Bobby Witt Jr. Back in Monday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (back) is starting at shortstop and is batting second on Monday against the visiting Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli in the series opener. Witt dealt with back stiffness over the weekend and sat out of Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins. The 25-year-old All-Star was up […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Starting on Monday

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (back) is starting at second base and will hit eighth in Monday's series opener against the hosting Kansas City Royals and left-hander Bailey Falter. Garcia will be back in there in KC after he missed the last three contests due to back tightness. The 25-year-old hasn't been as […]

Gerrit Cole Starts his Throwing Program

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) started his throwing program on Monday with around 20 pitches on flat ground, according to Meredith Marakovits of YES Network. It's a big milestone for Cole, who had reconstructive surgery on his right UCL back in March. The 34-year-old veteran will still miss the entire 2025 season, and […]

Reds Have Innings Limit for Chase Burns

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said the team met with rookie right-hander Chase Burns on Monday, and while there is no set finalized plan due to moving pieces in the starting rotation, there will be an innings limit for the young hurler. The Reds might have to get creative because the team really wants him […]

Billy Cook Hits Injured List With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/outfield prospect Billy Cook (hand) was placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list on Sunday with a hand injury. The Pirates' 21st-ranked prospect was hit in the hand by a pitch on August 3 and hasn't played in a game since then, although the youngster recently indicated that the hand felt fine, […]

Brendan Donovan Remains Absent on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium. Thomas Saggese will make another start at second base and will hit seventh against Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander. Left-groin tightness will keep Donovan out of a third straight game, and he could be […]

Thomas Harrington Goes on Injured List at Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Thomas Harrington (undisclosed) has been placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury. The Pirates' fifth-ranked prospect made a start for Indianapolis on August 8 and left in the fifth inning with the trainer, but no diagnosis has been provided. The former 36th-overall draft pick had put up […]

Michael Forret Getting Promoted to Double-A

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Michael Forret has earned a promotion to Double-A Chesapeake after showing well at High-A for the entirety of 2025. In 15 starts (16 appearances), the Orioles' seventh-ranked prospect posted a 1.51 ERA, a 0.80 WHIP, and an elite 26.0 percent K-BB% with 76 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings pitched. It's a […]

Michael Lorenzen Allows Three Runs in Second Rehab Start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) made his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Northwest Arkansas and allowed three earned runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out four in 5 2/3 innings of work. It was Lorenzen's second rehab start, and the fact he almost went six innings in […]

Nate George to be Promoted to High-A Aberdeen

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Nate George is getting promoted to High-A Aberdeen following an impressive showing over his first 66 games of the season. The 2024 draft pick hit .383 in 23 games with the Orioles' complex level affiliate, then hit .337 in 43 games at Single-A Delmarva. In all, the 19-year-old put together a […]

Chase Dollander Recalled and Starting on Monday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Monday that they have recalled right-handed pitching prospect Chase Dollander from Triple-A Albuquerque and have designated catcher Austin Nola for assignment in a corresponding move. Dollander will be making his 16th start of the yar for the Rockis in Monday's series opener at Busch Stadium against the hosting St. Louis […]

Elvis Peguero to Open, Tyler Alexander in Bulk Relief on Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Elvis Peguero is set to serve as the opener for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Detroit Tigers, with left-hander Tyler Alexander serving in a bulk-relief role, according to SI.com's Jack Ankony. Peguero will be making his debut with the club after they claimed him off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers […]

A.J. Ewing Promoted to Double-A Binghamton

New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton. The Mets' eighth-ranked prospect played 18 games at Single-A and 78 at High-A before his promotion, registering a .288/.387/.388 slash line with a pair of home runs and 44 steals during his time with Brooklyn. The 21-year-old also recorded a solid strikeout […]

Twins Reinstate Byron Buxton From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, according to the team. The Twins haven't released their starting lineup for Monday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees and right-hander Will Warren, […]

Trey Yesavage Moving to Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, a source tells MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. It will be the fourth different minor-league stop for Yesavage this year after he began the 2025 season in Single-A. The 22-year-old former first-round pick and the team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB […]

Nick Burdi Designated for Assignment by Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have designated right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi for assignment, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Burdi has dealt with multiple injuries this season and has spent the majority of his healthy innings with Triple-A Worcester. In the 5 1/3 innings he pitched for Boston this season, Burdi did not allow an earned […]

Alek Manoah Unlikely to Pitch in the Big Leagues in 2025?

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) may not have a path to the big leagues this season, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Manoah has spent all of 2025 to this point working his way back from the elbow surgery he underwent in June 2024. The 27-year-old right-hander has thrown 5 1/3 innings across three […]

Kyle Leahy to be Used in Piggyback Role?

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy could be used in a piggyback role with starting pitchers Andre Pallante and/or Matthew Liberatore down the stretch of the season, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold writes that the team is considering building Leahy up as a starter going into 2026. In 62 2/3 […]

Nick Lodolo Plays Catch on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) played catch on Sunday for the first time in four days, according to MLB.com. The 27-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 5 due to a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo is expected to return from the IL once eligible on August 20, […]

Jack Kochanowicz Optioned to Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday night, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Kochanowicz was sent down earlier in the year after allowing eight earned runs to the Texas Rangers on July 10, but he was recalled by Los Angeles after just one minor […]

Ben Brown to Start Tuesday for the Cubs

Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown will start Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. Brown's last outing came on August 4 against the Cincinnati Reds, and he worked four innings while allowing two hits and one earned run with five strikeouts. In 19 games (15 starts) for […]

German Marquez Throws a Bullpen Session

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (biceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to throw live batting practice Tuesday, MLB.com reports. Marquez has been sidelined since July 21, meaning a rehab assignment is likely; however, the team has yet to announce whether that is necessary. While this is good news for German and the […]

Hyeseong Kim Could be Cleared For Live Batting Practice Later This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) could be cleared to take live batting practice by the end of the week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kim has resumed taking part in most baseball activities since landing on the injured list July 29 due to left shoulder bursitis, but […]

Jake Meyers Has Resumed Baseball Activities

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) is progressing well and is now sprinting, hitting, and engaging in outfield work. The Astros want to increase the volume and intensity of his activities before he advances to live at-bats, according to MLB.com. Meyers hit the 10-day injured list on July 11, but encouragingly enough, is now ramping […]

Gabriel Moreno Will Rehab At Triple-A Reno on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) will go on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, per manager Torey Lovullo. It looks like Arizona's next homestand is the target for reinforcements and roster decisions, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Moreno is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 18, and he […]

Kyle Bradish Expected to Make At Least One More Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) is expected to make at least one more rehab start before returning from the 60-day injured list, MLB.com reports. Bradish has worked 12 1/3 innings over four minor league starts, producing a subpar 6.57 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. While his numbers appear rough on the surface, his 3.57 FIP […]

Travis Bazzana Set to Join Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians are promoting former first overall pick second baseman Travis Bazzana to Triple-A Columbus. Bazzana was the top pick in last year's MLB Draft out of Oregon State and is now just one stop away from the major leagues. After earning a brief taste of High-A following the draft last summer, Cleveland opted […]

Ryan Sloan Promoted to High-A Everett

The Seattle Mariners are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Ryan Sloan to High-A Everett, according to MiLB Central. The former second round selection from last year's MLB Draft out of York Community HS has spent the entire season at Low-A. Through 70 2/3 total innings with the Modesto Nuts, Sloan has posted a 3.44 ERA and […]

Ryan Clifford Promoted to Triple-A

The New York Mets have promoted first base prospect Ryan Clifford to Triple-A Syracuse, according to MiLB Central. Clifford was considered their No. 7-ranked prospect in their system prior to the promotion. The corner infielder has spent the entire season at Double-A. Through 105 games with Binghamton, Clifford posted a .243/.355/494 line with an .848 […]

Jett Williams to Join Triple-A Syracuse

New York Mets infield prospect Jett Williams is set to be promoted to Triple-A Syracuse. Williams is considered their top-ranked prospect in the system on MLB Pipeline. The former 14th overall pick from the 2022 MLB Draft has spent the entire campaign at Double-A. Through 96 total games, Williams has enjoyed a very productive season, […]