Yankees Eyeing Return for Aaron Judge Next Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) will take batting practice on the field in Miami on Friday before the series opener against the Marlins, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Judge will then travel to Tampa on Sunday to take some live at-bats. The Yankees' goal is to activate him from the 10-day injured list […]

Johan Rojas Optioned to Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is the odd man out on the big-league roster after the Phillies added outfielder Harrison Bader and reliever Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline this week, as he was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. The move shouldn't really come as a surprise to anyone after the team acquired […]

Juan Soto Back in Lineup Against Giants

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (foot) is back in right field and will bat third in the lineup against the visiting San Francisco Giants and left-hander Robbie Ray at Citi Field. Soto was pulled from the game on Tuesday in San Diego against the Padres after fouling a ball off his foot, and he […]

Carlos Correa Back From Illness, Hitting Cleanup in Return to Houston

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (illness) is back in action on Friday and will start at third base and bat cleanup in Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Cooper Criswell at Fenway Park in his return to the Astros. Correa was held out of the lineup for the Twins on Wednesday […]

Jeremy Pena Reinstated and Starting on Friday

The Houston Astros reinstated shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) from the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener on the road against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Pena will return to shortstop and will bat leadoff against Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell, who will be making his first start […]

Jonathan India Back in Royals Lineup

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (shoulder) is starting at second base and batting leadoff for Friday's series opener on the road in Canada against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Royals pulled India out of the game early on Tuesday, and he didn't play on Wednesday before getting an extra day off on Thursday. […]

Daulton Varsho Reinstated and Starting on Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the visiting Kansas City Royals and placed outfielder George Springer (concussion) on the seven-day concussion IL in a corresponding move. Varsho is starting in center field and batting seventh in his return on Friday versus Royals […]

George Springer Goes on Concussion Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder George Springer (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and reinstated outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Springer was hit in the head by a pitch on Monday. The 35-year-old was reportedly feeling better a few days later, but the Blue […]

Robert Hassell III Returning to Major Leagues

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Robert Hassell III is being promoted to the major leagues. Hassell made his MLB debut earlier this season but struggled during his first stint. Through 21 games in D.C., Hassell posted a .218/.228/.269 slash line with one double, one home run, and one stolen base. However, since returning to the top […]

Spencer Arrighetti has Outing to Forget on Thursday

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits (two homers allowed) while walking four and striking out five in 4 2/3 innings in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Sugar Land against Triple-A Tacoma. It was Arrighetti's third rehab start, but first with Sugar Land. The 25-year-old […]

Zach Ehrhard Sent to Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfield prospect Zach Ehrhard from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Dustin May. In this return, the Dodgers also acquired outfield prospect James Tibbs III. Ehrhard was drafted by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Oklahoma State. Ehrhard […]

Cristian Javier Hit Around in Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) didn't fare very well in his fourth minor-league rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing three earned runs on two hits while walking four and striking out three in 3 1/3 innings. He threw only 33 of his 64 pitches for strikes. The 28-year-old hasn't had great […]

Yankees Release Marcus Stroman

The New York Yankees announced on Friday that they released veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman. In additional moves, the team added their recent trade acquisitions in right-handers David Bednar, Jake Bird and Camilo Doval and infielder/outfielder Jose Caballero to the active roster. Stroman leaves the organization after picking up his third win of the year on […]

Gabriel Gonzalez Headed to Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins are promoting outfield prospect Gabriel Gonzalez to Triple-A St. Paul. Gonzalez has been one of the most productive hitters in the Minnesota system this season and is being rewarded with another promotion. The 21-year-old opened the 2025 campaign with High-A and needed just 34 games to prove he was ready to move […]

Travis Adams Recalled from Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Travis Adams to the major leagues. Adams made his MLB debut earlier this season and logged 12 1/3 innings to the tune of an 8.03 ERA with a 1.62 WHIP. During this stretch, Adams posted a low 15.3% K rate but showed elite command, posting a 5.1% […]

Max Kepler Returns to Friday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (triceps) is back in left field and will hit seventh for Friday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty at Citizens Bank Park. Kepler was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with triceps soreness but is feeling good enough to return after Thursday's scheduled off day. […]

Denzel Clarke Begins Baseball Activities

Athletics outfield prospect Denzel Clarke (hip) has begun a hitting and running progression. The 25-year-old has been sidelined with a Grade 2 adductor strain since July 22. However, seeing Clarke already begin participating in baseball activities suggests he could be in the mix to return in the near future. Earlier this season, Clarke made his […]

Luke Keaschall to Continue Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins second base prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) is expected to continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. Keaschall was serving as a DH throughout the majority of his first week of rehab and is now slated to see more time in the field before being slated off the 60-day injured list. Through his […]

Jackson Chourio Officially Lands on Injured List With Strained Hamstring

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Jackson Chourio (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 30) with a right-hamstring strain and added outfielder Brandon Lockridge to the active roster in a corresponding move. Chourio was forced from Tuesday's game early against the Chicago Cubs and didn't play in Wednesday's […]

JoJo Romero the Top Candidate for Saves in St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are still deciding who will take over the closer role after they shipped relievers Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton away at this week's trade deadline, but president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said on Thursday that left-hander JoJo Romero was the top candidate. Mozeliak also mentioned that right-handers Riley O'Brien and […]

Nolan Gorman Returning From Injured List on Friday

Katie Woo of The Athletic reports that St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) will come off the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will go on the IL in a corresponding move. Gorman started a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A […]

Nolan Arenado Going on Injured List With Shoulder Injury

The Athletic's Katie Woo reports that the St. Louis Cardinals will place third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park with a right-shoulder injury, according to sources. Arenado has been battling shoulder issues since early July and missed a handful of […]

Ian Happ Returns Against Orioles

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shin) is starting in left field and will hit seventh in Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Trevor Rogers. Happ did not play in Wednesday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers after fouling a ball off his left shin on Tuesday, but he's […]

Robert Hassell III Poised to Rejoin Big-League Roster

The Washington Nationals have four vacant active roster spots following Thursday's trade deadline, and outfield prospect Robert Hassell III was scratched from Triple-A Rochester's lineup on Thursday, suggesting that he's poised to be called back up on Friday. He'd be taking the roster spot of Alex Call, who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. […]

Jose A. Ferrer the Favorite for Saves Now in D.C.?

MASN's Mark Zuckerman writes that the back end of the Washington Nationals bullpen is going to be a problem the rest of the year after they shipped closer Kyle Finnegan and relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia away at this week's trade deadline. Zuckerman mentions Jose A. Ferrer as the potential favorite for saves now, […]

Moises Ballesteros Sent Back to Minors

The Chicago Cubs optioned rookie catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros and right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday to make room for their newly acquired trade assets in infielder Willi Castro, right-hander Andrew Kittredge and left-hander Taylor Rogers. After being called up on Wednesday, Ballesteros, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 1-for-2 […]

Cooper Criswell Starting on Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell will make the start on Friday for the BoSox in the series opener against the Houston Astros, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. He'll be followed by right-hander Walker Buehler on Saturday and right-hander Dustin May, who will be making his team debut, in the series finale on […]

Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers Could Play in MLB This Season

According to Roch Kubatko, Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said he is hopeful that prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers can play in the majors this season. The move to bring up Beavers would make sense given the O's just traded Cedric Mullins and Ramon Laureano. Beavers has been crushing the ball in Triple-A […]

Grayson Rodriguez Considering Having Surgery

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) is debating on having surgery, which would likely sideline him for the rest of the season. The right-hander got a second opinion on his elbow and might undergo surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow. The right-hander has been sidelined all season long due to lat and […]

Jakob Marsee Heading to Big Leagues

According to Robert Murray, outfielder Jakob Marsee is being called up by the Miami Marlins on Friday. The Marlins traded Jesus Sanchez on Thursday, which opened up a spot for Marsee on the big league roster. The 24-year-old was traded to Miami in the deal that sent Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. This […]