Sal Frelick Not Ready to Return on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) did not return from the injured list on Friday for the series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins, according to Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports. Frelick will go through a full pre-game workout as a final step, so it sounds like he could be back on Saturday for Game […]

Alek Thomas Goes on Bereavement List

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Alek Thomas on the bereavement list and recalled outfielder Jorge Barrosa from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Thomas will most likely miss the entire weekend series in Pittsburgh at PNC Park against the Pirates. Jake McCarthy is making the start in center field and […]

Alex Lange Makes Another Rehab Appearance

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Alex Lange (lat) allowed a run and two hits while walking none and striking out one with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday as part of his minor-league rehab assignment, according to MLB.com. Lange threw a hitless inning with a walk and a strikeout for the Mud Hens on July 20, but he […]

Tigers Still Hopeful Alex Cobb Can Return This Year

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) received injections in his left hip during the All-Star break to treat remaining inflammation in his hip, per MLB.com. Cobb then completed a bullpen session on Tuesday. The veteran has dealt with pain in both of his hips, but manager A.J. Hinch said that the team remains hopeful that […]

Javier Assad Punches Out Six in First Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad (oblique) had a nice showing in his first minor-league rehab start on Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, tossing three shutout innings with one hit allowed, no walks and six strikeouts. It wasn't a bad showing at all, even if it wasn't against great competition, for Assad's first outing […]

Yankees Acquiring Ryan McMahon From Rockies

The New York Yankees are acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday in exchange for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, a source tells MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. McMahon will join the Bronx Bombers as their starting third baseman as the Yankees look to get back to the World Series this […]

Robert Hassell III Goes Deep Again, Extends Hitting Streak to Seven Games

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Robert Hassell III continued to swing a hot bat as he went deep for the second-straight contest on Thursday evening. Facing Triple-A Scranton, the No. 11-ranked prospect in D.C. went 3-for-5 with a long ball and a stolen base. This outing also extended his current hitting streak to seven games. During […]

Adam Macko Allows One Hit on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Adam Macko tossed five shutout innings en route to picking up the victory over Triple-A Columbus on Thursday evening. In this outing, the left-hander allowed just one hit with two walks. He struck out five. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for the southpaw as he entered this game […]

Emil Morales Promoted to Low-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers are promoting shortstop prospect Emil Morales to Low-A Rancho Cucamonga, as reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Despite being only 18 years old, Morales already ranks quite high in the Dodger system, currently listed as the No. 7 prospect on MLB.com. Through the first half of the 2025 campaign, the […]

Ching-Hsien Ko Set to Join Low-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ching-Hsien Ko is set to join Low-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Ko is currently ranked as the No. 13 overall prospect in the Dodger system on MLB.com. The 18-year-old has spent the entire 2025 campaign in the Arizona Complex League. Through 53 games with the […]

Eduardo Quintero Moving to High-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers are promoting outfield prospect Eduardo Quintero to High-A Great Lakes, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Quintero is currently considered to be the No. 5-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com and the No. 89-ranked overall prospect in the sport. The 19-year-old has enjoyed an impressive campaign at Low-A and […]

Wellington Aracena Shipped to Baltimore

The New York Mets have traded right-handed pitching prospect Wellington Aracena and right-hander Cameron Foster to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for left-hander Gregory Soto. Aracena has spent the entire 2025 campaign with Low-A St. Lucie. Through 64 1/3 innings, the right-hander has posted a strong 2.38 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He has struck […]

Mets Acquire Gregory Soto From Orioles

The New York Mets acquired left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for minor-league pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster, league sources tell SNY's Andy Martino. The move comes after Soto picked up his first save of the season on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians in the first game after […]

Pavin Smith in Line to be Everyday Starter at First Base

After the Arizona Diamondbacks traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, the D-backs will likely turn to Pavin Smith (oblique) as their everyday starter at first base going forward, even though he's currently on the injured list with a strained right oblique, according to MLB.com's Manny Randhawa. The 29-year-old lefty hitter […]

Mark Vientos Not Expected to be Traded

The Athetic's Tim Britton wouldn't be shocked if New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos were traded in the next week, but he also doesn't expect him to be traded, mainly because his right-handed bat can be a useful complement to Jeff McNeil and Brett Bay, who both hit left-handed, on the infield. Vientos' plate […]

Mets Not Planning to Move Clay Holmes to the Bullpen

At the moment, the New York Mets believe that right-hander Clay Holmes can blow past a reasonable innings expectation and remain effective into October as a starting pitcher, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. If the playoffs were to start tomorrow, Britton writes that Holmes would be part of the rotation, although it might be […]

Braves Reinstate Austin Riley From Injured List on Friday

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they reinstated infielder Austin Riley (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will want to check back later, but Riley should be right back in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener on the […]

Gabriel Arias to be Activated this Weekend?

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (ankle) could be activated for the team's series this weekend against the Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com. Arias has been on the 10-day injured list since June 30 due to a left ankle sprain, but he's played in four games for Triple-A Columbus since starting a rehab assignment on […]

Blake Snell Making Rehab Appearance Saturday, Big-League Return to Follow?

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) will make his "fourth and likely final" rehab appearance for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says that the team will discuss whether to have Snell make another rehab outing or rejoin the major-league team […]

Daulton Varsho Nearing Big-League Return

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is having his rehab assignment moved from Single-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo and could rejoin the big league club on Monday for their series against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Varsho has missed time this season due to both shoulder and hamstring ailments, and […]

Blake Treinen Looking Sharp on Rehab Assignment, Nearing Big-League Return?

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) took a big step in his rehab on Thursday when he completed the second night of scheduled back-to-back appearances. Treinen threw 12 pitches in a perfect inning with two strikeouts for Triple-A Oklahoma City. In six innings at Triple-A, Treinen has not allowed an earned run, struck out […]

Cade Povich Fans Six in Rehab Outing

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich (hip) made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, throwing five innings and allowing two hits and one earned run while walking two and striking out six. Povich was placed on the 15-day injured list in mid-June with inflammation in his left hip. Thursday marked his third rehab […]

Nolan Gorman Nearing Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) could begin a rehab assignment next week (July 28), according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Gorman was placed on the 10-day injured list in mid-July with lower back pain and has since received a pain-killing injection. The 25-year-old has played every infield position other than shortstop for […]

Cardinals Hoping Lars Nootbaar Can Start a Rehab Assignment Next Week

The St. Louis Cardinals are hopeful that outfilder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) can start a rehab assignment as early as next week, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Nootbaar has been dealing with a ribcage/intercostal injury over the past month and has been on the injured list since July 13. Nootbar is currently slashing .227/.332/.381 […]

Nestor Cortes Throws 93 Pitches in Rehab Outing on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) threw 93 pitches on Thursday night for Triple-A Nashville in his fourth rehab start. He allowed two runs (one earned) over 5 2/3 innings of work. He allowed four hits, one walk, and nine strikeouts in a 2-0 loss. Based on this outing, it appears that Cortes is fully […]

Josh Naylor Expected to Join the Mariners on Friday

Newly acquired Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is expected to join the Mariners on Friday in Anaheim, MLB.com's Daniel Kramer reports. The Mariners acquired Naylor on Thursday, July 24, as they look to keep pace with the Houston Astros in the AL West. As it stands today, they are currently sitting five games back […]

Mets Eyeing Luis Robert Jr. at the Trade Deadline

The New York Mets are among the handful of teams to have checked in on White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., Pat Ragazzo reports. The Mets find themselves in the driver's seat in the NL East, currently half a game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies. Their outfield consists of Brandon Nimmo, Juan Soto, Tyrone Taylor, […]

Ryan Gusto Starting for the Astros on Friday

Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Gusto will start Friday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. With Lance McCullers (blister) landing on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, the Astros needed someone to step into the rotation, and it appears the Astros will go with Gusto, who has made 22 appearances on the season […]

Andrew Salas Cranks First Professional Home Run

Miami Marlins shortstop prospect Andrew Salas went 2-for-3 with his first professional home run on Thursday evening during their contest against Low-A Palm Beach. The 17-year-old is playing in his first professional campaign with Low-A after joining the Miami organization earlier in January. Even though he is just 17 years old, the infielder has held […]

Zyhir Hope Busy on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope enjoyed a productive day at the plate during their contest on Thursday evening against High-A Beloit. In this game, Hope went 4-for-5 at the dish with a long ball, a stolen base, and four runs. This was his third-straight game with at least one hit. The 20-year-old has […]