Keegan Akin Moving on up in His Rehab

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Keegan Akin (shoulder) began his rehab assignment at the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Monday. He is expected to have a few rehab outings before being activated from the injured list. His rehab assignment has now been moved to Triple-A Norfolk as he continues to work his way back from left shoulder […]

Daulton Varsho Close to a Return

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said today that Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is moving his rehab to Triple-A Buffalo by Friday and is expected to remain there through the weekend. Barring any setbacks, he could be activated from the injured list early next week. Varsho has played in four rehab games so far and has […]

Shelby Miller Could Face Hitters Again on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that there's a good chance that right-hander Shelby Miller (back, forearm) and left-hander Jalen Beeks (back) will throw to live hitters on Friday. Miller had his session against live hitters cut short on Tuesday after only 16 pitches due to back tightness, but the fact that the 34-year-old could […]

Decision on Tony Gonsolin's Status Looming

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (elbow) is on the 60-day injured list with right elbow soreness. Although his MRI showed that his UCL was intact, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Gonsolin was still not throwing, and the Dodgers would have to decide on his status "soon." The right-hander had Tommy John surgery in […]

Ben Casparius Expects to Avoid Trip to the Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ben Casparius (calf) said that his MRI exam came back negative on Wednesday and that he expects to avoid a trip to the injured list after dealing with right-calf cramping in his outing on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen. It's good news, but Casparius will likely need […]

Roki Sasaki Continuing Pitching Progression

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (shoulder) had a bullpen session on Wednesday and is set to have another session this weekend. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki could head to the team’s spring training complex next week to face live hitters. He has been on the injured list with a shoulder impingement since […]

Max Muncy to Take Live At-Bats in Arizona

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) will head to Arizona on Thursday to take live at-bats for a few days, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. After that, Muncy could potentially start a minor-league rehab assignment, per manager Dave Roberts. Muncy is currently on the 10-day injured list with a left-knee bone bruise, […]

Jason Alexander to Start for Astros on Thursday

The Houston Astros plan to call up right-hander Jason Alexander in order to start on Thursday against the division-rival Athletics, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Nick Hernandez has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. The 32-year-old will be facing the team he started out with this year in the […]

Lawrence Butler Heads to the Bench

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. This will be a rare rest day for Butler who is idle against left-handed starter Patrick Corbin. The A's are going to play matchups here with Butler and Tyler Soderstrom taking a seat. Butler is slashing .195/244/.390 […]

Joc Pederson Beginning Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) was able to take batting practice once again ahead of Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Pederson reportedly feels good after taking batting practice on back-to-back days. Now, the plan is for Pederson to join Double-A Frisco for a rehab assignment this weekend. The left-handed slugger has been out since […]

Kyle Higashioka Hopeful to Avoid Injured List

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) is hopeful to avoid a stint on the injured list after being diagnosed with a low-grade hamstring strain. Higashioka was forced to exit early during Tuesday's contest. He won't play on Wednesday, but is still considered day-to-day. It sounds like the Rangers are going to give Higashioka a few […]

Ryan Mountcastle Beginning Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, according to O's interim manager Tony Mansolino. Mountcastle has been sidelined since late May due to a right hamstring strain. He's not eligible to return until the end of July, so he figures to […]

Ha-Seong Kim Remains Sidelined on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kim will miss his second game in a row after being pulled from Monday's game due to lower back tightness. The Rays have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so hopefully Kim will […]

Tyler O'Neill Remains Out on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (soreness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. O'Neill will miss his second straight game while he deals with general soreness. Interim manager Tony Mansolino did mention that O'Neill is available off the bench during Wednesday's contest. He also mentioned that O'Neill is […]

Nathan Eovaldi Listed as Probable Starter for Friday

The Texas Rangers have listed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (back) as their probable start for Friday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Eovaldi will be followed by young pitchers Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The 35-year-old veteran will be making his return to the mound […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Matt Chapman's Elbow

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (elbow) was forced to leave Wednesday's tilt early against the Atlanta Braves when he was hit by a pitch in his left elbow, but MLB.com's Justice delos Santos reports that X-rays on Chapman's elbow came back negative. Before leaving, he went 1-for-2 at the plate with his 14th […]

Jorge Soler Leaves Early With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) left Wednesday's series finale in New York against the Mets in the bottom of the third inning with back tightness, according to the team. Soler struck out in his lone at-bat before leaving. When Soler left the game utility man Chris Taylor moved from third base to right […]

Rangers Activate Jon Gray

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) from the injured list on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Gray will return to the big-league roster this week after allowing a run with two walks and five strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings and 61 pitches in his final minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Round Rock […]

Padres Listening to Offers on Dylan Cease

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the San Diego Padres are listening to offers on right-hander Dylan Cease, with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox among the teams believed to have checked in on Cease. The Padres are currently in the third National League wild-card spot, […]

Michael McGreevy to Stick in Rotation, Will Start Sunday Versus Padres

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy will assume a regular rotation spot on the major league roster, with his next start scheduled to come Sunday at home against the Padres. The 25-year-old has been called up from Triple-A on multiple occasions this year, and has pitched well, logging a 3.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and […]

Chase DeLauter Undergoes Surgery on Hand, Out 6-8 Weeks

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hand) visited wrist/hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham in Philadelphia on Tuesday, and, after undergoing an MRI on his ailing right hand, it was determined that he had a hook of the hamate fracture. The Guardians' second-ranked prospect underwent surgery on Wednesday, and recovery time is typically 6-to-8 weeks, which […]

Travis Bazzana Smacks Three Doubles on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana went 3-for-3 for Double-A Akron on Tuesday, doubling three times and drawing a walk in the contest. The Guardians' top-ranked prospect drove in one run and scored twice as well. He's now 6-for-12 (.500) in the three games since coming off the injured list. The 22-year-old missed almost […]

Cal Raleigh Starting on the Bench Versus Brewers

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh will get the day off in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at T-Mobile Park. Mitch Garver will do the catching for right-hander Luis Castillo and will hit sixth against Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester. This will be Raleigh's second day off since June 9. The 28-year-old is having […]

Jonny Farmelo has Resumed Baseball Activities, Eyeing Mid-August Return

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Jonny Farmelo (rib) resumed baseball activities this past week, including taking full swings. The Mariners' sixth-ranked prospect has been on the shelf after suffering a stress reaction in his rib, last playing in a game at High-A Everett on May 23. He also got a late start to the season, recovering […]

Jose Altuve, Cam Smith Resting on Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielders Jose Altuve and Cam Smith are both out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Cooper Hummel is making the start in left field and is batting seventh, while Chas McCormick is in right and is hitting eighth versus Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. This will […]

Henry Bolte Promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas

Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas after a productive start to the season at Double-A. The Athletics' sixth-ranked prospect slashed .278/.378/.424 with seven home runs and 31 steals in 80 games. A 27.4 percent strikeout rate is something to keep an eye on, although it was much improved compared […]

David Festa Placed on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa (shoulder) is being placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-shoulder inflammation, and Travis Adams has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. It could be why Festa struggled so much in his last start on Monday against the […]

Thairo Estrada Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada (thumb) took on-field batting practice at Coors Field on Wednesday before the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Denver Gazette's Kevin Henry. It's a big step for Estrada as he tries to return from a left-thumb sprain that landed him on the 10-day injured list […]

German Marquez Officially Placed on Injured List

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they placed right-hander German Marquez (biceps) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 21) with right-biceps tendinitis and recalled right-hander Tanner Gordon from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Gordon will make his fourth start of the season in Wednesday's series finale at Coors Field against the […]

Kyle Tucker Taking the Day Off After Fouling Ball Off his Knee

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (knee) is taking a rare day off in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field after fouling a ball off his knee on Tuesday. Seiya Suzuki will play right field and will hit second, while catcher Carson Kelly will serve as the designated hitter and […]