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 […]

Nick Loftin Lands on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list and recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old utility man will have to miss at least a week of action. It's unclear when he suffered his head injury, but […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Out Wednesday With Knee Issue

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is getting the day off for Wednesday's game at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs after his leg buckled during a plate appearance on Tuesday night. Manager Matt Quatraro said that Witt felt something in his knee but said "it was nothing." The Royals aren't going to […]

Riley Greene Resting for Tigers

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene will step out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale versus the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates with left-hander Bailey Falter on the bump at PNC Park. With Greene starting on the bench in this matinee contest, Matt Vierling will make the start in left field and hit fifth against Falter. […]

Teams Calling on Steven Kwan

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that many teams are calling about Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan. The Guardians are listening on Kwan as well as some others, but it would have to be a compelling offer for them to seriously consider shipping him away. Cleveland enters play on Wednesday nine games back […]

Alexis Diaz Back in Majors

The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz on Tuesday after sending lefty Tanner Scott (elbow) to the 15-day injured list. Making his first appearance with the Dodgers on Tuesday, Diaz logged a scoreless inning with one hit allowed and one strikeout in a 10-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins. A former All-Star with the Cincinnati […]

Cristian Javier Heading to Triple-A This Week

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) is scheduled to move his rehab to Triple-A Sugar Land this week. It's the next step toward the majors for Javier, who got through a three-inning, 46-pitch Double-A rehab start last weekend. Javier hasn't pitched in the bigs since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2024. Before then, […]

Luis Garcia to Report to Double-A This Week

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) is scheduled to report to Double-A Corpus Christi this week, according to the club. Garcia, who's on his way back from May 2023 Tommy John surgery, threw two innings in a Single-A start last Sunday and could return to the majors later this month or in August. It has […]

Spencer Arrighetti to Make Another Double-A Start This Week

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will make another Double-A rehab start this week, according to the club. Arrighetti threw three scoreless innings in his previous Double-A start on July 19. The 25-year-old is working back from a broken right thumb that has kept him out of the majors since April 5. The injury has […]

Tanner Scott Avoids Ligament Damage, Expects to Return in 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott (elbow) underwent an MRI on his left elbow that revealed no ligament damage, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. Scott expects to return this season as a result, though it's unclear how much time he'll miss. The Dodgers placed Scott on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, continuing […]

Shane Bieber Sharp in High-A Rehab Outing

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) was sharp in a rehab start with High-A Lake County on Tuesday. The former AL Cy Young winner threw three innings of one-run ball with two hits allowed, four strikeouts, and no walks over 43 pitches (30 strikes). Bieber is getting closer to a major league return as he […]

Tarik Skubal Placed on Paternity List, Expected to Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been placed on the paternity list. However, the star left-hander is still scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. For now, right-hander Troy Melton will take his place on the Tigers' roster. Skubal was dominant […]