Edgardo Henriquez Recalled from Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Edgardo Henriquez (foot) has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers' 15th-ranked prospect started the year on the injured list with a foot injury, but began a rehab assignment in late May. In 18 relief appearances at Oklahoma City, the 6-foot-4 hurler posted an uninspiring 5.89 ERA and a […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Returning on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Crow-Armstrong is back in the mix after missing one game due to a left knee contusion he suffered during Sunday's contest. He'll slide right back into center field and bat fifth versus left-hander Rich […]

Ha-Seong Kim Remains Out on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kim will take a seat here after being forced to exit early during Monday's contest due to lower back tightness. It has been a rough season for Kim who has been limited to […]

Edward Cabrera Won't Face Restrictions on Tuesday

The Miami Marlins believe that right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) is well-rested and ready to go for his start on Tuesday against the visiting San Diego Padres, and no restrictions will be placed on him as far as pitch count or inning limit, per Kevin Barral of Fish on First. Cabrera was pulled from his final […]

Tyler Freeman Back From Illness on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Tyler Freeman (illness) is serving as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff for the Rockies for Tuesday's tilt at Coors Field against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Erick Fedde. Freeman will return to the field after missing the last two games while being under the weather. Despite only having […]

Rafael Devers Making First Start at First Base

San Francisco Giants infielder/designated hitter Rafael Devers is making his first career start at first base and will bat third in the order on Tuesday against the hosting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Davis Daniel at Truist Park. After refusing to play first base in Boston after the season-ending injury to Triston Casas (knee), Devers was […]

Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu Sitting Against Lefty

Boston Red Sox outfielders Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu will both take a seat for Tuesday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park with left-hander Cristopher Sanchez on the mound. Rob Refsnyder is starting in left field and batting leadoff, while rookie Roman Anthony is in right field and in the two-hole. Duran […]

Javier Baez Back in Action on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Javier Baez (shoulder) is back at shortstop and will hit eighth for Tuesday's contest against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller at PNC Park. Baez was pulled from Sunday's game after aggravating an existing left-shoulder injury in the series finale against the Texas Rangers. It wasn't considered a major injury, […]

Carson Seymour Recalled from Triple-A

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Carson Seymour was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. The Giants' 20th-ranked prospect has pitched well there this season, registering a 3.86 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts in 77 innings pitched over 16 appearances (15 starts). The 26-year-old made his MLB debut in late June, but as a […]

Anthony Solometo Pulled Off Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo (shoulder) was reportedly pulled off his rehab assignment after a single start at Single-A Bradenton on June 18. The Pirates' 13th-ranked prospect made two starts at Double-A Altoona to begin the year, but experienced shoulder soreness that landed him on the injured list in mid-April, and he's now without a […]

Austin Riley Won't Come Off Injured List on Tuesday

The Athletic's David O'Brien reports that Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) will not come off the injured list on Tuesday. MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that the Braves might wait to activate Riley before their series opener on Friday against the Texas Rangers on the road. The Braves are well out of playoff contention […]

Andrew Painter's Promotion Timetable Uncertain

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter will join the Philly rotation "if we have the need and if he is throwing well at that time. He isn't guaranteed a spot in a rotation at any point," according to the team's president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski. He mentioned earlier this year that a July timeframe […]

Giants Send Hayden Birdsong Back to Minors

The San Francisco Giants optioned right-handers Hayden Birdsong and Tristan Beck on Tuesday, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. In a corresponding move, pitchers Carson Seymour and Sean Hjelle were recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. The move to demote Birdsong comes after he surrendered five earned runs on just one hit while walking […]

Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean Could be Bullpen Options Down the Stretch

New York Mets pitching prospects Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean could fill bullpen roles this season if necessary, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. As the trade deadline looms, one of the Mets' glaring weaknesses is their relief corps, and they could deal away from their infield depth in order to secure it. However, […]

Starling Marte Back From Injured List

The New York Mets announced on Tuesday that they reinstated outfielder/designated hitter Starling Marte (knee) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Jared Young to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. It's unclear if Marte will enter the starting lineup right away for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. The 36-year-old veteran […]

Rays Acquire Stuart Fairchild From Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, according to Ryan Bass of Bally Sports. To make room for Fairchild on the 40-man roster, the Rays transferred right-hander Manuel Rodriguez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Fairchild will head to […]

Rays Place Brandon Lowe on Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Brandon Lowe (ankle, foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with left-ankle/foot tendinitis, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. It was announced on Saturday that Lowe was removed from the game due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but now he's apparently dealing with ankle and foot […]

Johan Oviedo Throws Bullpen Session on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow, late) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session at PNC Park on Monday and meet with team doctors and coaches, according to interim manager Don Kelly. Oviedo made his fourth minor-league rehab start with Double-A Altoona last Friday and allowed an earned run on three hits while walking none […]

Samuel Basallo to Resume Hitting, Could Return This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo (oblique) will begin a hitting progression this week with hopes of returning for Triple-A Norfolk this weekend, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. Basallo is working his way back from a right-oblique injury that has kept him out of action in the minors since July 13, but he […]

Bryce Miller Could Make Rehab Start on Friday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (elbow) will either throw a second live batting practice session or make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, per MLB.com. Miller threw 25 pitches in his first live BP session on Saturday while using all his pitches. He came away feeling good, which is why he's ready […]

Kerry Carpenter Runs at Full Speed, Set for Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) did running drills at full speed on Monday at Comerica Park, and his next step will be going on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. "Everything is going really well," manager A.J. Hinch said. Carpenter is expected to join Toledo […]

Tanner Scott Likely Headed for Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed closer Tanner Scott (forearm) was pulled from his outing on Monday in the series opener against the Minnesota Twins and will "most likely" land on the injured list, according to manager Dave Roberts. Scott grimaced after releasing a slider and felt a "sting" in his left forearm. He will go for […]

Blue Jays Targeting Mitch Keller at Trade Deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays have interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Keller has also reportedly been the subject of trade discussions with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old righty is under contract through the 2028 season at an average annual […]

Lane Thomas Progressing Slower Than Expected with Foot Injury

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) is progressing "a little slower" than the team expected, according to Guardians manager Stephen Vogt. Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list in early July due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He recently received a pain-killing injection over the All-Star break. Thomas has had a rough […]

Gabriel Arias Nearing Big-League Return

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (ankle) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on July 18 and should be back "pretty soon," according to Guardians manager Stephen Vogt. Arias was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain on June 30. In 281 plate appearances before getting hurt, Arias slashed .231/.293/.369 with […]

Rhett Lowder to Begin Throwing, Unlikely to Return in 2025

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder (forearm, oblique) is "going to start throwing this week" but will "need a pretty big buildup," according to Reds manager Terry Francona. MLB.com reports that the team is hopeful that Lowder will return for the Arizona Fall League and/or have a "semi-normal winter." A right forearm strain delayed Lowder's start […]

Hunter Greene Progressing to Game Action

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to throw two innings in the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. If all goes well for Greene in the ACL, he'll make his next appearance with Triple-A Louisville on July 29. Greene has been on the 15-day injured list since June 4 due […]

Lars Nootbaar Unable to Swing Bat Without Discomfort

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is not able to swing a bat without feeling pain in his left ribcage, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis-Post Dispatch. Nootbaar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left costochondral sprain on July 13. He had been playing through the injury since late […]

Alex Bregman Still Dealing with Quad Injury

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) returned on July 11 from a quad strain that caused him to miss 43 games. However, he's playing at less than full strength, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo notes that the team has instructed Bregman to pick his spots to run the bases at full […]

Brice Matthews Homers Twice in Astros Victory

Houston Astros second baseman Brice Matthews had struggled in his first four games in the majors, going just 1-for-15 with six strikeouts, but he broke through with a huge game on Monday night to power the Astros to a 6-3 win in Arizona. Matthews smashed his first two major league home runs, going 2-for-4 with […]