Rob Refsnyder Could Return Next Week

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Rob Refsnyder (oblique) could return from the 10-day injured list next week after running sprints before Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. Refsnyder last played in a game for the Red Sox on Aug. 13 before suffering a left-oblique strain. It […]

Twins Officially Call Up Mick Abel on Saturday

The Minnesota Twins announced on Saturday that they recalled right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel from Triple-A St. Paul and designated right-hander Jose Urena for assignment in a corresponding move. Abel, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadline in the deal that sent closer Jhoan […]

Wilyer Abreu Feeling Better, Could be Back Next Week

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) hit on Friday and moved around in the outfield. Abreu is feeling better and could return from the 10-day injured list next week, as well as outfielder Rob Refsnyder (oblique). Abreu suffered from right-calf tightness on Aug. 17 and was placed on the […]

Ryan McMahon, Jasson Dominguez Sitting Against Tough Lefty

New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon and outfielder Jasson Dominguez will both start on the bench for Game 2 of the series in the Bronx against the division-rival Boston Red Sox with left-hander Garrett Crochet on the mound. Amed Rosario is starting at third base and will hit fifth, while Cody Bellinger shifts to […]

Fernando Cruz Nearing Return from Injured List

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) will return from the injured list either Sunday or Monday, per Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media. Cruz has been on the 15-day injured list since late June due to a left oblique strain. The 35-year-old right-hander was having a solid season before […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Taking Cautious Approach to Return

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) tested his sore left hamstring on Friday for the first time since injuring it. He felt good running at 80% effort and also took batting practice in the batting cages. Afterward, despite feeling positive, Guerrero made note that he still needs to run the bases and […]

Aaron Judge Progressing in Throwing Program

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) is getting "close" on his throwing program and has been throwing to bases, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Judge suffered a flexor strain in late July and has been limited to designated hitter duties since returning from the injured list on August 5. Judge's inability to play […]

Alek Manoah has his Rehab Extended

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) has had his minor-league rehab assignment extended by 10 days. He was set to return after his 30-day window for his rehab had expired. Still, after struggling last Wednesday, it was determined that he would need more time before officially being activated. This extension is part of […]

Ben Rice Sitting Against Lefty on Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice is not in the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet on Saturday. Rice started the season limited to first base/designated hitter duties, but he's earned more playing time behind the plate in recent weeks. That's allowed him to shift into an everyday role split […]

Nick Lodolo on Pace to Return This Week

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) successfully threw three simulated innings on Aug. 22 and is now on pace to return from the injured list and start on Aug. 27 in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. The 27-year-old last pitched on Aug. 4, when a blister developed early in a game against the Chicago […]

Giancarlo Stanton Returns to Starting Lineup on Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is starting in right field and batting fourth on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. Stanton did not start his team's game on Friday night, but came in as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and struck out. The 35-year-old is having an excellent season, slashing .301/.382/.621 […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Sitting on Saturday

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the lineup for his team's game on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. Jose Caballero will take his spot at second base and bat eighth against Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. Chisholm Jr. is slugging just .323 against left-handed pitching (compared to .522 against […]

Tyler Stephenson Being Fitted for Thumb Guard

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) has been getting himself fitted for a padded thumb guard for his fractured thumb. This guard will then be inserted inside the catcher's mitt, as the team believes that he can play again this season. The 29-year-old catcher suffered an injury to his thumb on August 8, and then […]

Marcus Semien has Inconclusive MRI

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) was held out of action on Friday, after X-ray imaging came back negative on his left foot contusion. He remained in a walking boot after an inconclusive MRI on Friday, indicating that the injury could be more serious than first believed. Ezequiel Duran played in place of the […]

Juan Soto Homers, Collects Four RBI on Friday

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto reached base five times in a 3-for-4 effort during Friday's 12-7 win over the Braves, including two walks, a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored. It was his seventh home run in his last 14 games, now up to 32 on the year, and he's now slashing […]

Yoan Moncada Hits a Pair of Home Runs on Friday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs. Moncada's home runs accounted for two of the Angels' three hits on the night, and it was his second straight game with a home run. It has been another injury-riddled season for […]

Willy Adames Belts Two Solo Home Runs on Friday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers. It was the second straight game with a home run for the 29-year-old, and it gives him four home runs in his last seven games. The right-handed slugger's batting average sits at a […]

Ryan Thompson Throws Simulated Game on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson (shoulder) threw a simulated game at Chase Field on Friday. The 33-year-old is working his way back from a right scapular strain and hasn't pitched since July 4. Before the injury, the right-hander posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, a 12.9 percent K-BB%, and also earned one save and 11 […]

Paul Sewald to Throw a Bullpen Session Saturday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Paul Sewald (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session prior to Saturday's home matchup against the Royals. The veteran has been on the shelf with a shoulder strain and hasn't pitched since July 11. The right-hander began a throwing progression on August 4, but this session will mark the first time […]

Shane Bieber Shines in Season Debut

Making his long-awaited return from April 2024 Tommy John surgery and his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, right-hander Shane Bieber was spectacular in a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. The former AL Cy Young winner went six innings, allowed one earned run on two hits, and recorded nine strikeouts against no […]

Cade Smith Struggles Again in Loss

Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith was unable to shut the door on the Texas Rangers in a 4-3 loss on Friday. Smith came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with a 3-2 lead and proceeded to allow three straight hits, including a walk-off double by Joc Pederson. The 26-year-old picked up his […]

Bubba Chandler Records Four-Inning Save in Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates standout pitching prospect Bubba Chandler more than matched the hype in his major league debut against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. The 22-year-old right-hander, who ranks as MLB Pipeline's top pitching prospect, came out of the bullpen and threw four scoreless innings to earn the save in a 9-0 victory. Chandler became the […]

Coby Mayo Takes Pitch Off Hand, X-Rays Negative

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Coby Mayo (hand) had an injury scare Friday when he took a 97 mph fastball off the right hand in a 10-7 loss to the Houston Astros, but X-rays came back negative after the game. The 23-year-old stayed in to finish the contest after Astros reliever Bryan Abreu hit him to […]

Robert Stephenson Activated From 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels activated right-hander Robert Stephenson (biceps) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and optioned fellow righty Chase Silseth to Triple-A Salt Lake. Stephenson is back after missing two-plus months with a stretched nerve in his bicep, continuing an injury-marred Angels tenure for the 32-year-old. Stephenson joined the Angels on a three-year, […]

Jesus Tinoco to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Miami Marlins reliever Jesus Tinoco (forearm) is set to undergo surgery to repair his right forearm flexor muscle. The procedure will cost Tinoco the rest of this season and likely a sizable portion of the 2026 campaign. The 30-year-old last pitched June 2 and landed on the 15-day injured list shortly after that outing. Tinoco […]

Joe Boyle Sent to Minors

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned right-hander Joe Boyle to Triple-A Durham on Friday and recalled righty Brian Van Belle to take his roster spot. Boyle had been working out of Tampa Bay's rotation, but the team demoted him after three straight rough starts in which he yielded a combined 15 earned runs on 17 hits […]

Walker Buehler Officially Moving to Bullpen

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler is officially shifting to the bullpen, according to manager Alex Cora. There has been speculation about this with how poorly Buehler has been pitching this season. He currently holds a 5.40 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and a 82/54 K/BB ratio across 22 starts this season. The Red Sox could […]

Evan Carter Heads to Injured List

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Ouch, Carter is likely going to miss the rest of the regular season due to a fractured wrist. He was hit by a pitch on the wrist during Thursday's game which is going to sideline him for weeks. This is […]

Adolis Garcia to be Activated on Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (ankle) is expected to be activated off the injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Garcia was only forced to miss the minimum of 10 days due to a sprained ankle. He took batting practice ahead of Friday's contest without any issues. It appears Garcia is ready […]

Jacob deGrom to Throw on Saturday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The right-hander had his last turn in the rotation skipped due to shoulder fatigue. This seemed more like a precautionary measure than any sort of injury. The 37-year-old has a long history of injuries and has already thrown over […]