Michael Kopech Begins Throwing Progression

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) was able to resume a throwing program on Saturday. This is the first time that Kopech has been able to play catch since he underwent knee surgery last week. The right-hander required surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He's currently on the 60-day […]

Bryan Woo Scheduled to Start on Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo is scheduled to take the ball versus the Houston Astros on Sunday. Woo has been outstanding lately as he has allowed two earned runs or less in each of his last five starts. He threw seven hitless innings against the New York Yankees before giving up two runs on […]

Brandon Lowe Removed Early on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (undisclosed) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It's unclear what happened to Lowe, but he was pulled out of the game after grounding out in his third at-bat. He was activated off the injured list on Friday. Possibly, Lowe re-aggravated his oblique issue, but […]

Javier Baez Resting on Saturday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. This appears to be a routine rest day for Baez who went 1-for-3 with a single and stolen base during Friday's second half opener. Baez has struggled a bit with the bat over the last few […]

Jarren Duran Absent Versus Southpaw

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This appears to be a matchup decision to rest Duran against left-handed starter Shota Imanaga on Saturday. Duran has struggled against left-handed pitching this season, so the Red Sox will go with Rob Refsnyder in […]

Max Muncy Takes Grounders on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) was able to take ground balls at third base ahead of Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This is good news as Muncy continues to work his way back from a knee issue that has sidelined him since early July. It appears Muncy is making progress, but […]

Lawrence Butler Out Versus Southpaw

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler will take a seat ahead of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The A's will play matchups here and rest the left-handed swinging Butler against left-handed starter Logan Allen. Honestly, Butler could probably use the day off after going 0-for-4 during the second half opener on Friday. Brent Rooker will shift […]

Royce Lewis Taking a Seat on Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Lewis will take a seat here after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout during the second half opener on Friday. He's hitless over his last 11 at-bats, so maybe a day off is a good idea. […]

Mookie Betts Absent on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a regular rest day for Betts who has struggled with the bat this month. In July, Betts is slashing .188/.212/.354 over 52 plate appearances, so it's not a bad idea to […]

Derek Law to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery on Flexor Tendon

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Derek Law (forearm) will undergo season-ending surgery on a partially torn flexor tendon, according to Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post. Law will need nine to 10 months to recover and doesn't expect to return until July. The 34-year-old didn't pitch in the majors at all this season after beginning the […]

Trevor Williams Undergoes Internal-Brace Surgery

Washington Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams (elbow) underwent a successful internal brace procedure on his elbow, Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post reports. Williams' season is over, but he's expected to return sometime in early 2026 after avoiding Tommy John surgery. He'll try to rebound in the second season of a two-year, $14 million contract that […]

Tanner Houck Returns From Rehab, Could Remain on Injured List

The Boston Red Sox have returned right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) from his rehab assignment and are likely to keep him on the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Houck last pitched in the majors on May 12 before landing on the 15-day IL with a right flexor pronator strain, though he had been working […]

Wikelman Gonzalez Recalled

The Chicago White Sox have recalled right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte. He's up with righty Shane Smith (ankle) headed to the 15-day injured list with a sprained left ankle, retroactive to July 16. Gonzalez made his major league debut on June 20 and logged a pair of multi-inning relief appearances before going back to […]

Brooks Baldwin Reinstated from the Injured List

Chicago White Sox utility man Brooks Baldwin (back) was reinstated from the injured list on Saturday, a day after beginning his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. In his only rehab game, Baldwin hit a home run and scored two runs through seven innings of work in the outfield. Now, he returns to the White Sox, […]

Alec Bohm Aggravates Rib Injury

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) was left out of Saturday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels. It turns out that Bohm reaggravated his bruised left rib cage in the team's 6-5 loss to the Angels on Friday, per Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Manager Rob Thomson is unsure if Bohm will require […]

Steven Kwan Absent Saturday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (wrist) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Athletics. Kwan previously sat out Friday's game after receiving an injection in his right wrist. He remains day-to-day for now. Center fielder Angel Martinez will lead off versus Athletics right-hander Luis Severino in Kwan's stead, while Nolan Jones will handle left […]

Marcell Ozuna on Bench Again Saturday

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is out of the lineup for the third straight game on Saturday against the New York Yankees. The Braves have opted to play catchers Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy in Ozuna's place at DH over the past few games. Baldwin will DH and bat fourth against Yankees right-hander Will […]

Thomas Saggese Recalled

The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled infielder Thomas Saggese from Triple-A Memphis. He's up to take the roster spot of infielder/designated hitter Nolan Gorman (back), who's on the 10-day injured list with a back issue. Saggese has yo-yoed between the majors and minors this season, offering vastly different production at the two levels. The 23-year-old […]

Shane Smith Hits 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced that they have placed right-hander Shane Smith (ankle) on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left ankle. The team made the move retroactive to July 16 and recalled righty Wikelman Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte to take Smith's roster spot. The rookie Smith last pitched in the All-Star Game on […]

Nolan Gorman Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed infielder/designated hitter Nolan Gorman (back) on the 10-day IL with a back injury, retroactive to July 18. The team recalled infielder Thomas Saggese from Triple-A Memphis to take Gorman's roster spot. Gorman was a late scratch from Friday's lineup and will now miss at least the next week-plus. The […]

Alec Bohm Not Starting on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) isn't starting against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Otto Kemp will play third and bat sixth versus Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. It's unclear if Bohm's absence is related to a rib injury that he dealt with before the All-Star break. Bohm missed the team's final game of […]

Jac Caglianone Sitting on Saturday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone is not in the lineup for the team's game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. John Rave will man right field in Caglianone's place and bat eighth in a meeting with right-hander Cal Quantrill. Rave hit the first two home runs of his career in an 8-7 loss to […]

Eugenio Suarez Drawing Interest From Yankees

With the July 31 trade deadline nearing, the New York Yankees have inquired about Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Suarez is on several teams' wish lists, but the Diamondbacks are unsure whether they'll sell, according to Heyman. New York is an obvious fit for Suarez: The […]

Samuel Basallo Dealing With Oblique Injury

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo (oblique) is dealing with an oblique injury that will prevent him from playing for Triple-A Norfolk this weekend, Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun reports. It's unclear if Basallo will sit out beyond then, though oblique injuries often lead to lengthy absences. The Orioles are sure to play […]

Brooks Baldwin Hits Home Run in First Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox utilityman Brooks Baldwin (back) hit a solo home run in his first rehab game on Friday with Triple-A Charlotte. He finished the game 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, one strikeout, and an additional run scored. He played seven innings in left field before being replaced. It's unclear when he will […]

Guardians Listening to Offers for Emmanuel Clase, Cade Smith

With the July 31 trade deadline approaching, the Cleveland Guardians are fielding offers for top relievers Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It's unlikely the Guardians will trade either right-hander, per Heyman. It would take a haul for Cleveland to move Clase or Smith, as both hurlers […]

Alek Manoah Making Rehab Appearance on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance this Sunday for Single-A Dunedin. He will be looking to improve on his last outing, where he retired just one of the five batters he faced. It was the first time he had competed in a game since undergoing UCL reconstruction in […]

Jurickson Profar Could Stay in Leadoff Spot for Braves

The Athletic's David O'Brien writes that as long as Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar keeps hitting like he is, he will probably stay in the leadoff spot, with outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. in the three-hole. Profar went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's victory over the New York Yankees, and since […]

Lars Nootbaar Hopes to Resume Swinging on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is hoping to start a hitting progression on Monday, per Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Nootbaar has been dealing with a left costochondral sprain in his rib cage and was placed on the 10-day injured list on the last day of the first half of the […]

Alex Bregman to Play Four of Six Games on Road Trip

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that third baseman Alex Bregman, who returned from the injured list last Friday after missing 43 games with a right-quadriceps strain, will play four of the six games on the team's road trip coming out of the All-Star break. Bregman started in Friday's series opener against the Chicago […]