Spencer Turnbull Will Toss Batting Practice Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (neck) will toss a live batting practice session on Saturday. The right-hander missed all last season because of Tommy John surgery. Unfortunately, he returned this year but was limited to only seven starts before landing on the 60-day injured list because of a neck injury. Even worse, he was […]

Alex Kirilloff Starting Against Oakland

Minnesota Twins infielder Alex Kirilloff will start on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. Jose Miranda (shoulder) is battling soreness, so he'll sit this one out. The 25-year-old will face left-hander Ken Waldichuk for the first time and bat sixth. Kiriloff has struck out 49 times this season. However, he has played well enough to draw […]

Jose Miranda Pulled From Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda (shoulder) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. The 28-year-old is battling right shoulder soreness. However, he's had the injury since spring training, so he shouldn't miss much time unless things have progressively worsened. In the meantime, Alex Kirilloff, batting .273 with 47 hits, 18 […]

Jesse Chavez Aiming For Bullpen Session Next Week

Atlanta Braves right-hander Jesse Chavez (shin) hopes to throw a bullpen session next week. The 39-year-old reliever is currently on the 15-day injured list after suffering a contusion before the All-Star break. Fortunately, Chavez is progressing, recently reporting he's been doing some "light jogging." Without question, Atlanta would like to see him return as soon […]

Merrill Kelly To Throw Simulated Game Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (calf) will throw a 75-pitch simulated game on Saturday in Arizona. If all goes well, Kelly could return to the team's starting rotation in five or 10 days. Kelly developed a blood clot in his right calf and has been out since late June, but the injury wasn't considered serious […]

Tyrone Taylor Reinstated From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Friday to begin the second half of the regular season. Taylor was immediately back in the starting lineup on Friday, starting in right field and batting eighth against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft. The 29-year-old had been out since early June […]

Brandon Woodruff Expected To Return Within A Month

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Thursday, and it went "great," according to general manager Matt Arnold. Arnold said that Woodruff could return from the injured list "within the next month or so." Woodruff has been away from the team since the middle of April due to a Grade 2 […]

Tyler O'Neill Could Return Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) has restarted a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis and is set to play seven innings in the field on Friday before serving as the designated hitter on Saturday. He will play again on Sunday and could be able to return from the injured list as early as […]

Tommy Edman Receives Injection In Wrist

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) received an injection in his right wrist over the All-Star break this week and is still several days away from being able to swing a bat. It ensures that his injured-list stay won't be at minimum length. Edman has been on the shelf since July 6, and it […]

Jordan Montgomery Penciled In To Start Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jordan Montgomery (hamstring) is penciled in to make his first start of the second half of the season on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins unless something unexpected happens during his bullpen session this weekend. The Cardinals will go with a bullpen game on Monday. The 30-year-old southpaw won't have to go […]

Mason Miller, James Kaprielian To Throw Saturday

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that right-handers Mason Miller (elbow) and James Kaprielian (shoulder) will both throw off flat ground on Saturday. Miller, a 24-year-old rookie, is trying to return from a sprained UCL that put him on the injured list in May. Before the injury, he had impressed in his first four big-league […]

Esteury Ruiz Ahead Of Schedule

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) is hitting off a tee and is "further along than I thought he would be." It's good news for Ruiz as the start of the second half of the season resumes on Friday, but there remains no timetable for his return after suffering a […]

Dodgers Activate Chris Taylor From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder/infielder Chris Taylor (knee) from the injured list on Friday. In other moves, the Dodgers added outfielder Jake Marisnick, optioned outfielder Jonny DeLuca and moved right-hander Shelby Miller (neck) to the 60-day injured list to make room for Marisnick on the 40-man roster. Taylor wasn't in the starting lineup on […]

Antonio Senzatela Needs Tommy John Surgery

After a setback last weekend in San Francisco, Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) will require Tommy John surgery, according to manager Bud Black. Senzatela will now be unable to return this year and will also likely miss most, if not all, of the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old initially landed on the injured list on […]

Pablo Reyes To Continue Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Boston Red Sox infielder Pablo Reyes (abdomen) will continue his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Portland this weekend and will not rejoin the team until next week. The Red Sox are giving Reyes a little more time to recover from an abdominal strain, but as long as he doesn't have a setback during games this […]

Garrett Whitlock Hasn't Resumed Throwing

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) hasn't resumed throwing yet, so he will not return to the team next week. The Red Sox are likely to go with bullpen games on Monday and Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. The 27-year-old has been on the injured list since the Fourth of July with a bone […]

Chris Sale To Throw First Bullpen On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session on Tuesday, which will be his first time throwing off a mound since he was injured on June 1. Sale has started to ramp up his throwing program, and barring any setbacks, he could be back in Boston's starting rotation early in […]

Bryce Miller To Start Sunday

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (finger) is scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. The M's took the cautious approach with the 24-year-old Miller and put him on the injured list due to a blister. The rookie hasn't pitched for Seattle since June 30, but […]

Max Scherzer Dealing With Neck Stiffness

Updating a previous report, New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer (neck) is dealing with some neck stiffness, which is the product of sleeping the wrong way, according to general manager Billy Eppler. However, it's likely unrelated to the neck spasms that affected him earlier this year, and he's healed up enough for the team to […]

Shohei Ohtani's Finger Is Fine

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (finger) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. Manager Phil Nevin said Ohtani's finger is fine. It's something to watch for the two-way superstar after he left his last two outings of the first half of the season due to a blister issue on his right middle finger. In […]

Taylor Ward Back In The Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (groin) is back in the starting lineup on Friday to start the second half of the season against the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander J.P. France. Ward is getting the start in left field and is batting third in the order. The 29-year-old was dealing with a minor groin […]

Rowdy Tellez Expected To Return On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (forearm) is expected to make his return from the injured list on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has been out since July 5 due to inflammation in his right forearm. It doesn't sound like Tellez is going to require a rehab assignment. That means, Tellez should be back in the Brewers […]

Kyle Freeland Lands On 15-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 11. The left-hander suffered a right-shoulder subluxation while diving for a bunt during Sunday's game. The organization has not given a timetable for Freeland's return. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for another update on his […]

Brian Anderson Scratched On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brian Anderson (back) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The right-handed slugger has been pulled from the lineup due to lower back discomfort. Andruw Monasterio will cover third base and bat sixth versus right-hander Graham Ashcraft. The assumption is that this is […]

Shane Bieber To Undergo MRI

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) won't make his start on Monday, according to manager Terry Francona. The right-hander has been experiencing irritation in his elbow and forearm over the last few weeks. The 28-year-old has been struggling lately and been kept on a low pitch count because of the injury. Bieber underwent an […]

Matt Moore Activated From Injured List

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Matt Moore (oblique) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Friday. The left-hander has been sidelined since May due to an oblique issue. Before landing on the shelf, he had registered a brilliant 1.44 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 21/7 K/BB ratio across 25 innings. The 34-year-old is expected […]

Zach Neto Activated And Starting On Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zach Neto (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 22-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June due to an oblique strain. On the season, he's hitting .259/.338/.431 with six home runs, 22 RBI, and five stolen bases in 52 games. He'll cover shortstop and bat leadoff versus […]

Anthony Rendon, Jo Adell Placed On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (shin) and outfielder Jo Adell (oblique) have been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 11. Rendon has been sidelined since July 4 due to a bruised right shin. The organization was hopeful he'd be ready after the All-Star break, but sadly that wasn't the case. […]

Justin Turner Starting At Second Base

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner is getting the starting nod at second base on Friday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks to kick off the second half of the season. He's hitting third in the batting order. Turner will make his first start at the keystone since 2015 as the Red Sox […]

Tommy Pham Ready To Roll For Second Half

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is back in the lineup on Friday to face the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Julio Urias for the start of the second half of the season. Pham is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the two-hole. It looked like the 35-year-old might be […]