Max Kepler Almost "Fully Recovered"

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is nearing a return. While speaking after Saturday's win over the Toronto Blue Jays, the veteran reported he's "a couple of days from being fully recovered." During a meeting with the Padres on May 11, Kepler suffered a left hamstring strain, resulting in a trip to the injured list. […]

Jesus Sanchez Will Return On Tuesday

According to Marlins beat writer Kevin Barral, outfielder Jesus Sanchez (hamstring) will play in his final rehab game on Sunday and return to Miami for the series with the Padres. The 25-year-old has missed a few weeks because of a hamstring strain. However, the Fish will welcome him back with open arms, considering he was […]

Yu Chang Pauses Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang (wrist) felt pain in his hand during a AA game on Friday evening. The 27-year-old has since returned to Boston, where he will undergo further treatment. However, he plans to resume his rehab assignment next week. While the setback isn't anything serious, it won't matter much, considering Chang isn't […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Notches Another Hit As Royals Lose Third Straight

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino logged another hit on Saturday as his team lost their third straight game. The 25-year-old went 1-for-5 in the Royals' disappointing 2-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. The American League Central team, which is now 15-38 for the season, will hope to avoid a series sweep on Sunday […]

Alec Bohm Registers A Hit As Phillies Take Down Braves

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 1-for-4 on Saturday as his team defeated the Atlanta Braves. Bohm, who is batting .269 with 52 hits, six homers, 37 RBI, and 23 runs scored in 52 games, has now had a hit in five straight games. This was another huge win for the Phillies, who are […]

Mookie Betts Shines As Dodgers Edge Out Rays

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts went 1-for-5 with an RBI, a run, and a stolen base as the Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 6-5 on Saturday. He has played well recently, as he has batted .241 with seven hits, two home runs, six RBI, and one stolen base […]

Anthony Rizzo Logs Base Hit As Yankees End Losing Streak

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-4 in Saturday's win against the San Diego Padres, ending the team's three-game losing streak. Rizzo's lone game hit came in the first inning when he singled to center field on a line drive. The 33-year-old has now collected a hit in seven of his last eight games. […]

Amed Rosario Hits Two Doubles In Saturday's Loss

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario went 2-for-5 with two doubles in Saturday's loss to the St. Cardinals. It's difficult to score or drive in runs anywhere in Cleveland's lineup right now as their struggles continue, but Rosario continues to bat second in the order. His average on the season certainly improved Saturday, but he's still hitting .243 […]

Matt McLain Records Two Hits Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie shortstop Matt McLain went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-5 victory over Chicago Cubs. McLain's average on the season is now up to .333, and his OPS is .979. The 23-year-old is slashing .333/.423/.556 with two home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs, and six walks across 52 plate appearances […]

Jose Trevino Could Return Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Trevino is "doing well." He is first eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday. The 30-year-old hit just .219 (21-for-96) with two doubles, three […]

Drey Jameson Recalled From Triple-A Reno

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled pitcher Drey Jameson on Saturday. He will return to the big leagues after being optioned to Triple-A on April 24. The 25-year-old owned a 3.71 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 16:12 K: BB across 17 innings between starting and relief appearances. Zach Davies (oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, […]

Rafael Devers Dealing With Minor Calf Injury

Boston Red Sox star third baseman Rafael Devers (calf) is dealing with a left calf injury but hopes to return to the lineup Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old has missed back-to-back games due to a calf issue. He is considered day-to-day. Devers is slashing .249/.290/.513 with 13 home runs, 44 RBI, and 27 […]

Roansy Contreras Will Shift To The Bullpen In The Near Future

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras is expected to move into a bullpen role soon. The 23-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 35:23 K: BB across 50 innings. His K% is in the 13th percentile, while his BB% is in the 24th percentile, well below the league average. Contreras […]

Kevin Kiermaier Day-To-Day With Lower-Back Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) is considered day-to-day with lower-back discomfort. He left Saturday's game against the Twins in the third inning after hurting his back on a throw. The 33-year-old received treatment on his back from the trainers Saturday afternoon and is considered day-to-day. He will undergo more treatment on his back […]

Vince Velasquez Removed With Elbow Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) was removed from Saturday's start against the Seattle Mariners with right elbow discomfort. He allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across two innings before leaving. The 30-year-old just returned from the injured list on Saturday after missing the last few weeks […]

Thairo Estrada Placed On Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive May 25. The 27-year-old is dealing with a left wrist sprain, but the severity of the injury is unknown right now. The expectation is that Estrada is going to undergo further testing to determine how long he's going to […]

Kevin Kiermaier Removed From Saturday's Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He was lifted from the game for Cavan Biggio in the third inning due to back discomfort. The expectation is that Kiermaier will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked […]

Rafael Devers To Miss Second Straight Game

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the second game in a row that Devers has missed due to an undisclosed reason. Hopefully, the organization will give an update on his status at some point over the weekend. In his […]

Steven Matz To Be Skipped In Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz will not make his scheduled start against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The left-hander is not dealing with an injury, but will be skipped as part of the team's strategy. The Cardinals have two consecutive off-days on Wednesday and Thursday, so they […]

Xander Bogaerts Used As Pinch-Hitter On Saturday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) was held out of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old is dealing with wrist soreness, so the team decided to hold him out as a precaution. However, Bogaerts was able enter the contest as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. That being said, it […]

Gabriel Moreno Returning On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (teeth) is returning to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Moreno sat out on Thursday for rest purposes, but missed Friday's game after undergoing a root canal earlier in the day. He came into Friday's contest as a pinch-hitter. The 23-year-old appears to be fine […]

Brayan Bello Pitches Well In Loss, Strikes Out Six

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello allowed two earned runs and took the loss on Tuesday but struck out six batters over seven innings. Bello had a shaky start to his outing, allowing a leadoff home run. Following the homer, Red Sox manager Alex Cora spoke to Bello on the mound. Bello locked in […]

James Wood Continues To Impress In High-A

Washington Nationals top prospect James Wood went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three RBI for the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Thursday. Wood's three-hit performance was his second in as many days and his third multi-hit game in a row. Wood is slashing .293/.390/.565 in High-A with seven home runs, nine doubles, and […]

Owen Miller Hits Another Home Run, Stays Hot

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Owen Miller hit a solo home run in the win against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Miller also hit a two-run home run the day before. Miller has been on fire in May, slashing .358/.371/.514 with four home runs and six doubles. Miller only hit .243 with six home runs in […]

David Hamilton Hits Two Home Runs in Triple-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect David Hamilton hit two home runs for the Worcester Red Sox on Wednesday. The big performance brought his home run total to 11 this year while slashing .266/.344/.520. The power appears to be developing for Hamilton, who only hit 12 home runs in 119 games last year. While the power […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Stays Productive In Triple-A

Detroit Tigers third base prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy drew a bases-loaded walk in Saturday's game for the Toledo Mud Hens. Malloy followed up by going 2-for-5 with two doubles in last Sunday's contest. Malloy is the seventh-ranked prospect in the Tigers system and the best third baseman they have in Triple-A. It's unclear if Malloy will […]

Cristian Pache Could May Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Clearwater on Wednesday. The 24-year-old appeared in 18 games this season, amassing a .360 average with nine hits and four RBI. However, he tore the meniscus in his right knee at the end of April, resulting in surgery. Although it's […]

Darick Hall Expected To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall (thumb) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Clearwater on Tuesday. The 27-year-old played sparingly this season, compiling a .222 average with four hits, one run, and one RBI in 18 at-bats. Unfortunately, he tore a ligament in his right thumb in early April and went under […]

Jose Alvarado Misses Bullpen Session On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) didn't throw in the bullpen on Saturday as planned, citing "soreness." Instead, he played catch. The left-hander has been on the shelf since May 10 after posting a 0.63 ERA and five saves in seven tries this season. Hopefully, the latest update isn't anything too serious, and he will […]

Thairo Estrada Heads To 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (wrist) landed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to May 26. The 27-year-old has had a productive season, amassing a .301 average with 58 hits, 30 runs, 17 RBI, and 13 stolen bases in 193 at-bats. He's dealing with wrist soreness, so fantasy managers hope his stint […]