Wilyer Abreu Expects To Begin Running Soon

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) said on Tuesday that he has not yet started running, but that he is feeling better, per Elemergente.com's Marcos Grunfeld. The 26-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 18 with a right calf strain. He said he expects to begin running this week and […]

Max Muncy Could Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City this week, according to manager Dave Roberts, and he could be an option to return for next week's short homestand from Monday through Wednesday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. Muncy is rehabbing from a right-oblique strain and […]

Tommy Edman Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) was scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City as the designated hitter while batting second. If Edman avoids any setbacks with OKC, he'll be a candidate to to come off the injured list to rejoin the big-league squad for the start of […]

Brennan Bernardino to Open for Red Sox on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Brennan Bernardino will serve as the team's opener for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park, according to Mass Live's Chrisopher Smith. Although Bernardino has pitched well this year, he's unlikely to go more than an inning or two on Wednesday, which means fantasy managers should ignore him […]

Kyle Tucker Leaves With Calf Tightness on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) left Tuesday night's contest early against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field with left-calf tightness, according to the team. Before leaving the eventual 4-3 win over the Braves, Tucker went 2-for-3 at the plate with the 22nd home run of the season and three RBI. He was replaced in […]

Josiah Gray Throws Live Batting Practice on Tuesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (elbow) threw 30 pitches over two "innings" during live batting practice on Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN. Gray has yet to pitch all year after having Tommy John with an internal brace in July of last year. While the 27-year-old is ramping up, […]

MacKenzie Gore Plays Catch, Targeting Return This Season

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (shoulder) played catch Tuesday as part of his rehab throwing program and remains optimistic about returning this season. The 26-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 27 with left shoulder inflammation. Before the injury, Gore posted a 4.15 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 173 strikeouts in 147 […]

Keibert Ruiz Begins Rehab Assignment After Concussion

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) has begun a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg after being sidelined since July 5 with a concussion. Ruiz went 0-for-2 in his first game Tuesday with one strikeout, one walk, and one run scored. He is expected to DH tomorrow. The 27-year-old has no set return timeline, and with […]

Tyler Stephenson Set For Rehab Assignment After Thumb Injury

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday as he recovers from a left thumb fracture. The 29-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 17 and appears on track to return within the next couple of weeks. Stephenson caught two innings of Chase Burns' […]

Chase Burns Throws Two Innings in Simulated Game, Nearing Return from Elbow Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns (elbow), the second overall pick in the 2024 draft, threw two innings in a simulated game Tuesday and is expected to have one more live bullpen session this week before progressing further. Burns has been on the 15-day injured list since August 12 with a flexor tendon strain in his […]

Blue Jays Confident Max Scherzer Will Make Saturday Start Despite Back Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (back) is reportedly improving each day and remains on track to start Saturday against the New York Yankees. The 41-year-old tossed 67 pitches across four innings against the Milwaukee Brewers last Sunday before exiting with back tightness, but he has maintained his regular between-start routine and expects the injury […]

Jacob Young's Night Ends Early Due to Back Spasms

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (back) departed Tuesday's game early against the division-rival Miami Marlins due to back spasms, the team announced. The good news is that Young went 2-for-2 at the plate with an RBI, a run scored and his 14th stolen base of the year in the contest in D.C. before he was […]

Roman Anthony Leaves Early With Back Injury

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony (back) left Tuesday's game early against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park with an apparent back injury, according to Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Before Anthony was replaced in right field by Nate Eaton, he went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout out of the leadoff […]

Adolis Garcia Sitting Out Against Diamondbacks

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) is not in the starting nine for Game 2 of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday at Chase Field in Phoenix. Rookie Alejandro Osuna is starting in right field and will hit seventh against Diamondbacks right-handed opener Nabil Crismatt. Garcia injured his quadriceps muscle in Monday's win […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Back in Tuesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) is back in right field and will hit in his customary leadoff spot for Tuesday's ballgame at Petco Park against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Tyler Wells, who is making his first start of the year. Tatis dealt with hamstring tightness in the series finale against […]

Mike Trout Scratched With Skin Infection

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Kansas City against the Royals with a skin infection, according to the team. Joe Adell is the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, while Chris Taylor is starting in right field and batting sixth against Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen. […]

Chris Paddack Moving to the Bullpen

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Chris Paddack has been moved out of the rotation and into the bullpen, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Paddack has been horrible with a 5.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and allowed eight home runs since being acquired by the Tigers at the trade deadline. It sounds like this is going to be […]

Dustin May Shifts to Bullpen This Week

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Dustin May will move to the bullpen for this week. The team wants to keep all their starters on turn following Thursday's off day. Basically, the Red Sox want to make sure May gets into game action and not have 10 days off between starts. The team plans to go […]

Jesse Winker Likely Done for 2025 Season

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (back) has been shut down from baseball activities and is likely going to miss the rest of the 2025 season. Winker began a rehab assignment last week, but was shut down after going hitless with four strikeouts in two games. The fact he isn't doing any baseball activities with […]

David Festa Shut Down for the Season

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher David Festa (shoulder) will be shut down for the rest of the 2025 season. Festa reported having returned discomfort in his shoulder following a rehab start on Thursday. The team has scheduled Festa to visit with a specialist over the next week. Regardless of that visit, Festa won't return to the […]

Jorge Mateo Returning from Injured List

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (hamstring) was activated off the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Mateo has been sidelined since June due to a left elbow injury. He recovered from that injury, but suffered a hamstring strain during a rehab contest. Mateo is good to go now, but he figures to take on a bench […]

Casey Schmitt Absent on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt (elbow) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Schmitt is dealing with an elbow injury after getting hit by a pitch during Monday's contest. The X-rays came back clean, so Schmitt doesn't appear to be dealing with any fractures. For now, fantasy […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Done for the Year With Torn ACL

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they placed outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) on the 10-day injured list with a tear in his right ACL and recalled infielder Connor Kaiser from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Gurriel suffered the season-ending injury in Monday's loss to the Texas Rangers while trying to avoid crashing […]

Joey Cantillo Expected to Start on Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo is with the big-league club and is expected to make the start for Wednesday's game at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, according to Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Left-hander Logan Allen will be either pushed back in the rotation or moved to the bullpen with the […]

Tyrone Taylor Lands on Injured List With Strained Hamstring

New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a hamstring strain, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. The Mets recalled first baseman Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Taylor has been out of the Mets' lineup the last couple of […]

Warming Bernabel Remains Sidelined

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Warming Bernabel (knee, quadriceps) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Kyle Farmer will make the start at first base and will bat eighth against Giants right-hander Logan Webb. Bernabel is dealing with a bruised left knee and quadriceps muscle […]

Nick Kurtz Back in Action on Tuesday

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) is starting at first base and batting leadoff for Tuesday's game at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. Fantasy managers will want to get the left-handed slugger back in their starting lineups everywhere after Kurtz missed three games with discomfort in his oblique. […]

Taylor Ward Remains Out of Angels Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (head) remains sidelined for the series opener in Kansas City against the Royals on Tuesday. Matthew Lugo will draw a second straight start in left field for the Halos and will bat seventh against Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen at Kauffman Stadium. Ward had to leave Sunday's ballgame against the […]

Chase Meidroth Sitting With Ankle Injury

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth (ankle) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field after suffering a sprained right ankle in Monday's contest. Lenyn Sosa will draw the start at the keystone and will bat out of the three-hole against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. For now, Meidroth […]

Gabriel Arias Not Playing on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias (hand) is still out of the starting nine for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Brayan Rocchio will slide over to shortstop for yet another start and will bat seventh against Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. The Guardians were expecting Arias to return to action on […]