Jojanse Torres Undergoes Bone Chip Removal Surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jojanse Torres (elbow) had arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to remove a bone chip in his right elbow, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. The No. 17 prospect in Houston's system according to MLB Pipeline, Torres made the jump from High-A in 2019 to Triple-A this year, but has struggled […]

Jose Trevino Lands On 10-Day IL Thursday

Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right forearm contusion, according to Rangers Executive Vice President of Communications John Blake. Trevino suffered the contusion from a fall on Tuesday, and did not play in either Tuesday or Wednesday's games as a result. He hasn't provided […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Records Hit Off Bench Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) came off the bench and went 1-for-1 with a walk and a pinch-hit single in a 4-3 win over the Mets on Thursday night. Acuna had been scratched from the starting lineup Thursday with mid-back tightness, although it was reported he would be available off the bench. While […]

Kolten Wong "Back To Square One" With Calf Injury

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) is expected to miss time and could be facing a stint on the injured list after reaggravating his calf injury on Thursday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Manager Craig Counsell said that Wong is "back to square one" after missing three games earlier this week with […]

Max Muncy Stays Hot With A Grand Slam

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy continued his hot streak by going 1-for-3 with a grand slam in Thursday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Muncy has now hit a home run in three consecutive games. Muncy is on fire right now and is currently hitting .265 with 18 home runs and 42 RBI. Muncy didn't […]

Corbin Burnes Expected To Make Next Start On Time

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (knee) is expected to be fine and make his next scheduled start, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Burnes exited Thursday's game after aggravating his knee when his cleat slipped on the mound during a pitch. Sammon reports that Burnes said that he is "not too concerned about […]

AJ Pollock Hits Seventh Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock went 1-for-3 with a solo home run versus the Washington Nationals on Monday. Pollock's home run was his seventh of the season and he has now driven in 26 runs to go along with a .254 batting average and a pair of stolen bases. Pollock was struggling coming into […]

Trea Turner Sidelined With Swollen Finger

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) couldn't get the swelling in his finger to go down and may miss a few games. According to manager Dave Martinez, Turner could play in a couple of days when the swelling goes down. The 28-year-old was out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Dodgers and is […]

Erik Gonzalez Leaves Thursday’s Game Early

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Erik Gonzalez (side) exited Thursday's game against the Brewers due to right-side discomfort. He sustained the injury while trying to run out a single. The 29-year-old went 1-for-3 before exiting. Gonzalez has struggled in 2021, slashing .232/.258/.300 with two homers, 21 RBI, 17 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 229 plate […]

Corbin Burnes Exits Thursday’s Start Early

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes (undisclosed) exited Thursday's start against the Pirates early with an apparent injury. He appeared to be in discomfort before exiting with the trainer in the eighth inning. The 26-year-old allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking five across seven 1/3 innings before exiting. It's unclear what […]

Kyle Freeland Throws Bullpen Session Thursday

Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland (hamstring) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and "felt fine." He exited Monday's start early with hamstring cramping. The 28-year-old threw from 120 feet and felt good after Thursday's bullpen session. He will do some fielding practice on Friday and the Rockies will determine his status for Saturday's start. Freeland […]

Corey Seager Could Return Right After The All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) could return right after the All-Star Break. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday and has been sidelined since mid-May with a fractured hand. Manager Dave Roberts is "hopeful" Seager will return after the All-Star Break (mid-July) but isn't certain. The 27-year-old has yet to […]

Brandon Belt Choosing Rehab Over Surgery

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is opting to rehab his knee rather than undergo surgery. The 33-year-old suffered "minimal structural damage" in his right knee while running the bases last Wednesday. There is currently no timetable for his return. Belt would have been out an estimated 8-to-12 weeks had he undergone surgery. […]

Johnny Cueto Under The Weather, Expected To Start Thursday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto is a little under the weather but is expected to make his start Thursday against the Diamondbacks. The 35-year-old is not feeling 100 percent and the Giants will keep a close eye on him. There's no indication that Cueto will miss his start or be limited. He owns a […]

Eddie Rosario Exits Thursday’s Game Early

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario (abdomen) exited Thursday's game against the Astros early with right abdominal tightness. He was removed from the game in the third inning and replaced by Yu Chang. Rosario went 1-for-1 before leaving. The severity of Rosario's injury is unknown at this time and he's considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Hunter Harvey Dealing With Shoulder Issue

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Hunter Harvey (shoulder) is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old was due to enter the game against Houston on Wednesday night, but he was ultimately held out after experiencing right shoulder discomfort while warming up. The news is concerning, primarily since he has already spent most of the year on the 60-day IL because […]

Kolten Wong Aggravates Calf Issue

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) exited Thursday's matchup against Pittsburgh. The timing isn't good, primarily since the veteran missed three games already this week because of the ailment. With the calf tightness not going away, it wouldn't be unreasonable to assume that Wong may be nearing a stint on the 10-day injured list. […]

Alex Kirilloff Extends Hitting Streak To Four Games

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff extended his hitting streak to four games with Thursday's multi-hit effort against the Chicago White Sox. Kirilloff doubled and scored in the fifth inning, then later added a single. He's now recorded a hit in four straight games and six of his last seven. Kirilloff has been one of […]

Ryan Jeffers Plates A Run Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers notched an RBI and two walks in Thursday's win over the Chicago White Sox. Jeffers added on a late run for the Twins in the ninth inning, singling in Trevor Larnach. He also showed a patient eye, drawing a pair of walks for the second time in three games. Jeffers […]

Andrelton Simmons Collects RBI Double

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Thursday's loss to the Chicago White Sox. Simmons was part of a strong fifth inning for the Twins, as his 102.8 MPH double scored Gilberto Celestino to make it a 3-2 game. The veteran shortstop is now 5-for-15 with a home run, double, […]

Jose Berrios Fails To Record A Strikeout In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios didn't miss many bats in a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Berrios pitched five innings, allowing four runs, three earned, while walking one with no strikeouts. He generated just five whiffs and allowed 10 hits, as the White Sox loaded up a fair amount of traffic […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scratched With Back Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday due to mid-back tightness. It's not the first time that Acuna has dealt with back issues, but the good news is that he's available to pinch hit against the division-rival New York Mets. The 23-year-old is one of the best […]

Mike Yastrzemski Back In The Lineup Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (shin) is returning to the starting lineup on Thursday after fouling a ball off his shin on Monday night. Yastrzemski will return to right field and bat second on Thursday against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. In the three games before his injury, the 30-year-old left-handed hitter had gone […]

Trea Turner Out Of The Lineup Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old infielder jammed his finger while sliding into third base on a triple in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays to complete the third cycle of his career. The injury is extra […]

Joey Gallo Homers In Fifth Straight Game

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo homered in his fifth straight game in an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. Gallo now has seven long balls in the last five games and has reached base multiple times in each of his last five games as well. Along with his two-run homer on Thursday, he […]

Carlos Rodon Picks Up No-Decision On Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struggled in Thursday's no-decision versus the Minnesota Twins. Rodon tossed five frames and allowed six hits, four runs, two walks and struck out nine on the afternoon. Rodon has been great all year, but he has now allowed seven earned runs in 10 innings over his last two […]

Juan Soto Is In The Lineup Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after leaving the game on Wednesday early after tweaking his hamstring on a swing. Soto is back in right field and is hitting third against Dodgers left-handed opener Victor Gonzalez. Fantasy managers need to keep Soto […]

Tony Gonsolin Won't Start On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers scheduled starter Tony Gonsolin won't start on Thursday as planned, but he is warming up as if he will operate as the Dodgers bulk pitcher this evening. Gonsolin has only allowed one run in each of his four starts since returning from a shoulder injury, but he has failed to go past […]

Zack Collins Goes Yard In Victory

Chicago White Sox catcher Zack Collins put together a strong performance in Thursday's win versus the Minnesota Twins. Collins went 2-for-3 with a walk, stolen base, two RBI and a solo home run. The stolen base would be his first of the season and managers shouldn't expect many more moving forward. Despite the nice day […]

Giants Put Mike Tauchman On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Mike Tauchman (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right knee sprain and recalled outfielder Jaylin Davis from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Tauchman suffered the injury on Tuesday, but it doesn't sound like it's that serious. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter is slashing just .183/.290/.294 […]