Fernando Tatis Jr. Exits Early On Friday After Hit-By-Pitch

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) was forced to exit early during Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old was hit in the forearm by a pitch from Mitch Keller in the third inning. Tatis appeared to be obvious pain and was immediately removed from the game. The assumption is that Tatis […]

Jose Ramirez Leaves Early On Friday With Leg Injury

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (leg) left Friday's game early in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays with an apparent right-leg injury after he went into the first-base bag awkwardly while trying to avoid a throw from right-hander Chris Bassitt. Before departing, J-Ram went 2-for-2 with a stolen base. Gabriel Arias shifted […]

Tyler O'Neill, Jordan Westburg "Days Away" From Returning

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (neck) and infielder Jordan Westburg (hamstring) are more "days away" than "weeks away" from returning from the injured list. The Orioles are talking about whether either player needs to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the IL. The oft-injured O'Neill […]

Andrew Kittredge To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday at High-A Aberdeen. Kittredge is ready to pitch in minor-league games after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee back in spring training. Because of the long layoff, the Orioles probably will not be in any rush to bring the […]

Zach Eflin Will Make Rehab Outing On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin (lat) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Sunday, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. If things go well for Eflin on Sunday, the 31-year-old veteran hurler could be back in Baltimore's starting rotation late next week, potentially on May 10 in what would be a nice matchup […]

Grayson Rodriguez Could Resume Throwing Before End Of May

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) will have re-imaging in a few weeks, and if the results come back positive, he could potentially resume throwing before the end of May. Elias still expects Rodriguez to return before the end of the year. Rodriguez has yet to pitch in […]

Jackson Merrill "Towards The Finish Line" Of His Rehab

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (hamstring) is "towards the finish line" of his rehab, according to manager Mike Shildt. Merrill has spent a couple days at the team's spring training complex in Arizona this week taking live at-bats, and it's unclear if he'll require a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day […]

Jake Cronenworth Cleared For Live At-Bats

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (rib) has been cleared for all baseball activities and was sent to the team's spring training complex in Arizona for live at-bats, starting on Thursday, May 1. Cronenworth's non-displaced right-rib fracture won't fully heal for another few weeks, but he could return from the 10-day injured list before […]

Brandon Lockridge Back From Injured List, Tirso Ornelas Optioned

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that they reinstated outfielder Brandon Lockridge (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfield prospect Tirso Ornelas to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Lockridge didn't require a minor-league rehab assignment despite being out since mid-April with a strained left hamstring. The 28-year-od is not in […]

Shohei Ohtani Resumes Throwing Off The Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) threw his first bullpen session last Saturday since going on paternity leave last week. Ohtani threw 31 pitches, according to manager Dave Roberts, and is still only throwing four-seamers, two-seamers and splitters. He will not face live hitters until he begins working in all of his pitches. […]

Michael Kopech Expected To Go On Rehab Assignment Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (shoulder) has started facing live hitters in Arizona and is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week. Kopech has been dealing with arm issues since late last season and he landed on the injured list to begin the 2025 regular season […]

Tim Tawa Staying In Major Leagues

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Tim Tawa will remain on the major league roster despite Ketel Marte returning from the 10-day injured list. Instead, the Diamondbacks are sending outfielder Jorge Barrosa to Triple-A Reno. Tawa was initially promoted to the majors when Marte hit the IL with a hamstring injury. However, his strong performance earned him […]

Blake Snell Expected To Start Playing Catch Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) is expected to resume playing catch next week in Miami on the team's road trip. Snell landed on the 15-day injured list way back on April 6 and is still working his way back from a left-shoulder injury after encountering a setback recently. […]

Mariners "Hopeful" They'll Have George Kirby In Late May

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said that the team is "hopeful" they'll see right-hander George Kirby (shoulder) back with the team by the end of May. Dipoto said the plan for Kirby is to make "at least two, maybe three" minor-league rehab starts. Kirby could start his rehab assignment as early as […]

Bradley Blalock Recalled From Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies have recalled right-handed pitching prospect Bradley Blalock from Triple-A Albuquerque. In a corresponding move, the Rockies are placing right-handed pitcher Ryan Feltner on the 15-day injured list with back spasms. Blalock spent time in the majors earlier this season and held a 10.29 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP across seven innings of […]

Spencer Strider Not Cleared To Throw Off A Mound

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (hamstring) has been playing catch but hasn't been cleared to throw off a mound, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. It has been two weeks since Strider threw off the mound, and fantasy managers need to expect the Braves to continue to be cautious with him. The 26-year-old got a late […]

Rockies Place Ryan Feltner On 15-Day Injured List With Back Spasms

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they placed right-hander Ryan Feltner (back) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 29) with back spasms and recalled right-handed pitching prospect Bradley Blalock from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Feltner will now miss the next two weeks after having his last start pushed back from […]

Jonathan Ornelas Promoted to Texas

The Texas Rangers are promoting infielder Jonathan Ornelas to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Rangers are designating infielder Nick Ahmed for assignment. Over the past three seasons, Ornelas has only appeared in 29 games at the MLB level. Across this stint, Ornelas has held a .188/.250/.229 slash line with two doubles and […]

Tyler Alexander Making The Start On Friday

The Milwaukee Brewers are listing left-hander Tyler Alexander as their starter for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Right-hander Quinn Priester was originally scheduled to start this game, but he'll now serve as the bulk reliever after Alexander opens the game. The 30-year-old Alexander has started three of his […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Be Out "A While" With High-Grade Strain

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) is dealing with a high-grade right-oblique strain, according to manager Aaron Boone. "I think it's gonna be a while," Boone said. With Chisholm on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 30), Boone said that infield prospect Jorbit Vivas is going to get an opportunity to play. […]

Walker Buehler Lands On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right-shoulder inflammation and recalled pitching prospect Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Dobbins will make his major-league debut and start on Saturday against the visiting Minnesota Twins. Manager Alex Cora feels that Buehler's IL stint […]

Andrew Painter Set To Join Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Andrew Painter is set to join Triple-A Lehigh Valley next Thursday. This is a big step for one of the top pitching prospects in the sport. Painter had dealt with numerous injuries throughout his young career, but appears to be nearing his MLB debut. The Phillies are closely monitoring Painter's […]

Corey Seager Could Return This Weekend

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) had a couple of live batting practice sessions during the team's current homestand this week, including one on Friday, according to MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. If he bounces back well, Seager could be activated from the 10-day injured list and return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the division-rival […]

Jordan Walker Sitting Against Mets

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting New York Mets at Busch Stadium. This marks the third time that Walker has started on the bench in the team's last seven games. Lars Nootbaar is in right field and is batting leadoff, while […]

Tommy Edman Still Not Ready To Play

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) remains absent from the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Atlanta Braves. Edman sat out of Wednesday's series finale against the Miami Marlins after tweaking his ankle on Tuesday and won't be back on Friday despite having a scheduled off day on Thursday. The […]

Brandon Lowe Out Against Left-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed-hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe will head to the bench on Friday against a left-handed pitcher in the series opener in the Bronx against the division-rival New York Yankees. Curtis Mead will start at the keystone and hit eighth against Yankees southpaw Max Fried. Lowe has just two hits and six strikeouts […]

Salvador Perez Not Playing On Friday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hip) is absent from the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener on the road against the Baltimore Orioles. Freddy Fermin is doing the catching for right-hander Michael Wacha and will hit eighth, while Mark Canha will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth against Orioles right-hander Dean […]

Jesus Sanchez Absent From Marlins Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Athletics. Kyle Stowers is starting in right field and is batting second, while Eric Wagaman is patrolling left field and batting cleanup versus A's rookie Gunnar Hoglund, who will be making his MLB debut. This will […]

Lawrence Butler Getting A Breather On Friday

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler is retreating to the bench for a rest day in Friday's series opener in Miami against the hosting Marlins. Seth Brown will get the start in right field for the A's and will hit sixth against right-hander Valente Bellozo. It's a good time for Butler to get a little breather, as […]

Kristian Campbell Still Out On Friday

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell (ribs) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park. Campbell was scratched from Thursday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays as a precaution with sore ribs, and now he'll miss his second straight game. The good […]