Jesus Sanchez To Begin Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (oblique) and right-hander Declan Cronin (hip) will start their minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday night, according to the team. Sanchez is finally ready to return to game action after suffering a strained left oblique in mid-March during spring training. If the 27-year-old doesn't suffer any setbacks with […]

Masataka Yoshida To Play In Extended Spring Games Next Week

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) will play in extended spring training games in Fort Myers, Fla., starting next Monday, April 14. Yoshida won't start a minor-league rehab assignment until he is throwing at 100 percent. Manager Alex Cora said Yoshida's throwing right now is inconsistent. The 31-year-old Japanese outfielder played in 11 […]

Ryan Bliss To Have Surgery On Torn Biceps, To Miss 4-5 Months

The Seattle Mariners announced on Thursday that infielder Ryan Bliss (biceps) will have surgery on his torn left biceps on Friday and is expected to miss four to five months. Bliss was put on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after suffering the serious injury during a swing in Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. […]

Chris Roycroft Optioned, Roddery Munoz Coming Up

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-hander Chris Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday and are calling up right-hander Roddery Munoz from Memphis in a corresponding move, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo. In four appearances at Memphis, Munoz has allowed an earned runs on three hits while walking five and striking out seven in five […]

Kyle Leahy Likely To See More Late-Inning Opportunities

With St. Louis Cardinals relievers Chris Roycroft and Ryan Hernandez off to shaky starts in 2025, it appears that right-hander Kyle Leahy is going to be given more opportunities in the late innings out of the bullpen. Leahy started the eighth inning in a scoreless tie in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the […]

Willson Contreras In Danger Of Being Moved Down The Lineup?

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras is 5-for-49 with 22 strikeouts to begin the season, but manager Oliver Marmol has elected to keep him at the top of the lineup in the early going, usually in the two-hole. The Athletic's Katie Woo writes that Marmol is weighing the possibility of moving Contreras down, though, […]

When Will Ivan Herrera, Victor Robles, Josh Lowe Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Major League Baseball season is just two weeks old, but multiple teams are already facing important absences due to player injuries. Players who are hurt leave gaps in their MLB teams and on their fantasy teams as well. Three important players who went down with injuries this season and are impacting their teams are […]

When Will Jared Jones, Ryan Weathers, Ranger Suarez Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

We're onto Week 3 of the 2025 MLB season, with injuries already piling up across the league. With so many fantasy baseball players dealing with injuries to key pitchers, it's a good time to check in on the progress of Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Ryan Weathers of the Miami Marlins, and Ranger Suarez […]

Alejandro Kirk Getting A Breather In Series Finale

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is being rested for Thursday's series finale at Fenway Park against the division-rival Boston Red Sox in the series finale. Tyler Heineman will catch right-hander Chris Bassitt and will bat eighth against Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. It shouldn't be surprising that Kirk is on the bench for this […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Resting On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Will Wagner will make the start at first base and bat fifth against Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. This will be Guerrero's first day off of the […]

Spencer Strider Strikes Out 13 In Thursday's Rehab Outing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) dominated in Thursday's minor-league rehab outing as he struck out 13 batters across 5 1/3 innings of work. He allowed just three hits, two walks, and one earned run. This was Strider's third rehab outing with Triple-A Gwinnett. Given that he was able to reach 90 pitches suggests […]

Austin Hays Starting Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. Hays has been sidelined through the first two weeks of the regular season due to a low-grade calf strain. Fantasy managers should monitor his status with Louisville as he could be cleared for action as soon as next week. […]

Rhys Hoskins, Sal Frelick Sitting On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins and outfielder Sal Frelick are not in Thursday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Colorado Rockies. Fantasy managers should expect both Hoskins and Frelick to return to the lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday evening. Hoskins has tallied just two hits over his previous four games […]

Ezequiel Tovar Sitting With Hip Injury

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (hip) is not in Thursday's starting lineup due to a hip injury. Tovar has been dealing with this injury for some time and will get the day off. He will look to return to action on Friday evening against the San Diego Padres. Instead, Kyle Farmer will get the nod […]

Luis F. Castillo Sent Back To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Luis F. Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma following their contest on Wednesday afternoon against the Houston Astros. Castillo was given two starts during his brief stint in the big leagues but will now head back to the top level of the minor leagues to continue his development. On Wednesday, Castillo […]

David Festa Expected To Start On Friday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher David Festa is expected to be promoted to the major leagues to start Friday's contest against the Detroit Tigers. Festa was expected to get the start that evening for Triple-A St. Paul, but is expected to return to the big leagues to fill the open spot in the rotation. Pablo Lopez […]

Ezequiel Tovar, Kris Bryant Resting Against Brewers

After a 17-2 drubbing on Wednesday night by the Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and designated hitter Kris Bryant will get the day off for Thursday's series finale at Coors Field. Catcher Hunter Goodman is also getting the day off. Kyle Farmer will start at short and bat third, Nick Martini will serve […]

Ethan Salas Snaps Skid At Double-A

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base during Wednesday's contest. This was a much-needed breakout game for Salas as he tallied just one hit with a 0:2 BB:K across the first three games of the Double-A regular season. Salas is considered one of the top catching […]

Sal Stewart Posts Second Three-Hit Game Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart went 3-for-5 with two doubles during their contest on Wednesday evening. This was Stewart's second three-hit performance of the young campaign. Through the first four games of the Double-A regular season, Stewart has tallied at least one hit in each contest and holds an overall .444/.500/.778 slash line with […]

Kyle Isbel, Hunter Renfroe, Michael Massey Out On Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielders Kyle Isbel and Hunter Renfroe and second baseman Michael Massey are all sitting in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins. Drew Waters is starting in center field and batting ninth, Cavan Biggio is in right field and hitting fifth, and Maikel Garcia is at the keystone and is batting […]

Johnathan Rodriguez Optioned To Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Johnathan Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. Rodriguez made the Opening Day roster but did not find consistent at-bats. As a result, the team will opt for their No. 13-ranked prospect to see more playing time with Triple-A Columbus. In his brief look at the majors this season, he […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Again On Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is out of the lineup for a second straight game on Thursday in the series finale against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Buxton struck out four times in Tuesday's game in KC and will start the game on the bench once again in favor of Harrison Bader, […]

Korey Lee Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Korey Lee (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-ankle sprain and recalled catcher Omar Narvaez from Double-A Birmingham in a corresponding move. Lee suffered his ankle sprain in Wednesday's loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The injury isn't considered all that serious, so the 26-year-could be […]

Justin Wrobleski Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday. Wrobleski was given the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the Washington Nationals but struggled in this outing as he allowed eight hits and eight earned runs in just five innings of work. He struck out four batters and served up three […]

Mike Tauchman Goes Back On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Thursday that they placed outfielder Mike Tauchman (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a right-hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The team also released right-hander Juan Carela. It will be Tauchman's second trip to the IL already this year […]

Luis Robert Jr. Resting On Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Michael Taylor will start in center field and will bat eighth against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Robert could probably use the day off, as he was hitless in his five plate […]

Cam Smith Starting To Turn The Corner In The Majors

Houston Astros third base/outfield prospect Cam Smith is beginning to turn the corner in the majors. After tallying just two hits across his first six contests, Smith began to see his playing time decrease. However, Smith has tallied at least one hit in each of the previous two contests, including a triple on Tuesday. In […]

Lane Thomas Still Out On Thursday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Thomas was hit by a pitch on his right wrist in the team's home opener on Tuesday and will miss his second straight game with a contusion. The 29-year-old is […]

Angels Place Yoan Moncada On Injured List With Thumb Sprain

The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right-thumb sprain and recalled infielder J.D. Davis from the minors in a corresponding move, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher. Left-hander Jack Dashwood was designated for assignment to open up a spot on the […]

Thomas Harrington Sent Back To Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Thomas Harrington was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. The Pirates promoted Harrington on April 1 but were only able to appear in two games during his first brief taste of the major leagues. He was given the starting nod in his first outing on April 1 and allowed seven hits and […]