Rafael Montero Traded To Braves

The Houston Astros have dealt relief pitcher Rafael Montero to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named later. Montero has made three appearances so far in 2025, allowing two runs over four innings while striking out five. He had an elite season in 2022 when he posted a 2.37 ERA, but […]

Tyler Gilbert Reinstated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox reinstated left-hander Tyler Gilbert (knee) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Brandon Eisert to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Gilbert made two minor-league rehab appearances at Charlotte last week before the White Sox felt he was ready to join their big-league bullpen. The 31-year-old veteran southpaw […]

Guardians Acquire Cody Bolton From Mariners

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Tuesday that they acquired right-hander Cody Bolton from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations. After acquiring him, Cleveland optioned him to Triple-A Columbus and moved left-hander John Means (elbow) to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old Bolton made his MLB debut […]

Jake Rogers Goes On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed catcher Jake Rogers (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-oblique strain and recalled catcher Tomas Nido up from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. The Tigers also shifted outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) to the 60-day injured list to make room for Nido on the 40-man roster. Rogers […]

Red Sox Call Up Blake Sabol From Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they recalled catcher Blake Sabol and right-hander Josh Winckowski from Triple-A Worcester after they placed catcher Connor Wong (finger) on the 10-day injured list with a left fifth-finger fracture. The team also designated right-hander Robert Stock for assignment. With Wong on the shelf, the inexperienced Carlos Narvaez […]

Josh Lowe Moving Around "Pain-Free"

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) is improving nicely from a Grade 2 right-oblique strain that he suffered on Opening Day. "Josh is actually moving pretty pain free, which we're encouraged by that. It's still a ways, but we got to be happy with the way he's his body is feeling," manager Kevin Cash […]

Ha-Seong Kim Doing Well In Rehab

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) is reportedly doing well in his rehab from offseason shoulder surgery last October to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder. "He's doing very, very good. Took ground balls yesterday off the new clay that we have in place," manager Kevin Cash said. The 29-year-old didn't play […]

Reds Recall Noelvi Marte From Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds recalled infielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday after placing second baseman Matt McLain (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Marte isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday in San Francisco against the Giants, but he'll give the Reds additional infield depth moving forward with McLain sidelined. The 23-year-old earned […]

Jackson Merrill Heading To 10-Day Injured List With Hamstring Injury

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (hamstring) is heading to the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee. Merrill appears to be walking fine, but his recovery isn't progressing as quickly as the team had hoped, and the Padres have decided to exercise caution with the […]

Quinn Priester Looks Set To Start On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester, who was recently acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, is a good bet to start Thursday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak. Once a top prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, the 24-year-old will get the […]

Nestor Cortes Receives Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured left elbow, according to manager Pat Murphy. The Brewers placed Cortes on the injured list on Sunday due to a left-elbow strain, and there is no timetable for his return. At the very least, the 30-year-old southpaw will miss the rest […]

Framber Valdez Making The Start On Tuesday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez (illness) will make his scheduled start on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. It was unclear over the weekend whether Valdez would be able to make his start this week while he was dealing with fatigue and a sore throat, but the 31-year-old veteran southpaw will toe […]

Ranger Suarez To Start Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment and will pitch three innings for Low-A Clearwater on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Matt Gelb. It will be Suarez's first game action since he was shut down in mid-March in spring training with lower-back stiffness. The 29-year-old southpaw will need at least […]

Spencer Arrighetti Officially Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros officially placed right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured right thumb and recalled reliever Luis Contreras from the minors in a corresponding move. In a freak incident, Arrighetti broke his thumb during batting practice before Monday's contest against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. It's […]

Lane Thomas Leaves After Being Hit By Pitch On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) left the team's home opener on Tuesday against the division-rival Chicago White Sox after he was hit by a pitch near/on his right wrist. Thomas was checked out by a trainer and manager Stephen Vogt and stayed in the game, but he was removed after one batter before Daniel […]

Dylan Moore Batting Leadoff On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore is starting at third base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against the division-rival Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez at T-Mobile Park. It's notable with outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) on the injured list with a serious shoulder injury that could keep him out for the majority of the season. […]

Alejandro Kirk Absent On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (leg) is getting a breather on Tuesday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Tyler Heineman will take over the catching duties and work with left-hander Easton Lucas while batting eighth against Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. According to manager John Schneider, Kirk is "a little beat […]

Reds Place Matt McLain On 10-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Tuesday that they placed infielder Matt McLain (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 5) with a slight left-hamstring strain. In other moves, the team recalled outfielder Will Benson and infielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville and optioned right-hander Carson Spiers to Louisville. Because it's considered a minor […]

Blake Snell Shut Down Until Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) will be shut down from throwing until Monday, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's just rest, though, and there is no planned medical intervention. An MRI exam on Snell's left shoulder recently only showed inflammation, which led the 32-year-old veteran southpaw to say that he was hoping for […]

Landon Knack To Start On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack will be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make the start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers are moving to a six-man starting rotation with lefty Blake Snell (shoulder) on the injured list, meaning that both Knack and lefty […]

Zac Veen Called Up, Batting Seventh In MLB Debut

The Colorado Rockies officially announced on Tuesday that they recalled outfield prospect Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque after optioning outfielder Jordan Beck to Albuquerque on Monday. Veen is starting in right field and batting seventh in his major-league debut on Tuesday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta at Coors Field. The 23-year-old is considered the […]

Andres Gimenez Getting A Breather On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez is out of the starting lineup for the first time this season on Tuesday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Gimenez got off to a fast start offensively in his first year in Toronto with three home runs and eight RBI, but he has just […]

Willi Castro, Matt Wallner Out Against Southpaw

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and outfielder Matt Wallner are taking a seat on Tuesday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium with left-hander Cole Ragans on the mound. Mickey Gasper will start at second base and bat ninth, while Harrison Bader is starting in right field and batting eighth in the lineup. […]

Triston Casas, Wilyer Abreu Out Against A Lefty

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas and outfielder Wilyer Abreu will take a seat on Tuesday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Easton Lucas at Fenway Park. Romy Gonzalez will make the start at first base and bat seventh, while Rob Refsnyder is starting in right field and is batting cleanup for […]

Justin Wrobleski Called Up And Starting On Tuesday Against Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-hander Justin Wrobleski from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, and he will make the start against the hosting Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Right-hander Matt Sauer was optioned to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. The 24-year-old southpaw will be making his first start of the 2025 season and just […]

Lars Nootbaar Sitting For First Time This Year

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar will take his first day off of the season on Tuesday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Michael Siani will replace him in center field and will hit eighth in the batting order against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Nootbaar has gotten off to a nice start in […]

Reynaldo Lopez Will Not Throw For 12 Weeks

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) will not throw for 12 weeks. Lopez underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tuesday, which was described as a "clean-up" procedure. The team hopes Lopez will be available to pitch late in the season. During his first start of the season, Lopez logged five innings of work and allowed […]

Nolan Arenado Returning On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (illness) is returning to the starting nine on Tuesday evening when they continue a series against their NL Central rival, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Arenado was unable to play in the series opener on Monday due to an illness. However, Arenado will return quickly to the starting nine, suggesting […]

Will Smith Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the starting nine when they continue a series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday evening. Smith has started in each of the past two contests. During this two-game stretch, he has tallied three hits with two RBI. Instead, the Dodgers will have Austin Barnes behind the […]

Josh Jung Activated Off 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers have activated third baseman Josh Jung (neck) off the 10-day injured list prior to their contest on Tuesday evening against the Chicago Cubs. In a corresponding move, the Rangers optioned Ezequiel Duran to Triple-A Round Rock. Jung was able to start in the first two games of the campaign but then hit […]