Zack Wheeler Could be Ready for Opening Day in 2026

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said on Foul Territory on Thursday that right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) could have a chance to be ready for Opening Day in 2026, and that they aren't expecting Wheeler to have any setbacks during his recovery this offseason from thoracic outlet surgery. "We're hopeful it'll [his return] […]

Clayton Kershaw Will be on the World Series Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will be on the team's World Series roster, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw, who has made just one relief appearance in the playoffs this year in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, will continue to be available out of the team's bullpen. The 37-year-old future […]

Logan Henderson Fully Healthy Going into the Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers right-handers Logan Henderson (elbow) and Trevor Megill (elbow), and left-hander DL Hall (oblique) were all deemed fully recovered by season's end, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist), who dealt with right-wrist soreness late in the year, is also headed for a normal offseason and is expected to be fully […]

Caleb Durbin to Have Elbow Debridement Surgery This Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin (elbow) battled elbow irritation at the end of the 2025 season and will have arthroscopic debridement surgery on Oct. 30, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Durbin is expected to be fully ready for the start of spring training in February, according to the team. The […]

Sal Frelick Expected to Have Normal Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) underwent imaging on his troublesome left knee after the Brewers were knocked out of the National League Championship Series, but the imaging came back "unremarkable," according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Frelick is thus expected to have a "normal offseason." The 25-year-old battled soreness in his left knee for much […]

William Contreras Could Need Finger Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (finger) will visit with a hand specialist next week for a "potential correction" of his fractured left middle finger, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Contreras suffered a fractured finger way back in May but played through the injury. The 27-year-old Venezuelan backstop took a slight step back offensively in […]

George Springer "Very" Capable of Playing Outfield in World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer is "very" capable of playing the outfield, if needed, in the upcoming World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to manager John Schneider. The skipper prefers not to take players out of their comfort zone, but Schneider sounds confident that Springer can play the outfield, if needed. […]

All Options on the Table for Bo Bichette in World Series

Toronto Blue Jays All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) will face live pitching on Thursday, according to manager John Schneider. Bichette has also been taking ground balls, running, and hitting over the last few days. Schneider said there's "still a few more boxes to check," and "we're kind of coming right down to the wire with […]

Trey Yesavage Gets the Nod in Game 1 of the World Series

Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage will become the second-youngest pitcher ever to toe the rubber in Game 1 of a World Series when he starts on Friday night at the Rogers Centre against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yesavage will be making just his seventh start in the major leagues in the first game […]

Kevin McGonigle in Line for Midsummer Promotion in 2026?

The plan is for the Detroit Tigers to promote their top prospect, shortstop Kevin McGonigle, next season, and the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold writes that a "midsummer promotion makes the most sense." The 21-year-old hasn't played above Double-A Erie in the minors, but he's coming soon, and fantasy managers need to take notice. "I […]

Jarren Duran Not in Boston's Long-Term Plans?

The Athletic's Jim Bowden writes that Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran's name "keeps coming up in trade rumors," and it now "sounds like the Red Sox will move on from him this winter." Boston must envision their future outfield as Wilyer Abreu in right field, Ceddanne Rafaela in center field, and Roman Anthony in […]

Kazuma Okamoto to be Posted This Offseason

The Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan announced that they will officially post third baseman Kazuma Okamoto for major-league teams this offseason, according to Francys Romero. Okamoto should have a decent market as a player who can play third base and first base, and he also has some experience playing the outfield. Third […]

Tony Vitello Named New Manager of the Giants

The San Francisco Giants are naming Tony Vitello as the team's new manager, per ESPN's Jeff Passan and Pete Thamel. Vitello previously served as the manager for the University of Tennessee's baseball program and will become the first MLB manager hired directly from a college program. Vitello led the Volunteers to a College Baseball World […]

Tyler Bremner Dealing With Elbow Soreness

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Tyler Bremner (elbow) "isn't pitching in Angels instructs due to elbow soreness," according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. Blum also reports that Bremner "had a clean MRI" and there's "no concern within the (organization) about any actual injury." Still, any sort of elbow discomfort is a worrying sign for […]

Colt Emerson Competing for an Opening Day Roster Spot in Seattle?

Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports that "there is expected to be runway" for top Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson to "win an opening-day job going into 2026." In 2025, Emerson played 90 games with High-A Everett, 34 games with Double-A Arkansas, and six games with Triple-A Tacoma. He slashed .285/.383/.458 with 16 home […]

Guardians Will Not Allow Emmanuel Clase to Pitch in Venezuelan Winter League

Evan Drellich of The Athletic reports that the Cleveland Guardians will not allow closer Emmanuel Clase to pitch in the Venezuelan winter league. Clase is one of the subjects of an ongoing gambling investigation by Major League Baseball. He was placed on paid leave by the Guardians in July, and there's been speculation that he […]

Francisco Lindor has Elbow Surgery, Expected to be Ready for Spring Training

New York Mets All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (elbow) recently had a right-elbow debridement surgery, but he's expected to be ready for spring training in February, according to the team. Lindor also had a cleanup procedure on his throwing elbow after the 2023 campaign to remove bone spurs. He should be completely fine for the start […]

Austin Nola Signs Minor-League Deal With Braves

Veteran free-agent catcher Austin Nola signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday that includes a major-league invitation to spring training camp, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nola broke into the big leagues in 2019 with the Seattle Mariners before joining the San Diego Padres in 2020. He hit a career-best […]

Triston Casas Progressing Well From Knee Injury, Eyeing Opening Day Return

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (knee) continues to make steady progress as he recovers from a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee that ended his season early. The 25-year-old remains on schedule in his rehab and expects to be ready for spring training. There had been speculation about whether Casas would be […]

Ty France Could Join Blue Jays' World Series Roster

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Ty France (oblique) participated in the team's intrasquad game on Thursday as he works back from left oblique inflammation. The 31-year-old was acquired from the Minnesota Twins midway through the 2025 regular season but has yet to make an impact during Toronto's deep postseason run. France has been sidelined since […]

Joey Loperfido Looking to Make Impact in World Series After Limited ALCS Role

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido replaced Anthony Santander (back) ahead of Game 4 of the ALCS and will look to make an impact in the upcoming World Series. The young outfielder has primarily been used as a pinch-runner and late-game substitute, recording just one at-bat this postseason. After joining Toronto from the Houston Astros […]

Ernie Clement Emerging as Unsung Hero in Blue Jays' Postseason Run

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement is quickly becoming one of the most underrated contributors in the team's historic postseason run. The 29-year-old has carried over his strong regular season, hitting an astounding .429 with a 1.063 OPS through 42 at-bats. Clement has recorded 18 hits and delivered six multi-hit performances across 11 games, […]

Chris Bassitt Sharp in Game 7 Victory as Blue Jays Punch Ticket to World Series

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt made his second appearance of the 2025 postseason in Monday's winner-take-all Game 7 victory at home. Bassitt worked a clean eighth inning to set up closer Jeff Hoffman for the ninth, striking out one batter along the way. The veteran did not earn a rotation spot this postseason but […]

Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Pitch First Two Games of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell and right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start the first two games of the World Series, respectively, on Friday and Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Both Snell and Yamamoto have been lights-out on the mound for the Dodgers […]

Kurt Suzuki to be the Angels' Next Manager

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring former big-league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Former Angels players Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter were also in consideration to replace Ron Washington, who missed almost half of the 2025 season after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery. Suzuki, 42, […]

Bo Bichette Plans to be Ready for World Series

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) said, "I'll be ready," when asked about his availability for the upcoming World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Rob Longley of The Toronto Star. The Blue Jays were victorious over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night, […]

Albert Pujols No Longer a Managerial Candidate for Angels

Albert Pujols is no longer considered a candidate to become the Los Angeles Angels' next manager, a team source told The Athletic's Sam Blum on Monday. There was mutual interest between Pujols and the Angels, but the two sides couldn't get close on dollars or years. It's believed to be very unlikely that the two […]

Brandon Woodruff Expects to Be Ready for Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (lat) missed the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs and the NL Championship Series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, and would not have pitched in the World Series had the team advanced due to a right-lat strain. However, Woodruff should be ready well ahead of spring training in […]

Jose Berrios Won't Return This Year

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios (elbow) has resumed throwing, but he will not return for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers if the team can beat the Seattle Mariners on Monday night in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, according to manager John Schneider. Berrios ended the regular season in […]

Bo Bichette Making "Significant Progress" Behind the Scenes

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) has been making "significant progress" behind the scenes lately, according to manager John Schneider. Bichette has been unable to play in the postseason due to a PCL sprain in his left knee that he suffered in early September. The 27-year-old is making progress, but it remains to be […]