Myles Straw Exits with Ankle Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw (ankle) left Tuesday's game with a right ankle injury after crashing into the outfield wall while trying to make a catch. It looked to be a potentially substantial injury in the moment, with Straw remaining on the ground with trainers for a considerable amount of time. However, Toronto has […]

Jonatan Clase Leaves Game with Knee Contusion

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonatan Clase (knee) left Tuesday's game with a right knee contusion. He was replaced in the field on defense after taking a 93-mph sinker off his knee in the previous half inning. He looked to be in considerable pain immediately following the hit by pitch, but it's a good sign that […]

Adam Mazur Called Up to Start This Week

The Miami Marlins have recalled right-handed pitching prospect Adam Mazur from Triple-A Jacksonville in order to make a potential spot start during the team's current homestand, according to Sports Grid's Craig Mish. Mazur, the club's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is most likely to make the start on Wednesday in a tough matchup against […]

Trey Yesavage Could Debut With Toronto This Year

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage has become one of the fastest risers in last year's draft class and features four plus pitches and a towering release point, writes The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. The former 20th overall pick out of East Carolina was promoted to Double-A New Hampshire after just 11 career minor-league […]

Daulton Varsho Could be Close to a Return

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is currently at the team's spring training complex in Florida and is working through a running progression, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The hope is that Varsho will run the bases on Thursday or Friday and be close to coming off the 10-day injured list after that. The […]

Yimi Garcia to Throw Live Batting Practice on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (shoulder) threw a bullpen session in Florida on Monday and is scheduled for a live batting practice session on Thursday, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Garcia will face live hitters this week after initially resuming a throwing program on June 6 as he works his way back from […]

Blue Jays Place Bowden Francis on 15-Day Injured List With Shoulder Impingement

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander Bowden Francis (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder impingement and recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. The team also selected the contract of left-hander Justin Bruihl from the minors and designated right-hander Erik Swanson for assignment. […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Pitch This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani could make his second start of the season Saturday or Sunday against the Washington Nationals, manager Dave Roberts said. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2023, Ohtani made a long-awaited return to pitching in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday. The 30-year-old served […]

Luis Gil to Face Hitters Saturday

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (lat) will face hitters on Saturday for the first time spring training, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Gil has been on the shelf since suffering a high-grade lat strain in early March. While the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year is progressing in his recovery, it should still […]

Max Scherzer Could Rejoin Blue Jays Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) will make a second rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports. If that goes well, the three-time Cy Young winner could rejoin the Blue Jays' rotation next week. Scherzer, who signed with the Jays in the offseason, made a three-inning season debut March […]

Tylor Megill Placed on 15-Day Injured List, Out 4-5 Weeks With Elbow Sprain

The Mets announced that they have placed right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a right-elbow sprain, retroactive to June 15. The team recalled righty Justin Garza from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Megill is going to miss at least four to five weeks, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. If Megill's […]

Tyler Glasnow Throws Simulated Game

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) threw a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday. This marks the second time that Glasnow has faced hitters while he works his way back from shoulder inflammation. The right-hander has been out since late April, but Glasnow appears to be making progress. The expectation is that Glasnow is […]

Gabriel Moreno Scratched on Tuesday With Sore Hand

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right-hand soreness, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Moreno dealt with a hand injury earlier in the month, so maybe he aggravated it. Fantasy managers should consider Moreno to be day-to-day for now […]

Hyeseong Kim Absent on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Hyeseong Kim is heading to the bench ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Kim is now out of the starting lineup for the third time in the last four games. Sadly, there isn't enough playing time for Kim to see regular at-bats in the Dodgers lineup right now. […]

Seth Brown Placed on Injured List

Athletics outfielder Seth Brown (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Brown has missed the last four games with this lingering elbow issue. The A's have finally decided to place him on the shelf because the injury wasn't getting better. Brown has struggled with the bat this season, so he's already […]

Gio Urshela Activated From Injured List

Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Urshela is back on the A's roster after being sidelined since late May due to a hamstring injury. He figures to be in the mix for playing time at third base with Max Muncy. Urshela was hitting extremely well […]

Danny Jansen Absent on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This appears to be a routine rest day for Jansen who has started in each of the last two games. During those games, Jansen went 2-for-8 with two singles and one RBI. Jansen has been […]

Joey Bart Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they reinstated catcher Joey Bart (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list. Bart will immediately return behind the plate to catch left-hander Bailey Falter on Tuesday and will bat sixth against Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize at Comerica Park. The 28-year-old backstop is returning to the big-league lineup […]

Josh Smith Out on Tuesday With Tight Hamstring

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals due to a tight upper left hamstring, according to manager Bruce Bochy. It is a similar injury to what Smith dealt with last year on his other leg. The 27-year-old didn't need a trip to […]

Jonathan India Returns to Royals Lineup

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (shoulder) is back at second base and is hitting leadoff for the Royals in Tuesday's game at Globe Life Field against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Jack Leiter. India is returning to action in Arlington after suffering a left-shoulder subluxation last Friday against the Athletics that kept him out […]

Lars Nootbaar Dropped to Seventh in Batting Order

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is starting in left field and batting seventh for Tuesday's road game in Chicago against the White Sox and right-hander Shane Smith. With Nootbaar slumping of late at the plate, this will be the first time all year that he hasn't served as St. Louis' leadoff hitter. Second baseman […]

Lenyn Sosa Activated and Starting on Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they reinstated infielder Lenyn Sosa (hip) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Sosa is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, playing first base and batting seventh against Cardinals left-hander […]

Andrew Benintendi on the Bench Against Lefty

Chicago White Sox left-handed-hitting outfielder Andrew Benintendi will take a seat with a left-handed pitcher on the mound in Tuesday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Austin Slater is starting in left field and will bat out of the two-hole against Cardinals lefty Matthew Liberatore. It's no surprise Benintendi is on the bench for […]

Luis Robert Jr. Back in Action Against Cardinals

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (thumb) is back on the field for Tuesday's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore, starting in center field and batting fifth in the lineup. The White Sox scratched Robert from Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers due to soreness in his right […]

Nick Castellanos Being Benched After "Inappropriate Comment"

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is sitting on Tuesday against the division-rival Miami Marlins because of an "inappropriate comment" he made after being removed from Monday's win, according to manager Rob Thomson. Max Kepler is starting in right field and will hit cleanup against Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill. Believe it or not, Castellanos will take […]

Bryson Stott Back in Action Versus Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (elbow) is back at the keystone and is hitting sixth against the division-rival Miami Marlins and right-hander Cal Quantrill on Tuesday. Stott is back in the lineup a day after suffering a hyperextended elbow in the win over Miami on Monday. Outside of some speed (11 stolen bases), the […]

Brett Baty Heads to the Bench With Groin Injury

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Ronny Mauricio will man the hot corner instead and will hit eighth against Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach. Despite a day off on Monday, Baty will not make the start after […]

Chandler Simpson Collects Three Hits, Steals Two Bases on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson went 3-for-5 on Tuesday with a run scored and two stolen bases for Triple-A Durham. The 24-year-old has continued to hit and steal bases since he was sent back to Triple-A, batting .340 (18-for-53) with six steals in 12 games. The Rays' seventh-ranked prospect showed well during his […]

Luke Weaver Throws Live Batting Practice Session

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session for the first time on Tuesday since injuring his hamstring a few weeks ago, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Weaver felt "great" and hasn't felt anything in his hamstring injury since a day or two after he […]

Ben Rice, Trent Grisham Out on Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice and outfielder Trent Grisham will both start on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx. Paul Goldschmidt is back at first base and is hitting sixth, while Cody Bellinger will shift to center field and hit third against Angels right-hander […]