Alec Burleson Plays Catch on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson (wrist) was seen playing catch ahead of Monday's game against the Athletics. It's a good sign to see Burleson playing catch after landing on the injured list on Friday due to right wrist inflammation. Burleson received an injection to help with the discomfort. The fact he is already throwing […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Scratched on Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Tatis was expected to play, but was ultimately held out due to hamstring tightness. After Sunday's game, Tatis mentioned that he has been dealing with hamstring tightness. The Padres will take the cautious […]

Nolan Arenado Nearing Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is expected to join the team on Wednesday. After that, Arenado will have his injured right shoulder examined by a doctor on Thursday. If everything goes well, Arenado could be cleared to work out with the team ahead of Thursday's contest. The next step would be for […]

Brendan Donovan Goes Through Full Workout

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) was able to go through a full workout on Monday. Donovan was able to do running, hitting, and fielding without any issues. The plan is for Donovan to do another workout ahead of Tuesday's game. If that goes well, Donovan will likely be sent out on a rehab […]

Chase Meidroth Removed Early on Monday With Ankle Sprain

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth (ankle) was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It's unclear when Meidroth suffered the injury, but he was lifted late in the game due to a right ankle sprain. He finished the day 1-for-4 with a homer and two RBI. It doesn't […]

Jake Burger Activated From Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated infielder Jake Burger (wrist) from the 10-day injured list with rosters expanding on Monday. The team also reinstated right-handed reliever Chris Martin (calf) from the 15-day IL. The Rangers have not released their starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks, so it's unclear if Burger is back […]

Francisco Alvarez Could be Back Soon

New York Mets catcher Francico Alvarez (thumb, pinkie) could be back in the big leagues soon, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. During his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse due to a torn ligament in his right thumb, Alvarez suffered a broken pinkie finger on his left hand last Tuesday. However, he was […]

Kodai Senga in Danger of Losing Rotation Spot?

The Athletic's Tim Britton writes that New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is in danger of losing his spot in the regular-season starting rotation after another dud of a performance in Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins in which he allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings. "We're going to have some discussion about […]

MacKenzie Gore Hopes to Return This Year

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (shoulder) is optimistic that he can return this year after landing on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with left-shoulder inflammation. After a strong start to the 2025 season, Gore has struggled in the second half, recording a 7.54 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in eight starts. His shoulder injury could […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long to Start on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo and will make the start on Tuesday against the New York Mets, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive. It will be Gipson-Long's seventh appearance and third start for the Tigers this year after he had a nice 2.70 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 26 […]

Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech Reinstated From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated infielder Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) and right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (knee) from the injured list with rosters expanding on Monday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Kim is returning from the 10-day IL, while Kopech is back from the 60-day IL. Kim has been out since July 28 with shoulder bursitis […]

Jonathan India Goes on Injured List With Wrist Sprain

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they placed second baseman Jonathan India (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 30) with a left-wrist sprain and also recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha. India missed each of the team's last two games before landing on the IL to begin the week. […]

Edward Cabrera Heading to Injured List With Elbow Sprain

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) is heading to the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right-elbow sprain, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. It could help explain why Cabrera struggled in his most recent start, when he allowed six runs (five earned) in four innings over the New York Mets on Saturday. […]

Jackson Merrill Back From Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and also recalled right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso. Merrill is back in the fold for the Friars, but he won't start in Monday's series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Ramon Laureano will get […]

Robert Gasser to Get Work as Long Reliever at Nashville

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser will transition from starter to reliever at Triple-A Nashville, with the team working to get him multi-inning relief appearances in the event that is what the Brewers could need down the stretch as they make a push for a division crown. Gasser recently completed his recovery from Tommy John surgery, making […]

Joey Ortiz Reinstated and Starting on Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated infielder Joey Ortiz (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday, and he's starting at shortstop and batting ninth for Monday's series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker at American Family Field. Ortiz's return from the IL will push Andruw Monasterio back to a utility role in […]

Humberto Cruz Undergoes Internal-Brace Procedure

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Humberto Cruz (elbow) underwent an internal-brace procedure last week to repair his UCL, officially ending his season, and with a nine- to 12-month recovery timeline, it likely will cause him to miss most of next season as well. The Padres' third-ranked prospect is just 18 years old, though, so he […]

Christian Zazueta Makes First Start at High-A Great Lakes

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Christian Zazueta made his first start for High-A Great Lakes on Sunday, although he pitched just one inning for the Loons. The Dodgers' 16th-ranked prospect did not allow a hit or a walk in his lone inning of work, striking out one batter on a 97 mph fastball. The 20-year-old […]

Derek Hill Leaves Early Monday With Hamstring Discomfort

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) left Monday's game early in th third inning against the Washington Nationals in D.C. with right-hamstring discomfort, according to Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio. Hill injured his hamstring while running to first base on a groundout to shortstop in his only plate appearance. Jakob Marsee shifted from left field […]

Mitch Farris Called Up from Double-A Rocket City for Debut

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Mitch Farris was called up from Double-A Rocket City on Monday. The 24-year-old's 2025 numbers don't jump off the page, recording a 4.27 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 17.2 percent K-BB%, but he had pitched better since mid-July, posting a 2.66 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 22.3 percent K-BB% over […]

Harry Ford Called Up for Major-League Debut

Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford has been called up to the majors from Triple-A Tacoma for what will be his major-league debut. The Mariners' fourth-ranked prospect was having a productive season for the Rainiers, hitting .283 with 16 home runs while boasting a .408 OBP thanks to a phenomenal 16.2 percent walk rate. After […]

Warming Bernabel Absent Against Giants

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Warming Bernabel (knee, quadriceps) is not in the team's starting lineup at Coors Field for Monday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Orlando Arcia is getting the nod at first base and will bat ninth for the Rockies against Giants right-hander Kai-Wei Teng. Bernabel is missing a second straight […]

Matt Chapman Back in Action on Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (foot, shin) is starting at third base and batting fifth for Monday's series opener against the hosting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Chase Dollander at Coors Field. Chapman was pulled out of Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles early after he fouled a ball off his foot/shin, but […]

Victor Scott II Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Victor Scott II (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Monday, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. However, Scott is not in the starting lineup for the series opener against the visiting Athletics at Busch Stadium, with rookie Nathan Church making another start in center field and hitting […]

Nick Kurtz Still Unavailable on Monday

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz remains sidelined for Monday's series opener on the road at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tyler Soderstrom will make another start at first base and will bat cleanup against Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray. Kurtz will be missing his third straight start on Monday due to an oblique […]

Fraser Ellard Serving as Opener Against Twins

The Chicago White Sox called up left-hander Fraser Ellard from Triple-A Charlotte to have him serve as their opener for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The White Sox also recalled infielder Bryan Ramos from Charlotte. Ellard should be avoided as a fantasy streamer on Monday, as he will likely […]

Bailey Falter Throws From Mound

Kansas City Royals left-hander Bailey Falter (biceps) threw from the mound on Saturday for the first time since he went on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 23. Falter has been out with a biceps contusion, which he suffered when he took a line drive off the arm in a 7-5 loss to the Detroit […]

Cole Ragans Progressing Toward Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (shoulder) is one step closer to starting a minor-league rehab assignment after he threw approximately 40 pitches in a two-up bullpen session on Sunday. Ragans will face live hitters sometime soon, and if he gets through that without issues, he'll head to the minors. The 27-year-old landed on the […]

John Means Sharp in Triple-A Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means (elbow) made his fourth minor-league rehab start on Sunday and pitched well for Triple-A Columbus. Means tossed four innings of two-hit ball, allowed one unearned run, and recorded four strikeouts against two walks on 58 pitches (37 strikes). The former Baltimore Oriole hasn't gone past 61 pitches in any of […]

Taylor Ward Doing Better, Not in Lineup on Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (head) is doing better after he collided with the left-field wall in Houston on Sunday. Ward, who was bleeding and had to be carted off the field, told Sam Blum of The Athletic that he needed stitches for a cut above his right eye. Ward was fortunate to avoid […]