Luis Garcia To Make Second Rehab Start On Thursday

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) will make his second minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Double-A Corpus Christi, according to manager Joe Espada. Garcia's first rehab appearance was a one-inning outing last Friday in the Florida Complex League. The 27-year-old is on the rehab trail after undergoing Tommy John surgery, so he's likely to […]

Ryan Weathers To Be Evaluated In 1-2 Weeks

Miami Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers (finger) will be evaluated to throw in one to two weeks. Weathers isn't going to return anytime soon and has already been shut down for almost a month with a left index-finger strain. Even if he's cleared to resume a throwing program in one to two weeks, there's no guarantee […]

Sixto Sanchez Throws A Bullpen Session

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia last Saturday. It was the second time that Sanchez has thrown off a mound since landing on the 60-day injured list but he won't be eligible to rejoin the Marlins' pitching staff until August. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has a long history […]

Edward Cabrera To Make Another Rehab Start On Saturday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (shoulder) will throw six innings or 80 to 85 pitches in his next minor-league rehab start on Saturday at Triple-A Jacksonville. As long as Cabrera doesn't suffer a setback with his right shoulder this weekend on the farm, it will be his last rehab start before rejoining Miami's big-league starting […]

Harrison Bader Leaves Early With Head/Neck Injury

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader (head, neck) hit the wall near the base of his head/neck in the third inning of Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals and was forced to leave the game. Bader cleared tests and is hoping to play on Wednesday, so it appears that he has escaped a serious injury. […]

Endy Rodriguez Hitting From The Left Side

Pittsburgh Pirates switch-hitting catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) is now hitting live batting practice from the left side, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Rodriguez will miss the entire 2024 season after undergoing elbow surgery in December, but it's good to see that the 24-year-old backstop is making progress in his recovery. The Dominican […]

David Bednar Playing Catch Out To 120 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that closer David Bednar (oblique) is playing catch out to 120 feet and will throw from the slope of a mound in the coming days. Bednar is throwing once again after going on the 15-day injured list on June 23 with an oblique strain. It wouldn't […]

Tyler Mahle Starts Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (elbow) began a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. Manager Bruce Bochy said it's expected that Mahle will throw around 35 to 40 pitches, depending on how stressful his first couple of innings are. Mahle had Tommy John surgery when he was with the Minnesota Twins last […]

Josh Jung Still Not Swinging

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) said he's just taking everything day by day at this point and hasn't swung a bat since his last minor-league rehab game on June 20. Jung is still sore but everything remains fine structurally in his surgically repaired wrist after he visited with a specialist. While it's good […]

Still No Timetable For Michael Harris II

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) has yet to test his hamstring by running, but that could happen soon. As a result, Harris still doesn't have a timetable for his return from the injured list. The 23-year-old center fielder continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 left-hamstring stain and won't be […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr.- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: It remains to be seen if the Atlanta Braves will call up their No. 6 prospect, Nacho Alvarez Jr., at any point this season. MLB Pipeline has Alvarez's estimated arrival to the majors in 2025, but the young shortstop is making a strong case to be […]

Leo Jimenez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deeper Formats ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Toronto Blue Jays called up their No. 5 prospect, Leo Jimenez, ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. With Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left knee sprain) heading to the 10-day injured list, the Blue Jays filled that roster spot with Jimenez. The 23-year-old middle infielder […]

Noble Meyer Continues To Show Strikeout Potential

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Noble Meyer has continued to average a strikeout per inning even after moving up to High-A. Meyer was promoted to High-A Beloit on May 27 and has struck out 12 batters through his first 12 innings with a 4.50 ERA and 0.92 WHIP. He has allowed just five free passes. Earlier […]

Tyler Black Tallies Two Hits In Return To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Tyler Black was recently optioned to Triple-A Nashville after getting another short stint in the major leagues. In his first game back in the minors on Monday, July 1, the 23-year-old went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a walk. Through 54 games at Triple-A this season, Black has posted a strong […]

Ethan Salas In Seven-Game Slump

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas has not tallied one hit in his past seven games at High-A Fort Wayne. Before this slump, the 18-year-old backstop was beginning to find some rhythm with a six-game hitting streak. In that stretch, Salas tallied two hits in four out of the six games. Overall, Salas has […]

Walker Jenkins Caps Off Week With Second Long Ball Of The Season

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins capped off a big week by tallying two hits on Saturday, June 29, including his second round-tripper of the campaign. During the week, the number five ranked prospect on MLB.com posted a strong .290/.353/.516 slash line with nine total hits, nine RBI, and a 3:4 BB:K ratio. After missing […]

Joe Kelly Beginning Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Joe Kelly (shoulder) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with an appearance for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. It's good news that Kelly has finally started a rehab assignment, but manager Dave Roberts said over the weekend that Kelly was unlikely to return to the big-league bullpen before the All-Star break […]

Shane Baz Scratched From Triple-A Start, Could Join Major-League Roster

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz was scratched from his start on Tuesday evening at Triple-A Durham as he may be needed to provide depth on the major league roster, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays are scheduled to play against the Royals on Wednesday and Thursday, but there […]

Clayton Kershaw Resumes Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) has started throwing again after experiencing shoulder soreness last week. Kershaw said he was relieved an MRI exam didn't reveal any more damage and that some "shots" helped alleviate the discomfort in his left arm. He is hopeful the pause won't push his timeline back too much into […]

Dean Kremer To Return From Injured List And Start Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (triceps) will return from the 15-day injured list to start on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Right-hander Corbin Burnes will make his next start on Thursday after missing the team's series over the weekend while on the paternity list. Kremer will return to the rotation in Baltimore after missing the […]

Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber Hit In The Cages Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) and outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) both hit in the batting cages on Tuesday at Wrigley Field before the game against the Chicago Cubs. Harper and Schwarber also did some jogging. "They're coming along," manager Rob Thomson said. "I don't think they're too far away. I don't know […]

J.T. Realmuto Hits On The Field

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) did receiving drills and was set to hit on the field on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing a right-knee meniscectomy on June 12. Realmuto had hit in the indoor cages the last few days before moving to the field before Tuesday's contest. It remains to be seen […]

Kerry Carpenter Shut Down After Experiencing More Discomfort

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (back) experienced more discomfort in his back while completing his return-to-play progression and is now back to rest and rehab on a daily basis. Carpenter is attempting to return from a lumbar spine stress fracture and had resumed baseball activities on June 21. The 26-year-old wasn't going to be ready […]

Casey Mize To Land On Injured List On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) will be placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a hamstring injury that he suffered in his last start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. It was initially believed that Mize was suffering from a hamstring cramp on Sunday, but it turned out to be a […]

Jack Flaherty Receives Injection For His Back, Skipping Next Start

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (back) received another injection in his back and will skip his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the division-rival Minnesota Twins. Instead, as long as he recovers well from the injection, the 28-year-old appears to be lined up to return to the rotation against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians. It's the […]

Alek Thomas Reinstated And Starting On Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Alek Thomas (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned rookie infielder Blaze Alexander to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Thomas will also be reinserted right back into the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, as he's playing center field and batting […]

Julio Rodriguez Dropped To Seventh In Batting Order

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez has been dropped to seventh in the batting order on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. The 23-year-old Dominican outfielder has fallen flat in his third season in the big leagues in 2024 after winning American League Rookie of the Year honors in 2022 and being […]

Taylor Ward Back In Angels Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (head) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Oakland Athletics and right-hander Mitch Spence, playing left field and batting third in the order. Ward left Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers as a precautionary move in the bottom of the ninth inning after he […]

Matt Vierling Missing Another Game On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (foot) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday for the series opener against the division-rival Minnesota Twins. Vierling was scratched from Sunday's lineup with left-foot soreness, but X-rays came back clean, so he's considered day-to-day for now. Check back on Wednesday to see if […]

Max Kepler Resting Against A Left-Hander

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler will head to the bench on Tuesday against the visiting Detroit Tigers and tough left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal. Kepler typically heads to the bench against left-handers, so this shouldn't be a surprise for fantasy managers at this point in the season. Manuel Margot will make the start in right field […]