Javier Assad Recalled, Will Start on Saturday

The Chicago Cubs have recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa to start Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, according to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. He'll take over for righty Jameson Taillon (groin), who's going on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his left groin. After missing the first four-plus months of the […]

Jameson Taillon Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Jameson Taillon (groin) on the 15-day injured list with left-groin tightness and recalled righty Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa. Taillon suffered the injury on Sunday when he had to leave early after tossing five innings of one-run ball in a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 33-year-old […]

Alex Call Out With Back Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Call (back) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to a lower-back injury, according to manager Dave Roberts. Call has really only been starting for a loaded Dodgers team when they face a left-handed pitcher like on Wednesday night versus Nick […]

Freddie Freeman Out Wednesday With Neck Stinger

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (neck) is dealing with a stinger and is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, with an off day coming on Thursday, the plan is for Freeman to be back in the lineup for Friday's […]

Victor Caratini in the Concussion Protocol

Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini (concussion) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies and is in the league's concussion protocol, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. With Yainer Diaz (hand) also missing another day due to an injury, the Astros called up backstop Cesar Salazar, who will […]

Jose Berrios Pushed Back to Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios won't make his scheduled start against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend. Instead, Shane Bieber, Kevin Gausman, and Max Scherzer will pitch this weekend. Berrios doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury, but the Jays want to be cautious down the stretch. The right-hander has already thrown over […]

Yainer Diaz Absent Again on Wednesday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Diaz was hit by a pitch on the left wrist during Sunday's game. He has been sidelined since then, but is available to come off the bench as a pinch-hitter. Fellow catcher Victor Caratini (head) […]

Aaron Ashby to Serve as Opener, Erick Fedde to Follow on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby is scheduled to take the mound as the opener for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The southpaw will make an emergency start with Quinn Priester (wrist) being pushed back to Saturday. Ashby figures to only throw an inning or two considering he pitched during Monday's contest. Newly signed Erick […]

Quinn Priester Pushed Back to Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Quinn Priester (wrist) was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday. According to Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Priester is being pushed back to Saturday due to a wrist issue. It doesn't sound like something that is going to require a trip to the injured list. Instead, the Brewers will opt to […]

Colson Montgomery Sitting Out on Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Montgomery has been playing through some left side discomfort, so he'll get the day off here. He underwent imaging, but it didn't reveal anything significant. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Montgomery […]

Alejandro Kirk Avoids Major Injury, Remains Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Kirk underwent X-rays on his hand after getting hit by a foul tip during Tuesday's game. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so Kirk appears to have avoided major injury. The Jays are going […]

Luis Robert Jr. Could Miss the Rest of the Season

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that outfilder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) suffered a Grade 2 hamsting strain and conceded that it's "possible he's done for the year." "We're committed to Luis," Getz said when asked how it affects the team's decision for his $20 million option for next season. With less than […]

Ernie Clement Considered Day-to-Day With Hairline Fracture in his Finger

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (finger) underwent a CT scan of his left hand on Tuesday that showed a small hairline fracture at the bottom of his middle finger, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Clement also had 10 stitches in his left shin after a collision at third base on Tuesday, but he's […]

Drew Millas Suffers Fracture and Dislocation of his Finger

Washington Nationals catcher Drew Millas (finger) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the New York Yankees with a fracture and a dislocation of his left second finger, according to Nationals Communications. Millas went hitless in his only at-bat of an eventual 11-2 blowout loss, and he was replaced behind the dish by Riley Adams. […]

Brewers Place Trevor Megill on Injured List With Flexor Strain

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday that they placed right-handed reliever Trevor Megill (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 25) with a right flexor strain and signed right-hander Erick Fedde to an undisclosed one-year deal in a corresponding move. The team also moved right-hander Logan Henderson (elbow) to the 60-day IL, ending […]

Luis Robert Jr. Placed on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a left-hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Robert was injured in Game 2 of the series against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Given the 28-year-old's […]

Alfredo Duno Riding 12-Game Hit Streak at Single-A

Cincinnati Reds catching prospect Alfredo Duno went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two RBI, and a run scored on Tuesday for Single-A Daytona. The performance extended his hit streak to 12 games, during which time he's gone 17-for-41 (.415) with six doubles, five home runs, 19 RBI, 13 runs scored, and a 10:6 BB:K. […]

Angel Genao Smacks Grand Slam on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Angel Genao hit a grand slam on Tuesday for Double-A Akron, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored in the contest. The Guardians' third-ranked prospect has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 15-for-49 (.306) with four doubles, a triple, and a home run during that stretch. […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Hits Seventh Double-A Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt drew a walk and hit a two-run home run in a 1-for-4 day at the plate on Tuesday for Double-A Amarillo, scoring twice in the contest as well. The D-backs' second-ranked prospect has flourished since his promotion to Double-A, slashing .290/.413/.492 with seven home runs and 14 steals in […]

Pablo Lopez Goes Four Innings in Second Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) made his second minor-league rehab start on Tuesday night with Triple-A St. Paul and went four innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out five. Lopez threw 46 of his 68 pitches for strikes and got 12 swings and misses. It […]

Spencer Strider to be Given an Extra Day Before Next Start

The Atlanta Braves are expected to give right-hander Spencer Strider an extra day off before his next start, which will deprive him of a two-start week, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Meanwhile, impressive rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep will be afforded one more start in what has been a dominant month of August. The 26-year-old […]

Dante Nori Earns Promotion to High-A Jersey Shore

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Dante Nori has been promoted to High-A Jersey Shore after a solid campaign at Single-A Clearwater. The Phils' sixth-ranked prospect slashed .262/.363/.381 with four home runs and a 66:75 BB:K in 109 games played. His 63 runs scored and 37 stolen bases were both top five in the Florida State League […]

Janson Junk Goes on Injured List With Ulnar Nerve Irritation

The Miami Marlins announced on Wednesday that they placed right-hander Janson Junk (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 24) with right ulnar-nerve irritation and recalled right-handers Seth Martinez and Freddy Tarnok from Triple-A Jacksonville in corresponding moves. Left-hander Josh Simpson was optioned to Jacksonville. The 29-year-old Junk was forced to exit his […]

Jonah Tong's MLB Debut on Friday Could be a Spot Start

New York Mets rookie right-hander Jonah Tong, the No. 52 overall prospect in baseball, will make his major-league debut on Friday in a start against the division-rival Miami Marlins, league sources told The Athletic's Will Sammon and Tim Britton. Tong didn't allow a run and struck out 17 in 11 2/3 innings in his two […]

John Means Allows Four Runs in Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means wasn't very sharp in his latest minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Columbus, as he allowed four earned runs on three hits (all homers) while walking two and striking out two in three innings of work in a loss to Triple-A Louisville. It was his first start at the […]

Brandon Birdsell to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell (elbow) will undergo season-ending elbow surgery after just four starts at Triple-A this season. The Cubs' ninth-ranked prospect got a late start to the season because of a shoulder injury, coming off the injured list in mid-July and pitching to a 3.38 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 12.5 percent […]

Landen Roupp to Miss Four Weeks

San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp (knee) will miss four weeks after a second opinion confirmed he has a bone bruise in his left knee. Roupp suffered the injury in his most recent start, Aug. 20 against the San Diego Padres, when he had to be carted off the field. With the Giants at 64-68 […]

Brendan Rodgers Pulled From Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers (head/back) is dealing with lumbar spine inflammation and has been pulled from his rehab assignment. This continues an injury-riddled season for Rodgers, who landed on the 10-day IL on June 18 with an oblique strain and has faced multiple setbacks since then. In his first Triple-A rehab game on […]

Jacob Latz to Start on Wednesday

The Texas Rangers announced that left-hander Jacob Latz will start against the Los Angeles on Wednesday. Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) had been in line to toe the rubber, but his superb season came to an end on Tuesday as a result of a strained rotator cuff. While Latz has been effective in his own right this […]

Rob Refsnyder Nearing Return

The Boston Red Sox plan to activate outfielder Rob Refsnyder (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on either Wednesday or Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Refsnyder hasn't played since Aug. 13 as a result of a strained left oblique. The right-handed Refsnyder has done most of his damage in his career against southpaws, which has […]