Pablo Lopez Set to Start Rehab Assignment on Thursday

The plan is for Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday night against Triple-A Round Rock, according to Darren Wolfson. Lopez is working his way back from a Grade 2 teres major muscle strain and was able to throw live batting practice last week. […]

Taylor Trammell Carted Off After Crashing Into Outfield Wall

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park after hitting the wall hard while pursuing a triple by Dillon Dingler, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Trammell tried to walk off the field with help but couldn't make it and […]

Caleb Boushley to Make First Career Start on Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Caleb Boushley will make his first start in the big leagues on Wednesday againt the hosting Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. All 20 of Boushley's appearances in the big leagues this year for the Rangers have come out of the bullpen, and […]

Salvador Perez Back From Illness on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (illness) is back behind the plate and will hit fifth for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Caleb Boushley. Perez was under the weather to begin the week and missed the first two games of the series against Texas on Monday and Tuesday, but he's feeling […]

Eli Willits to Debut at Single-A Fredericksburg on Thursday

Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Eli Willits is expected to make his professional debut at Single-A Fredericksburg on Thursday. The top selection in this year's Draft has been working out at the team's spring training facility in Florida up to this point, and will get a chance to get some at-bats against Single-A pitchers before getting […]

Max Clark Exits Early on Tuesday With Apparent Hand Injury

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark (hand) exited Tuesday's game for Double-A Erie after a swing-and-miss on a pitch during his at-bat in the third inning. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect left with the trainer after having his hand examined. No official word has been given on the specifics of the injury, however, he is absent […]

Kevin McGonigle Homers, Keeps Rolling at Double-A

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle continued to show why he's shot up the prospect ranks over the last two seasons, going 2-for-4 at Double-A Erie on Tuesday, including a double, a solo home run, and two runs scored. It was his fifth home run in his last six games and, impressively, it came off […]

Felix Bautista has Surgery on Torn Rotator Cuff

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (shoulder) had successful surgery on Tuesday with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles to fix a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum in his right arm, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. Bautista is expected to miss at least the next 12 months. The 30-year-old had already been ruled […]

Ty Madden Not Expected to Pitch This Season

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ty Madden (shoulder) is said to be completing a return-to-play throwing progression, however, the right-hander is not expected to return to the mound this season, even inclusive of any potential minor league rehab assignment, per manager A.J. Hinch. The 25-year-old strained his throwing shoulder in the spring and is now expected […]

Eric Lauer Temporarily Moving to the Bullpen

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer will be available out of the bullpen this weekend in the series against the Miami Marlins, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. "This is not a [permanent] move to the bullpen," manager John Schneider reiterated. It's unclear when Lauer will make another start, but it sounds like the Blue […]

Will Banfield Called Up from Triple-A Louisville

Cincinnati Reds catching prospect Will Banfield has been called up from Triple-A Louisville for his big league debut as Tyler Stephenson (thumb) heads to the injured list with a broken thumb. The 25-year-old is spending his first season in the Reds' organization this year after spending the first part of his career with Miami ever […]

Jared Jones Could Start Throwing Program Next Month

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) could begin a throwing program in September if his meeting with surgeon Dr. Keith Meister goes well early in the month, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Jones is almost four months removed from having surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow, which he […]

Oneil Cruz Ramping Up his Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (concussion) has been ramping up his activities of late, according to senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. However, Cruz still isn't ready to come off the seven-day concussion list. "He's making progress and he's improving and he's feeling a lot better," Tomczyk said. The 26-year-old went on the seven-day […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Get Thursday Off

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will be off for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, according to manager Dave Roberts. Catcher Will Smith will likely serve as the designated hitter, which means Dalton Rushing should be behind the plate. It will be Ohtani's first true day off of […]

Reds Place Tyler Stephenson on Injured List With Thumb Fracture

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they placed catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 17) with a left-thumb fracture and selected the contract of catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. If Stephenson requires surgery on his thumb, it's possible he won't be back again […]

Erik Miller Shut Down With Elbow Inflammation

San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller (elbow) has been diagnosed with inflammation in his left elbow after undergoing an MRI. The southpaw will take two weeks off from throwing before the Giants re-evaluate him, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Miller has already been out for a month and a half since […]

Jorge Mateo to Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo (elbow/hamstring) will begin a Triple-A rehab assignment on Wednesday. Mateo originally went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow on June 7, but after straining his left hamstring in a rehab game on June 29, the team moved him to the 60-day IL. If he completes […]

Josiah Gray Throws Live Batting Practice

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (elbow/forearm) threw live batting practice on Tuesday. It's the first time the 27-year-old has faced hitters since he underwent Tommy John surgery and internal-brace procedure in July 2024. Even if Gray is unable to return this year, it's a good sign heading into the offseason. Gray only took the ball […]

Josh Lowe Expects to Return Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) expects to rejoin the team's lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. "I'm good to go," said Lowe, who has been out since last Friday with tightness in his right oblique. Lowe seemed to break out in 2023 with a .292/.335/.500 line, 20 homers, 83 RBI, 71 […]

Dominic Canzone Out Again on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (wrist/hand) is taking a seat for the second straight game on Wednesday. Dylan Moore will play right field in Canzone's place and hit eighth against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Canzone hasn't played since he left Monday's 12-7 loss to the Phillies after suffering a bruised left arm on a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Remains Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) is out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Ty France will take over at first base and bat sixth in a meeting with right-hander Johan Oviedo. Guerrero hasn't played since he left a 5-2 loss to the Pirates early on Monday with tightness […]

Bubba Chandler to Join Pirates on Friday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote prized right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to the majors before Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. While Chandler will initially work as a long reliever for the Pirates, he'll also have a chance to start games, according to Hiles. Now 22 years old, […]

Daniel Palencia Records his 17th Save on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia recorded his 17th save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, giving up a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. The hard-throwing right-hander threw 11 of his 17 pitches for strikes and ended the game on […]

Luis Severino Continues his Throwing Program

Athletics right-hander Luis Severino was unexpectedly placed on the injured list on August 12, retroactive to August 6. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, on Tuesday, Severino continued a throwing program. Severino is eligible to return from the injured list on Thursday, but it does not appear that will be the case with him, as […]

Max Muncy Still Not Swinging a Bat

The Athletics' young infielder, Max Muncy (hand), is doing defensive baseball activities, but still has not been doing any hitting, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Muncy has been out of the lineup since July 22, landing on the 10-day injured list with a hairline fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal. On August 5, […]

Simeon Woods Richardson Set to Make Another Rehab Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) is scheduled to pitch four innings Thursday for Triple-A St. Paul, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. Woods Richardson will make his second rehab start after having a procedure earlier this month to remove a parasite from his digestive tract. He threw two innings Friday for St. Paul. Assuming […]

Kenley Jansen Considered Day-to-Day With a "Physical" Injury

Los Angeles Angels reliever Kenley Jansen (undisclosed) said he was bothered by something physical, but he didn't want to say what it was. When asked if he might miss some time, he said, "Just gonna take it day by day and see where we're at," Jeff Fletcher, Angels beat writer, reports. Something must have happened […]

Jac Caglianone Homers in Rehab Game

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run on Tuesday against Triple-A Columbus. Caglianone has been looking healthy during his rehab games, going 12-for-24 with three home runs and a stolen base in six games. The slugging first baseman will look to translate that success back to the major […]

Jacob Wilson Homers In Rehab Game Tuesday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) had a solid third rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run while playing seven innings. The 23-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 26 with a fractured left forearm. He is now hitting .273 in 11 at-bats during […]

Hagen Smith Strikes Out Seven Over Five Innings

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith allowed one run on two hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across five innings on Tuesday against Double-A Rocket City. The left-hander generated 16 swinging strikes for the outing and did well to limit damage and be more efficient. Before this start, Smith had allowed either two […]