Maximo Acosta Called Up for Major-League Debut

Miami Marlins infield prospect Maximo Acosta has been called up from Triple-A Jacksonville for what will be his major league debut. The Marlins' 25th-ranked prospect was hitting just .232 with an elevated 26.3 percent strikeout rate at Triple-A, however, he does possess some power, as evidenced by the 12 home runs in 106 games. He can […]

Rob Refsnyder on the Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Boston Red Sox announced on Monday that they placed outfielder Rob Refsnyder (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 15) with a left-oblique strain and recalled infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. The team also designated catcher Ali Sanchez for assignment. Given the nature of Refsnyder's injury, it's […]

Marlins Place Graham Pauley on Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Miami Marlins announced on Monday that they placed infielder Graham Pauley (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 17) with a right-oblique strain and recalled infield prospect Maximo Acosta from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Pauley suffered an oblique strain over the weekend that will most likely sideline him beyond the […]

Noah Schultz Progressing, Could Return in Late August

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz (knee) has not pitched in a game at Triple-A Charlotte since July 3 after being scratched due to knee discomfort prior to his start on July 19. Chicago's second-ranked prospect is progressing and could return before the end of the month, however, the team is being cautious with […]

Chase Burns Will Throw on Monday

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Chase Burns (elbow) is scheduled to throw on Monday, and the Reds fully expect him to contribute before the end of the 2025 season. "We think (Chase Burns) can be a weapon for us going down the stretch," manager Terry Francona said. Burns landed on the 15-day injured list last Friday […]

Tylor Megill Punches Out Nine in Rehab Start

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) looked good in his minor-league rehab start with Double-A Binghamton on Sunday, throwing 3 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out nine. Megill threw 39 of his 55 pitches for strikes in what was his second rehab outing. The 30-year-old is returning from […]

Wilyer Abreu Plans to Return Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) is likely to miss the team's two-game series against the Baltimore Orioles as he deals with tightness in his right calf. It doesn't appear Abreu will land on the 10-day injured list, though, as he plans to return to the lineup on Thursday to start a four-game set […]

Javier Assad Optioned to Minors

The Chicago Cubs have optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa and recalled lefty Luke Little, according to Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network. Assad missed the first four-plus months of the season with an oblique strain and finally returned Aug. 12 to make two starts. The 28-year-old combined for eight frames in those outings […]

Isaac Collins Reinstated From Paternity List

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that they have reinstated outfielder Isaac Collins (personal) from the paternity list and optioned infielder Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville. Collins is back after missing the Brewers' weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, but he is not in the lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader versus the Chicago Cubs on […]

Zach Agnos Could Begin Playing Catch on Monday

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Zach Agnos (elbow) hopes to begin playing catch on Monday, but there's still no clear timetable for his return from the 15-day injured list. Agnos went on the IL on July 27 with a flexor strain, and with time running out on the Rockies' season, he may not pitch again this […]

Brendan Donovan to Sit Out Again on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (foot/groin) will sit out Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Donovan hasn't played since last Wednesday as he continues to deal with pain in his left foot that has caused soreness in his groin. The Cardinals do not intend […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Return This Weekend

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) has a chance to return from the 60-day injured list later this week, according to general manager Dana Brown. Alvarez, out since May 2 with a fractured right hand, will begin a rehab assignment at the Double-A level on Tuesday. He'll get Wednesday off and then try to […]

Cal Raleigh Homers in the Little League Classic on Sunday

Seattle Mariners All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh gave the kids at the 2025 MLB Little League Classic something to cheer about on Sunday night, as he went 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run scored, and a two-run blast in the seventh inning as the Mariners were defeated by the New York Mets 7-3. The home run […]

Kristian Campbell Still Has Work to do in Triple-A

Boston Red Sox utilityman Kristian Campbell has continued to play well in Triple-A Worcester of late, hitting .323 with a .943 OPS in 26 games since the All-Star break. When asked this weekend about Campbell's progress, though, Alex Cora was evasive and said, "I've been watching the at-bats," Cora said. "He's producing, but there's still […]

Tyler Stephenson Dealing With a Thumb Injury

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) sat out of Sunday's contest and was available in case of an emergency after injuring his thumb during the series in Pittsburgh on August 8 and re-aggravated it on August 15 against the Brewers. Jose Trevino replaced him behind the dish and would continue to do so if Stephenson […]

Francisco Alvarez to Undergo MRI on His Thumb Monday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) appeared to injure his thumb diving into second base after doubling in the seventh inning of the Little League Classic on Sunday. He will return to New York on the off-day, Monday, to undergo an MRI. Alvarez is considered day-to-day at this time, and fantasy managers will want […]

Drew Gilbert Hits First Career MLB Home Run

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Drew Gilbert went 2-for-4 with his first-career home run during their victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. Gilbert would hit a solo shot in the seventh inning off Tampa Bay relief pitcher Mason Englert. Before Sunday's two-hit effort, Gilbert got off to a slow start in the […]

Charlie Condon Goes Deep on Sunday

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon continued to stay hot in the batter's box on Sunday. Facing Double-A Harrisburg, the former third overall pick went 1-for-2 with a home run and a walk. Since the start of the month, Condon has held a strong .288/.422/.500 line with a .922 OPS, three doubles and two […]

Leodalis De Vries Earns Promotion to Double-A

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries is earning the call to join Double-A. This is a surprising move as the shortstop is only 18 years old. De Vries was the headliner piece that the Athletics acquired in the deal that sent relief pitcher Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres before the trade deadline. Throughout […]

Andrew Painter Rebounds at Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter was able to bounce back in his most recent outing at Triple-A. After allowing a hefty nine hits and seven earned runs in his outing on August 10 against Scranton Wilkes/Barre, Painter tossed five innings of three-run ball (two earned) en route to picking up the victory over […]

Nathaniel Lowe Finalizing Deal with Boston

The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Earlier this week, the Nationals opted to designate Low for assignment. However, the 30-year-old first baseman was able to find a new home rather quickly. He will now join a Boston lineup that has had a revolving door at first base, including […]

Arizona Could Trade Ketel Marte in the Offseason

The Arizona Diamondbacks could look for a trade partner for second baseman Ketel Marte in the offseason. According to Mike Rodriguez, teammates of Marte have expressed "dissatisfaction regarding his behavior and attendance." Bob Nightengale of USA Today noted that the team is considering accepting trade offers for him during the offseason. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Lars Nootbaar Exits Early with Muscle Cramping

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (cramping) was pulled from the game after seven innings in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees. While it was initially concerning, it turned out that he was just experiencing muscle cramping, reports Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He was 3-for-4 in the game before being replaced by […]

Wade Miley Pulled From Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (forearm) was pulled from his rehab assignment after experiencing soreness during his first outing with Double-A Chattanooga on Friday, reports Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The soreness was presumably in his throwing forearm, which is what has kept him sidelined since June 15. There are no updates on […]

Erik Miller Headed for MRI on Elbow

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Erik Miller (elbow) felt something in his elbow during a rehab outing on Friday and is headed for an MRI, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports. This isn't good news at all for the lefty, who has been on the injured list since the beginning of […]

German Marquez Set to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (biceps) is set to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He'll be making the start at Triple-A Albuquerque with the plan to make a follow-up start on Sunday before returning to the major league rotation. The 30-year-old has been out since July 20 with […]

Jackson Merrill Nursing Sore Ankle

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) left Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers in the fourth inning due to a sore ankle, reports Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego. He twisted his left ankle while running out of the box during Saturday's game, and it ultimately didn't heal to a point where the […]

Samuel Basallo Collects First Career Hit

Baltimore Orioles catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo made his MLB debut against the Houston Astros on Sunday. It was a fairly quiet day for Basallo, but he was able to make some noise late in the game. Basallo smacked a two-RBI single in the eighth inning for his first career hit. He would finish this game […]

Juan Mejia Earns First Career Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Juan Mejia was asked to close down Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It wasn't a pretty outing as Mejia allowed three straight hits to load up the bases. He gave up an earned run on a sacrifice fly, but was able to earn his first career save. Mejia normally doesn't […]

Jordan Westburg Knocks in Five Runs

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg continued his hot stretch of play during Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. His biggest hit of the day came in the form of a three-run home run off right-hander Shawn Dubin in the fifth inning. Westburg would finish his day 4-for-5 with a homer, five RBI, and two runs […]