Lane Thomas "Progressing Really Well"

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) is "feeling a lot better" and "progressing really well" as he works back from plantar fasciitis in his right foot, manager Stephen Vogt said. Thomas has been running and participating in some baseball activities as he moves toward a potential September return. The 29-year-old has gone through a slow […]

Jameson Taillon Effective in Triple-A Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) was sharp in his third and final rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. Taillon tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball with four strikeouts and two walks on 84 pitches (51 strikes). Cubs manager Craig Counsell indicated beforehand that it would be the last start in the […]

Hunter Greene Stellar in Return From Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene turned in an ace-like performance on Wednesday in an 8-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Making his return after missing two-plus months with a groin injury, Greene fired six shutout innings and allowed three hits with no walks and six strikeouts on 85 pitches (58 strikes). He generated 16 whiffs […]

Miguel Amaya Carted Off Field on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (leg) had to be carted off the field on Wednesday after suffering an apparent leg injury against the Toronto Blue Jays. Amaya went down with the injury when he stepped on first base awkwardly on an infield single in the top of the eighth inning. The Cubs replaced him with […]

Brock Stewart has No Structural Damage in Shoulder

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brock Stewart (shoulder) does not have any structural damage in his injured right shoulder, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. Rather, Stewart is dealing with "wear and tear," Roberts said. The Dodgers placed the 33-year-old on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with inflammation. Stewart has since received an injection and won't […]

Nick Kurtz Sitting on Wednesday

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is getting the night off on Wednesday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. Tyler Soderstrom will replace Kurtz at first base and bat cleanup, while Carlos Cortes will play left field and occupy the leadoff spot. Kurtz is off after starting 14 games in a row for the A's […]

Curtis Mead Expected to Play Regularly at Third Base

With Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas (oblique) returning from the 15-day injured list and playing first base on Tuesday, infielder Curtis Mead made the start at third base. The 24-year-old former top prospect was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays at the trade deadline at the end of July, and he finished Tuesday's game […]

Chris Sale Throws Two Innings in Rehab Start with Triple-A Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) pitched two innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. He gave up three hits, one run, with a pair of strikeouts, getting up to 40 pitches. Sale averaged 93.9 mph with his fastball, which was down from his 95 mph season average. The southpaw is likely […]

Michael Kopech to Start Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (knee) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kopech will follow right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder). The Dodgers probably are in no rush to bring Kopech back to the active roster since he's been sidelined with a torn meniscus […]

Gustavo Campero to Miss Significant Time With High-Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Gustavo Campero (ankle) was diagnosed with a high left-ankle sprain and will miss significant time, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. However, Campero has not been ruled out for the rest of the season yet. The 27-year-old Colombian sprained his ankle on Tuesday night while trying to rob Dodgers third baseman Max […]

Connor Norby Takes Batting Practice on Wednesday

Miami Marlins infielder Connor Norby (wrist) continues to rehab following wrist surgery in July. He participated in batting practice on Wednesday, although he is not expected back until the end of August at the earliest. Norby had surgery to repair a broken left hamate bone, and this type of surgery tends to zap the hitter's […]

Astros Not Naming a Set Closer With Josh Hader Ailing

Houston Astros left-handed closer Josh Hader (shoulder) landed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-shoulder strain and is expected to miss more than two weeks. Manager Joe Espada did not anoint a fill-in closer on Tuesday and hasn't established specific roles for the back end of the bullpen with Hader out. "I'm […]

Tylor Megill Begins Rehab Assignment

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) began a rehab assignment for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Megill struck out four batters over 1 2/3 scoreless innings while getting his pitch count up to 41 pitches. He did give up three hits and a walk. Megill is rehabbing back from a right elbow sprain and should […]

Max Muncy Scratched With Side Soreness on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (side) felt soreness in his right side during his cage work on Wednsday and has been scratched from the lineup for the series finale against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Manager Dave Roberts said Muncy will get testing during […]

Christian Scott Throws Bullpen Session

New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott (elbow) threw a bullpen session last week and is "doing well." Scott is recovering from a hybrid Tommy John and internal brace procedure on his pitching elbow last September. The 26-year-old is not expected to pitch this year and is on the 60-day injured list. If all goes well, […]

Zach Eflin Out 4-8 Months with Back Surgery

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) will be undergoing back surgery on August 18 and is expected to be out four to eight months. Eflin will undergo a microdiscectomy for his lumbar spine after he revealed that he has had a nagging back issue for the past five to six years. Eflin said he […]

Rhys Hoskins on Track for September Return

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) has been on the injured list with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain since July 7. He has progressed to on-field hitting and defensive work as well. Hoskins is still on track to begin a rehab assignment in late August and could return to the Brewers' active roster […]

Endy Rodriguez Has Season-Ending Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez (wrist) underwent successful season-ending surgery this week, according to Alex Stumpf. This is a shame considering Rodriguez underwent Tommy John surgery last year. He only managed to play in 18 games for the Pirates this season, but figures to be ready for spring training. The Pirates do have high hopes […]

Colton Cowser, Tyler O'Neill Not Ready Yet

Baltimore Orioles outfielders Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) aren't quite ready to return from the injured list yet. On Wednesday, O's interim manager Tony Mansolino said Cowser won't be activated from the 7-day concussion list when first eligible on Thursday. The left-handed slugger is still going through concussion protocol, so he can't be […]

Austin Riley Unlikely to Return This Week

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (abdominal) reportedly felt discomfort while doing some throwing on Tuesday. The hope was that Riley and Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) would both be able to return from the injured list this week. Now, it seems unlikely that Riley is going to return to play when first eligible to come […]

Yordan Alvarez to Take Live Batting Practice This Weekend

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is scheduled to take live batting practice this weekend, according to Brian McTaggart. This is big news as it'll be the first time that Alvarez has faced live pitching since suffering a setback with his fractured hand over a month ago. If everything goes well, Alvarez should be […]

Josh Hader Will be Out Longer Than Two Weeks

Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-shoulder strain. On Wednesday, Astros' manager Joe Espada said Hader will seek a second opinion on his left shoulder strain. He continued by saying that Hader will be out longer than two weeks. The team didn't reveal […]

George Springer Set to Begin Rehab Assignment After Clearing Concussion Protocol

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that outfielder George Springer (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and barring something unforeseen, will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, likely as the designated hitter. Springer might also need an extra game in the outfield after that with the Bisons. The 35-year-old […]

Paul Blackburn Reinstated From Injured List

The New York Mets reinstated right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned pitcher Jusin Hagenman to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. Blackburn threw 97 pitches in his final minor-league rehab outing last Friday and is fully stretched out should manager Carlos Mendoza […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Activated From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned Codi Heuer to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Gipson-Long will return to the big-league level after being out since the middle of July with a neck injury. The […]

Aaron Nola Could Make his Return on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle, rib) will work out at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednessday and will then meet the team in Washington D.C. for their series this weekend, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Lochlahn March. Manager Rob Thomson hasn't announced his starter for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Washington Nationals, so it's […]

Sal Stewart Homers, Extends Triple-A Hit Streak to Six Games

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart homered in a 1-for-3 day at the plate for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. He also walked twice, recorded one RBI, and scored two runs in the contest. The Reds' top-ranked prospect is now riding a six-game hit streak for the Bats, while hitting safely in 19 of the 22 […]

Martin Perez Back From the Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they reinstated left-hander Martin Perez (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and optioned left-hander Cam Booser to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. In addition, the team also designated left-hander Jared Shuster for assignment. Perez made only two minor-league rehab starts and gave up three runs while […]

Braden Montgomery Scores Three Times in Multi-Hit Effort

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery went 2-for-4 with a walk, a pair of doubles, two RBI, and three runs scored on Tuesday for Double-A Birmingham. It was the second straight multi-hit game for Chicago's top-ranked prospect, now slashing .260/.327/.380 through 13 games for the Barons, and slashing .268/.354/.445 with 12 home runs and 13 steals […]

Anthony DeSclafani Goes on Injured List With Thumb Inflammation

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (thumb) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-thumb inflammation and recalled right-hander Casey Kelly from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. The veteran DeSclafani has made only 11 appearances (four starts) for the Snakes in 2025 after not pitching […]