John Means Making Another Rehab Start on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Columbus, according to MLB.com. In his second rehab outing with High-A Lake County on Aug. 20, Means tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings and got up to 51 pitches last Wednesday. He has been on the injured list all […]

Lane Thomas Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) took on-field batting practice on Monday, and the team is hopeful that he can return at some point in September, according to manager Stephen Vogt. However, there is still no timetable for Thomas to return from plantar fasciitis in his right foot that landed him on the injured list […]

Alex Cobb Pulled From Rehab, Shut Down for a Week

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) will be pulled off his rehab assignment and shut down for a week, manager AJ Hinch told MLB Network Radio on Tuesday. This move enables Detroit to reset Cobb's 30-day rehab window in the minors. The Tigers signed Cobb to a one-year, $15 million contract in free agency last […]

Tyler Stephenson to Take Batting Practice on Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) will take batting practice on Friday as he works back from a fractured left thumb. The 29-year-old, who hasn't played since Aug. 15, has been fitted for a padded thumb guard and is on track to return sometime in September. Between multiple injuries (thumb and oblique) and a dip […]

Ron Washington Hopes to Manage in 2026

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington opened up about his health problems on Monday, revealing to the media that he underwent quadruple bypass surgery on June 30. Washington has been on medical leave since June 20 and will not return to the dugout in 2025. At 73, Washington is the game's oldest manager, but he […]

Michael Soroka to Throw From Mound Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Soroka (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since a shoulder strain forced him to the 15-day injured list on Aug. 5. Soroka suffered the injury in his Cubs debut on Aug. 4, just a few days after the team acquired him from the Washington […]

Ben Joyce Doing "Great" in Recovery From Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Angels reliever Ben Joyce (shoulder) told reporters on Monday that he expects to start throwing within a month as he recovers from May surgery on his right shoulder. Joyce won't make it back this season, and it's unclear if he'll be ready for spring training, but he said that his rehab is "going […]

Jorge Soler Doing Limited Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) is with the team in Texas and has begun limited baseball activities. Along with running and throwing, Soler is taking on-field batting practice for the first time since he landed on the 10-day injured list with lower-back inflammation on July 24. The 33-year-old has gone on the IL […]

Jon Gray Could Pitch Again in 2025

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (shoulder) appeared in only six games for the team this season after recovering from a broken wrist. He struggled to a 7.71 ERA and 7.33 FIP in 14 innings before landing on the injured list on August 17 with right shoulder nerve irritation. The team was concerned that his […]

Tyler Mahle Could Still Return This Year

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) has been out since mid-June with shoulder fatigue, but he recently was able to resume throwing off a mound. He still has been limited to just fastballs, but he could advance to throwing live batting practice in the near future and possibly still work his way back to […]

Jack Perkins Has No Timetable for Return

Athletics starting pitcher Jack Perkins (shoulder) received a subacromial injection and does not have a timetable for return at this point after being placed on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a strained right shoulder. The 25-year-old righty is one of the organization's top pitching prospects, so the team will likely be cautious bringing […]

Denzel Clarke Not Running or Hitting Yet

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (adductor) is improving and has "made progress," but the 25-year-old is not currently running or hitting. He still seems to be a ways away from a possible return before the end of the season. The rookie made a splash with an impressive highlight reel in center field over his 47 games […]

Luis Severino to Throw Simulated Game on Wednesday

Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino (oblique) has been on the shelf since early in August due to a left oblique strain, but is ready to face live hitters on Wednesday in a simulated game. Severino is 6-11 in his first season with the organization, posting a 4.82 ERA, 4.10 FIP, and helping to eat up […]

Max Muncy Begins Hitting Progression

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was able to start a hitting progression as he continues his road to recovery from a fractured hand, suffered on July 21. The 23-year-old rookie played 59 games with the Athletics this season, hitting .215 with nine homers, 23 RBI, and a .279 wOBA. He had a .325 batting average […]

Jacob Lopez Shut Down with Flexor Strain

Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez (elbow) has been shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 flexor strain and is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The big 27-year-old lefty went 7-7 in his 21 games this season and has an especially strong stretch after the All-Star […]

Kyle Lodise Named Player of the Week

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Kyle Lodise has been named South Atlantic League Player of the Week after a blistering run at High-A. The 21-year-old shortstop hit safely in every game, slashing .571 with three home runs, six RBI, and seven runs scored. A third-round pick by Chicago, Lodise has quickly impressed with a .255/.371/.510 […]

Nolan Arenado Started Hitting Program, Eying Throwing Program

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) has begun a hitting program and will start a throwing program during the week, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. The veteran was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 1 with a right shoulder strain. The 34-year-old has seen a decline in fantasy production this season, […]

Victor Scott II Hitting, Hoping To Progress Later In Week

The Athletic's Katie Woo reported Monday that St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II (ankle) is hitting and is hoping to progress to more routes later in the week. The 24-year-old defensive phenom was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 17 with a left ankle sprain. He is currently without a return timetable. […]

Brendan Donovan Hitting Off Tee, No Return Timetable

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) has been hitting off a tee but has no timetable for his return from the injured list, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. Donovan was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to August 15 with a left groin strain. Donovan's injury came as a blow to the Cardinals, […]

Jonah Tong Stays Dominant at Triple-A

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong has wasted no time making an impression at Triple-A. In his first two outings, Tong has gone 2-0 with 11 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out 17 while showcasing his plus fastball and improving secondary arsenal. Long projected as a 2026 call-up, the 22-year-old may be accelerating that […]

Anthony Santander Hitting Off High-Velocity Pitching Machines

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was with the big-league team on Monday and has progressed to hitting off high-velocity pitching machines, per Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Santander has been on the injured list since the end of May with left shoulder inflammation. 2025 has not gone as Santander or fantasy managers had planned, as […]

Aidan Miller Named Eastern League Player of the Week

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller has been named Eastern League Player of the Week for the second time in August. The 20-year-old shortstop tore up Double-A pitching, batting .522 with two home runs, five doubles, and seven RBIs over the past week. Miller has been one of the hottest bats in the minors, piling […]

Tylor Megill To Make Triple-A Rehab Start Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (elbow) will make the fourth start of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, per the New York Post's Mike Puma. Megill will target a pitch count of 80. The 30-year-old has been on the injured list since the middle of June with a right elbow sprain. […]

Francisco Alvarez To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday Or Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment either Wednesday or Thursday, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The 23-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 18 with a right thumb UCL sprain. He will eventually need surgery, but the team hopes he will be able to play […]

Chase DeLauter Taking Live Batting Practice

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hand) has cleared a key hurdle in his recovery from a right hamate fracture and is now taking live batting practice. Before landing on the injured list on July 11, DeLauter was slashing .278/.383/.476 at Triple-A, showing strong plate discipline and developing power. The 23-year-old, ranked as Cleveland's No. […]

Justin Slaten Won't Need Another Rehab Appearance

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that relief pitcher Justin Slaten (shoulder) won't need another rehab appearance and could return to the team in the next few days. Slaten has been on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation since the end of May and began a rehab assignment on August 19. The […]

Jordan Westburg Won't Return When First Eligible

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (ankle) won't be ready to return from the injured list when first eligible on Friday. Westburg landed on the shelf last Friday due to a right ankle sprain. O's interim manager Tony Mansolino said they don't expect Westburg to return until early September. His return will be dependent on […]

Joey Ortiz Hopeful for Minimal Injured List Stint

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (hamstring) was able to field grounders ahead of Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The organization is hopeful that Ortiz will only be forced to miss the minimum 10 days on the injured list. Ortiz landed on the shelf last Thursday due to a left hamstring strain. The fact he […]

Enrique Hernandez Activated from Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Hernandez isn't in the starting lineup on Monday, but should play on Tuesday or Wednesday. The veteran slugger has been sidelined since early July due to left elbow inflammation. Before that, Hernandez was […]

Max Muncy to Face Live Pitching on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is scheduled to take at-bats against live pitching on Tuesday. This is a positive development in Muncy's recovery process. He began taking swings off a tee last week, and now hitting live pitching is a huge step for him. Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list on […]