Grayson Rodriguez has Successful Elbow Surgery

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) had successful right-elbow debridement surgery to remove a bone spur on Monday with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, according to Danielle Allentuck of the Baltimore Banner. Rodriguez is done for the rest of the 2025 season, but the hope is that he'll be ready to go for spring training […]

Matt Wallner Expected to Return on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (personal) is expected to rejoin the team in the Bronx on Tuesday for their game against the New York Yankees after being away since Saturday for the birth of his child. Wallner should be a lineup regular for the Twins after they traded away plenty of players at the July […]

Carlos Narvaez Starting on Monday Against Astros

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) is behind the plate and is batting ninth in Monday's series opener against the hosting Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier at Daikin Park. Narvaez will return to action for the first time since last Tuesday due to a sore left knee. As long as the 26-year-old's knee […]

Marcelo Mayer Begins Baseball Activities on Monday

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) started baseball activities on Monday and is playing catch, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive. Mayer has been slow to recover from a right-wrist sprain that has kept him out since July 24, but the 22-year-old appears to be turning a corner. Still, it could be another […]

Brady Basso Reinstated From Injured List and Optioned

The Athletics reinstated left-hander Brady Basso (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and then optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the team. The A's also transferred catcher Austin Wynns (abdomen) to the 60-day IL, which means he won't return this season. The 27-year-old southpaw has yet to pitch in the big […]

Hunter Harvey Goes Back on Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they placed right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a right-adductor strain and recalled right-handed pitching prospect Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. It will be the second time that Harvey has been on the IL this year after missing […]

Michael Conforto Back on Monday Against Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto (knee) is starting in left field and batting seventh in Monday's series opener against the hosting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jose Soriano. Conforto was hit by a pitch on his right knee in Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and was given a day off in Sunday's […]

Jac Caglianone Beginning Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Jac Caglianone (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. Caglianone was cleared for baseball activities last week, now he's ready to take the next step. The rookie slugger has been sidelined since late July due to a hamstring strain. The expectation is […]

Cole Ragans to Throw Bullpen Session on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. This will be the first time that Ragans has thrown since landing on the injured list in early June. The expectation is that Ragans will throw a few bullpen sessions before going on a rehab assignment. The southpaw […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Unlikely to Play Again in 2025

New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle) is considered a long shot to return to the field this season. There is a small window for Cabrera to return, but it remains unlikely at this point. Cabrera has been sidelined since having surgery in mid-May to repair a fractured ankle. The good news is, Cabrera has […]

Aaron Judge Unlikely to Play Outfield Versus Twins

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) is unlikely to play in the outfield during their series against the Minnesota Twins, according to manager Aaron Boone. Over the weekend, the Yankees said Judge should be back in the outfield soon. It won't be this early, but it sounds like the veteran slugger is almost there. […]

Yordan Alvarez Advances to Live Hitting

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) was able to take live batting practice at the team's spring training complex in Florida over the weekend. This is a positive step forward as Alvarez was limited to hitting in the batting cage before this. The expectation is that Alvarez will likely need a few more batting […]

Wenceel Perez Returns to Tigers Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (foot) is starting in right field and batting third in the order for Monday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Chicago White Sox and right-handed opener Elvis Peguero. Perez fouled a ball off his right foot in the loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday and was […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Back in Monday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (back) is starting at shortstop and is batting second on Monday against the visiting Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli in the series opener. Witt dealt with back stiffness over the weekend and sat out of Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins. The 25-year-old All-Star was up […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Starting on Monday

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (back) is starting at second base and will hit eighth in Monday's series opener against the hosting Kansas City Royals and left-hander Bailey Falter. Garcia will be back in there in KC after he missed the last three contests due to back tightness. The 25-year-old hasn't been as […]

Gerrit Cole Starts his Throwing Program

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) started his throwing program on Monday with around 20 pitches on flat ground, according to Meredith Marakovits of YES Network. It's a big milestone for Cole, who had reconstructive surgery on his right UCL back in March. The 34-year-old veteran will still miss the entire 2025 season, and […]

Reds Have Innings Limit for Chase Burns

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said the team met with rookie right-hander Chase Burns on Monday, and while there is no set finalized plan due to moving pieces in the starting rotation, there will be an innings limit for the young hurler. The Reds might have to get creative because the team really wants him […]

Billy Cook Hits Injured List With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/outfield prospect Billy Cook (hand) was placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list on Sunday with a hand injury. The Pirates' 21st-ranked prospect was hit in the hand by a pitch on August 3 and hasn't played in a game since then, although the youngster recently indicated that the hand felt fine, […]

Brendan Donovan Remains Absent on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium. Thomas Saggese will make another start at second base and will hit seventh against Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander. Left-groin tightness will keep Donovan out of a third straight game, and he could be […]

Thomas Harrington Goes on Injured List at Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Thomas Harrington (undisclosed) has been placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury. The Pirates' fifth-ranked prospect made a start for Indianapolis on August 8 and left in the fifth inning with the trainer, but no diagnosis has been provided. The former 36th-overall draft pick had put up […]

Michael Forret Getting Promoted to Double-A

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Michael Forret has earned a promotion to Double-A Chesapeake after showing well at High-A for the entirety of 2025. In 15 starts (16 appearances), the Orioles' seventh-ranked prospect posted a 1.51 ERA, a 0.80 WHIP, and an elite 26.0 percent K-BB% with 76 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings pitched. It's a […]

Michael Lorenzen Allows Three Runs in Second Rehab Start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) made his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Northwest Arkansas and allowed three earned runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out four in 5 2/3 innings of work. It was Lorenzen's second rehab start, and the fact he almost went six innings in […]

Nate George to be Promoted to High-A Aberdeen

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Nate George is getting promoted to High-A Aberdeen following an impressive showing over his first 66 games of the season. The 2024 draft pick hit .383 in 23 games with the Orioles' complex level affiliate, then hit .337 in 43 games at Single-A Delmarva. In all, the 19-year-old put together a […]

Chase Dollander Recalled and Starting on Monday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Monday that they have recalled right-handed pitching prospect Chase Dollander from Triple-A Albuquerque and have designated catcher Austin Nola for assignment in a corresponding move. Dollander will be making his 16th start of the yar for the Rockis in Monday's series opener at Busch Stadium against the hosting St. Louis […]

Elvis Peguero to Open, Tyler Alexander in Bulk Relief on Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Elvis Peguero is set to serve as the opener for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Detroit Tigers, with left-hander Tyler Alexander serving in a bulk-relief role, according to SI.com's Jack Ankony. Peguero will be making his debut with the club after they claimed him off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers […]

A.J. Ewing Promoted to Double-A Binghamton

New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton. The Mets' eighth-ranked prospect played 18 games at Single-A and 78 at High-A before his promotion, registering a .288/.387/.388 slash line with a pair of home runs and 44 steals during his time with Brooklyn. The 21-year-old also recorded a solid strikeout […]

Twins Reinstate Byron Buxton From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, according to the team. The Twins haven't released their starting lineup for Monday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees and right-hander Will Warren, […]

Trey Yesavage Moving to Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, a source tells MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. It will be the fourth different minor-league stop for Yesavage this year after he began the 2025 season in Single-A. The 22-year-old former first-round pick and the team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB […]

Nick Burdi Designated for Assignment by Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have designated right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi for assignment, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Burdi has dealt with multiple injuries this season and has spent the majority of his healthy innings with Triple-A Worcester. In the 5 1/3 innings he pitched for Boston this season, Burdi did not allow an earned […]

Alek Manoah Unlikely to Pitch in the Big Leagues in 2025?

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) may not have a path to the big leagues this season, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Manoah has spent all of 2025 to this point working his way back from the elbow surgery he underwent in June 2024. The 27-year-old right-hander has thrown 5 1/3 innings across three […]