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New York Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt (forearm) will undergo an MRI on his right forearm on Friday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters. The injury forced Schmidt to leave the team's 8-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday after throwing three innings of three-run ball. Boone acknowledged that a trip to the 15-day injured […]
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia could be an interesting trade candidate with the Rangers' odds of making the playoffs at under 25%. Garcia is under club control through next season, is a two-time All-Star and has been better since being benched so he could make mechanical adjustments in late […]
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that the Arizona Diamondbacks haven't had any contract talks with third baseman Eugenio Suarez, even though his 26 home runs on the year are tied with Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber for fourth-most in the majors. Suarez is on the verge of making his second All-Star team and first since 2018. […]
San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander is winless in his first 13 starts this year, which is the longest streak by a Giants pitcher since at least 1901. It increases the odds that Verlander won't reach the 300-win milestone for his career since he's 42 years old and needs 38 wins to get there. The […]
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (wrist) began a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday and is playing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, according to Jody Jackson. Carroll has recovered quickly from a chip fracture in his wrist. The 24-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list […]
The Cleveland Guardians recalled left-hander Doug Nikhazy on Thursday as Luis L. Ortiz was placed on the restricted list. Kolby Allard was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Nikhazy was hit hard in his MLB debut on April 26, allowing six earned runs in three innings. He's posted a 10.5% walk rate at Triple-A […]
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) said he will miss at least the next six weeks, but he also has the consolation that he will play again in 2025. The Dodgers placed Muncy on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-knee bone bruise after an MRI exam didn't show any serious […]
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (lat) successfully made it through a bullpen session on Tuesday. "The bullpen was great," interim manager Tony Mansolino said afterward. "Fastballs, breaking balls, he was pumped, good velocity, all that stuff." Rodriguez has yet to pitch this year because of multiple arm injuries. He began the season on the shelf […]
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt (hand) received a cortisone shot on his ailing left hand this week and is feeling "significantly better," manager Bob Melvin said. Schmitt went on the 10-day injured list June 30 (retroactive to June 27) after taking a pitch off the wrist on June 25. The 26-year-old has a good […]
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow/lat) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton this weekend, according to the team. Oviedo has built up to 50 to 55 pitches during side sessions in his recovery from multiple arm injuries. He missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery before landing on the 60-day […]
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) successfully got through a batting practice session against a high-velocity machine on Thursday. He's now ready to go on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Chapman is hopeful that he'll return to the Giants during their […]
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/infielder Tommy Edman will begin taking ground balls at third base, manager Dave Roberts said. The news comes after the Dodgers placed starting third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a knee bruise. As long as Muncy is out, the Dodgers will rely on the combination of Miguel Rojas, […]
Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Agustin Ramirez made an early statement Thursday, crushing a 425-foot two-run homer off David Festa in the first inning, his 13th of the season. He finished 1-for-4 with two lineouts but posted the game's two hardest-hit balls at 111.3 and 108.4 mph. Ramirez continues to flash elite power and is gaining […]
New York Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt (forearm) exited Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right-forearm tightness, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network reports. Schmidt struggled over three innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks, before departing. The Yankees brought in right-hander Clayton Beeter as his replacement. Forearm injuries are […]
Michael Fulmer signed a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday after clearing waivers, giving the 2017 All-Star a chance to revive his career. The right-hander tossed three scoreless innings over two appearances with the Cubs in June but couldn't stick on the 40-man roster. Overall, he posted a 4.76 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, […]
