
Nick Castellanos Has Begun Throwing, Not Ready To Hit Yet
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) has begun throwing but he is not ready to hit as he works his way back from a microfracture in his right wrist. Castellanos was hit by a pitch in mid-July and was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 20. The veteran outfielder was in the […]

Freddy Galvis Returning To Phillies In Trade
The Baltimore Orioles on Friday traded shortstop Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for pitching prospect Tyler Burch. Galvis played the first six seasons of his MLB career in Philadelphia, hitting .245/.287/.372 during that stint. The 31-year-old switch-hitter was slashing .249/.306/.414 with nine home runs in 72 games prior to suffering a […]

John Curtiss Traded To Milwaukee Brewers
The Miami Marlins on Friday traded relief pitcher John Curtiss to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league catcher Payton Henry, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported. The 28-year-old right-hander has been solid this season, posting a 2.72 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 40 strikeouts through 40 innings pitched. Curtiss previously wasn't a good pickup in […]

Andrew Heaney Expected To Join Rotation
New York Yankees starting pitcher Andrew Heaney is expected to join the rotation, per manager Aaron Boone. Heaney was acquired from the Angels in exchange for prospects Janson Junk and Elvis Peguero. The 30-year-old lefty has pitched to an underwhelming 5.27 ERA but ranks among the top 25 pitchers in K-BB percentage. With the Yankees […]

Brady Singer Starts Rehab Assignment On Friday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (shoulder) is set to begin his rehab assignment Friday night for Triple-A Omaha, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reported. The 24-year-old right-hander was placed on the 10-day IL on July 20 due to right shoulder fatigue. While it isn't uncommon to give a fatigued young pitcher some time […]

Nelson Cruz Returns To The Lineup Friday
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (foot) is batting second and will handle designated hitter duties in Friday's contest against the Red Sox. He missed the last two games due to a right-foot contusion. The 41-year-old returns on Friday, and fantasy managers can safely activate him into their starting lineups. Cruz has shown no […]

Anderson Espinoza Traded To Cubs
The Chicago Cubs acquired prospect pitcher Anderson Espinoza in exchange for outfielder Jake Marisnick. The 23-year-old Espinoza is a former top prospect whose career has been derailed by two Tommy John surgeries since 2016. Currently in High-A, the right-hander carries a 5.02 ERA over 28 ⅔ frames. Scouted as a fireballer with three solid pitches, […]

Alex Jackson Expected To Join The Marlins Roster
Miami Marlins catcher Alex Jackson, acquired in the Adam Duvall trade with the Atlanta Braves, will be added to the Marlins active roster, according to general manager Kim Ng. Jackson has been having a great season at the plate in Triple-A, slashing .287/.366/.694 in 123 plate appearances. He's yet to have it translate to any […]

Jordan Luplow and DJ Johnson Headed To Tampa Bay
The Cleveland Guardians traded outfielder Jordan Luplow and pitcher DJ Johnson to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Peyton Battenfield. Luplow was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday and had been sidelined since late May with an ankle injury. He will head to Tampa Bay and give the Rays outfield depth. […]

Terry McLaurin Dominating At Training Camp
Going into his third season, Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin is ready to make that next step into the elite category of receivers. Peter Hailey of NBC Sports Washington said McLaurin "balled out" during one-on-one drills on Friday. This is noteworthy because recently McLaurin said he "anticipates more one-on-one matches" because of the […]

Chad Wallach Claimed By The Dodgers
Catcher Chad Wallach was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins by the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Keibert Ruiz traded to the Nationals as part of the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner deal, the Dodgers were in need of some catching depth for their Triple-A club. Wallach was designated for assignment by the Marlins last week and […]

Dinelson Lamet Possibly Headed For Bullpen Role
The San Diego Padres are contemplating a bullpen role for pitcher Dinelson Lamet (forearm). After dealing with elbow, forearm and biceps issues this offseason, the 29-year-old fireball has been limited to just 34 ⅓ innings and a 3.67 ERA after myriad stints on the IL. Currently throwing in simulated games, Lamet looks poised for a […]

Mike Moustakas Sent To Triple-A For Rehab Assignment
Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville for his rehab assignment, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported Friday. The 32-year-old has been shelved since mid-May because of a right heel contusion. Moustakas has been solid at the plate when healthy, hitting .241/.337/437 with four homers, 13 RBI, and 15 […]

DJ LeMahieu, Gio Urshela Absent From Friday's Lineup
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (triceps) and third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) are not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins. Both LeMahieu and Urshela are considered day-to-day, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone noted that he's hopeful that they'll be available this weekend. Rougned Odor will start at second, with Tyler Wade […]

Trevor Rogers Able To Throw Without Issue
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (back) was able to throw a bullpen session without issue, according to several sources. Marlins manager Don Mattingly said it is still being decided when the rookie lefty will return to the starting rotation. Rogers landed on the injured list with lower back spasms on July 24, but […]

Pablo Lopez Starting His Rehab Process
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is beginning his rehab process by throwing off flat ground at 60 feet. Lopez is on the injured list with a rotator cuff strain and hasn't pitched since July 11. While a rotator cuff injury can linger, it's good to see Lopez throwing again relatively soon after being […]

Richard Rodriguez Traded To Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez has been traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitchers Ricky DeVito and Bryse Wilson, the team announced on Twitter. Over five starts at High-A this year, DeVito is 0-3 with a 2.66 ERA, 1.279 WHIP and 29.7 percent strikeout rate across 20 1/3 innings of work. Wilson […]

Elieser Hernandez Beginning a Rehab Assignment
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Pensacola. Hernandez has been limited to just 7 1/3 innings this season, as he's been hurt in both games he's started. Hernandez has some upside if he can stay healthy though, he pitched 25 2/3 innings last […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Making Plays In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars veteran wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. is off to a strong start in camp. Per Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax, Jones "has made big plays on every day of camp. He will be a big-time player for the Jaguars this year." It's no surprise that Jones is already making plays. Jones has been […]

Hansel Robles Acquired By Red Sox
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles has been traded to the Red Sox for right-hander Alex Scherff. Robles was a part of a closer committee with Taylor Rogers in Minnesota but now figures to occupy a setup role with Matt Barnes entrenched as Boston's closer. It's a definite downgrade in value, but Robles could still […]

Braves Revamp Outfield, Acquire Jorge Soler
The Atlanta Braves continued to revamp their outfield on Friday, acquiring Jorge Soler from the Kansas City Royals just before the deadline passed, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. There's no word on the return yet for Kansas City, but Soler is now the third outfielder that Atlanta acquired Friday after trading for Eddie […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Miss Second Consecutive Game
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his second straight game on Friday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and will be replaced in the lineup by Brian Goodwin this evening. Jimenez remains day-to-day and the White Sox have every reason to be cautious with […]

Jon Lester Traded To The Cardinals
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester has been traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. There's no word yet on the return for Washington, but this is now the second starting pitcher St. Louis has acquired after getting J.A. Happ from Minnesota earlier this afternoon. Lester has gone 3-5 […]

Cubs Receive Alexander Canario, Caleb Kilian For Bryant
Updating a previous report, the Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Alexander Canario and pitcher Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants for third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Canario is ranked the No. 9 prospect in the Giants' system according to MLB Pipeline, while Kilian is ranked the No. 30 […]

Padres Acquire Jake Marisnick From Cubs
The San Diego Padres have acquired outfielder Jake Marisnick from the Chicago Cubs, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. There's no word of what the return is for Chicago, but this figures to be a depth move for San Diego, as they already have Tommy Pham, Jurickson Profar, Trent Grisham and Wil Myers rotating through […]

Trevor Story Remains In Colorado As Deadline Passes
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story will remain with the team with the trade deadline having passed, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Feinsand adds that the team intends to make a qualifying offer to Story after the season, and will collect a compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere. So after much speculation heading […]

Joakim Soria Heading North To Toronto
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for two players to be named later, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Soria has had decent value with Arizona this year, going 1-4 with six saves, a 4.30 ERA, 1.330 WHIP and 24.8 percent strikeout rate over 29 […]

Twins Hang On To Pineda, Buxton and Donaldson
Despite rumors that they would be on the move before the deadline, the Minnesota Twins did not make a deal to trade starting pitcher Michael Pineda, outfielder Byron Buxton or third baseman Josh Donaldson, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. The Twins made a few deals today, shipping off Jose Berrios and J.A. Happ, […]

Angels Ship Off Andrew Heaney To Yankees
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney has been traded to the New York Yankees, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There's no word yet on the return, but Heaney should provide some depth to New York's rotation after going 6-7 with a 5.27 ERA, 1.309 WHIP and 28.2 percent strikeout rate over 18 […]

Kris Bryant Traded To San Francisco
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant has been traded to the San Francisco Giants, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. There's no word yet on the return, but this marks the final domino to fall in the Cubs' deadline sell-off. Bryant is slashing .267/.358/.503 with 18 homers, five steals, 51 RBI and 58 runs scored […]