Pablo Sandoval Released From Indians Hours After Being Acquired

The Cleveland Indians on Friday released third baseman Pablo Sandoval just a few hours after he was acquired from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Eddie Rosario. The 34-year-old infielder struggled at the plate for Atlanta this year, hitting .178/.302/.342 on the season with four home runs and 11 RBI over 73 at-bats. Once […]

Jacob deGrom Shut Down From Throwing After Setback

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) had a setback in his rehabilitation and has been shut down from throwing for two weeks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported Friday. The 33-year-old ace experienced additional inflammation in his right arm, which has sidelined him since the All-Star break, and is now not expected to return […]

Michael Chavis Traded To Pirates For Austin Davis

The Boston Red Sox on Friday traded infielder Michael Chavis to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Austin Davis. Chavis is having the weakest season of his major league career, hitting .190/.207/.342 with two home runs and six RBI on 15 hits through 79 at-bats. Davis, 28, was one of a few relievers […]

Bryan De La Cruz Starting In Right Field On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Bryan De La Cruz will get the start in right field for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. De La Cruz was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for former Marlins closer Yimi Garcia. De La Cruz is a 24-year-old who was hitting .324/.362/.518 in 293 Triple-A plate appearances […]

Dodgers Unsure When Trea Turner Will Join Club

Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman spoke to reporters on Friday and said that he is unsure of when newly acquired shortstop Trea Turner (COVID-19) will be able to join his new club. Turner was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and Friedman said that he will need to clear a number of […]

Tony Watson Returns To Giants Bullpen

The Los Angeles Angels on Friday traded relief pitcher Tony Watson to the San Francisco Giants, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reported. Watson was part of the Giants bullpen 2018-2020 before going to the Angels. The 36-year-old southpaw struggled mid-season but has started getting his groove back, posting a 3.52 ERA with eight strikeouts and four […]

Brian Miller Called Up; Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Brian Miller was called up and will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. With the Marlins sending Starling Marte to Oakland and Adam Duvall to Atlanta, there's plenty of space in the outfield for young guys to get a chance. Miller is a 25-year-old […]

Michael Lorenzen Activated From IL Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The Reds optioned right-hander Tony Santillan to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Lorenzen injured his right hamstring while running the bases during his season debut back on July 17. It has been a tough year for Lorenzen, who missed the first […]

Jake Arrieta Activated And Will Start On Friday

The Chicago Cubs have activated starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list. Arrieta has been sidelined since July 7 with right hamstring tightness. Arrieta will replace Trevor Williams in the rotation and will start on Friday versus the Washington Nationals. Arrieta has struggled in his second go around with the Cubs and […]

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 […]