Danny Santana Could Join Red Sox Soon

Boston Red Sox outfielder Danny Santana (foot) is hopeful that he'll be able to return for the weekend set against the Philadelphia Phillies. In March, Santana signed a minor league deal with Boston, but has not been able to play due to a foot injury. He has been crushing the ball during his minor league […]

Jose Urquidy Throws Off Flat Ground

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) was able to throw off flat ground on Tuesday. Manager Dusty Baker said that Urquidy is feeling great but is still expected to miss a start or two. On Sunday, the Astros placed Urquidy on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. The team has not announced […]

Brendan Rodgers Close To Rejoining Colorado

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring), who is on the injured list with a hamstring injury, is getting "really close" to rejoining the team and making his 2021 debut. He's played in four rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque and gotten in some simulated games as well, according to Kyle Newman of The Denver Post. Manager […]

Indians Option Andres Gimenez To Minors

Cleveland Indians infielder Andres Gimenez has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. The young infielder was a big part of the Francisco Lindor trade earlier this offseason. However, Gimenez was hitting .179/.226/.308 through his first 29 games in Cleveland. The organization will send him to the minors in order for him to get everyday […]

Zach McKinstry Will Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry (oblique) is set to begin his rehab assignment this weekend. He'll join Cody Bellinger (leg) at Triple-A Oklahoma City, but it sounds like McKinstry will likely beat him back to the active roster. McKinstry was batting .296/.328/.556 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 17 games before […]

David Fletcher Remains Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. He has been sidelined since Saturday due to what the team is calling a minor hip issue. Hopefully, the Angels are just being cautious here and Fletcher won't miss significant time. He was able to […]

Wilmer Flores Exits Due To Injury Versus Reds

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (hamstring) was pulled out early during Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran infielder was dealing with hamstring tightness after running around the bases early in the game. Flores is likely going to be placed on the 10-day injured list. However, the Giants will have him undergo further […]

Juan Lagares Available Off The Bench On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Juan Lagares (toe) is available off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. He exited early during Monday's contest due to a minor toe issue. The Angels also lost Mike Trout (toe) on Monday and he's expected to miss roughly six weeks of action. Justin Upton could be asked […]

Zack Britton Could Resume Throwing This Weekend

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) "checked out well" after his doctor visit on Tuesday and could resume throwing over the weekend. Britton was experiencing some general soreness following a simulated game he pitched in this past Saturday, though the Yankees were optimistic that it was just a minor setback. It appears that […]

Trevor Bauer Could Have Next Start Pushed Back A Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer could have his next start pushed back a day, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The Dodgers are considering the possibility right now in order to give Bauer an extra day of rest, as they would go with a bullpen game on Thursday if they decide to […]

Shaun Anderson Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Shaun Anderson (quad) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quad on Tuesday. Anderson has appeared in just three games for the Twins this season, pitching to a 9.00 ERA and 2.40 WHIP across five innings. Cody Stashak, who was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on May […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo To Make Dodgers Debut Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo will make his Dodgers debut on Tuesday night, as he will start in left field and bat seventh against the Diamondbacks. He's been less than impressive at the plate to start his career, slashing .187/.292/.336 over two seasons with Tampa Bay. However the Dodgers feel that they can […]

Clint Frazier Not In Tuesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas. Frazier has struck out nine times in his last six contests, though he did snap an eight-game homer-less streak on Sunday with a solo shot against the Orioles. Miguel Andujar will draw the start in left field and bat […]

Luke Voit Getting A Breather Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit is getting a breather and is not in the lineup for the second game of the series against the Rangers. Voit has rattled off three straight multi-hit games and homered during Monday's contest- his first of the year- as he appears to be heating up at the dish. […]

Salvador Perez Remains Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (groin) remains out of the lineup on Tuesday night. Perez has been day-to-day since exiting Saturday's game against the White Sox with groin tightness, as he will take a seat in favor of Cam Gallagher for the second straight game. Over 40 games this year, Perez is slashing .282/.315/.513 […]

Gleyber Torres Cleared To Return, Could Be Activated Wednesday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres was cleared to return by the MLB/MLBPA joint committee, per manager Aaron Boone. Torres is currently on his way to Texas and could be activated as soon as Wednesday. The Yankees were fortunate that the 24-year-old was asymptomatic, which ultimately allowed him to return sooner than the 10 days […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Return Wednesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is expected to return to the team on Wednesday, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Acee adds that the team feels confident about his impending return because it has been 10 days since his last positive COVID-19 test and he is currently asymptomatic. Tuesday night will […]

Mitch Garver Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (knee) is absent from Tuesday's lineup for the game against the White Sox. Garver fouled a ball off his right knee during Monday's game and was ultimately forced to leave. The Twins are calling it a knee bruise, with manager Rocco Baldelli noting that the veteran backstop should be able […]

Mike Trout To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Calf Strain

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) has been placed on the 10-day injured list and will be out six to eight weeks, the team announced through Twitter on Tuesday night. Trout suffered the injury while running the bases in Monday night's win over the Indians, as he had to be replaced defensively in the […]

Max Kepler Returns To Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is back in the lineup for the second game of the series against the White Sox on Tuesday. Kepler had to exit Sunday's game late and missed the contest on Monday, though he is back in center field and will bat cleanup against righty Lance Lynn. Manager Rocco Baldelli […]

Nelson Cruz Gets A Rare Day Off Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is getting the day off on Tuesday and is not in the lineup for the contest against the White Sox. This is just the second day off of the season for Cruz, who owns a .285/.336./.518 slash line with nine homers and 23 RBI in 38 games played. Jorge […]

Al-Farouq Aminu Plans To Stay In Chicago

Chicago Bulls forward Al-Farouq Aminu is expected to exercise his $10.2 million player option for next season. This is a no-brainer for Aminu since he won't get anywhere near that salary in free agency. He was acquired by Chicago from the Orlando Magic in the trade that sent Nikola Vucevic to the Bulls. Aminu averaged […]

Kike Hernandez Leading Off For Boston On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list and is batting leadoff against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Hernandez last appeared on May 6 before being placed on the injured list due to right hamstring tightness. After a down year in 2020, Hernandez has been looking better at […]

De'Andre Hunter Unlikely To Be Fully Cleared For Game 1

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is unlikely to be fully cleared for Sunday's Game 1 contest, according to head coach Nate McMillan. Hunter was able to play 24 minutes during the regular season finale. However, it's likely that the Hawks continue to bring him along slowly. The Hawks don't believe there will be a […]

Michael Pineda To Resume Throwing Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (thigh) is recovering from a thigh procedure and is slated to resume throwing on Thursday, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Pineda was scratched from his start on Tuesday against the White Sox due to an undisclosed- at the time- reason, though it seems like a relatively minor setback, one […]

Deandre Ayton, Cameron Johnson Are On Track To Play Sunday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (knee) and forward Cameron Johnson (wrist) are on track to play in Sunday's contest. Ayton missed the final three games of the regular season, while dealing with knee soreness. Johnson missed the last six games, but both players were likely held out longer than needed as a precaution. A return […]

J.T. Realmuto Not In Lineup On Tuesday Night

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday night. Realmuto has been dealing with a wrist injury that kept him out of the lineup on Sunday as well. He's been having a good season early on when healthy, as he's slashing .294/.400/.486 with four home runs, three steals, 17 […]

LeBron James Will Play Versus Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) was able to suit up for Tuesday's practice. Head coach Frank Vogel confirmed that the superstar forward will be out there for Wednesday's play-in game against the Golden State Warriors. James recently mentioned that he has not felt 100 percent healthy in quite some time, Regardless, fantasy managers […]

Caris LeVert Will Miss Tuesday's Contest

Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert will not suit up for Tuesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is currently unavailable while he follows the league's COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. That means that LeVert is likely going to miss roughly two weeks, assuming the Pacers advance in the postseason. Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) will be limited, […]

Christian Yelich Activated From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) has been activated from the injured list and is batting second against the Royals on Tuesday night. Yelich has only appeared in one game since April 11 as he has dealt with back tightness issues. After completing a rehab assignment, it looks like Yelich is ready to go, although […]