August 20, 2025
Los Angeles Angels shortstop
Zach Neto (wrist) left Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left-wrist soreness, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Neto was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the third inning and stayed in until the Angels replaced him with
Oswald Peraza in the top of the sixth. He finished the game 0-for-2, ending a modest six-game hitting streak. The 24-year-old has put up terrific production for the second straight season, having slashed .267/.325/.479 with 21 homers, 55 RBI, 74 runs scored, and 22 stolen bases in 471 plate appearances. Neto is just two homers away from tying a career high and eight steals from his second straight 30-SB campaign.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jeff Fletcher - Orange County Register
August 20, 2025
San Francisco Giants right-hander
Landen Roupp (knee) was carted off the field on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres with an apparent injury to his left knee. Roupp took a line drive off the right leg from
Ramon Laureano in the bottom of the third inning, and he twisted his left knee awkwardly while trying to get out of the way. The Giants replaced Roupp with left-hander
Joey Lucchesi. Wednesday's start was Roupp's second since he spent the last week of July and the first half of August on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Although the 26-year-old yielded five earned runs on five hits and two walks in 2 1/3 innings against the Padres, he has been an effective part of San Francisco's rotation this season. Roupp has made 22 starts and gone 7-6 with a 3.80 ERA and 102:45 K:BB in 106 2/3 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: NBC Sports Bay Area
August 20, 2025
Detroit Tigers right-hander
Jose Urquidy (elbow) continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery in June 2024. The Tigers will use Urquidy as a reliever when and if he is activated for the 60-day IL. The 30-year-old has made four rehab starts but has not pitched more than two innings in any of those appearances. Currently, there is no room in the Tigers' rotation for him, and Urquidy does not have enough time to be stretched out as a starter. Urquidy is an option for the Tigers' rotation in 2026 and has pitched out of the bullpen from 2019 to 2023 for the Houston Astros during the regular seasons and playoffs.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Detroit Free Press
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August 20, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers relievers
Tanner Scott (elbow) and
Kirby Yates (back) each threw an inning during their rehab stints at Triple-A on Tuesday and could already be on the verge of returning to the majors. Asked if Scott or Yates would make another rehab appearance, manager Dave Roberts said, "probably not." That could set the pair up to return from the 15-day injured list during this weekend's series against the San Diego Padres, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The Dodgers have gone without Scott, their closer, since July 22 because of elbow inflammation. Yates, one of the Dodgers' top setup men, has been on the IL with lower-back pain since July 29.
--Connor ByrneSource: Bill Plunkett - Orange County Register
August 20, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder
Enrique Hernandez (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. Manager Dave Roberts said it's "feasible" that Hernandez could rejoin the Dodgers at some point next week. The team has gone more than a month without the 33-year-old utility player, who went on the 10-day injured list with left-elbow inflammation on July 7. Before then, Hernandez posted an unappealing .195/.259/.367 line with eight homers, 22 RBI, and 23 runs scored in 186 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Bill Plunkett - Orange County Register
August 20, 2025
New York Mets outfielder
Brandon Nimmo (neck) is day-to-day after leaving the team's 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday with neck stiffness, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The Mets pulled Nimmo and put
Starling Marte in left field in the bottom of the third inning. Nimmo has battled occasional discomfort in his neck since running into the outfield wall in a game in 2019, but he and the Mets have done a good job managing it over the years. Nimmo entered 2025 having appeared in 150-plus games in each of the previous three seasons and has been durable again this year. Over 122 games and 511 plate appearances, the 32-year-old has slashed .254/.325/.436 with 20 homers, 68 RBI, 62 runs, and 12 stolen bases. The Mets expect Nimmo to be fine within 24 to 48 hours, which means he could be out of the lineup for their series finale against the Nationals on Thursday afternoon.
--Connor ByrneSource: Anthony DiComo - MLB.com
August 20, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop
Ha-Seong Kim (back) was scratched on Wednesday against the New York Yankees because of tightness in his lower back, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The Rays started
Tristan Gray at short in Kim's place. Kim is considered day-to-day, so it doesn't seem like a serious issue, though it's worth noting he spent time on the 10-day injured list earlier this summer with a low-back strain. After recovering from offseason surgery on his right shoulder, Kim debuted on June 4 and has struggled over 24 games and 93 plate appearances. The former San Diego Padre has hit .214/.290/.321 line with two homers, five RBI, five runs scored, and six stolen bases.
--Connor ByrneSource: Marc Topkin - Tampa Bay Times
August 20, 2025
San Diego Padres outfielder
Jackson Merrill (ankle) was out of the lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday as a result of a left-ankle strain. Merrill suffered the injury last Friday and has been out of commission since he left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers early. While the Padres have avoided placing him on the 10-day injured list, manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that "there is some bone bruising, which can take a while to heal." With that in mind, Merrill's status for the Padres' series against the Dodgers this weekend "appears questionable," according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. If that's the case, the team may have to put him on the IL. Should Merrill go on the shelf on Thursday, the Padres would be able to backdate it to Aug. 18. The club should have an update on his status before Thursday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants.
--Connor ByrneSource: Dennis Lin - The Athletic
August 20, 2025
Los Angeles Angels closer
Kenley Jansen (ribs) is dealing with an injury to his ribs and won't be available against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports. Jansen revealed that he injured himself in the gym on Sunday. The 37-year-old right-hander is unsure if he'll be able to return when the Angels open up a series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. After surrendering two earned runs in one inning on Tuesday to take the loss against the Reds, Jansen owns a 3.00 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP, 48:16 K:BB, and 23 saves over 48 frames.
Ryan Zeferjahn and
Reid Detmers are the only other Angels relievers with more than one save this season (they have two apiece), so either could close in Jansen's absence.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jeff Fletcher - Orange County Register
August 20, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said infielder
Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder) will meet with his surgeon later in August and could be cleared to resume hitting soon after. Valdez had season-ending surgery in May for a dislocated left shoulder. He has already been playing catch from 90 feet, and the Pirates hope that he will be ready to play during winter ball or by October. The 26-year-old is a left-handed hitter, and the surgery to his left shoulder is of greater concern to his long-term outlook offensively. Although he has only 12 career home runs, Valdez has shown flashes of power and speed combo in the minors from 2021-2024 in both the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox organizations.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Colin Beazley of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 20, 2025
Texas Rangers right-hander
Cole Winn (hand) was placed on the injured list on Wednesday due to nerve irritation in his right hand. This issue may have factored into his poor relief performance on Tuesday against the Royals. Nerve issues in the hand could range from cervical (neck) radiculopathy to carpal tunnel syndrome. The 25-year-old will undergo further testing, and there is no timeline for his return at this time.
Jacob Latz was called up from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Winn has pitched effectively out of the bullpen this year for the Rangers with 26 strikeouts over 31 innings and a very respectable 1.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Evan Grant
August 20, 2025
New York Mets outfielder
Jose Siri (tibia) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment next week. The 30-year-old fouled a ball off his left shin back in April, fracturing his left tibia, limiting him to 10 games this season. Based on the amount of time he has missed, Siri is likely to need multiple rehab games before returning to the Mets' active roster. His role when he returns is murky at best, especially after
Cedric Mullins was acquired at this year's trade deadline. Siri could still be utilized as a defensive replacement and a pinch runner late in games, as he stole two bases this year and averaged 13 steals over the past three seasons.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Anthony Dicomo
August 20, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder
Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) has resumed a running progression. This is Deluca's second stint on the injured list, with the first being due to a shoulder injury. The Rays fully anticipate that DeLuca will return by the end of the season, and the fact that he's already running again is proof to back up this hope. When he returns, Deluca may be limited to an outfield platoon role. Deluca has been limited to only 20 games this year due to injury, but has played well when healthy. The 27-year-old was slashing .333/.356/.456 with six stolen bases before landing on the injured list. Fantasy managers with an IL spot in deep leagues can continue to stash him for now.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Marc Topkin
August 20, 2025
Texas Rangers right-hander
Chris Martin (calf) will try to go through PFPs (pitchers' fielding practice) before Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Martin tried this on August 13 but suffered a setback with his left calf strain and has been on the injured list since July 21. Martin is still likely to need at least a couple rehab appearances before being activated from the IL. When healthy, the 39-year-old is one of the higher leverage bullpen arms for the Rangers and is having a solid season with 36 strikeouts over 34 innings, a 2.36 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and two saves. Martin could be a candidate to close for the Rangers upon his return from the IL.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: @evan_p_grant
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