September 11, 2025
Baltimore Orioles outfielder
Tyler O'Neill (wrist) is on track to return to the team on Friday night when they start their series against the Blue Jays. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said that O'Neill could be activated if all went well on Thursday in his rehab start in Triple-A Norfolk, and O'Neill crushed a home run in the third inning while going 1-for-4. O'Neill has been limited to only 43 games this season for the Orioles, posting a disappointing .210/.293/.434 with eight homers, 23 RBI, 20 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 164 plate appearances. He has missed over a month with wrist inflammation, but will look to end the season on a high note by playing the last few weeks as a healthy contributor. Before the year, he signed a three-year deal with Baltimore, and it seems unlikely he would exercise his player opt-out after this season, making him a part of the O's plans for next year when he'll hope for a much healthier campaign.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Rich Kubatko
September 11, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Dane Myers (oblique) has been sidelined since August 30 with an oblique strain, but the 29-year-old righty is starting a rehab assignment in Triple-A this Thursday, so he should be on track to get back in the lineup before the end of the season. In his 99 games this season, Myers hit .233 with six homers, a .276 wOBA, and 17 stolen bases. The Marlins outfield is a little crowded with younger players than Myers right now, so it will be interesting to see how much playing time he gets if he's activated. He is still not eligible for salary arbitration until 2027, but his role on the team going forward is uncertain. He could get a chance to show his worth in the final few weeks of the season, though, as long as his rehab goes smoothly.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Kevin Barral
September 11, 2025
Miami Marlins third baseman
Connor Norby (quadriceps) has made a quick recovery from his left quad strain, and he could be ready to come off the injured list when he's first eligible on Sunday. He'll start a rehab assignment on Thursday in Triple-A Jacksonville. Norby has been limited to just 77 games this season due to multiple injuries, hitting .247 with six homers, seven stolen bases, 36 runs scored, and a .294 wOBA. He went 6-for-18 (.333) with three doubles in his five games with the team after recovering from a broken hamate bone that kept him sidelined since the All-Star break. If Norby can get back in the lineup and stay healthy, he'll be worth a look if you need some infield help for the last few weeks of the season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Kevin Barral
September 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman
Jonathan Aranda (wrist) had a checkup on his fractured wrist on Wednesday and is progressing in his recovery. He has started playing catch and hitting off a tee and will continue to ramp up his activities after his positive checkup. Manager Kevin Cash said the team isn't sure if he'll be able to return this season, but it's a great sign that the 27-year-old lefty is on the road to recovery and should be fully healthy for next season. Before the injury, Aranda was having his long-awaited breakout season, hitting .316 with 12 homers, 54 RBI, and a .377 wOBA in his 103 games. He should be a key part of the Rays lineup when he's ready to return, whether that's before the end of this season or for the start of 2026.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Marc Topkin
September 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder
Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) will not return to the team this season after suffering a setback in his rehab, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. DeLuca has been on the injured list with a hamstring injury since early August and suffered a quad strain while working his way back in Triple-A Durham. DeLuca showed some promising upside during the 2024 season, but only played 20 games this year, hitting .333 with no home runs but six stolen bases and a .350 wOBA. He missed time early in the season with a shoulder injury as well, and it isn't clear how the 27-year-old righty fits in with the Rays' future plans in the outfield, where they have several strong prospects. He'll work to come to Spring Training next year fully healthy and ready to contribute, but his 2025 season is unfortunately over.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Marc Topkin
September 11, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Adolis Garcia (quad) is making significant progress and was able to take batting practice on the field on Tuesday. He landed on the injured list with a strained quad that has kept him out since September 1, but he may not need much more than the minimum time on the injured list. The Rangers are just 1.5 games behind the Mariners for the third AL Wild Card spot and just 2.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. Getting Garcia back sooner than expected would be a huge boost for the Rangers' lineup, which is already seriously injury-depleted. Garcia was heating up, going 14-for-38 (.368) with two homers and three stolen bases in his nine games before landing on the injured list. He'll look to pick up where he left off, potentially against the Mets this weekend.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Kennedi Landry
September 11, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers catcher
William Contreras (forearm) was originally in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers but was scratched due to a forearm contusion. He suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday and will get two days off since the Brew Crew has a scheduled off-day on Thursday. He'll be re-evaluated on Friday before the team opens its next series against the Cardinals at home on Friday night. Contreras has hit .263 with 17 homers and a .337 wOBA in his 140 games this season and is almost always in the lineup. Hopefully, he'll be able to get back in the mix for the weekend, but keep an eye on the injury to make sure it checks out to be as minor as it appears to be at this point.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Adam McCalvy
September 11, 2025
Chicago Cubs reliever
Andrew Kittredge collected his third save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The right-hander retired the side in order and struck out one during an 11-pitch ninth inning to log the Cubs' first save since closer
Daniel Palencia (shoulder) went on the 15-day injured list on Monday. Both Kittredge and fellow righty
Brad Keller, who pitched a scoreless eighth and racked up his 24th hold, are strong candidates to receive save opportunities in Palencia's absence. Acquired from Baltimore in July, Kittredge has recorded a 3.45 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP, 52 strikeouts, and 10 walks in 47 innings this season.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
September 10, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays closer
Jeff Hoffman (9-7) suffered his seventh loss of the season in a 3-2 decision against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. The right-hander entered a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth inning, and after getting the leadoff hitter out, he allowed what proved to be the game-winning home run to
Yainer Diaz. Hoffman retired the next two batters, including a strikeout of
Jose Altuve, but the damage was done. Wednesday's performance was the latest in a long line of shaky outings this season for the 32-year-old. Although Hoffman has surrendered 15 homers in 62 1/3 innings, he still has manager John Schneider in his corner. "He's got good stuff. (I) still trust him. He's been throwing the ball really well, and it was one bad pitch tonight," Schneider said of Hoffman, who owns a 4.76 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP, 79:21 K:BB, 30 saves, and seven blown saves.
--Connor ByrneSource: Sportsnet
September 10, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers reliever
Shelby Miller (elbow) received encouraging news on his injured right elbow during a visit with Dr. Keith Meister, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. While Miller will need to undergo surgery, he may not require a full UCL repair. If that's the case, Miller could return late next year. Otherwise, Tommy John surgery would wipe out Miller's 2026 campaign, and the soon-to-be 35-year-old recently acknowledged it could lead him to retire. For now, there's still hope for Miller to continue his career. While Miller struggled after the Brewers acquired him from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the July 31 trade deadline, he still posted quality numbers in 2025. Over 48 appearances and 46 innings, he put up a 2.74 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP, 54:15 K:BB, 10 saves, and nine holds.
--Connor ByrneSource: Adam McCalvy - MLB.com
September 10, 2025
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect
Chase Burns (elbow) will not serve as a starter when the team activates him from the 15-day injured list on Friday. Rather, Burns told Brian Giesenschlag of Reds Live that he'll receive "scheduled innings out of the bullpen" for the rest of the season. The Reds are playing it safe with Burns, out since Aug. 12 with a Grade 1 flexor tendon strain, in an effort to limit his workload. Just a year removed from going second overall in the draft, the flamethrowing Burns has combined for 101 1/3 innings between the majors and Triple-A this season. Burns has made eight starts and amassed 34 1/3 frames with the Reds, and while his 5.24 ERA is uninspiring, much of the damage came in one disastrous outing against the Boston Red Sox on June 30. Overall, Burns has demonstrated why he's among the premier pitching prospects in the sport, having already fanned double-digit hitters in four starts and totaled an eye-popping 57 strikeouts. The 22-year-old could be a weapon out of the bullpen for the Reds as they attempt to chase down a wild-card spot.
--Connor ByrneSource: Brian Giesenschlag - Reds Live
September 10, 2025
Detroit Tigers left-handed reliever
Tyler Holton will open against the New York Yankees on Thursday, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. It'll be a short start for Holton, who hasn't gotten more than eight outs in any of his 62 appearances in 2025. The 29-year-old has logged a 3.80 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP, 55 strikeouts, and 16 walks over 68 2/3 innings this season. Righty
Sawyer Gipson-Long is expected to serve in a bulk role behind Holton. Gipson-Long has pitched to a 5.59 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB in 29 frames. Those two will try to help Detroit complete a three-game sweep of New York. The Tigers outscored the Yankees 23-3 in the first two games of the series.
--Connor ByrneSource: Chris McCosky - Detroit News
September 10, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched catcher
Will Smith (hand) on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies because of soreness in his right hand, L.A. announced. Smith has been dealing with a bone bruise that kept him out for five straight games before he returned to the lineup Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts said last week that Smith will likely have to manage the pain for the rest of the season. It was too much to bear on Wednesday, leading the Dodgers to replace Smith with
Ben Rortvedt shortly before the game started. With the Dodgers off Thursday, Smith will have an extra day to rest. His primary backup,
Dalton Rushing (shin), went on the IL on Sept. 6 with a right-shin contusion. That means if Smith has to miss more time, the Dodgers will likely recall
Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City to serve as insurance behind Rortvedt.
--Connor ByrneSource: Los Angeles Dodgers
September 10, 2025
New York Mets designated hitter
Jesse Winker (back) will not play again this year, manager
Carlos Mendoza announced Wednesday. Winker has been on the injured list with inflammation in his lower back since July 11. He began a minor-league rehab assignment in late August, but the 32-year-old suffered a setback shortly after that, leading the team to shut him down. With Winker's back continuing to bother him, he won't have enough time to return in 2025. Along with his back issues, Winker also missed significant time earlier in the season with an oblique strain. The injuries limited Winker to 26 games and a .229/.309/.400 line with one homer, 10 RBI, and eight runs scored over 81 plate appearances. He's due to become a free agent after the season, which is unfortunate timing on the heels of an injury-riddled campaign.
--Connor ByrneSource: John Flanigan - SNY.tv
September 10, 2025
Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder
Zach McKinstry (back) has been out of the lineup for two straight games against the New York Yankees with discomfort in his upper back. McKinstry has responded well to treatment, though, and he's hopeful that he'll return on Thursday for the series finale, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports. The versatile McKinstry has played between 14 and 75 games at four different positions (primarily third base) and slashed a career-best .266/.332/.447 with 11 homers, 48 RBI, 65 runs, and 19 steals across 475 plate appearances in 2025. McKinstry slumped to a .697 OPS in August, but the first-time All-Star is off to a 7-for-20 start with five RBI in his first six games this month.
--Connor ByrneSource: Chris McCosky - Detroit News
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