Jacob deGrom Remains On Track For Late July Return

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) began his rehab assignment at Single-A on Sunday and was fantastic, allowing no hits across 1 2/3 innings while striking out five. He is expected to pitch every five days throughout his rehab assignment and he'll make his next start on Friday at Single-A once again. Mets […]

Kevin Gausman Questionable For Next Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) stated on Monday that he is still having trouble pushing off when attempting to pitch. Gausman was hit in his ankle by a comebacker during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but […]

Antonio Senzatela Throws From 110 Feet

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) stated on Monday that his shoulder is feeling "really good." He also added that he threw from 110 feet on Monday. The 27-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on Saturday. The move came after he left his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks after […]

Ian Kennedy Lands On Injured List With Calf Inflammation

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed relief pitcher Ian Kennedy (calf) on the 15-day injured list with right calf inflammation on Monday. Fellow right-hander Keynan Middleton was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Kennedy has been the team's "closer-in-waiting" this year as the next man up behind the team's primary closer, Mark Melancon. Melancon leads the […]

John Schreiber Earns His Third Save On Monday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher John Schreiber closed out the team's 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday to earn his third save of the year. He pitched the final 1 2/3 innings of the game and retired each of the five batters he faced, tallying one strikeout along the way. The team's […]

Yadier Molina Yet To Be Cleared For Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) has yet to be cleared for baseball activities, according to Cardinals beat writer John Denton. Molina, who has been on the injured list due to right knee inflammation since June 16, is currently rehabbing the injury back in Puerto Rico. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stated that Molina is […]

Craig Kimbrel Day-To-Day With Back Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel (back) was hit hard in his back by a line drive off the bat of San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth on Sunday. Kimbrel stated on Monday that his back was sore, but that he thought he'd only need a day or two before being ready to pitch […]

Brandon Crawford Expected Back On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) remains on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Tuesday. The 35-year-old was placed on the injured list on June 26 due to a left knee injury. After a fantastic 2021 campaign that saw Crawford launch a career-high 24 home runs while […]

Mike Soroka Nearing A Rehab Stint

Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka (Achilles) is on track to begin a 30-day rehab stint soon, according to Braves manager Brian Snitker. Soroka completed a simulated game on Saturday after having previously thrown a live batting practice session. The 24-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since August of 2020, when he tore his Achilles. He […]

Mookie Betts Playing Second Base On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts will be playing second base in Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 29-year-old was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and the team is going to attempt to preserve his legs by giving him some starts at the keystone going forward. There's a good chance he'll […]

Juan Soto Held Out Of July Fourth Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is being held out of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Lane Thomas will be in right field for the contest. Soto was removed from Sunday's game due to left calf tightness. He underwent an MRI after Sunday's game and the team has not released the results of the […]

Jackson Tetreault Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Jackson Tetreault (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a stress fracture of his right scapula. The team recalled fellow right-hander Jordan Weems from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Tetreault was called up in mid-June for his MLB debut and he went on to make four starts […]

Lucas Giolito Holds Giants To One Run Over Six Frames

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito came through with a solid outing against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. He pitched six innings and allowed three hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out seven. He earned the win to improve to 5-4 on the year. After going through a rough stretch […]

Marcus Stroman Gives Up Five Runs In Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) had a rough outing in his first rehab start at Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. He pitched 2 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, one walk and five earned runs while striking out two. The 31-year-old will likely need one or two more rehab outings before returning to the […]

Anthony DeSclafani Done For The 2022 Season

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will undergo surgery on his right ankle on July 12. During the procedure, he will have the peroneal tendon in his ankle set. His expected recovery time after the surgery is four-to-five months, meaning he will not return during the 2022 season. It was a rough season […]

Frankie Montas To Undergo MRI On Shoulder Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) was removed from his start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday after pitching just one inning. It was revealed after the game that he was dealing with tightness in the back of his right shoulder. He was evaluated by team doctors, who diagnosed him with some inflammation. He […]

Tyler O'Neill Set For Rehab Outing At Triple-A Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Monday. He will serve as designated hitter for his first game on Monday. He'll then play in left field on Wednesday and Thursday and he'll be re-evaluated after that. If things all go well, he could be back in […]

Harrison Bader To Resume Baseball Activities Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will be resuming baseball activities soon, according to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. Bader has been hampered by plantar fasciitis in his right foot throughout the year. He's mostly played through the injury, but he was placed on the 10-day injured list a week back so that he could […]

Michael Wacha Scratched From Monday's Start

The Boston Red Sox have scratched right-hander Michael Wacha (arm) from his scheduled start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. He stated that he was dealing with a "heavy arm" on Sunday, prompting the Red Sox to hold him out of action. Left-handed reliever Austin Davis will now be the team's starter on Monday, […]

Frankie Montas Removed After One Inning On Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas was removed after pitching just one inning in his start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The reason for his removal isn't clear as of yet. However, several reporters, including A's beat writer Martín Gallegos, have noted that Montas' velocity was down significantly on Sunday. His fastball was topping […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Out With Elbow Injury Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (elbow) is being held out of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to an elbow injury. He suffered the injury during Thursday's game while making a catch. Austin Slater is in the leadoff spot for the game while Mike Yastrzemski has shifted over to cover Wade's […]

Juan Soto Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins due to a hamstring injury. Soto was reportedly feeling pain in his left hamstring, which led to his removal prior to the fifth inning of the game. Nationals beat writer Jesse Dougherty stated that it sounds […]

Yasmani Grandal Runs The Bases On Sunday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) ran the bases on Sunday, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. This marks a notable milestone in Grandal's recovery process. The 33-year-old was placed on the injured list with a lower back injury on June 13 and this is the first time he's done any […]

Kyle Lewis Set To Rehab At Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (concussion) is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma imminently. Mariners manager Scott Servais stated that Lewis could see his first action at Tacoma as soon as Sunday. He also added that Lewis will play a lot of outfield during his rehab stint. Lewis has been out since […]

Oscar Mercado Back With The Guardians

In a strange, cyclical turn of events, outfielder Oscar Mercado is a member of the Cleveland Guardians once again. The Guardians claimed him off waivers on Sunday after the Philadelphia Phillies designated him for assignment. The Phillies had previously acquired Mercado after the Guardians designated him for assignment about two weeks back. Mercado appeared in […]

Juan Soto Exits With Apparent Leg Injury Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (leg) was removed from Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. He was involved in a rundown in the bottom of the fourth inning and was tagged out during the play. That was his last play of the game as Lane Thomas entered to take over in right field in the […]

Ty France Won't Return From Injured List Monday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (elbow) will not be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Monday, according to Mariners manager Scott Servais. France suffered a Grade 2 flexor strain on June 23 and he still has some obstacles to clear in his recovery. Servais stated that the hope is that […]

Thairo Estrada To COVID Injured List, Yermin Mercedes Recalled

The San Francisco Giants placed second baseman Thairo Estrada (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday. He is dealing with a sore throat and a headache, but he hasn't tested positive for COVID-19. To fill his roster spot, the team recalled Yermin Mercedes from Triple-A. Estrada has been a mainstay in the Giants' lineup […]

Anthony DeSclafani To Undergo Ankle Surgery

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will undergo surgery on his right ankle next week, according to Giants manager Gabe Kapler. The 32-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list with right ankle inflammation this past Friday and there were rumblings that surgery could be in play for him. The Giants haven't released […]

Ben Gamel, Yoshi Tsutsugo Expected Back Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel (hamstring) and first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) are both expected to be activated from the injured list prior to the team's two-game series against the New York Yankees, which begins on Tuesday. Both players have been out since late May. Gamel landed on the injured list with a left hamstring […]