Max Scherzer Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Saturday. According to manager Davey Martinez, the Nationals ace is not expected to be on the IL past the 10-day minimum. "So we'll give him a few extra days," Martinez said, "and hopefully it won't take […]

AJ Pollock Absent From Tuesday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies. The 33-year-old will get the day off after hitting .200 (3-for-15) with one homer and two runs scored over his last four games. He should return to the lineup on Wednesday. Matt Beaty is batting fifth and […]

Stephen Strasburg Still Hasn’t Resumed Throwing

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) still hasn't resumed throwing. According to manager Dave Martinez, the team is waiting for the nerve irritation to subside before he can begin throwing. The 32-year-old has struggled to stay healthy and has been limited to just 21.2 innings this season. Strasburg remains without a timetable for a return […]

Jacob deGrom Expected To Make His Next Start

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (hand) played catch on Sunday and is on track to make his next start Wednesday against the Cubs. He was removed after 80 pitches on Friday due to right flexor tendinitis. The Mets ace underwent an MRI on Saturday which revealed no structural damage. deGrom will throw a bullpen […]

Merrill Kelly Expects To Make Next Start

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (shoulder) expects to make his next start. He was hit in the left shoulder by a 108.7 MPH line drive from the Angels' two-way star Shohei Ohtani during Friday's game. Kelly was left with a contusion on his left shoulder. He allowed three runs on four hits and two walks […]

George Springer Could Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quadriceps) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday. Manager Charles Montoyo said, "It is possible Springer begins a rehab stint Tuesday depending on how he feels." Springer has been limited to four games this season due to a quad injury. The Blue Jays will be careful with their […]

Austin Hays Dealing With Possible Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays may have tweaked something late in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Rays, per manager Brandon Hyde. The 25-year-old went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Saturday. Hays just returned from a hamstring strain on Friday and Hyde wasn't clear if Saturday's issue was related to his previous injury. A further update […]

Clayton Kershaw Dominates Rangers For Win Number Eight

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (8-5) allowed one unearned run on three hits while striking out nine across six innings to earn the win in Friday's 12-1 victory over the Rangers. The 33-year-old ace bounced back after allowing at least five earned runs in each of his previous two starts. He cruised through […]

Cody Bellinger Exits Friday’s Game Early

Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder Cody Bellinger left early during Friday's game against the Rangers with lower-body "cramps." He went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI before exiting. The Dodgers outfielder was later replaced in the game by Zach McKinstry. Even before the injury, Bellinger was scheduled for a day off on Saturday. Fantasy managers […]

Max Muncy Exits Friday’s Game Early With Side Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy exited Friday's game against the Rangers early with side tightness. He went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run before exiting. The Dodgers infielder was replaced in the game by Albert Pujols. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Muncy "felt something in his oblique area" and is considered "day-to-day." It's […]

Xander Bogaerts Not Expected To Play Saturday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is not expected to play in Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. This news comes after he was scratched from Friday's lineup with left knee soreness. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the shortstop could return on Sunday. "Bogaerts will likely be out a couple of days […]

Derek Hill Exits Wednesday’s Game Early

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill was removed early from Wednesday's game against the Mariners with a right shoulder sprain. He sustained the injury after crashing into the outfield wall during the bottom of the first inning. Hill didn't register an at-bat and was replaced by Akil Baddoo. The severity of Hill's injury is unknown at […]

Kolten Wong Expected Back Before July

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) could return from the 10-day injured list before the end of June, per manager Craig Counsell. The 30-year-old infielder was placed on the injured list with a strained left oblique last Friday. Counsell didn't give an official timetable but did mentioned that Wong could be activated before July […]

Lorenzo Cain Not Expected To Return Until July

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) isn't expected to return until July, per manager Craig Counsell. He's been sidelined since June 1 the injury. "Lorenzo Cain won't be back before July," said Counsell. The Brewers manager described the outfielder's hamstring injury as "significant." Fantasy managers who are unable to stash Cain on the IL can […]

Adalberto Mondesi Took BP On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals infielder Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) took batting practice and did some other baseball-related activities on Tuesday. "Mondesi looked really good yesterday," said Royals manager Mike Matheny. The 25-year-old infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. There is currently no timetable for his return and the Royals will […]

Ian Kennedy Placed On The Injured List

Texas Rangers closer Ian Kennedy (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain on Wednesday. He was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Giants and hasn't pitched since last Friday. It's unclear exactly how much time Kennedy will miss, but fantasy managers can expect to be without the Rangers closer for […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Lands On The Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed infielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (calf) on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on Wednesday. He was acquired from the Rays in mid-May and has started in only six games since being traded. The 29-year-old is slashing .120/.290/.120 across 31 plate appearances for the Dodgers. Tsutsugo mainly serves as […]

Alex Dickerson Officially Lands On The Injured List

The San Francisco Giants officially placed outfielder Alex Dickerson (back) on the 10-day injured list with an upper back strain. He was removed early from Tuesday's game against the Rangers and will miss at least the next 10 days. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, Dickerson's stay on the injured list isn't expected to be long. […]

Trent Grisham To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (heel) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso in the next couple of days. According to Padres manager Jayce Tingler, the length of Grisham's rehab assignment will depend on how he feels. The 24-year-old was placed on the injured list on May 24th with a heel bruise. […]

Joey Votto Activated From IL, Returns To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Brewers. He's been sidelined since May 5th with a fractured left thumb. The 37-year-old is starting at first base and hitting cleanup for Tuesday's game. Votto went 1-for-13 with five strikeouts across four games […]