Yordan Alvarez Returns To The Lineup On Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. The 25-year-old power bat has missed the last five games with hand discomfort but he's back in the lineup on Sunday. He's starting in left field and batting third against Angels starter Tucker Davidson. Alvarez is […]

Nick Castellanos Lands On The Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. The 30-year-old outfielder suffered the injury on Friday against the Giants and should be out a few weeks. He had been in and out of the lineup over the last 10 days while dealing with turf […]

Luis Robert Activated From The Paternity List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has been activated from the paternity list on Sunday. The 25-year-old was away from the team for a few days for the birth of his child but he's still absent from the starting lineup on Sunday vs. the Twins. He's been bothered by a wrist injury that's kept him […]

Tyler Mahle Heads Back To The Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The 27-year-old righty was just activated from the IL on Saturday and started against the White Sox before exiting after two innings with the same shoulder injury. This is clearly a recurring issue for Mahle and with […]

Ramon Laureano Expected To Rejoin The A's On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) could potentially rejoin the team on Tuesday for their series opener against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old outfielder has been out since August 14 due to a left oblique strain but started in right field for High-A Stockton for his minor league rehab assignment on Saturday. He's suiting up […]

Willson Contreras Remains Absent From Lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) is still absent from the starting lineup on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 30-year-old backstop has now missed four straight games with left ankle discomfort. It still looks like he'll avoid a trip to the injured list but it's anyone's guess as to when he'll return to […]

Salvador Perez Returns To The Lineup On Sunday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) is back in the lineup on Sunday in the series finale against the Detroit Tigers. Perez didn't play Saturday after being struck in the hand by a pitch during Friday's game. The 32-year-old catcher is starting behind the dish and batting third against Tigers starter Matt Manning. Perez […]

Jonathan Schoop Starts Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop (ankle) started a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with High-A West Michigan. Schoop sprained his right ankle back on August 21 and was stashed on the injured list two days later. He'll make a few more rehab appearances over the next few days and if all goes well in […]

Miguel Cabrera Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Cabrera started to feel discomfort in his biceps on Friday and left that game early before missing Saturday's game entirely. First baseman/third baseman Josh Lester was recalled from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Cabrera should be out […]

Miguel Cabrera Sitting Out On Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Kansas City Royals. Cabrera was lifted from Friday's contest with biceps discomfort so that appears to be why he's missing from Saturday's lineup as well. Spencer Torkelson, who was recently recalled, is taking over at first base and […]

Eric Haase Absent From The Lineup On Saturday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase (abdomen) is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old took an unlucky foul ball in his "lower abdomen" during the first inning of Friday's game and was replaced by Tucker Barnhart after finishing the frame. It's no surprise that he's missing Saturday's contest as […]

Grayson Rodriguez Will Make A Rehab Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (lat) will make a minor league rehab start on Tuesday for the Double-A Bowie Bay Sox. The 22-year-old top pitching prospect strained his lat back in June and is slowly but surely working his way back. He worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings in his first rehab start at High-A […]

Nick Castellanos Absent From The Phillies Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (toe) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. The 30-year-old outfielder has missed a handful of games over the last week as he's been dealing with turf toe. The issue has been nagging him for about two weeks and it will need to be monitored […]

Niko Goodrum Released By The Astros

Former Houston Astros infielder Niko Goodrum has been released. The 30-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week and went unclaimed on waivers. The former Detroit Tiger inked a one-year deal worth $2.1 million with Houston back in March but didn't make an impact with his new club. He logged just 43 at-bats and put […]

Leody Taveras Sitting Out On Saturday

Texas Rangers center fielder Leody Taveras is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Boston Red Sox. This is just a day off for the speedy 23-year-old who's slashing a rock-solid .285/.331/.399 with three home run, 29 RBI, nine stolen bases, and 30 runs scored over 228 at-bats for the Rangers this season. Bubba […]

Colin Moran Has Contract Selected By Cincinnati

Cincinnati Reds infielder Colin Moran had his contract selected on Saturday. Mike Moustakas (calf) was placed on the injured list so Moran will be taking his place on the active roster. The former first-round pick has mostly struggled with the Reds this season, slashing just .210/.299/.360 with four home runs and 22 RBI over 100 […]

Brandon Marsh Activated From The Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee, ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 24-year-old outfielder has been out since August 18 after suffering knee and ankle injuries while attempting to rob a home run. He's slashing an underwhelming .250/.294/.313 with a pair of RBI and a stolen base in 12 […]

Trevor Story Activated From The Injured List

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (wrist) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old infielder was out for over a month and a half with a hairline fracture in his right wrist. He'll try and jolt the struggling Red Sox back […]

Jarren Duran Optioned To Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday. The 25-year-old center fielder has struggled mightily this season, putting up a lackluster .220/.283/.365 triple-slash line to go along with three home runs, 17 RBI, and seven stolen bases over 200 at-bats. He'll try and rebuild his confidence in Triple-A as […]

Jay Jackson Recalled From Triple-A

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jay Jackson has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. The 34-year-old right-hander is replacing Jackson Stephens (concussion) who took a comebacker off his head in Friday's game vs. the Cardinals. Jackson hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021 when he logged a solid 3.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 28:12 K/BB […]

Orlando Arcia Starting Rehab Assignment

Atlanta Braves infielder Orlando Arcia (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. The 28-year-old second baseman has been out since early August with a left hamstring injury but he's on track to return to the Braves sometime in early September. Arcia was slashing .243/.321/.405 with seven home runs and […]

Aledmys Diaz To Miss A Few Weeks With Groin Injury

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) is likely to miss a few weeks, according to general manager James Click. The 32-year-old utility man was placed on the injured list on Aug. 17 after suffering a groin injury during a game on Tuesday. If all goes well and he doesn't suffer any setbacks during his stay […]

Luis Garcia To Begin A Minor League Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (groin) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester in Indianapolis, per beat writer Mark Zuckerman. Garcia told reporters that his groin, which has kept him out since August 13, is no longer bothering him. The 22-year-old rookie has been a solid contributor for the […]

Cam Vieaux Has Contract Selected By Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitcher Cam Vieaux has had his contract selected from Triple-A Indianapolis. The 28-year-old, who has a rough 14.40 ERA across five innings in the majors this season, will join the Pirates bullpen. Right-handed pitcher Yohan Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Ke'Bryan Hayes Could Return On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) could return from the injured list as early as Tuesday. General manager Ben Cherington told reporters on Sunday that the team is "optimistic" that Hayes will be activated on Tuesday, which would represent the minimum stay for the 25-year-old. Hayes suffered a mid-back muscle strain on August 13 […]

Bailey Ober Scheduled For Live Bullpen On Monday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Bailey Ober (groin) is scheduled for a live bullpen session on Monday. The 6'9" hurler has been out since June 3 with a groin strain but has been progressing towards a late August return to the Twins rotation. If all goes well on Monday, he could begin a minor league rehab […]

Kenta Maeda Progressing Towards Live Bullpen

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) is throwing 87-90 mph and is progressing towards a live bullpen session, according to beat writer Aaron Gleeman. Maeda has been throwing off a mound recently and is working his way towards a potential September debut with the Twins. The veteran hurler underwent Tommy John surgery last September […]

Dom Nunez Optioned To Triple-A Albuquerque

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday. Colorado needed to clear a space on the roster following Elias Diaz's (hand) activation from the 10-day injured list. Nunez is slashing just .121/.244/.152 across 33 at-bats in the majors this season. Diaz and Brian Serven will split duties behind the plate […]

Elias Diaz Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (hand) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The 31-year-old backstop hit the IL back on August 11 with ligament damage in his right hand. It was a minimum stay on the injured list for Diaz who's slashing .230/.294/.371 with six home runs and 33 RBI across […]

Paul Blackburn Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (finger) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. The A's needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster after claiming right-hander pitcher Joel Payamps off waivers from Kansas City. Blackburn, who made the AL All-Star team earlier this season, will remain out for the rest of the […]