Johan Rojas Sent To The Minors

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned outfielder Johan Rojas to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and reinstated shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rojas could use some work in the minors after slashing .235/.271/.295 with two home runs, 19 RBI, 14 stolen bases, 21 runs scored, just seven walks and […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds transferred infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) to the 60-day injured list on Monday and selected the contract of right-hander Brooks Kriske from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Encarnacion-Strand is dealing with a right ulnar styloid fracture in his wrist and has been on the injured list since May 8. The 24-year-old isn't […]

Dylan Crews Promoted To Triple-A

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews is being promoted to Triple-A Rochester this week, according to a source. Crews had been red-hot at Double-A Harrisburg and hit .274/.343/.446 with five home runs, 11 doubles, three triples, 38 RBI, 15 stolen bases and 26 runs scored overall in his 51 games played. The Nationals are rewarding […]

James Wood Expected To Start Playing In Games This Week

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) is expected to start playing in games this week, according to a source. Wood has been sidelined since May 23 with right-hamstring tightness and was hitting an impressive .355 (59-for-166) with a 1.061 OPS, nine homers, 13 doubles, 31 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 39 runs scored in […]

Jose Soriano Scratched With Abdominal Pain

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jose Soriano (abdomen) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers due to abdominal pain. Right-hander Zach Plesac will now make the emergency spot start. We don't currently know the severity of Soriano's injury or whether he'll only miss just one turn through the Angels' […]

Mookie Betts Officially Goes On IL, Out 6-8 Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Mookie Betts (wrist) is expected to miss six to eight weeks after fracturing his left wrist on a hit-by-pitch on Sunday in the series finale against the Kansas City Royals. The Dodgers officially placed Betts on the 10-day injured list on Monday and recalled outfielder Miguel […]

Yimi Garcia Put On 15-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Yimi Garcia (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right elbow ulnar neuritis and selected the contract of left-hander Brandon Eisert from the minors in a corresponding move. Garcia was pulled from a save opportunity in Sunday's win over the Cleveland Guardians after feeling discomfort in his […]

William Contreras Not Playing On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (head) is not in the starting lineup on Monday versus the hosting Los Angeles Angels. Contreras collided with Cincinnati Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild in a play at home plate on Sunday in the 5-4 win and was checked for a concussion following the game. It's unclear if Contreras is actually […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Arm

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (arm) suffered a fracture to the radial neck of his right arm on Sunday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox but will not need surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the injury. Still, Rizzo could miss anywhere from four to six weeks. It's unclear what the […]

Brendan Rodgers May Not Need A Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) was out at Coors Field on Monday doing a full day of baseball activities before the series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies are still deciding if Rodgers will go on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque before he is reinstated from the injured […]

Brenton Doyle Back In Rockies Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) is starting in center field and is batting leadoff for the Rockies on Monday for the series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander James Paxton. Left-patellar tendonitis kept Doyle out the last two games, but he's feeling better now and is ready to roll to start […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Off The Mound

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) said he threw off a mound during a bullpen session on Monday for the first time since having Tommy John surgery last June. deGrom threw around 15 pitches on Monday and felt good after throwing all fastballs. The 35-year-old veteran hurler will continue to build his arm up with […]

Max Scherzer To Make His Next Start With Rangers

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back, thumb) will come off the 60-day injured list and make his next start with the Rangers in the majors. Manager Bruce Bochy didn't give an exact date for Scherzer's 2024 debut, but this weekend against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Scherzer allowed three earned runs on four hits while […]

Josh Smith Still Out Monday

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith said he's dealing with soreness/tightness in his "lower glute/upper hamstring" area and is out of the starting lineup for the fourth straight game on Monday against the visiting New York Mets. However, Smith said he feels like he's getting better every day and said he feels like it's precautionary. He's […]

Jordan Romano Could Be Back On A Mound On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) is long-tossing from 90 to 120 feet on Monday, and if all goes well with his throwing session, he could get back on a mound as early as this Wednesday. Romano has yet to throw off a mound again since landing on the 15-day injured list on June […]

Chad Green Next Up For Closer Role In Toronto

With Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) unavailable early this week due to an ulnar-nerve issue in his right arm, right-hander Chad Green will serve as the team's closer, according to manager John Schneider. Remember, Jordan Romano (elbow) is on the injured list for the second time this year. Garcia had to be […]

No Structural Damage For Yimi Garcia

An MRI exam on Sunday on Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) showed some ulna nerve symptoms in his right elbow but no structural damage, which manager John Schneider described as "great news." The Blue Jays are still determining the next steps on Garcia, and he could still land on the injured list. […]

Nathan Lukes Has Surgery On His Thumb

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes (thumb) underwent surgery to fix the UCL in his left thumb last Wednesday. There is no timeline on his return yet, but he's expected to return later this season. Lukes suffered a left-thumb injury while playing for Triple-A Buffalo. The 29-year-old made a strong bid for the regular season […]

Yariel Rodriguez Back From The Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated rookie right-hander Yariel Rodriguez (back) from the 15-day injured list on Monday, according to sources. Rodriguez will report to the team on Monday for the start of a series against the visiting Boston Red Sox. The Cuban right-hander had a 1.93 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched over […]

Bo Bichette Still Out Of The Lineup On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for the third straight game for Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Bichette is dealing with a right-calf injury that isn't believed to be serious, but the Jays aren't rushing the struggling shortstop back into the fold. The 26-year-old […]

Corbin Carroll's Injury Not Serious, Could Rejoin Team On Tuesday

An MRI exam on Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll's injured left side on Monday morning didn't reveal significant damage, and he will join the team ahead of their series opener on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, according to a source. Carroll described a "pull feeling" on his left side while making a throw in the […]

Gerrit Cole To Make Season Debut On Wednesday

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will come off the 60-day injured list to make his 2024 season debut on Wednesday versus the visiting Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. The long-awaited wait for Yankees fans and fantasy managers is over, and the 33-year-old reigning American League Cy Young winner should be thrown into all […]

Van Jefferson Fails To Stand Out This Offseason

The Pittsburgh Steelers needed wide receiver Van Jefferson to stand out during offseason workouts, but he didn't. Spring practices typically don't mean a ton, but nothing has jumped out to suggest that Jefferson can be a difference-maker in 2024 with both Diontae Johnson and Allen Robinson II now out of town. Outside of George Pickens, […]

Darnell Washington Struggles In Offseason Workouts

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington struggled last year during spring workouts, and nothing has changed a full year later. Washington has proven himself as a solid blocking tight end, but he's not going to be a 30-catch guy based on what we've seen from him in his second offseason. Even in offensive coordinator Arthur […]

Justin Fields Has Lots Of Obstacles To Overcome

Pittsburgh Steelers former first-round quarterback Justin Fields still has plenty of talent, but he has lots of obstacles to overcome for an opportunity in his first year in the Steel City in 2024 with veteran Russell Wilson in front of him. Fields didn't get many first-team repetition in offseason practices. His arm strength, speed and […]

Calvin Austin III Has Opportunity For Big Role

If there is one wide receiver besides George Pickens who has a chance to have a big role in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense this year, it's wide receiver Calvin Austin III. Austin continued to get better from the first day to the last during offseason workouts and will have a chance for a much bigger […]

Russell Wilson Off To Good Start With Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson got off to a good start during organized team activities this offseason, and his leadership was more than noticeable. Wilson also stood out with his arm talent, though, and he did nothing through 12 practices to even slightly indicate that he could lose the QB competition to Justin Fields. Wilson's […]

Pat Freiermuth's Stock On The Rise

Nobody performed better and more consistently for four weeks during offseason workouts than Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. He had an instant connection with new quarterback Russell Wilson and came across as a potential playmaker in new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's tight-end-heavy offense. Pittsburgh can overcome their shortcomings at the receiver spot by relying […]

Jayden Daniels Has Been Impressive

Washington Commander rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the second overall pick in this year's NFL draft, has done nothing but impress this offseason as he heads into his first year in the league in 2024. Daniels has yet to face a live pass rush, but what he's done to this point has been impressive nonetheless. The […]

49ers Don't Want Brandon Aiyuk Back?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted a video on his TikTok account saying that the team "don't want me back." It's highly unlikely that is the 49ers' actual stance on the ascending wideout, but Aiyuk held out of mandatory minicamp this month as he seeks a long-term contract extension. If an extension isn't […]