Travis Jankowski Likely Going On The Shelf

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski (hamstring) is probably headed to the injured list with a hamstring injury, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The 31-year-old sat out of Monday's contest after he was removed from Sunday's game with the ailment. Jankowski is in the midst of the best offensive campaign of his […...

Ryan Yarbrough Released From Hospital Monday

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters that starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (head) has been released from the hospital Monday and will undergo more testing on Tuesday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The left-hander was hit in the head by a comebacker during Sunday's game and immediately left the field. The club placed […...

Reiver Sanmartin Likely Headed For The Injured List

Cincinnati Reds southpaw Reiver Sanmartin (elbow) left Sunday's contest against the Chicago White Sox with elbow soreness. The 27-year-old told reporters that he expects to be placed on the 15-day injured list, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Enquirer. The severity of the ailment is unknown, but elbow injuries are always scary when dealing with […...

Royce Lewis Ready For A Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins utility man Royce Lewis (knee) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Wichita on May 11, according to MLB.com, before eventually joining Triple-A St. Paul to finish the assignment. The 23-year-old has yet to play in 2023 after sustaining an ACL tear in May of last season but is close to […...

Kyle Farmer Can Return This Week

Minnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer (jaw) will undergo another dental procedure on Monday, and then the club will evaluate him and decide if he's ready to return. If everything goes according to plan, then the 32-year-old should be back on the field for the next home stand, which begins on Tuesday against the San Diego […...

Aaron Civale Ready For A Live Bullpen

Cleveland Guardians righty Aaron Civale (oblique) will go to the team's Spring Training facility on Monday before throwing a live bullpen on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. If the bullpen goes well, president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti told reporters that they'll clear the 27-year-old for a simulated game. Fantasy managers should assume Civale will need […...

Triston McKenzie To Throw A Bullpen On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) is scheduled for a bullpen session on Tuesday at the team's Spring Training facility, according to MLB.com. The right-hander has been out of action since the season began after experiencing a shoulder ailment in late March. McKenzie was placed on the 60-day injured list and can return to […...

Andrew Nardi Picks Up His First Save Sunday

Miami Marlins left-hander Andrew Nardi earned his first save of 2023 in Sunday's 14-inning marathon against the Chicago Cubs. He threw a perfect frame with one strikeout to protect the 5-4 lead. Nardi owns a 4.60 ERA this season but has posted a strong 28.1% strikeout rate and 1.15 WHIP over 15.2 innings. AJ Puk, […...

Tyler Wells Taking The Hill Sunday

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells is starting Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old has pitched well through his first six appearances (five starts) of the season, posting a 3.34 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 20.8% strikeout rate, and 4.6% walk rate with two wins. The Braves offense will be a tough test for Wells, […...

Adbert Alzolay Earns Saturday's Save

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay got the ninth inning on Saturday, closing out the 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins. He threw a perfect inning with no strikeouts to pick up his first save of the campaign. The Cubs closer situation is wide open right now, as four relievers have saves under their belts, and […...

Zach Jackson Tasked With The Ninth Inning On Friday

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay went with right-hander Zach Jackson in the ninth inning on Friday to complete the 12-8 win over the Kansas City Royals. He gave up one hit, kept the Royals scoreless, and struck out one batter. Although it wasn't a save situation, it's a sign that Jackson is the closer right […...

Adam Ottavino Converts His Fourth Save Friday

New York Mets reliever Adam Ottavino picked up his fourth save of the season on Friday when he closed out the 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out one and surrendered one hit in an inning of work. Ottavino now owns a 3.75 ERA with 14 strikeouts and four walks over 12 innings […...

Mark Leiter Jr. Grabs The Save Friday

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. was asked to pitch the ninth inning on Friday to protect a 4-1 lead over the Miami Marlins. He allowed a leadoff hit but was clean after that, giving up no runs while striking out one. It was Leiter Jr.'s first save of the season. The 32-year-old may […...

Josiah Gray Taking On The Diamondbacks Friday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray is toeing the rubber in Friday's contest with Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The third-year player has given fantasy managers solid results so far through six starts, pitching to a 2.67 ERA with a pair of victories, but owns a 1.28 WHIP with just a 22.0% strikeout rate and […...

Justin Steele Making His Seventh Start Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele will make Friday's start against Edward Cabrera and the Miami Marlins. It will be his seventh start of the season, and through his first six, he has a 4-0 record with a 1.49 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 23.0% strikeout rate, and 7.9% walk rate over 36.1 innings, and has added […...

Astros Promoting J.P. France Friday

The Houston Astros are calling up right-handed hurler J.P. France on Friday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 28-year-old has never pitched in the big leagues but has impressed in Triple-A this season, posting a 2.33 ERA, 33.8% strikeout rate and 1.03 WHIP over five games and three starts. The club has two spots […...

Joely Rodriguez Begins Rehab Assignment Thursday

Boston Red Sox lefty Joely Rodriguez (oblique) began a rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Worcester, pitching a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out a batter. The 31-year-old is working his way back from a right oblique strain that has held him out of action for the entire 2023 to date. Last season, […...

Kutter Crawford Day-To-Day With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters on Thursday that right-hander Kutter Crawford (hamstring) is day-to-day with left hamstring tightness. The 27-year-old had to leave his Wednesday appearance prematurely, but that was just a precaution with the club hoping he can avoid the injured list. Crawford owns a 3.51 ERA, 23.5% strikeout rate, 2.9% […...

Darick Hall To Start Swinging Soon

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Darick Hall (thumb) is expected to start swinging next week, according to MLB.com. The 27-year-old has been playing catch and continues to work his way back from a torn ligament in his thumb he sustained on April 5. Original reports had Hall out for two months, and nothing seems to […...

Ranger Suarez To Throw Again May 7

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (elbow) is scheduled to make another rehab assignment start on May 7 for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. If all goes well, manager Rob Thompson told reporters he could be activated and join the rotation. Suarez has made one rehab appearance already, throwing two innings of work on May 2, allowing no […...

Pete Fairbanks Expected To Return On May 15

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks (forearm) landed on the 15-day injured list on May 3 with forearm inflammation. However, the right-hander expects to be back as soon as he's eligible on May 15. It's great news for the Rays and fantasy managers, as Fairbanks has yet to allow a run in 7.2 innings of […...

Dinelson Lamet Lands On The Injured List Thursday

The Colorado Rockies placed right-hander Dinelson Lamet (back) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old is dealing with lower back stiffness. There's no word on how long Lamet will be on the shelf, but he'll likely go through a rehab assignment once his back heals. The 2023 season hasn't been […...

Ricky Tiedemann Exits His Double-A Start With An Injury

Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann was removed from his start for Double-A New Hampshire after experiencing left bicep discomfort, according to Kaitlyn McGrath. The former third-rounder is the 28th-best prospect in all of baseball, as per MLB Pipeline, and he's pitched to a 4.97 ERA with 23 punchouts and seven walks over four […...

Zach Pop Dealing With Hamstring Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Zach Pop left Thursday's contest against the Boston Red Sox with left hamstring discomfort, Kaitlyn McGrath reports. He went 0.2 innings, allowing three earned runs while walking and striking out one. The outing raised Pop's ERA to 6.59, and he owns a 25.0% strikeout rate and 1.24 WHIP across 13.2 innings. […...

Tyler Glasnow To Begin His Rehab Assignment Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is scheduled to pitch in his first rehab game on Friday since the team shelved him with an oblique injury during spring training. He's planning to complete three innings of work for Triple-A Durham and should have at least one more, if not two, rehab appearances, according […...

Josh Fleming Likely To Pitch Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays are "highly confident" that southpaw Josh Fleming (foot) will pitch Sunday against the New York Yankees, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 26-year-old was forced to exit Tuesday's game after a line drive hit him on his left foot. Confirmation of Fleming's start should come on Friday […...

Dylan Dodd Joining The Rotation Long Term

Atlanta Braves right-hander Dylan Dodd will become a full-time member of the rotation after making a spot start on Thursday, going six innings and allowing three runs with one punchout and three walks en route toward the victory over the Miami Marlins. Kyle Wright recently landed on the shelf (shoulder), giving the 24-year-old a chance […...

Rockies Claim Austin Wynns Off Waivers Thursday

The Colorado Rockies have claimed catcher Austin Wynns off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. The Dodgers designated the 32-year-old for assignment on Sunday after appearing in six games and batting .154 with no home runs or stolen bases and adding two RBI across 14 […...

Joe Musgrove's Start Pushed Back To Sunday

San Diego Padres righty Joe Musgrove (foot) will start Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, giving him a week off since his last start on April 29. The 30-year-old is dealing with a blister on his foot, so the club's allowing him more time to heal. The native […...

Jarren Duran Batting Fifth Again Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is in the lineup for Thursday's contest against Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays. The third-year player seems to have put his first two seasons behind him, as he's slashing .400/.444/.691 with a pair of long balls, 11 runs, 12 RBI, and two steals across 16 games. And […...