Tanner Bibee Has Start Pushed Back

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (shoulder) is going to have his next scheduled start pushed back a few days due to shoulder tightness, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Bibee was originally scheduled to take the mound on Saturday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles but now will cede duties to Joey Cantillo. Bibee […]

Adbert Alzolay To Undergo Forearm Surgery

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay (forearm) is set to undergo surgery, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Cubs skipper Craig Counsell expressed that Alzolay will seek a second opinion to determine the exact specifics of the operation. The 29-year-old has been out of action since May due to a flexor strain. Prior to the […]

Kerry Carpenter Running The Bases, Nearing Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (back) was seen running the bases on Thursday, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. This is typically the final step before embarking on a rehab assignment. Carpenter has been sidelined since May stress fracture in his spine. Prior to the injury, the 26-year-old held a strong .283/.342/.572 line […]

Mike Trout Done For The Season

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, according to Angels general manager Perry Minasian. Trout has been sidelined since late April due to a torn meniscus. The 32-year-old began a rehab assignment last week but was pulled from a game due to discomfort. Unfortunately, the three-time American League […]

Parker Meadows Likely Returning This Weekend

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (hamstring) is likely to return this weekend, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group. Meadows has been sidelined since the start of July with a hamstring strain. The 24-year-old logged three rehab games with Triple-A Toledo earlier this week. Meadows has looked great at Triple-A this season, boasting an […]

Martin Perez Expected To Make San Diego Debut On Saturday

San Diego starting pitcher Martin Perez is expected to debut with his new team on Saturday evening as the Padres play host to the Colorado Rockies. The southpaw carried a poor 5.20 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and a 32:63 BB:K ratio across 83 innings in the Steel City earlier this season. The 33-year-old currently sits with […]

Trevor Rogers To Make Baltimore Debut On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers is set to debut with his new team on Thursday evening as the Orioles face the Cleveland Guardians. Rogers was traded to Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon in exchange for infield prospect Connor Norby and outfielder Kyle Stowers. This season, the southpaw has posted a modest 4.53 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, […]

Heston Kjerstad Optioned To Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday afternoon. This was Kjerstad's second stint in the major leagues this season and the third opportunity in his career. Since being promoted to Baltimore on June 24, the Arkansas product posted a strong .291/.391/.491 line with three home runs, 12 RBI, and […]

Jordan Westburg Placed On The Injured List

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday afternoon with a right-hand fracture. In a corresponding move, the Orioles recalled infielder Livan Soto from Triple-A Norfolk. Westburg left Wednesday's game early after being hit by a pitch in his right hand. Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde expressed after the […]

Keibert Ruiz Leaves Wednesday’s Game Early

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (groin) left Wednesday's game early after being hit by a bounced ball in the groin. Riley Adams eventually replaced Ruiz later in the game. Andrew Golden of the Washington Post reported that Nationals skipper Dave Martinez is concerned about the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers should pay close attention […]

Jack Flaherty To Make Dodgers Debut On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is set to debut with his new team on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, according to David Vassegh of SportsNet LA. Flaherty was traded to the Dodgers on Tuesday afternoon in exchange for several prospects in the Dodgers' system, headlined by catcher Thayron Liranzo. Flaherty has enjoyed a […]

Taijuan Walker Logs 41 Pitches In Rehab Outing On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (finger) made his first rehab outing on Wednesday evening with Double-A Reading. He tossed 41 pitches across two ⅔ innings. He struck out three but had some trouble allowing four hits and three runs (two earned). Walker has been sidelined since late June with a blister on his right […]

Jake Burger Enjoying Power Surge

Miami Marlins first baseman/third baseman Jake Burger has continued to showcase his power, going deep for the second time in as many games on Wednesday afternoon and the third time in the past week. During this stretch, the 28-year-old has posted three multi-hit performances with a .850 SLG. The Missouri State product has swung a […]

Will Wagner Could Make Major-League Debut This Summer

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Will Wagner could be a candidate to make his major league debut later this summer. Toronto general manager Ross Atkins expressed that the 26-year-old could make his MLB debut "sooner rather than later." Wagner was part of the return package that sent left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros. […]

Paul Sewald Struggling With Delivery

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald has been in a slump as of late and is having trouble locating his pitches. Arizona skipper Torey Lovullo expressed after Wednesday's game that "there's something that's going on with his delivery" and "It's not allowing him to throw the ball where he wants to and make the pitches that […]

Marcelo Mayer Hits The Seven-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer (hip) is headed to the seven-day injured list, according to SoxProspects.com. Mayer left Tuesday's game early due to this hip injury and was also kept out of Wednesday's lineup. Double-A Portland expressed that this stint shouldn't keep the top prospect sidelined for too long. The 21-year-old has enjoyed […]

Livan Soto Promoted To The Major Leagues

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Livan Soto is being promoted to the major leagues, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. Infielder Jordan Westburg was diagnosed with a fractured hand on Wednesday afternoon which opens the door for Soto to serve as a utility option in the Baltimore infield. The 24-year-old got a brief taste of the […]

Jacob Misiorowski Promoted To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski is being promoted to Triple-A, according to Baseball America. The top prospect in Milwaukee posted a strong 3.50 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 50:105 BB:K ratio across 79 ⅔ innings at Double-A this season. The right-hander got a brief taste of Double-A ball to close out last summer […]

Eric Bitonti Joins Single-A

Milwaukee Brewers third base prospect Eric Bitonti was promoted to Single-A Carolina earlier this week. Bitonti made his debut with Carolina on Tuesday evening and went 0-for-3 with a walk. The former third-round selection in last year's draft has spent the past two summers in the Rookie League. After struggling through a minor stint to […]

Brooks Baldwin Struggling Through First Taste Of The Majors

Chicago White Sox second base/shortstop prospect Brooks Baldwin has struggled through his first taste of the big leagues. Across his first 12 games, the former 12th-round selection sits with a .175/.215/.275 slash line. He has hit four doubles and swiped two bags but has yet to go deep. The infielder progressed through the Chicago pipeline […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Returns To Triple-A

Atlanta Braves second base prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr. was sent down to Triple-A on Wednesday afternoon to make room for newly acquired outfielder Jorge Soler. Alvarez was promoted to the big league roster to fill in for the injured Ozzie Albies (wrist) but has had trouble adjusting to the majors. Through eight games, the number-five […]

Will Warren Demoted After Tuesday’s Start

New York Yankees starting pitching prospect Will Warren was sent back down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after making his MLB debut on Tuesday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies. Warren was called to make a spot start for Gerrit Cole, who was dealing with some general fatigue. The right-hander logged a no-decision as he tossed five ⅓ […]

Tyler Locklear Demoted To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear was demoted to Triple-A after the Mariners acquired Justin Turner from the Toronto Blue Jays. Turner should be expected to split time at first base and serve as the designated hitter. Locklear is considered the sixth-best prospect in the Seattle system on MLB.com. The VCU product has gotten […]

Marco Luciano - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano returned to the big leagues on Tuesday and was immediately slotted back into the starting nine. The top prospect in the San Francisco system got a brief taste of the major leagues earlier this season and posted a strong […]

Jackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles are set to promote their top prospect, Jackson Holliday, ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Holliday got a brief taste of the big leagues earlier this season but struggled across the 10-game stint with a .059/.111/.059 line, and a 2:18 […]

Trey Sweeney Joins The White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers infield prospect Trey Sweeney was traded to the Detroit Tigers in the deal that sent right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty to Los Angeles. Sweeney was considered the 22nd-best prospect in the Dodger system and was on the verge of making his major league debut. Through his first 96 games at the Triple-A level […]

Jack Neely Traded To Chicago

New York Yankees relief pitching prospect Jack Neely was the headliner piece in the deal that sent Cubs relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. to the Bronx. Neely slots in as the 20th-best prospect in the deep Cubs system on MLB.com. The 24-year-old has spent most of the summer at Double-A but recently earned a promotion […]

William Bergolla Joins Chicago

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect William Bergolla was traded to the Chicago White Sox in a deal that sent left-handed pitcher Tanner Banks to the City of Brotherly Love. Bergolla made his High-A debut this summer and has performed quite well with a .295/.350/.385 slash line, 29 RBI, 18 swiped bags, and a 22:30 BB:K ratio. […]

Pedro Leon Set To Make Major-League Debut

Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon is set to make his major league debut, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Leon is set to fill the roster spot originally occupied by Joey Loperfido, who was dealt to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday evening. Leon has spent the past three seasons at the Triple-A level […]

Andres Chaparro Sent To Washington

Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Andres Chaparro was traded to the Washington Nationals in exchange for relief pitcher Dylan Floro. Chaparro sat outside of the top 30 prospects in Arizona on MLB.com but has taken significant steps forward this summer. With Triple-A Reno, the 25-year-old held an excellent .332/.403/.564 line with 19 home runs, 75 […]