DET •
2 days ago
Flaherty opened with three scoreless frames today before giving up a solo homer to Elly De La Cruz in the fourth and a grand slam to Tyler Stephenson as part of a six-run fifth. Spencer Steer also took him deep in the inning. Coming into this one, Flaherty had allowed a total of two homers and six runs in his previous five starts combined. He also walked five today, topping his previous season high by two. The loss took his ERA from 3.41 to 4.03. He’ll try to shake it off before taking on the Rays next week.
CIN • 2B
2 days ago
If it wasn’t a rout already, McLain made it one by increasing the Reds’ lead from six runs to nine against John Brebbia in the eighth. He’s batting .229/.325/.439 with two homers and seven RBI in 11 games this month. It’s not great, but it’s a big improvement over his April and May.
DET • 3B
2 days ago
Báez, who was out on the play, tried a swim move with his left shoulder and seemed to be in pain afterwards, but he came out for the fourth and finished the game, even as the Reds turned it into an 11-1 blowout. Odds are this will prove to be nothing, but it seemed worth a mention anyway. Báez went 0-for-3 with a walk in the contest.
MIN • DH
2 days ago
Not terribly surprising that the Twins are going to want to get imaging done to determine the extent of the hamstring strain that the 26-year-old infielder suffered on Friday night. Lewis, who spends more time on the injured list than he does in the Twins’ lineup, could be heading for a return trip back there before the weekend is through.
Source: Phil Miller
BAL • DH
2 days ago
The issue isn’t believed to be major and the 31-year-old slugger is considered day-to-day. Dylan Carlson will step in the Orioles’ lineup to replace him and will bat eighth against Angels’ southpaw Tyler Anderson on Saturday afternoon in Baltimore.
Source: Roch Kubatko
BOS • RF
2 days ago
The 21-year-old phenom had started each of his first four games since joining the Red Sox on Monday, but he’ll get a breather against tough southpaw Carlos Rodon on Saturday evening in Boston. Rob Refsnyder will start in his place in right field and hit out of the leadoff spot for the Red Sox with Jarren Duran sliding down to the fifth spot in the lineup.
Source: MLB
CIN • PR-LF
2 days ago
The 27-year-old outfielder cracked the Reds’ Opening Day roster, but struggled in his time with the Reds, hitting just .083 (1-for-12) in his limited action. He wasn’t much better at Triple-A Louisville either, slashing .144/.336/.186 with zero homers, eight RBI and a 29/22 K/BB ratio over 133 plate appearances. There’s a decent chance he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra outfield depth for the Reds.
CIN • LF
2 days ago
The 26-year-old outfielder had been designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Thursday. He’ll say in the National League Central where he’ll report to Triple-A Louisville. Vilade went 1-for-13 in his limited action at the big league level for the Cardinals.
STL • 2B
2 days ago
It’ll be the fourth straight game that Donovan has missed due to a sprained capsule in the joint of his left big toe. Cardinals’ manager Oli Marmol said that he’s okay playing shorthanded for the weekend if it means that the team can avoid a stint on the injured list for Donovan and that appears to be how they’re playing this. He’s still considered day-to-day.
Source: MLB
TOR • DH
2 days ago
The 30-year-old outfielder has been shelved since the end of May due to inflammation in his left shoulder. He has been limited to just light throwing drills since that time, so it sounds like once he is ready to resume hitting it’s going to take him a while to build back up and he’ll probably require a minor league rehab assignment as well.
Source: Mitch Bannon
TOR •
2 days ago
The 40-year-old right-hander came out of Friday’s rehab outing feeling good and experienced only normal fatigue from the start after throwing 56 pitches. He’ll throw a side session on Sunday before rejoining the Bisons for another start on Wednesday. If all goes well with that one, he could then get clearance to return to the Blue Jays’ rotation.
Source: Mitch Bannon
STL • PR-CF
2 days ago
The Cardinals had to make room on their active roster for the return of Jordan Walker (wrist) on Saturday and it appears as though Siani drew the short straw this time around. The 25-year-old outfielder has hit .235/.316/.235 with zero RBI and a 7/2 K/BB ratio in 19 plate appearances with the Cardinals this season.
STL • RF
2 days ago
The 23-year-old slugger has been shelved since May 29 due to inflammation in his left wrist. He took a few at-bats on a minor league rehab assignment over the past two days and was deemed ready to return. He’ll start in right field and bat seventh against Jose Quintana and the Brewers on Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee.
MIL •
2 days ago
It was the third bullpen session that the 30-year-old southpaw has completed in his recovery from a left elbow flexor strain. He’ll repeat the process again next week with a pair of up-downs before he’s cleared to face live hitters for the first time. He’s still at least a month away from potentially being an option to help out the Brewers’ rotation.
Source: Curt Hogg
LAD •
2 days ago
The 25-year-old Rule-5 selection passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment earlier in the week and will return to the Dodgers. McDaniels registered a 5.91 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and a 6/8 K/BB ratio over 10 2/3 innings in 10 appearances with the Angels. He’ll add extra bullpen depth for the Dodgers.
NYM • 3B
2 days ago
The 25-year-old slugger has been sidelined since early June due to a right hamstring strain. He should only require a couple of games to get his timing back at the plate before he’s ready to rejoin the Mets. If all goes well, he could be ready to return at some point during next weekend’s series against the Phillies in Philadelphia.
Source: Anthony DiComo
BAL • LF
2 days ago
Cowser is dealing with a variety of injuries after crashing into the outfield wall on Thursday and has now missed each of the O’s next two ballgames. It doesn’t sound like he’s going to require a trip to the injured list, but if he isn’t ready soon the Orioles’ hand may be forced here. Cedric Mullins will start in center field and bat eighth for the O’s against Tyler Anderson and the Angels on Saturday.
Source: MLB
TOR • RF
2 days ago
Barger will take a seat with left-hander Cristopher Sanchez taking the mound for the Phillies on Saturday. Ernie Clement will draw another start at third base and will bat fifth for the Jays on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.
Source: MLB
TEX •
2 days ago
Kumar Rocker has met up with the Rangers in Arlington and would be an option to start for the Rangers on Sunday in the event that Mahle is unable to give it a go. The team could also decide to roll with Kumar on Sunday anyways and give Mahle a couple of extra days to allow the soreness to subside. Stay tuned.
Source: Jeff Wilson
PIT • C
2 days ago
That explains why he was moved to the 60-day injured list on Friday. That determination was made after a follow-up examination with Dr. Neal ElAttrache. It sounds like Rodriguez is going to be sidelined well into the second half of the season and can probably be dropped in any season-long leagues.
Source: Alex Stumpf
COL • LF
2 days ago
It appears to be nothing more than a regular day of rest for the 24-year-old outfielder with tough opposing right-hander Spencer Strider toeing the slab for the Braves. Sam Hilliard will start in his place in left field and will bat leadoff for the Rockies on Saturday.
Source: MLB
CIN •
2 days ago
The 28-year-old hurler had been designated for assignment by the Red Sox earlier in the week. Van Belle has done a very nice job at the Triple-A level this season, compiling a 2.29 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and a 41/7 K/BB ratio over 51 innings in 12 appearances (eight starts). He’ll add extra rotation depth for the Reds.
HOU • 3B
2 days ago
The good news is that while the Astros made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, Paredes heading to the injured list was not one of them. He has shown significant improvement since exiting Thursday’s game due to a hamstring strain and is expected to rejoin the Astros’ lineup in another day or two. Mauricio Dubon will start in his place at the hot corner on Saturday.
Source: MLB
BAL • C
2 days ago
With Gary Sanchez (wrist) returning from the injured list on Saturday, Handley was no longer relevant as a depth option on the Orioles’ bench and will return to a regular role at Triple-A Norfolk. The 27-year-old is just 3-for-40 (.075) with a 17/2 K/BB ratio in his time with the Orioles this season.
BAL • C
2 days ago
The hard-hitting 32-year-old backstop has been sidelined since late April due to inflammation in his right wrist. He tore the cover off the ball on his minor league rehab assignment, slashing .364/.417/.818 with three homers and eight RBI in only 22 plate appearances. He’ll give the Orioles’ offense a boost against left-handed pitching. Maverick Handley was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move on Saturday.
TEX • CF
2 days ago
As expected, Carter will get an extra day off to rest after jamming his wrist while making a diving catch during Friday’s victory over the White Sox. Wyatt Langford will slide over to cover center field while Sam Haggerty will draw a start in left and will bat ninth against White Sox’ right-hander Mike Vasil on Saturday.
Source: MLB
LAA • RF
2 days ago
Soler missed time earlier in the week due to a groin injury so it’s likely that they’re taking a cautious approach and easing him back into full-time action. LaMonte Wade Jr. will start in his place in right field and bat seventh for the Halos against Tomoyuki Sugano and the Orioles on Saturday evening in Baltimore.
Source: MLB
ARI •
2 days ago
The former White Sox’ right-hander had been pitching for the Algodoneros de Union Laguna in the Mexican League where he registered a stellar 0.66 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and a 13/0 K/BB ratio across 13 2/3 innings of work. He’ll provide extra bullpen depth in the upper minors for the Diamondbacks.
MIL • CF
2 days ago
Mitchell and fellow rehabbing outfielder Blake Perkins (shin) have both been cleared to begin their rehab assignments. Mitchell has been sidelined since April 25 due to a strained oblique. Brewers’ skipper Pat Murphy told reporters earlier in the week that he anticipates both of them returning to the roster at some point in early July barring any setbacks.
Source: MLB
MIL • CF
2 days ago
The 28-year-old outfielder has been shelved since the end of spring training due to a fractured right shin. He’s going to require a lengthy rehab assignment and isn’t expected to be an option to join the Brewers until July.
Source: MLB
