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Adam Plutko To Start Saturday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko will be recalled from the minors to start on Saturday against the Orioles. As a result, Shane Bieber and Carlos Carrasco will be pushed back to Sunday and Monday, respectively. The Tribe will face the A's at home on Monday. Plutko, 27, got off to a late start for... Read More
Bradley Zimmer, Danny Salazar Making Progress
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) will start serving as the designated hitter in extended spring training this weekend. Starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) has also resumed throwing side sessions. Zimmer has a long ways to go before he's back in Cleveland, but he's attractive in deep mixed leagues because... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Sent Down Thursday
The Toronto Blue Jays optioned outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday and recalled infielder Richard Urena from Buffalo in a corresponding move. Hernandez, 26, hit 22 home runs last year but was hitting .189 with a .299 slugging percentage in 39 games so far in 2019. Expect Hernandez to be back this year,... Read More
Jordy Mercer Could Return Saturday
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) took ground balls and went through agility drills with head athletic trainer Doug Teter before the game on Wednesday. He may play in a few rehab games first, but Mercer is eligible to come off the injured list on Saturday. Mercer is a glove-first guy that doesn't move the... Read More
Anthony Bemboom On Injured List, Rays Acquire Erik Kratz
The Tampa Bay Rays placed catcher Anthony Bemboom (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left knee sprain and also acquired catcher Erik Kratz from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. Kratz, 38, will join the team on Friday after being designated for... Read More
Taijuan Walker Going For MRI
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow, shoulder) will head for an MRI exam after dealing with right shoulder soreness in the second inning of his rehab outing at extended spring training. Walker is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, so he might not be able to return until some point in the second half of... Read More
Guillermo Heredia Has Hand Contusion
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Guillermo Heredia (hand) left the game early on Wednesday with a right hand contusion after X-rays came back negative. He's listed as day-to-day. The Rays had an off day on Friday, so Heredia could return as early as Friday. The 28-year-old is strictly outfield depth in Tampa and typically doesn't start... Read More
Manny Pina Placed On Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers placed catcher Manny Pina (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained right hamstring and recalled catcher Jacob Nottingham from Triple-A San Antonio in a corresponding move. Pina was injured on Wednesday night running to first base. Nottingham was hitting .247 with a .351 on-base percentage, two homers and... Read More
Miguel Rojas Day-To-Day
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (back) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early on Wednesday with back spasms. The Fish were off on Thursday, but there's still a chance Rojas is held out another day on Friday. Check the Marlins lineup before proceeding on Friday. He's hitting a mediocre .242/.299/.288 with no homers,... Read More
Tyler White To Lose Playing Time
Houston Astros first baseman Tyler White's playing time will become "a little more sporadic," according to manager A.J. Hinch. The 28-year-old has just 17 hits in 74 at-bats (.230) with no home runs and only three RBI. Yuli Gurriel will continue to see the bulk of playing time at first base as a result. You... Read More
Shelby Miller To Be Skipped, Drew Smyly Pushed Back
Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward confirmed that starting pitcher Shelby Miller will not make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Cardinals and will work from the bullpen temporarily. Drew Smyly (ankle) will be pushed back to Sunday while he recovers from a slight left ankle sprain. Adrian Sampson will go on Friday and... Read More
Dustin Pedroia Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) could start another rehab assignment this weekend. Pedroia was pulled off his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland after continued knee soreness, but tests confirmed there is no structural damage. The veteran second baseman has played in only nine games this year and missed basically the entire 2018... Read More
Drew Steckenrider Avoids Surgery For Now
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider (elbow) visited with Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed the initial diagnosis of a right flexor strain. Andrews recommended rest for Steckenrider, and there is no timetable for his return. The 28-year-old isn't out of the woods yet and could eventually need to go under the knife, but he'll rehab... Read More
Jesus Luzardo, A.J. Puk Making Progress
Oakland Athletics starting pitchers Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow) are both making progress from their injuries. Luzardo threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday. Puk threw a simulated game earlier this week. Both left-handed starters are pitching prospects in the Oakland system that could help out the team's starting rotation in the second... Read More
Greg Bird Moving Slowly
New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (foot) still isn't doing any baseball activities, and manager Aaron Boone said "it's going slow." "He’s rehabbing, making some progress. I know he’s been on the (treadmill), but not ready to start doing baseball stuff yet," Boone said. Bird is dealing with a plantar fascia tear in his... Read More
Dellin Betances Throws Tuesday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) played catch from 90 feet on Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone doesn't know when Betances will throw from a mound, but once he does, he could progress quickly. The hard-throwing right-hander hasn't pitched at all this year due to a shoulder impingement, but he could... Read More
Jharel Cotton To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment with High-A Stockton on Friday. He figures to need a handful of starts before Oakland considers him for their rotation sometime in June. The 27-year-old right-hander didn't pitch at all in 2018 and went 9-10 with a 5.58 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.3... Read More
Justin Upton Doing Baseball Activities
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) has started throwing and hitting in a cage, but there's still no timetable for when he'll be ready for a return. It was initially expected that Upton would return sometime in June after dealing with turf toe. It's good news that he's doing some baseball activities finally, but... Read More
J.C. Ramirez To Make Extended Spring Start Soon
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow) threw a 45-pitch intrasquad game in Arizona on Tuesday. His next outing will come on May 20 in an extended spring training game. Ramirez is coming back from Tommy John surgery and could be an option to join the rotation sometime in June. The 30-year-old was 11-10... Read More
Andrew Heaney Feels Fine After Extended Spring Outing
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) threw 58 pitches over four innings in an extended spring training game on Wednesday and said he felt fine. Heaney might need just one minor league rehab start before the Angels feel he's ready to make his season debut. The left-hander continues to struggle with injuries but... Read More
Orlando Arcia Picking It Up
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia started the year off slow but was hitting .290 (26-for-124) with three home runs and 10 RBI since the first 20 at-bats of his season entering Wednesday's game. He's mostly hit eighth in the lineup in 2019, however, which keeps his fantasy value somewhat capped. Arcia hit .236 with a... Read More
Chase Anderson To Start Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson (finger) will start against the Braves on Saturday when he comes off the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. He'll be taking the rotation spot of Freddy Peralta after he went four innings on Monday against the Phillies and allowed two runs with no walks and five strikeouts.... Read More
Martin Perez To Make Next Start On Friday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Martin Perez (foot) is listed as the starter on Friday against the Mariners after leaving his last start early due to a foot contusion from a line drive. The 28-year-old left-hander has reinvented himself in Minnesota this year and should be owned in all leagues. He's 5-1 with a 3.11 ERA,... Read More
Mitchell White Promoted To Triple-A
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Mitchell White was promoted from Double-A Tulsa to Triple-A Oklahoma City this week. The team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was 1-0 with a 2.10 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and .165 opponent's average in seven starts for the Tulsa Drillers. He had 37 strikeouts and only seven walks in 30... Read More
Nick Gordon Back On Injured List In Minors
Minnesota Twins shortstop Nick Gordon (thigh) has landed back on the minor league injured list with a left adductor strain. It's Gordon's second trip to the injured list in 2019, although he had gone 12-for-34 with five doubles, five RBI and three stolen bases in eight games since his return. The team's No. 10 prospect,... Read More
Rays Looking At Dallas Keuchel?
The Tampa Bay Rays are interested in signing free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel after losing Tyler Glasnow (forearm) for four to six weeks with a mild right forearm strain, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. However, they're unlikely to make a move for Keuchel until after the June 3 draft, when they'll no longer have... Read More
Corey Dickerson, Lonnie Chisenhall Making Progress
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Corey Dickerson (shoulder) and Lonnie Chisenhall (calf, finger) are both getting closer to a return from the injured list. Dickerson is throwing without pain. Chisenhall, who hasn't played at all this year, was the designated hitter for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday after playing seven innings in right field the night before. Dickerson... Read More
Micker Adolfo Done For The Season
Chicago White Sox outfielder Micker Adolfo (elbow), the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will need arthroscopic elbow surgery that will knock him out for the rest of the 2019 season. Adolfo also had Tommy John surgery in 2018. General manager Rick Hahn said the team expects Adolfo to be without restrictions in spring... Read More
Alex Cobb To Begin Rehab Soon
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) will begin his rehab in Florida soon. Cobb has been on the injured list twice this year due to back issues, so don't expect the O's to rush him back. The veteran right-hander also hasn't been very good when he's pitched (three starts),... Read More
David Robertson To Miss Another Month
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) will be out for at least another month after Dr. James Andrews saw him for a second opinion on his right arm on Monday. Andrews advised Robertson to not throw for three weeks. The right-handed reliever, who signed for $23 million in the offseason, has been out since... Read More