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Pat Neshek Placed On Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Neshek had just returned from a three-week layoff due to a shoulder injury and pitched just two-thirds of an inning before being removed from Wednesday's game. Ranger Suarez was called up Wednesday and figures to see... Read More
Daniel Murphy Out Of Lineup Thursday
Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This looks like a standard day off for the 34-year-old, who is on a bit of a hot streak lately. Through his last nine games, Murphy has gone 13-for-33 with seven runs, eight RBI and a stolen base... Read More
Adalberto Mondesi Placed On Injured List
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Mondesi was removed from Tuesday's game after experiencing right groin tightness. Nicky Lopez is expected to get the bulk of the starts at shortstop while he is away. The 24-year-old rookie got off to a fast start when he was... Read More
Mitch Keller Sent Down To Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller has been sent back to Triple-A following the reinstatement of starter Trevor Williams. Keller struggled through the first three starts of his big league career, allowing 14 earned runs through just 12 innings. His 10.50 ERA doesn't paint the entire picture, though, as the 23-year-old did have some bad... Read More
Aaron Judge Homers In Rehab Appearance
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) hit his first homer in four rehab games Tuesday night in Triple-A. Judge smacked an opposite-field line drive and looks just about ready to rejoin an absolutely lethal lineup that has been feasting on opposing pitchers lately, and in the unlikely event you missed it, they just added... Read More
Jordan Lyles Nearing Return
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is nearing a return to the lineup after completing a four-inning simulated game Tuesday. Lyles did not experience any setbacks and could be in line to start as early as Sunday against the Padres, which would be a more than welcome sight to a depleted Pirates team. Lyles... Read More
Caleb Smith To Make Rehab Appearance Before Rejoining Marlins
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith (hip) will be making a rehab appearance before returning to the Marlins rotation. This report contradicts an earlier report that suggested Smith would potentially return to pitch this weekend against the Phillies. Assuming no setbacks occur, we could see Smith back with the big club sometime next week, which... Read More
Lewis Brinson Showing Signs Of Life In Triple-A
Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson is giving team management a reason to take notice. Since he was sent down, the 25-year-old former top-20 prospect has hit .277/.369/.454 with five home runs, 19 runs, 26 RBI and six stolen bases across 36 games with Triple-A New Orleans. This is a welcome sight after Brinson managed to... Read More
Joey Votto Leaves Game With Back Stiffness
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto was removed from Wednesday's game due to back stiffness. Votto was having a good day at the plate before being removed, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run off Cleveland starter Zach Plesac. There's no word yet as to the extent of his injury, but the Reds do have... Read More
Setback For Nathan Eovaldi Not Viewed As Long-Term
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi's (elbow) latest setback is not viewed as anything serious, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "No. Unfortunately, it’s longer than we’d like. The longer he’s out, the longer it takes to build back. But no, not long term." Eovaldi, who has been out since April 17, was... Read More
Steve Cishek Carted Off Field While Warming Up
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek (leg) was carted off the field Wednesday during warm-ups. Cishek's right leg was hit by a ball, which doesn't sound like much, but it was enough to warrant him being carted off the field. There's no word yet on the severity of the injury, but this doesn't look good. Further... Read More
Chris Rusin Clears Waivers, Sent To Triple-A
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque. Rusin allowed four runs over his two appearances (one inning) this season. The 32-year-old had solid numbers in 2017, posting a 2.65 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 71 strikeouts over 85 innings, but fell off last season and looks... Read More
Blue Jays Call Up Jordan Romano
The Toronto Blue Jays called up relief pitcher Jordan Romano from Triple-A on Wednesday. The Canadian pitcher was selected in the Rule 5 draft by the Texas Rangers over the winter but was ultimately sent back to Toronto, as he didn't crack the Opening Day roster. Romano holds an ugly 6.10 ERA and 1.35 WHIP... Read More
Bo Bichette Expected To Return Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Bo Bichette (hand) is expected to rejoin the Buffalo Bisons Thursday after being sidelined with a broken hand for over a month. The Blue Jays No. 2 overall prospect was having a somewhat slow start to the season, batting just .245/.317/.396 with one home run and three steals over eight... Read More
Mike Shawaryn To Continue To Pitch In Relief Role
Boston Red Sox pitcher Mike Shawaryn will continue to pitch out of a relief role, according to manager Alex Cora. Shawaryn, who pitched through the minor leagues as a starter, has pitched well so far in a limited amount of work, compiling 11 strikeouts over six innings to go along with a 2.65 FIP. If... Read More
Aaron Hicks Sitting Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is getting the day off Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is a routine day off for Hicks, who will be available off the bench. It's been a slow start for the 29-year-old, who has hit just .224 with two home runs and has been striking out at... Read More
Juan Soto Continues Hot Streak In Nationals Win
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto kept up his torrid pace Wednesday, collecting three hits in the Nationals win over the Chicago White Sox. Soto, by his standards at least, started off the season somewhat slowly but has come alive of late. Over his last 17 games, he's racked up four home runs, 17 runs and... Read More
Rougned Odor Getting Day Off Wednesday
Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor is getting a breather Wednesday against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means. Logan Forsythe will start at second and bat sixth in his place. Forsythe, who has done well against left-handed pitchers this season with a .302 average and .412 on-base percentage, could be of use as the Orioles rookie... Read More
Leonys Martin Out Wednesday, Oscar Mercado To Get Start
Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin will get the day off Wednesday against Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez. In his place in center field will be rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado. Mercado has had a decent start to his big league career but needs to lower his strikeout rate and have more patience at the plate if... Read More
Mitch Garver Out Wednesday
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is getting the day off Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians. Garver has gone 1-for-7 in his return from the injured list and has been somewhat of a revelation for the Twins so far this season. His .314/.410/.698 slash line is superb and the 28-year-old already has nine home runs over... Read More
Hunter Renfroe Not In Starting Lineup Wednesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe is getting the day off Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Renfroe has become a more than useful fantasy contributor so far this season, smacking 17 bombs over 55 games. On the season, Renfroe is hitting .250/.301/.610 with 25 runs, 33 RBI and he's even chipped in three stolen bases,... Read More
Chance Sisco Not In Starting Lineup Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night. The former top prospect was called up Monday after tearing through Triple-A. Overall, Sisco is batting .289/.383/.530 with 10 home runs, 30 runs and 37 RBI through 44 games. Sisco has struggled the past two seasons with strikeout issues but has taken... Read More
Derek Dietrich And Jesse Winker Not In Lineup Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman/outfielder Derek Dietrich and first baseman Jesse Winker will get the night off against St. Louis Cardinals rookie left-hander Genesis Cabrera on Tuesday. Kyle Farmer will slide in at second and bat seventh while Jose Peraza will man left and bat eighth. Farmer, who has gone .303/.343/.667 to go along with three home... Read More
Buster Posey Out For Second Consecutive Game Tuesday
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the New York Mets. Posey tweaked his hamstring on Saturday but it doesn't look like he will miss too many more starts. Stephen Vogt is behind the plate and will bat fifth against Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Vogt carries little... Read More
Miguel Cabrera Returns To Lineup Tuesday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cabrera sat out Sunday's game and considered season-ending knee surgery, but looks to be good to go after consulting with four specialists. Cabrera's counting stats are definitely taking a hit this season, but the 36-year-old,... Read More
Delino DeShields Gets Start Tuesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields is getting the start in center field and will be batting fourth Tuesday night against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy. DeShields was recalled Sunday and will most likely split starts with Danny Santana until Joey Gallo (oblique) is able to return from the injured list. Triple-A wasn't helping DeShields, who was... Read More
Mike Clevinger To Make Rehab Start This Week
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (back) will start a rehab assignment this week in Triple-A. No setbacks occurred after he pitched in a simulated game on Saturday and he is currently throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. Assuming all goes well, we could see Clevinger back on the mound in the next week or... Read More
Josh Bell To Sit Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell will be getting the day off Tuesday. This is a normal day of rest for the 26-year-old who was just named National League Player of the Week. Jose Osuna will man first base and bat sixth against Atlanta left-hander Max Fried and doesn't carry much fantasy value at all.
Red Sox Promote Jarren Duran To Double-A
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been promoted to Double-A Portland. The seventh-round pick in the 2018 draft was having no problems his first time facing High-A pitchers, slashing .387/.456/.543 with four home runs, 49 runs, 19 RBI and 18 stolen bases over 50 games. Duran's ability to get on base at a high... Read More
Lucas Giolito Named AL Pitcher Of The Month
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito took home American League Pitcher of the Month honors for the month of May. The 24-year-old pitched to the tune of a 1.74 ERA and 0.82 WHIP to go along with 46 strikeouts over 41 1/3 innings this month to take home the award. Following a disastrous 2018... Read More
