Phillies Acquire Vinny Nittoli From Blue Jays
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, and they plan to add him to their major league roster when rosters expand on Thursday, according to sources. It's unclear what Toronto received in return. Nittoli planned to opt out of his minor league deal on Wednesday, but the... Read More
Randy Arozarena Has Three-Hit Game Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, one RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Arozarena is now hitting .323 (30-for-93) in the month of August with six home runs, 23 RBI, 15 runs scored and six stolen bases... Read More
Tyler Duffey Signs With Yankees
The New York Yankees signed free-agent relief pitcher Tyler Duffey to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Duffey had a 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 24 innings for the Minnesota Twins in the shortened 2020 season. In 44 innings pitched for Minnesota earlier this year, Duffey went 2-4 with a 4.91 ERA (4.81 FIP), a... Read More
Michael Conforto Has A Deadline Wednesday
Former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has to sign with a team on Wednesday if he wants to be eligible to play in the postseason. His agent, Scott Boras, has said that Conforto will sign this year. The 29-year-old had surgery on his right shoulder in mid-April, but he should be able to return... Read More
Miguel Vargas To Be Activated Once Rosters Expand
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman/outfielder Miguel Vargas was pulled from Triple-A Oklahoma City's game on Tuesday night after he drew a second-inning walk. He is heading to New York to join the Dodgers' taxi squad, according to sources. The plan is for Vargas to be activated once rosters expand on Thursday, Sept. 1. The 22-year-old... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Still Out Wednesday
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be the third straight game that Alvarez has missed due to left hand soreness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. Trey Mancini is serving as the designated hitter on Wednesday and... Read More
Nick Gordon Hits Grand Slam, Plates Six Tuesday
Minnesota Twins shortstop/outfielder Nick Gordon had a huge game at the plate in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. Gordon went 2-for-6 with a double, a grand slam, six RBI, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been a solid contributor at the plate this season, slashing .276/.321/.431 with six HR, 30 RBI, and six... Read More
Daniel Bard Notches 28th Save Tuesday
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard earned his 28th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Braves. Bard came in to shut things down in the bottom of the ninth inning and did just that, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The veteran has been a consistent fantasy producer this season despite... Read More
Jordan Romano Earns 28th Save Of Season Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 28th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. Romano came in to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He got the first out on a flyout, hit a batter, but then got the final two outs on another flyout and... Read More
Shane McClanahan, Rays Optimistic On Shoulder Impingement
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that both he and starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) are "optimistic" that the 25-year-old will not have to miss much time with a left shoulder impingement, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McClanahan did not feel right following his pregame bullpen session Tuesday and was scratched... Read More
Willson Contreras Exits Tuesday With Left Foot/Ankle Soreness
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (foot, ankle) exited Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays in the sixth inning with left foot/ankle soreness, per the Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro. Contreras was pinch-hit for in the top of the inning, but went 1-for-2 with a solo home run before exiting. He will get treatment Wednesday and... Read More
DL Hall Joining Taxi Squad Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect DL Hall will be flying to Cleveland on Wednesday to join the team's taxi squad, per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson will also be joining him. Hall made his big-league debut in the middle of August, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks with six strikeouts through 3... Read More
Gunnar Henderson Joining Taxi Squad Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Gunnar Henderson will be flying to Cleveland on Wednesday to join the team's taxi squad, per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. Pitcher DL Hall will also be joining him. Henderson is the team's first-ranked prospect and is the number two prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline's prospect rankings. He has shown an exciting... Read More
Brett Baty Unavailable Tuesday With Minor Thumb Injury
New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (thumb) was unavailable to pinch hit in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers due to a minor thumb injury he sustained over the weekend, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The injury also explains his absence from the starting lineup, but it sounds as though he is merely day-to-day. The... Read More
Jameson Taillon Exits Tuesday With Right Forearm Contusion
New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (forearm) exited Tuesday's game against the Angels at the end of the top of the second inning after getting hit in the right forearm with a line drive, per the team's Twitter account. Taillon had allowed two runs on two hits (including a home run) and no walks... Read More
Diamondbacks Exercise Torey Lovullo's 2023 Option
The Arizona Diamondbacks exercised manager Torey Lovullo's option for the 2023 season on Tuesday, according to the team. Lovullo was hired as the skipper after the 2016 season, and he led the team to a 93-69 record and the top National League Wild-Card spot in his first year. They were swept by the Los Angeles... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi Throws Bullpen Session Monday
Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Monday. He reportedly felt good after Monday's session and has thrown back-to-back successful bullpens. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since August 23 with shoulder inflammation. He will continue his throwing program this week and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The right-hander owns a... Read More
Tyler Mahle Will Start Saturday Against White Sox
Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) is listed as the team's probable starter for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He reportedly felt "really good" after throwing a bullpen session on Monday. The 27-year-old is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Saturday's start. He owns a 4.17 ERA, 1.20 WHIP,... Read More
Tanner Houck Doesn't Throw Scheduled Live BP
Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck (back) didn't throw live batting practice as scheduled Tuesday due to continued back soreness. He has been sidelined since August 9 with a disc issue in his back. The 26-year-old is "on hold" with continued back soreness. He has been solid this season, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.18... Read More
Joey Bart Placed On 7-Day Injured List
The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Joey Bart (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday. He went through the concussion protocol on Monday after being removed from the game early against the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old took a foul tip off his mask earlier in the game and remained in the contest until the... Read More
Cal Quantrill Wins 11th Game On Tuesday
Cleveland Guardians starter Cal Quantrill shut down the Baltimore Orioles through six innings of work, giving up just one run with four strikeouts, three walks, and one hit. The start earned him his 11th victory of the year. Quantrill is following up his breakout 2021 with another solid season, posting a 3.50 ERA and 1.18... Read More
Brandon Belt To Decide On Knee Surgery
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) received a second opinion on his right knee Tuesday, and surgery was recommended. He is expected to decide in 24 hours whether to rest or undergo surgery on his injured knee. The 34-year-old has been battling knee inflammation in his right knee and was placed on the... Read More
Cedric Mullins Swipes 29th Bag Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins had no success at the plate on Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the 5-1 loss against the Cleveland Guardians, but he did steal a base after reaching on a fielder's choice. It was his 29th stolen base of the season. The 27-year-old Mullins hasn't found the magic of... Read More
Shane McClanahan Dealing With Shoulder Impingement
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement after being scratched from Tuesday's start against the Miami Marlins. He reportedly sustained a shoulder impingement following his pregame bullpen session. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day and will undergo further evaluation after the game. Before the injury, McClanahan is a top... Read More
Gleyber Torres Getting The Night Off
New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to be a routine day off for the young infielder. Torres is hitting .177/.202/.250 over his last 24 games in August. He could certainly use a day off to help get him... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Likely To Be Activated On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday. The 33-year-old has been hitting the ball well during his minor league rehab assignment. Although, it's uncertain how much he'll be able to catch due to his lingering left knee issue. Eloy Jimenez has been serving as... Read More
Isaac Paredes Scratched On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The organization has not given a reason as to why Paredes has been removed from the lineup. Hopefully, this is only a minor injury, because Paredes has been hot at the plate. In the... Read More
Jorge Polanco Remains Out On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) will remain out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The switch-hitting infielder is dealing with left knee soreness. He hasn't been able to play since Saturday, but is hopeful to avoid a trip to the injured list. In the meantime, Nick Gordon will... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Could Return Soon
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) could return by the end of the week. The right-hander was able to throw a 55-pitch simulated game without any issues on Monday. That being said, it sounds like the Mets are going to allow Carrasco to skip a minor league rehab assignment. The right-hander has been... Read More
Ken Waldichuk To Make Debut On Thursday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk will be called up to make the start against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Manager Mark Kotsay confirmed that the left-hander will be one of the team's September 1st callups. The A's acquired Waldichuk as part of the Frankie Montas deal from earlier in the season. The left-hander is... Read More