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  • Trea Turner PHI SS
    Phillies' Trea Turner: Removed with sore hamstring
    22m ago

    Turner was removed from Friday's game against the Giants due to left hamstring soreness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

    Turner stole second base and then scored from second on a passed ball during the fourth inning, but he was replaced on defense by Edmundo Sosa before the fifth frame. It remains unknown how severe Turner's injury is, but the Phillies should offer an update on his status in the near future.

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  • Patrick Bailey SF C
    Giants' Patrick Bailey: Exits with blurred vision
    28m ago

    Bailey was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies due to blurred vision, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

    Bailey was struck in the face mask by a foul tip off the bat of Alec Bohm during the first inning of Friday's contest and was later replaced by Tom Murphy in the second frame. The Giants are still in the process of evaluating Bailey, but an update on his status may be available after the game.

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  • Bobby Miller LAD SP
    Dodgers' Bobby Miller: Throws off mound
    1h ago

    Miller (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Miller has been on the injured list since April 13 due to inflammation in his right shoulder, and Friday marked his first time throwing off a mound since then. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he isn't sure how many more bullpen sessions Miller will need to throw before he progresses to facing live hitters, so the 25-year-old righty will likely remain without a clear return timeline until he gets to that point.

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  • Tommy Edman STL 2B
    Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Increasing baseball activiteis
    1h ago

    Edman (wrist) is slated to take full swings off a tee Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

    Edman recently progressed to hitting from both sides of the dish after being limited to the right side due to his surgically repaired right wrist. He was also seen tracking fly balls during batting practice Friday, per John Denton of MLB.com. Edman still appears far away from a rehab assignment, but the 29-year-old is steadily progressing.

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  • Bryan Hoeing MIA RP
    Marlins' Bryan Hoeing: Lands on 15-day IL
    1h ago

    The Marlins placed Hoeing (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 2.

    Hoeing was off to a hot start to the season with a 1.83 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB over 19.2 innings. It's unclear whether his left hamstring strain will keep him on the shelf beyond his return date of May 17. The Marlins recalled right-hander Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

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  • Darren McCaughan MIA RP
    Marlins' Darren McCaughan: Recalled by Miami
    1h ago

    The Marlins recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

    McCaughan was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville during spring training. He has a 1-2 record over five starts in the minors, posting a 6.14 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 22 frames. Right-hander Bryan Hoeing (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

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  • Patrick Bailey SF C
    Giants' Patrick Bailey: Exits with blurred vision
    28m ago

    Bailey was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies due to blurred vision, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

    Bailey was struck in the face mask by a foul tip off the bat of Alec Bohm during the first inning of Friday's contest and was later replaced by Tom Murphy in the second frame. The Giants are still in the process of evaluating Bailey, but an update on his status may be available after the game.

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  • Patrick Bailey SF C
    Giants' Patrick Bailey: Exits Friday's game
    1h ago

    Bailey (foot) left in the second inning of Friday's game against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

    Bailey took a foul ball to his foot in the first inning. He remained in the game but was replaced in the top of the second inning by Tom Murphy.

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  • Sean Murphy ATL C
    Braves' Sean Murphy: Hitting off tee
    2h ago

    Murphy (oblique) began hitting off the tee during Atlanta's most recent series against Seattle earlier this week, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    It's the first time Murphy has swung the bat since landing on the 10-day IL on March 30 with a Grade 1 left oblique strain. Prior to the series in Seattle, Murphy was limited to light throwing and catching work in the bullpen. The 29-year-old has taken a positive step in his program, but he still has a ways to go before starting a rehab assignment.

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  • Jonah Heim TEX C
    Rangers' Jonah Heim: Sitting Friday
    4h ago

    Heim is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Kansas City.

    Heim started the previous six games and will receive a day off after going 4-for-19 with no extra-base hits during that span. Andrew Knizner will step in behind the plate to catch Michael Lorenzen.

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  • Korey Lee CHW C
    White Sox's Korey Lee: Day off for series opener
    5h ago

    Lee is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

    Lee will get the day off Friday against the Cardinals, with Martin Maldonado filling in behind the dish for Brad Keller. Lee owns a .758 OPS with three homers in 58 plate appearances.

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  • Yasmani Grandal PIT C
    Pirates' Yasmani Grandal: Returns from injured list
    5h ago

    The Pirates activated Grandal (foot) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Grandal got a late start to the season while battling plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but he participated in nine rehab games with Triple-A Indianapolis and is feeling well enough to join the active roster. The veteran catcher is likely to share starts behind the dish with Joey Bart.

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  • Joey Gallo WAS 1B
    Nationals' Joey Gallo: Cleared for rehab assignment
    5h ago

    Gallo (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Fredericksburg on Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    It's a relatively quick turnaround for Gallo, who went on the injured list less than a week ago with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. Because he's missed so little time, Gallo shouldn't need too many rehab games before being activated.

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  • Christian Encarnacion-Strand CIN 1B
    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Back in action Friday
    7h ago

    Encarnacion-Strand (hand) will start at first base and bat fifth in Friday's game versus the Orioles.

    Encarnacion-Strand missed four starts due to lingering left hand soreness following a hit-by-pitch over the weekend, but he's ready to go now. The 24-year-old has slashed a disappointing .196/.222/.314 with a 28.7 percent strikeout rate in 25 contests with the Reds this season.

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  • Josh Bell MIA 1B
    Marlins' Josh Bell: Clubs fourth homer
    10h ago

    Bell went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Rockies.

    The first baseman lofted a Peter Lambert curveball over the right-field fence in the third inning, tying the game at 3-3. Bell has struggled out of the gate this season, slashing .185/.273/.306 through 33 contests with four homers, 11 RBI and 16 runs, but the streaky slugger may be heating up -- he went 4-for-12 in the three-game sweep of Colorado.

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  • Garrett Cooper BOS 1B
    Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Returns to action
    14h ago

    Cooper started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 3-1 loss to San Francisco.

    Cooper was back in action after missing one game due to a right wrist injury. He was plunked by a pitch during Tuesday's game -- his Red Sox debut -- and sat out Wednesday. Bobby Dalbec started at first base Thursday, but he's expected to be optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, which will leave Cooper as the top option at first base. The lefty-hitting Dominic Smith is around to back up Cooper.

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  • Jonathan Singleton HOU 1B
    Astros' Jon Singleton: Knocks in three runs Thursday
    20h ago

    Singleton went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run and an additional RBI in Thursday's 8-2 win against the Guardians.

    Singleton gave Houston its first lead with a two-run blast in the sixth inning and plated the team's final run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh. The first baseman has gone deep in two of his past three games, driving in six runs over that span. Though Joey Loperfido was called up Tuesday in correspondence with Jose Abreu being demoted to the minors Wednesday, the rookie has made both of his starts thus far in left field. As such, Singleton could have a path to near-everyday playing time at first base moving forward.

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  • Christian Encarnacion-Strand CIN 1B
    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Likely to return Friday
    1d ago

    Encarnacion-Strand (hand) and teammate Tyler Stephenson are expected to return Friday when the Reds host the Orioles, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    The Reds' bats went quiet on their 2-4 road trip against the Rangers and Padres, hitting .201 as a team while averaging 10 strikeouts per game on the trip. Of course, Encarnacion-Strand has been struggling this year in both aspects, hitting .196 with a troubling 3:31 BB:K ratio in 108 plate appearances. Perhaps with better health and better weather he will come close to displaying the form he showed in 2023, when he hit .270/.328/.477 in 241 plate appearances at the big-league level.

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  • Tommy Edman STL 2B
    Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Increasing baseball activiteis
    1h ago

    Edman (wrist) is slated to take full swings off a tee Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

    Edman recently progressed to hitting from both sides of the dish after being limited to the right side due to his surgically repaired right wrist. He was also seen tracking fly balls during batting practice Friday, per John Denton of MLB.com. Edman still appears far away from a rehab assignment, but the 29-year-old is steadily progressing.

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  • Brandon Drury LAA 2B
    Angels' Brandon Drury: Sidelined again Friday
    4h ago

    Drury (migraine) isn't part of Friday's lineup against the Guardians.

    Drury was scratched from Wednesday's contest due to a migraine, and while it hasn't been confirmed that it's the injury holding him out of Friday's game, it can be assumed that that's the case. Luis Rengifo will make another start at second with Ehire Adrianza over at third.

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  • Brandon Lowe TB 2B
    Rays' Brandon Lowe: Starting rehab stint Tuesday
    5h ago

    Lowe (oblique) will start his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported Friday.

    Lowe has been sidelined since April 7 with a strained right oblique but will get back to game action Tuesday at Durham. Until he rejoins the big league club, expect Amed Rosario and Curtis Mead to continue seeing most of the action at second base.

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  • Cavan Biggio TOR 2B
    Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: Sitting against lefty
    5h ago

    Biggio is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

    Biggio is sitting out for a second consecutive contest, moving to the bench with southpaw Patrick Corbin on the mound for Washington. Instead, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will slide to second base while Ernie Clement mans the hot corner.

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  • Jose Altuve HOU 2B
    Astros' Jose Altuve: Logs three hits, two steals in win
    20h ago

    Altuve went 3-for-5 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in an 8-2 victory versus Cleveland on Thursday.

    Altuve continued his recent stretch of hot hitting, notching his third multi-hit effort over his past four contests. The veteran second baseman added a pair of thefts Thursday, and he's now swiped six bags over his past 15 games after failing to record a steal across his initial 16 contests of the campaign. Altuve ranks seventh among qualified hitters with a .352 average on the season and is tied for second with 45 hits.

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  • Jorge Mateo BAL 2B
    Orioles' Jorge Mateo: Knocks first homer
    21h ago

    Mateo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a hit-by-pitch in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Yankees.

    Mateo's first homer of the year gave the Orioles a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning, and they never looked back. He tacked on another RBI with a sacrifice fly in the fifth. His playing time has trended up since Jackson Holliday was demoted to Triple-A Norfolk, and Mateo has gone 3-for-11 with two extra-base hits over his last five games. The utility man is slashing .268/.340/.488 with three RBI, seven runs scored, four stolen bases and six doubles over 47 plate appearances.

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  • Danny Mendick CHW 3B
    White Sox's Danny Mendick: Battling back tightness
    3h ago

    Mendick was scratched from the White Sox's lineup for Friday's game against St. Louis due to lower-back tightness, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

    The severity of Mendick's injury remains unknown, but it is apparently enough to prevent him from starting Friday's contest. Braden Shewmake will serve as Chicago's replacement third baseman while batting ninth.

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  • Royce Lewis MIN 3B
    Twins' Royce Lewis: Could return in late May
    4h ago

    Lewis (quad) is on target to return around the original eight-week mark in late-May, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

    Per Hayes, Lewis is progressing well and has started to increase baseball activities. At his one-month checkup, he was healing as expected and he's at five weeks, as of Friday's report.

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  • Christopher Morel CHC 3B
    Cubs' Christopher Morel: Homers again Friday
    4h ago

    Morel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers.

    Morel snapped a scoreless tie with two outs in the sixth inning, launching a solo shot to centerfield off Joe Ross to put the Cubs ahead 1-0. Morel now has homers in back-to-back games and three in his last five contests following a span of 16 games without a long ball. The 24-year-old third baseman is now slashing .210/.286/.403 through 133 plate appearances this year with six homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and three stolen bases.

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  • J.D. Davis OAK 3B
    Athletics' J.D. Davis: Returns from IL
    4h ago

    The Athletics reinstated Davis (thigh) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

    The 31-year-old went 3-for-15 during a four-game rehab sitnt with Triple-A Las Vegas and is back in the lineup Friday for Oakland, as he's starting at first base and batting fifth. Davis posted a .196/.255/.373 slash line in 14 games prior to suffering the adductor strain.

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  • Brett Harris OAK 3B
    Athletics' Brett Harris: Selected to MLB roster
    4h ago

    The Athletics selected Harris' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

    Harris has slashed .289/.418/.456 with three homers and 20 RBI across 110 plate appearances in Triple-A. The 25-year-old has played most often as a third baseman, though he has seen a handful of reps at second base and shortstop. J.D. Davis (thigh) was reinstated from the injured list Friday and Tyler Nevin is playing well at the hot corner, so Harris doesn't figure to immediately enter into a starting role. Freddy Tarnok (hip) was placed on the 60-day IL to clear space on the 40-man roster.

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  • Danny Mendick CHW 3B
    White Sox's Danny Mendick: Scratched Friday
    4h ago

    Mendick was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Cardinals for unspecified reasons.

    Mendick was slated to bat seventh and play third base but was moved out of the lineup for reasons yet to be disclosed. Instead, Braden Shewmake will play third and bat ninth.

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  • Trea Turner PHI SS
    Phillies' Trea Turner: Removed with sore hamstring
    22m ago

    Turner was removed from Friday's game against the Giants due to left hamstring soreness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

    Turner stole second base and then scored from second on a passed ball during the fourth inning, but he was replaced on defense by Edmundo Sosa before the fifth frame. It remains unknown how severe Turner's injury is, but the Phillies should offer an update on his status in the near future.

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  • Romy Gonzalez BOS SS
    Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Begins assignment Friday
    4h ago

    Gonzalez (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

    After a slower-than-expected recovery from a left wrist sprain, Gonzalez will now begin the final step of his rehab process. The Red Sox haven't specified exactly how long they plan on keeping the 27-year-old infielder in the minors, but he shouldn't require too long of an assignment if everything goes smoothly.

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  • Nick Allen OAK SS
    Athletics' Nick Allen: Optioned to Las Vegas
    4h ago

    The Athletics optioned Allen to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

    Allen will return to the minors after slashing .171/.227/.243 across 77 plate appearances to begin the season. The 25-year-old infielder may return to Oakland if he's able to replicate his .939 Triple-A OPS from last year, but his reputation as an offensive liability in the majors could make the team hesitant to call him back up.

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  • Vaughn Grissom BOS SS
    Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom: Activated, batting seventh in debut
    5h ago

    Grissom (hamstring/illness) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at second base Friday against the Twins.

    The 23-year-old is recovered from a bout with the flu and has joined the Red Sox a few days later than initially expected. Grissom has a career .287/.339/.407 slash line in 64 big-league games and should see plenty of playing time at the keystone for the Red Sox.

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  • Brayan Rocchio CLE SS
    Guardians' Brayan Rocchio: Records fifth steal
    19h ago

    Rocchio went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Astros.

    Rocchio is up to five steals on the year, four of which have come over his last six games. In that span, he's hitting .294 (5-for-17) with a 5:6 BB:K and four runs scored. Rocchio is up to a .218/.317/.310 slash line with no home runs, four RBI, 14 runs scored and seven doubles through 102 plate appearances. He continues to hold down the starting job at shortstop while hitting at the bottom of the order.

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  • Matt McLain CIN SS
    Reds' Matt McLain: Checkup coming soon
    23h ago

    McLain (shoulder) is about a week away from a follow-up appointment that will give the Reds a better idea on his return timetable, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    If all goes well with his exam, McLain could start working out at the Reds' spring training facility in Arizona. He doesn't have an official return date yet. "It's still way too early to determine a time when he would get back to us, but the goal would still be early August ideally," said manager David Bell.

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  • Lawrence Butler OAK RF
    Athletics' Lawrence Butler: Sits down against lefty
    2h ago

    Butler isn't in Oakland's lineup for Friday's game against Miami.

    The lefty-hitting Butler will retreat to the bench Friday as Ryan Weathers prepares to start on the bump for the Marlins. Tyler Nevin will replace Butler in right field and bat second.

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  • J.J. Bleday OAK CF
    Athletics' JJ Bleday: Idle against southpaw
    2h ago

    Bleday isn't in Oakland's lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

    With lefty Ryan Weathers set to toe the slab for Miami, Bleday will step out of the lineup. Esteury Ruiz will take over in center field and bat in the leadoff spot.

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  • Seth Brown OAK LF
    Athletics' Seth Brown: Resting against lefty
    2h ago

    Brown isn't in the Athletics' lineup Friday against the Marlins.

    Left-hander Ryan Weathers will take the mound Friday for Miami, meaning the left-handed bat of Brown will stay put in Oakland's dugout. Max Schuemann will fill the opening in left field and bat seventh.

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  • Jason Heyward LAD RF
    Dodgers' Jason Heyward: Begins baseball activities
    2h ago

    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Heyward (back) ran at full speed and has begun swinging a bat, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.

    Heyward landed on the 10-day IL on April 3 due to lower back tightness. The injury persisted well past his return window, and Friday marked the firs time that the veteran outfielder has participated in any sort of activity. The Dodgers will have a better idea on how to move forward once they see how Heyward's back responds to his most recent work.

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  • Alek Thomas ARI CF
    Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Set for rehab assignment Friday
    2h ago

    Thomas (hamstring) will start as the designated hitter for Triple-A Reno on Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Thomas has been progressing through a left hamstring strain he sustained against the Rockies on March 31. Friday's stint with Triple-A Reno will be Thomas' first rehab assignment, and he will play in center field over the weekend. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo hinted Friday that Thomas could return from the 10-day IL as soon as Tuesday, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.

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  • Dylan Carlson STL CF
    Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Set to play in outfield Friday
    3h ago

    Carlson (shoulder) will play nine innings in the field for Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    Carlson has started as the designated hitter in two of his last three games with Memphis, though he did start in center field Wednesday. He'll reprise that role Friday against Triple-A Charlotte and will attempt to stay in the outfield for the entire game. In his last outing with Memphis on Thursday, Carlson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run.

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  • Bobby Miller LAD SP
    Dodgers' Bobby Miller: Throws off mound
    1h ago

    Miller (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Miller has been on the injured list since April 13 due to inflammation in his right shoulder, and Friday marked his first time throwing off a mound since then. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he isn't sure how many more bullpen sessions Miller will need to throw before he progresses to facing live hitters, so the 25-year-old righty will likely remain without a clear return timeline until he gets to that point.

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  • Clayton Kershaw LAD SP
    Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Throws BP session
    2h ago

    Kershaw (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Kershaw has been limited to throwing from flat ground, and Friday was the first time he's thrown off the mound since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. The veteran southpaw threw 15 pitches ahead of Friday's game against Atlanta, and manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw "came out well" from the bullpen session, per J.P. Hoornstra of Dodgers Nation. Kershaw is not expected to return until after the All-Star break, but it's another positive step in his rehab program.

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  • Garrett Whitlock BOS SP
    Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock: Slated for mound work
    3h ago

    Whitlock (oblique) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Saturday will mark the first time Whitlock has thrown off a mound since landing on the injured list April 17 with a strained left oblique. Assuming all goes well, he will likely throw another few sessions before moving onto throwing against live hitters, at which point the Red Sox may decide to send the right-hander out on a rehab assignment.

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  • Nick Pivetta BOS SP
    Red Sox's Nick Pivetta: Won't make another rehab start
    3h ago

    Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Pivetta (elbow) does not need to make another rehab start, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

    Pivetta surrendered four runs over three-plus innings during his lone rehab start at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday. Despite his subpar performance, the Red Sox will waste no time returning the 31-year-old right-hander to their rotation, which has already been hit hard by injuries this season. Pivetta has given up one earned run across 11 innings through two starts this year, and he appears in line to make his return in Atlanta on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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  • Joe Ross MIL SP
    Brewers' Joe Ross: Ends skid vs. Cubs
    3h ago

    Ross did not factor into the decision Friday against the Cubs, allowing one run on six hits over six innings. He struck out four.

    Ross was solid Friday, holding Chicago off the board until a Christopher Morel solo home run with two outs in the sixth inning. While Ross ultimately came away with a no-decision, he was able to stem a three-start losing streak -- he'd allowed 16 runs (13 earned) over 15 innings in that span. Overall, Ross is 1-3 with a 4.65 ERA, 1,55 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB through six starts (31 innings) this season. He's currently scheduled for a road matchup with Kansas City in his next outing.

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  • Steven Matz STL SP
    Cardinals' Steven Matz: Has protruding disc in back
    3h ago

    Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that an MRI showed that Matz has a "protruding disc" in his lower back, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

    Matz was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday after sustaining a lower-back injury in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. Matz received a pain-killing injection for the injury Friday, and the southpaw will be reevaluated early next week. He went 1-2 over six starts with a 6.18 ERA and 1.73 WHIP before landing on the injured list.

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  • Bryan Hoeing MIA RP
    Marlins' Bryan Hoeing: Lands on 15-day IL
    1h ago

    The Marlins placed Hoeing (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 2.

    Hoeing was off to a hot start to the season with a 1.83 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB over 19.2 innings. It's unclear whether his left hamstring strain will keep him on the shelf beyond his return date of May 17. The Marlins recalled right-hander Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

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  • Darren McCaughan MIA RP
    Marlins' Darren McCaughan: Recalled by Miami
    1h ago

    The Marlins recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

    McCaughan was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville during spring training. He has a 1-2 record over five starts in the minors, posting a 6.14 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 22 frames. Right-hander Bryan Hoeing (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

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  • Kody Funderburk MIN RP
    Twins' Kody Funderburk: Returns to majors
    1h ago

    The Twins recalled Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

    Just two days after being optioned to Triple-A, Funderburk will return to the Twins' bullpen with Brock Stewart (shoulder) headed for the injured list. Funderburk owns a solid 3.38 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 13.1 innings this season, though he's surrendered three runs across four frames spanning his last two outings. He will serve in middle relief while Stewart is sidelined.

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  • Brock Stewart MIN RP
    Twins' Brock Stewart: Lands on IL
    2h ago

    The Twins placed Stewart on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder tendinitis.

    Stewart's scoreless streak came to an end during Wednesday's win over the White Sox, as he allowed a home run to Korey Lee in the seventh inning. He'll now miss at least the next two weeks due to his shoulder, leaving Minnesota without one of its most dominant relievers through the first month of the season. Kody Funderburk was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move.

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  • Blake Treinen LAD RP
    Dodgers' Blake Treinen: Could return for homestand
    2h ago

    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Treinen (chest) could be activated from the 15-day injured list during the weekend series against Atlanta, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Treinen appeared in back-to-back games with Triple-A Oklahoma on Wednesday and Thursday, allowing one hit over two frames while striking out three over that span. Treinen's return to the Dodgers' bullpen would be welcome one with Joe Kelly dealing with a right groin injury.

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  • Kyle Nelson ARI RP
    Diamondbacks' Kyle Nelson: Likely done for 2024
    2h ago

    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Nelson (shoulder) will likely be out for the rest of the 2024 season following his surgery scheduled for May 6, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Nelson was transferred to the 60-day IL on Tuesday after injuring his left shoulder. Nelson received multiple opinions on how to proceed, but it was ultimately recommended that the southpaw undergo thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. Any hope that he would be able to return late in the season seems to have fizzled with Lovullo's latest comments. Nelson appeared in 11 games for Arizona before his injury, posting a 4.22 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 10.2 frames.

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  • Masataka Yoshida BOS DH
    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Getting second opinion
    3h ago

    Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Yoshida will get a second opinion on his strained left thumb, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Cora previously said Thursday that Yoshida may need to undergo surgery on his thumb after straining it during Sunday's win over the Cubs, but the 30-year-old will wait to hear from another doctor before determining the best course of action. Yoshida has slashed .275/.348/.388 with 11 RBI across 89 plate appearances this season, and an update on his status should be available within the next several days.

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  • Wyatt Langford TEX DH
    Rangers' Wyatt Langford: Receiving Friday off
    4h ago

    Langford is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.

    Langford started the previous 15 games and will receive a day to reset after he posted a .542 OPS during that stretch. Travis Jankowski will bat eighth as the designated hitter Friday for Texas.

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  • Nelson Velazquez KC DH
    Royals' Nelson Velazquez: Sitting again
    5h ago

    Velazquez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

    Velazquez has been less and less of an everyday option for the Royals as the team continues to trot out lineups with Salvador Perez as first, Vinnie Pasquantino at DH and Freddy Fermin behind the dish. Velazquez hasn't done much to warrant an everyday role after starting the season red-hot, with just one hit in his last 27 at-bats.

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  • Estevan Florial CLE DH
    Guardians' Estevan Florial: Not starting Friday
    6h ago

    Florial is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

    Florial will get a rare off day against a right-handed pitcher, with Jose Ramirez filling in at DH and Gabriel Arias playing third against the Angels' Jose Soriano. Time on the bench against RHP could become more common though, as Florial has stumbled to a .196 batting average and a 40.6 percent strikeout rate through 20 games and 64 plate appearances.

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  • Gary Sanchez MIL DH
    Brewers' Gary Sanchez: Available off bench
    9h ago

    Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Friday that Sanchez (hamstring) is not yet 100 percent but is "good to go" and will be available off the bench, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Eric Haase is on the Brewers' taxi squad just in case, but it doesn't appear at this point that the team plans to add him to the active roster. Sanchez had to be removed from Tuesday's game against the Rays with right hamstring tightness, but it sounds like he could pinch hit Friday, if needed.

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  • Matt Carpenter STL DH
    Cardinals' Matt Carpenter: Begins rehab assignment
    12h ago

    Carpenter (oblique) has been sent to Double-A Springfield to begin a rehab assignment.

    What would have been Carpenter's first rehab game was rained out Thursday, but he's been cleared for game action after missing the last month with a right oblique strain. It's not clear how many rehab at-bats the 38-year-old will need before being activated. Once he does return, he'll give the Cardinals another option at designated hitter.

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