The San Diego Padres are firmly in contention for a playoff spot in the National League, boasting a 32-29 record as they head into Sunday’s game, having won five of their last six matches. However, maintaining this performance will be challenging in the coming weeks due to recent injuries to their pitching staff. Over the…
NEW YORK — Reliever Drew Smith was reactivated by the New York Mets on Sunday after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation that had kept him out since April 23. During his minor league rehab assignment from May 8-31, Smith made five one-inning relief appearances, four with Triple-A Syracuse…
The Boston Red Sox offense could soon get a boost with the potential return of Tyler O’Neill and Masataka Yoshida from the injured list. Yoshida, who has been sidelined for over a month with a hand injury, has shown significant progress this week. “The comfort level is going up, which is a good sign,” Yoshida…
The New York Mets are undergoing a significant roster shakeup, extending even to their catching depth chart, as revealed through a trade with their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees. As word spread of the Mets’ decision to demote starting pitcher Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty, they concurrently finalized a deal with the…
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is set to hit the injured list after sustaining an oblique strain during an at-bat on May 29. Nootbaar experienced discomfort while swinging at a low pitch in the seventh inning of the victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite the injury, he completed the at-bat. Following an MRI on…
No player has been more impactful in their short tenure with the Minnesota Twins over the past two seasons than Royce Lewis. Known as “Mr. Grand Slam,” he began the season with a home run against the Kansas City Royals before landing on the injured list. As he nears a return, his comeback is imminent…
The New York Mets’ difficult season took a further hit on Wednesday afternoon with two significant setbacks occurring in quick succession. First, struggling closer Edwin Díaz was placed on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement just before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers began. Then, All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso left the…
The Minnesota Twins have decided to demote Cody Funderburk to Triple-A due to his 5.18 ERA in 24.1 innings pitched out of the bullpen this season. In his place, they are promoting Diego Castillo, a right-handed reliever with significant MLB experience, from the St. Paul bullpen. However, some logistical issues are delaying the official announcement…
The Guardians have released outfielder Ramon Laureano, as indicated by his transactions tracker on MLB.com. Laureano is now a free agent and can seek opportunities with any team. This move was anticipated after the Guardians designated Laureano for assignment last week. His performance has been declining over the past few years, reaching a particularly low…
By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com BOSTON — Before Sunday’s game, the Red Sox bolstered their bullpen by signing veteran long reliever Brad Keller to a major league contract. The 28-year-old right-hander is set to play in Sunday’s series finale against Milwaukee. To accommodate Keller on the roster, the Red Sox sent righty Zack Kelly back…