NL East Notes: Martinez, Ruiz, Strider
2024/04/nl-east-notes-martinez-ruiz-strider.htmlMartinez can join the big league club to make his debut on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters (including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com).
Astros Place Cristian Javier On 15-Day Injured List
2024/04/astros-place-cristian-javier-on-15-day-injured-list.htmlIf Valdez can return in the coming days, it should be a fairly seamless transition into the rotation with off-days on Monday and Friday allowing the club additional flexibility if necessary.
AL East Notes: Grissom, Wells, Fairbanks
2024/04/al-east-notes-grissom-wells-fairbanks.htmlDespite the obvious need at the big league level, however, the Red Sox don't seem inclined to rush Grissom back to the majors; manager Alex Cora recently indicated that the youngster won't join the club ahead of their next trip, which begins on Friday.
NL Central Notes: Hall, Happ, Reds
2024/04/nl-central-notes-hall-happ-reds.htmlCubs left fielder Ian Happ was removed from Friday's game against the Marlins in the seventh inning due to what manager Craig Counsell described to reporters (including Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network) as left hamstring tightness.
Max Scherzer Ahead Of Schedule, Could Return In Early May
2024/04/rangers-rumors-max-scherzer-return-early-may.htmlShawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News wrote this week that Scherzer will throw 40 pitches against live hitters Friday -- his second session against live hitters this week.
Red Sox Place Tyler O’Neill On Injured List
2024/04/red-sox-place-tyler-oneill-on-injured-list.htmlHe began a minor league rehab assignment last Friday, opening a 20-day window for his activation to the MLB roster.
Kyle Hendricks’ Tough Start
2024/04/kyle-hendricks-tough-start.htmlJameson Taillon has been reinstated from his season-opening injured list stint and will take the ball Friday.
D-backs Select Logan Allen, Transfer Eduardo Rodriguez To 60-Day IL
2024/04/dbacks-eduardo-rodriguez-60-day-injured-list.htmlHis original placement was retroactive to March 25, meaning he's now sidelined through at least Friday, May 24.
Astros To Activate Justin Verlander On Friday
2024/04/astros-activate-justin-verlander-injured-list-friday.htmlThe Astros will reinstate Justin Verlander from the injured list prior to Friday's game against the Nationals, manager Joe Espada announced to the Astros beat this morning (X link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
Twins Notes: Wallner, Larnach, Correa, Duran
2024/04/twins-notes-wallner-larnach-correa-duran.htmlAs reflected on the MLB.com injury tracker, Duran has worked through a pair of bullpen sessions in recent days and is slated to throw to hitters for the first time on Friday.
Orioles Place Tyler Wells On Injured List Due To Elbow Inflammation
2024/04/orioles-place-tyler-wells-on-injured-list-due-to-elbow-inflammation.htmlWells started for the O's on Friday, tossing 90 pitches over four innings, and was scheduled to start tomorrow's game.
Brewers Place Christian Yelich On Injured List Due To Back Strain
2024/04/brewers-place-christian-yelich-on-injured-list-due-to-back-strain.htmlYelich, 32, last played on Friday with back soreness keeping him out of the lineup in recent days.
AL West Notes: Stephenson, Canzone, Verlander, Valdez
2024/04/al-west-notes-stephenson-canzone-verlander-valdez.htmlJustin Verlander is one of those other Astros arms on the shelf, yet the future Hall-of-Famer is on pace to make his 2024 debut on Friday in a start against the Nationals.
Cubs Notes: Taillon, Steele, Wisdom
2024/04/cubs-notes-taillon-steele-wisdom.htmlCubs right-hander Jameson Taillon opened the season on the injured list after missing all of Spring Training due to calf and back issues, but club manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including the Chicago Sun Times' Maddie Lee) that Taillon's next start will come with the big league club in Chicago after a strong rehab start from the 32-year-old Friday night during which he struck out 4 in 3 2/3 scoreless innings while building up to 68 pitches.
Red Sox Place Romy Gonzalez, Isaiah Campbell On Injured List
2024/04/red-sox-place-romy-gonzalez-isaiah-campbell-on-injured-list.htmlThis move comes a day after another IL placement, as Boston sent right-hander Isaiah Campbell to the 15-day injured list Friday due to a right shoulder impingement.
Spencer Strider Undergoes Season-Ending Internal Brace Surgery
2024/04/spencer-strider-undergoes-season-ending-internal-brace-surgery.htmlSpencer Strider's season is over, as the Braves announced that the right-hander underwent an internal brace surgery on Friday.
MLB Likely To Move Sunday Morning Broadcasts Off Peacock
2024/04/mlb-likely-to-move-sunday-morning-broadcasts-off-peacock.htmlSince 2022, MLB has also had a streaming partnership with Apple TV+ that affords the platform exclusive rights for two Friday night games each week.
Astros Place Framber Valdez On Injured List
2024/04/astros-place-framber-valdez-on-injured-list.htmlMushinski was just optioned on Friday and hasn't yet spent the minimum of 15 days on optional assignment, but players are allowed to return early when someone else goes on the IL.
Trevor Story Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
2024/04/cora-there-is-concern-with-the-bone-structure-of-trevor-storys-shoulder.htmlStory landed awkwardly on his shoulder during last Friday's game against the Angels and wound up on the 10-day injured list the next day with what the team called a "left shoulder dislocation." The shortstop will meet with noted orthopedic surgeon Dr.
Astros Designate Miguel Díaz For Assignment
2024/04/astros-designate-miguel-diaz-for-assignment.htmlHe made one appearance on Friday, tossing a scoreless inning, and has now been quickly bumped off the roster for Henley.
Reds’ Tejay Antone To Undergo Elbow Surgery
2024/04/reds-tejay-antone-elbow-surgery-tendon-ligament-tear.htmlHe'll undergo surgery Friday.
Luis Robert Jr. Facing Lengthy Absence
2024/04/luis-robert-six-eight-weeks-three-months-hip-injury-white-sox.htmlRobert exited Friday's game against the Royals after he injured himself rounding first base on a double into the left field corner (video link).
New York Notes: Belt, Martinez, Cole
2024/04/new-york-notes-belt-martinez-cole.htmlNow, DiComo reports that the plan is for Martinez to take the next two days off and return to minor league action on Tuesday, with Friday as the earliest Martinez could make his big league Mets debut.
White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On 10-Day Injured List
2024/04/luis-robert-jr-john-brebbia-leave-white-sox-game-with-injuries.html8:55am: Friday was a tough night all around for the White Sox, beyond the club's 2-1 loss to the Royals.
Spencer Strider To Undergo MRI On Right Elbow
2024/04/spencer-strider-to-undergo-mri-on-right-elbow.htmlBraves ace Spencer Strider will go for an MRI on his right elbow on Saturday after complaining of discomfort on Friday night (per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution).