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Mariners recall Alex Liddi

Mariners recalled INF Alex Liddi from Triple-A Tacoma.

Liddi posted a pedestrian .231 average and .655 OPS across 114 plate appearances earlier this season with the Mariners. The 24-year-old won't get much playing time.

Tue, Sep 4, 2012 05:42:00 PM

Beltre (hamstring) not in lineup against A's

Adrian Beltre is not in the lineup on Wednesday against the Athletics.

Beltre was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain on Tuesday after running down the line on an RBI single against the Athletics. He hasn't been placed on the disabled list yet, but a trip to the 10-day DL could be in the cards for the 39-year-old. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will play third in Beltre's place.

Source: Rotoworld Daily Lineupsroto

Apr 25 - 4:08 PM

Thames diagnosed with torn UCL in left thumb

Brewers placed 1B Eric Thames on the 10-day disabled list with a torn UCL in his left thumb.

Awful news, as Thames was having another tremendous April. UCL thumb tears can sometimes cost players as much as two months and sap power production even when the player returns. Jesus Aguilar will get a boost in starts at first base in Thames' absence, and Ryan Braun could also see more action at the position. Thames had a .976 OPS and seven home runs through 22 games this season for Milwaukee.

Apr 25 - 3:33 PM

O's place Tim Beckham (groin) on 10-day DL

Orioles placed INF Tim Beckham on the 10-day disabled list with a left groin strain.

Beckham initially injured his groin during spring training and then reaggravated it in Monday's game against the Indians. He could be sidelined for three or even four weeks. Danny Valencia is at third base and batting sixth on Wednesday night against the Rays.

Apr 25 - 3:29 PM

Bryant (head) out of Cubs' lineup again Wed.

Kris Bryant (head) remains out of the Cubs' starting lineup Wednesday night against the Indians.

Bryant took a pitch off his helmet on Sunday and hasn't played since, though he did pass his initial round of concussion tests. Tommy La Stella is starting at third base and batting fifth for the Cubs on Wednesday versus Cleveland right-hander Trevor Bauer.

Source: Rotoworld Daily Lineups

Apr 25 - 3:26 PM

Jose Abreu leaves game with flu symptoms

Jose Abreu left Wednesday's game against the Mariners after experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Abreu was 0-for-2 before getting replaced at first base by Matt Davidson to begin the top of the fourth inning. The veteran slugger might have to sit out Thursday's series opener at Kansas City.

Source: Bruce Levine on Twitter

Apr 25 - 3:23 PM

Jonny Venters back in MLB, joins Rays' pen

Rays purchased the contract of LHP Jonny Venters from Triple-A Durham.

Venters is back in the majors for the first time since 2012. The 33-year-old southpaw has undergone three different Tommy John surgeries, but he was one of the best relievers in baseball before his elbow gave out. Venters, who owns a 2.23 ERA and 10.1 K/9 in 229 2/3 career major league innings, will likely work in a lefty setup role for Tampa Bay.

Apr 25 - 3:20 PM

Mac Williamson scratched with neck stiffness

Mac Williamson was scratched from the Giants' starting lineup on Wednesday due to neck stiffness.

Williamson tripped and crashed hard into the left field wall while chasing down a foul ball on Tuesday night, though he did stay in the game initially. Gregor Blanco will start in left field and Austin Jackson will play center field Wednesday versus the Nationals. Williamson has three home runs and six RBI in six games since joining the Giants on April 20 as the corresponding move for Hunter Pence (thumb) landing on the disabled list. He should stick around when Pence returns.

Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter

Apr 25 - 3:07 PM

Acuna in LF and batting sixth in MLB debut

Braves purchased the contract of OF Ronald Acuna from Triple-A Gwinnett.

The day is finally here. Acuna has met up with the Braves in Cincinnati and will start in left field and bat sixth in his MLB debut Wednesday night against the Reds. The 20-year-old top outfield prospect got off to a sluggish start this season at Triple-A Gwinnett, but he then went 11-for-33 (.333) with a homer, a double, four walks, and three stolen bases over his final eight games in the International League. Acuna slashed .325/.374/.522 with 21 home runs, 82 RBI, 44 stolen bases, and 88 runs scored in 139 games last season between three different levels of the Braves' minor league system. Look out, world.

Apr 25 - 1:56 PM

Villanueva (hamstring) out again Wednesday

Christian Villanueva (hamstring) remains out of the Padres' starting lineup on Wednesday.

Villanueva has been out all week with a sore hamstring, though the expectation is that he will be ready to rock Friday after Thursday's scheduled team off-day. Chase Headley is starting at third base and batting fifth Wednesday afternoon against Rockies right-hander Jon Gray. Wil Myers is at first base and batting third with Eric Hosmer still away on family medical emergency leave.

Source: Rotoworld Daily Lineups

Apr 25 - 12:29 PM

Scioscia: Shohei Ohtani blister now a callus

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Wednesday that Shohei Ohtani now has a callus where his blister was.

That's a good sign that this won't become a lingering thing. Ohtani has struggled in his last two starts, but he faced two of the top lineups in the major leagues between the Astros and Red Sox. The two-way star is lined up to face the last-place Orioles at home in his next pitching appearance. He's slashing .333/.378/.619 with three home runs in 45 plate appearances as a part-time DH.

Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter

Apr 25 - 12:25 PM

Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) to make debut Saturday

Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) is scheduled to make his season debut on Saturday night against the Rockies.

Chen struck out seven batters over five scoreless frames in his last minor league rehab start Sunday at High-A Jupiter, giving him a 1.17 ERA and 11/1 K/BB ratio in 7 2/3 total rehab frames. He's been an effective fantasy starter in the past and might be worth consideration in some deeper formats. The 32-year-old southpaw has missed the first four weeks of the 2018 regular season because of a partially torn ligament in his left elbow.

Source: Craig Mish on Twitter

Apr 25 - 12:27 AM