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Vizcaino won't pitch in Arizona Fall League

Arodys Vizcaino will not pitch in the Arizona Fall League.

Vizcaino was originally slated to pitch in the AFL, but the Cubs would prefer that he pitch in the instructional league so that they can better monitor his rehab. The 22-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2012 and required another surgery earlier this year to address a calcium buildup in his elbow.

Source: Patrick Mooney on Twitter

Thu, Sep 19, 2013 05:42:00 PM

Beachy (elbow) will miss next spring start

Brandon Beachy (elbow) will miss his next scheduled Grapefruit League start.

And the absence could extend beyond that. Beachy left his Grapefruit League outing Monday against the Phillies after experiencing soreness in his right elbow and biceps, and he's now undergoing a range of tests. The right-hander is obviously in danger of missing a chunk of the 2014 regular season. This has not been a smooth camp for the Braves' starting rotation.

Source: David O'Brien on Twitter

Mar 11 - 4:10 PM

Fister (elbow) has no problems playing catch

Doug Fister (elbow) played catch without drama on Tuesday morning.

The lauded offseason import has been sidelined since Friday due to inflammation in his pitching elbow. Fister first complained of pain way back in early February and was prescribed a steady dose of "anti-inflammatory medicine, ice and rest." The Nationals don't seem overly concerned, so neither should fantasy owners. Assuming no further setbacks, the 30-year-old will be sound for Opening Day.

Source: Washington Post

Mar 11 - 2:59 PM

Matheny: Taveras probably isn't making team

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny confirmed that Oscar Taveras' odds of making the team are nearly insurmountable.

Taveras, coming off right ankle surgery last season, is currently shelved with right hamstring tightness. "It's not possible — without him being healthy," Matheny said of Taveras' shot to crack the Opening Day roster. "He needed for everything to go right for that to be a possibility. It's definitely something that's holding him up." Taveras, one of the game's best prospects, will undoubtedly make his big league debut later on in the summer.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mar 11 - 1:18 PM

Don't call it a comeback: Halos axe Mulder

Angels released LHP Mark Mulder.

Mulder's comeback bid fell short before it really began when he ruptured his left Achilles in mid-February while doing agility drills. The 36-year-old, who hasn't thrown an MLB pitch since 2008, signed a minor league contract with the Angels in January. He'll presumably return to television work, another career that suits him.

Mar 11 - 11:53 AM

Medlen's MRI reveals ligament 'involvement'

An MRI on Kris Medlen's right arm revealed "some involvement of the ligament."

"Involvement" is a generous reading of "damage." Dr. James Andrews is expected to examine the limb in question and proffer a second opinion. Andrews, Atlanta fans probably grimace to recall, performed Medlen's previous Tommy John surgery. Arm MRI's are notoriously difficult to read after the procedure, so the famous doctor's involvement makes sense. Medlen left his Grapefruit League appearance Sunday against the Mets after experiencing pain after a fourth-inning pitch. It's too soon to speculate on Medlen's 2014 status, but none of this is good news.

Source: Dave O'Brien on Twitter

Mar 11 - 11:05 AM

Cervelli is drawing 'lots of trade interest'

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Francisco Cervelli is drawing "lots of trade interest."

He lists the White Sox among the clubs that have been monitoring Cervelli this spring. George A. King III of the New York Post reported last month that the Yankees could trade a catcher in spring training and he also heard at the time that Chicago could be interested. If Cervelli is traded, Austin Romine would likely serve as Brian McCann's backup.

Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter

Mar 10 - 7:54 PM

Matt Kemp (ankle) playing in intrasquad games

Matt Kemp played in his second intrasquad game in as many days Monday, reporting no pain in his surgically-repaired left ankle.

Kemp went 1-for-5 with a walk, sacrifice fly, two strikeouts and two RBI in Monday's game. The Dodgers haven't said when he'll make his Cactus League debut, but it seems likely to happen before the end of the week. Kemp is not expected to make the trip to Australia, but he has a shot to be ready for the club's Opening Day in San Diego.

Source: Dodgers.mlb.com

Mar 10 - 6:35 PM

Greinke could appear in game Wednesday

Zack Greinke (calf) could return to Cactus League action as soon as Wednesday.

Greinke threw a bullpen session and also went through some fielding drills on Monday and didn't have any problems with his right calf. The right-hander has already been ruled out for the Dodgers' trip to Australia, but he's on track to be fine for Opening Day in the states.

Source: Dodgers.mlb.com

Mar 10 - 6:31 PM

Hamels (shoulder) to throw bullpen Wednesday

Cole Hamels is scheduled to test his sore left shoulder with a bullpen session on Wednesday in camp.

Hamels was behind schedule when he arrived in Florida due to offseason shoulder tendinitis and then suffered a setback last week. He can probably be ruled out for all of April unless the situation rapidly improves. A successful bullpen workout Wednesday would be a good start.

Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter

Mar 10 - 4:31 PM

Report: Braves could make a run at Santana

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution hears from a person connected to the Royals that the Braves could be making a run at free agent right-hander Ervin Santana.

It makes sense, as Kris Medlen (forearm) and Brandon Beachy (elbow, biceps) are suddenly question marks in the rotation and Mike Minor (shoulder) is behind schedule. Santana has reportedly received offers from the Orioles (one year for $13 million plus incentives) and Blue Jays (one year for $14 million), so it would cost them.

Source: David O'Brien on Twitter

Mar 10 - 3:25 PM

White Sox name Sale as Opening Day starter

Chris Sale will start on Opening Day against the Twins on March 31.

That was the assumption until now, but it's finally official. Sale is coming off a 3.07 ERA and 226/46 K/BB ratio over 214 1/3 innings last season and should be considered a fantasy ace once again.

Source: Paul Sullivan on Twitter

Mar 10 - 2:07 PM