MLB Player News

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that Maeda (ankle) could avoid spending time on the injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Maeda's X-rays came back negative Thursday, and the veteran righty said he's feeling "better than expected" a day after taking a line drive off his left ankle. The Twins will keep an eye on him for the next few days, but it sounds like Maeda might be able to make his next scheduled start.

Cueto (biceps) is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring training game Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cueto has made it through a couple of bullpen sessions without issue and will now begin building back up in live competition. The veteran right-hander was placed on the injured list April 4 due to a biceps issue that first flared up in spring training. Assuming there are no setbacks, he could return to the Marlins' rotation in early May.

Lynn will start Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lynn will trade places with Lucas Giolito with Giolito moving up from Monday to start Sunday's game against the Rays. In his last start, Lynn was roughed up for five runs on 10 hits while walking three over 5.1 innings in a loss to the Phillies on Tuesday.

Giolito will start Sunday's game against the Rays, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lance Lynn was originally the probable starter for this contest, but Giolito will pitch the series finale against the Rays with Lynn now scheduled to start against Toronto on Monday. In his last start against the Twins on Tuesday, Giolito was sensational, tossing six no-hit innings with seven strikeouts while picking up the victory.

DeGrom (wrist) is throwing a bullpen Friday and doesn't intend to miss his start against the Athletics on Sunday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As Grant points out, there's been nothing finalized, but it appears that deGrom will make his scheduled start against Oakland as long as everything goes well in the bullpen session. The right-hander was dominant over four innings against the Royals on Monday before leaving with right wrist soreness. Fantasy GMs will want to keep a close eye, but it does appear the ace will be on the bump against a very beatable Oakland lineup over the weekend.

Burnes (pectoral) threw a bullpen session Friday without issue, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

This comes after a successful light side session Wednesday. Burnes tweaked his left (non-throwing) pectoral muscle Monday versus the Mariners but is expected to take the mound for his normal turn in the rotation Sunday against the Red Sox. It appears the Brewers avoided a major scare here.

The Guardians plan to call up Allen from Triple-A Columbus to start Sunday's game versus the Marlins, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

The 24-year-old's promotion depends on the weather cooperating, as Sunday's game could be at risk of postponement much like Friday's series opener with Miami. Allen is off to a great start at Columbus, posting a 1.26 ERA and 20:5 K:BB over 14.1 innings covering three starts. With Triston McKenzie (shoulder) and Aaron Civale (oblique) on the shelf and Cal Quantrill (leg) also banged up, Allen could have a chance to stick around a while if he pitches well in his MLB debut.

Rogers was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to April 20, with a left biceps strain, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rogers was lifted from his last start Wednesday versus the Giants after experiencing tightness in his throwing arm, and imaging scans ultimately revealed the strain. There is no public timeline yet for his return, but this type of injury usually requires several weeks of rest and rehab. The 25-year-old southpaw leaves behind a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB in four starts covering 18 innings.

Bubic will undergo Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

After a relatively solid start to the year, the news puts an early end to Bubic's season, and he could be held out for a good portion of the 2024 campaign as well. The Royals have not yet named a replacement for Bubic in the rotation, but Ryan Yarbrough figures to be a prime candidate for the job.

The Dodgers transferred Pepiot (oblique) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Pepiot has yet to resume throwing after straining an oblique in late March, so the Dodgers' decision to rule him out through late May by pushing him to the 60-day IL isn't overly surprising. The transaction also clears a spot on the 40-man roster.