MLB Player News

MLB Player News
Top 300 Rankings
Videos
Columns
- American League East
- American League Central
- American League West
- National League East
- National League Central
- National League West
- American League East
  
  Baltimore Orioles
  
  Boston Red Sox
  
  New York Yankees
  
  Tampa Bay Rays
  
  Toronto Blue Jays
- American League Central
  
  Chicago White Sox
  
  Cleveland Guardians
  
  Detroit Tigers
  
  Kansas City Royals
  
  Minnesota Twins
- American League West
  
  Houston Astros
  
  Los Angeles Angels
  
  Athletics
  
  Seattle Mariners
  
  Texas Rangers
- National League East
  
  Atlanta Braves
  
  Miami Marlins
  
  New York Mets
  
  Philadelphia Phillies
  
  Washington Nationals
- National League Central
  
  Chicago Cubs
  
  Cincinnati Reds
  
  Milwaukee Brewers
  
  Pittsburgh Pirates
  
  St. Louis Cardinals
- National League West
  
  Arizona Diamondbacks
  
  Colorado Rockies
  
  Los Angeles Dodgers
  
  San Diego Padres
  
  San Francisco Giants
Stats

Rotoworld

Austin Gomber

COL Starting Pitcher #26

Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players

Austin Gomber tossed five scoreless innings and got a no-decision in the Rockies’ 10-1 victory over the Braves on Sunday.

Gomber gave up two hits, walked one and struck out four. The 31-year-old left-hander was making his first start of the year after dealing with a shoulder injury. Gomber stymied the Braves’ offense for all five innings, but didn’t get the win as Colorado’s offensive explosion came after he left the game. Gomber still isn’t much of a fantasy asset as a finesse pitcher who makes half of his starts at Coors Field. He’ll face the Diamondbacks at home next weekend.

Recap

Link copied to clipboard!
Hagen Smith

CWS Starting Pitcher #82

Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players

White Sox LHP prospect Hagen Smith has been diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement.

The plan is for Smith to not throw for multiple weeks, and then to spend two more weeks ramping up before returning to game action. The 22-year-old will be out at least a month, but obviously something involving the shoulder with a pitcher could lead to a lengthier absence if there’s even a hint of a setback.

Injury

Source: James Fegan

Link copied to clipboard!

Gomez becoming trustworthy closer for Twins

June 16, 2026 02:30 PM

Eric Samulski discusses Twins closer Yoendrys Gomez's recent performances on the mound, in which he's had two saves in his last three appearances and is turning out to be a reliable option in Minnesota's rotation.

Up Next

1:44

Gomez becoming trustworthy closer for Twins

Now Playing

1:57

Don’t hold on to Strider in fantasy while out

Now Playing

1:50

Raleigh, Baldwin activated off 10-day IL

Now Playing

1:42

PCA hits for cycle amid ‘hot stretch’

Now Playing

0:15

Twins and Diamondbacks meet in MLB Sunday Leadoff

Now Playing

0:30

Mets face the Phillies in Sunday Night Baseball

Now Playing

1:51

Pasquantino headed to IL (hamate) amid struggles

Now Playing

2:05

Brewers calling up big-money No. 4 prospect Pratt

Now Playing

1:32

Yamamoto dominating with higher 4-seam velo

Now Playing

1:42

Guardians 3B Ramirez out 4-6 weeks (hamate bone)

Now Playing
Carlos Santana

AZ 1st Baseman #41

The Diamondbacks sent Carlos Santana to the Arizona Complex League to begin a rehab assignment.

Santana, 40, will begin his rehab assignment at the lowest level. The veteran infielder will likely need a couple of weeks of games in the minors before being an option near the end of June for the Diamondbacks.

Injury

Link copied to clipboard!
Mickey Gasper

BOS Catcher #30
Mickey Gasper (groin) is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Red Sox.

Gasper has been dealing with tightness in his groin, and the 30-year-old will get another day off after missing Sunday’s game against the Rangers. Masataka Yoshida will hit leadoff as the designated hitter with Gasper beginning Tuesday’s tilt on the bench.
Related
- Masataka Yoshida
Injury

Source: Chris Cotillo

Link copied to clipboard!
Vidal Bruján

NYM Shortstop #2
Chelsea Janes of SNY reports that the Mets will designate Vidal Bruján for assignment.

Bruján will hit the waiver wire, assumedly to make room on the roster for the recently-claimed Zack Short. Brujan could see interest from other teams interested in a player who can play multiple positions and provide some speed off the bench.
Related
- Zack Short
Transaction

Source: Chelsea Janes

Link copied to clipboard!
William Kempner

MIA Relief Pitcher #71

Marlins optioned RHP Will Kempner to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Kempner has been excellent since being recalled from Triple-A at the end of May and hasn’t allowed an earned run. He will assuredly be back before the summer ends, but Miami needs a multi-inning option, so Dax Fulton takes Kempner’s place on the roster.

Transaction

Link copied to clipboard!
Dax Fulton

MIA Starting Pitcher #90

Marlins recalled LHP Dax Fulton from Triple-A Jacksonville.

Fulton will provide a multi-inning arm option for the Miami pitching staff in his second stint with the club. Will Kempner was sent to Triple-A to make room.

Transaction

Link copied to clipboard!
Max Kepler

AZ Right Fielder #17

Max Kepler (suspension) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Kepler was suspended for 80 games in January, but now can begin play in Triple-A. The Diamondbacks have played 73 games thus far, so Kepler could be an option against right-handed pitching at some point next week.

Transaction

Link copied to clipboard!
Brewer Hicklen

ATL Left Fielder #50

Braves selected the contract of OF Brewer Hicklen from Triple-A Gwinnett and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Hicklen could have opted out of his deal with Atlanta, but the 30-year-old is now on the 40-man roster. He’s having an impressive season in the International League, as he’s hit 316/.381/.519 in Gwinnett with 11 homers and 21 stolen bases. He could be a bench option for the Braves by the end of 2026.

Transaction

Link copied to clipboard!
Seth Brown

FA 1st Baseman #15

Yankees released INF/OF Seth Brown.

Brown was signed to a minor league contract in January. The 33-year-old slashed 235/.327/.426 in his time with Triple-A Scranton Wilkes/Barre. He’s likely looking at another minor league deal with whatever club gives him a chance.

Transaction

Link copied to clipboard!
Mitch Spence

KC Relief Pitcher #54

Royals optioned RHP Mitch Spence to Triple-A Omaha.

Spence is sent down to make room for Connor Seabold after the Royals acquired Seabold via trade. Spence will likely be back in some sort of role with Kansas City before the summer concludes.

Transaction

Link copied to clipboard!