MLB Player News
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Karson Milbrandt SP | MIA
Marlins' Karson Milbrandt: Healthy again at High-A
Milbrandt (arm) has posted a 3.42 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 58:29 K:BB over 50 innings in 13 starts with High-A Beloit since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list April 17.
Milbrandt was on the shelf for the first two weeks of the season after experiencing fluid buildup in his arm coming out of spring training, but he's managed to stay healthy since being activated. The 21-year-old righty finished the first half of the season on a high note, striking out 11 batters over 5.2 innings in his most recent start Saturday.
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Tekoah Roby SP | STL
Cardinals' Tekoah Roby: Lands on Triple-A IL
Triple-A Memphis placed Roby on the 7-day injured list Monday due to an unspecified injury.
Roby has been lights out lately at Memphis, allowing just two earned runs with a 21:5 K:BB over 21 innings covering his last four starts. The Cardinals haven't provided word on the nature of his latest health concern, but Roby's injury history is lengthy, and his issues have often involved his pitching shoulder. Added to the Cardinals' 40-man roster over the offseason, Roby has posted a 3.10 ERA and 87:19 K:BB across 78.1 frames between Double-A Springfield and Memphis in 2025.
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Matthew Boyd SP | CHC
Cubs' Matthew Boyd: Looks good heading into second half
While Boyd has pitched more MLB innings already in 2025 than he did the last two seasons combined, he appears to be in "good shape" heading into the second half, Zack Meisel and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.
Boyd had an excellent first half of the season for his new organization, registering a 2.34 ERA and 102 strikeouts across 111.2 innings, which earned him an All-Star selection. The veteran lefty has dealt with a variety of injuries the past few years, and he only managed to log 110.2 major-league innings in 2023 and 2024 combined. While Boyd won't pitch in the All-Star Game to preserve his arm for the second half, the club feels good about how he's responded to the increased workload. "Everything we're looking at with Matt is in really good shape," Chicago manager Craig Counsell said. "There's no signs right now of him slowing down. He's getting better." Boyd may have some minor limitations after the break, but he appears to be in a good position to keep helping fantasy managers.
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Noble Meyer SP | MIA
Marlins' Noble Meyer: Back from IL
Meyer (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday.
Meyer was placed on the 7-day injured list at the end of June due to an undisclosed injury. He made an appearance for High-A Beloit on Saturday, firing two scoreless frames and striking out two against the High-A Dayton Dragons.
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Matt Mervis 1B | MIA
Marlins' Matt Mervis: Returns from MiLB IL
Mervis (oblique) was activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Mervis missed just over three weeks while recovering from an oblique strain. He's been solid in five games since his return, going 5-for-16 with two home runs, three RBI, one stolen base and four runs scored.
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Juan Morillo RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Juan Morillo: Returned to Triple-A
Morillo was optioned to Triple-A Reno following Sunday's game against the Angels.
Morillo got roughed up in Saturday's appearance, surrendering four runs on five hits while striking out one over one inning of work, which seems to have led to his demotion. Arizona has yet to make a corresponding move.
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Jesus Tinoco RP | MIA
Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Close to mound work
The Marlins announced July 7 that Tinoco (forearm) is continuing to make progress with his throwing program and could soon be cleared to throw bullpen sessions, MLB.com reports.
Tinoco was able to resume playing catch just over a week after he was placed on the injured list June 6 due to a right forearm strain, but the Marlins have been bringing the right-hander along slowly in his recovery. As a one- or two-inning reliever, Tinoco won't require an extended rehab assignment, but since he has yet to get back on a mound, he shouldn't be expected to return from the IL until late July at the soonest.
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Oneil Cruz CF | PIT
Pirates' Oneil Cruz: Makes pinch-hit appearance
Cruz (hip) provided an infield single in a pinch-hit appearance during Sunday's 2-1 win over the Twins.
The Pirates held Cruz out of the lineup for their final game before the All-Star break after he exited late in Saturday's 12-4 loss due to a hip flexor injury, but manager Don Kelly's decision to turn to the 26-year-old in the top of the ninth inning for a pinch-hit appearance suggests that his health isn't a major concern. Cruz remains in line to participate in Monday's Home Run Derby and should return to the Pittsburgh lineup when the team returns to action Friday against the White Sox.
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Carson Spiers SP | CIN
Reds' Carson Spiers: Goes 3.2 scoreless in rehab start
Spiers (shoulder) struck out five and gave up one hit and four walks over 3.2 scoreless innings in his rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Though Spiers kept Columbus off the board during his start, he spotted just 39 of his 72 pitches for strikes in the outing, which was the third of his rehab assignment. On the shelf since April 20 due to a right shoulder impingement, Spiers appears to be close to fully stretched out at this point, but the Reds don't seem to have an opening for him in the big-league rotation. Spiers could be activated from the 60-day injured list coming out of the All-Star break to serve as a long-relief option for the big club, or the Reds could option him to Triple-A if they want to keep him in a starting role.
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Miguel Amaya C | CHC
Cubs' Miguel Amaya: Rehab assignment likely coming soon
Amaya (oblique) will likely begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break and is expected to need about a week's worth of games before returning to the Cubs, MLB.com reports.
Amaya has taken batting practice and completed a few bullpen catching sessions in his rehab work so far, but he's yet to see live game action since landing on the injured list with a left oblique injury on May 24. The backstop now appears to be one step closer to returning to the majors, and when he does, he'll compete with Carson Kelly for work behind the plate, though Kelly has played well this year and is likely to remain Chicago's No. 1 catcher for the time being. Amaya compiled a .280/.313/.505 slash line with four home runs and 25 RBI in 27 games before getting injured.