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Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony opened his rehab stint with the Portland Sea Dogs by going 2-for-2 with a homer and two walks, showcasing power and plate discipline in his first game since May 4 against Double-A pitching.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony returned from a 106-day injury layoff in his first rehab game with Double-A Portland, going 2-for-2 with a homer, a single and two walks as he DH’d and batted second, signaling a promising return and renewed enthusiasm on the field.
Adley Rutschman went 0-for-5 in his latest rehab game for the Worcester Red Sox before traveling with the MLB club to Toronto, as Worcester fell 7-6 to Lehigh Valley. The weekend also featured strong performances elsewhere in the farm system, including Mikey Romero going 6-for-6 on Saturday and Mason White homering twice for New Hampshire as Portland posted a 9-6 win; Greenville played a 15-12, 12-inning thriller, and Salem’s game was postponed by rain.
Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman kicked off his Worcester rehab stint, catching five innings and going 1-for-2 with two RBIs, two walks, and a caught-stealing in a 19-0 Worcester win over Lehigh Valley, five days after being traded to Boston and while recovering from left-wrist inflammation.
Corey Seager is nearing a minor league rehab assignment after back inflammation sidelined him since late June, with live BP sessions planned as Texas weighs lineup depth ahead of the trade deadline. Jordan Montgomery appears close to a majors return after rehab outings, giving the Rangers another rotation option, while Cody Bradford continues to build up from elbow surgery with a couple more rehab starts likely. Together, the trio could bolster Texas’s playoff push as they evaluate pitching and offensive needs toward August.
Ronald Acuña Jr. began a minor-league rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League after a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, with a possible return when the Braves resume play next week; Nick Kurtz was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb capsule strain, sidelining him through the All-Star break and likely longer. The injury roundup also notes Kyle Harrison’s elbow soreness and IL stint, plus a cluster of injuries across teams (Gelof knee, Griffin finger, Blaze Alexander hand, Lodolo blister, Gallen elbow inflammation) and a Gleyber Torres rehab assignment.
Royals left-hander Kris Bubic was shut down after receiving a cortisone shot for shoulder soreness and will rest 7–10 days before attempting to ramp up again. The update follows a season interrupted by elbow issues and a rotator cuff strain earlier in 2023–24, and leaves Kansas City thin in a rotation already missing Cole Ragans to UCL surgery. With a 35-53 record and a looming trade deadline, Bubic’s health—and his status as an impending free agent—could impact potential deals, while the Royals ride with a rotation of Lugo, Wacha, Cameron, Kolek and Avila as they wait for his return.
Pirates pitcher Jared Jones left Sunday's start with an elbow scare, though initial imaging was negative and he’ll be rechecked; GM Ben Cherington said Konnor Griffin is nearing a rehab assignment after an elbow strain, while Oneil Cruz remains out with multiple hand fractures.
Tarik Skubal will begin a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Sunday after elbow surgery to remove a loose body, with a potential return to the Tigers after one start. The team highlighted the NanoNeedle procedure (dubbed the SkubalScope) as a factor in his rapid progress, noting he has already begun throwing and could be back in the majors within weeks. The update also mentions Trey Sweeney’s season-ending shoulder surgery, and tight potential implications for Detroit’s rotation and playoff chase, including ongoing trade speculation surrounding Skubal.
Mariners GM Justin Hollander provided injury updates on Cal Raleigh (right oblique strain) and Brendan Donovan (left groin strain), saying both are progressing but with no clear return dates. Raleigh has begun 30 tee-swings at moderate intensity and will workout in Arizona before a potential Seattle check-in, with progression focused on intensity rather than volume. Donovan is in Arizona on an Alter G treadmill and will move to running and baseball movements as he nears a running progression. Both players will require minor league rehab assignments and the club will proceed cautiously to avoid setbacks, with timelines remaining day-to-day rather than calendar-based.
Houston activates Tatsuya Imai from the injured list for the second game against Seattle, likely restoring a six-man rotation as Arrighetti and Lambert fill depth roles; Nate Pearson shifts to a reliever role after elbow surgery rehab, and Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers are set to begin rehab assignments soon. The injuries have left Houston at 16-26, among the AL’s worst records, with Hader nearing a return and more bullpen notes in play.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts, sidelined since April with an oblique strain, has begun a rehab assignment in Oklahoma City and could be activated as early as Monday after traveling back to Los Angeles for evaluation. His return would influence roster decisions and infield rotations as players like Freeland, Kim, and Rojas vie for roles.
The Atlanta Braves will activate Spencer Strider from the 15-day IL on Sunday for a season debut at Coors Field after an oblique strain in spring training. He has progressed through a rehab stint, reaching five innings with roughly 95–96 mph fastballs, and his return comes as the Braves’ rotation has remained strong despite multiple injuries, with several players nearing returns from rehab.
Gerrit Cole kicks off a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset as he returns from Tommy John surgery, his first regular-season action since 2024. Rehab stints typically run up to 30 days with possible extensions, and Cole is likely still a month-plus away from big-league readiness, with Anthony Volpe also rehabing at Somerset.
The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder George Springer from the injured list after recovering from a concussion, and he is expected to contribute significantly as they aim for their first division title since 2015. Springer has rebounded with a strong season at the plate, and his return may influence the team's strategic use of him primarily as a designated hitter. Joey Loperfido was optioned to Triple-A but performed well since his call-up, and may return to the majors soon.