Justin Verlander (hip) threw a 66-pitch, four-inning simulated game on Monday at Daikin Park in Houston.
Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press speculates that Verlander is healthy but the Tigers don't seem to think he's ready to pitch in the majors from a performance standpoint, which is why he didn't take the ball for Monday's series opener against the Astros. There's a chance the club decides he's ready later this week, especially since Troy Melton is now dealing with a back issue that throws his availability into question.
(Jun 15 -- NBC Sports)
Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) could begin a minor league rehab assignment later this week.
Hernandez has been working his way back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain that sent him to the injured list back on May 30. There's a chance he's ready to return to game action later this week, which would put him on track to return to Los Angeles by the end of June.
(Jun 15 -- NBC Sports)
Edwin Diaz (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this week.
Diaz kicked off a throwing progression back in late May and will throw his first bullpen session since undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow back in late April. The 32-year-old elite closer is expected to return to the Dodgers' bullpen at some point after next month's All-Star break.
(Jun 15 -- NBC Sports)
Edwin Diaz: Bullpen session on tap
Diaz (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this week, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
(Jun 15 -- Rotowire)
Justin Steele: Continuing to make progress
Steele will throw plyo balls for the next week and then progress to throwing a baseball, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
(Jun 15 -- Rotowire)
2026-27 Player Option/Opt-Out Preview: June Edition
At the end of each season, certain players will have to decide whether to stick with their current contracts or become free agents. These contract provisions are sometimes referred to as opt-outs and sometimes as player options. Despite the different terminology, they are effectively the same, with the player being the one making the call. […]
(Jun 15 -- TheRotoFeed)
MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Ron Marinaccio
Major League Baseball announced that Padres right-hander Ron Marinaccio has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson with a pitch during the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturday s game. The pitcher is appealing, so the suspension will be held in abeyance until the appeals process is […]
(Jun 15 -- TheRotoFeed)
Angels Designate Drew Pomeranz For Assignment
The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brett Kerry and recalled right-hander Jos Ferm n from Triple-A Salt Lake. In corresponding moves, they have placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with low back inflammation and designated left-hander Drew Pomeranz for assignment. More to come.
(Jun 15 -- TheRotoFeed)
Randy Dobnak Triggers Upward Mobility Clause In Mariners Deal
June 15: Alexander reports that Dobnak has triggered the assignment clause, as expected. The righty will now await word on whether any team is willing to add him to the 40-man roster. June 8: Randy Dobnak signed a minor league deal with the Mariners last November, and he’s spent the first 10 weeks of the season […]
(Jun 15 -- MLB Trade Rumors)
Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres Monday
The St. Louis Cardinals return to Busch Stadium Monday night as they ll host the San Diego Padres. Dustin May will make the start for the Cardinals while the starter for the Padres is to be determined. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45pm at Busch Stadium and the TV broadcast will be available on Cardinals.tv.
(Jun 15 -- Yahoo Sports)
Astros vs. Tigers Game Discussion: 6/15/2026
TONIGHT S GAME: The Houston Astros (33-40) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they open a weeklong, six-game homestand with the first game of a three-game series opposite the Detroit Tigers (29-42). RHP Kai-Wei Teng (3-5, 3.71 ERA) will make his eighth start of the season for the Astros tonight opposite the Tigers and [ ]
(Jun 15 -- Yahoo Sports)
Angels designated LHP Drew Pomeranz for assignment.
Los Angeles has decided to move on from Pomeranz after he compiled an inflated 5.01 ERA across 23 1/3 innings of work. Th3 37-year-old southpaw signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Angels last offseason after a strong season with the Cubs last year where he posted a 2.17 ERA and 57/15 K/BB ratio over 49 2/3 innings.
(Jun 15 -- NBC Sports)
Tommy Edman (ankle) will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Rays, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Edman will be activated prior to Wednesday's series finale at Dodger Stadium after wrapping up a minor league rehab assignment. The 31-year-old wound up missing nearly three months at the outset of the season recovering from offseason ankle surgery. He offers some appeal in extremely deep mixed leagues, but the lack of stolen base upside after a few injury-plagued seasons caps his realistic value.
(Jun 15 -- NBC Sports)
Matthew Boyd (knee, shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
The Cubs will determine his next steps following the session. Boyd's return from the injured list was scuttled late last week due to shoulder soreness. The 35-year-old has been working his way back from knee surgery that he underwent back in early May. It's starting to feel like he'll need at least one minor league rehab start before rejoining Chicago's rotation.
(Jun 15 -- NBC Sports)
Athletics recalled RHP Luis Morales from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Morales has always been an intriguing arm, but he's struggled to throw strikes in the majors this season. The hard-throwing 23-year-old will presumably operate in long relief for the Athletics after showing some promise in shorter bursts out of the bullpen at the Triple-A level recently. He can be ignored in all fantasy formats at this stage of his development.
(Jun 15 -- NBC Sports)