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Cole Carrigg Cole Carrigg Sitting out Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:59 PM
Carrigg is absent from the lineup for Colorado's matchup with Kansas City on Friday.
Analysis: After snapping a modest four-game hitting streak Wednesday, Carrigg will ride the pine for Friday's series opener against the Royals. Recently activated, Brenton Doyle will man center field and bat eighth for the Rockies. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Returning to Colorado lineup
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:59 PM
Karros (biceps) will start at third base and bat fifth in Friday's contest versus the Royals.
Analysis: Karros didn't start the previous two games because of left biceps inflammation, but he's ready to roll in time for the start of the Rockies' homestand. The third baseman has experienced a mini-breakout for Colorado this season, sporting a .262/.362/.426 batting line with nine home runs over 102 games. |
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Tyler Holton Tyler Holton Serving as opener Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:53 PM
Detroit announced that Holton will act as the opener for Friday's matchup against the Athletics, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: With Casey Mize scratched with his trade interest heats up, the Tigers will send out Holton to open Friday's matchup with the A's. Holton has started two prior games this season. On the campaign, the 30-year-old owns a 3.04 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB through 47.1 innings. The left-hander has recorded scoreless outings in seven of his last eight appearances. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Resumes throwing program
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:53 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Helsley (elbow) has resumed a throwing program, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Helsley has made two separate trips to the injured list this season with right elbow trouble. He was shut down for nearly a month this time around, so it will take him some time to get ramped back up. Helsley was shifted to the 60-day IL earlier this month and is ineligible for activation until Aug. 29. |
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Colin Selby Colin Selby Season-ending shoulder surgery
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:48 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Selby underwent right shoulder surgery Tuesday to repair his labrum and rotator cuff, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: He's been shelved for the entire 2026 and opted for surgery following multiple opinions. The procedure will knock Selby out for the remainder of this season, and he's expected to get a late start to next season, as well. |
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Nick Loftin Nick Loftin Riding the pine Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:44 PM
Loftin is out of the lineup for Kansas City's matchup with the Rockies on Friday.
Analysis: After going 0-for-4 in Thursday's series finale against Minnesota, Loftin will sit for Friday's series opener against Colorado. Josh Rojas will take over at third base and bat eighth for the Royals. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Facing hitters next week
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:42 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Bautista (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bautista is coming back from right labrum and rotator cuff surgery. The Orioles have not ruled out a late-season return for the reliever, and progressing to facing hitters in early August seemingly gives him a chance to make it back this year. More clarity on Bautista's timeline should arise in the coming weeks. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Returns to Colorado
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:37 PM
The Rockies reinstated Doyle (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Doyle, who has been out since May 21 with a left oblique contusion and a further extended absence due to a groin injury, will re-join the big-league club Friday. Prior to being sidelined, the 28-year-old batted .207/.279/.270 with one home run, four RBI and nine stolen bases in 122 plate appearances. Colorado optioned Braxton Fulford to Albuquerque to clear space for Doyle on the 26-man roster. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Set to resume hitting Saturday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:34 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Rutschman (wrist) will resume hitting Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman went down with left wrist inflammation just after the All-Star break and has made enough progress in order to be cleared to ramp up activities. The switch-hitting catcher has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate, and while he can be dealt while on the injured list, Rutschman's wrist issue could hinder the chances of a trade. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back in Friday's lineup
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:31 PM
Guerrero (hamstring) is back in the Blue Jays lineup for Friday's matchup against the Cardinals, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: During Thursday's day off for Toronto, Guerrero tested his hitting and running to determine his availability for Friday's series opener. The 27-year-old will man first base and bat second for Toronto. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Expected to resume hitting soon
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:23 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Basallo (shoulder) will resume hitting within the next couple days, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Basallo has been shut down for more than a week and received an injection to help his right shoulder inflammation subside. There is currently no timeline for the return of Basallo, and he could require a rehab assignment if his absence drags on much longer. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Suffers setback in rehab
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Orioles announced that Mountcastle (foot) suffered a "significant" oblique strain while warming up for his first rehab game and will now be out a couple of more months, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mountcastle, who has not played since April 11, will miss even more time after straining his oblique prior to his first rehab game. Orioles general manager Mike Elias said they "can't expect him back anytime soon." The 29-year-old is now unlikely to play again this season after registering just eight games played from late March to early April. |
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Mike Burrows Mike Burrows Completes live BP session
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:17 PM
Burrows (elbow) threw a 35-pitch live batting practice session Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: It's the first time the right-hander has faced hitters since he landed on the 15-day injured list in mid-July with right elbow neuritis. Burrows had initially been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land before the injury was discovered, so he could head there once healthy rather than rejoining the big club. |
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Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Begins running progression
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:08 PM
Correa (ankle) has begun light on-field baseball activities as well as a running progression, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Correa underwent season-ending left ankle surgery in May. Nothing has changed regarding Correa's timetable, but being able to re-incorporate baseball activities in late July gives him a good chance to enter the offseason without any restrictions. |
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Braden Shewmake Braden Shewmake Re-signs with Houston
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:06 PM
The Astros re-signed Shewmake to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After spending over three months with Houston to start the season before being traded to Milwaukee, Shewmake is back with the Astros. Between Houston and Milwaukee this season, the 28-year-old has slashed .259/.270/.424 with three home runs in 91 plate appearances. |
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Marcus Semien Marcus Semien Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:04 PM
Semien is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Semien has now started only one of the last four games versus right-handed pitching. It's unlikely Semien will fall into a strict short-side platoon, but he could continue to cede reps at second base to Brett Baty in a lost season for the Mets. |
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Kodai Senga Kodai Senga Will start Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:59 PM
Mets manager Andy Green said that Senga will start Friday's matchup against the Marlins, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
Analysis: With Freddy Peralta scratched from Friday's start as trade talks progressively advance, Senga will start in his place for the Mets. The 33-year-old has had a dreadful 2026 season, posting an 8.85 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 49:30 K:BB in 40.2 innings. Senga has registered five or more innings in just three of his 12 appearances this campaign. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:55 PM
The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Smith has struggled mightily at the plate this season, managing just a .213/.299/.272 batting line in 45 contests. It's the third time since late June that the utility player has been sent down to the minors. |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Back with Texas
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:53 PM
The Rangers recalled Curvelo from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Curvelo will return to the big-league club for the first time since June 13. With Round Rock, the 25-year-old posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 24:16 K:BB through 22.2 innings this season. Texas optioned Winston Santos to Triple-A to free up space for Curvelo on the active roster. |
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Winston Santos Winston Santos Sent back to minors
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:51 PM
The Rangers optioned Santos to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Santos' stint with the big club lasted only one day, and he did not make an appearance. He could join the rotation at Round Rock. |
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