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  • Daulton Varsho exits game with left knee contusion
    Daulton Varsho was removed from Wednesday night’s battle against the Giants due to a left knee contusion.

    Advice: Varsho dove headfirst into first base in an attempt to avoid a tag from Logan Webb, but ended up still being out and now has a bruised left knee to show for his efforts. Fortunately, the injury isn’t believed to be anything serious and Varsho should be able to return to action in a day or two. Rotoworld Wednesday, 8:10 pm
     
  • Exits with bruised knee
    Varsho was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants due to a left knee contusion.

    Advice: Varsho made an awkward dive/slide into first base while trying to avoid being tagged out in the second inning. He was able to take the field for the bottom half of the frame but was eventually replaced in left field by Davis Schneider during the third. Varsho's injury shouldn't cause him to miss an extended period of time, though it's possible the Jays give him a day off Thursday to recover. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 7:49 pm
     
  • Idle Wednesday
    Jansen isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

    Advice: After going 0-for-9 with three walks and three strikeouts, Jansen will get a day to regroup Wednesday while Alejandro Kirk starts behind the plate and bats seventh. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 4:10 pm
     
  • Bryan Woo set to start for Mariners on Friday
    Bryan Woo (hamstring) is expected to start for the Mariners on Friday against the Angels.

    Advice: M’s skipper Scott Servais had told reporters on Tuesday that Woo would start one of the games during their four-game weekend series, and now it looks like Friday will be the official day for his return. Woo has been sidelined since late June with a right hamstring strain. Rotoworld Wednesday, 2:10 pm
     
  • Adbert Alzolay (forearm) throws 30-pitch bullpen
    Adbert Alzolay (forearm) threw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday.

    Advice: The 29-year-old hurler continues to work his way back from a right forearm flexor strain that has had him shelved since mid-May. He’s getting close to facing live hitters and a minor league rehab assignment could soon follow. If everything goes according to plan, Alzolay could be able to rejoin the Cubs’ bullpen before the end of July. Rotoworld Wednesday, 2:03 pm
     
  • MRI negative, iffy for Sunday
    Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that Wheeler (back) isn't certain to make his next start Sunday against the Athletics, though an MRI on the right-hander's back revealed no structural damage, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. "We're going to be very cautious with him... We'll know [Thursday]," Thomson said, when asked about Wheeler's status for Sunday.

    Advice: Wheeler was pulled after five innings in his start during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers due to left lower-back tightness. Though Thomson admitted that Wheeler is still feeling sore, the 34-year-old looks to have avoided a significant injury. Even so, with the All-Star break looming, the Phillies could have Wheeler skip his next turn so that he can benefit from some extended time to heal up from the back issue. The team should provide more clarity on its plans for Wheeler after reassessing his condition Thursday. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 1:35 pm
     
  • MRI exam comes back clean for Zack Wheeler (back)
    Zack Wheeler underwent an MRI exam on his injured back on Wednesday that came back clean for any structural damage.

    Advice: Phillies’ skipper Rob Thomson said Wednesday that it’s too early to tell whether or not Wheeler will be able to make his scheduled start in the club’s first-half finale against the Athletics on Sunday. They’ll have a better idea on his status on Thursday. Expect the team to take every possible precaution here as they approach the All-Star break. Rotoworld Wednesday, 1:34 pm
     
  • Throws bullpen session
    Alzolay (forearm) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Alzolay appears to have responded well to what was his first time throwing off a mound since he was shelved with a flexor strain in mid-May. Before coming off the 60-day injured list, Alzolay will need to make multiple rehab appearances in the minors, and it's unclear when he might be ready to begin an assignment. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 12:57 pm
     
  • Iván Herrera (back) homers in Triple-A game
    Iván Herrera homered and walked in his fourth rehab game for Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

    Advice: Herrera, out since June 19 with back tightness, is 3-for-10 with two homers and four walks on his rehab assignment. The Cardinals love Pedro Pagés defense behind the plate, so it’s unclear if Herrera is going to have a role with the team once he’s activated. It’d be a shame if not, since he’s probably one of the club’s five-or six-best hitters. Rotoworld Wednesday, 8:28 am