MAY 4, 2021•MLB.COM
Notes: Díaz's back tightness; Nimmo; DavisAs Edwin Díaz was warming up to pitch the ninth inning of Sunday’s wild 8-7 win at Citizens Bank Park, he started feeling some soreness in h...
Injury news: Hicks, Yadi, Mikolas, and moreThe Cardinals are awaiting the results from MRIs on Jordan Hicks’ right elbow and forearm, which, positive or negative, will dictate how the...
MAY 3, 2021•MLB.COM
Edwin Díaz - Already feeling betterDiaz (back) felt much better Monday after leaving Sunday's game against the Phillies with back tightness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
ImpactThe initial diagnosis didn't seem like a particularly significant injury, and it appears as though Diaz is already trending in the right direction. The righty pitched both Saturday and Sunday, so he was unlikely to pitch Monday even if fully healthy.
MAY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Trevor Hildenberger - Back in big leaguesHildenberger was recalled by the Mets on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
ImpactHildenberger spent two weeks in the big-league bullpen in April but made just two appearances, allowing four runs in 2.1 innings of work. J.D. Davis (hand) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
MAY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jean Segura - Set for rehab assignmentSegura (quadriceps) will embark on a rehab assignment this week, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
ImpactIt's not clear exactly when the assignment will begin or how long it will last, but Segura should be back from his strained right quadriceps before too long. He was hitting .333/.359/.450 through 17 games prior to the injury.
MAY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
José Alvarado - Suspension reducedAlvarado's suspension was reduced to two games upon appeal and will be served starting Monday, source reports.
ImpactAlvarado was handed what was originally a three-game ban after his overly animated celebration of a strikeout Thursday against the Mets caused both benches to clear. The Phillies will now be without their top lefty for two games.
MAY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Cristopher Sánchez - Recalled by PhilliesSanchez was recalled by the Phillies on Monday.
ImpactSanchez was called up for the first time in mid-April but did not yet the chance to make his MLB debut. He'll give the team an extra lefty in the bullpen during his time on the roster. Scott Kingery was optioned in a corresponding move.
MAY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
