MLB Player News

Syndergaard left Tuesday's start against the Brewers with a cut on his right index finger, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Syndergaard allowed no runs with one hit and one walk with no strikeouts over one inning before exiting.

Syndergaard tried to continue after picking up the cut on his finger, but the Dodgers pulled the right-hander in favor of Phil Bickford. For now, Syndergaard should be considered day-to-day, but he's in danger of missing his next scheduled start early next week against the Twins.

McCullers (forearm) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

McCullers reportedly reached 91.6 mph with his fastball during the bullpen session. The next step will be for the right-hander to mix in some breaking balls in his next session, which will likely take place before Saturday's game against the White Sox in Chicago. McCullers will then need to rebuild his arm strength and likely go on a lengthy rehab assignment, but the latest positive developments give him a chance to join the rotation in the early part of June.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters before Tuesday's game against Seattle that deGrom (elbow) could be another 2-to-3 weeks away from returning, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Bochy noted that deGrom has been going very easy with testing out his throwing while only playing light catch at this stage in his program. The right-hander has no timetable for when he'll be able to return to the mound for bullpen sessions, and that step will have to take place before a more serious ETA for deGrom's return to the Texas pitching staff. At this point, it seems very unlikely the 34-year-old will back back in the month of May, with the start of June seemingly a more realistic timeline at this juncture.

Whitlock (elbow) threw a bullpen session in Atlanta on Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora is still not ready to put a timetable on when Whitlock could return, and he told reporters Monday that they'll see how he's progressing. The right-hander was placed on the injured list with right elbow ulnar neuritis, and while it was originally hoped Whitlock would only require a minimum stint, it still seems likely he won't require a long-term absence.

Suarez will be shut down for about a month with left shoulder inflammation, but his MRI revealed no structural damage, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Suarez left Sunday's start in the second inning after feeling soreness in his left shoulder, and the MRI revealed the inflammation after he was placed on the injured list Monday. The shutdown will cause him to miss the rest of May and the start of June, but the positive news is it doesn't appear he'll need surgery and should be an option for the Angels for the second half of the 2023 campaign at the very least.

Woodford (shoulder) is at least a week away from throwing off a mound, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Woodford should soon resume throwing on flat ground, but the Cardinals are slow-playing his recovery from a bout of right shoulder inflammation. He was placed on the injured list May 5, two days after losing his spot in the starting rotation. The 26-year-old figures to return as a long reliever whenever he's deemed ready for a return.

Lodolo's next start has been pushed back from Thursday to Saturday due to left calf soreness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Lodolo will get a couple extra days of rest -- and treatment for the calf issue -- after struggling in his last turn through the Reds' rotation Saturday against the White Sox. He's now set to face the Marlins instead of the Mets with this alteration. Ben Lively, called up from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, seems likely to start in Lodolo's place Thursday versus New York.

Pepiot (oblique) threw live batting practice Tuesday at the Dodgers' spring training complex in Arizona, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

It's a significant step in the right direction for Pepiot, who has been out all season after suffering a left oblique strain while making his final Cactus League appearance. He's currently on the 60-day injured list but will seemingly be ready for activation around the time he's first eligible in late May.

Grove (groin) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Grove has been working out at the Dodgers' spring training complex in Arizona and might soon be cleared to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. Sidelined since April 21 due to a right groin strain, the 26-year-old should be ready again for major-league action before the end of May.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Tuesday that an MRI on Miller's right elbow came back clean, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Miller felt discomfort in his throwing elbow following his last turn in Oakland's rotation Sunday against the Royals, but there is no structural damage in the joint and he is expected to try a side session Friday. He seems likely to miss his next start, or at least have it delayed, but the current belief is the talented 24-year-old will be able to avoid the injured list. He's delivered an impressive 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through his first 21.1 major-league innings.