Baseball News

Mets rookie Christian Scott has started a throwing program with the hope of rejoining the lineup this season after being sidelined due to a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow.

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled infielder Junior Caminero, 21, who is ranked No. 3 overall in ESPN's Top 100 prospects list, from their Triple-A affiliate on Tuesday, after he hit .276 with 13 homers and 34 RBIs in 53 games ...

The Red Sox placed left-hander Cam Booser on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left elbow inflammation and activated outfielder Jarren Duran following a two-game suspension.

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned center fielder Alek Thomas to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

George Springer got into a heated argument with the plate umpire over a replay call in Tuesday night's game and was ejected, causing his temper to boil over.

The Phillies reinstated right-hander Taijuan Walker from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday.

Justin Verlander will make his second minor league rehab start Thursday night as he eyes a return to the Houston Astros' rotation.