Angels fans, breathe easy. Superstar Mike Trout is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves after a scary incident on Sunday. Trout was forced to miss a game after being struck on the hand by a 94 mph fastball, but subsequent X-rays came back negative, revealing no structural damage.

"I dodged a bullet," Trout said of the play, which saw his hand swell so severely that his batting glove had to be cut off for examination. While some swelling remains, Trout reported no sharp pain after taking dry swings and is cleared to return, a massive relief for an Angels team that relies heavily on its three-time MVP.

In other injury news, Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez is making steady progress in his recovery from a dead arm. The promising young starter has extended his throwing to 150 feet and has begun mixing in changeups, building confidence with each session. Rodriguez indicated he could be back on a mound within the next week, a positive sign for the Orioles' rotation.

Meanwhile, Texas Rangers reliever Kirby Yates took a significant step forward Tuesday, facing live hitters for the first time since spring training knee inflammation sidelined him. Yates threw 26 pitches and reported feeling good, though he noted his legs weren't at full strength yet. The next phase for the veteran right-hander will be a rehab assignment, pending discussions with the coaching and training staff on Wednesday.