Zach Eflin Exits Start on Tuesday Due to Elbow Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (elbow) exited early from his start on Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers due to right elbow discomfort, per Roch Kubatko of MASN. Before getting hurt, the veteran right-hander pitched 3 2/3 innings and recorded seven strikeouts while allowing four hits, two walks, and one earned run. While the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Playing in Sim Games

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is playing in simulated games, but manager Torey Lovullo said he won't return until late April, at the earliest, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Gurriel is on the 10-day injured list and is still working his way back from surgery to fix a torn ACL in […]

Corbin Burnes Throws 20-Pitch Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Burnes is slowly mixing in all of his pitches in two bullpens per week as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The four-time All-Star only made 11 starts in his first […]

Merrill Kelly Throws Bullpen, to Make Rehab Start on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (back), who opened the year on the 15-day injured list with left intercostal nerve irritation, threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and will make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Reno on Friday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The 37-year-old veteran might end up only missing a couple of turns […]

Kevin McGonigle Hitting Second, Kerry Carpenter Dropped to Fifth

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle is starting at shortstop and will bat out of the two-hole on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, while designated hitter Kerry Carpenter is being dropped to the fifth spot in the batting order, according to MLB.com. Third baseman Colt Keith will be the club's leadoff […]

Seiya Suzuki to Begin a Rehab Assignment Soon

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Tuesday that outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) will go on a minor-league rehab assignment when the team is on the road, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. The exact timing of the rehab assignment and the location are still to be determined. The Cubs start their six-game […]

Jeremy Pena Back in Tuesday's Lineup

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is back at the 6 and is leading off for the Astros on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello, according to MLB.com. Pena will be playing in his third game of the young season on Tuesday as the Astros ease him in following a fractured […]

Christian Yelich Playing the Outfield Against Rays

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich will make the start in left field and will bat cleanup for the Brewers on Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan, according to MLB.com. Catcher Gary Sanchez will DH and bat fifth. Yelich, the team's primary DH, will play the field for the first […]

Munetaka Murakami Batting Second Again on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is making the start at first base and will bat second again on Tuesday for a matchup against the hosting Miami Marlins and right-hander Janson Junk, according to MLB.com. In his first year in the U.S., Murakami is off to a strong start for the Pale Hose, going 4-for-14 […]

Addison Barger on the Bench Again on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger is on the bench again for Tuesday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies at the Rogers Centre, according to MLB.com. Barger will begin on the bench for the second time in the team's five games to begin the 2026 season, and he's currently hitless in his first 15 plate […]

Willy Adames Back in Leadoff Spot at Petco Park on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames is back in the leadoff spot for the Gigantes for Tuesday night's game at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres and right-hander German Marquez, according to MLB.com. Adames went 1-for-4 out of the leadoff spot in Monday night's win over the Friars, the Giants' first win of the […]

Aidan Miller Still Not Swinging a Bat

Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller (back) has yet to swing a bat as he recovers from a lingering back injury, although manager Rob Thomson said on Tuesday that Miller's activities have increased, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Miller, who is considered the No. 9 overall shortstop prospect, started the 2026 season on the […]

Jarren Duran Resting on Tuesday in Houston

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran will get a breather in the early going on Tuesday for a matchup at Daikin Park against the Houston Astros, according to MLB.com. With Duran starting on the bench, Masataka Yoshida draws into the lineup as Boston's designated hitter and will bat third against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. Duran […]

Kyle Schwarber Taking Ground Balls at First Base

The Philadelphia Phillies have outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber taking ground balls at first base on Tuesday before their game against the division-rival Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, according to Jeff Kerr of ESPN. Schwarber has only played first base in nine games at the big-league level. He's serving as the designated hitter and is […]

Jorge Polanco Taking a Seat on Tuesday Against Cardinals

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles), who is dealing with some minor Achilles soreness, is absent from the team's starting lineup on Tuesday at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. With Polanco getting a day off to rest -- he's expected to serve in the DH role until he gets […]

Jake Fraley Back in Tuesday's Lineup After Shoulder Injury

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) is starting in right field and batting cleanup for the Rays in his return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff at American Family Field, according to MLB.com. Fraley is making his return after being scratched from Sunday's series finale. He was also held […]

Nick Kurtz Dropped to Third in Lineup Against Lefty

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz hit leadoff for the team in the first four games of the 2026 season, but with Atlanta Braves left-hander Jose Suarez on the mound on Tuesday, Kurtz will drop down to third in the batting order, per MLB.com. The power-hitting left-hander looked amazing in his MLB debut with the A's […]

Cody Ponce Diagnosed With ACL Sprain, to Miss "Significant Time"

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce (knee) has been diagnosed with a right ACL sprain after having to be carted off the field in his 2026 season debut on Monday night against the Colorado Rockies, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. More doctors will review Ponce's MRI results to see if there's a full tear […]

Odds of Gunnar Henderson Signing Long-Term Extension are "Extremely Low"

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said on Foul Territory on Tuesday that the odds of shortstop Gunnar Henderson signing a long-term contract extension with the Baltimore Orioles are likely "extremely low." Henderson is represented by super-agent Scott Boras, which means he's unlikely to agree to an under-market deal for the sake of long-term stability. As Rosenthal […]

Jeferson Quero Sent Back to Triple-A

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday that they optioned catching prospect Jeferson Quero back to Triple-A Nashville and selected the contract of outfielder Luis Matos to the active roster in a corresponding move. The Brewers acquired Matos, a former top prospect, from the Giants in a minor trade on Monday. Milwaukee temporarily called up their […]

Andrew Vaughn Undergoes Hand Surgery, Expected to be Out Until Mid-May

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (hand) had surgery on Monday for the fractured hamate bone in his left hand and will begin post-operation rehab on Tuesday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Vaughn is expected to return in the middle of May, barring a setback. The Brewers placed Vaughn on the 10-day injured list […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (March 30 - April 5)

We hope enjoyed the first few days of MLB action, and that you're all warmed up, because there's no time to waste as we look toward our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, March 30 through Sunday, April 5. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, […]

Ivan Herrera Catching, Batting in Two-Hole on Tuesday for Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera is behind the dish to catch right-hander Andre Pallante for Tuesday's matchup against the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Kodai Senga, according to MLB.com. Herrera is off to a cold start offensively, going 2-for-17 (.118) with a double, two RBI, and one strikeout in four games played, but […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 1 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 1 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Each week, we will go through the players that fantasy managers should be discussing in trade talks. Even though we are just a few days into the new […]

Max Clark Showing Patience, Speed in First Taste of Triple-A

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark is getting his first taste of Triple-A this year, and although he's just 2-for-10 (.200) to begin the season, the Tigers' second-ranked prospect has walked four times compared to just one strikeout, and has stolen one base in each of his first three games played for Toledo thus far. […]

Carlos Lagrange Sharp in Triple-A Debut, Emerging as Sneaky Stash Candidate

New York Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange made his season debut at Triple-A on Sunday, allowing one earned run on four hits and no walks while striking out three in four innings of work. The Yankees' top pitching prospect began 2025 at High-A and moved up to Double-A after just eight starts, where his ERA […]

Ryan Sloan Beginning Campaign with Double-A Arkansas

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Ryan Sloan will begin the year at Double-A Arkansas. The Mariners' third-ranked prospect spent most of 2025 at Single-A, where he pitched to a 3.44 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 21.8 percent K-BB%, which earned him three starts at High-A late in the season before an eye procedure ended his campaign […]

James Tibbs III Emerging as High-End Bat in Dodgers System

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III is off to a great start to the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Oklahoma City, going 8-for-13 (.615) with six of his eight hits going for extra bases (three doubles, one triple, two home runs). The Dodgers' 11th-ranked prospect looked good in the Cactus League as well, hitting […]

Quinn Priester to Throw a Bullpen on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist) is scheduled to throw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday before heading to Arizona during the team's road trip to keep building up his arm, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Priester is still looking at going on a minor-league rehab assignment in early April, barring a setback. […]

Kade Anderson Starting Season at Double-A

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson will begin the 2026 campaign at Double-A Arkansas. Seattle's selection at third overall in last year's Draft did not pitch in regular-season games last year, but did get an invite to big league camp this spring, striking out nine batters in seven innings pitched. If all goes well, the […]