Nestor Cortes Likely Headed To Injured List

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (shoulder) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. The left-hander has experienced trouble with his recovery in-between starts. The Yankees have already pushed back his next scheduled start on Wednesday. The organization will have Cortes undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the […]

Aaron Judge Held Out On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is being held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-handed slugger suffered a minor toe injury during Saturday's contest. As a result, the Yankees are going to have Judge sit out this contest. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge is sore […]

Royce Lewis Removed From Sunday's Game

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis was removed early during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 23-year-old was taken out of the game after getting into a collision while covering first base. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Lewis did not sustain a concussion or any acute concerns. It sounds like Lewis is dealing with a day-to-day […]

Henry Davis Promoted To Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis has earned himself a promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis. Davis was drafted by Pittsburgh as the first overall pick during the 2019 Amateur Draft. He currently ranks as the No. 45 best prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. This season, Davis is slashing .284/.433/.547 with 10 homers and 27 RBI across 41 […]

Julio Urias Throws On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (hamstring) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. The left-hander continues to work his way back from a lingering hamstring issue. The expectation is that Urias is going to face live hitters at some point next week. After that, Urias should be ready to rejoin […]

Jose Altuve To Miss Weekend Series

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) won't be the lineup for the next two days. Manager Dusty Baker confirmed that Altuve will miss both Saturday and Sunday's contest due to an oblique issue. The 33-year-old reportedly felt something in his side during Friday's contest. It sounds like a minor issue, but the Astros might […]

Tyler Stephenson Getting Breather On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine day off for Stephenson who has been struggling at the plate recently. Stephenson is hitting .105 (2-for-19) in his last five games, so hopefully a day off will help him get […]

Ezequiel Duran Returning On Saturday

Texas Rangers utility man Ezequiel Duran (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He is making his return to the field after missing some time due to a right oblique issue. The 24-year-old is putting together a surprisingly strong start to the season. He's slashing .301/.340/.515 with seven home runs, 23 […]

Freddie Freeman Remains In The Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (neck) remains in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The left-handed slugger continues to play despite dealing with neck stiffness over the last few days. The fact Freeman continues to play means that it's likely a minor issue. The 33-year-old saw his 20-game […]

Kenley Jansen Records 12th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen was called upon to protect a three-run lead during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander immediately allowed a leadoff double to Yandy Diaz. After that, Jansen settled down and struck out the next three batters to record his 12th save of the season. The 35-year-old […]

Joey Gallo Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. This comes a day after Gallo was scratched from Friday's lineup due to hamstring tightness. He'll now head to the injured list due to what the team is calling a left hamstring strain. The 29-year-old has been dealing with […]

Mookie Betts Playing Second Base On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is normally in the outfield, but will shift into the infield for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The Dodgers are giving Miguel Vargas a rest day, so Betts will cover his spot at second base here. The 30-year-old has played sparingly at second base throughout his MLB […]

Bryan Woo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Bryan Woo, SP, Seattle Mariners ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo is being called up to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The Mariners decided to promote Woo from Double-A Arkansas after Marco Gonzales (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. Woo has been […]

Manny Machado Activated, Starting On Friday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (wrist) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. He has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a small fracture in his wrist. The 30-year-old didn't have a minor league rehab assignment, so it's possible he's a little rusty for a game or […]

Josh Naylor Returning On Friday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The lefty slugger was scratched ahead of Thursday's contest due to wrist soreness. Luckily, this appears to be a minor issue as Naylor is already back in the lineup after a one-game absence. He'll cover […]

Bryan Woo Called Up, Starting Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo is being called up to make his MLB debut on Saturday. The Mariners decided to promote the top prospect after Marco Gonzales (forearm) went down due to injury. Woo has been looking fantastic with Double-A Arkansas this season. He holds a 2.05 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 59/12 K/BB ratio […]

Chris Sale Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) was removed early during Thursday's start versus the Cincinnati Reds. The left-hander was taken out in the fourth inning due to left shoulder soreness. He underwent an MRI on Friday which revealed left shoulder inflammation, so the Red Sox will shut down Sale for a few weeks. […]

Byron Buxton Could Miss Several Days

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) was removed early during Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He was pulled from the contest due to rib soreness after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. Buxton underwent further testing to determine that he didn't suffer any broken ribs. However, he's likely to miss several days […]

Von Miller Believes He'll Be Ready For Season Opener

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (knee) feels that he'll be ready to play by the season opener. The veteran linebacker is recovering from an ACL tear that he suffered on Thanksgiving of last year. Despite the long road to recovery involving an ACL tear, Miller believes he'll be ready for the beginning of next season. […]

Yannick Ngakoue Wants To Play For Contender

Free-agent defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is still searching for a new home, but has made it clear he's not going to play for a sub-par team. Ngakoue said that he wants stability and a legitimate chance to pursue a title. That's fair to say considering Ngakoue has bounced around a bit since being drafted in […]

Hayden Hurst To Resume Running Routes

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (hernia) will resume running routes on Friday. The 29-year-old is coming off sports-hernia surgery this offseason. Although, he does have plenty of time to get back up to full speed before training camp begins. Hurst will look to build upon his surprisingly solid season with the Cincinnati Bengals last […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Dealing With Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (hip) is being held out of practice, according to head coach Shane Steichen. It sounds like the 25-year-old is dealing with a minor hip issue. The Colts are obvious going to be cautious this early into camp. Although, this sounds like a minor issue that should be gone […]

Breshad Perriman Visits With Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are hosting free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman for a visit on Friday. The organization is having discussing about signing the 29-year-old wideout. Perriman has spent the two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he hasn't played a very big role on the team due to injuries. In fact, Perriman has totaled […]

Greg Dulcich Could Have Expanded Role

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich could have an expanded role in the offense this upcoming season. His rookie campaign didn't go according to plan as Dulcich was only able to play in 10 games due to injury. He finished with 33 receptions, 411 yards, and two touchdowns in that span. Despite that, the Broncos […]

Joey Votto To Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment in Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. The veteran slugger has been sidelined all season while he works his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. He played in 10 rehab games in April, but was shut down due to an injury […]

Corey Kluber Activated From Paternity List

Boston Red Sox pitcher Corey Kluber has been activated from the paternity leave list on Friday. The veteran right-hander has been away from the team for the last couple of days. It appears he's ready for the weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but his role is unclear. The right-hander was recently demoted to […]

Ramon Laureano Absent On Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. This appears to be a routine rest day for Laureano, so fantasy managers don't need to panic. Seth Brown and JJ Bleday will cover the corner spots, while Esteury Ruiz plays center field versus right-hander Edward Cabrera […]

Elvis Andrus Officially Activated On Friday

Chicago White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The veteran infielder missed about three weeks due to an oblique strain. However, he has been activated on Friday after his recent minor league rehab assignment. The expectation is that he'll resume his normal role as the everyday […]

Luke Voit Released By Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Luke Voit has been released by the organization on Friday. He was designated for assignment earlier in the week, but will now head to free agency. The 32-year-old batted just .221/.284/.265 with zero homers and four RBI in 17 games before landing on the injured list. He has put together multiple […]

Lars Nootbaar Lands On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 30. The left-handed slugger is dealing with a lower-back contusion that he suffered during Monday's contest. Originally, the team thought it was a day-to-day issue, but they have decided to give Nootbaar some extended rest. In a […]