Michael Lorenzen Likely To Pitch Out Of The Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will be used out of the bullpen once he returns from the 60-day injured list, according to Reds manager David Bell. He has been sidelined all season long while recovering from a shoulder strain. Before that, Lorenzen was battling for a rotation spot during spring training. It sounds like […]

Andrew Miller Activated On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (toe) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The veteran lefty reliever has been sidelined for over a month due to a recurring blister on his right big toe. Miller was struggling before landing on the injured list, but has a solid track record. Fantasy […]

Andrelton Simmons Out Again

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Manager Rocco Baldelli mentioned that Simmons is currently dealing with some ankle soreness. Jorge Polanco will draw the start at shortstop on Thursday with Simmons out at least one more game. Simmons has been fairly […]

Evan Longoria Remains Out Versus Cubs

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (side) will not be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran infielder suffered a mild intercostal strain on Monday. Since then, Longo has not been back on the field, but it sounds like he's being considered day-to-day. Wilmer Flores will cover third […]

Tommy Pham Won't Play Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (face) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. On Wednesday, Pham and Ha-Seong Kim collided while attempting to track a flyball. Pham received stitches in his chin and is likely going to be day-to-day. It wouldn't be shocking to see Pham get […]

Caleb Thielbar Placed On Injured List

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The veteran relief pitcher suffered a groin strain while pitching on Wednesday. It sounds like he'll likely be sidelined for a few weeks. The Twins have recalled right-hander Shaun Anderson to take his spot on the active roster. Anderson pitched […]

Jorge Soler Returning To The Lineup Versus Twins

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He will slide back into right field after missing a few games due to groin discomfort. The veteran outfielder has struggled this season, Soler is slashing .178/.257/.314 with four home runs and 24 RBI. Obviously, […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Activated, Starting Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Thursday. He missed exactly 60 days due to a wrist injury, but is finally back in the lineup. Hayes will bat second and start at third base versus right-hander Elieser Hernandez on Thursday. The young stud infielder is hitting […]

Miguel Cabrera Returns To The Lineup Thursday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (groin) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He left during Tuesday's game due to groin tightness, but it sounds like he's ready to play again. He'll bat third against right-hander Lance Lynn on Thursday. Cabrera has been horrendous at the plate and […]

Andrew Vaughn Lands On COVID List

Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It sounds like Vaughn is asymptomatic, but there is no timetable for his return. He can get back into the lineup whenever he's cleared to play. In the meantime, Gavin Sheets has been recalled from the minors to take his […]

Keston Hiura Out Of The Lineup Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is not shocking considering Hiura has one hit since returning to the MLB roster on May 24. He has been horrendous at the plate and is a drop candidate in most fantasy formats. Daniel Vogelbach […]

Adam Haseley Joining Triple-A Roster

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (personal) is set to join Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. He was placed on the restricted list back in mid-April due to personal reasons. Haseley reported to the Phillies' spring training complex for workouts a few weeks ago. It wouldn't be shocking to see Haseley back on the Phillies active […]

Kyle Schwarber Exits Early On Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (knee) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Dave Martinez noted that Schwarber left after his knee locked up on him after his diving attempt to catch a foul ball. The slugging lefty outfielder was able to walk off the field under his own […]

Nationals Recall Kyle McGowin On Wednesday

Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle McGowin has been recalled from the minors on Wednesday. He has already been sent down to the minors five times this season, but will get another chance in Washington. Sadly. Stephen Strasburg (neck) landed on the injured list on Wednesday. McGowin has been decent during his short time in the MLB […]

Jeremy Beasley Recalled By Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jeremy Beasley has been recalled by the organization on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has been bouncing back and forth from the minors and majors all season long. He has not pitched well during his small sample size with the Jays this season. However, Beasley could be asked to take on a […]

Michael Feliz Returns To Reds Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Feliz (undisclosed) has been activated from the injured list. The organization did not give a reason for Feliz being placed on the IL earlier this week. They likely did this because it was COVID symptoms, but it sounds like Feliz is ready to return to the bullpen. Cionel Perez will […]

Robert Dugger Recalled By Mariners On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robert Dugger has been recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday. He was optioned to the minors earlier this week, but the Mariners need him back on their roster. Sadly, Justin Dunn (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The organization is hopeful that this is a minimum stay […]

Caleb Thielbar Exits Due To Injury

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar (groin) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He exited the game with the help of Twins assistant athletic trainer Matt Biancuzzo mid-way through the seventh inning. Alex Colome subbed into the game to record the final out of the inning. The organization has […]

Michael Feliz Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Feliz (undisclosed) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The organization has not revealed the injury, so who knows how long Feliz will be sidelined. He was getting crushed before getting released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cincinnati didn't get to see much of Feliz before the injury. Mike Freeman has […]

Evan Longoria Likely Out A Few Days

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (side) is likely going to be sidelined for a few games. An MRI revealed a mild intercostal strain, which means Longoria could be out until possibly the weekend. The hope is that San Francisco can rest him for a few days and avoid a trip to the 10-day […]

AJ Pollock Set To Play One More Rehab Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is scheduled to play one more rehab game on Tuesday. It sounds like the veteran outfielder could be back on the roster following that game. He has been sidelined since mid-May due to a lingering hamstring issue. Pollock was hitting fairly well before landing on the injured list. […]

Jimmy Nelson Could Be Activated Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (forearm) could be activated off the injured list as early as Friday. The 31-year-old righty has been sidelined since the middle of May due to inflammation in his forearm. Nelson was able to face live hitters on Tuesday without any issues. He is scheduled to travel with the […]

Zac Gallen Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) threw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He was able to work through his entire arsenal and apparently felt strong. It sounds like Gallen will have another bullpen session on Friday. After that, he'll likely move on to facing live hitters, but he is still a few […]

Blake Treinen Available On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran reliever was not available to pitch on Monday because his body didn't feel right during warmups. However, it sounds like he'll be back in the bullpen for Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old has […]

Lance Lynn Has Start Moved To Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn was surprisingly pulled out with a low pitch count on Saturday. Manager Tony La Russa confirmed that Lynn will take the mound on Wednesday, so at least he wasn't pulled due to injury concerns. Lynn went five innings and only threw 82 pitches before exiting during Saturday's contest […]

Jimmy Lambert Will Start On Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jimmy Lambert has been recalled to pitch in one of Monday's doubleheader contests. The 26-year-old made two appearances out of the White Sox bullpen in 2020. He has not looked sharp during his time in Triple-A Charlotte this season, but the White Sox are hopeful for a bounce back outing. […]

Dellin Betances Considered Week-To-Week

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) is currently considered week-to-week, according to manager Luis Rojas. The Mets manager noted that Betances has been able to throw a few side sessions. However, the organization does not have a timetable for Betances and are uncertain when he'll be able to go on a rehab assignment. […]

Trevor Williams Scratched From Monday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday due to an emergency appendectomy. It's uncertain if this will be the only start Williams will miss or if he'll land on the injured list. This season, Williams owns a 5.36 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 49/20 K/BB ratio across 43 […]

Jose Quintana Likely Headed To Injured List

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Quintana (shoulder) is likely headed for a trip to the injured list. Manager Joe Maddon mentioned after the game that Quintana was dealing with shoulder discomfort during his outing on Sunday. The veteran lefty was only able to get through three innings of work. The organization is going to […]

Ildemaro Vargas Gets Cut By Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been designated for assignment on Sunday. The 29-year-old infielder was claimed off waivers on May 17 after a short stint with the Chicago Cubs. Vargas is 3-for-34 this season and recorded only one hit during his time in Pittsburgh. Chase De Jong has been recalled to take his spot […]