Edwin Encarnacion Could Return Next Week

New York Yankees first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) could return to the active roster next week, according to manager Aaron Boone. He's been sidelined for about a month due to a fractured wrist. Encarnacion is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday and return in the middle of next week. He has 30 home […]

Khris Davis Remains Out on Saturday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (personal) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. He went on the paternity leave list on Wednesday and hasn't returned yet. Jurickson Profar will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh versus righty Domingo German. Profar is hitting .409 this week, […]

A.J. Pollock is Resting on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This appears to be a routine day off for Pollock, so no injury concern to worry about. Cody Bellinger will slide over to center field and cleanup versus righty Zac Gallen. Bellinger is a great […]

Mike Trout Returns to the Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Trout missed Wednesday's game due to a sore foot, but it seems to be a minor issue. He'll bat second and play center field versus righty Nathan Eovaldi. He'll be a great fantasy option […]

Bradley Zimmer Activated on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. The team has optioned him to Triple-A Columbus to continue to workout and prepare to join the big league roster. Zimmer should be able to join the Indians roster by early September, but it depends on his health. He […]

Lane Thomas Likely Done for the Season

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive August 28. Thomas was hit on the wrist during Tuesday's game and tests showed a right wrist fracture. He'll reportedly be in a cast for three to six weeks, so his rookie season is basically over. Tyler O'Neill returned […]

Matt Chapman Returns to the Lineup

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (head) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Chapman left early during Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. He didn't start on Thursday, but did come into the game to play defense. He'll bat second and play […]

Kevin Kiermaier Continues to Be Sidelined

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (ribs) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Kiermaier crashed into a wall on Sunday and hasn't been able to suit up since then. He is expected to return to the starting lineup for Saturday, but we'll see if that happens. Avisail Garcia […]

Adam Eaton is Out of the Lineup Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Eaton left early during Wednesday's game after getting hit in the knee. It sounds like Eaton wanted to play on Friday, but manager Dave Martinez decided to be cautious. Gerardo Parra will bat second and play […]

Max Kepler is Back in the Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He missed a few games due to a sore right knee, but feels good enough to play on Friday. Kepler will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Edwin Jackson. Kepler has been in a […]

Miguel Sano Returns to the Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (forearm) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Sano left early during Wednesday's game after getting hit in the forearm by a pitch. He sat out of Thursday's game, but appears be ready to suit up for this contest. Sano will bat fifth […]

Robinson Cano Could Return This Season

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hamstring) could actually return this season after tearing his hamstring in August. Cano will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Short-Season Brooklyn. He suffered a torn left hamstring on August 5, but is making amazing progress. Cano might actually be able to return to the Mets roster […]

Keston Hiura Tweaks Hamstring on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura (hamstring) was removed from Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Hiura tweaked his hamstring while attempting to run out a ground ball in the fifth inning. The Brewers are likely going to do some testing after the game to determine how long Hiura will be sidelined. Fantasy owners will […]

Blake Snell Throws Bullpen Session Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. Snell felt fine afterwards and the team won't have him go on a rehab assignment. He had arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow in July. The Rays expect Snell to be able to rejoin their starting rotation by the second […]

Ketel Marte is Out on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte suffered a hamstring cramp on Tuesday, but was able to return to action on Thursday. He reportedly is feeling something in his hamstring again, so he'll sit out on Friday. Jarrod Dyson will bat […]

Ramon Laureano Out Likely Another Week

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Lauerano (shin) isn't expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list for at least another week. Lauerano suffered a stress fracture in his right shin, but has been doing well in his rehab process. The rosters expand on Sunday, but the Athletics are reportedly going to wait until around the […]

Ryan Zimmerman Will Return on Sunday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) is expected to return off the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Zimmerman just finished a rehab assignment, so he's ready to return to the active roster. However, the Nats are likely going to have Zimmerman stay down in High-A until the rosters expand. There probably won't be a […]

Charlie Blackmon Sits Out on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine day off for Blackmon, so he should be back in there on Saturday. Sam Hilliard will cover right field and bat sixth versus righty Dario Agrazal. Hilliard doesn't have enough […]

Hunter Strickland Will Return on Friday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (personal) will be activated off the paternity leave list on Friday. Strickland hasn't been with the team since Tuesday due to the birth of his child. He's posting a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings with the Nationals this season. The Nats are banged up in the bullpen, so Strickland […]

Carlos Correa is Still Unable to Swing

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is still unable to a swing a bat since he was sidelined on August 20. Correa is dealing with lower back discomfort, but has made some progress lately. Unfortunately, the minor league season ends soon, so Correa won't go able to go on a rehab assignment. The Astros are […]

Josh Rojas Sits Out on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Josh Rojas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rojas has been in an awful slump lately, so it's not surprising to see him getting the night off. Tim Locastro will bat second and play left field versus lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu. Locastro has been […]

Stephen Strasburg Will Start on Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will have his scheduled start on Sunday moved up to Saturday versus the Miami Marlins. The Nats have an off day, so they have shake up their rotation to set up for their big series against the Braves next week. Anibal Sanchez will pitch on Friday, while Strasburg is […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Rizzo has been out of the lineup since Sunday due to back stiffness. Manager Joe Maddon doesn't expect Rizzo to be ready for Friday's game, so it's unclear when he'll get back in there. […]

Max Muncy Sits Out on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Max Muncy (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Muncy was hit on the wrist during Wednesday's game, so he'll take the night off here. Kike Hernandez will cover second base and bat eighth versus righty Merrill Kelly. Hernandez is a solid fantasy […]

Kyle Schwarber is Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. This appears to be a routine day off for him, so fantasy owners don't have to worry about an injury. Tony Kemp will move to left field and bat seventh versus righty Jacob deGrom. Kemp […]

Kevin Kiermaier Hopeful to Return Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (ribs) is hopeful that he'll be able to return to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Kiermaier crashed into the wall on Sunday and hasn't played since then. Manager Kevin Cash believes there is a good chance Kiermaier can get out there on Thursday. He […]

David Price Will Start on Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) is scheduled to draw the start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Price missed around a month of action due to a sore wrist. The Red Sox are using a bullpen game on Saturday, so Price is likely going to be expected to eat up some […]

Joc Pederson Scratched on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He's likely sitting due to the fact that a lefty pitcher is going to pitch most of the game. Kike Hernandez will draw the start in right field and bat seventh versus righty Trey […]

James McCann Gets Day Off Wednesday

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This is a routine day off for McCann, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Welington Castillo will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Jake Odorizzi. Castillo […]

Josh Reddick Sits Versus Rays

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Reddick will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Jake Marisnick will cover center field and bat ninth versus lefty Ryan Yarbrough. Marisnick has been awful with the bat, so he's not […]