Kevin Kiermaier Remains Out Against Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (neck) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kiermaier hasn't played since he injured his neck on Sunday. The Rays are hopeful Kiermaier can play this weekend, but that depends on his progress. Avisail Garcia will bat leadoff and play center field versus […]

Jorge Polanco Gets Day Off on Thursday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. Polanco is getting a routine day off here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Ehire Adrianza will bat eighth and play shortstop against lefty Patrick Corbin. Adrianza hasn't been able to do […]

Miguel Sano Remains Out of the Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (back) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. Sano hasn't played since September 7 due to a sore back. The Twins are viewing this as a minor issue, but it's unclear when Sano is going to suit up again. Willians Astudillo will bat […]

Justin Turner Remains Out on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Turner has been sidelined since Saturday due to a minor ankle injury. Manager Dave Roberts believes that Turner could be able to return for the weekend series against the Mets. Matt Beaty will cover […]

Christian Vazquez Gets Day Off Thursday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Vazquez will get a routine day off here to rest, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Juan Centeno will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth versus righty […]

Justin Smoak Gets the Day Off Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The Jays are having Smoak and Rowdy Tellez basically split time at this point in the season. Tellez will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus lefty Bobby Poyner. Tellez has […]

Michael Conforto Sits Out Against Lefty

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Conforto will get a rest day here against the left-handed starter. Juan Lagares will draw the start in center field and bat eighth versus lefty Robbie Ray. Lagares has three hits in nine at-bats this […]

Kevin Kiermaier, Avisail Garcia Out Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Kevin Kiermaier (neck) and Avisail Garcia (glute) are out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kiermaier hasn't played since Sunday due to neck spasms. Garcia is sidelined due to a glute strain that he suffered on Tuesday. Kean Wong will bat seventh and play right field […]

Mike Moustakas Returns to the Lineup Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This is the first time that Moustakas has been in the lineup in over a week. He'll bat third and play third base versus righty Pablo Lopez. DFS players may want to wait and see […]

Hunter Dozier Will Rest on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This appears to be a rare off day for Dozier, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Cheslor Cuthbert will bat seventh and play third base versus righty Reynaldo Lopez. […]

Starling Marte Remains Sidelined on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Marte sprained his wrist on Sunday and hasn't been in the starting lineup since then. He's come off the bench a few times, but hasn't been able to draw any starts in the outfield. Kevin […]

Ramon Laureano Returns to the Lineup on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Laureano suffered some cramping on Saturday and sat out the last few games. However, it appears to be a minor issue and he'll suit up for this one. Laureano will bat seventh and play right field […]

Eric Sogard is Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Sogard hasn't been in the lineup since he took a foul ball to the leg on Friday. It sounds like a minor issue, so hopefully he can get back in the lineup within the […]

Mike Trout is Out Once Again

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Trout continues to recover from a cryoablation procedure he had done because of his minor foot injury. The Angels are hopeful that they can get Trout back by this weekend. Brian Goodwin will bat leadoff […]

Logan Forsythe is Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Logan Forsythe (ribs) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Forsythe was a late scratch from Tuesday's game due to intercostal muscle tightness. It's unclear how long Forsythe is going to be sidelined at the moment. Nick Solak will draw the start at third base […]

Yuli Gurriel Remains Sidelined on Wednesday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Gurriel is dealing with hamstring soreness and hasn't played in a game since being removed during Friday's contest. Aledmys Diaz will draw the start at first base and bat sixth versus lefty Brett Anderson. Diaz […]

Nick Senzel Remains Sidelined Against Mariners

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Senzel has not been in the starting lineup since September 7 due to a shoulder issue. Phillip Ervin will bat sixth and play center field versus lefty Marco Gonzales. Ervin has been in a bit of […]

Justin Upton is Absent on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran outfielder. Taylor Ward will draw the start in left field and bat sixth versus righty Adam Plutko. Ward has two hits in the last […]

Justin Dunn Will Debut on Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn will make his major league debut against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Dunn was acquired by Seattle in the deal that sent Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the Mets. He's not expected to work a full starters workload, so he'll likely only pitch a few innings. Dunn won't […]

Johnny Cueto Making Season Debut Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) will make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Cueto missed 13 months of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He pitched very well during his six minor league rehab appearances. Cueto does have some decent upside as a streaming option against the Pirates on […]

Kris Bryant Returns to the Lineup Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Bryant missed the last two games due to a lingering knee issue. He will play third base and bat fifth versus righty Ronald Bolanos on Tuesday. Bryant is always a threat to do damage […]

J.D. Davis Sits Out Against Diamondbacks

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He played on Monday, but this appears to be a routine rest day for him. Jeff McNeil will bat leadoff and cover left field versus righty Zac Gallen. McNeil has been hot lately, so […]

Xander Bogaerts is Resting on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It sounds like Bogaerts is getting a routine day off here to rest. Chris Owing will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty T.J. Zeuch. Owings has one hit in his last 17 at-bats, […]

Eric Sogard Misses Third Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Sogard will miss his third game in a row after fouling a ball off his leg on Friday. The Rays were hopeful he'd be able to play on Monday, but it appears he needs […]

Max Kepler is Out of the Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He left Sunday's game due to soreness in his shoulder. Luckily, the MRI came back negative, so he's considered day-to-day at the moment. Luis Arraez will bat leadoff and cover left field versus righty Anibal Sanchez. […]

Kurt Suzuki Sits Out on Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (elbow) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Suzuki exited early on Saturday due to a right elbow injury and hasn't played since then. The MRI revealed only inflammation, so he's considered day-to-day. Yan Gomes will draw the start behind the plate and bat […]

Aaron Judge Gets A Breather

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Judge will get a routine rest day here, but should be back in the lineup on Wednesday. Tyler Wade will cover right field and bat ninth versus righty Edwin Jackson. Wade doesn't have much upside […]

D.J. LeMahieu is Out on Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees have a huge lead for homefield advantage in the playoffs, so resting their starters isn't a bad idea. Gleyber Torres will bat leadoff and slide over to second base versus righty Edwin […]

Mike Moustakas Still Remains Sidelined

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Moustakas hasn't been in the lineup since September 2 due to a lingering hand issue. He's played defense a few times, but is having issues gripping the bat. It's unclear when Moustakas will be able […]

Ramon Laureano is Out Again on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Laureano missed five weeks of action due to a stress fracture in his shin. The Athletics are easing him back into action and he'll sit again on Tuesday after feeling discomfort over the weekend. Mark Canha […]