Carlos Correa Heads to Spring Training Complex

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) heads to the Astros' spring training complex on Tuesday. Correa is going to increase his baseball activities there. He suffered fractured ribs in May, but is hopeful to return shortly after the All-Star break. The Astros have not announced an exact timetable for his return. Fantasy owners should stay […]

Andrew Benintendi is Playing Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Benintendi has missed three of the last four games due to leg issues. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to place Benintendi on the injured list. He'll bat fifth and play left field […]

J.T. Realmuto Returns to the Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Realmuto left early during Sunday's game due to left hamstring tightness. However, it doesn't appear to be serious, so he's back in the lineup for this one. He'll bat fifth and draw the start behind the […]

Trevor Story Activated on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (thumb) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Story missed roughly two weeks due to a right thumb strain. He'll play shortstop and bat second versus righty Jose Urquidy on Tuesday. Story can be plugged right back into fantasy lineups for this one. He should be a […]

Justin Turner Sits on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Turner is getting a routine day off to rest here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Edwin Rios will cover third base and bat seventh versus righty Taylor Clarke. Rios […]

Domingo German Will Be Activated Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. He did not pitch well during his rehab outing, but the Yankees are still going to start German versus the New York Mets on Wednesday. He was pitching well before suffering a left hip flexor strain in […]

Teoscar Hernandez is Sitting on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Hernandez is dealing with a sore shoulder, so he'll get the day off to rest. It doesn't sound too serious, so he'll likely just get a few days off. Brandon Drury will cover right […]

Matt Carpenter Lands on Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Carpenter has been unable to play much this week due to a lower back strain. Carpenter has been awful with the bat, so maybe having some time off will help him in the long run. Yairo Munoz […]

A.J. Pollock Took At-Bats Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) took at-bats in a simulated game on Tuesday. This means that Pollock is likely headed towards a rehab assignment soon. He has been out since mid-April with due an infection in his elbow. Pollock is expected to return to the Dodgers roster shortly after the All-Star break. He's […]

Diego Castillo is Expected to Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, according to manager Kevin Cash. Castillo has been sidelined since June 23 due to a shoulder impingement. He wasn't great for the Rays before the injury, but should get some saves chances once he's healthy. […]

Brad Boxberger Released by Royals

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brad Boxberger has been released by the organization on Monday. He was designated for assignment by the team after going 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA and 27 strikeouts with 17 walks in 29 games. It's likely that Boxberger lands elsewhere, but he isn't a valuable fantasy target at the moment.

Dylan Bundy Gets Start Pushed Back

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy was scheduled to pitch on Tuesday, but instead will be pushed back until Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bundy is expected to make the first start after the All-Star break as well. Asher Wojciechowski is the favorite to make the start on Tuesday, but the team has not […]

Brendan McKay Makes Hitting Debut Monday

Tampa Bay Rays hitter/pitcher Brendan McKay will make his hitting debut against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. He threw six scoreless innings versus the Texas Rangers on Saturday. McKay wasn't too impressive with the bat in the minors, but we'll see what he can do in the MLB. He'll bat eighth and serve as the […]

Thomas Eshelman Draws the Start Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Thomas Eshelman will make his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The right-hander has a 4.46 ERA with 60 strikeouts and 17 walks in 74 2/3 innings this season in the minors. It's unclear whether the Orioles are making a fill-in start here or if Eshelman is […]

Yasiel Puig Sits Out on Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Puig will get a rare day off here to rest, but he hasn't been that reliable with the bat this season anyway. Jesse Winker will bat leadoff and cover right field versus righty Adrian Houser. Winker […]

Orlando Arcia Takes a Breather

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Arcia will get the day off to rest, but should be back in there next game. Tyler Saladino will cover shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Tyler Mahle. Saladino is 0-for-9 to start the season, so […]

Ryan Braun is Out on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This is a normal rest day for Braun, so he should be back in there next game. Ben Gamel will cover left field and bat seventh versus righty Tyler Mahle. Gamel doesn't have enough upside to […]

Willson Contreras is Sitting Against Pirates

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine day off for the slugging catcher. Victor Caratini will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Trevor Williams. Caratini has four hits in his last 19 […]

Justin Turner Sits on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This will be a routine day off for the veteran infielder. Edwin Rios will draw the start at third base and bat sixth versus righty Chi Chi Gonzalez. Rios doesn't have enough of a […]

Kolten Wong Won't Play on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Wong will get the day off against the left-handed starter. Tommy Edman will bat leadoff and play second base versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. Edman has been solid at the top of the order, […]

Matt Carpenter Remains Out on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Carpenter has not been in the lineup since Tuesday. The Cards are facing a left-handed starter, so maybe that is why Carpenter remains out here. Yairo Munoz will get the start at third […]

Miguel Sano Won't Play on Sunday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The slugging infielder will get a routine rest day here. Marwin Gonzalez will slide over to third base and bat fifth versus righty Lucas Giolito. Gonzalez has been reliable at times with the bat, […]

Yuli Gurriel is Resting Against Mariners

Houston Astros infielder Yuli Gurriel (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine day off for Gurriel, but he should be back in there next game. Alex Bregman will slide over to third base and bat third versus lefty Marco Gonzales. Bregman has […]

Ryan Zimmerman is Out of the Lineup

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The veteran infielder was activated from the injured list earlier this week, but the team is going to be cautious with him. The Nats want to get Matt Adams and Howie Kendrick in the lineup […]

Nomar Mazara Gets a Breather

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mazara will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Danny Santana will cover right field and bat second versus lefty Blake Snell. Santana has been quietly having a strong year at the […]

Scooter Gennett Sits on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Gennett recently returned from the injured list, but will get the day off against the left-handed starter. Jose Peraza will draw the start at second base and bat seventh versus lefty Jon Lester. Peraza has […]

Randal Grichuk is Out of the Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Grichuk has popped 15 home runs this season, but hasn't done much with the bat besides that. Brandon Drury will cover right field and bat eighth versus righty Brad Keller. Drury doesn't have enough […]

Billy Hamilton is Out on Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hamilton will get a routine day off here, but should be back next game. Whit Merrifield will bat leadoff and cover center field versus righty Aaron Sanchez. Merrifield is a strong fantasy option for […]

Lewis Thorpe to Start on Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lewis Thorpe will make his major league debut against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Kyle Gibson was expected to start, but he pitched during Thursday's game that went 18 innings. Thorpe has a 5.71 ERA in Triple-A this season, so he'll get a chance to show he's better than his […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Resting Against Royals

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This is just a normal rest day for the young slugger. Justin Smoak will serve as the designated hitter and bat second versus righty Brad Keller. Smoak has not hit well this […]