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 […]

Jason Vargas Will Pitch Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas will have his scheduled start moved from Sunday to Saturday against the New York Mets. Aaron Nola will start on Friday, while Zach Eflin gets the finale on Sunday. This is a big series for the Phillies against the Mets, so they want to get the right matchups from […]

Jorge Lopez Will Start Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jorge Lopez will make the start against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Right-hander Brad Keller has been shut down for the season, so Lopez is expected to take his spot in the rotation. Lopez has been awful this season, especially as a starting pitcher. He's not even a reliable streaming […]

Mike Trout is Out on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The superstar outfielder is not being bothered by any injury, so it's just a routine day off here. Brian Goodwin will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Emmanuel Clase. Goodwin has been on […]

Mike Moustakas Expected to Return This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is expected to return for the weekend series against the Chicago Cubs, according to manager Craig Counsell. Moustakas has been out of the lineup since injuring his hand on a grounder on Monday. Cory Spangenberg will continue to see time at third base until Moustakas is ready to […]

Nick Margevicius Recalled on Wednesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Margevicius has been recalled on Wednesday to likely pitch out of the bullpen versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reliever Trey Wingenter will be the opener, but Margevicius is expected to pitch a bulk of the innings out of the bullpen. Margevicius hasn't been reliable this season, so there is no […]

Luis Severino To Make Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Trenton. Severino pitched well during his two inning simulated game on Tuesday. Severino has been out all season due to shoulder and lat injuries. Hopefully, he'll be back in the middle of September to help the […]

Hunter Pence Officially Placed on Injured List

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (back) has been officially placed on the injured list, retroactive to Aug. 24. Pence suffered the injury last week and wasn't making enough progress, so the team decided to give him some extra rest. It's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined, but hopefully it's not longer than 10 […]

Ryan Braun is Out for Tuesday's Contest

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Braun has been seeing plenty of rest lately with the Brewers having a bit of a logjam in the outfield. Trent Grisham will bat leadoff and cover left field versus righty Mike Mikolas. Grisham has […]

Mike Moustakas Sits Out Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Moustakas was forced to leave during Monday's game after a ball hit him in the wrist. The X-rays came back negative, but it's still sore, so he's going to sit out on Tuesday. Cory […]

Starlin Castro Gets Day Off on Tuesday

Miami Marlins infielder Starlin Castro (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran infielder will get a rare off day here to rest. Neil Walker will cover third base and bat cleanup versus righty Luis Castillo. Walker has decent upside with the bat, but won't have much […]

Tyler Glasnow Will Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Friday with High-A Charlotte. Glasnow went through a live batting practice session on Tuesday without any issues. He's been sidelined since May 11 due to a flexor strain in his right forearm. The Rays expect Glasnow to return to […]

Juan Lagares Sits Out on Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This appears to be a routine day off or a matchup move, so Lagares won't start in this one. Michael Conforto will draw the start in center field and bat cleanup versus righty Yu Darvish. […]

Byron Buxton Suffers Setback

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) was getting close to a rehab assignment but began feeling discomfort in his shoulder. He took batting practice on Sunday and Monday, but afterwards the shoulder discomfort returned. Buxton was expected to return on Sept. 1, but it's unclear when he'll be ready now. Fantasy owners have little reason […]

David Price Expected to Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) is expected to rejoin the starting rotation this weekend. He threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and said that he felt ready to pitch. He told reporters that he's ready to return, but doesn't feel comfortable hitting in Colorado. Price is expected to pitch at some point […]

Mike Yastrzemski is Back in the Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Yastrzemski has hit by a pitch in the hand on Sunday, but appears to be fine. He didn't start on Monday, but came off the bench to bat. He'll bat leadoff and play right field […]

Kevin Kiermaier Remains Out Of Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (ribs) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Kiermaier ran into the wall on Sunday, so that could be why he's feeling discomfort. It sounds like a day-to-day injury, so Kiermaier shouldn't be out of the lineup for too long. Avisail Garcia will […]

Scooter Gennett Released by Giants

San Francisco Giants second baseman Scooter Gennett has been released by the organization on Tuesday. Gennett is hitting .226/.245/.323 this season and hasn't shown much promise with the bat. He was sidelined by injuries to begin the season and then just never seemed right once he came back. Mauricio Dubon has been recalled and is […]

Patrick Mahomes Hasn't Missed A Beat

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to play well in the preseason. Mahomes has completed 14-of-19 passing attempts for 203 yards and a touchdown through three preseason games. He was an elite fantasy option last year, so it seemed unlikely that he could be that good again. However, Mahomes might actually be super human […]

Joc Pederson is Out on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Pederson will get a regular day off here against the left-handed starter. Kike Hernandez will draw the start in right field and bat eighth versus lefty Eric Lauer. Hernandez is a decent cheap DFS […]

Orlando Arcia Gets Day Off Monday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to be a routine day off for Arcia, so he should be back in there next game. Cory Spangenberg will draw the start at shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Adam Wainwright. Spangenberg […]

Rougned Odor Could Be Benched Soon

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been awful with the bat and could be on his last chance with the team. Odor is hitting .197 with 21 home runs and 67 RBI this season with the Rangers. The team has tried to help Odor make adjustments, but nothing seems to help. Danny Santana and […]

Miguel Cabrera is Sitting Out on Sunday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The veteran slugger will get a routine rest day as he might see a lot of that down the stretch. Ronny Rodriguez will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus lefty Martin Perez. […]

George Springer is Out on Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Springer will get a rare rest day here, so no injury or anything to worry about. Jake Marisnick will draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus righty Jaime Barria. Marisnick doesn't have […]