Gleyber Torres is Sitting Out on Wednesday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (chest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Torres was removed from Tuesday's game due to core pain, but the tests came back negative. Torres is not expected to be placed on the injured list. Breyvic Valera will bat ninth and play second […]

Christian Yelich Won't Play on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yelich is dealing with a back issue and won't be in the lineup until he feels better. This is a day-to-day issue, so he shouldn't land on the injured list. Trent Grisham will bat leadoff and […]

Lorenzo Cain is Out of Wednesday's Contest

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cain was removed from Tuesday's game after fouling a ball off his knee. The Brewers are going to stay cautious here and give him another day off. Ben Gamel will draw the start in center field […]

Pedro Strop Activated from Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (neck) has been activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Strop is back in the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics after missing 10 days due to neck tightness. Craig Kimbrel (knee) and Brandon Kintzler (pectoral) are both sidelined, so Steve Cishek and Strop will get most […]

Brandon Kintzler Lands on Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (pectoral) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He felt discomfort in his pec while pitching against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Manager Joe Maddon doesn't believe the injury is too serious, so hopefully he'll only be sidelined for the 10 days. Kintzler has been one […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Joins Nationals

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Cabrera was released by the Texas Rangers on Saturday. He officially joins the Nationals roster on Tuesday. He's hitting .235/.318/.393 with 12 home runs this season, so nothing too great from him. He likely won't see […]

Hector Noesi Will Start on Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Hector Noesi will draw the start against the New York Mets on Tuesday. Noesi hasn't started a game in the MLB since 2015, so we'll see how this goes. He has a 3.82 ERA in 21 starts at Triple-A this season. He's not a favorable streaming option, so DFS players should […]

Jonathan Holder Will Open on Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Holder is scheduled to be the opener for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Holder made a start for the Yankees last season, but it's the first time he's doing it this year. He has a 6.28 ERA, so he's not a favorable fantasy option, even against the Orioles […]

Steven Brault Activated, Starting Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Brault missed a full month of action due to a left shoulder strain. He has a 4.15 ERA in nine starts with Pittsburgh this season. He's drawing the start versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. He can go […]

Christian Yelich is Resting on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is a rare off day for the potential MVP. Trent Grisham will cover left field and bat seventh versus lefty Steven Brault. Grisham has been off to a hot start, so he's a decent cheap […]

Joe Panik Designated for Assignment

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik has been designated for assignment by the organization on Tuesday. The team acquired Scooter Gennett from the Cincinnati Reds at the trade deadline. Panik was hitting .235/.310/.317 this season, so the team preferred using Gennett at this point in the season. His fantasy value should increase if he […]

Kole Calhoun Sits Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Calhoun has actually struggled more against right-handed pitchers this season, so he'll sit this one out. Brian Goodwin will cover right field and bat third versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. Goodwin has been great with the […]

Ender Inciarte Will Play Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (quad) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Inciarte was forced to exit the game early on Monday due to tightness in his quad. Luckily, it's not anything too serious, so Inciarte won't land on the injured list. He'll bat ninth and play center field […]

Kolby Allard Will Start on Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard will be added to the active roster and will make the start on Friday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Allard was acquired from the Braves during the trade deadline for reliever Chris Martin. Adrian Sampson will move to the bullpen to make room for Allard in the starting rotation. Allard […]

Alex Verdugo Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Verdugo was scratched from Monday's starting lineup with back issues, but lands on the shelf because of a right oblique strain. Kristopher Negron will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty Miles Mikolas. Fantasy owners should expect to be […]

Ryan Braun Gets Day Off Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The team recalled outfielder Trent Grisham, so they want to give him a chance to play. Grisham will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Yu Darvish. Grisham doesn't have great fantasy value versus Darvish, […]

Lorenzo Cain is Sitting Out Versus Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This appears to be a routine day off for Cain, so he should be back in there next game. Ben Gamel will cover center field and bat sixth versus righty Yu Darvish. Gamel doesn't have enough […]

Wilson Ramos Sits Out on Sunday

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ramos went 4-for-5 with six knocked in during Saturday's game, so he's earned a day off. Tomas Nido will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Joe Musgrove. Nido is not […]

Kevin Kiermaier Gets Day Off Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins Kiermaier recently returned from the injured list, but he's sitting out here due to the left-handed starter on the mound. Guillermo Heredia will bat seventh and play center field versus lefty Caleb Smith. Heredia doesn't […]

Corey Dickerson Will Bat Leadoff Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Dickerson sat out last game due to the left-handed starter being on the mound. Dickerson will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Reynaldo Lopez. Dickerson has been absolutely crushing the ball lately, so he's a […]

Griffin Canning Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) has been placed on the injured list, retroactive August 1. It's unclear how Canning suffered the injury, but he's dealing with right elbow inflammation. The Angels don't expect him to be sidelined too long, but they will be patient here. The team doesn't want to rush their […]

Edwin Diaz Could Lose Closer Role

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz could be in danger of losing his role as the closing pitcher. Manager Mickey Callaway said they have to be open minded when it comes to the ninth inning. The opposing team has scored on Diaz in four straight appearances. Seth Lugo has been excellent on the mound […]

Brad Miller Activated from Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Brad Miller (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. He missed a few weeks with a hip issue, but is healthy and ready to contribute again. Maikel Franco has been optioned to the minors, so Brad Miller should see more playing time. Scott Kingery will draw most of […]

Maikel Franco Optioned to Minors

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco has been optioned to Triple-A on Sunday. Franco is hitting .231 with 15 home runs and 47 knocked in this season with the Phillies. He's been basically invisible with the bat since May, so this move is not surprising. Scott Kingery is expected to see most of the playing […]

Freddie Freeman is Absent on Sunday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This will be a rare day off for the left slugger, but he'll be in there next game. Austin Riley will cover first base and bat fifth versus righty Sonny Gray. Riley has struggled with […]

Sam Tuivailala Named Opener for Sunday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Sam Tuivailala has been named the opener for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Tuivailala will draw the start and pitch an inning or two in this one. Lefty Tommy Milone will pitch a bulk of the innings against Houston. This is not a favorable pitching situation. The Astros offense should be […]

Pete Alonso Getting A Day Off

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie slugger is getting a routine day off, so he should be back in the lineup on Monday. Todd Frazier will draw the start at first base and bat third versus righty Joe […]

Walker Lockett Will Start Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Walker Lockett will draw the start in a doubleheader versus the Miami Marlins on Monday. Lockett has been knocked around for a 7.82 ERA in three starts with the Mets this season. To be fair, he hasn't been given a lot of chances, but he remains a risky streaming option […]

Andrelton Simmons Lands on Injured List Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (foot) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive August 3. Simmons was scratched from the lineup on Saturday, and had an MRI done on his foot. The results have not been announced, but the fact he's been placed on the injured list isn't a good sign. David […]

Robert Dugger Will Start Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Robert Dugger will draw the start in Monday's doubleheader versus the New York Mets. Dugger is posting a 5.33 ERA with 101 strikeouts through 106 1/3 innings this season in the minors. He was acquired in the Dee Gordon deal, and should have a high ceiling. However, he's not a strong […]