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 […]

Shin-Soo Choo is Out on Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The veteran outfielder will get the day off against the left-handed starter. Willie Calhoun will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus lefty Blake Snell. Calhoun has been hot with the bat lately […]

Miguel Cabrera is Taking a Breather

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Cabrera will get a rest day here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Nicholas Castellanos will serve as the designated hitter and bat second against righty Max Scherzer. This seems like a […]

Yasmani Grandal is Resting on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine day off for Grandal, so no injuries to worry about. Manny Pina will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh versus lefty Steven Brault. Pina is not worth […]

Rougned Odor Remains Out on Sunday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Odor left Friday's game due to left hamstring tightness, and sat out on Saturday as well. There was some hope that he could play on Sunday, but he'll sit out again. Logan Forsythe will […]

Yordan Alvarez is Back on Sunday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Alvarez sat out the last two games due to a sore left knee. Alvarez will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus lefty Marco Gonzales. Alvarez has three home runs in his last […]

Max Kepler is Sitting on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This appears to be a routine off day for Kepler, but he should be back in the lineup next game. Ehire Adrianza will bat seventh and play right field versus righty Lucas Giolito. Adrianza doesn't […]

Brandon Lowe is Resting on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Lowe will get a routine rest day here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Joey Wendle will bat sixth and play second base versus righty Adrian Sampson. Wendle has been awful with […]

Kevin Kiermaier Returns to the Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (calf) returns to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kiermaier left Thursday's game due to left calf soreness and sat out on Friday. He'll bat second and play center field versus righty Adrian Sampson on Saturday. Kiermaier has been fantastic on the basepaths this season, […]

Ronald Guzman is Out on Saturday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Guzman will receive the day off against the left-handed starter. Logan Forsythe will cover first base and bat sixth versus lefty Brendan McKay. Forsythe doesn't have much upside with the bat, so DFS players […]

Rougned Odor Sits on Saturday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Odor has been struggling at the plate, so he'll sit out here against the left-handed starter. Danny Santana will draw the start at second base and bat eighth versus lefty Brendan McKay. Santana was […]