Matt Carpenter Expected to Be Activated Friday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (foot) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list when eligible on Friday. He is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday and get in some at-bats in the minors. Yairo Munoz has been hitting very well at third base in the absence of Carpenter. […]

Travis Jankowski Activated, Optioned to Minors

San Diego Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski (wrist) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Jankowski suffered a fractured left wrist during spring training and has been sidelined all season. He has been optioned to Triple-A since there is no room for him in the crowded San Diego outfield. He should be back […]

Brandon Woodruff Likely Out Six Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) is likely going to be sidelined six weeks. Woodruff strained his oblique during Sunday's contest, and the MRI showed significant damage. This is a shame because Woodruff was having a breakout campaign for the Brewers. It's unclear who is going to take the spot in the rotation, but […]

Conner Menez to Debut Against Mets

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Conner Menez will make his big league debut against the New York Mets on Sunday. Drew Pomeranz will move to the bullpen with Menez joining the starting rotation. Menez has a 3.13 ERA with 123 strikeouts during 95 innings in the minors this season. He's worth streaming against the Mets […]

Rogelio Armenteros to Start on Sunday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Rogelio Armenteros will draw the start against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Armenteros has pitched well for the team through his three appearances this season. He'll be given the opportunity to start against Texas on Sunday, but doesn't have great long-term value. The Astros like to use Armenteros in different spots. […]

Josh Naylor Optioned to Minors

San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Naylor has been optioned to the minors on Sunday. Naylor hit .236/.287/.358 with three home runs and 16 RBI during his time in the majors. However, there just wasn't enough playing time available for Naylor. It's better if Naylor gets regular playing time in the minors, so he can […]

Michel Baez Joins Big League Roster

San Diego Padres pitcher Michel Baez had his contract purchased by the organization on Sunday. Baez is one of the top ranked prospects in the Padres' farm system right now. He has a 2.00 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 27 innings in the minors this season. He's been pitching in relief all season. He could […]

Hunter Pence is Resting Versus Astros

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Pence will get a routine day off here to rest, but should be back in there next game. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Rogelio Armenteros. Choo has been […]

Adam Frazier Sits Versus Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Frazier will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Kevin Newman will bat leadoff and slide over to second base versus lefty Drew Smyly. Newman is hitting over .340 in the last […]

J.T. Realmuto Sits Out on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Realmuto has been getting plenty of rest lately. He'll get another day off to rest on Sunday, but should be back in the lineup next game. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind the plate and […]

Miguel Cabrera Takes a Breather on Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cabrera will get a regular day off here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Nicholas Castellanos will serve as the designated hitter and bat third versus righty Jacob Waguespack. Castellanos […]

Jose Iglesias is Absent on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Iglesias (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to be a routine day off for him, so Iglesias should be back in the lineup next game. Jose Peraza will cover shortstop and bat seventh versus righty Jake Flaherty. Peraza has been […]

Gary Sanchez is Back in the Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Sanchez did not play in Saturday's game due to rest, but it appears he's ready to get back out there. He'll draw the start behind the plate and bat fifth versus righty German Marquez. Sanchez hasn't […]

Nick Senzel Sits Out on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Senzel pinch-ran on Saturday, so that's a good sign that he could return to the lineup soon. He's not ready to play on Sunday, but hopefully he'll be back in there in the next few […]

Kevin Kiermaier to Be Placed on Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Kiermaier is dealing with a sprained left thumb, but the team doesn't believe it will require surgery. The team is hopeful that Kiermaier can return in about two weeks. Guillermo Heredia has been recalled to take his spot […]

Tyler Alexander to Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander has been recalled and will make the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Alexander started for the team earlier in the year and pitched well through five innings. There's a good chance that he receives multiple starts for the Tigers. However, he's not worth scooping up in […]

Mark Reynolds Has Been Designated for Assignment

Colorado Rockies first baseman Mark Reynolds has been designated for assignment by the organization on Sunday. The veteran slugger hit .170/.290/.311 with four home runs and 20 RBI this season. He's only a few homers shy of the 300 mark for his career, so hopefully he'll get another chance elsewhere. Fantasy owners can go ahead […]

Drew Smyly Debuts for Phillies on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Drew Smyly will make his team debut with Philly versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Smyly will have a full time spot in the rotation with Nick Pivetta being demoted to the bullpen. Smyly is 1-5 with a 8.42 ERA this season, so he can be avoided in all fantasy leagues […]

Brett Gardner is Out on Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Gardner is dealing with a nagging knee issue, so he'll sit this one out. Mike Tauchman will play left field and bat ninth versus righty German Marquez. Tauchman has been crushing the ball lately, but […]

Paul Goldschmidt Absent on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Rangel Ravelo will cover first base and bat third versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. Ravelo is in a favorable part of the batting […]

Luis Urias Recalled on Saturday

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Urias has been recalled and is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Urias has been crushing the ball, hitting .315/.398/.600 with 19 home runs and 50 RBI in the minors this season. He hasn't done much during his short time in the majors, but should […]

Tyreek Hill Could Be Traded

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill could be on his way out of KC, according to Mike Florio. Hill has been cleared of his suspension, but the team is not close to an extension with Hill. The Chiefs have some depth at wide receiver, so losing Hill would not be the end of the […]

Kris Bryant Covers Right Field on Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will draw the start in right field versus the San Diego Padres on Saturday. Jason Heyward will get the day off to rest against the left-handed starter. Bryant will play right field and bat third versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. Bryant is always a threat to do damage at the […]

Kyle Schwarber Sits Versus Lefty

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Schwarber will get the day off against the left-handed starter. Robel Garcia will draw the start in left field and bat fifth versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. Garcia has been hot with the bat since being […]

Gary Sanchez is Absent on Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Sanchez will get a routine day off here to rest, but should be back in the lineup next game. Austin Romine will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Antonio Senzatela. […]

Edwin Jackson Released by Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson has been released by the organization on Saturday. The veteran pitcher struggled with the Jays and was designated for assignment on Tuesday. He passed through waivers unclaimed and the Jays opted to let him go rather than have him pitch in the minors. Jackson had an 11.12 ERA […]

Tyler White Has Been Designated for Assignment

Houston Astros first baseman Tyler White has been designated for assignment by the organization on Saturday. White is out of minor league options and hasn't played well enough to stay on the big league roster. He's hitting .225 with three home runs and 21 RBI with the Astros this season. White hit much better last […]

Mike Morin Acquired by Phillies

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Mike Morin has been acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Morin was designated for assignment earlier in the week, but hasn't pitched bad for the Twins this season. Morin owns a 3.18 ERA in 23 appearances, but has only struck out 11 batters all season. He should […]

Adrian Morejon Called Up by Padres

San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon has been called up to the big leagues from Double-A. He will skip Triple-A and join the big league bullpen in San Diego. Morejon is one of the better pitching prospects in baseball right now, so he should be added in all dynasty leagues. He probably won't have great […]

Nathan Eovaldi Activated on Saturday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Saturday. He had surgery in April to remove loose bodies from his elbow. The Red Sox want to use Eovaldi out of the bullpen in high leverage situations. He could have some fantasy value as a closer in some […]