Nick Pivetta Demoted to the Pen

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Nick Pivetta is expected to be demoted to the bullpen after the Drew Smyly signing becomes official. Pivetta or Vince Velasquez were going to head to the pen, but it appears Velasquez has more value in the rotation. Pivetta has a 5.73 ERA through 13 starts this season for Philly. He's better […]

Matt Chapman Remains Out on Friday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Chapman will sit out his second straight game due to a sore ankle. However, Chapman is expected to return on Saturday, so that's good news for fantasy owners. Chad Pinder will cover third base and […]

Max Scherzer Won't Pitch Against Braves

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) will not make his scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Scherzer continues to deal with a lingering back issue. He is expected to throw off the mound again at some point this week. There is a chance that he makes his next scheduled start, assuming everything […]

Alex Wood Could Return After Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is scheduled to throw 75-80 pitches during his rehab start on Tuesday. Wood threw 38 pitches during his third rehab outing on Wednesday. He's been out all season due to lingering back issues, but could return to the starting rotation after Tuesday. Wood is someone worth considering stashing […]

Michael Brantley is Absent on Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Brantley is most likely out of the lineup due to the fact left-handed Mike Minor is on the mound for Texas. Tony Kemp will bat eighth and play left field against Minor. Kemp doesn't have enough […]

Matt Chapman Leaves Early on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (ankle) was removed early during Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Chapman fouled off multiple pitches towards his ankle, so that's likely where he picked up the injury. Chad Pinder took over at third base, so he could see a few games there while Chapman rests. The team will […]

Ken Giles is Available for Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) is available for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Giles has been unable to pitch since July 4 due to inflammation in his elbow. It's unclear if Giles will be able to pitch in back-to-back games yet, but he is available for Wednesday's contest.

Kenley Jansen is Not Available on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (ankle) is not available for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was hit in the ankle by a comebacker during Tuesday's contest. Manager Dave Roberts is hopeful that Jansen is available for Thursday, but we'll have to wait and see. Joe Kelly is most likely going to […]

Hector Neris Suspended Three Games

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris has been suspended three games for his actions during Tuesday's contest. The right-hander was ejected after hitting David Freese in the back following a home run. Neris has decided to appeal the suspension, so he will be available for Wednesday's contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Nick Senzel Left Early on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) was removed early during Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears Senzel suffered a hamstring issue, but the Reds are calling it day-to-day. Hopefully, Senzel won't land on the injured list. He was replaced by pitcher Michael Lorenzen, but he won't see serious time in the outfield if […]

J.A. Happ Start Pushed Back to Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ will have his next scheduled start pushed back until Friday against the Colorado Rockies. He was supposed to pitch Thursday, but it will be pushed back a day with Wednesday's game being postponed. Domingo German will draw the start on Thursday.

Nomar Mazara Sits Versus Lefty

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mazara has been in a slump, so he'll sit out against the left-handed starter. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play right field versus lefty Robbie Ray. Choo can usually be counted on as a reliable […]

Joey Gallo is Out of the Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gallo will sit this one out against the left-handed starter. Danny Santana will cover left field and bat fifth versus lefty Robbie Ray. Santana is a fantastic fantasy option right now. He's hitting over .500 in […]

J.T. Realmuto Gets the Day Off

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Realmuto will get a routine day off here to rest. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Kenta Maeda. Knapp is not a reliable fantasy option, so he […]

Jean Segura Remains Out on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (heel) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He suffered a heel issue during Monday's contest and hasn't played since then. Scott Kingery will play shortstop and bat second versus righty Kenta Maeda. Kingery has been impressive basically all season long, but is […]

Gleyber Torres is Out on Wednesday

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Torres appears to be getting a routine day off here, but it's well deserved. DJ LeMahieu will bat leadoff and cover second base versus righty Yonny Chirinos. LeMahieu has been a fantastic fantasy option […]

Tommy Pham Sits on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. This appears to be a routine day off for Pham, so he should be back in there next game. Nate Lowe will take over and serve as the designated hitter and bat third versus […]

Franmil Reyes Returns to the Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Reyes was scratched before Tuesday's game, but it's unclear why he didn't play. He'll bat cleanup and play right field versus righty Trevor Richards. Reyes has 26 home runs this season, so he's always a threat […]

Ross Detwiler to Start Thursday

Chicago White Sox pitcher Ross Detwiler will draw the start against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. He was moved to the bullpen, but will make at least one more appearance in the starting rotation. He has a 5.02 ERA this season, so he's not a favorable fantasy option. Detwiler can be avoided, even against […]

Niko Goodrum Scratched on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum (hand) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Goodrum took a ground ball off his hand during batting practice, so he'll sit this one out. Harold Castro will cover shortstop and bat second versus righty Mike Clevinger. Goodrum is not expected to land on the injured list.

Phil Maton Acquired by Indians

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Phil Maton has been traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for international bonus-pool allotments. The Indians have optioned Maton to Triple-A, so he won't make an impact on the team right away. He has a 7.77 ERA in 21 relief appearances with the Padres this season. Maton pitched better […]

Max Scherzer to Miss Sunday's Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) will miss his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. An MRI showed no structural damage, so that's good news. Scherzer was able to play catch on Friday, so the Nats could just be holding him out to be safe. Anibal Sanchez will draw the start against […]

Diego Castillo Activated on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Castillo missed three weeks due to inflammation in his shoulder. Castillo should see some save chances in Tampa, but Emilio Pagan is likely going to be the main guy in the ninth. Fantasy owners that are desperate for bullpen […]

Austin Hedges Placed on Bereavement List

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (personal) has been placed on the bereavement list. Hedges will be off the roster for the next three to seven days, so catcher Austin Allen has been recalled in his spot. Allen held his own during his short time with the Padres earlier this season. He'll back up Francisco […]

Justin Upton Returns to the Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (quad) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Upton sat out the last four games due to a sore left quad. Upton will bat cleanup and play left field versus righty Mike Leake. Upton has been serviceable with the bat since returning from […]

Anthony Swarzak Activated on Friday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Swarzak missed the last two weeks due to elbow inflammation in his right shoulder. Swarzak has a 0.52 ERA since joining the Braves, so hopefully the injury doesn't slow him down.

Nomar Mazara is Absent on Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. He went 1-for-4 during Thursday's game, but will sit out here to rest. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play right field versus righty Gerrit Cole. Choo has been nearly unstoppable with the bat lately, so […]

Ryan Braun is in the Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (knee) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Braun has been dealing with lingering knee issues over the last week, so he was limited to playing off the bench. He's back in the lineup, batting fifth and playing left field versus righty Shaun Anderson. […]

A.J. Pollock Activated on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Pollock missed the last two months while battling an elbow infection. He wasn't hitting well before the injury during the first month of the season. Pollock will bat sixth and play center field against lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. He's […]

Joe Smith Activated on Friday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith (Achilles) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Smith has not pitched this season after rupturing his Achilles tendon. He pitched decent in the minors, but has been a serviceable reliever in the majors for quite some time. The Astros will likely ease him back into […]