Marwin Gonzalez Out, Jorge Polanco in the Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (toe) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday. Gonzalez was expected to serve as the designated hitter on Wednesday, but he'll sit out due to a sore right toe. Jorge Polanco was scheduled to have a day off, but will jump into the lineup and serve as […]

Dinelson Lamet is Likely Starting Thursday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet is listed as the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be his first start after undergoing Tommy John surgery last spring. His rehab outings weren't pretty, but those don't always tell what is going to happen in the majors. Lamet has plenty […]

JaCoby Jones to Sit in Second Game on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (back) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Jones left the first game of a doubleheader after dealing with back spasms. He'll sit out the second game to get some rest. Harold Castro will cover center field and bat eighth versus lefty Ross […]

Brian Goodwin Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) has been placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Infielder Tommy La Stella (leg) just went down for roughly eight weeks, but now the Angels have lost Goodwin as well. Luckily, it sounds like Goodwin is only going to miss a week or so. Jarrett Parker has been […]

Jaime Barria to Start on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jaime Barria will draw the start against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Griffin Canning was expected to draw the start, but he will get an extra day to rest. Barria has not been reliable this season, so he's a risky DFS option for this one. Fantasy owners with Canning starting should […]

Kevin Kiermaier Scratched on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday. Kiermaier is dealing with a sore left wrist, so he'll sit this one out. Guillermo Heredia will cover center field and bat ninth versus lefty John Means. Heredia is not worth using in DFS contests or fantasy leagues on […]

David Phelps Named Opener for Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher David Phelps has been named the starter for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Jacob Waguespack was expected to draw the start, but it sounds like he'll come out of the bullpen Phelps will go an inning or two, but Waguespack will pitch the bulk of the innings. This is […]

Tommy La Stella Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella (leg) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The issue was originally diagnosed as a right shin contusion, but the CT scan revealed a fracture. This is a huge blow to the Angels and fantasy owners, because La Stella was having a career year at the plate. […]

Nick Senzel is Out on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Senzel gathered two hits on Tuesday, but will sit this one out to rest. Jesse Winker will bat leadoff and cover center field versus righty Jhoulys Chacin. Winker could make for an interesting DFS option against […]

Yonder Alonso Released by White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Yonder Alonso has been released by the organization on Wednesday. The 30-year-old slugger hit .178/.275/.301 with seven home runs and 27 RBI during his time on the South Side. He was designated for assignment earlier in the week, but was not claimed by any team. There's a chance he lands […]

Brandon Lowe is Out Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Lowe fouled a ball off his leg on Tuesday, but the X-rays came back negative. He is considered day-to-day, so Lowe could sit out for a few games. Michael Brosseau will play second base and […]

Blake Treinen is Activated on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Treinen missed roughly two months due to a minor shoulder strain. He is available in the bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Treinen hasn't pitched like he did last season, but he still remains a productive […]

Ryan Braun Returns to the Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Braun left early during Tuesday's game after making a sliding catch. Braun appears to be fine, but the Brewers wanted to be cautious and make sure he avoided any serious injury. He'll bat third and play left […]

Christian Yelich is Resting on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Yelich will get a day off to rest, but should be back in the lineup next game. Ben Gamel will cover right field and bat sixth versus righty Sonny Gray. Gamel has been hitting well over […]

Yasmani Grandal Sits on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Grandal will get a much-needed day off to rest here. Manny Pina will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Sonny Gray. Pina is not a reliable bat and can be ignored […]

Jorge Polanco is Out on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This will be a rare day off for the speedy shortstop. Ehire Adrianza will bat seventh and play shortstop versus righty Mike Fiers. Adrianza isn't worth a look in most formats, but Polanco needs to be […]

Taylor Clarke Placed on Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Clarke struggled during his start on Tuesday, but wasn't pitching well before that outing. Possibly getting some time off could help Clarke turn it around. Kevin Cron has been recalled to take Clarke's spot on the active roster. […]

Jacob Waguespack Activated, Starting Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jacob Waguespack (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will draw the start against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Waguespack has been sidelined roughly a month due to right shoulder soreness. Sean Reid-Foley was sent to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for Waguespack on the active roster. […]

Marcus Stroman Could Miss Start on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (chest) is getting treatment on his chest and is in danger of missing Thursday's start against the Boston Red Sox. The team will wait and see how Stroman responds to the treatment before making a final decision. Stroman is also a trade candidate, so the team may elect […]

Carlos Correa Heads to Spring Training Complex

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) heads to the Astros' spring training complex on Tuesday. Correa is going to increase his baseball activities there. He suffered fractured ribs in May, but is hopeful to return shortly after the All-Star break. The Astros have not announced an exact timetable for his return. Fantasy owners should stay […]

Andrew Benintendi is Playing Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Benintendi has missed three of the last four games due to leg issues. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to place Benintendi on the injured list. He'll bat fifth and play left field […]

J.T. Realmuto Returns to the Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Realmuto left early during Sunday's game due to left hamstring tightness. However, it doesn't appear to be serious, so he's back in the lineup for this one. He'll bat fifth and draw the start behind the […]

Trevor Story Activated on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (thumb) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Story missed roughly two weeks due to a right thumb strain. He'll play shortstop and bat second versus righty Jose Urquidy on Tuesday. Story can be plugged right back into fantasy lineups for this one. He should be a […]

Justin Turner Sits on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Turner is getting a routine day off to rest here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Edwin Rios will cover third base and bat seventh versus righty Taylor Clarke. Rios […]

Domingo German Will Be Activated Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. He did not pitch well during his rehab outing, but the Yankees are still going to start German versus the New York Mets on Wednesday. He was pitching well before suffering a left hip flexor strain in […]

Teoscar Hernandez is Sitting on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Hernandez is dealing with a sore shoulder, so he'll get the day off to rest. It doesn't sound too serious, so he'll likely just get a few days off. Brandon Drury will cover right […]

Matt Carpenter Lands on Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Carpenter has been unable to play much this week due to a lower back strain. Carpenter has been awful with the bat, so maybe having some time off will help him in the long run. Yairo Munoz […]

A.J. Pollock Took At-Bats Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) took at-bats in a simulated game on Tuesday. This means that Pollock is likely headed towards a rehab assignment soon. He has been out since mid-April with due an infection in his elbow. Pollock is expected to return to the Dodgers roster shortly after the All-Star break. He's […]

Diego Castillo is Expected to Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, according to manager Kevin Cash. Castillo has been sidelined since June 23 due to a shoulder impingement. He wasn't great for the Rays before the injury, but should get some saves chances once he's healthy. […]

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.