Darwinzon Hernandez Recalled, Starting Tuesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez will draw the start against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Hernandez threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings earlier this season with four strikeouts. However, he owns a 5.13 ERA and 59/32 K/BB ratio in Double-A this year. DFS players should go ahead and stay away from Hernandez in this one.

Delino DeShields is Absent on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The speedy outfielder will get a routine day off here to rest. Danny Santana will cover center field and bat second versus lefty Darwinzon Hernandez. Santana has surprisingly been strong with the bat and is […]

Christian Walker Takes A Seat on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Walker will receive a routine day off here, so he should be back in there soon. Kevin Cron will take over first base duties and bat fifth versus righty Jake Arrieta. Cron has been fairly […]

Chris Davis is Back in the Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Davis sat out back-to-back games against left-handed starters. He'll bat eighth and play first base versus righty Trent Thornton on Tuesday. Davis has just one hit since returning from the injured list, so he can […]

Todd Frazier is Resting on Tuesday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. The veteran slugger will get a routine day off here to rest. Adeiny Hechavarria will slide over to third base and bat eighth versus lefty James Paxton. Hechavarria has some fantasy value in […]

Nick Ahmed Returns on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (foot) will return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ahmed left Sunday's game due to left foot discomfort, and sat out during Monday's contest. He'll bat seventh and bat shortstop versus righty Jake Arrieta on Tuesday. Ahmed has been average with the bat this season, […]

Jerad Eickhoff Demoted to the Bullpen

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff has been demoted to the bullpen after a horrendous start on Monday. Eickhoff was crushed, allowing seven runs to the Diamondbacks in Monday's loss. He has not shown signs of life during his other starts either, so the bullpen could be a better fit for him. Manager Gabe Kapler […]

Mark Trumbo Could Return This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo (knee) could return to the active roster this weekend if everything goes right. Trumbo is rehabbing his surgically-repaired right knee in Triple-A right now. He should be activated this weekend, assuming Trumbo doesn't suffer any setbacks. Renato Nunez has been playing well in the designated hitter role this season. […]

Kevin Gausman Lands on Injured List

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (foot) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Gausman is dealing with plantar fasciitis, so he could be looking at a lengthy absence here. He has a 6.21 ERA this season, so this could be a good thing for both the Braves and Gausman. He belongs on the […]

Hunter Dozier Could Return on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (chest) hit off a tee, took infield, and was able to run sprints on Tuesday. Dozier has been sidelined since May 31 because of a chest injury. However, Dozier felt good after his workout and is eligible to return as early as Wednesday. He's hitting .314/.398/.589 with 11 […]

Felix Hernandez to Begin Rehab Work This Weekend

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) will start a rehab assignment either Friday or Saturday. Hernandez said that he felt great after throwing a 15-pitch batting practice session on Sunday. However, Hernandez has a 6.52 ERA through eight starts this season. He's not someone worth looking at in fantasy leagues until he gets his […]

Josh Donaldson Suspended One Game

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (suspension) has been suspended one game for his involvement in the benches clearing incident versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Donaldson and Pirates' pitcher Joe Musgrove got into a heated exchange after Donaldson was hit by a pitch. Musgrove was not issued a suspension, but Donaldson was given a […]

Kevin Durant Expected to Play in Game 5

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (calf) is expected to be able to suit up for Monday's Game 5 versus the Toronto Raptors. He was able to get through parts of shootaround, but left early to get treatment. Durant has been sidelined about a month after suffering a calf injury during the playoffs. Durant is […]

Aaron Judge Could Begin Rehab Work This Weekend

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as early as this weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge continues to increase his workload and should be rejoining the Yankees roster soon. Fantasy owners just need to stay patient because Judge isn't far behind from getting back into uniform for the […]

Albert Almora Jr. Sits on Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Almora has seen quite a lot of rest lately with veteran Carlos Gonzalez getting more playing time. Gonzalez will bat fifth and play right field versus righty German Marquez on Monday. Gonzalez hit his first […]

Willson Contreras is Getting A Day Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Cubs will give their young slugging catcher the day off, but he could be available off the bench. Victor Caratini will draw the start behind the plate and bat sixth versus righty German Marquez. Caratini […]

Odrisamer Despaigne to Start on Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne will make the start versus the Washington Nationals on Monday. The veteran righty has poor numbers in the MLB, but has pitched well during his time in the minors. Despaigne has a 3.34 ERA through 11 starts in the minors this season. He's not a trustworthy fantasy option, […]

Willy Adames is Absent on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Adames has been average with the bat this season, but remains the everyday guy at shortstop. Daniel Robertson will slide over to shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Tanner Anderson. Robertson doesn't have much fantasy […]

Tanner Anderson to Debut on Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tanner Anderson will make his MLB debut versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. It sounds like this will be a spot start for Anderson, so he won't likely be up for long. Anderson is carrying a 6.26 ERA at Triple-A this season, so DFS players and fantasy owners can go […]

Dexter Fowler is Getting Rest on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Fowler hasn't put together much success at the plate this season, so the Cardinals will go with another look. Jose Martinez will draw the start in right field and bat second versus righty Sandy Alcantara. […]

Giovanny Urshela is Out on Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. This appears to be a routine day off for Urshela, so he should be back in there soon. DJ LeMahieu will bat leadoff and slide over to third base versus lefty Jason Vargas. […]

Masahiro Tanaka Activated on Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (personal) has been activated off the paternity leave list on Monday. Tanaka had a child over the weekend, but is back with the team and ready to make the start against the New York Mets on Monday. Fantasy owners can feel safe about plugging Tanaka back into their […]

Shin-Soo Choo is Resting on Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Choo has only two career hits off starter Chris Sale, so he'll take a seat in this one. Danny Santana will play left field and bat second against Sale. Santana has actually been reliable with […]

J.D. Martinez Returns on Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) returns to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Martinez missed four games due to back spasms, but appears fine to suit up for this one. He'll bat third and serve as the designated hitter against lefty Mike Minor. Fantasy owners can go ahead and […]

Adam Jones is Returning to the Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Jones was sidelined nearly a week due to a right hamstring issue. He'll play right field and bat cleanup versus righty Jerad Eickhoff. Jones could make for an interesting DFS option while batting in the cleanup […]

Nick Ahmed is Out on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ahmed left Sunday's game early due to left foot discomfort. Ketel Marte will draw the start at shortstop and bat second versus righty Jerad Eickhoff. Marte has been surprisingly hitting for power this season, and is […]

Yadier Molina Could Play This Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) said there is a chance that he's able to play this weekend. Molina has been sidelined with a right thumb injury, but he reportedly isn't feeling pain anymore. It doesn't sound like the Cardinals plan to send Molina on a rehab assignment. Rest and patience is going to […]

Elieser Hernandez Named Tuesday's Starter

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez will make the start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Lefty Caleb Smith (hip) is sidelined, so Hernandez will make the fill-in start here. Hernandez posted a 1.12 ERA and 69/14 K/BB line in the minors this season. He could be a cheap DFS option for Tuesday, but […]

Giancarlo Stanton is Beginning Rehab Work on Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Tuesday. Stanton is scheduled to play on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. He'll likely move up to Triple-A on Friday and could be back in the Yankees lineup by the end of next week. Stanton continues to […]

Paul DeJong is Sitting on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (rest) is going to sit out of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. DeJong has struggled at the plate lately, so giving him a breather is not a bad idea. Yairo Munoz will play shortstop and bat sixth versus righty Sandy Alcantara. Munoz has been reliable off the bench, […]