Jay Bruce Activated off DL, Starting Friday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Bruce has been on the DL since mid-June due to a right hip strain. It appears Bruce is going to see plenty of time at first base down the stretch of the season, according to manager Mickey […]

C.J. Cron is Sitting Out on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It appears this is just a rest day for Cron after playing in three straight games. Ji-Man Choi will bat cleanup and serve as the DH versus righty Hector Velazquez. Choi can be […]

Joey Wendle Will Lead Off on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Joey Wendle will lead off and play second base versus righty Hector Velazquez on Friday. Wendle normally moves all around the Rays lineup, but batting first is rare. He's hitting .304/.333/.652 with one home run and six RBI over the last week. Wendle should be a solid bet for DFS contests […]

Starlin Castro is Not in the Lineup Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This will be a rare off day for the veteran infielder, while Miguel Rojas gets the start at second base and bats seventh against righty Mike Foltynewicz. Rojas is worth a look in NL-only leagues, […]

Wilson Ramos is Starting on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ramos missed the three-game series with the Washington Nationals due to a sore left wrist. However, it appears that the issue was day-to-day because Ramos is back in the lineup on Friday. Ramos will start […]

Curtis Granderson is Sitting Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. It appears this is just a rest day for the veteran slugger. Billy McKinney will bat ninth and play left field against righty Jake Arrieta. McKinney has been solid during his short time in the […]

Greg Bird is Out on Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Voit will play first base and bat seventh versus righty Alex Cobb on Friday. Voit has not done much with the bat, so he can be avoided in fantasy leagues and DFS contests.

Jarlin Garcia, Elieser Hernandez Placed on DL

Miami Marlins starting pitchers Jarlin Garcia (ankle) and Elieser Hernandez (finger) have been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Garcia was hit on the ankle during Thursday's contest and is expected to miss about a week. Elieser Hernandez has been battling a blister issue and should return in the beginning of September. Kyle […]

Mark Trumbo is Leaning Towards Surgery

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is leaning towards having season-ending knee surgery. He will get more opinions before making the final decision, but it looks like his 2018 season could be over. Trumbo has been battling knee issues since May. It finally became unbearable to the point where he needed to be sent to […]

Gary Sanchez Will Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League on Friday. He was supposed to begin playing games on Thursday, but was pushed back a day. Sanchez will serve as the DH on Friday, and is expected to rejoin the Yankees next week.

Tyler Chatwood to DL, Dillon Maples Recalled

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood (hip) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. It appears that Chatwood is dealing with hip inflammation, so the Cubs will shut him down for a bit. Righty reliever Dillon Maples has been recalled from Triple-A to take the spot on the active roster. Maples is not worth […]

Christian Villanueva Placed on 10-Day DL

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (finger) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday. Villanueva suffered a fractured right middle finger while attempting to field a ground ball on Wednesday. He's expected to miss three or four weeks, so his 2018 season could be over. Many fantasy owners may want to […]

Devin Mesoraco Will Undergo MRI

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (neck) will undergo an MRI on his stiff neck. Mesoraco has dealt with neck discomfort throughout the season, and was forced to exit early during Thursday's contest. This type of injury should not sideline Mesoraco for too long, but more information should be known on Friday.

Adalberto Mondesi is Dealing with Hamstring Issue

Kansas City Royals infielder Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) is out in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mondesi is dealing with a slight hamstring injury, according to manager Ned Yost. Alcides Escobar will play shortstop and bat ninth against righty Tyler Glasnow. Escobar can be avoided in DFS contests and fantasy […]

Miguel Sano is Sitting Out on Thursday

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Miguel Sano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Sano is hitting .232 with 33 strikeouts in 82 at-bats since returning from the minors last month. He is 0-for-14 over the last four games. Ehire Adrianza will play third base and bat eighth versus […]

Jason Heyward, Willson Contreras Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward and catcher Willson Contreras are out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. It appears both players are just getting a routine day off. Ben Zobrist will play right field and bat cleanup, while Victor Caratini does the catching and bats seventh versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. […]

Jake Bauers is Back in the Lineup on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers is back in the starting lineup after sitting out during Wednesday's contest. Bauers has been in an awful slump over the last week, but still remains in the third spot in the order versus lefty Danny Duffy. DFS players can avoid Bauers for this contest, but hopefully he'll […]

Dansby Swanson is Sitting Out on Thursday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. It appears that this is just a rest day for the young infielder. Charlie Culberson will play shortstop and bat seventh versus righty Elieser Hernandez. Culberson has been in a slump lately, so there should be […]

Miguel Rojas Starting At First Base on Thursday

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich (rest) will sit out of Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Miguel Rojas will play first base and bat sixth versus lefty Sean Newcomb. Dietrich does not hit lefty pitchers well, so he'll sit this one out. Rojas hits lefties a little better than Dietrich, but still not good enough […]

Tommy Pham Took Swings on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (finger) took some swings with the bat on Thursday. He is still experiencing some soreness in his dislocated finger, but hopes to play in the next couple of days. He's only played eight games since joining the Rays, but is expected to play everyday once healthy.

Steve Pearce is Dealing with Back Issue

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce (back) was out of the starting lineup on Thursday due to a stiff back. That explains why Pearce didn't come in following Mitch Moreland's early exit due to a bruised knee. Pearce is expected to be fine and should be back in the lineup on Friday.

Michael Wacha Will Make Rehab Start Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) will make another rehab start at High-A Beach on Thursday. He struggled during his first minor league rehab start on Saturday. The Cardinals are hopeful that Wacha can return to the starting rotation by early September. He's been out since June with a left oblique strain.

Blaine Hardy Expected to Return as Reliever

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Blaine Hardy (elbow) is expected to return as a relief pitcher when he's activated off the disabled list. He landed on the 10-day DL on August 15 due to left elbow tendinitis. Hardy is expected to return as early as Tuesday, but won't have much fantasy value out of the bullpen. […]

Phillies Acquire Reliever Luis Avilan

Chicago White Sox lefty relief pitcher Luis Avilan has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. In exchange for Avilan the White Sox will receive righty pitcher Felix Paulino. Avilan has posted a 3.86 ERA with a 46/14 K/BB ratio this season. He is known as a lefty specialist since he's kept lefty hitters […]

Aaron Judge is Still Not Swinging A Bat

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) is reportedly still not swinging a bat yet. Judge has a fractured right wrist that takes roughly a month or so to heal. Judge was hopeful that he would be back in the lineup by now, but is still dealing with pain in his wrist. It sounds like […]

Jake Bauers is Out, Matt Duffy Back in on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first base Jake Bauers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. C.J. Cron will serve as the first baseman and bat cleanup versus righty Jake Junis. Matt Duffy is back in the starting lineup after sitting out of Tuesday's contest. He'll bat second and […]

Jose Bautista Will Lead Off on Wednesday

New York Mets corner infielder/outfielder Jose Bautista will lead off and play right field versus righty Casey Kelly on Wednesday. Bautista is hitting just .176/.299/.297 over the last month, but will bat first for some reason. Possibly the Mets are just trying to shake up their lineup to create some offense. Regardless, Bautista is worth […]

Andrew McCutchen is Sitting Out on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. McCutchen is subject to multiple trade rumors, so the Giants will keep him out of the lineup on Wednesday. Gorkys Hernandez will draw the start in right field and bat eighth versus righty Noah […]

Edwin Encarnacion Activated, Starting Wednesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (hand) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday. Encarnacion was forced to miss exactly 10 days with a right hand contusion. He will bat cleanup and play first base versus lefty Brian Johnson. Encarnacion is not exactly the best DFS candidate, but his power makes him […]

Josh Harrison is Out Again on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday. Harrison was able to bat off the bench on Tuesday, but isn't able to start yet. Adam Frazier will bat fifth and play second base against righty Julio Teheran. Frazier has struggled with the bat lately, […]