Jake Thompson Acquired by Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jake Thompson has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. The Phillies designated Thompson for assignment last Friday to make room for newly acquired Justin Bour. The Brewers have optioned Thompson to Triple-A Colorado Springs, so he won't be with the MLB team right away. Thompson should be […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Sitting Out on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He'll sit out with the DH unavailable while playing under NL rules. J.D. Martinez will bat cleanup and play right field versus righty Nick Pivetta. Martinez is always a solid choice for DFS contests […]

C.J. Cron is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the New York Yankees. Cron was given Monday off, but will bat cleanup and serve as the DH against lefty J.A. Happ on Tuesday. Cron does not have good numbers against Happ in his career, but is always a […]

Renato Nunez Moves Up in the Batting Order

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Renato Nunez is moving up in the batting order for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Nunez normally bats seventh or eighth in the order, but will slide up to second on Tuesday. He'll play third base versus veteran lefty Jason Vargas. Nunez is hitting .147/.211/.235 off left-handed pitching this […]

Michael Conforto is Swinging A Hot Bat

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is hitting .286/.444/.476 with one home run and two RBI over the last week. He's collected at least one hit in each of his last five games. Conforto will serve as the DH and bat third against righty Andrew Cashner on Tuesday. The Mets offense has not exactly been […]

Dee Gordon is Back in the Starting Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Dee Gordon (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He missed Sunday's game due to soreness in his shoulder. He's at second base and hitting eighth against lefty Sean Manaea. Gordon can be avoided in DFS contests on Monday. He's been in a slump […]

Yasmani Grandal, Matt Kemp Out of the Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal (rest) and outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) are both out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Outfielder Joc Pederson will join the duo on the bench against lefty Madison Bumgarner. Kike Hernandez will play center field and bat cleanup, while Chris Taylor is in […]

Teoscar Hernandez is Out of the Lineup Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Curtis Granderson will lead off and play left field versus righty Brad Keller. Granderson does not have much upside in fantasy leagues or DFS contests. He could be an AL-only league option, but is […]

Andrelton Simmons is Back in the Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Simmons was a late scratch on Sunday due to soreness in his left knee. He'll play shortstop and bat fifth against lefty Clayton Richard. Simmons has been hot over the last week, so he […]

Eric Hosmer Sitting Out on Monday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Christian Villanueva will bat cleanup and play first base against lefty Andrew Heaney on Monday. Villanueva is hitting .343/.391/.762 with 14 home runs and 25 RBI off left-handed pitching this season. He's a […]

Wil Myers Activated off DL, Starting Monday

San Diego Padres first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (foot) has been activated off the disabled list and is starting against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Myers will play third base and bat second versus lefty Andrew Heaney. Myers played six innings at third base during a rehab start, but hasn't started there since 2016. Myers […]

Jurickson Profar is Out of the Lineup on Monday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Profar is 0-for-13 over his last three games, so he'll receive a much needed day off. Ronald Guzman will play first base and bat seventh against Zack Greinke on Monday. Guzman is worth a look in […]

Alex Avila Sitting Out on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Jeff Mathis will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth against righty Bartolo Colon. Mathis has been playing decent for a backup catcher this season, but should be avoided in DFS contests and fantasy […]

Jose Martinez Looking to Stay Hot on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez has been on fire at the plate lately. Martinez is hitting .364/.462/.545 with one home run and five RBI over the last week. He's hitting third and playing right field against lefty Tommy Milone on Monday. Martinez has collected at least one hit in each of his last […]

Carlos Martinez Will Return in the Bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) will return to the Cardinals as a relief pitcher. Interim manager Mike Shildt said it would take too long for Martinez to build back up to a starter, so making him a reliever made more sense. Martinez threw a bullpen session on Monday and is expected to […]

Billy Hamilton Sitting Out on Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Mason Williams will draw the start in center field and bat sixth against righty Mike Clevinger. The Reds are short on outfield options, but Williams has been making the most out of his opportunity. However, Clevinger […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Lead off on Monday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario will lead off and play third base against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. This is the second straight game that Candelario will lead off. He went 2-for-4 against the Twins on Sunday, so the Tigers will give him another shot in that spot. Righty Reynaldo Lopez is pitching […]

Neil Walker to Start in Right Field Monday

New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker will draw the start in right field and bat eighth versus Mets' righty Jacob deGrom. Shane Robinson has been starting in the outfield lately, but will get the night off on Monday. Walker has been hot lately, so that is likely why he's starting over Robinson in a tough […]

Sean Reid-Foley Will Make MLB Debut Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Sean Reid-Foley will make his major league debut against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Reliever Danny Barnes has been optioned to Triple A, while righty pitcher Brandon Cumpton has been designated for assignment. Reid-Foley was 12-4 with a 2.98 ERA in the minors this season. He's a fairly decent […]

Martin Prado Lands on Disabled List

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (quad) has been placed on the disabled list on Monday. Prado was forced to leave the first game of a doubleheader versus the Atlanta Braves after just one-bat. The Marlins have put Prado on the DL before the second game, so expect someone to be called up shortly. Miami […]

Michael Fulmer Will Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at High-A Lakeland in a day or two, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Fulmer has been sidelined for a month due to a strained left oblique. Most likely Fulmer is going to need a couple of rehab starts before he rejoins the Tigers. […]

Ryan Madson is Dealing with Back Pain

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson (back) could be headed to the disabled list after Sunday's meltdown against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran righty gave up a game winning grand slam to David Bote in the ninth inning on Sunday. Afterwards, Madson admitted he's been dealing with back pain that makes it difficult for him […]

Doug Fister Will Not Return This Season

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Doug Fister (knee) will not return this season, according to Levi Weaver. Fister is still rehabbing, but by the time he was healthy enough to return, the regular season would've basically been over already. The veteran righty has been sidelined since early June with a right knee strain. Fister was not […]

Nomar Mazara Will Continue Rehab Work on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (thumb) will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. It sounds like Mazara will likely continue his rehab work through Thursday, so fantasy owners shouldn't expect him back until late this week. Mazara has been sidelined since July 17, but should be ready to roll this weekend.

Lewis Brinson Should Return Next Week

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (hip) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Brinson has been out since early July due to a bone bruise in his right hip. Assuming everything goes well, Brinson should be able to rejoin the Marlins by next week or so. He's hitting .186/.232/.338 with 10 home runs […]

JaCoby Jones Placed on 10-Day DL

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. He was forced to leave Sunday's game with the injury and is expected to see extended rest. There is no timetable for his return and hamstring issues have a tendency to linger. Mikie Mahtook took Jones' spot on the […]

Martin Prado Exits Early on Monday

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (quad) was forced to exit early after one-bat during Monday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. Miguel Rojas replaced him in the lineup and is expected to draw the start for Prado is game 2 of the doubleheader. The injury is not believed to be serious, so hopefully it's just […]

David Wright Will Play in Second Rehab Game Monday

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) will play five innings at third base on Monday in his second rehab game with High-A St. Lucie. Wright went 0-for-3 during his first rehab game on Sunday. It's a great sign that Wright is able to play in back-to-back contests. He is hoping to make back […]

Adam Wainwright to Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment at High-A Palm Beach on Monday. Wainwright will throw one inning on Monday, but has been throwing bullpen sessions without any issues. The veteran righty is hopeful that he can return before the end of the season. However, […]

Keury Mella Optioned, Cody Reed Recalled

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Keury Mella has been optioned to Triple A on Monday. He threw 47 pitches, while allowing four hits and five runs on Sunday versus the Diamondbacks. Reliever Cody Reed has been recalled to take Mella's spot on the active roster. He'll likely operate in middle relief, so this won't mean much […]