Jake Arrieta Will Start on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta will draw the start for the first game of the second half on Friday versus the San Diego Padres. Vince Velasquez and Nick Pivetta will draw the starts for Saturday and Sunday. Arrieta pitched very well his last two contests before the All-Star break, and should be owned in […]

Jose Alvarado Reinstated From Medical Leave

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (personal) has been reinstated from family medical emergency leave on Wednesday. Alvarado missed the last few games before the All-Star break, but is back for the beginning of the second half. He is posting a 2.58 ERA and 42/19 K/BB ratio over 38 1/3 innings this season. He […]

Wilson Ramos Officially Placed on DL

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) has been officially placed on the 10-day disabled list as of Wednesday. Ramos is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of July. Jesus Sucre is expected to see a bulk of the playing time behind the plate, while Ramos is sidelined. The Rays will need to call […]

Tyler O'Neill Reinstated From the DL on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) has been reinstated from the 10-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Memphis. O'Neill was recalled from the minors on July 2, but ended up on the disabled list July 5. O'Neill did not hit well during his brief time in the MLB, but he should be back […]

Manny Machado Doesn't Know Anything About Being Traded

Baltimore Orioles infielder Manny Machado said he doesn't know anything about a trade on Tuesday. The rumors continue to heat up, but apparently Machado is not in the loop about the trade. Machado is unsure whether or not he'll begin the second half of the season with the Orioles. The Orioles reportedly had a deal […]

Jake Marisnick Active for Triple-A Fresno Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on July 13. He was in the big leagues for a brief period of time earlier this month. Marisnick has not been able to do much with the bat, so he'll stay down in Triple-A for the moment. There is a good chance he ends […]

Pedro Baez Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Baez (biceps) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Baez has been sidelined for roughly a month with tendinitis in his right biceps. It appears that Baez is on track to rejoin the Dodgers bullpen after the All-Star break. Baez has […]

Andrew Miller Pitches Well in Rehab Debut

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) pitched a hitless inning during his rehab debut at Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. He struck out two of the three batters he faced, and need just 12 pitches to get through the inning. Miller will likely need a few more rehab appearances before he rejoins the Indians. He […]

Miguel Sano Placed on Temporary Inactive List

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Miguel Sano (personal) has been placed on the temporarily inactive list. Sano has reportedly returned to the Dominic Republic "to deal with a family situation." Sano is expected to return to Fort Myers in a few days. Sano has given fantasy owners pretty much nothing this season. It doesn't sound like […]

Sean Doolittle Throws on Flat Ground Monday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (toe) was able to throw off flat ground during batting practice on Monday. According to Chelsea Janes, Doolittle said he was fine throwing and thinks his DL stint will be short. The Nats placed Doolittle on the DL due to a pinched nerve in a toe on his left foot. It […]

Ryan Zimmerman Plays Well During Rehab Game

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) went 2-for-2 with a double, walk, and three runs scored during Monday's rehab game with Potomac. He was also able to play five innings at first base without any issues. Zimmerman is expected to rejoin the Nats on Friday following the All-Star break. Matt Adams, Mark Reynolds and […]

Trevor Gott Optioned to Triple-A

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Trevor Gott has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Gott posted a 4.96 ERA during 18 relief appearances with the Nats this season. The Nats are expected to activate Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) off the DL on Friday, so this opens up a spot on the 25-man roster.

Austin Jackson Officially Becomes Free Agent

Veteran outfielder Austin Jackson has officially been released by the Texas Rangers. Jackson was expected to be released after being traded by the Giants to Texas in a salary dump move. Jackson was hitting .242/.309/.295 with 13 runs knocked in over 59 games with the Giants this season. He performed fantastic with the Indians in […]

Gleyber Torres Aiming to Return Next Week

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (hip) hopes to be activated off the disabled list on July 23. Torres took batting practice on Sunday as he continues to work his way back from a right hip strain. Torres is expected to play some games at High-A Tampa, and will hopefully be able to rejoin the […]

A.J. Pollock Sitting Out on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Jon Jay will take over center field and bat first against righty Anibal Sanchez. Jay is not worth a look in DFS contests despite batting first. Jay has been in an ugly slump this week and […]

Derek Dietrich is Out on Friday

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. This looks like a routine day off for Dietrich, so Garrett Cooper will bat sixth and start in left field against Jake Arrieta. Cooper has been hitting a little better lately, but is not a recommended […]

Odubel Herrera, Nick Williams Out on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielders Odubel Herrera and Nick Williams are both out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest versus the Miami Marlins. Both outfielders will get the day off with the Marlins starting lefty Wei-Yin Chen. Aaron Altherr bats eighth and is in center field, while Trevor Plouffe bats third and is in right field. […]

Trea Turner Sitting Out on Friday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. It appears Turner is just getting a day off to rest, so fantasy owners don't need to worry about an injury. Wilmer Difo will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Noah Syndergaard. DFS players […]

Didi Gregorius is Not Starting on Friday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. This looks like a normal day off for Gregorius, while Tyler Wade draws the start at shortstop and bats eighth ninth against righty Shane Bieber. Wade is struggling heavily with the bat this season and […]

Lourdes Gurriel Remains in the Lineup Friday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel remains in the starting lineup for the third straight game on Friday. Aledmys Diaz who is normally the starting shortstop will get the night off. Gurriel will play shortstop and bat second against righty Rick Porcello on Friday. Gurriel is not an option in fantasy leagues, but he's been hot […]

Jonathan Villar is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman/outfielder Jonathan Villar is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar has not played much over the last week, but will be starting at second base and batting sixth against righty Nick Kingham. Villar is not normally a solid DFS player, but he is facing a […]

Albert Pujols Lands on 10-Day DL

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (knee) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Angels are calling the injury left knee inflammation. It's unclear who the Angels are calling up to take over Pujols spot on the active roster. The Angels have three games in a row without a DH before the […]

Sam Travis Starting at DH on Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Sam Travis is back on the big league roster due to outfielder Andrew Benintendi landing on the bereavement list. Travis figures to get in some playing time this weekend, but should be sent back down to Triple-A after that. Travis is serving as DH on Friday, and batting seventh against […]

Steve Pearce Not Playing on Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce (shin) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Pearce is reportedly still sore after taking a pitch off his left shin during Thursday's contest. Mitch Moreland will start at first base and bat fifth against lefty Ryan Borucki on Friday. Pearce […]

Jimmy Nelson Likely Out Until September

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) is likely going to be sidelined until the month of September, according to manager Craig Counsell. Brewers general manager David Stearns said earlier this month that Nelson likely wouldn't be back until September, but now Counsell has confirmed the news. Any fantasy owners that were stashing Nelson can […]

Jose Iglesias Remains Out of the Lineup

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (hand) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday. Iglesias has been forced out of action with a bruised left hand, and is considered day-to-day. Ronny Rodriguez will play shortstop and bat seventh versus lefty Dallas Keuchel. Rodriguez is not a fantasy option or a […]

Matt Kemp Sitting Out on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Andrew Toles will start in center field and bat sixth against righty Tyson Ross. Joc Pederson will move from center over to left field for this contest and bat first. If there is one […]

Gary Sanchez Could Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) could begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Sanchez continues to work his way back from a groin issue that has forced him out of action since June 25. Sanchez should be ready to rejoin the Yankees after the All-Star break, assuming he begins […]

Matt Duffy Resting on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It's a rest day for Duffy, so Daniel Robertson will bat second and fill in at third base against righty Kyle Gibson. Robertson does not exactly scream "great DFS option", but with Jake Bauers and […]

Adam Eaton Sitting Out on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Michael A. Taylor will jump into the starting lineup batting seventh and playing center field against lefty Steven Matz. This is clearly just a platoon move to get Taylor in the lineup versus left-handed pitching. […]