Willson Contreras is Not Starting on Monday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chris Gimenez will bat eighth and draw the start behind the plate on Monday. Contreras has been cold lately, so this is likely just manager Joe Maddon giving him extra rest. Contreras needs to be […]

Nick Ahmed is Not Starting Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Ahmed has been struggling lately, so it's not surprising to see him getting the night off on Monday. Ketel Marte will draw the start at shortstop and bat fifth for the D-Backs. Ahmed has some deep […]

Joey Gallo is Out on Monday

Texas Rangers corner infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Monday versus the San Diego Padres. Gallo was forced to leave Saturday's game due to left hamstring tightness. However, the Rangers are facing lefty Joey Lucchesi on Monday. Gallo is hitting a rough .151/.235/.370 versus southpaws this season. Gallo played on […]

Tim Beckham Activated Off DL, Starting Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Tim Beckham (groin) has been activated from the 60-day disabled list and is starting at third base on Monday. Beckham missed two months following core muscle surgery. He's batting .179/.247/.262 over his first 23 games prior to his injury. Beckham is worth a look in AL-only leagues and some mixed leagues.

Danny Valencia Out of The Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Seattle Mariners. Tim Beckham is back off the disabled list, so that will eat away at Valencia's playing time. Valencia does not have good career numbers off Felix Hernandez, which is likely why he's not playing. Valencia is […]

Dylan Bundy is Questionable for Thursday's Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (ankle) is reportedly questionable for his next start versus the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Bundy rolled his ankle while running the bases in Saturday's contest with the Braves. Bundy is expected to be fine, but he could land on the disabled list for a short period of time. More […]

Jeremy Hellickson is Ready to Rejoin Rotation

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (hamstring) is expected to rejoin the Nats rotation next time around, according to manager Dave Martinez. Hellickson has been out since June 3, when he recorded just one out before exiting due to a hamstring strain. Hellickson owns a 2.28 ERA over nine outings with Washington this season. He's […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session on Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Carrasco says his elbow felt fine and he'll throw again on Wednesday. He's been sidelined since June 16 but appears to be making solid progress. There is a small chance he returns to the Indians rotation by the end of June, […]

Clay Buchholz Placed on 10-Day DL

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. The veteran righty suffered the injury during his start on Sunday versus the Pirates. Buchholz does not think the injury is serious, but he'll take four days off from throwing. He'll likely need more than […]

Clayton Kershaw Will Return Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) will return to the starting rotation on Saturday against the New York Mets. Kershaw was scheduled to make a rehab start on Saturday, but the team has decided to not go that route. Kershaw will have a fairly favorable matchup against the Mets. Fantasy owners can go […]

Jay Bruce Has No Timetable for Return

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) said he is not putting a time frame on his return. Bruce will take the proper time he needs to reset his body from his hip strain. There was a chance he'd only miss 10 days and return before the end of June, but that looks unlikely. […]

Adeiny Hechavarria is Out on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Daniel Robertson will cover second base, while Willy Adames is at shortstop. It appears the Rays want to give their younger infielders more playing time, so Hechavarria could be on his way out of […]

Brett Gardner is Starting on Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Gardner missed five games prior to this due to a lingering knee issue. Gardner will lead off and play left field on Friday. He's in a favorable matchup versus Rays' starter Ryne Stanek. However, […]

Colin Moran Sitting on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lefty Patrick Corbin is on the mound for the D-Backs, so David Freese will draw the start at third base. Moran is an option in deep leagues, but most leagues should have better offensive third […]

Francisco Cervelli Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It sounds like a routine day off for Cervelli, so fantasy owners do not need to worry about an injury. Elias Diaz will be behind the plate and bat fifth on Friday. Cervelli should remain owned […]

Ryan Braun is Out Again on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest. The Brewers are still calling the issue day-to-day, so he won't be going on the disabled list just yet. Jesus Aguilar will play first base, while Eric Thames, Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain cover the outfield on Friday. Braun has […]

Jeremy Hellickson Will Make Rehab Start Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start on Sunday. Manager Dave Martinez said the plan was for Hellickson to throw five to six innings or up to 85 pitches. Hellickson has an impressive 2.28 ERA over nine outings this season. However, he's won just two of those starts […]

Francisco Liriano Will Return on Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (hamstring) will return to the starting rotation for Saturday's contest against the Cleveland Indians. Liriano got destroyed in his lone rehab start. He allowed eight runs and 11 hits over just four innings of work. Liriano has a 3.90 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 45/29 K/BB ratio over 57 innings […]

Martin Perez To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Hickory on Monday. Perez threw live batting practice on Wednesday, which is a positive sign for him. He's been out since late April and has a 9.67 ERA in five starts this season. Fantasy owners can leave him on […]

Michael Hermosillo Recalled From Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Michael Hermosillo has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. Chris Young (hamstring) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday but could still be bothered by lingering hamstring issues. Mike Trout (finger) has been cleared to serve as the designated hitter, but he will not play the outfield Thursday. Hermosillo has been […]

Tyler Skaggs Scratched From Thursday's Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (hamstring) has been scratched from Thursday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays. Skaggs is listed as day-to-day and will be evaluated in a few days. John Lamb will get the emergency start in place of Skaggs on Thursday.

Albert Almora Jr. Sitting on Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Jason Heyward, Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber will cover the outfield for the Cubs on Thursday. Almora has been exceeding expectations on offense this season. However, he does not offer much more than batting average in […]

Orlando Arcia is Not Starting Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The struggling shortstop will get the night off to rest. Eric Sogard will bat seventh and play shortstop on Thursday. Arcia has been hard to own this season. He should be left on the waiver […]

Brandon Crawford Returns From Paternity List

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (personal) has been reinstated from the paternity list on Thursday. Kelby Tomlinson has been optioned to Triple-A to make room for Crawford on the 25-man roster. The Giants have not announced their starting lineup yet, but it's assumed that Crawford would be starting on Thursday. He should be owned […]

Jake Lamb is Not Starting on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's likely just a routine day off for the lefty slugger. Daniel Descalso will draw the start at third base on Thursday. Lamb has struggled this season since returning from the disabled list. However, his […]

Ben Zobrist is Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Javier Baez will play second, while Addison Russell starts at shortstop. Zobrist has cooled off a bit lately but is still worth a look in mixed leagues.

Chris Davis Will Return on Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's contest, according to manager Buck Showalter. The slumping slugger has not played in over a week. The Orioles have been giving him time off to work on his swing. Mark Trumbo will draw the start at first base on Thursday. […]

Freddy Peralta Will Start on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta will draw the start against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Peralta last pitched on June 19 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went six innings with seven strikeouts and allowed zero earned runs. Peralta is becoming a hot pickup, and owners in need of […]

Pedro Alvarez Heads to Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Pedro Alvarez has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. He was designated for assignment earlier in the week and is now off the Orioles 40-man roster. Alvarez hit eight home runs and knocked in 18 runs, but hit just .180 before being demoted. He belongs on the waiver […]

Ryan Braun Remains Out on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be his second straight game on the bench. Eric Thames will play left field and bat leadoff on Thursday. However, Braun is not heading to the disabled list. The injury is only considered […]