Roberto Osuna Acquired by Astros

The Houston Astros have acquired relief pitcher Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. In exchange for Osuna the Jays are receiving pitchers Ken Giles, David Paulino, and Hector Perez. Osuna isn't eligible to return from his 75-game suspension for domestic violence until August 5. Hector Rondon will continue to close for Houston […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Serving as DH, Roman Quinn Starting

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter against lefty David Price on Monday. Cabrera has started at second base and shortstop with Philly, but the Phillies get a designated hitter while playing in Boston. Scott Kingery will start at shortstop while Cesar Hernandez plays second. Nick Williams has […]

Ervin Santana Making Home Debut on Monday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana will make his 2018 home debut in Minnesota on Monday. Santana made his 2018 debut against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, but allowed three runs on seven hits in a no decision. It's impossible to judge a pitcher off one start, but Santana did look a little rusty against […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Increasing Baseball Activites

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle) has been cleared to increase baseball activities. However, Rodriguez has not been cleared to throw off a mound yet, but that could happen soon. It seems that Rodriguez is recovering quickly, but will likely be out until late August or early September.

Greg Allen Recalled, Adam Plutko Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen has been recalled from Triple-A on Monday. In a corresponding move the Indians have optioned pitcher Adam Plutko to Triple-A Columbus. Allen has not done much with the bat this season, but he gives the Indians depth in the outfield. Allen will start in the outfield and bat ninth against […]

Christian Arroyo Suffers Concussion

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (concussion) was hit in the head by a pitch on Sunday with Triple-A Durham and reportedly suffered a concussion. It's unclear how long Arroyo will be sidelined, but the Rays are going to be cautious with him. Arroyo was acquired from the Giants in the Evan Longoria trade. Arroyo […]

Johnny Cueto Likely Headed Back to DL

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) is likely headed back to the disabled list, according to the Giants general manager Bobby Evans. Cueto reportedly still felt pain in his elbow while throwing against the Braves on Saturday. Cueto was already forced to miss a couple of months due to a sprained right elbow. […]

Sam Freeman Lands on 10-Day DL

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Sam Freeman (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list as of Monday. The Braves decided to give Freeman some time to rest his shoulder. The newly-acquired Brad Brach will replace Freeman on the Braves active roster. Freeman should be left on the waiver wire, but Brach should immediately step […]

Carlos Martinez Activated, Luke Gregerson to DL

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (oblique) has rejoined the Cards rotation after missing nearly two weeks with a strained right oblique. Martinez will draw the start against the Rockies on Monday. Relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day DL. Lefty Chasen Shreve who was newly acquired by the Cardinals […]

Tyler Naquin Scratched, Rajai Davis Starting

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin (hip) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Friday. Rajai Davis will replace him in center field and face righty Mike Fiers. It's unclear how serious Naquin's hip issue is, but he could end up on the disabled list. Davis is not worth add in fantasy leagues or using […]

Zach Davies Will Make Rehab Start on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) will make a rehab start at Class A on Friday. Davies was scheduled to make a rehab start on Thursday, but was scratched due to back tightness. He's been unable to pitch for the Brewers in almost two months, so Davies starting on Friday is a good sign. […]

Joakim Soria Activated, Jacob Barnes Optioned to Triple A

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Joakim Soria has been activated for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The newly-acquired righty will bring veteran experience to a fairly young Brewers bullpen. The acquisition of Soria also gives the Brewers another option in the ninth inning. Righty Jacob Barnes has been optioned to Triple A to make […]

Julio Urias Could Join Dodgers Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias (shoulder) is a serious candidate to join the Dodgers bullpen down the stretch of the season, according to manager Dave Roberts. Urias has nearly recovered from shoulder surgery and is getting closer to a rehab assignment. Urias was impressive with the Dodgers in 2016 and could end up as […]

Mark Reynolds Starting on Friday

Washington Nationals corner infielder Mark Reynolds will join the Nats starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Reynolds will bat seventh and play third base against righty Pablo Lopez. Anthony Rendon has been placed on the paternity leave list, so he'll miss the beginning of the weekend series versus the Marlins. Reynolds is […]

Jake Lamb Lands on 10-Day DL

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. Lamb was forced to leave Thursday's game with a left shoulder contusion. The D-Backs were calling the injury day-to-day, but it appears to be a little more serious than that. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been recalled to take Lamb's spot […]

Jeff McNeil Starting, Devin Mesoraco Out on Friday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil has joined the starting lineup for Friday's game following the Asdrubal Cabrera trade. McNeil will play second base and bat sixth versus righty Ivan Nova. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh on Friday. Devin Mesoraco will get a routine day off for this […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Traded to Phillies

New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange for Cabrera the Mets will receive Double A pitcher Franklyn Kilome. This season Kilome has a 4.24 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 19 starts with Double-A Reading. Cabrera is hitting .277/.329/.488 with 18 homers and 58 RBI this season and […]

Shohei Ohtani in Lineup Against Lefty

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Jefry Marte was expected to be in the lineup against Wade LeBlanc, but that is not the case on Friday. Ohtani will DH and bat second against LeBlanc.

Miguel Sano Recalled by Twins

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has been recalled by the Twins on Friday. Sano was sent to the minor leagues by the Twins earlier in the season, but the Eduardo Escobar trade opens up a spot for Sano on the MLB roster. Sano is hitting .203/.270/.405 with seven homers over 37 games this season […]

Starling Marte, Corey Dickerson Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Starling Marte and Corey Dickerson are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Sean Rodriguez will bat seventh and play center field, while Jordan Luplow will lead off and play left field against lefty Jason Vargas. Both players could be sleeper options in DFS contests. Marte […]

Mitch Moreland Dealing With Knee Soreness

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Friday. Moreland is hitting .190/.284/.254 over his last 19 games and reportedly is dealing with left knee soreness. There is a chance he's available off the bench, but Steve Pearce should be fine at first […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Eduardo Escobar for Three Prospects

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for three prospects. The Twins are receiving righty pitcher Jhoan Duran and outfielders Ernie De La Trinidad, Gabriel Maciel. All three players are currently at Class-A Kane County. Escobar should continue his solid season in Arizona. He's hitting .274/.338/.514 with 15 home […]

Sonny Gray Should Make Next Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray (thumb) exited early during Thursday's start against the Kansas City Royals. Gray took a comebacker off hit thumb and was forced to come out of the game. The X-rays on Gray's thumb came back clean, so he should be fine to make his next scheduled start. Gray plans […]

Starlin Castro Could Be An Option for Yankees

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro could be headed out of Miami by the end of this month. The Yankees are going to be without Aaron Judge for some time, so could Castro be a fit in New York? Apparently, Castro could be a possible fit for the Yankees, according to Buster Olney and Max […]

Tyler Lyons Designated for Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons has been designated for assignment on Friday. Lyons posted a 8.64 ERA in 27 appearances with 16 earned runs in 16 innings with the Cards this season. However, Lyons put together two solid seasons with the Cardinals during 2016 and 2017. He's not worth owning in fantasy leagues […]

Brett Cecil to DL, Four Pitchers Recalled

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (foot) has been placed on the disabled list on Friday. The Cards have recalled pitchers Luke Weaver, Dakota Hudson, Daniel Poncedeleon and Tyler Webb from Triple-A Memphis. Weaver, Hudson, and Poncedeleon are all worth a look in fantasy leagues, while Webb belongs on the waiver wire right now. Cecil […]

Sam Tuivailala Traded to Mariners

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala has been traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The Cardinals acquired righty pitcher Seth Elledge in exchange for Tuivailala. Elledge had a 1.17 ERA and nine saves during 31 games in Single A this season. The Cardinals assigned Elledge to Double A. Tuivailala had a 3.69 ERA […]

Thyago Vieira Recalled on Friday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Thyago Vieira has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Vieira posted a 5.05 ERA and 50/24 K/BB ratio over 41 innings in Triple A this season. The hard-throwing righty had an ugly ERA, but did manage to save six games for Charlotte, and only allowed two home runs through […]

Tyler Danish Recalled From Triple-A

Chicago White Sox pitcher Tyler Danish has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Danish has posted a 3.06 ERA with a 46/26 K/BB in 29 appearances and thrown 64.2 innings this season in Triple A. Chris Volstad has been designated for assignment to make room for Danish on the 25-man roster. Volstad has posted […]

Athletics Are Seeking Left-Handed Outfield Bat

The Oakland Athletics appear to be buyers at the trade deadline and have made their needs very clear. The A's are searching for pitching just like most teams during the trade deadline. However, Oakland is also searching for a left-handed outfield bat. Nick Martini is currently on the roster due to Matt Joyce (back) being […]