Daniel Murphy Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) is back in the starting lineup for the first time in 2018. Murphy will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. He rejoined the Nats on Sunday, but Tuesday will be his first game action of the season. Murphy should […]

Carson Smith Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Carson Smith (shoulder) will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday. Smith was injured while throwing his glove in frustration. Manager Alex Cora said Smith is likely done for the season. Smith was not really worth owning in fantasy leagues anyway, but should be dropped in all leagues now.

Juan Nicasio Placed on 10-Day Disabled List

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Juan Nicasio (knee) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Nicasio was roughed up his last outing on Wednesday, so this injury could've been part of the reason. Nicasio is posting a 5.34 ERA, but has a 37/2 K/BB ratio this season. Most fantasy owners can find better […]

Rhys Hoskins Could Return on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/outfielder Rhys Hoskins (jaw) could be activated from the disabled list as early as Saturday. Manager Gabe Kapler said on Friday "it’s not out of the question" that Hoskins is activated on Saturday. He fractured his jaw late last month, but sounds like he's very close to a return. He should be […]

Andrew Miller Throws Bullpen Session on Friday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Friday. Miller has been out the last two weeks due to inflammation in his right knee. The Indians have not announced the next step in Miller's recovery yet. It does not sound like Miller is too far away from a return. He […]

Rich Hill Will Throw Sim Game on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (blister) will throw a four-inning simulated game on Saturday. Hill could rejoin the Dodgers without a rehab assignment if he's able to get through the sim game without any issues. Hill has missed nearly a month of action but could be back in the Dodgers rotation next weekend. […]

Mike Dunn Placed on 10-Day DL

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Mike Dunn (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday. The team is calling the injury a left rhomboid strain, and it's something that has bothered Dunn for multiple weeks. It's unclear how long Dunn is going to be on the shelf for at this time. He's been […]

Jon Jay Will Lead Off for D-Backs on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay will lead off and play right field in his D-backs debut on Friday. He was acquired from the Royals in a trade earlier this week. Jay should see daily starts in Arizona due to all the injuries in the D-backs outfield. He's a solid contact hitter with some above-average speed. […]

Joe Mauer Isn't Ready for Game Action

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) reportedly isn't close to being cleared for game action. Sadly, Mauer's concussion symptoms returned last week, but he resumed workouts this week without any issues yet. The Twins have not announced a timetable for Mauer and he'll still need to go on a rehab assignment before returning to […]

Nick Vincent To Go On Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Nick Vincent (groin) is scheduled to go on a rehab assignment this weekend. Vincent could be activated early next week if everything goes as planned. He's been out of action the last couple of weeks due to a strained right groin. The Mariners are going to play with seven pitchers in […]

Adam Engel is Nursing Hamstring Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) is nursing a right hamstring injury. This is likely why Trayce Thompson has started the last two games in center field. The White Sox are not currently putting Engel on the disabled list. He's considered day-to-day, but if the issue lingers then obviously they will need to put […]

Daniel Murphy Continues to Make Progress

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) is feeling much better, according to manager Dave Martinez. However, the Nats would like Murphy to play three to four games in a row before activating him. Martinez said earlier in the week that Murphy was "still a ways" from returning to the Nats roster. He should still […]

Johnny Cueto Throws Bullpen Session on Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Friday. There still is more work to do before Cueto is able to rejoin the Giants rotation. Assuming everything goes well, Cueto could be back in three to four weeks. Hopefully, Cueto is ready by the end of June, but that's […]

Avisail Garcia Will Go On Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) said he's going on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Garcia ran the bases on Wednesday and said he felt great and was able to run without any pain. The White Sox are hopeful that Garcia can return by the end of June. He's only worth […]

Darren O'Day Could Return on Saturday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (elbow) could return the O's bullpen as early as Saturday. O'Day is making another rehab appearance at High-A Frederick on Thursday. There was talk of O'Day returning on Thursday, but the team decided they want to give him another outing after struggling on Tuesday. He might be worth adding […]

Alex Colome Will Pitch on Thursday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Alex Colome has not pitched in four games. Manager Scott Servais said that he will pitch in Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Colome has a 3.51 ERA, 27 strikeouts, and 12 saves this season. He's not going to see many save chances because of Edwin Diaz. However, he should […]

Brandon Belt Could Return Next Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (appendix) could possibly return as early as next Friday. He will return to Arizona to continue his work at the team facility. However, Belt will still need to get in some rehab games before returning to the big leagues. Fantasy owners will likely just need to hang on […]

Zach Britton Could Return Next Week

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) could return to the Orioles bullpen as early as next Wednesday. Britton will throw in back-to-back outings Sunday and Monday, so he's getting closer to a return. This a good news for fantasy owners who have been patiently stashing Britton all season. He should be owned in all leagues that […]

Paul Blackburn Making Season Debut on Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (forearm) has been activated from the 60-day disabled list on Thursday. He will make his season debut against the Tampa Bay Rays after missing 10 weeks due to a right forearm strain. Blackburn has a 3.22 ERA over his first 10 major league starts in 2017. He's a streaming […]

Francisco Liriano Will Throw Sim Game Next Week

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a simulated game early next week. Assuming that goes well, Liriano will likely make a rehab start within the next four or five days. He landed on the disabled list May 29 but could be back with the Tigers soon. Liriano is 3-2 with […]

Tony Cingrani Placed on 10-Day DL

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tony Cingrani (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday. The team recalled reliever Pedro Baez to replace Cingrani on the active roster. Cingrani's velocity has been down this season and he's clearly struggled during his first 28 outings in 2018. Cingrani can be left on the […]

Jordan Zimmermann Will Likely Have One More Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) is scheduled to throw one more rehab start before rejoining the Tigers. He is currently pitching with the Triple-A club, but appears close to returning to the big leagues. Zimmermann struggled early in the season, but could be worth a look in deeper leagues.

Jeimer Candelario is Available Off The Bench

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. However, Candelario is available off the bench to pinch hit if asked. He was pulled from Tuesday's contest after jamming his right index finger. The X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like a […]

Matt Joyce Hopeful to Return on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Joyce is hopeful that he can return to the lineup for Wednesday's contest. He has not played since he left Saturday's game against the Royals due to tightness in his lower back. This is not a […]

J.P. Crawford Could Return Soon

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (forearm) has moved up from High-A Clearwater to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Crawford has been out since April 29 with a right forearm strain. He's not hitting well during his rehab games in High-A, so the team wants to see more from him before he rejoins the Phillies. Crawford has struggled […]

Devin Mesoraco is Out on Tuesday's Lineup

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (hamstring) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. He was removed from Saturday's game due to tightness in his left hamstring. Manager Mickey Callaway said Mesoraco could play, but the team wants to be cautious. There is a good chance that Mesoraco gets a couple of […]

Tim Lincecum Will Likely Be Cut By Rangers

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tim Lincecum (blister) is likely to be cut by the team later this week. The Rangers have reportedly decided against calling up Lincecum when his 30-day period runs out on Wednesday. He could stay in the minor leagues with the Rangers, but the most likely option would be Lincecum becoming a […]

Albert Pujols Not in Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (rest) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals. This sounds like it's just a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Shohei Ohtani is also out of Tuesday's lineup, but that is likely because he is pitching on Wednesday. Mike Trout will serve as […]

Darren O'Day Could Come Off DL on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (elbow) could come off the disabled list on Thursday. O'Day is on a rehab assignment with Delmarva currently. He has been out since early May, but he will likely be back with the team this week. Assuming there are no setbacks, O'Day could be back to closing games for […]

Jordan Montgomery To Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on Tuesday. He's been out since May with what the team described as a strained left elbow. He'll miss the rest of the 2018 season and likely all of the 2019 season as well. He can be dropped in all leagues […]