John Hicks Will Start At First on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers catcher/first baseman John Hicks will draw the start at first on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Miguel Cabrera (bicep) is done for the season, so a bunch of playing time has opened up at first base. Hicks is expected to see a majority of the playing time at first base. Ronny Rodriguez has […]

Byron Buxton Takes Batting Practice on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) took batting practice on Wednesday, but is still a ways from returning. Buxton is reportedly feeling good, but the Twins aren't going to push him too hard. Speed is a huge part of his game and it's tough for him to run fast when he continues to experience pain […]

Joe Mauer Aiming For A Return on Friday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) is aiming to be activated on Friday in Cleveland. Mauer played in his first rehab game on Tuesday with Triple-A Rochester. He is expected to play first base for Rochester on Wednesday. Mauer is hoping to be ready for Friday's contest against the Indians if his concussion symptoms […]

Jose Martinez Will Miss Weekend Series

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez (personal) will miss the upcoming weekend series against the Chicago Cubs. Martinez will head to Venezuela for the birth of his child. Martinez will be in the lineup against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. He should be owned in just about every fantasy league right now.

Kenta Maeda Activated From DL, Starting Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (hip) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start on Wednesday. Daniel Corcino has been optioned to Triple-A to make room for Maeda on the active roster. Maeda has been out since late May, but will be on the mound against the Rangers on Wednesday. […]

Jeremy Hellickson Does Light Throwing

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (hamstring) continues to work his way back from a right hamstring strain. He landed on the disabled list June 5 but isn't expected back until late June. Hellickson has done some light throwing, but he's mainly just trying to strengthen his hamstring. Those in deeper leagues should hang onto […]

Stephen Strasburg Remains Shut Down

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday. Manager Dave Martinez says that Strasburg will remain shut down for now. The team is calling the injury right shoulder inflammation. It's unclear when Strasburg will return to the Nats rotation. He should remain owned in all leagues right […]

Kurt Suzuki Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (rest) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the New York Mets. Tyler Flowers will draw the start behind the plate and bat fifth. This marks the third game in a row that Suzuki has missed. It's tough for the Braves to find regular playing time for both Suzuki and […]

Austin Meadows Out on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Pirates have the issue of having four everyday outfielders, but only three spots. Fantasy owners who have Meadows are quite aware of the consistent changing of outfielders. However, Meadows still deserves to be owned, especially in deeper leagues.

Francisco Cervelli Out of The Lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (head) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the third straight game that Cervelli has missed after leaving Saturday's contest due to injury. Elias Diaz will draw the start at catcher and bat fifth on Tuesday. Cervelli should remain owned in most leagues. Hopefully this […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Is Throwing Off Bullpen Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) is throwing off the bullpen mound on Tuesday. It's a positive sign towards Ryu's reutrn, but he's not expected back until after the All-Star break. Ryu was pitching well before the injury, but it could be difficult to hold onto him. Fantasy owners without a DL slot […]

Troy Tulowitzki Believes He'll Return This Season

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (heels) believes that he will be able to return this season. Tulo said this about his possible return, “I would like to think so. I don’t want to sit here and (say) for sure I’ll be back but at the same time I like my chances." Whether or not […]

Gary Sanchez Resting on Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Washington Nationals. Austin Romine will draw the start at catcher, but fantasy owners don't need to worry. This is just a routine day off for the slugger Sanchez. He's hitting .190 this season, but has 12 homers and 35 RBI […]

Eric Thames Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Thames has missed the last six weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Thames was actually activated on Monday, but did not play against the lefty Jose Quintana. He's back in the Brewers lineup on Tuesday and […]

Ronald Acuna Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (knee) could begin a rehab assignment by this weekend. He reportedly has no pain while running, but the Braves want to wait a little longer before sending Acuna out for rehab. It's unclear how many at-bats the Braves want Acuna to receive before he's eligible to return. A return within […]

Adam Ottavino Could Be Activated on Thursday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (oblique) threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday. Ottavino said he felt normal afterwards, but he will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. There is a chance that Ottavino could be activated on Thursday, but there has been no official word yet. He should be owned in most fantasy leagues […]

Matt Albers Placed on 10-Day DL

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Brewers have recalled Jorge Lopez from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take the spot on the active roster. Albers was roughed up his last couple of outings, but he was pitching well overall this season. He won't have many save […]

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 […]