Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is Making Season Debut on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) has been reinstated from the Injured List on Saturday. Gurriel is set to make his season debut after missing the beginning of the season while recovering from ACL surgery he underwent last September. The assumption was that Gurriel would be eased back into things and serve as the […]

Willi Castro to Miss Third Straight Game

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the third game in a row that Castro has missed due to a lingering hand issue. Castro was hit by a pitch on Wednesday and hasn't suited up for a game since […]

Daulton Varsho is Absent on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This doesn't come as a surprise after Varsho was forced to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to left knee discomfort. The Jays are considering Varsho as day-to-day and will give him […]

Spencer Arrighetti a Top Option to Bolster Strikeout Totals

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti looked sharp on the mound during his season debut on Wednesday. He tossed six innings, allowing one run, while striking out 10 batters in the win over the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander did allow four walks, which is concerning, but he was excellent outside of that. Given all the […]

Royce Lewis is Beginning Rehab Assignment on Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday at Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins haven't said how long they plan to keep Lewis in the minor leagues. Lewis has been on the Injured List since last Saturday due to a sprained left knee. Barring any setbacks, Lewis […]

Graham Pauley Exits Early With Oblique Injury on Friday

Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley (oblique) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Pauley appeared to have tweaked his oblique while dodging a wild pitch during an at-bat in the seventh inning. He was hitless in two plate appearances before exiting the game. The Marlins will give […]

Noah Schultz Still Worth Picking Up After Shaky Debut?

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz didn't have an ideal beginning to his MLB career. The rookie southpaw allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits, while walking four batters across 4.1 innings of work. The good news is that Schultz struck out four batters and retired five of the last six batters he […]

Carter Jensen is a Must-Add Target at Catcher Position

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen has been picking it up with the bat recently, and fantasy managers are beginning to notice. Jensen had a recent stretch of play where he hit over .300 with three home runs and five RBI in a six-game span. The power numbers have taken a dip since then, but […]

Jorge Soler is a Top Option for Power

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is off to a strong start to the season in the power department. Through 18 games, Soler is slashing .231/.342/.508 with five home runs and a league-leading 18 RBI. The All-Star slugger is currently serving a four-game suspension, but will be back in the mix soon. With that being […]

Spencer Jones is Questionable for Game 1 on Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fellow teammate Peyton Watson (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Game 1, but Jones has a chance to play through his injury. The absence of Watson could potentially mean a bigger role for Jones, assuming he's […]

Peyton Watson is Ruled Out for Game 1 on Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Watson missed the final five games of the regular season due to a lingering hamstring issue. He has been limited to non-contact work in practice. With that being said, Watson hasn't made enough progress to get […]

Moussa Diabate is Available on Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (hip) is available to play ahead of Friday's Play-In game against the Orlando Magic. Diabate will shake the questionable tag and suit up for this elimination contest. The big man finished with eight points and 14 rebounds during the first Play-In victory over the Miami Heat. He played 36 minutes […]

Ayo Dosunmu is Available for Saturday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's playoff contest against the Denver Nuggets. Dosunmu missed the regular season finale due to a calf issue, but he appears to be fine now. The Wolves are glad to have Dosunmu back for the beginning of this series. Over […]

Oswald Peraza Stays Hot in Victory, Tallies Three RBI

Los Angeles Angels infielder Oswald Peraza was doing a little bit of everything during Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. Peraza got revenge on his former club with a two-run home run during Thursday's blowout win. He went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, a homer, three RBI, one walk, and a stolen […]

Clayton Beeter Blows Second Save of the Season

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Clayton Beeter continued to struggle with his command during Thursday's outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Beeter was handed the ball in the ninth inning with a one-run lead on Thursday. The right-hander allowed two walks, one hit, and one run to blow his second save of the season. He was able […]

Angel Zerpa Earns Save on Thursday, Emerging Name to Monitor in Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Angel Zerpa was handed the ball with a one-run lead against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Zerpa picked up his first career save on Monday and was asked to do it again a few days later. The southpaw gave up a leadoff single to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to begin the […]

Ryan Walker Remains in Setup Role on Thursday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker once again was called upon in a non-save situation on Thursday. The right-hander was handed the ball in the seventh inning of Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Walker was solid as he tossed a scoreless outing with one strikeout to earn himself the hold. The Giants decided […]

Trevor Megill Used in Eighth-Inning Role on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill appears to have lost the closer role for now. Ahead of Thursday's game, Megill had allowed seven earned runs over his last two outings. The Brewers decided to have Megill pitch in the eighth inning of Thursday's game. The right-hander tossed a scoreless frame with two strikeouts. Milwaukee handed […]

Wyatt Langford is Returning on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (quad) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Athletics. Langford is returning after missing the last three games due to a minor quad issue. Luckily, Langford was able to avoid a trip to the Injured List and only missed a few contests. The Rangers will […]

Ketel Marte Scratched on Tuesday With Back Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Marte was pulled out of the lineup minutes before first pitch. There should be another update on his status following Tuesday's game, but for now, his injury is being called lower back tightness. Fantasy managers should consider […]

Nick Pivetta Heads to 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (elbow) was placed on the 15-day Injured List, retroactive to April 13. Pivetta will head to the shelf after being lifted from Sunday's start against the Colorado Rockies due to elbow stiffness. The Padres are calling the injury right elbow inflammation, but he'll likely undergo further testing to […]

Colt Keith Gets Rare Day Off on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a rare rest day for Keith. The Tigers will opt to go with Javier Baez at shortstop and Kevin McGonigle at the hot […]

Harrison Bader is Absent on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Bader has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue since Spring Training. It's unclear if he tweaked it recently or if this is just a routine maintenance day. The ongoing hamstring injury could explain […]

Christian Walker is Playing on Tuesday

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (leg) is in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Walker appears to be back to 100 percent after missing a game over the weekend due to a leg issue. Since returning to the lineup, Walker is 0-for-6 over the last two games. He'll bat […]

Gregory Soto Could Earn More Save Chances

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto was once again used in a set-up role during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Soto was called upon to get the final out of the seventh inning, which he did without any problems. Dennis Santana was handed the ball in the final frame, but struggled in this one. […]

Joey Cantillo Viewed as a Trustworthy Streaming Choice

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo is looking to keep the good times rolling after a stellar outing on Wednesday. The southpaw went 5.2 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out nine batters in the win over the Kansas City Royals. Through three outings, Cantillo has an impressive 2.45 ERA, 1.23 […]

Is Bryan Abreu a Cut Candidate After Another Disastrous Outing?

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu continued to struggle on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Seattle Mariners. It has been an awful beginning to the season for Abreu, and it didn't get any better on Saturday. Abreu allowed three walks and gave up a walk-off single to J.P. Crawford to take the loss. […]

Noah Schultz a High-Upside Waiver-Wire Add

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz was called up to the Major Leagues on Saturday. The southpaw is expected to make his big league debut on Tuesday. This debut will come with high expectations after being taken 26th overall during the 2022 MLB Draft. Schultz was ranked as the team's No. 2 ranked prospect […]

Jeffrey Springs is Gaining Value After Two Excellent Starts

Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs is becoming a popular waiver wire pickup after back-to-back strong outings on the mound. Most recently, Springs tossed seven shutout innings, allowing one hit with seven strikeouts during Thursday's win over the New York Yankees. The southpaw is posting a 1.47 ERA with 15 strikeouts across three starts this season. […]

Kevin Durant to Rest on Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (rest) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's the regular-season finale, and the Rockets are already locked into the No. 5 seed heading into the postseason. This team isn't playing for anything, so they'll rest their starters ahead of the playoffs. Durant will finish the regular […]