Max Muncy Sits on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Dave Roberts wants to go with a mostly right-handed heavy lineup versus the lefty starter. Matt Beaty will draw the start at first base and bat seventh versus lefty Robbie Ray. Beaty has... Read More

Cody Bellinger is Resting on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The lefty slugger will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Kike Hernandez will bat leadoff and play center field versus lefty Robbie Ray. Hernandez is in a favorable part of the batting order,... Read More

Daniel Murphy is Absent on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Murphy will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Mark Reynolds will bat seventh and play first base versus lefty Madison Bumgarner. Reynolds is not a reliable fantasy bat at the moment. Hot... Read More

Alex Reyes Sidelined A Few Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes (chest) will miss two or three starts after straining his pectoral muscle. He's been banged up this season, and hasn't pitched well during his time in the minors. It's unclear when Reyes will be back on the big league team. He likely won't be ready to do that until... Read More

Jake Bauers is Out Again on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Bauers was scratched from Monday's game due to a sprained left ankle. It appears Bauers will sit out again due to the same issue, but hopefully it's just a day-to-day type of thing. Mike Freeman... Read More

Chad Green Will Serve as Opener Tuesday

New York Yankees pitcher Chad Green will draw the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Green will be the opener and pitch an inning or two, then Nestor Cortes Jr. will follow him out of the bullpen. Green pitched on Monday, but only threw 16 pitches, so it sounds like he's good to... Read More

Wil Myers is Sitting on Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This will be a routine day off for Myers, but he should be back in there next game. Josh Naylor will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth versus righty Jimmy Yacabonis. Naylor has... Read More

Scott Kingery Will Bat Leadoff Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Scott Kingery will bat leadoff versus the New York Mets on Tuesday. Kingery was in that spot on Monday and went 3-for-6 with an RBI in the victory over the Mets. The Phillies scored 13 runs in that contest, so they may decide to stick with Kingery in that spot. He should... Read More

Eric Thames Sits Versus Lefty

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The lefty slugger will take a seat here versus the left-handed starter. Jesus Aguilar will draw the start at first base and bat fifth versus lefty Marco Gonzales. Aguilar is having a horrible year at... Read More

Lorenzo Cain is Sitting on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran outfielder. Ben Gamel will cover center field and bat sixth versus lefty Marco Gonzales. Gamel doesn't have much upside with the bat, so he can... Read More

Harrison Bader Sits Out on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Bader has one hit in his last 29 at-bats, so it's not too surprising to see him sitting this one out. Dexter Fowler will cover center field and bat seventh versus righty Chris Bassitt. Fowler... Read More

Daniel Mengden Named Starter for Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden will draw the start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Frankie Montas (suspension) is out 80 games after testing positive for PEDs. Mengden will be given another chance, but his 5.09 ERA is hard to ignore. He won't be worth looking at in most formats until he turns... Read More

Bryan Reynolds is Scratched on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (shin) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Reynolds is dealing with a bruised shin, so the Pirates are going to give him the day off. Melky Cabrera will play right field and bat fifth versus righty Gerrit Cole. Cabrera has been solid with the bat this season,... Read More

Yolmer Sanchez is Scratched on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox infielder Yolmer Sanchez (illness) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox. Sanchez was reportedly sent back to the hotel after being diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. He shouldn't land on the injured list, but is considered day-to-day. Jose Rondon will draw the start at second base... Read More

Neil Walker Activated on Tuesday

Miami Marlins infielder Neil Walker (quad) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Walker has been sidelined the last few weeks due to a quad issue, but he's healthy and ready to return. He'll bat fifth and play first base versus righty Max Scherzer on Tuesday. Walker has been a fairly reliable... Read More

Dario Agrazal to Start on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dario Agrazal will draw the start against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. The Pirates recalled Agrazal to make a spot start here after pushing back their rotation last week. He didn't pitch well during his first outing of the year against the Miami Marlins. Agrazal is not a good streaming option for... Read More

Jordan Lyles to Come Off Injured List Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is expected to come off the injured list on Saturday. He pitched well during his rehab start on Sunday, so it sounds like Lyles is ready to return. Lyles has been great this season, but he would be starting against the Brewers on Saturday, so he could get... Read More

Carlos Martinez to Serve as Closer

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez is expected to take over the closer role for the Cardinals going forward. Jordan Hicks (elbow) is going to have Tommy John surgery, so he's done for the rest of the season. The Cardinals could always sign someone to pitch the ninth for them, but Martinez should be fine... Read More

Brandon Crawford is Sitting on Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Crawford is getting a routine day off here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Donovan Solano will draw the start at shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Jon Gray. Solano doesn't have... Read More

Jarrod Dyson is Sitting Versus Lefty

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is a routine day off for the veteran speedster against the left-handed starter. Ketel Marte will draw the start in center field and bat second versus lefty Clayton Kershaw. Marte is hitting over .500... Read More

Fernando Rodney Called Up by Nats

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Fernando Rodney has been recalled from the minors on Monday. Rodney is expected to join the team prior to Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. He was released by the Oakland Athletics after posting a 9.42 ERA in 17 relief appearances. The Nationals are desperate for relief help, but Rodney hasn't... Read More

Adbert Alzolay Will Start on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay is scheduled to make his first major league start against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. There were rumors of this happening over the weekend, but it's now official. Alzolay made his debut last Thursday against the New York Mets. He allowed one hit during his four innings of relief... Read More

Adam Haseley Beginning Rehab Work Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (groin) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A on Monday. Haseley had a short stint with the Phillies before going down with a left groin strain earlier this month. He shouldn't need too many games in the minors, and should be back to playing some outfield in Philly... Read More

Rafael Devers is Back in the Lineup Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He tweaked his hamstring last Wednesday and hasn't been in the lineup since then. It appears that Devers doesn't need a rehab outing and he'll start on Monday. Devers will play third base... Read More

Jay Bruce is Sitting Versus Lefty

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. This is just a routine day off for the lefty slugger against the left-handed starter. Scott Kingery will bat leadoff and play left field versus lefty Steven Matz. Kingery's bat has slowed down over the... Read More

Edwin Encarnacion is Sitting on Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran slugger. The Yankees roster is loaded, so fantasy owners will just need to check lineups daily to see the changes. DJ LeMahieu... Read More

Aaron Judge is Absent on Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge has not collected a hit since returning from the injured list. However, there is no injury concern here, but the Yankees want to be cautious and give Judge some rest. Brett Gardner will... Read More

Jeff McNeil Returns on Monday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. McNeil did not play in Sunday's contest, but it's unclear why he sat out. However, McNeil appears fine, and is in the lineup for Monday's game. McNeil will bat leadoff and play right field versus... Read More

Noah Syndergaard to Make Rehab Start Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Short-Season Brooklyn on Tuesday. Syndergaard has missed a little over a week of action due to a right hamstring strain. The plan is to have Syndergaard make the start versus the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. However, that all depends... Read More

Steven Wright Expected to Join Bullpen on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (suspension) is expected to join the team's bullpen on Tuesday. Wright recently finished serving an 80-game suspension for PED usage. Wright pitched very well during his minor league rehab appearances. The team may ease him back into action, but Wright could end up playing a big role in the... Read More