Maikel Franco is Starting at Third Base

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Franco was sent to the minors earlier this month, but was recalled with Bryce Harper (paternity) sidelined. Franco will get a chance here to do something with the bat against the struggling pitcher. He'll bat eighth and […]

Matt Duffy is Resting on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Duffy will get a routine day off here to rest, but should be back in the lineup next game. Joey Wendle will draw the start at third base and bat eighth versus righty Dylan […]

Robbie Ray Activated, Starting on Sunday

Arizona Diamondback starting pitcher Robbie Ray (back) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Ray missed the minimum amount of games due to back spasms. He'll draw the start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. He's 10-7 with a 3.99 ERA in 26 starts this season with Arizona.

Avisail Garcia Activated on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Garcia missed the minimum 10 days due to a right oblique strain, but is back in the lineup here. He'll bat fifth and play right field versus righty Dylan Bundy. Garcia is a decent cheap DFS option for […]

Jose Ramirez Placed on Injured List

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Ramirez suffered a fractured hamate bone in his right hand during a swing on Saturday. He is scheduled to have surgery on Monday, so the Indians will have a better timetable after that. Ramirez is likely done for […]

Kolten Wong Sits Out on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (toe) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Wong exited early on Saturday after fouling a ball off his right toe. Luckily, he avoided any major injury, so he'll only be sidelined a few days. Tommy Edman will draw the start at […]

Edwin Diaz is Likely Out a Few Days

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (shoulder) is going to be sidelined a few days, but won't be placed on the injured list. Diaz was removed during his appearance on Saturday due to right trapezius tightness. The team is unsure how long Diaz is going to be sidelined. Seth Lugo is going to be […]

Marcus Stroman Expected to Start on Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hamstring) is expected to make his next scheduled start, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Stroman exited early during his last start due to left hamstring tightness. However, the Mets believe he'll be fine and he's expected to make his next start versus the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Stroman […]

Anthony Rizzo is Sidelined on Sunday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Rizzo left early during Sunday's game due to mid-back tightness. The Cubs are going to give him a day off to rest, but he should be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Ian Happ will […]

Antonio Senzatela to Start on Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela has been recalled to draw the start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The Rockies rotation is banged up with Kyle Freeland (groin) and Jon Gray (foot) both sidelined. Senzatela has a 6.29 ERA over 18 starts with Colorado this season. He's not a reliable fantasy option right […]

Pablo Lopez Will Rejoin Rotation Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is scheduled to rejoin the starting rotation versus the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Lopez hasn't pitched since mid-June due to a shoulder injury. Caleb Smith will have his start pushed back until Tuesday, so Lopez can start on Monday. Lopez was fairly solid before the injury, so he's […]

Curt Casali Returns from Injured List

Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali (knee, hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He missed about a month of action due to nagging hamstring and knee issues. He's hitting .253 with six home runs and 24 RBI this season with the Reds. He's been solid for them, so it wouldn't be […]

Deon Yelder Suffers Ankle Injury

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Deon Yelder (ankle) is likely going to be sidelined for the rest of the preseason. He suffered an ankle injury, so the Chiefs are likely going to be cautious here. He was expected to be the No. 2 tight end behind Travis Kelce, but his status for Week 1 is […]

Nicholas Castellanos is Great Option for Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Nicholas Castellanos is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Castellanos has been hitting a home run just about every single night it seems since he joined the Cubs. He'll bat second and play right field versus righty Joe Ross. Castellanos has been carrying the Cubs' offense at […]

Howie Kendrick is At First Base on Saturday

Washington Nationals first baseman Howie Kendrick will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Kendrick has been splitting time with Matt Adams, but he's hitting well enough to start. Kendrick is hitting .325/.376/.558 with 14 homers and 54 RBI this season. He'll bat fifth and play first base versus lefty […]

Joe Ross Will Start on Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (leg) will draw the start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Ross suffered a leg injury last start, but appears to be fine. He was able to get through a bullpen session fine on Thursday. Ross has allowed just one run in his last four starts. The Cubs have […]

Darwin Thompson is Getting Goal-Line Work

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson is reportedly getting goal-line work with the first-team offense. It appears at this point that Thompson has passed Carlos Hyde on the depth chart. Damien Williams, Darrel Williams and Thompson are expected to be the backs for Week 1. Hyde doesn't play special teams or really offer the Chiefs […]

Trevor Story is Resting on Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Story will get a rare off day in this one, but should be back in the lineup for next game. Garrett Hampson will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Jack Flaherty. Hampson doesn't have […]

C.J. Cron is Out on Friday

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The Twins will give their slugging first baseman a routine day off here. Ehire Adrianza will cover first base and bat seventh versus righty Drew VerHagen. Adrianza has been unstoppable with the bat lately, so […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Sitting Versus Padres

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. The Red Sox are without a designated hitter in this series, so JBJ will take a sit. He'll likely sit out throughout most of the series, so fantasy owners should seek other options […]

Todd Frazier, Wilson Ramos Sitting on Friday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (rest) and catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Both veteran sluggers will get a routine rest day off. Luis Guillorme will get the start at third base and bat sixth versus righty Mike Foltynewicz. Tomas Nido will […]

Starlin Castro is Resting on Friday

Miami Marlins infielder Starlin Castro (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Castro will get a rare off day here as he plays just about every single game. Neil Walker will play third base and bat second versus righty Vince Velasquez. Walker has been hot since returning from […]

Jeimer Candelario Activated, Optioned to Minors

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. However, Candelario will be sent to the minors, so Dawel Lugo will remain the guy at third in Detroit. Candelario hit .198 with seven home runs and 24 RBI with the Tigers this season. There is potential in […]

Byron Buxton is Ready for Rehab Work

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) was able to go through all baseball activities on Friday without any issues. He is likely going to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday, assuming he feels fine. Buxton has missed basically all of August due to a left shoulder subluxation. He should be back in the Twins lineup […]

Pablo Lopez Should Rejoin Rotation Next Week

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the starting rotation by next week. However, the Marlins may decide to have Lopez make another rehab start, which would push him back a bit longer. He's been sidelined since mid-June due to a shoulder issue. Lopez is 5-5 with a 4.23 ERA in […]

Yordan Alvarez Gets Day Off

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Alvarez will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. George Springer will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus lefty Jose Suarez. Springer has been swinging a hot bat […]

Avisail Garcia Will Be Ready on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (oblique) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Garcia has been out of action for the last week or so due to a right oblique issue. He seems to be playing well during his rehab games, so Garcia is on track to rejoin the […]

Andrelton Simmons Activated on Friday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Simmons has missed basically all month due to a sprained left ankle. He did not play in any rehab games, so he'll jump right into the starting lineup for Friday's contest. Simmons will play shortstop and bat seventh […]

Robbie Ray to Rejoin Rotation on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray (back) is scheduled to rejoin the starting rotation on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Ray was able to get through a bullpen session without any issues on Friday. He's been sidelined for a little over a week due to back spasms. Ray won't need a rehab outing and will […]

Darwin Thompson Continues to Impress in Camp

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson has reportedly jumped over veteran back Carlos Hyde on the depth chart. Thompson has been splitting first team reps with starter Damien Williams. He has nine attempts for 52 yards and one reception for 29 yards and a touchdown through two preseason games. The Chiefs are loving what […]