Robinson Chirinos Gets A Rest Day

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Chirinos has been surprisingly productive this season, so this appears to be just a routine day off. Max Stassi will cover behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Lucas Giolito. Stassi won't be a […]

Yonder Alonso Drops in Lineup

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yonder Alonso has been dropped into seventh in the batting order on Thursday. The slugging lefty has been towards the top of the lineup throughout most of the season. However, Alonso is hitting just .178, so the White Sox feel he would do better lower in the order. Alonso is […]

Eric Haase is Starting Again on Thursday

Cleveland Indians catcher Eric Haase is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Haase was recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday because catcher Roberto Perez (concussion) is sidelined. Haase was swinging the bat well in the minors, so this promotion was earned. He'll bat seventh and draw the start behind […]

Travis d'Arnaud Getting The Day Off

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis D'Arnaud (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians. d'Arnaud has done basically nothing at the plate all season, so it's not surprising to see him taking a seat here. Erik Kratz will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty […]

Kyle Lowry is Still in Pain

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (hand) is still in a lot of pain, but is battling through the issue, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Lowry is not on the injury report and is fully expected to play on Thursday. Lowry has actually been playing well this series despite the hand issue. It sounds like […]

Jason Heyward Gets Off Day Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Partly it's to give Heyward rest and also the Cubs are facing a left-handed pitcher. Kris Bryant will slide over to right field and bat second versus lefty Cole Irvin. Bryant is always a threat to […]

Andrelton Simmons Won't Require Surgery

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) will not need to undergo surgery on his Grade 3 left ankle sprain. Simmons was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, and likely won't be back in the lineup anytime soon. The Angels will have to wait until the swelling goes down before they can even […]

Matt Beaty Remains in the Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Matt Beaty continues to swing a hot bat and will remain in the lineup versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Beaty will bat eighth and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Ryne Stanek. He's already collected three hits in his nine at-bats this season. Beaty won't be a […]

Giovanny Urshela Sitting Out on Wednesday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Urshela was dealing with a groin injury, but returned to the lineup on Monday. DJ LeMahieu will bat leadoff and cover third base against righty Dan Straily. LeMahieu is a strong fantasy option for […]

Kenta Maeda Will Start on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (thigh) will draw the start on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Maeda is eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday, so he's in line to start then. Clayton Kershaw will be pushed back to Monday, so Maeda can get right into action. Maeda pitched well last […]

Jeff Hoffman Likely Starting on Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman will likely be given the nod versus the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. It sounds like the Rockies are going to move lefty Kyle Freeland to Saturday, so Hoffman is lined up to pitch on Friday. Hoffman was once a top pitching prospect, but has failed to do much of […]

David Dahl is Resting on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dahl doesn't appear to be injured, so this is likely just a routine day off. Raimel Tapia will bat third and play left field versus righty Montana DuRapau. Tapia doesn't have fantastic DFS appeal, but he […]

Brandon Nimmo Placed on Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Nimmo was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday, so apparently it's serious enough to place him on the shelf. Rajai Davis has been recalled to take Nimmo's spot on the active roster. Davis doesn't offer much to […]

Kyle McGowin Will Start on Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Kyle McGowin will draw the start against the New York Mets on Friday. McGowin will make the start in place of Jeremy Hellickson (shoulder) who has been placed on the 10-day injured list. McGowin was not pitching overly well in the minors, so he's a risky DFS option for Friday.

Gregory Polanco is Out on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Polanco was in the lineup, but he was scratched for an unknown reason. Melky Cabrera will play right field and bat fifth versus righty German Marquez. Cabrera doesn't have much upside for DFS contests. Hopefully there […]

Scott Kingery is in Center Field on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Kingery recently returned to the active roster after suffering a hamstring injury. Jean Segura has been crushing the ball at shortstop, so the Phillies will need to find different places for Kingery to play. He'll bat seventh […]

Shin-Soo Choo is Resting on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This is probably a smart decision by Texas with left-hander Tommy Milone on the mound. Hunter Pence will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup on Tuesday. Pence is worth a look as a cheap […]

Yandy Diaz is Scratched on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (hand) has been scratched from Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Diaz suffered a hand contusion when he was hit by a pitch during Sunday's contest. He's considered day-to-day and won't go on the injured list. Daniel Robertson will play third base and bat seventh versus lefty Clayton […]

Francisco Mejia to Begin Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia (knee) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment. Mejia landed on the injured list May 11 due to a left knee sprain. He was struggling with the bat before the injury, so hopefully he can bounce back now. He'll likely see a week of minor league action before […]

Andrelton Simmons Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Simmons suffered a Grade 3 left ankle sprain while running the first base during Monday's contest. Luis Rengifo has been called up and is expected to take over at shortstop for now. Grade 3 is not good news, and Simmons […]

Brandon Nimmo is Scratched on Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Nimmo is dealing with a stiff neck, so this seems like just a day-to-day type of issue. Juan Lagares will play center field and bat eighth versus righty Erick Fedde. Lagares has little fantasy appeal and can be avoided […]

Christian Yelich is Scratched on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) has been scratched from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Yelich missed a week earlier in the season due to back discomfort. Hopefully this isn't something that lingers with Yelich throughout the season. Ben Gamel will take over in right field and bat seventh versus righty Sonny Gray. Gamel […]

Khris Davis Returns on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Davis has been dealing with a lingering hip issue, but it appears he'll try and play on Tuesday. He'll bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Trevor Bauer. Hopefully Davis is finally […]

Nathan Eovaldi Throws Bullpen Session on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. Eovaldi has been sidelined since April after undergoing a surgery to remove a loose body from his right elbow. Eovaldi could rejoin the Red Sox rotation by the middle of June if he continues to pitch without any setbacks.

Hunter Strickland Could Return in June

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (lat) is hopeful that he'll be able to return by the middle of June. Strickland has been sidelined since March 31 with a Grade 2 right lat strain. He has been increasing his baseball activities lately. He started the season as the closer in Seattle, and could quickly regain […]

Jose Altuve Took Batting Practice on Monday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) was able to take batting practice on Monday. Altuve strained his left hamstring and has been unable to do running thus far. Hopefully he's ready for a rehab assignment by the end of the week. Fantasy owners will just need to stay patient here. He should be back […]

Pedro Strop Throws Bullpen Session on Monday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday. He'll throw off the mound again in a few days and could return shortly after that. The Cubs have not said whether or not Strop will go on a rehab assignment. He's making solid progress, so hopefully he can return before […]

Evan Longoria is Sitting Out

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Longoria has struggled to get his bat going this season and has seen a lack of playing time because of it. Pablo Sandoval will bat fifth and play third base versus righty Mike Soroka. […]

Seth Lugo Lands on Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Lugo is dealing with right shoulder tendinitis, so this could be something that sidelines him for longer than 10 days. He was pitching well out of the bullpen, so it's shame to watch him go down. Hector Santiago has […]

Giovanny Urshela is Back on Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Urshela left Sunday's game after a foul ball hit him in the groin. It appears that he's fine and no injured list stint is needed here. He'll play third base and bat seventh versus […]