Max Scherzer Won't Pitch in All-Star Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) won't pitch in the upcoming All-Star Game. Scherzer has been dealing with some back tightness, so he'll take the day off to rest. He pitched great on Saturday versus the Royals, so hopefully it's just a minor issue. Scherzer should be fine for the second half of the […]

Willson Contreras Won't Play Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Nothing is wrong with Contreras, but he's just getting a normal rest day here. Victor Caratini will cover behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Ivan Nova. Caratini is hitting over .300 in the […]

Nelson Cruz is Resting Sunday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (heel) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Cruz left Friday's game due to left heel soreness, but he was able to suit up on Saturday. However, he went hitless on Saturday, so the Twins will rest him here. Jason Castro will serve […]

Francisco Cervelli Will No Longer Catch

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (concussion) has decided to change positions and will no longer be a catcher. After suffering another concussion recently, Cervelli has decided that he no longer wants to play catcher. He began fielding grounders and taking some fly balls as well. He's played some first base and a little second and […]

Ryan Zimmerman Takes a Breather Sunday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Zimmerman has surprisingly been hot with the bat since returning from the injured list. However, he'll get a routine rest day here, so Matt Adams will cover first base and bat fifth versus righty […]

Austin Meadows Sits Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He's been slumping lately, so the Rays have decided to give him the weekend off. Avisail Garcia will cover right field and bat cleanup versus lefty James Paxton. Garcia hasn't done much with the […]

DJ LeMahieu Sits on Sunday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu has been great with the bat this season, but will get a routine rest day here. Giovanny Urshela will cover third base and bat seventh versus righty Charlie Morton. Urshela has been reliable […]

Gleyber Torres is Resting Sunday

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Torres will receive a routine rest day here, so no injury to worry about. Breyvic Valera will cover second base and bat eighth versus righty Charlie Morton. Valera was hitting well in the minors, […]

Justin Upton Won't Play Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (quad) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Upton hasn't played since Wednesday due to quad soreness. The Angels hope that Upton will be ready to play after the All-Star break. David Fletcher will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Jose […]

Yadier Molina is Expected to Sit Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) is expected to sit out of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Molina hasn't played since Wednesday due to a nagging right thumb issue. The Cardinals hope giving him extra rest will help, but Molina could end up back on the injured list. Matt Wieters should be […]

Oscar Mercado is Out on Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Mercado has struggled at the plate lately, so he'll get the day off to rest. Greg Allen will cover center field and bat second versus righty Tyler Mahle. Allen doesn't have enough upside to warrant ownership […]

Orlando Arcia is Out on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (shoulder) is expected to be ready to play after the All-Star break. Arcia was carted off the field after colliding with infielder Keston Hiura on Saturday. The Brewers don't believe this is a serious injury, so Arcia is just going to get some rest. Tyler Saladino will cover shortstop and […]

Jose Leclerc is Opener for Sunday

Texas Rangers pitcher Jose Leclerc will be the opener for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This will be Leclerc's third start for the team this season, but he's only expected to pitch an inning or two. Lefty Joe Palumbo should follow Leclerc out of the bullpen and pitch a bulk of the innings on […]

Michael Brantley Returns on Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Brantley sat out on Friday due to a sore hamstring, but appears well enough to play here. Brantley will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus lefty Jose Suarez. Brantley has been hitting […]

Michael Conforto is Out of the Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (back) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. It sounds like Conforto has been dealing with these back issues for some time now. The Mets are going to give him the day off to rest. Juan Lagares will cover center field and bat […]

Garrett Cooper Returns to the Lineup

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Cooper left early during Saturday's game after suffering a leg cramp. He'll bat third and play first base versus lefty Dallas Keuchel. Cooper has been in a bit of a slump at the plate lately, […]

Corey Dickerson Sits Out on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dickerson tweaked his groin on Saturday, so he'll sit out here. This sounds like a day-to-day issue, so Dickerson should avoid landing on the injured list. Bryan Reynolds will cover left field and bat second versus […]

Randal Grichuk is Sidelined Again

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Grichuk has been out of the lineup since Wednesday due to a stiff back. They expect him to be ready after the All-Star break. Eric Sogard will bat leadoff and play right field versus righty […]

Christian Yelich is Out on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Brewers want to give their All-Star outfielder some extra rest. Ben Gamel will cover left field and bat seventh versus righty Joe Musgrove. Gamel doesn't have enough upside to use in DFS contests.

Matt Harvey Will Return After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey (back) said that he will return to the starting rotation after the All-Star break. Harvey will pitch in Triple-A on Sunday, but it sounds like that is his last start in the minors. He has a 7.50 ERA in 10 starts with the Angels this season. It doesn't […]

David Peralta Lands on Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Peralta is dealing with right AC joint inflammation in his shoulder that he suffered during Wednesday's contest. He should be ready to return to the roster shortly after the All-Star break. Jarrod Dyson will bat leadoff and cover left field versus […]

Kevin Kiermaier Will Play Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Kiermaier missed a few games due to a left wrist issue, but will be fine for this one. He'll bat third and play center field versus righty Masahiro Tanaka. Kiermaier doesn't have the best […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Gurriel jammed his thumb on Thursday, so he'll sit this one out. The Jays are considering him day-to-day, so Gurriel shouldn't land on the injured list. Brandon Drury will cover left field and bat […]

Randal Grichuk Remains Out

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (back) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Grichuk will get his second day in a row off to rest his back. The Jays don't expect Grichuk to land on the injured list. Eric Sogard will bat leadoff and play right field versus […]

Aaron Hicks Sits on Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hicks will receive a normal rest day here, but should be back next game. Brett Gardner will slide over to center field and bat seventh versus lefty Brendan McKay. Gardner is not worth a […]

Gary Sanchez is Absent Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez will get a routine day off here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Austin Romine will draw the start at catcher and bat eighth versus lefty Brendan McKay. Romine doesn't […]

Dansby Swanson Sits Against Marlins

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (quad) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. The Braves are likely going to give Swanson a few days off to rest his quad. Johan Camargo will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Jordan Yamamoto. Camargo isn't worth a look in fantasy leagues […]

Ian Desmond Sits on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Desmond has been hot lately, but the Rockies will give him a routine rest day here. Raimel Tapia will play left field and bat seventh versus righty Zack Greinke. It's hard to imagine Tapia having much […]

J.D. Davis is Available Off the Bench

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Davis is currently battling a stomach virus, but will play off the bench if needed. Todd Frazier will cover third base and bat fifth versus righty Vince Velasquez. Frazier has been average with the bat, […]

Justin Upton Remains Out on Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (quad) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Upton is dealing with a nagging quad injury, so he'll sit out his second straight game on Friday. Jarrett Parker will play left field and bat sixth versus righty Justin Verlander. Parker is not worth […]