Jonathan Villar is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman/outfielder Jonathan Villar is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar has not played much over the last week, but will be starting at second base and batting sixth against righty Nick Kingham. Villar is not normally a solid DFS player, but he is facing a […]

Albert Pujols Lands on 10-Day DL

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (knee) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Angels are calling the injury left knee inflammation. It's unclear who the Angels are calling up to take over Pujols spot on the active roster. The Angels have three games in a row without a DH before the […]

Sam Travis Starting at DH on Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Sam Travis is back on the big league roster due to outfielder Andrew Benintendi landing on the bereavement list. Travis figures to get in some playing time this weekend, but should be sent back down to Triple-A after that. Travis is serving as DH on Friday, and batting seventh against […]

Steve Pearce Not Playing on Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce (shin) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Pearce is reportedly still sore after taking a pitch off his left shin during Thursday's contest. Mitch Moreland will start at first base and bat fifth against lefty Ryan Borucki on Friday. Pearce […]

Jimmy Nelson Likely Out Until September

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) is likely going to be sidelined until the month of September, according to manager Craig Counsell. Brewers general manager David Stearns said earlier this month that Nelson likely wouldn't be back until September, but now Counsell has confirmed the news. Any fantasy owners that were stashing Nelson can […]

Jose Iglesias Remains Out of the Lineup

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (hand) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday. Iglesias has been forced out of action with a bruised left hand, and is considered day-to-day. Ronny Rodriguez will play shortstop and bat seventh versus lefty Dallas Keuchel. Rodriguez is not a fantasy option or a […]

Matt Kemp Sitting Out on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Andrew Toles will start in center field and bat sixth against righty Tyson Ross. Joc Pederson will move from center over to left field for this contest and bat first. If there is one […]

Gary Sanchez Could Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) could begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Sanchez continues to work his way back from a groin issue that has forced him out of action since June 25. Sanchez should be ready to rejoin the Yankees after the All-Star break, assuming he begins […]

Matt Duffy Resting on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It's a rest day for Duffy, so Daniel Robertson will bat second and fill in at third base against righty Kyle Gibson. Robertson does not exactly scream "great DFS option", but with Jake Bauers and […]

Adam Eaton Sitting Out on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Michael A. Taylor will jump into the starting lineup batting seventh and playing center field against lefty Steven Matz. This is clearly just a platoon move to get Taylor in the lineup versus left-handed pitching. […]

Steve Pearce is a Solid Option on Thursday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce will bat cleanup and take over first base duties against left-hander J.A. Happ on Thursday. Mitch Moreland normally plays first base, but will sit this one out. Pearce is hitting .357/.424/.964 with five home runs and 12 RBI against Happ in his career. Pearce has a .991 OPS […]

Yangervis Solarte Sitting Out on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Solarte is hitting .188/.222/.313 in his career versus David Price. Aledmys Diaz will bat ninth and slide over to third base for this contest. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will take over shortstop and bat second […]

Joey Lucchesi Sent Down to Triple-A

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi has been sent down to Triple-A on Thursday. The team has recalled catcher Raffy Lopez to take Lucchesi's spot on the active roster. However, the Padres intend to bring Lucchesi back up four days after the All-Star break. The team is calling this move a 10-day rest period […]

Jonathan Villar Continues to Lose Playing Time

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman/outfielder Jonathan Villar (rest) is out of the starting lineup once again for Thursday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar has played just once over the last four games with no injury reported yet. Brad Miller will bat sixth and play second base against righty Jameson Taillon. It's unclear why the Brewers […]

Ryan Zimmerman Expected to Rejoin Nats After All-Star Break

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) is reportedly feeling good and will begin a rehab assignment on Monday. Manager Dave Martinez believes Zimmerman could be back with the Nats after the All-Star break. Zimmerman has been out since early May, so it would be a little surprising if he was ready that fast. Zimmerman […]

Stephen Strasburg Will Make Second Rehab Start Monday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) reportedly had a strong bullpen session on Thursday. He will make his second rehab start for Potomac on Monday. Assuming everything goes well, Strasburg should be back in the Nationals starting rotation after the All-Star break. He needs to be owned in all leagues and can hopefully stay […]

Travis Shaw Starting Despite Ankle Issue

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (ankle) is in the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday despite rolling his ankle in Wednesday's contest. Shaw was forced to leave early during Wednesday's loss to the Marlins after he rolled his ankle. He also admitted he's been dealing with a sore wrist as well. Shaw […]

Russell Martin is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Luke Maile will bat eighth and start behind the plate against righty Mike Foltynewicz. Martin continues to struggle at the plate, so he's really only worth owning in AL-only leagues right now. Maile is the […]

Brandon Nimmo is Sitting Out on Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Matt Den Dekker will cover center field and bat sixth against righty Vince Velasquez. It appears Nimmo is just getting the day off to rest after struggling a bit over the last couple of games. […]

Tommy Pham Back in the Starting Lineup Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (back) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He'll play center field and bat second against lefty Carlos Rodon. Pham is hitless over his last three games, but could be due for a bounce back game. He should have low ownership in […]

Shohei Ohtani is Not Playing on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against lefty Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners. Albert Pujols will serve as the DH and bat fifth on Wednesday. Pujols does not have good career numbers off Gonzales, so it's better if he's avoided in DFS.

Matt Olson Sitting Out on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (back) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Mark Canha will play first base and bat seventh against righty Lance McCullers Jr. on Wednesday. The good news is that Olson is available off the bench for Wednesday's contest. Fantasy owners should expect Olson […]

Rafael Devers Gets The Night Off Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Eduardo Nunez will slide over to third base and bat seventh against veteran righty Bartolo Colon. This looks like a routine day off for Devers, but he should be owned in just about every […]

Ronald Guzman Sitting Out on Wednesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Ryan Rua will bat ninth and play first base against lefty Chris Sale. Guzman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six games, so he could be a fantasy option […]

Jon Jay Starting in Right Field on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay will bat first and play right field against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Steven Souza Jr. (rest) who normally plays right field will get the day off. The D-Backs will be facing German Marquez who has heavily struggled at home this season. Jay isn't a great fantasy option besides NL-only […]

Marwin Gonzalez Sitting Out on Wednesday

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (wrist, elbow) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Gonzalez was spiked on Tuesday, but was able to avoid any serious injury. He'll sit out a game or two, but reportedly is available off the bench for Wednesday's contest. Tyler White will bat ninth […]

Shin-Soo Choo Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Choo extended his franchise record on-base streak to 48 games on Tuesday. However, Choo will sit out against lefty Chris Sale on Wednesday, because Choo is 2-for-26 lifetime off Sale. Adrian Beltre will serve as […]

James McCann Resting on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. John Hicks will slide over to catcher and bat fourth against righty Ryne Stanek. Hicks normally plays first base for the Tigers, but will be behind the plate on Tuesday in order to give McCann […]

Justin Bour is Sitting on Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Garrett Cooper will bat in the cleanup spot and cover first base against righty Jhoulys Chacin. Bour is getting a rare day off to rest, while the slumping Cooper takes over first base duties on […]

Tyler Saladino Back in the Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Tyler Saladino is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday after getting the day off Monday. Saladino will bat fifth against Marlins' rookie right-hander Pablo Lopez. Saladino is in a favorable part of the batting order and facing a struggling rookie pitcher, but he does not have much upside in fantasy leagues […]