C.J. Cron is Not in the Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. The Rays are in New York, so Jake Bauers will cover first base while Cron sits out against righty Jacob deGrom. Bauers is batting third but is not a recommended DFS option against […]

Wil Myers Resting on Friday

San Diego Padres first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It looks like a rest day for Myers, who has been busy with the bat lately. Hunter Renfroe will bat cleanup and play right field against Zack Godley on Friday. Renfroe has only knocked […]

Jake Lamb Sitting on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Chris Owings will bat eighth and play third base against lefty Joey Lucchesi. Lamb does not normally play against left-handed pitching, so Owings will slide over there for this contest. However, Owings has not […]

Mitch Haniger Remains Out on Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday. The team is calling the injury a bruised knee and Haniger has been listed as day-to-day. Ben Gamel will take over in right field and bat seventh against righty German Marquez. Gamel has not registered a […]

Mark Canha Starting on Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha is batting second and playing left field against Carlos Carrasco on Friday. Matt Joyce will get the night off for the A's, but both players are not great options in fantasy leagues. Canha is in a favorable part in the batting order but is not a great DFS option against […]

Kendrys Morales is Not in the Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Kendrys Morales (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Curtis Granderson will serve as the designated hitter and bat first against righty Sonny Gray. Morales should be owned in AL-only leagues and some deep mixed formats for his power. Granderson is not […]

Austin Meadows Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Meadows is hitting .190/.227/.286 over his last seven games, so he'll get the night off to rest on Friday. Starling Marte, Gregory Polanco, and Corey Dickerson will cover the outfield against righty Nick Pivetta on Friday. […]

Jorge Alfaro Resting on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Andrew Knapp will be behind the plate and bat seventh against righty Trevor Williams. Alfaro is normally the everyday catcher for Philly, but that doesn't mean he's a solid fantasy option. He's really only worth an add […]

J.T. Riddle Out Again on Friday

Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle (hip) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday. He continues to deal with a nagging left hip issue, so Miguel Rojas will play shortstop against lefty Gio Gonzalez. Riddle is not worth an add in fantasy leagues right now. However, Rojas has been hitting […]

Derek Dietrich Sitting on Friday

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. Garrett Cooper will bat sixth and play left field against lefty Gio Gonzalez. Dietrich does not hit well against left-handed pitching, so he'll get the night off. However, Dietrich is worth a look in mixed leagues. […]

John Hicks Not in the Lineup Friday

Detroit Tigers catcher/first baseman John Hicks (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Jim Adduci will bat fifth and play first base against righty Bartolo Colon. Hicks is getting a routine day off on Friday, but is worth a look in mixed leagues. The fact that he's catcher […]

Jeimer Candelario Sitting on Friday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Ronny Rodriguez will play third and bat seventh against righty Bartolo Colon. Candelario has been slumping over the last week, so he'll get a routine day off on Friday. He's likely only worth a look […]

Christian Villanueva is Out Thursday

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Cory Spangenberg will bat sixth and play third base against righty Shelby Miller. It looks like just a routine day off for Villanueva, who has heavily cooled off since April. Most owners should stay away […]

Manuel Margot is Sitting on Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Wil Myers, Travis Jankowski, and Hunter Renfroe will cover the outfield against righty Shelby Miller. Margot has put together a disappointing season and is only worth a look in NL-only and some mixed leagues. It's […]

Robbie Grossman Sitting on Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Robbie Grossman (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Eddie Rosario, Max Kepler, and Jake Cave will cover the outfield for the Twins against righty Andrew Cashner. Grossman has been hitting better lately, but is not worth an add in fantasy leagues right now. However, Rosario […]

Tim Beckham to Lead Off on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Tim Beckham will bat leadoff for the Orioles against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. He gets the start at third base against righty Aaron Slegers. Beckham is only worth a look in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues right now. However, he could be an interesting DFS option in the leadoff spot on […]

Eric Thames Sitting Against Lefty

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Thames is out of the lineup because the Braves are starting lefty Max Fried. Keon Broxton, Ryan Braun, and Christian Yelich will cover the outfield for the Brewers. Thames doesn't normally play against lefty starters, […]

Manny Pina is Resting on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Veteran Erik Kratz will bat eighth and draw the start behind the plate against lefty Max Fried. Pina is normally the starting catcher but is getting a routine day off on Thursday. He is worth a […]

Robinson Chirinos Sitting on Thursday

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. It looks like a routine day off for Chirinos, but he still deserves to be owned in mixed leagues despite his low batting average. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will bat eighth and play catcher against lefty Matt Boyd. […]

Wilmer Difo Sitting on Thursday

Washington Nationals infielder Wilmer Difo (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Daniel Murphy will bat sixth and play second base, while Matt Adams (finger) returns from the DL and plays first base. Playing time for Difo is going to continue to decrease as the Nats get healthy. […]

Adam Eaton is Out on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Juan Soto, Michael A. Taylor, and Bryce Harper will cover the outfield for the Nats. Eaton is worth a look in most leagues, but owners will continue to have to watch the lineup card on a daily […]

Adrian Beltre Scratched on Wednesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (tooth) has been scratched from the starting lineup versus the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Beltre will sit due to a tooth issue, so Jurickson Profar will slide over to third base. Rougned Odor, who was supposed to have the day off, will start at second base against Gerrit Cole. […]

Brandon Crawford Sitting on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Alen Hanson will bat seventh and play shortstop against lefty Tyler Anderson on Wednesday. Crawford is likely out of the lineup because it's a lefty starter and he needs a day off to rest, so […]

Matt Kemp Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joc Pederson will slide over to left field and leadoff, while Kike Hernandez will bat seventh and play center field against Clay Holmes. Pederson is worth a look in DFS in the leadoff spot against […]

Josh Harrison Resting on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Max Moroff will bat eighth and play second base against lefty Rich Hill. Moroff is not an option in fantasy leagues or DFS. However, Harrison should be owned in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues despite […]

Mike Moustakas Out of the Lineup Again

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (back) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday. He was a late scratch on Tuesday due to back spasms, and will get another night off against the Indians. Hunter Dozier will draw the start at third and bat seventh against righty Trevor […]

Devon Travis is Sitting on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Travis has not been doing much with the bat this season, so it's not surprising to see him get the day off. Lourdes Gurriel will bat eighth and draw the start at second base […]

Amed Rosario Sitting Out on Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jose Reyes will bat ninth and play shortstop against righty Marcus Stroman. Rosario continues to struggle at the plate, so Reyes finds his way back into the starting lineup a few times a week. […]

Rougned Odor Out on Wednesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Jurickson Profar will bat fifth and play second base against righty Gerrit Cole. Odor has been hitting better lately, so he's worth a look in 14-team leagues right now. Profar is actually a better fantasy […]

Billy Hamilton Resting on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Scott Schebler will slide over to center field, while Adam Duvall and Jesse Winker cover the corners against righty Dylan Covey. Hamilton is a difficult player to own in fantasy leagues. The only thing he […]