Marcus Semien Looks To Continue Hot Streak

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien has started to heat up at the plate over the past week. The 30-year-old is slashing .292/.393/.625 with two homers, 11 RBI, and a stolen base across his last seven games. Semien has not fully replicated his breakout 2019 campaign, as owns a .229 average across 179 at-bats in 2020,... Read More

Ketel Marte Scheduled To Take Batting Practice Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (wrist) will take batting practice on Sunday. The 26-year-old has not appeared in a game since Sept. 8. If things go well, Marte could return before the end of the season, but there is no rush as the Diamondbacks are firmly out of the playoff race. If he does come... Read More

Jesus Luzardo Sees Next Start Moved Up To Saturday

Oakland Athletics pitcher Jesus Luzardo will move up to start Saturday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Luzardo was scheduled to pitch on Sunday, but for some reason, the team decided to change their rotation. Frankie Montas just returned from the paternity list, so perhaps they want to give him an extra day of rest... Read More

Jake Odorizzi Headed To Injured List

Minnesota Twins starter Jake Odorizzi (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday evening. He had just returned to the team on Sept. 16 after dealing with a chest contusion, but now a blister on his throwing hand derailed him again. This all but ends his regular season, as the Twins are now... Read More

Alex Verdugo Leaves Friday's Game With Apparent Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo left Friday’s game in the third inning after appearing to injure his hamstring while running to third base. He immediately went down the tunnel with a Red Sox trainer following him. Tzu-Wei Lin entered the game as Verdugo’s replacement. More will be known about Verdugo’s status following the game.

Eduardo Escobar Out Of Friday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. It has been a dismal 2020 campaign for Escobar, as he has slashed .194/.263/.320 across 175 at-bats. In his absence, Josh VanMeter will start at third base and bat second at Zack Greinke. VanMeter and his... Read More

Austin Meadows Headed To 10-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday afternoon. The 25-year-old left the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with oblique soreness. Meadows is likely done for the remainder of the regular season, but he should be available for the start of the playoffs. He is safe to... Read More

Jose Iglesias Not In Friday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jose Iglesias is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It is just a regular day off for the 30-year-old. In his absence, Andrew Velasquez will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Tyler Glasnow. It is tough to trust any Orioles' batter on Friday against... Read More

Justin Turner Retreats To Bench Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Turner recently returned from the injured list, so the team does not want to overwork him before the postseason begins. In his absence, A.J. Pollock is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth, while... Read More

William Smith Not In Friday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher William Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Smith has started seven of the last eight games, so it is just a regular rest day for the 25-year-old. In his absence, Austin Barnes starts behind the plate and bats ninth against Ryan Castellani. Any... Read More

Tim Anderson Getting Day Off Friday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. It is just a regular day of rest for the 27-year-old, as the White Sox clinched a playoff spot with their win on Thursday night. In his absence, Nick Madrigal moves up to the leadoff spot... Read More

Bobby Dalbec Not In Friday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old was batting 2-for-15 over his past four games with 10 strikeouts. In his absence, Michael Chavis will start at first base and bat eighth against Jordan Montgomery. Chavis is nothing more than... Read More

Pete Alonso On The Bench On Friday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Dominic Smith is starting at first base and batting fifth against Max Fried. Alonso is 1-for-15 in his career against Fried, so the 25-year-old is a healthy scratch for the contest. He is slashing just... Read More

Mike Yastrzemski Out Of Friday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (calf) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 30-year-old left Thursday's contest against the Seattle Mariners with calf tightness. He was set to undergo an MRI on Friday, but the results are still undetermined. In his absence, Darin Ruf will start in... Read More

Dallas Keuchel Will Start Saturday Against Reds

Chicago White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel (back) will be activated off of the injured list and start Saturday's matchup against the Cincinnati Reds. Keuchel has not pitched since Sept. 6 due to back spasms. The 32-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic first season with the White Sox, posting a 6-2 record to go along with a... Read More

Michael Lorenzen Starting Sunday Against White Sox

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen will start Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Lorenzen allowed one run across five innings of work during a spot start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The 28-year-old owns a 4.56 ERA and 23/14 K/BB rate across 25 2/3 innings in 2020. Even though the White Sox have... Read More

Sonny Gray Aiming To Return Next Week

Cincinnati Reds starter Sonny Gray (back) is hoping to return to the team's rotation for their series against the Milwaukee Brewers at the start of next week. Gray was placed on the injured list following a rough start on Sept. 10 against the Chicago Cubs. If the 30-year-old can return on Monday or Tuesday, he... Read More

Dakota Hudson Heads To 10-Day Injured List

Updating a previous post, St. Louis Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday afternoon. The results of Hudson's MRI have not come back yet, but the consensus is that he is dealing with a flexor strain. The 26-year-old is now officially done for the rest of the regular... Read More

Jean Segura Sitting Out On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (elbow) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch in the back of his elbow on Thursday. He is not expected to play in Game 2 of the doubleheader either. In his absence,... Read More

Jon Berti Plays Simulated Game Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jon Berti (finger) played in a simulated game on Thursday and suffered no setbacks. The 30-year-old has been out of the lineup since Sept. 7 with a finger contusion. Berti was slashing .250/.354/.354 with two homers, 10 RBI, 18 runs scored, and eight stolen bases through 96 at-bats. Any fantasy managers desperate... Read More

Eugenio Suarez Back In Friday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez was activated off of the paternity list on Friday morning. He is starting at the hot corner and batting fourth against the Chicago White Sox. Suarez is carrying a lowly .206 average through 165 at-bats in 2020 but has redeemed himself with 13 homers and 30 RBI. He is... Read More

Harold Castro Returns To Lineup Friday

Detroit Tigers utilityman Harold Castro (hamstring) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Friday. He is starting in right field and batting fifth against Zach Plesac and the Cleveland Indians. Castro's posted a .276 average across 29 at-bats in 2020, but he has non-existent fantasy appeal for the final weeks of the season.... Read More

Dexter Fowler Set To Return Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (illness) is on schedule to return to the team next week. He recently resumed baseball activities, as he has not appeared in a game since Sept. 1. Fowler was slashing .279/.347/.485 to go along with four homers and 14 RBI across 68 at-bats in 2020. He is a decent... Read More

Jay Bruce Activated Off Of Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (quad) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Friday afternoon. The 33-year-old has not appeared in a game since Sept. 5. He is not in the team's starting lineup for Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he may serve as the designated hitter... Read More

Dakota Hudson Likely Dealing With Flexor Issue

St. Louis Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson is likely dealing with a flexor issue in his arm, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Hudson left Thursday's start against the Pittsburgh Pirates after two innings due to elbow tightness. X-rays on his elbow came back negative, but the Cardinals are currently awaiting the results of... Read More

Alex Wood Starting On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood will start Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. It will be another bullpen game for the Dodgers, as Wood will likely pitch two innings at most. The 29-year-old, who is now being utilized as a reliever, has only thrown 8 1/3 innings in 2020 due to shoulder inflammation. He... Read More

Dylan Carlson Recalled By Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Dylan Carlson was recalled from the team's alternate training site on Friday afternoon. He is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carlson slashed .162/.215/.243 during his first major-league stint, but he still has an elite ceiling. He will likely see... Read More

Mitch Garver Rejoins Twins In Chicago

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (intercostal, groin) has rejoined the team during their current series against the Chicago White Sox. Garver remains on the injured list, but Star Tribune reporter LaVelle Neal speculates that he will be reactivated on Saturday. Garver slogged through a dismal start to the 2020 season, posting a .474 OPS and... Read More

Jorge Soler Takes Live At-Bats Thursday

Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler (oblique) took live at-bats on Thursday without suffering any setbacks. The 28-year-old is inching closer to a return, with a workout scheduled on Friday. Soler has not fully lived up to the hype of his 2019 season, where he smashed 48 homers, but he remains an elite power... Read More

J.T. Realmuto Will Not Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hip) will not be ready to return to the lineup over the weekend, according to manager Joe Girardi. The 29-year-old is battling hip discomfort, which has kept him sidelined since Sept. 12. It appears as though Realmuto is getting close to a return, but fantasy managers will have to wait... Read More