Johnny Cueto Could Begin Rehab Assignment Over The Weekend

San Francisco Giants starter Johnny Cueto (elbow) could start a minor league rehab assignment as soon as Saturday. He will be evaluated after he plays catch on Thursday. He has done several bullpen sessions already and was facing live batters earlier in the week. Cueto has been out since May 1 with a strained right... Read More

Michael Wacha Removed Early from Wednesday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael Wacha was removed in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left oblique strain. Wacha was seen wincing on the mound and there was a noticeable dip in his velocity throughout the game. He gave up three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks... Read More

Khris Davis Out on Wednesday With Stomach Virus

Updating a previous post, Oakland Athletics slugger Khris Davis is out of Wednesday's lineup with the flu. It originally looked like a regular rest day for the Athletics designated hitter, but the team said that Davis is dealing with a minor stomach bug. He is still available to pinch hit if the opportunity arises and... Read More

Noah Syndergaard Expected to Throw Bullpen This Weekend

New York Mets starter Noah Syndergaard (finger) has been on the disabled list with a strained finger since May 26, but he has been steadily progressing in his rehab. The flame-throwing lefty is projected to throw a bullpen session over the weekend, which would be his first mound workout since he suffered a setback on... Read More

Brad Hand a Possible Trade Option for Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are interested in upgrading their bullpen and San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand is reportedly a target for the team. The hard-throwing lefty has fantastic numbers on the season with 21 saves, a 2.43 ERA, and a 0.97 WHIP through 37 innings. He is also signed through 2020, with a team... Read More

Paul DeJong Getting Closer to Return

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (hand) is set to visit a specialist next week that can give him clearance to start hitting live pitching again. DeJong has been on the disabled list since May 18 with a fractured left hand. He was hitting off a tee last weekend, and a minor league rehab assignment... Read More

Adam Wainwright Still Weeks Away From Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (elbow) is still a long ways away from beginning a minor league rehab assignment, according to Cardinals general manager Michael Grisch. Wainwright has had supreme elbow discomfort for the majority of the season and will probably not begin throwing again until some point in July. Wainwright has only managed to... Read More

Khris Davis Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics slugger Khris Davis is on the bench against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Davis is dealing with a routine stomach virus but he is still available to pinch-hit if necessary. It just looks like a regular day off for Davis, as there is no designated hitter spot available in the National League ballpark. He... Read More

Dustin Pedroia Still Far Away From Returning

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) has been hit hard by the injury bug in 2018. After having cartilage restoration surgery in his knee back in October, he finally returned to the Red Sox lineup on May 26. That was short-lived, however, as Pedroia only played in three games before being put back on... Read More

Brett Gardner Not in Monday's Starting Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will not be in the starting lineup for the Yankees second game tonight, although he is hopeful that he could pinch hit if need be. Gardner is dealing with a sore right knee. Gardner has been productive at the top of the Yankees order so far this season. He... Read More

Jeremy Hellickson Close to Returning, Possible Starter on Tuesday

Washington Nationals starter Jeremy Hellickson (hamstring strain) is feeling good after throwing bullpen sessions and doing fielding drills over the past week. Hellickson seems to think he will not even require a rehab stint and could conceivably be the starter tomorrow against the Baltimore Orioles. Hellickson has compiled a 2-0 record over nine starts this season... Read More

Miguel Sano Making First Rehab Appearance on Monday Night

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will be batting third in the order on Monday night for High-A Fort Myers. Sano has had a dismal 2018 season so far and was looking lost at the plate. He was carrying a .203 average through 37 games with seven home runs. The Twins felt Sano needed to be... Read More

Melky Cabrera Opts out of Contract, Becomes Free Agent

Cleveland Indians veteran outfielder Melky Cabrera has decided to become a free agent. Cabrera was being sent down to Triple-A Columbus for the foreseeable future and asked the Indians to release him. Cabrera has had a dismal 2018 season as he is carrying a .207 batting average to go along with zero home runs and... Read More

Jeurys Familia Activated off of Disabled List

New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia (shoulder soreness) was activated off of the 10-day disabled list on Sunday. Familia should slide right back into his role as closer as he did not require a rehab stint. He has had a fairly good season so far with a 2.48 ERA and 14 saves through 28 appearances.... Read More

Jay Bruce Returns to Mets Lineup on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bruce had missed the past three games with a sore back. Like many players on the Mets, it has been an offensive struggle so far this season for Bruce. Through 61 games he has a dismal .216... Read More

Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor Resting on Sunday

Both Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor are out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. It is just a regular rest day for the two players. Kemp has been a fantasy revelation so far this season. He is carrying a .340/.376/.581 slash line to go along with 12 homers... Read More

Buster Posey Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in Sunday's starting lineup. Nick Hundley will be behind the plate in his absence. It is just a regular rest day for Posey as he is not dealing with any sort of injury. 2018 has seen Posey be his consistent self as the perennial all-star is carrying a solid... Read More

Andrelton Simmons Activated From Disabled List, Will Start on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andelton Simmons will be back in Saturday's lineup after a stint on the 10-day disabled list with an ankle sprain. He is starting at shortstop and batting fifth against the Oakland Athletics. Pundits figured that Simmons would require a minor league rehab assignment before returning, but this quick recovery is a... Read More

Nomar Mazara Remains Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara will miss his second straight game on Saturday with left wrist soreness. The injury is not serious and no time on the disabled list should be required. Shin-Soo Choo will be manning right field in his absence. Mazara has been a very productive source of offense so far this season.... Read More

Byron Buxton Set to Begin Rehab Stint on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is inching closer to a return from a fractured toe. The 24-year-old will begin a rehab stint with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. This campaign has been a massive disappointment so far for Buxton. He was tagged as a trendy breakout pick heading into the season, but the former top prospect... Read More

Mitch Moreland Batting .096 Over Past Eight Games

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland has come crashing back down to earth. Moreland endured a sizzling hot streak after Hanley Ramirez was released by the Red Sox, but the past week has been a struggle for the 32-year-old. Moreland is just 3-for-31 in his last eight games with only a single RBI. Moreland... Read More

Matt Adams Missing From Saturday's Lineup

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams was removed from yesterday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit on the hand by a pitch. Clearly, it is still bothering him as he is absent from Saturday's lineup as well. Adams is considered day-to-day. Daniel Murphy will start at first base in his absence. Adams,... Read More

Billy Hamilton Back In Action On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton will be back in the lineup on Saturday after missing yesterday's game due to a sore knee. Hamilton will be starting in center field and batting ninth against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This year has been a struggle for Hamilton. After posting four straight seasons with 50+ stolen bases, he only... Read More

Xander Bogaerts Matches Last Year's Home Run Total

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had a moderately disappointing 2017 campaign, but he is currently on the path to fantasy redemption in 2018. On Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners, Bogaerts hit his 10th home run of the season in just his 209th at-bat. To put that into perspective, he did not hit his... Read More

David Price Tremendous Against Mariners on Thursday

Boston Red Sox starter David Price arguably had his best performance of the season on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Price went seven one-run innings and struck out seven in the 2-1 victory. Price now has a solid 8-4 record on the season to go with his 3.76 ERA, but the lefty has become increasingly... Read More

Drew Pomeranz Dealing With Neck Stiffness

Boston Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz (biceps, neck) was originally put on the disabled list due to biceps tendinitis. Pomeranz has said that his arm feels great, but he is now battling stiffness in his neck that has prevented him from resuming throwing. The lefty projects to still be a few weeks away from a return... Read More

Dustin Pedroia Has Not Started Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is still sidelined from the knee inflammation that put him on the disabled list back on June 2. Pedroia, who says he is feeling better every day, has still not participated in any baseball-related activities. He is traveling with the team, which suggests that the injury is non-severe.... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up 21st Save of the Season

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his 21st save of the season on Monday night in a 2-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. After giving up a leadoff walk to Craig Gentry to start off the bottom of the 12th inning, Kimbrel struck out the next three batters he faced. He remains one... Read More

Steven Wright Twirls Another Gem

It looked like the Boston Red Sox would have a hole in their rotation in lieu of the Drew Pomeranz injury. After two immaculate starts from Steven Wright, that is clearly not the case. Wright was stellar again on Monday night against the Baltimore Orioles. He did not factor into the decision in a 2-0... Read More

Mookie Betts Returns to Red Sox Lineup

The wait is over for fantasy managers. Boston Red Sox superstar outfielder Mookie Betts will be batting leadoff and starting in right field on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. Betts has missed the past 14 games with an abdominal strain. He was arguably the best player in baseball at the time of his injury as... Read More