Johan Oviedo May Start During Wednesday's Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Johan Oviedo may start the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers if he gets clearance from the league. The 22-year-old reportedly came into contact with someone who reported positive for COVID-19, but Oviedo has repeatedly tested negative since the incident. He owns a 4.66 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 11/8... Read More

Michael Thomas Expected To Miss Several Weeks

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) may miss several weeks, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The 27-year-old reportedly suffered a high-ankle sprain during Week 1, and the injury is worse than initially anticipated. It is a huge blow for fantasy managers, as Thomas is one of the top offensive threats... Read More

Nate Pearson Set To Throw Batting Practice Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Wednesday. The top prospect has been sidelined since August 19 with a flexor strain in his elbow. Pearson is a dynamite fantasy asset in dynasty formats, but he is expected to return to the Blue Jays as a reliever for... Read More

Jose Quintana Scheduled For Simulated Game This Week

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jose Quintana (lat) is scheduled to throw a simulated game later this week, according to manager David Ross. Quintana threw a successful bullpen session on Monday, and he will throw another on Wednesday. The 31-year-old has not appeared in a game since August 30, and if he does return to the team,... Read More

Stephen Piscotty Considered Day-To-Day

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (knee) is considered day-to-day, according to trainer Nick Paparesta. The 29-year-old was absent from Tuesday's starting lineup after crashing into the outfield wall on Monday. Thankfully, it seems Piscotty managed to avoid any significant injury, and he will likely be back in the coming days. If he does miss any... Read More

Marwin Gonzalez Available Off Bench On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (illness) is available to pinch hit during Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 31-year-old missed Monday's game due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Even with a clean bill of health, it has been a season to forget for Gonzalez. He is slashing .213/.286/.333 with 19 RBI through 43 games,... Read More

Matt Chapman Undergoes Successful Hip Surgery

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip) underwent successful labrum-repair surgery on his right hip on Tuesday afternoon. The 27-year-old was recently shut down for the remainder of the 2020 season due to the ailment. The surgery comes with a four-month recovery period, which means Chapman will be ready for the start of the 2021... Read More

Kevin Gausman's MRI Comes Back Clean

San Francisco Giants starter Kevin Gausman (elbow) received an MRI on Tuesday, and it was revealed that he was not dealing with any structural damage. The 29-year-old was scratched from his last scheduled start with elbow tightness. It appears as though Gausman will return to the rotation as early as this weekend against the Oakland... Read More

Eric Hosmer Takes Batting Practice Tuesday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (finger) was taking on-field batting practice with his teammates on Tuesday evening. Hosmer has not appeared in a game since Sept. 7. The recent progress is encouraging and suggests he may be back in the lineup before the end of the week. He has posted a .886 OPS... Read More

Nolan Arenado Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup and batting fourth against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. Arenado missed Sunday's game with discomfort in his left shoulder. The 29-year-old is slashing .261/.311/.461 with eight homers and 25 RBI through 165 at-bats in 2020. Arenado is seemingly back to full health... Read More

Clayton Kershaw Strikes Out Nine In Losing Effort

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw allowed three runs on five hits across 6 1/3 innings of work during Monday's 7-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. He struck out nine batters without issuing a walk. Kershaw only gave up two hits through his first five innings, before Trent Grisham took him deep in the... Read More

Gio Urshela To Be Activated Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (elbow) remains on schedule to be activated on Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Urshela has been able to take on-field batting practices and workouts without any setbacks. The 28-year-old has been out of the lineup since Sept. 3, but he was enjoying a productive season up until... Read More

Austin Hays Returns To Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (rib) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Monday afternoon. He is also back in the starting lineup for the first time since August 14 after dealing with a non-displaced rib fracture. The 25-year-old was in the midst of a disappointing season before being sidelined, posting a .519... Read More

Thomas Eshelman Scheduled To Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Thomas Eshelman is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old has posted a 3-0 record to go along with a 3.96 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 11/8 K/BB rate across 25 innings this season. Nevertheless, it is tough to trust even the best pitchers against the Braves offense, let... Read More

Sonny Gray Hopes To Return Before End Of Season

Cincinnati Reds starter Sonny Gray (back) said he is hopeful he will be able to pitch in the final week of the regular season, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Inquirer. Gray suffered a strained back during his most recent start, a five-run shelling against the Chicago Cubs. Gray's return likely hinges on whether... Read More

Aaron Judge Resumes Swinging On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (calf) resumed taking swings on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 28-year-old slugger has not appeared in a game since August 26 and has only played in 18 of 47 games so far this season. Thankfully, it seems like he is nearing a return, and it could not... Read More

Lance McCullers Jr. Returning To Rotation Wednesday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. (neck) is scheduled to return to the team's starting rotation on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. McCullers has not appeared in a game since Sept. 4 after dealing with neck irritation. The 26-year-old underwent treatment on the ailment, and it appears to have helped. Regardless, McCullers posted a 5.79... Read More

Zack Wheeler Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler (fingernail) threw a bullpen session on Monday afternoon. There have been no updates on the success of the session, but if all went well, Wheeler would likely pitch later this week. The 30-year-old suffered the flukey injury while pulling up his pants. Thankfully, he did not need to go on... Read More

Brock Holt Headed To Paternity List

Washington Nationals infielder Brock Holt was placed on the paternity list on Monday afternoon. Jake Noll was recalled from the team's alternate training site as a corresponding move. Noll slashed .285/.327/.410 with 11 homers, 54 RBI, and five stolen bases across 118 games at Triple-A Fresno in 2019. There are some offensive tools in Noll's... Read More

Scott Kingery Activated On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery (back) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Monday. He is starting at second base and batting eighth against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Kingery has not appeared in a game since August 30, and he was having a dismal season up to that point. He... Read More

Tony Kemp Starting Monday, Nate Orf Scratched

Oakland Athletics infielder Tony Kemp will start at second base and bat ninth against Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. Nate Orf was in the original lineup playing third base, but now Kemp has drawn in, and Tommy La Stella has shifted to the hot corner. Kemp and... Read More

Nick Senzel Activated Off Of Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (undisclosed) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Monday afternoon. He is starting in center field and batting seventh against Cody Ponce and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Senzel has not suited up for a game since August 14 with an unreported ailment. He was slashing .244/.327/.489 with two homers... Read More

Touki Toussaint Recalled To Start Monday's Game

Atlanta Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint was recalled from the team's alternate training site on Monday morning. He will face the Baltimore Orioles on Monday afternoon. Toussaint was optioned back on August 25 after stringing together a few dismal performances. He owns a 7.89 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 28/13 K/BB rate through 21 2/3 innings in... Read More

Rhys Hoskins Remains Out On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (forearm) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Hoskins did not appear in either part of Sunday's doubleheader. He is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday afternoon, but he is considered day-to-day for now. In his absence, Phil Gosselin is getting the... Read More

J.T. Realmuto To Undergo MRI On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hip) is getting an MRI on Monday to determine the full extent of his injury. The 29-year-old missed both games in Sunday's doubleheader after injuring his hip on Saturday. It is unclear how severe the injury is, but Realmuto remains day-to-day for now. In his absence, Rafael Marchan is starting... Read More

Dustin May Expected To Start On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (foot) should be able to start on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, according to manager Dave Roberts. May injured himself back on Thursday when a comebacker hit him on his foot, but a CT scan came back negative, and his bullpen session went well. The talented 23-year-old has... Read More

Chris Taylor Heating Up In September

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor was 3-for-4 with a three-run homer during Sunday's 8-1 win over the Houston Astros. Taylor is slashing .357/.438/.718 with three homers and nine RBI across his last seven games. The 30-year-old is capable of playing almost any position on the field, which gives him extreme flexibility in fantasy formats.... Read More

Mookie Betts Hits Two-Run Shot In Sunday's Win

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Sunday's 8-1 win over the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old is slashing .310/.383/.595 through 42 at-bats in Sept. Betts is enjoying a phenomenal first season with the Dodgers, posting a .988 OPS to go along with 15 homers, 35 RBI, 35 runs scored,... Read More

Ryan Castellani Issues Six Walks In Sunday's No-Decision

Colorado Rockies starter Ryan Castellani surrendered a single unearned run on one hit across 5 2/3 innings during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out four batters while giving up a season-high six walks. Castellani has now walked 10 batters over his past 10 innings. The 24-year-old was in line for... Read More

Max Scherzer Surrenders Six Runs On Sunday

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer allowed six runs on nine hits and two walks across 5 1/3 innings of work during Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He salvaged some fantasy value by striking out 10 batters during the contest. Alas, it was another mediocre performance for the veteran right-hander, who has struggled with... Read More