Jake Arrieta Believes He Has Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta believes he has a Grade 1 hamstring strain but expects to be back for the start of the postseason. He was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the New York Mets with an injury and limped off of the field. Regardless of the ailment, a 10-day injured list stint is […]

Adrian Morejon Serving As Opener Wednesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon will serve as the team's opener on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. There was some hope that Chris Paddack (ankle) would return to start this game, but he is facing the Seattle Mariners on Friday instead. Morejon has posted a 2.53 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 10 2/3 […]

Chris Paddack Scheduled To Start Friday

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (ankle) is expected to start Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old had to leave his most recent start with an ankle sprain, but he is feeling better after getting some extra rest. Paddack has had an inconsistent 2020 season, posting a 3-4 record to go along with […]

Anibal Sanchez Surrenders Six Runs On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starter Anibal Sanchez allowed six runs on seven hits across 4 1/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez struck out four batters while walking one in the contest. It has been a season to forget for the 36-year-old, as he owns a 2-5 record to go […]

Yandy Diaz Slowly Progressing Through Hamstring Strain

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is "slowly but surely" recovering from his hamstring strain, according to manager Kevin Cash. Diaz has not appeared in a game since August 31 and has not resumed any baserunning or fielding drills. At this point, it seems unlikely that the Cuban slugger returns before the end […]

Keone Kela Unlikely To Return In 2020

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (forearm) is unlikely to return this season, according to general manager Ben Cherington. Kela resumed throwing last week, but he has not appeared in a game since August 21 and is running out of time. The 27-year-old was expected to serve as the Pirates' closer before the injury woes. In […]

Jake Arrieta Leaves Tuesday's Game With Leg Injury

Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta left Tuesday's game against the New York Mets in the sixth inning with an apparent leg injury. Arrieta seemed to strain something during his pitch delivery and immediately left the game with a significant limp. It is too early to tell how severe the ailment is, but an update from […]

James Paxton Yet To Resume Throwing

New York Yankees starter James Paxton (elbow) has not resumed a throwing program yet. Paxton, who has not appeared in a game since August 21, has been dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his elbow. He felt lingering soreness after completing a bullpen session last week and has not approached the mound since. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]