Rays Place JT Chargois On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed relief pitcher JT Chargois (oblique) on the injured list on Tuesday due to left oblique tightness. Acquired as part of the Diego Castillo trade last July, Chargois pitched to a 2.52 ERA and a 3.86 ERA in 53.2 combined innings between the Rays and Seattle Mariners last season, turning in […]

Rays Place Luis Patino On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Luis Patino (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. The 22-year-old previously exited his first start of the season after just recording two outs. Last season the right-hander made 19 appearances for Tampa Bay, including 15 starts. He pitched to a 4.31 […]

J.T. Realmuto Returns To The Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the lineup on Monday for a matchup with the New York Mets and right-handed starter Taijuan Walker. He wasn't in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Oakland Athletics. One of fantasy baseball's best catchers, Realmuto hit .263 with a .343 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, […]

Bryson Stott Isn't In Monday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott will be on the bench for Monday's game against the New York Mets. The Phillies will go with Didi Gregorius at shortstop and Alec Bohm at third base for a matchup with the New York Mets and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Gregorius is batting sixth while Bohm will hit eighth. You're […]

Omar Narvaez On The Bench Monday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez will begin Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles on the bench. Narvaez hit .266 with a .342 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 445 plate appearances last season. He's started the year hitless in his first six plate appearances but has drawn a walk and reached base on a […]

Eric Haase Isn't Starting Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Michael Wacha. Haase has appeared in all three of the Tigers' games so far this season, logging seven plate appearances. He's drawn a pair of walks and connected on a home run. Instead, […]

Anibal Sanchez Placed On Injured List Monday

Anibal Sanchez Placed On Injrued List The Washington Nationals placed starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (neck) on the injured list due to a cervical nerve impingement according to the Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty. Also per Dougherty, left-hander Josh Rogers was recalled to take the veteran's spot in the rotation against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Sanchez […]

Yankees Option Oswald Peraza To Triple-A

The New York Yankees optioned infielder Oswald Peraza to Triple-A on Sunday. Peraza appeared in games at three different levels in the Yankees' minor league system last year, finishing the season at Triple-A where he hit .286 with a .323 on-base percentage, a home run, and two stolen bases in 31 plate appearances. Overall, the […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Optioned To Triple-A

New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday. Cabrera has yet to make his Major League debut but did reach Triple-A last season, batting .500 with a .583 on-base percentage, five home runs, and a stolen base in 36 plate appearances at the minors' highest level. While he won't open the […]

Yankees Option Estevan Florial To Triple-A

The New York Yankees optioned outfielder Estevan Florial to Triple-A on Sunday. The outfielder made his Major League debut in 2020 and logged 25 plate appearances for the club last season, hitting .300 with a .440 on-base percentage, one home run, and one stolen base. He'll start the year in the minors, providing the organization […]

Giants Acquire Luke Williams

The San Francisco Giants have acquired infielder and outfielder Luke Williams from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league infielder Will Toffey and cash considerations. Williams hit .245 with a .315 on-base percentage, one home run, and a pair of stolen bases in 108 plate appearances for the Phillies last season. Capable of playing all four […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Bat Leadoff To Begin Year For Angels

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will reportedly hit leadoff at the beginning of the season, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The Halos certainly aren't short of quality leadoff options, with Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon also on the roster, but it'll be Ohtani hitting first at least for the start of the season. While the […]

Kody Clemens Optioned To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned infielder Kody Clemens to Triple-A on Saturday. Clemens has yet to make his Major League debut but hit .247 with a .312 on-base percentage in 414 plate appearances for Triple-A Toledo last season. Primarily a second baseman, the 25-year-old also made starts at first base and in right field last season. […]

Tigers Option Zack Short To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned shortstop Zack Short to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. Detroit looks set around the infield with Jeimer Candelario at third base, Javier Baez at shortstop, Jonathan Schoop at second base, and Spencer Torkelson the favorite to get the lion's share of the plate appearances at first base, but Short had a shot […]

Monte Harrison Released By Marlins

The Miami Marlins have released outfielder Monte Harrison, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. The outfielder was previously designated for assignment. Harrison appeared in 11 games for the Marlins last season, collecting a pair of hits in 11 plate appearances. The 26-year-old also logged 308 plate appearances with the franchise's Triple-A affiliate in 2021, hitting […]

Andrelton Simmons Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Chicago Cubs shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) is "dealing with right shoulder soreness," according to The Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro. Also per Montemurro, the shortstop's "progress has been slowed since he reported to camp." Simmons joined the Cubs as a free agent after spending last season with the Minnesota Twins. The veteran hit .223 with a […]

Evan White Diagnosed With Sports Hernia

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hernia) has been diagnosed with a sports hernia, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Also per Divish, the first baseman wants to have surgery "as soon as possible." White hit .144 with a .202 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 104 games in the […]

Drew Smyly Will Start On Saturday For Chicago

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly will start on Saturday for the team against the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Smyly joined the Cubs as a free agent after spending the 2021 season with the Atlanta Braves. In 126.2 innings for Atlanta, the left-hander posted a 4.48 ERA and a 5.11 FIP. He […]

Tucker Davidson Will Start For Atlanta On Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tucker Davidson will take the mound for the team in a start on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Justin Toscano. Davidson made his Major League debut last season with Atlanta, pitching to a 3.60 ERA and a 4.52 FIP in four starts spanning 20 innings. The […]

Erick Fedde Will Start On Saturday For Nationals

Washington Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde will take the mound as the team's starter on Saturday against the New York Mets, according to MLB.com's Jessica Camerato. The 29-year-old made 29 appearances for the Nationals last season, including 27 starts. Overall, he pitched to a 5.47 ERA and a 4.66 FIP in 133 1/3 innings. He also […]

Carlos Correa Will Make Twins Debut Sunday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa will reportedly make his team debut in Grapefruit League play on Sunday according to MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park. Correa hit .279 with a .366 on-base percentage and 26 home runs in 640 plate appearances last season with the Houston Astros. Now with the Twins, Correa should continue to be an above-average […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Be Opening Day Starter For Angels

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will reportedly be the team's Opening Day starter, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Fantasy baseball's best player in leagues where he is eligible as both a position player and a pitcher, Ohtani pitched to a 3.18 ERA, a 3.52 FIP, 156 strikeouts, and 44 walks in 130.1 innings last […]

Walker Buehler Will Make First Cactus League Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will make his 2022 Cactus League debut on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Juan Toribio. Buehler figures to once again be one of fantasy baseball's best starting pitchers this season. The starter pitched to a 2.47 ERA and a 3.16 FIP in 207.2 innings last year. He also finished […]

Mariners Sign Billy Hamilton To Minors Deal

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal, per The Athletic's Corey Brock. Hamilton recently appeared in 71 games for the Chicago White Sox during the 2021 season, hitting .220 with a .240 on-base percentage, two home runs, and nine stolen bases for the American League Central club. As […]

Astros Sign Adam Morgan To Minors Deal

The Houston Astros have reportedly signed pitcher Adam Morgan to a minor league deal, according to Chandler Rome of The Houston Chronicle. Per Rome, Morgan has also been invited to Major League Spring Training. The left-handed pitcher owns a lifetime 4.80 ERA and a 4.68 FIP in seven career Major League seasons. Six of those […]

Padres Sign Thomas Eshelman To Minors Deal

The San Diego Padres have reportedly signed pitcher Thomas Eshelman to a minor league deal, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Eshelman previously appeared in parts of three seasons for the Baltimore Orioles from 2019 to 2021. His most successful season came in 2020 when he pitched to a 3.89 ERA, a 5.76 FIP, 16 […]

Ryan McMahon Signs Extension With Rockies

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon has reportedly signed a six-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Per Passan, the deal is worth $70 million. McMahon has been a regular for Colorado for the last three seasons. Able to play every infield position except for shortstop, McMahon hit .254 with a […]

Yankees Claim Yoan Aybar Off Waivers

The New York Yankees have reportedly claimed pitcher Yoan Aybar off waivers from the Colorado Rockies, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. The 24-year-old left-hander pitched for Colorado's Double-A affiliate during the 2021 season, turning in a 6.22 ERA in 46.1 innings while logging 53 strikeouts and 33 walks. As Saunders noted in […]

Giants Designate Austin Dean For Assignment

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly designated outfielder Austin Dean for assignment on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Maria I. Guardado. Dean spent parts of the last two seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting .233 with a .342 on-base percentage and a home run in 38 plate appearances at the Major League level last season. […]

Diamondbacks Reportedly Sign Wilmer Difo To Minors Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly signed infielder Wilmer Difo to a minor league deal, according to FanSided's Robert Murray. Also per Murray, Difo will report to Major League Spring Training. The infielder made his Major League debut with the Washington Nationals in 2015 and stayed with Washington through the 2020 campaign. The veteran signed with […]