Travis Lakins Sr. Exits Tuesday’s Start Early

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Travis Lakins Sr. exited Tuesday's start against the Astros with an apparent injury. The 27-year-old was removed in the second inning after a mound visit with the trainer and was replaced by Adam Plutko. He allowed one run on one hit and three walks while striking out none across one 1/3 innings […]

Brian Anderson Ramps Up Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) participated in soft toss and defensive drills on Tuesday. He's been sidelined since May 24 with a dislocated shoulder. The 28-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list a week ago and is about a month away from returning to action. Anderson is slashing .250/.316/.371 with three home […]

Jose Urquidy Exits Tuesday’s Start Early With Shoulder Discomfort

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) was removed from Tuesday's start against the Orioles with right shoulder discomfort. His velocity (89 MPH) was down in the second inning and, after a visit from the trainers, was removed from the game. The 26-year-old allowed one run (a solo homer) on one hit while striking out none […]

Randy Arozarena Absent From Tuesday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not starting Tuesday's game against the Nationals. He will get the day off after slashing .214/.389/.286 with one extra-base hit, an RBI, three walks, and three runs scored over his last 18 plate appearances. Fantasy managers with weekly changes can leave Arozarena in their lineups. The 2020 American […]

Ryan Yarbrough Posts Quality Start In Sunday’s No-Decision

Tampa Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four across six innings during Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Angels. He did not factor into the decision. The 29-year-old yielded an RBI single to Phil Gosselin in the fourth frame and then surrendered an RBI double to […]

Ji-Man Choi Blasts Three-Run Shot In Loss To Angels

Tampa Bay Rays' first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Angels. He went deep off Angels pitcher Mike Mayers in the sixth inning for his third long ball of the season. It was the 30-year-old's first homer since May 21. Choi is slashing .271/.386/.435 across 101 […]

Jonathan Villar Set For Rehab Assignment This Week

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (calf) is expected to report to Triple-A Syracuse for a rehab assignment sometime this week. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a strained right calf. The 30-year-old is slashing .246/.333/.410 with six home runs, 15 RBI, 29 runs scored, and eight stolen bases across […]

Shed Long Jr. Benched In Sunday’s Game 1 For Lack Of Hustle

Seattle Mariners' second baseman Shed Long Jr. was removed in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox due to lack of hustle. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before being removed from the game. He did appear as a pinch-hitter in Game 2 and struck out in his only plate appearance. "Shed Long […]

Zack Britton Scheduled For MRI

New York Yankees pitcher Zack Britton will undergo an MRI on his injured hamstring, per general manager Brian Cashman. The left-hander was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left hamstring. He's expected to come off the injured list when eligible on July 6, but the MRI results could change that timeline. […]

Ketel Marte Scheduled For Additional Imaging

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) will undergo imaging on his hamstring Monday. The 27-year-old is dealing with hamstring tightness and was out of the lineup for Sunday's game. He's considered day-to-day and the tests on Monday should determine the severity of his hamstring issue. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation as the […]

Steven Matz Scheduled To Start Wednesday Against Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Steven Matz cleared COVID-19 protocols and is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners. He threw 60 pitches of live batting practice on Thursday and is all systems go for Wednesday's start. The 30-year-old owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 75 strikeouts across 69 2/3 innings in 2021. Matz […]

Sonny Gray Throws Three Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sonny Gray (groin) allowed one hit and three walks while striking out four across three scoreless innings during Saturday's rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville. He was unable to make his original start on Thursday due to back stiffness and had his start pushed back to Saturday. The 31-year-old was successful in his […]

Dinelson Lamet Exits Saturday’s Start Early

San Diego Padres pitcher Dinelson Lamet exited Saturday's start early against the Arizona Diamondback with an apparent arm injury. His velocity dipped to 91.6 MPH against the last batter he faced and after further evaluation by the trainers was removed from Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old was tagged with the loss and allowed four runs on […]

Madison Bumgarner Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Saturday. He's been sidelined since early June with shoulder inflammation. The former San Francisco Giant threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday and another one Saturday. "Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Saturday," said manager Torey Lovullo. "He will throw at least […]

Kole Calhoun Rehab Assignment Coming Soon

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) is progressing well in his recovery from hamstring surgery and will begin a rehab assignment soon. The 33-year-old has begun to run out of the batters' box during the at-bats he is taking at the team's training site. "The start of a rehab assignment is "coming soon," said manager […]

Isaac Paredes Optioned To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers' third baseman Isaac Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros. He slashed .143/.286/.321 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs scored across 35 plate appearances in 2021. The Tigers prospect is worth stashing in dynasty leagues but fantasy managers can move on redraft formats. Infielder Zack […]

Matt Duffy Could Return Around the All-Star Break

Chicago Cubs' third baseman Matt Duffy (back) said his goal is to return around the All-Star break. He's been sidelined since May 25 with a lower back strain. The 30-year-old was on the verge of being able to play in rehab games but his back didn't respond well after a vigorous pre-game workout. "I was […]

Aaron Sanchez Still Dealing With Blister Issue

San Francisco Giants pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) is still dealing with a blister issue as he continues his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. He was placed on the 60-day injured list in May with biceps tendinitis. The 28-year-old has been on a rehab assignment since June 7, but his last two starts have been interrupted […]

Chris Sale Will Face Live Hitting On Saturday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will throw 20 pitches off the mound at Fenway Park on Saturday. It will be the first time Sale has faced any live hitting-pitching competition since Spring Training of 2020. According to manager Alex Cora, "Sale will have at least one more session against hitters before the team […]

John Gant Moving To The Bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Gant will move to the bullpen starting Saturday against the Pirates, per manager Mike Shildt. He owns an 11.57 ERA along with an 11:14 K: BB across 14 innings over his last four starts. The Cardinals have yet to announce who will replace Gant in the rotation, but fantasy managers […]

Yoan Moncada Rolls Ankle In Friday’s Loss To Seattle

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada rolled his left ankle ducking out of the way of a pitch during Friday's loss to the Mariners. After being checked out by the trainers, he was able to stay in the game. He went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a walk in Friday's loss. The 26-year-old received […]

Buster Posey Expected To Return On Saturday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (back) could return for Saturday's game against the Athletics. The Giants catcher was a late scratch on Friday after his back tightened up in the batting cage before the game. Posey's injury isn't considered serious and he's expected to return to the lineup on Saturday. After opting out of […]

Lucas Sims Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lucas Sims was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right elbow. He struggled in his previous outing and the elbow issue could be the reason why. The 27-year-old is 7-for-9 in save opportunities along with a 5.02 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 44:15 K: BB across 28 2/3 innings. […]

Jorge Soler Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler will sit Thursday's game against the Yankees. He will take a seat while catcher Salvador Perez (head) handles designated hitter duties on Thursday. The 29-year-old has struggled mightily this season as his numbers are down all across the board. Soler is slashing .183/.283/.329 with six home runs, 28 RBI, […]

Salvador Perez Serving As Designated Hitter On Thursday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (head) is batting third and will serve as the team's designated hitter in Thursday's game against the Yankees. Perez left Wednesday's game early after getting hit in the mask with a pitch. Manager Mike Matheny called Perez's injury a "non-concussive" event. The 31-year-old avoided a concussion but will get […]

Alec Bohm Collects Four Hits In Loss To Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies' third baseman Alec Bohm went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and three runs scored during Wednesday's 13-12 loss to the Nationals. He's starting to heat up and has now recorded multi-hit efforts in three of his last seven contests. The Phillies' top prospect has a ton of upside but is striking out […]

Andrew McCutchen Blasts Pinch-Hit Grand Slam On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-1 with a grand slam during Wednesday's 13-12 loss to the Nationals. With the bases loaded, the 34-year-old pinch-hit for pitcher Archie Bradley in the bottom of the fifth inning. He took a 3-1 pitch from Nationals pitcher Erick McGowin deep to left field for his 13th home run […]

Bryce Harper Goes Yard In Loss To Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two walks, and an additional run scored during Wednesday's 13-12 loss to the Nationals. He took Erick Fedde deep in the bottom of the third inning for his 10th long ball of the season. The 28-year-old outfielder has now homered in back-to-back games. […]

Victor Reyes Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes (ribs) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday. He's been sidelined since June 3 with an intercostal strain. The 26-year-old slashed .157/.186/.265 with one home run, four RBI, nine runs scored, and two stolen bases before being placed on the injured list. He's flashed upside in the majors […]

Daniel Ponce de Leon Exits Tuesday’s Game Early

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tigers with shoulder discomfort. He allowed one run on one hit across 1/3 of an inning before exiting. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time and the 29-year-old is considered day-to-day. Ponce de Leon has struggled this […]