Shea Langeliers Has Three-Homer Evening Tuesday

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers made history in Tuesday's 16-7 win over the Nationals. Batting leadoff for the first time in his career, Langeliers went 5-for-6 with a single, a double, and three solo home runs. The 27-year-old became the second catcher in Major League history to hit three HR in a game while batting leadoff. […]

Orlando Arcia Exits Early Tuesday With Apparent Injury

Colorado Rockies third baseman/shortstop Orlando Arcia (unknown) exited Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays in the fifth inning with an apparent injury, per Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. Arcia hit a single in the fifth but then exited the game. He went 1-for-2. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for more information. The 31-year-old […]

Thairo Estrada Exits Tuesday With Apparent Leg Injury

Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada (leg) left Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays in the sixth inning with an apparent leg injury. He landed on the first-base bag awkwardly while trying to beat out a double-play ball and exited after. He went 0-for-3 before exiting. The 29-year-old has had a run of bad […]

Joey Loperfido Exits Tuesday With Right-Knee Contusion

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (knee) exited Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies in the sixth inning with a right knee contusion. Loperfido was hit by a 98-MPH fastball in the knee and exited the game immediately. X-rays were negative, per MLB's Keegan Matheson, but fantasy managers should wait for further updates in the […]

Austin Slater Heading To Injured List With Hamstring Injury

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after Monday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers that outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) will be placed on the injured list after injuring his hamstring in the game. Slater went 0-for-1 with a groundout and injured himself running the ball out in his at-bat. The 32-year-old was recently acquired […]

Aaron Judge To Return To Yankees On Tuesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed on Monday that outfielder superstar Aaron Judge (elbow) will return from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Judge was placed on the IL at the end of July with a flexor strain in his right elbow. This is great news for the Yankees and fantasy managers, as the […]

Hunter Greene To Make Next Rehab Start On Friday

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that starting pitcher Hunter Greene (groin) will make his next rehab start on Friday and will aim to throw up to 80 pitches. The 25-year-old, who went on the injured list at the beginning of May with a right groin strain, threw 66 pitches in his third rehab […]

Grant Holmes To Non-Surgically Rehabilitate his Elbow

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Olivia Sayer reported Monday that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (elbow) will opt for non-surgical rehabilitation of his right elbow inflammation. Holmes was placed on the 60-day injured list on July 27, so his season would have been over regardless of his rehab approach. The 29-year-old popped onto fantasy radars in […]

Michael King Could Make Next Start With Padres

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) may only end up making one rehab start and could have his next start be with the Padres, per manager Mike Shildt. King has been on the 60-day injured list since the end of May with right shoulder inflammation. He made his first rehab start on Sunday […]

Spencer Arrighetti To Start For Astros Wednesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) is set to rejoin the big-league team and will start Wednesday's game against the Marlins, per Julia Morales. Arrighetti has been on the injured list since early April with a fractured thumb. The 25-year-old did not look great in his three rehab starts across Double-A Corpus Christi and […]

Michael Soroka To Go On Injured List

Chicago Cubs managers Craig Counsel said after Monday's 3-2 loss to the Reds that starting pitcher Michael Soroka (shoulder) will be placed on the injured list, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Soroka, who made his first start with the Cubs Monday after being traded from the Nationals, pitched just two innings before exiting with right shoulder […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, Max Fried, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 18 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, and Max Fried. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Mets Have Been Aggressive in Luis Robert Jr. Trade Talks

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Tuesday that the New York Mets have emerged as "the frontrunner" in trade talks for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. The Padres and Phillies are among other teams with supposed interest in the 27-year-old. Robert Jr. struggled last season and has continued to do so this season, although he […]

Brewers Plan Rehab Assignment For Rhys Hoskins In Late August

The Milwaukee Brewers said Tuesday that they are hoping for first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) to be ready to begin a rehab assignment in late August as he recovers from a sprained left thumb, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Hoskins was placed on the injured list at the beginning of July. The 32-year-old was slashing .242/.340/.428 […]

Ian Happ Exits Tuesday With Bruised Shin, May Require Injured List Stint

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shin) exited Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers in the eighth inning after fouling a ball off his left shin. X-rays after the game were negative, and Happ said he will need to get the swelling down and manage the pain. However, he may require a stint on the injured […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Heading to Injured List With Right-Achilles Tightness

As another blow to an already poor season for the Atlanta Braves, outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (Achilles) exited Tuesday night's 9-6 loss to the Royals with right-Achilles tightness. The team announced that Acuna Jr. would be placed on the injured list. He went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting after showing discomfort in his at-bats. […]

Juan Soto Exits Early Tuesday With Foot Contusion

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (foot) exited Tuesday's game against the Padres in the fourth inning with a foot contusion. Soto fouled a pitch off his foot in the top of the inning, and while he stayed in to finish the at-bat, he was replaced defensively in the next half-inning by Tyrone Taylor. Soto […]

Jackson Chourio Exits Early Tuesday With Right-Hamstring Spasm

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Cubs in the fifth inning with a right hamstring spasm. Chourio pulled up heading into third base on a triple and was replaced on the basepaths by Blake Perkins. Chourio had gone 2-for-3 with a single and triple before exiting. He was also […]

Adley Rutschman Collects Three Hits, Plates Two In Monday's Return

Baltimore Orioles catcher/designated hitter Adley Rutschman (oblique) made a strong impression in his return from the 10-day injured list in Monday's 11-4 win over the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old, who was out with a strained left oblique, went 3-for-5 with a single, two doubles, two RBI, and a strikeout. It was a welcome performance for […]

Endy Rodriguez Feeling Residual Soreness In Elbow

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) has been doing low-level strengthening and range-of-motion exercises in Florida as he recovers from right elbow inflammation. Elbow issues have plagued the 25-year-old throughout his career, and he has been on the 60-day injured list since the middle of June. Rodriguez is currently dealing with some residual soreness, […]

George Springer "Doing All Right" After Hit-By-Pitch Monday

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said after Monday's 11-4 loss to the Orioles that outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (shoulder/head) is "doing all right" after being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning. The incident was a scary one, as Springer had a 96 MPH fastball clip his shoulder but strike him in the […]

Hyeseong Kim Could Serve Time On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) could serve time on the injured list with a left shoulder injury, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The 26-year-old has been managing an injury for about a week and did not play on Sunday. However, he did start in Monday's 5-2 […]

Tommy Edman Could Be Headed for Injured List Stint

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that the team is contemplating placing utilityman Tommy Edman (ankle) on the injured list after he tweaked his right ankle running the bases on Sunday. Edman was not in the lineup for Monday's 5-2 win over the Reds. While his defensive versatility has helped the Dodgers this […]

X-Rays Negative On Salvador Perez's Elbow After Hit-By-Pitch

Kansas City Royals catcher/first baseman Salvador Perez (elbow) exited Monday's 10-7 loss to the Braves in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch on the left elbow in the third inning. Perez went 1-for-1 with an RBI single before being replaced by Freddy Fermin. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, […]

Max Muncy Takes Batting Practice Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) continued to progress well from his left knee bone bruise on Tuesday, taking batting practice on the field, per Los Angeles Times' Jack Harris. The 34-year-old, who was injured at the beginning of July, has been making strong progress, given how serious the injury could have been. […]

Ben Casparius Exits Tuesday With Apparent Right Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius (hamstring) exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after being checked by a trainer with an apparent right hamstring injury, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Casparius entered the game in the top of the sixth inning with the game tied 3-3. He allowed a double and three walks without recording […]

Rich Hill Allows One Run In Five Innings In Tuesday's Debut

The Kansas City Royals called up 45-year-old veteran Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha to make his first start of the season in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Cubs. Making his first big-league start since Sept. 4, 2023, Hill tossed five innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks with one strikeout. […]

Dylan Crews Moved to 60-Day Injured List on Tuesday

Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo announced Tuesday that outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from a left oblique strain. The move was made to make room on the 40-man roster for left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester. This […]

Shelby Miller's Throwing Session Cut Short Tuesday Due to Lower-Back Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller (forearm, back) threw 16 pitches to live hitters on Tuesday. However, his session was cut short due to tightness in his lower back, per manager Torey Lovullo. The 34-year-old went on the injured list at the beginning of July with a forearm strain and has been working his way […]

Kyle Higashioka Exits Early Tuesday With Hamstring Tightness

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Athletics in the eighth inning due to hamstring tightness, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Higashioka had gone 2-for-3 with two singles and a run scored before being replaced defensively by Jonah Heim. The 35-year-old veteran has done a decent […]