Rowdy Tellez Out of the Lineup on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old will take a seat against left-hander James Paxton, as Lourdes Gurriel will make his return from the injured list and bat third while serving as the designated hitter, while Justin Smoak will bat... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Tosses Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and felt fine afterwards, managing to use all his pitches. Kimbrel landed on the injured list last week with an elbow inflammation, but his timeline for a return remains unclear. The 31-year-old posted a 5.68 ERA along with 26 strikeouts and 13 saves... Read More

Clayton Richard Released By Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard has been released by the team on Thursday. The 36-year-old made 10 starts with the Blue Jays this season, producing a record of 1-5 to go along with a 5.96 ERA and 22 strikeouts through 45 1/3 innings. Richard did not appear in a game with the team since... Read More

Max Kepler Remains Out of Lineup on Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. Kepler has missed each of the last three games after aggravating his shoulder injury over the weekend. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a massive breakout season with totals of 36 home runs, 90 RBI, 96 runs scored and a... Read More

Mitch Haniger Not Likely To Return This Season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) will remain shut down from his rehab assignment due to back tightness and all indications point to the 28-year-old missing the remainder of the season. It has been a very tough year for Haniger, who only managed to appear in 63 games with totals of 15 home runs, 32... Read More

Tyler Glasnow Goes Two Innings on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (forearm) went two innings and allowed two runs on Sunday, to go along with five strikeouts, two walks and one hit in a 8-3 win against the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old was scheduled to make his first start since landing on the injured list in May, after an impressive... Read More

Starling Marte Suffers Sprained Wrist on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (wrist) was removed in the ninth inning in Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a sprained left wrist. Marte made a catch in the top of the ninth inning but bent awkwardly as he came up with the ball, and did not make the plate appearance in the following half... Read More

Ramon Laureano May Receive Rehab At-Bats

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (leg) may get some at-bats with High-A Stockton prior to being activated from the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old has been hitting, throwing, and doing running drills in recent days, and says he feels ready to return to action. Laureano recorded 21 home runs, 58 RBI, 67 runs scored, 12... Read More

Yoan Moncada Returns To The Lineup

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will bat fourth against right-hander Ariel Jurado and the Rangers in his return from the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since July 30 with a hamstring injury that sent him to the IL. Moncada hit .409 in five games during his rehab assignment and... Read More

Logan Webb Scheduled To Start Sunday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb is available in relief for Thursday's game against the Cubs, but he will make his next start on Sunday against the Athletics if he is not needed on Thursday. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut on August 17 after a successful season in the minors where he posted a... Read More

Matt Carpenter Out of the Lineup on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (rest) is not in the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Rockies. The 33-year-old is stuck in a 9-for-46 slump over the past month and is batting just .105 over the past week, so he will sit for the second time in three games. Carpenter's overall numbers... Read More

Carlos Correa Expected To Return In Early September

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is expected to return to action and have at least three full weeks of major league games before the postseason begins, according to general manager Jeff Luhnow. The 24-year-old is eligible to return at the end of August, but the team does not have a reason to rush him... Read More

Marwin Gonzalez Out of the Lineup on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins utility man Marwin Gonzalez (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the White Sox. The 30-year-old will get a routine day of rest after making 15 consecutive starts, and should be right back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Tigers. Gonzalez has put together a monster... Read More

Yonny Chirinos Cleared for Baseball Activities

Tampa Bay Rays starter Yonny Chirinos (finger) was cleared to resume baseball activities on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has been shut down since early August with a right middle finger inflammation, after a productive season in which he posted a 9-5 record to go along with a 3.62 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 110 strikeouts through 126... Read More

Joey Votto Could Return This Weekend

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) could return to the Reds lineup as soon as this weekend, when first eligible. The 35-year-old was placed on the injured list with a lower back strain and has not appeared in a game since August 14. Votto has recorded totals of 12 home runs, 39 RBI, 60... Read More

Eric Sogard Out of the Lineup on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners. Sogard will take a seat with left-hander Wade LeBlanc starting for the opposition, as Mike Brosseau will take over at second base and bat eighth in the lineup. The 33-year-old has picked up right where... Read More

Trent Thornton Logs Quality Start on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton allowed five hits and three earned runs, while walking four and striking out three, over six innings in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners. Thornton served up a solo home run to Austin Nola in the fourth inning but limited the damage to two sacrifice flies the rest of... Read More

Luke Voit Takes Swings on Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (abdomen) hit in the cage and fielded ground balls on Wednesday, after landing on the 10-day injured list with sports hernia. Voit felt good afterwards, and manager Aaron Boone said the 28-year-old could join High-A Tampa or Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre next week for full workouts before following up with... Read More

Josh Reddick Will Rest on Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the White Sox. The 32-year-old will take a seat against White Sox left-hander Ross Detwiler, as Jake Marisnick will start in the outfielder and bat ninth in his place. Reddick has produced 10 home runs, 37 RBI, 44 runs,... Read More

Justin Smoak Out of the Lineup on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers. The 32-year-old will get an off day as the recently called-up Rowdy Tellez will play first base and bat sixth against Rangers left-hander Kolby Allard. Smoak has struggled for a majority of the season, batting... Read More

Carlos Carrasco Making Progress In Recovery

Cleveland Indians starter Carlos Carrasco (cancer) will throw to hitters on Friday, and then be re-evaluated this weekend to determine the next step on his recovery timetable. The 32-year-old has not pitched since late May but is progressing through his rehab after completing a pair of bullpen sessions on back-to-back days with no issues. It... Read More

DJ LeMahieu Will Rest on Wednesday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. The 31-year-old will get a routine day of rest in the series finale as Mike Ford will play first base and bat eighth against Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy. LeMahieu should be owned in all fantasy formats and... Read More

Alex Bregman Returns to the Lineup

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (shoulder) is back in the Astros lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. The 25-year-old will rejoin the lineup after sitting for both games of Tuesday's double header due to a sore shoulder. Bregman is slashing .469/.564/.938 with 11 RBI in August, making him a must start option... Read More

CC Sabathia Will Start on Sunday

New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia (knee) will be activated from the injured list and start on Sunday against the Indians after spending three weeks on the injured list with right knee inflammation. The 39-year-old has gone 5-6 with a 4.78 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts over 90 1/3 innings in 2019. Sabathia is... Read More

Jeff McNeil Likely Heading To Injured List

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) will likely need to be placed on the 10-day injured list due to an injured left hamstring, with Mets officials waiting for MRI confirmation this afternoon. The 27-year-old came up limping after trying to beat out a ground ball in the ninth inning. McNeil has put up totals... Read More

Bo Bichette Records Four Hits on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 4-for-6 with two doubles, three runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's 19-4 win over the Rangers. Bichette's incredible run to begin his Major League career continues as he is now batting .394 through 15 games. The 21-year-old is making a case for himself as an early... Read More

Nelson Cruz Will Not Require Surgery on Wrist

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) will not require surgery and will resume baseball activities Tuesday. The 39-year-old He was examined by Dr. Thomas Graham in New York and it was determined that there is no damage other than the ruptured tendon in his left wrist. Cruz will begin a hitting program this week,... Read More

Tommy Pham Battling Hand Injury

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham is dealing with a sore right hand and it is "something [Pham is] going to have to manage" over the next few weeks, according to manager Kevin Cash. The 31-year-old initially injured the hand July 28 and since then he's gone just 5-for-30 at the plate. For the season,... Read More

Freddy Galvis Claimed By Reds

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis has been claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds after he was placed on outright waivers over the weekend. Galvis is expected to report to the team tomorrow, when a corresponding roster move will be made. The 29-year-old was enjoying his most productive season, batting .267/.299/.444 with 18 home... Read More

Jorge Alfaro Will Rest on Thursday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (rest) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. It's a routine day of rest for the 26-year-old as backup Bryan Holaday will fill in behind the plate. Alfaro has produced 11 home runs, 35 RBI, 27 runs, two stolen bases and a .261 batting average across... Read More