Kyle Schwarber Could Face Extended Absence

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) may be facing "more than a 10-day injured list situation," the Washington Post reported, citing manager Dave Martinez. An MRI showed that Schwarber has a significant strain in his right hamstring. Gerardo Parra will play left field Saturday night, and Washington is "otherwise evaluating its options." The 28-year-old Schwarber,... Read More

Will Smith Starting Against Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back in the lineup for Saturday night's game, batting fifth against Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino in Washington. Friday's starting catcher Austin Barnes is on the bench, while outfielder AJ Pollock, who homered Friday after coming in as a pinch-hitter, is starting and batting eighth. Espino has been solid... Read More

David Hess Acquired By Marlins

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher David Hess was traded to the Miami Marlins for right-handed pitching prospect Justin Sterner and cash considerations, according to the Miami Herald. Hess was impressive at Triple-A Durham this season, earning a 2.81 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP and 37 strikeouts to just five walks across 32 innings, including two... Read More

Ryan McMahon May Be Perking Up Again

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon cooled off in June after a strong start to the season, but he went 1-for-3 with a run scored and RBI on Friday against the Cardinals, notching a hit for the fourth straight game. McMahon, who missed a few games in June while dealing with a minor forearm issue,... Read More

Sixto Sanchez's Timetable Remains Murky

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has been steadily throwing at 120 feet, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Sanchez was shut down earlier this year and has yet to play. Though he's back on the rehab trail after suffering a brief setback with shoulder inflammation, there's still no timetable for the 22-year-old right-hander's return.... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Takes Batting Practice

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rib) took several swings in batting practice Sunday. The workout "was modified and controlled, but it's a positive sign about his health," according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. Benintendi went on the 10-day injured list three weeks ago with a right rib hairline fracture. His timetable for a return is... Read More

Chris Paddack Rebounds From His Shortest Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack bounced back from his shortest start of the season, tossing seven innings against Philadelphia on Friday. The right-hander allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five. He didn't factor into the decision, however. In his prior start, Paddack was shelled for five runs... Read More

Charlie Morton To Face Miami As Veteran Gets Hot

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton, whose solid outing Tuesday against the Mets was spoiled by the bullpen, is pitching well and lines up for good matchups Sunday and next week against the last-place Miami Marlins. He allowed three earned runs against New York on five hits while striking out seven across six innings in... Read More

Michael Fulmer Could Return After All-Star Break

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer's (neck) visit with Dr. Keith Meister confirmed a previous diagnosis of no shoulder issues, according to MLB.com. Fulmer, who was placed on the 10-day injured list last weekend with a right cervical spine strain, is headed to Low-A Lakeland and is not expected to back until after the All-Star... Read More

Framber Valdez Has Been Solid After Late Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, who beat Cleveland on Thursday, is up to a 5-1 record with a 2.18 ERA and 1.04 WHIP on the season and has been rewarding patient fantasy managers after getting a late start at the end of May because of a finger injury. With 41 strikeouts over 45 1/3... Read More

Danny Jansen Activated From Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (hamstring) was activated from the injured list, and the team optioned catcher Riley Adams in a corresponding move on Saturday, MLB.com reported. Jansen went on the injured list in early June with a hamstring strain and was hitting just .157/.248/.278 with three home runs and eight RBI in 108... Read More

Ian Anderson Gets Favorable Matchup Next Week

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson, who posted his second straight quality start on Thursday, has a one-week start coming up, but his matchup on the road against the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates is a favorable one. The 23-year-old right-hander allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out a pair over... Read More

Matt Olson Mired In Hitting Slump

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, who went 0-for-3 on Friday against the Red Sox, is mired in a slump. Olson, who has two hits in 24 at-bats (.083) with no home runs or RBI over his last seven games, is set to face Boston right-hander Garrett Richards in Saturday night's game. The left-handed slugger... Read More

Josh Naylor Carted Off After Outfield Collision

Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Naylor (leg) had to be carted off the field Sunday with his right leg immobilized in a medical device after a collision with second baseman Ernie Clement. The injury specifics weren't immediately known, but Naylor appeared to be in "extreme pain," according to MLB.com's Mandy Bell. Naylor, who is slashing .253/.301/.700... Read More

Eduardo Escobar Sitting Sunday; Expected To Be Traded

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar is on the bench for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres with right-hander Yu Darvish on the mound as trade speculation around the 32-year-old switch-hitter intensifies. According to a source, he's expected to be traded. Escobar, who drove in five runs on Saturday, is having a solid season with... Read More

Zack Greinke Gets Two-Start Week Amid Hot Streak

Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke lines up for two outings this coming week, at home Monday against the Baltimore Orioles and at Cleveland next Sunday. The 37-year-old right-hander is defying Father Time in 2021, winning his last four decisions and riding an 8-2 record with a 3.56 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 70 strikeouts... Read More

Marco Gonzales To Miss Start After Hitting Paternity List

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales won't start Sunday after being placed on the paternity list. Right-hander Yohan Ramirez was recalled from the minors. Gonzales has to be kept out of action for at least three days, but he should return next week for one start against either Toronto or Texas. The team didn't say... Read More

Zach Plesac Heads For Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) is set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Akron, according to The Athletic. The 26-year-old threw a bullpen Saturday and continues to make progress from the fractured thumb he suffered at the end of May. His fantasy managers can hang tight and hope for a Major... Read More

Michael Fulmer Goes Back On The Injured List

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right cervical spine strain and the team has recalled rookie left-hander Miguel Del Pozo from Triple-A, according to The Athletic. Fulmer, who had recently returned from a stint on the injured list, complained of neck pain after giving... Read More

Kenta Maeda Likely To Have Two-Start Week

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda, who had been set for Saturday before the rainout, is being bumped to Monday in Chicago, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The Twins have seven games on the slate for next week, including a weekend series at Kansas City, so Maeda is likely to get two starts. Maeda... Read More

Indians-Twins Rained Out Saturday

Saturday's Cleveland at Minnesota game has been rained out, according to the Star Tribune. The teams will play a split doubleheader on Sept. 14. Indians left-hander Sam Hentges had been scheduled to face the Twins' Kenta Maeda. The Twins right-hander is 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA this season, a disappointment to his fantasy managers after... Read More

Jared Walsh Sitting Against Tampa Bay

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh is on the bench for Saturday's game at Tampa Bay with left-hander Shane McClanahan on the hill. Phil Gosselin, who is playing first base and hitting cleanup, makes a good spot play for fantasy managers with daily moves. The 32-year-old veteran has a 1.101 OPS against southpaws this... Read More

Omar Narvaez, Jackie Bradley Jr. On The Bench

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez is on the bench Saturday against the Colorado Rockies with right-hander Antonio Senzatela on the mound. Narvaez, who has an .857 OPS and is off to one of his best years offensively, is getting rest after Friday night's contest. Manny Pina is catching and hitting eighth, but the defensive standout... Read More

Anthony Santander Back In Lineup Against Toronto

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is back in the starting lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays after being used as a pinch-hitter in Friday's game. The switch-hitting outfielder will bat cleanup against lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu. Still, we'd keep him on the fantasy bench outside of deeper leagues, considering the tougher-than-average matchup and Santander's recent slump.... Read More

Josh Fleming Hits Injured List With Calf Strain

Tampa Bay Rays swing man Josh Fleming (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right calf strain and the team recalled Louis Head from Triple-A, according to MLB.com. We'd consider holding onto Fleming for now in deeper and AL-only leagues, as the left-hander pitches on a first-place club and has... Read More

Mike Soroka Out For Season With Full Achilles Tear

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) suffered a complete re-tear of his right Achilles tendon, according to FanSide's Robert Murray. The right-hander, who in May had originally been ruled out for the season, said last week that he hoped to pitch again in 2021 if he could build his calf strength back up, explaining... Read More

Ke'Bryan Hayes On The Bench Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is on the bench for Saturday's game against St. Louis with right-hander Adam Wainwright on the mound. Fantasy managers in leagues with daily lineup changes can adjust, but there are probably better options than replacement Phillip Evans, who is playing third base and batting fifth. Evans is hitting .220 with... Read More

Chris Paddack Lit Up In His Shortest Start Of The Season

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack got chased in his shortest start of the year Friday, giving up five runs over just 2 1/3 innings against the Diamondbacks. It's a step back for the righty, who had been pitching better since mid-May after a rough beginning to the season. Paddack, who is 4-5 with a... Read More

Mike Minor Shelled For Career-High Nine Runs

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor was blasted Friday for a career-high nine runs as the Royals lost at Texas by a score of 9-4. The 33-year-old left-hander gave up 11 hits and struck out two over five innings. The shelling left him at 6-5 on the year with a 5.12 ERA. Minor, who... Read More

Eduardo Escobar On The Bench Against Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) is sitting again Tuesday night but is available off the bench. Escobar, who is day-to-day with a minor right quad strain, tried to talk Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo into putting him back into the lineup, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Josh VanMeter, who is manning the hot... Read More