Mark Melancon Picks Up 18th Save Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Mark Melancon picked up his 18th save of the season on Wednesday in the 5-2 win over the Houston Astros. In his inning of work, Melancon didn't allow a hit or a run while walking none and striking out none. Melancon has a 4.67 ERA (4.04 FIP) and a 1.54 WHIP […]

Nick Castellanos Not Starting Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs as the Phillies look to snap their four-game losing skid. Castellanos just returned from the injured list on Tuesday from an oblique injury, and he's gone 4-for-7 with four singles since his return, but the team will give […]

Jacob deGrom Moved Up To Friday Against Braves

The New York Mets will move right-hander Jacob deGrom's next start up to Friday for the series opener against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, according to skipper Buck Showalter. The Mets will roll with deGrom in a huge series. Entering play on Thursday, the Mets sit just one game ahead of Atlanta for the division lead […]

Eloy Jimenez Sitting Against Orioles

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. It appears to just be a regular day of rest for Jimenez with the White Sox recently being eliminated from postseason contention. He's hit well in the final month of the regular season, going 25-for-87 (.287) with seven home […]

Tyler Glasnow Has Successful Season Debut

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow made his first start in 2022 since returning from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, and he looked good, allowing an earned run on two hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out three in three innings of work in the 2-1 loss. Glasnow tossed […]

Matt Manning, Kerry Carpenter Put On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed right-handers Matt Manning (forearm) and Kerry Carpenter (back) on the injured list on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander Miguel Diaz from Triple-A Toledo and recalled utility man Kody Clemens from Toledo in corresponding moves. Manning was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right forearm strain, while Carpenter […]

Akil Baddoo Hitting Leadoff Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is starting in left field and batting leadoff on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jonathan Heasley. Baddoo was out of the lineup against a left-handed pitcher on Wednesday, but he's back in there on Thursday and is hitting in the top spot in the order for the […]

T.J. Hockenson Misses Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (foot) is dealing with a foot injury and did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Hockenson has been pretty beat up early on this season but hasn't missed a game, as he played through a hip injury in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and caught […]

Seiya Suzuki Still Out Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Suzuki returned from the restricted list on Tuesday but hasn't played since. The 28-year-old Japanese outfielder has held his own in his first big-league season in the States, slashing .263/.336/.433 with 13 home runs, 45 RBI, 48 runs […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Hasn't Resumed Running Bases

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) still hasn't run the bases, but the team is hoping he can do that on Friday. Infielder Santiago Espinal (oblique) is a little behind Gurriel in his rehab progression. He has just started baseball activities and is just hitting off a tee. If he doesn't have any […]

Nolan Arenado Getting The Day Off

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado will get the day off on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Arenado and a few others will take a seat a day after the team clinched the National League Central division on Tuesday. Rookie Juan Yepez will get the nod at the hot corner instead and will bat […]

Justin Steele Not Expected To Return This Season

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (back) threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday and is expected to throw one more high-intensity bullpen, but it sounds as though he will not make it back to make another start for the Cubs in 2022. "It just makes sense to me to just go ahead and send him […]

DJ LeMahieu To Be Activated Friday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to face the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. With the Yankees clinching the American League East division on Tuesday night, the team is going to ease LeMahieu into action so that he's ready to go for […]

Yoan Moncada Day-To-Day With Foot Bruise

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (foot) is day-to-day with a bone bruise on the top of his foot and is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, according to acting manager Miguel Cairo. Moncada fouled a ball off the top of his foot on Tuesday and will undergo X-rays. […]

Yandy Diaz Scratched From Starting Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz was originally set to make his return to the starting lineup in the leadoff spot after missing the last seven games, but he'll instead return to the bench. The 31-year-old will be available off […]

Jesse Winker Remains Out Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be his second straight game starting on the bench after he suffered a left wrist bruise from being hit by a pitch in Sunday's game. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger remains day-to-day for now. It's been […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Resting His Knee Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice. His absence was qualified as a veteran rest day, but the Falcons also added a note that Patterson was specifically resting his knee after he ran for a career-high 141 yards in the Week 3 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Falcons […]

Dalvin Cook Still Day-To-Day After Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) isn't practicing on Wednesday and is still considered day-to-day for the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints in London. The Vikings will try to at least get Cook some work in walk-throughs this week before making a decision on whether he will play on Sunday. It […]

Jaylen Waddle, Cedrick Wilson Jr. Questionable

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Jaylen Waddle (groin) and Cedrick Wilson Jr. (ribs, toe) are both listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. Waddle was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report before being limited the last two days. Wilson has been listed as limited all […]

Tua Tagovailoa Questionable For Thursday Night

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ankle, back) is officially listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was listed as a DNP in Monday's estimated practice but has been limited the last two days. Despite getting pretty banged up in the Week 3 win over the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa plans […]

Jonathan Taylor Misses Practice But Expected To Play

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (toe) didn't practice on Wednesday, but it was reportedly for precautionary reasons after Taylor had some soreness coming out of the Week 3 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. "He'll be ready to roll," a source said about his availability for Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. Fantasy managers […]

Gunnar Henderson Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles rookie shortstop Gunnar Henderson isn't in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox against a left-handed pitcher. It's a good time for a day off, as the 21-year-old prospect has gone 5-for-32 (.156) with two homers, five RBI and 10 strikeouts in his last nine games to drop his season […]

No Target Date For Starling Marte

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte's fractured right middle finger remains immobilized and in a splint, and the Mets are still waiting for the swelling and discomfort to subside. Skipper Buck Showalter said, "not really," when asked if there was a target date for Marte's return. The 33-year-old veteran has been on the injured list […]

Jose Altuve Getting A Day Off

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It looks to be just a normal day of rest for the 32-year-old All-Star. Fantasy managers must act accordingly and send him to their benches for the day. Altuve is wrapping up a very strong month at […]

Ramon Urias Lands On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed infielder Ramon Urias (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right knee sprain. The Orioles also recalled left-hander Keegan Akin, infielder Tyler Nevin and right-hander Beau Sulser from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned right-hander Joey Krehbiel and right-hander Jake Reed to Norfolk. Urias had three hits and fell just […]

Yordan Alvarez Not Starting Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alvarez departed Tuesday's game early due to a left ankle injury, but the good news is his X-rays came back negative. Fantasy managers should consider the 25-year-old left-handed slugger as day-to-day for now. The Astros will […]

Harold Castro Retreats To The Bench Against Royals

Detroit Tigers second baseman Harold Castro is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. The left-handed hitter will take a seat against Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch. The 28-year-old utility infielder has been solid for the Tigers in 400 at-bats in 2022, slashing .275/.303/.388 with seven home runs, 47 RBI and […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Getting A Breather Wednesday

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is taking the day off on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Fantasy managers need to shift him to their benches for the day. The 22-year-old has had a great first year in the big leagues and is currently in the midst of a 10-game hitting streak as […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Lineup Against Guardians

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has returned to third base and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. Diaz returns to the Rays lineup after missing the last seven games, and fantasy managers can put him back into their starting lineups for the final stretch of the […]

Myles Garrett Won't Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder), who was recently released from the hospital after a scary car accident on Monday, wasn't in the team's building on Wednesday, according to a source. Garrett continues to recover, but he will not practice on Wednesday and his availability for the Week 4 game against the Atlanta […]