Garrett Whitlock Will Return As Reliever

Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora confirmed that the team will use right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) in a relief role when he returns from the injured list. Whitlock, who had been in the starting rotation since April 23, will be used as a multi-inning reliever, similar to how he was used in his dominant rookie […]

Spencer Torkelson Returns To Lineup

Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson (head) is back at first base and is hitting seventh in the batting order on Sunday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Torkelson sat out on Saturday after taking a pitch to the head in the series opener against KC, but he's apparently cleared the league's concussion […]

Drew Smyly To Make Rehab Start On Monday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly (oblique) will make a minor league rehab start for High-A South Bend on Monday. Smyly will make his first rehab start after throwing a successful bullpen session on Friday. He hasn't pitched for the Cubs since suffering an oblique strain on May 30, so he'll almost certainly need several rehab […]

Robbie Grossman Sitting Again Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Grossman will miss his second straight game. The 32-year-old veteran has really struggled in 2022, hitting just .212/.315/.286 with two home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases in 238 plate appearances and 60 […]

James Karinchak Called Up

The Cleveland Guardians recalled right-hander James Karinchak from Triple-A on Sunday and placed left-hander Anthony Gose (triceps) on the 15-day injured list with a strained left triceps in a corresponding move. The Guardians also selected the contract of left-hander Alex Young from Triple-A, optioned right-hander Anthony Castro to Triple-A and designated lefty Kirk McCarty for […]

DJ LeMahieu Getting A Breather

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in the series finale. LeMahieu will get a rest after playing both games of Saturday's doubleheader, when he went 2-for-7 with a solo home run, three runs scored, a stolen base, three walks and one strikeout. The […]

Kyle Farmer Sitting Against Braves

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Farmer left the game on Saturday early due to a hand injury, but thankfully X-rays came back negative, so he should be considered day-to-day for the time being. On the season, he's slashing .280/.345/.411 with five home […]

Alejandro Kirk Out On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kirk was rested in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, but he returned in the nightcap and went 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored in four plate appearances. The 23-year-old is in […]

David Peterson Going On Paternity List

The New York Mets plan on placing left-hander David Peterson ton the paternity list on Sunday after he left for Colorado on Saturday. Peterson will be out for a maximum of three days, so it gives the Mets flexibility to add an extra arm when they actually need one. The 26-year-old posted a quality start […]

Jeffrey Springs To Start Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs will rejoin the team and start on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. Springs stayed home to deal with a family medical matter this weekend after he was scratched from his last scheduled start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old southpaw was tuned up in his […]

Tyrone Taylor Lands On Concussion Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Tyrone Taylor (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday and reinstated catcher Pedro Severino from the restricted list in a corresponding move. Taylor's injured list move is retroactive to July 2. Hunter Renfroe (calf) is also on the injured list, so Jace Peterson and Jonathan Davis should both […]

Aaron Judge Taking Sunday Off

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Judge will get the day off after starting both of the games in Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians, when he went just 1-for-7 with a double, two walks, two runs scored, a stolen base and two strikeouts. […]

Kevin Gausman Removed Early Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (leg) was removed from his start early on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of a doubleheader after taking a comebacker off his leg. Before departing, Gausman fired two scoreless innings while walking one and striking out three. The 31-year-old has been great in his […]

Yordan Alvarez Returns Against Angels

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (head) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting third on Saturday against Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Alvarez missed the last two games after being involved in a scary collision with rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena on Thursday against the New York Yankees, but […]

Jeff McNeil Resting Saturday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. It will be a regular day of rest for McNeil, so fantasy managers need to make sure to remove him from their daily lineups. The 30-year-old doesn't supply much power, but he's an excellent source for batting […]

Jake Odorizzi Could Return To Six-Man Rotation

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker hinted that the team could go to a six-man starting rotation when right-hander Jake Odorizzi (leg) returns from the injured list. Odorizzi has been out since mid-May with sprains in his foot and ankle, and Cristian Javier has been excellent for Houston while taking Odorizzi's rotation spot. Odorizzi will return […]

Jordan Hicks Activated, Matthew Liberatore Recalled

The St. Louis Cardinals activated right-hander Jordan Hicks (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and recalled rookie left-hander Matthew Liberatore from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The team also optioned right-hander Jake Woodford to Memphis and designated right-hander Nick Wittgren for assignment. Hicks has been out since May and is likely to […]

Emilio Pagan Taken Out Of Closer Role

The Minnesota Twins are pulling right-hander Emilio Pagan from the closer's role and will have him pitch in lower-leverage situations until he gets back on track. "Yeah, he's going to pitch earlier in the games and potentially when we don't have the lead and things like that," said manager Rocco Baldelli. Pagan has nine saves […]

Eloy Jimenez Getting More Comfortable

Chicago White Sox assistant general manager Chris Getz said that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is "getting more comfortable with his legs, with his hamstring. You see it with the running times down the first base line and some of the sprint work we've been doing, so the arrow is pointing up." Jimenez is currently on […]

Jon Berti Steals Two Bases Friday Night

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti was hitless in three at-bats in the 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night, but he had a walk, a sacrifice, two RBI, a run scored and two more stolen bases out of the leadoff spot with Jazz Chisholm Jr. (back) on the injured list. Believe it or […]

Spencer Torkelson Sitting Against Royals

Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson (head) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Torkelson left early on Friday after he was hit in the head by a pitch, and he's likely still in the league's concussion protocol. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. The 22-year-old […]

Miguel Rojas Injured Friday Night

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (undisclosed) left the game early on Friday against the Washington Nationals after he almost ran into Joey Wendle during Luis Garcia's infield single in the seventh inning. Rojas said after the game that he'd be good to go for Saturday's game. "He kind of banged into Joey on a play," […]

Josh Donaldson Resting In Game 1

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. It will be Donaldson's first game off in the last eight games, but he's likely to return for the nightcap. He finished the month of June with a poor .205/.274/.325 slash line […]

Ryan Jeffers Out Against Orioles

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (thumb) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Jeffers left the game early on Friday with a right thumb contusion, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. The 25-year-old backstop is hitting only .196/.282/.339 on the season with five home runs, 20 RBI and […]

Trey Mancini Returns To The Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday, starting in right field and hitting second against Minnesota Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Mancini didn't start on Friday but later pinch hit. Although he's hitting .279/.355/.420 on the year, Mancini is just 9-for-41 (.220) with one home run and five […]

Rays Reinstate Drew Rasmussen

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated right-hander Drew Rasmussen (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. In corresponding moves, the team optioned right-hander David McKay to Triple-A Durham, recalled right-hander Dusten Knight from the taxi squad and added right-hander Cristofer Ogando to the […]

Oscar Gonzalez Placed On Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed rookie outfielder Oscar Gonzalez (intercostal) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. In corresponding moves, the team recalled infielder Gabriel Arias from Triple-A, recalled left-hander Kirk McCarty from Triple-A, activated right-hander James Karinchak from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A and designated right-hander Tobias Myers for assignment. With […]

Anthony Rizzo Takes A Seat For Game 1

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's Saturday doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Rizzo is hitting just .221 on the year, but he hit his 21st home run of the season on Thursday and has been one of the most consistent sources of […]

Alejandro Kirk Not Starting In Game 1

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's a normal day of rest for Kirk, who will mostly likely be back in there for the second game of the twin bill. The 23-year-old has become one of […]

Anthony DeSclafani Goes Back On Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) is going back on the injured list on Friday with right ankle inflammation. It's the same issue that cost DeSclafani two months already this season. Jason Vosler will now make the start on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. Skipper Gabe Kapler said "there's real concern" with […]