Max Scherzer Cleared For Next Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (triceps) has been physically cleared to start on Thursday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Paolo Espino would be next in line to make the start if Scherzer suffers a setback or is traded by then. Scherzer went from being a long shot to be traded just several weeks ago […]

Carlos Carrasco Expected To Make Season Debut On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) is expected to make his season debut on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Marcus Stroman/Rich Hill will go on Saturday/Sunday in some order. Carrasco missed the first four months of the 2021 season with hamstring issues, but he's finally ready to make his team and season debut […]

Yadier Molina Returns To The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Cleveland Indians right-hander Cal Quantrill after missing a few games with minor neck stiffness. Molina is hitting fifth on Tuesday night. The 39-year-old veteran backstop remains fantasy relevant this year with his .250/.295/.390 slash line and eight home runs, […]

Devin Williams Back From The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers activated relief pitcher Devin Williams (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Angel Perdomo to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Williams missed exactly 10 days on the injured list with minor right elbow discomfort, and he will return to being a key cog as a setup man […]

Adalberto Mondesi Doing Baseball Activities

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) has been on the field going through drills every day, including taking batting practice. It's been a disappointing season for the talented infielder in 2021, as he's played in just 10 total games due to multiple oblique injuries. However, he's improving and could start a minor league rehab […]

Pirates Recall Rodolfo Castro

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Rodolfo Castro from Double-A Altoona on Tuesday, and he is starting at second base and hitting eighth against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson. Castro has hit very well in the minors this year and was 3-for-14 with three home runs in seven games earlier this year with Pittsburgh. Manager Derek […]

Jerad Eickhoff Starting Against Braves Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Jerad Eickhoff will get the starting nod on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets didn't have many choices given their banged-up rotation and the fact they just played a doubleheader on Monday, so Eickhoff will get another start. We would recommend looking elsewhere for a deep sleeper in DFS, as […]

Xander Bogaerts Getting Another Day Off

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that shortstop Xander Bogaerts will receive "just one more day" off on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cora said Bogaerts' wrist is a factor, but it's nothing serious. Fantasy managers should expect to have Bogaerts back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has struggled since […]

Tigers Activate Michael Fulmer From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Michael Fulmer (spine) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and designated left-hander Ian Krol for assignment in a corresponding move. Fulmer missed a month with a right cervical spine strain, and he's expected to return in a relief role for Detroit after he excelled there before his injury. Fulmer […]

Nationals Won't Trade Max Scherzer To The Mets

A source close to the Washington Nationals situation with starting pitcher Max Scherzer said there is "no chance" that they would trade the veteran right-hander to the division-rival New York Mets, no matter the offer. Scherzer has a no-trade clause, so he must be willing to waive it to join a team of his liking, […]

Mets Agreement With Kumar Rocker In Jeopardy

The New York Mets agreement with first-round right-hander Kumar Rocker (elbow) is now in limbo after the team showed concerns with Rocker's right elbow during his physical exam, according to multiple industry sources. However, Rocker's camp disagrees with the concerns, citing his durability in college at Vanderbilt. The 10th overall pick of the draft agreed […]

Luis Robert Moving Rehab Assignment To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is moving his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Charlotte. Robert has gone 3-for-12 with a double and three RBI in four games with Double-A Winston-Salem as he tries to make his way back from a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain. With his rehab moving to Triple-A, […]

Dodgers Receiving Interest In Keibert Ruiz

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been getting plenty of interest in minor league catcher Keibert Ruiz. Ruiz has no current path to the major league roster, but the Dodgers don't want to give him up for a rental piece at the trade deadline. The 23-year-old backstop is ranked by MLB Pipeline as Los Angeles' top […]

Mariners A Potential Suitor For Trea Turner

The Seattle Mariners are one potential suitor for Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner at the trade deadline. Seattle has high-end prospects to interest the Nationals and are looking at infielders controllable beyond the 2021 season. The M's have been comfortable with current shortstop J.P. Crawford, and Turner can move around the diamond. Turner is one […]

Three Teams Discussing Joey Gallo

The Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres have had trade talks with the Texas Rangers regarding outfielder Joey Gallo, according to sources. Gallo's 24 home runs this year are more than all of New York's left-handed hitters combined (22). The Padres might be more of a long shot to land Gallo […]

Richard Rodriguez A Possibility For Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are a possibility to land Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez after they've had trouble getting traction on Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel at last check. The Pirates are interested in Philadelphia's young catcher Rafael Marchan. The Toronto Blue Jays are also involved with Rodriguez as they look to fortify their bullpen. Rodriguez […]

Max Scherzer Likely To Be Traded?

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer has become the most impactful player on the trade market, and he is likely to be traded at this point. Around 14 teams reportedly have called on Scherzer, including some teams barely in the postseason race. The veteran right-hander prefers to play on the West Coast if he has […]

Eric Hosmer Can Block A Trade To 10 Teams

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer, who has been the subject of recent trade rumors, has a limited, 10-team no-trade clause for 2021 that includes the Orioles, Indians, Tigers, Brewers, A's, Pirates, Giants, Mariners, Cardinals and Blue Jays. Hosmer has become expendable after the acquisition of Adam Frazier, and the Padres, who are currently […]

Tyler Anderson Scratched; Trade On The Way?

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson has been scratched from his scheduled outing on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It's possible that a trade is coming, potentially to the Philadelphia Phillies. The New York Mets, with all of their rotation injuries this year, are another team interested in the left-hander. Anderson has been decent in […]

Cubs Acquire Greg Deichmann, Daniel Palencia

The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Greg Deichmann and right-hander Daniel Palencia on Monday night in exchange for left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin. Deichmann, 26, was a second-round pick in 2017 and was hitting .300 with a .432 on-base percentage and an .881 OPS with 20 extra-base hits in 59 games for Triple-A Las Vegas before the […]

Lorenzo Cain Returning From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) is returning from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Cain has been out for around two months with a hamstring strain, and he returns at a good time with Christian Yelich being placed on the COVID-19 list after a positive test. The 35-year-old had just three home runs, nine […]

Christian Yelich Placed On COVID-19 List

The Milwaukee Brewers are placing outfielder Christian Yelich on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday after he tested positive, according to general manager David Stearns. Yelich is fully vaccinated but started developing mild symptoms on Monday. Infielder Jace Peterson was also placed on the COVID-19 injured list as a close contact to Yelich. Yelich will […]

Rays Activate Manuel Margot From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays activated outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Margot has been on the shelf since early July with a left hamstring strain. He start in right field and bat leadoff for Tampa on Tuesday against New York Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery. The 26-year-old went 4-for-4 with two […]

Taylor Rogers Suffers Finger Sprain

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (finger) left his outing on Monday against the Detroit Tigers with a left middle finger sprain. Rogers threw a wild pitch and immediately walked off the field, so there's a good chance this injury will require a trip to the injured list for the left-hander. The 30-year-old was an […]

Travis Jankowski Could Return Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday, is feeling better and could rejoin the team on Tuesday. Jankowski was feeling under the weather but did not test positive for the coronavirus. The 30-year-old speedster had been seeing regular playing time for the Phillies of late, so there's […]

Amir Garrett Activated Monday

The Cincinnati Reds activated relief pitcher Amir Garrett from the paternity list on Monday and optioned infielder Alejo Lopez to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Garrett was the most attractive fantasy option from the Reds bullpen to begin the 2021 season, but that certainly isn't the case as things stand now. The 29-year-old left-hander […]

Max Muncy Returns From Paternity Leave

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated infielder Max Muncy from the paternity list on Monday and optioned infielder Sheldon Neuse to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Muncy missed the weekend series against the Colorado Rockies but will return to a strong .272/.413/.565 slash line with 22 home runs and 59 RBI in his 283 […]

Darius Leonard Has Surgery On Ankle

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) underwent a "small procedure on his ankle" and will miss some early training camp practices. General manager Chris Ballard said the team will continue to monitor Leonard. It's something to watch, but it shouldn't deter fantasy managers from taking him as one of the first individual defensive players off […]

Parris Campbell 100 Percent Healthy

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (knee) is 100 percent and good to go for the start of training camp. Campbell had surgery in October of last year to address MCL and PCL issues in his left knee. He has played in just nine games in his two seasons in the NFL due to injuries, […]

Joe Burrow Not Expected To Play In Preseason

Cincinnati Bengals president Mike Brown said the team "probably" won't put quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) in game action until the start of the regular season. The Bengals understandably don't want to risk injury to their franchise signal-caller after he underwent surgery to fix his ACL last December. The good news is that Burrow has been […]