Anthony Rizzo's Back Still Bothering Him

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross didn't sound very confident on the status of first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) after he received treatment on Monday. "He's sore," Ross said. Rizzo left the game early on Sunday with back issues and also sat out on Monday, so this is a situation worth keeping a close eye on. […]

Dodgers To Slow Play Corey Seager's Rehab

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Corey Seager's (hand) fracture "just isn't responding" like the team had hoped. Seager has not swung a bat since last week. "He can still feel it when he hits. We're going to put [hitting] on back-burner and slow-play it right now," Roberts said. The 27-year-old has […]

Kyle Freeland Suffering From A Cramp

Updating a previous report, Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that the initial read on left-hander Kyle Freeland's (leg) injury is that it's a cramp. Freeland was injured running the bases in the fifth inning on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and was removed from the game, but the team is optimistic it won't turn […]

Logan Webb To Make Rehab Start Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (shoulder) will make a rehab start for either Triple-A Sacramento or Low-A San Jose on Thursday and will go two innings or around 30 pitches in the outing. Webb has made two trips to the injured list since the middle of May due to shoulder issues, and he's […]

Brandon Belt Has Minimal Structural Damage

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) has "minimal structural damage" in his right knee, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Rehab remains on the table as an option after Belt saw Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The left-handed slugger will receive another opinion from Dr. McAdams on Wednesday. Belt injured his knee while running the bases […]

Indians Add Zack Godley On Minor League Deal

The Cleveland Indians are signing right-hander Zack Godley to a minor league deal on Monday. Godley chose free agency over an outright assignment with the Milwaukee Brewers last week. Cleveland will add some more veteran rotation depth with Shane Bieber, Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale all currently on the injured list. The 31-year-old Godley had […]

Dylan Bundy Leaves Game With Illness

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (illness) left his start against the New York Yankees on Monday after throwing up behind the mound with two outs in the second inning. Bundy allowed two runs on four hits (one home run) in 1 2/3 innings before getting sick and having to leave the game. The […]

Travis Shaw Ahead Of Schedule

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a dislocated left shoulder. Shaw took grounders for the first time on Monday and will start swinging a bat in one week. He's currently on the 60-day injured list, but he's hoping to return on Aug. 10 against the Chicago […]

Kole Calhoun Beginning A Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) is joining Triple-A Reno on Monday to begin his minor league rehab assignment. Calhoun underwent surgery on his left hamstring in April and is getting closer to rejoining the Snakes. Because of the long layoff, the veteran outfielder could have an extended stay on his rehab assignment. The 33-year-old […]

Billy Hamilton To Hit Exclusively From Right Side Upon Return

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique), who is a switch-hitter, will likely bat exclusively right-handed when he returns from the injured list, according to manager Tony La Russa. Hamilton landed on the injured list three weeks ago with a right oblique strain. There remains no timetable for his return. The 30-year-old speedster is only […]

Marcus Stroman Placed On Bereavement List

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman on the bereavement list on Monday. However, Stroman is expected to be back for his next start on Saturday against the New York Yankees. The right-hander has been solid for fantasy managers in his first full season in the Big Apple, going 6-6 with a 2.45 […]

Brandon Nimmo's Return Pushed Back

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo's (finger) return has been pushed back to give him more rehab at-bats. Nimmo will stay with Triple-A Syracuse for "a couple of more games" and could rejoin the team this weekend, according to manager Luis Rojas. Fantasy managers will have to wait a few more days after it was […]

Mike Trout Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels moved outfielder Mike Trout (calf) to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout is progressing well and began swinging a bat in the cage on Monday. The superstar outfielder is more than 50 percent healed, but the Angles already didn't expect him to return before the […]

Jean Segura Could Return On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (groin) continues to improve, and if everything goes well on Monday, he could be activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Segura has missed two weeks with a Grade 1 left groin strain but has made really good progress. Fantasy managers will be very happy when he returns, as Segura […]

Scott Schebler Called Up By Angels

The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of outfielder Scott Schebler from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and optioned infielder/outfielder Kean Wong to Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Schebler had just four hits in 27 at-bats (.148) with 11 strikeouts with the Angels earlier this year, but he had an .878 OPS with eight […]

Tyler Kroft Has A Shot At The Starting Gig

New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft was one of the bigger surprises of the spring and saw a lot of time with the starting unit. Kroft could beat out Chris Herndon if Herndon doesn't break out of the funk he was in last year. With Mike LaFleur valuing tight ends heavily after coming from […]

Emmanuel Rivera Called Up And Starting Monday

The Kansas City Royals recalled third baseman Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, and he's starting at third base and hitting sixth against Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Richards in his major league debut. Third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez, who was hitting .215/.254/.296 this year, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Rivera, 24, […]

Indians Hope To Have Franmil Reyes Back On Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique) is scheduled for rehab games on Tuesday through Thursday, and the team is hoping that he will be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Reyes has gone 4-for-12 with a home run in four rehab games so far for Triple-A Columbus. He's been out since late May with […]

Pirates Option Max Kranick

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, one day after throwing five perfect innings with three strikeouts in his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. The performance surely earned him some more chances later this year. The 23-year-old was sporting a 4.37 ERA in the minors before his […]

Willie Calhoun To Have Surgery Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (forearm) will undergo surgery on Tuesday to fix his fractured left ulna in his forearm. We'll have a better idea of how long Calhoun might be out after his surgery, but there's a good chance that we won't see him again in 2021. The 26-year-old was having a disappointing season […]

Sam Huff Starting A Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff (knee) is starting a rehab assignment with the team's Arizona League affiliate on Monday and will serve as the designated hitter. Huff had surgery in April to remove a loose body from his right knee. Before his injury, he was hitting .355 (11-for-31) with three home runs and four RBI, […]

Victor Robles Not In The Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Monday after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. Robles should be available off the bench, which means that he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday. Gerardo Parra is starting in center field and is hitting seventh against New […]

Paolo Espino Starting For Nats On Monday

Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino is getting the nod on the mound on Monday against the New York Mets. Espino is taking the rotation spot of Erick Fedde (oblique), who landed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. In 17 outings (two starts), Espino has a nice 2.35 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 23/4 K/BB in […]

Josh Naylor Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Indians placed outfielder Josh Naylor (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a closed fracture and dislocation of his right ankle after he collided with a teammate on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Tribe recalled outfielder Oscar Mercado from Triple-A Columbus. Naylor will need surgery to fix the injury and […]

Tyler Naquin Scratched From Lineup Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (wrist) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday with right wrist soreness. Shogo Akiyama will bat fifth and play center field against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Spencer Howard. Until we have more details on Naquin's injury, consider him day-to-day. Naquin has hit just .200 with a homer and five RBI […]

Joe Mixon Set For Large Workload

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is expected to have the largest workload of his career with Giovani Bernard no longer in town. The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. expects Mixon to have another 15 to 20 receptions. Samaje Perine will give Mixon a breather when needed, and rookie Chris Evans should earn a portion of […]

C.J. Uzomah Expected To Be Starting Tight End

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah is expected to be the team's starting tight end in 2021, but that is assuming that he does well coming off his Achilles injury. Uzomah was a full participant and was declared 100 percent healthy during organized team activities, so that's a good start. If healthy, he's a much […]

Bryce Harper Returns To Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (calf) is returning to the starting lineup on Monday against Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley. Harper was hit by a pitch on his left calf on Saturday and was held out on Sunday, but he's back in the cleanup spot to begin the week. Get him back into your lineups […]

Shane Baz Has Been Impressive

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz, baseball's No. 71 prospect, matched his career-high with 10 strikeouts and allowed two hits over five shutout innings for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Baz retired the last 12 hitters for his fourth scoreless outing of the year. The 24-year-old had a 3.57 ERA in May, but he finishes the […]

Alex Verdugo Sitting On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Danny Duffy. Verdugo is likely just getting a breather against the southpaw. He's hitting just .136 (3-for-22) with seven strikeouts in the last seven days and only .204 (19-for-93) with one home run against […]