Max Kepler Scratched Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with a sore right knee. Jake Cave got the start in center field as a result and was hitting ninth in the order against White Sox starter Ross Detwiler. Kepler has been a breakout star in 2019, hitting .254/.334/.532 with a career-high […]

Mike Trout Dealing With Sore Foot

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is not in the lineup on Wednesday because he's dealing with nagging soreness on the bottom of his right foot. Coupled with Thursday's off day, Trout will have two days of rest and will hopefully return to the lineup on Friday. Brian Goodwin is […]

Tommy La Stella To Take BP Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella (leg) said that he will take batting practice on the field on Friday. La Stella has been out since July 2 after fracturing his tibia, and he's been limited to running on a treadmill. He's been a pleasant surprise in a full-time role in his first season with […]

Giovanny Urshela Leaves Game Early

New York Yankees infielder Giovanny Urshela (groin) left the game early on Wednesday with left groin tightness. Urshela had a single and a strikeout in his two plate appearances before his early exit. He's been a fantastic fill-in for the Yankees this year, hitting a surprising .331/.370/.555 with 18 home runs, 66 runs and 67 […]

Danny Duffy To Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (hamstring) will come off the injured list and start on Sunday against the Orioles. Duffy will return to a 4.93 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 90 strikeouts in 100 1/3 innings over 18 starts this year. The left-hander has been very hit and miss in 2019 on a bad […]

Khris Davis Goes On Paternity List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis was placed on the paternity list on Wednesday. Davis started out hot in 2019, got injured and has been disappointing since, hitting .221/.292/.384 with 19 home runs, 52 runs and 57 RBI in 398 at-bats. His fantasy owners were expecting a lot more after he hit 40-plus homers each of […]

Carlos Carrasco To Be Activated Sunday

The Cleveland Indians plan to activate starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (illness) from the 60-day injured list on Sunday, according to manager Terry Francona. The 32-year-old Carrasco has been out since late May after being diagnosed with leukemia. The right-hander allowed one run while striking out six in 3 2/3 innings with Double-A Akron and Triple-A […]

Trey Wingenter Opening On Wednesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Trey Wingenter will serve as the opener against the Dodgers on Wednesday. Wingenter is 1-3 this year with a 4.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 45 innings in 46 relief outings. He does have nice strikeout upside, but he's one to avoid in what will be a one- or […]

Anthony Rizzo Doesn't Expect To Play Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) doesn't expect to play on Thursday, but he's hoping to return for the weekend series against the Brewers. It's coming up on almost a week since Rizzo last played, so his fantasy owners are beginning to worry. It sounds like he's still day-to-day, however. Check back on Friday […]

Matt Adams Out With Knee Contusion

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday after suffering a slight knee contusion on a hit by pitch on Tuesday. Asdrubal Cabrera is manning first base and is hitting fifth against Orioles starter Asher Wojciechowski. The switch-hitting Cabrera is hitting .245 on the season with 14 homers, […]

Gregory Polanco Hoping To Start Rehab Assignment This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is increasing the intensity of his hitting and throwing and is hoping to start a rehab assignment before Triple-A Indianapolis' season ends on Sept. 2. There remains a chance that Polanco can return in mid-September to finish off the season, but he won't be helping fantasy owners the rest […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Out Of Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (side) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday. He's been out since Saturday, and his fantasy owners might be getting restless if he doesn't return by this weekend. He's still considered day-to-day for now, so stay patient. J.D. Martinez is in left field and is hitting cleanup against Rockies […]

Brock Osweiler Visits With Colts

Free-agent quarterback Brock Osweiler visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, according to a source. Phillip Walker is the current backup to Jacoby Brissett now that Andrew Luck has retired. Osweiler would represent a slight upgrade with more experience. The former Denver Bronco played in seven games with the Dolphins in 2018, completing 63.5 percent […]

Edwin Diaz Available Wednesday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (shoulder), who left a game last weekend with right trapezius tightness, threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday and is available to pitch on Wednesday against the Cubs. Diaz hasn't been nearly as effective this year as he was with Seattle in 2018, but he should return to his […]

Jordan Yamamoto Placed On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right forearm strain and recalled pitcher Robert Dugger from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. Dugger will start against the Reds on Thursday. Yamamoto, who posted a 4.87 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 69 K's in 68 […]

Steven Hauschka Signs Extension

The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Steven Hauschka to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The 34-year-old has been very adequate for the Bills the last two years. He made 22 of his 28 field goals in 2018, including going 4-for-7 from 50-plus yards. Hauschka missed just one of his 26 extra-point tries. However, for a […]

Kevin Kiermaier Missing Against Astros

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (ribs) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Kiermaier crashed into the outfield wall on Sunday trying to make a catch and hasn't played since. He's day-to-day. Avisail Garcia is in center field and is batting fifth against Astros starter Gerrit Cole. Garcia has been relevant in most […]

Anthony Rizzo Still Sidelined

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday. Rizzo has been out since last Saturday but remains day-to-day. Ian Happ will replace him at first base and is batting seventh against Mets starter Noah Syndergaard. Happ is hitting a lowly .214/.321/.443 on the season with just four home runs […]

Scott Kingery Back In Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery (stomach) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. He's at third base and is hitting seventh against Pirates starter Mitch Keller. Kingery has been adequate for fantasy owners in deeper mixed leagues this year, although he can be quite streaky. He's hitting .284 (23-for-81) with two home runs, 13 […]

Didi Gregorius Still Absent

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Gregorius hasn't played since being hit by a pitch in the shoulder on Sunday, but he remains day-to-day. Tyler Wade gets the start at shortstop and will bat ninth against Mariners left-hander Justus Sheffield. Wade, who hits left-handed, is hitting […]

Jalen Ramsey To Follow Tyreek Hill In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said that cornerback Jalen Ramsey will follow Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill around in Week 1. Ramsey is one of the top cover corners in the NFL, so life won't be easy for Hill out of the gates in the regular season. Still, Hill has the speed to burn […]

Cameron Maybin Back In Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin (wrist) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, starting in left field and batting eighth against Mariners left-hander Justus Sheffield. Maybin has been very solid for the Bombers this year, hitting .297/.375/.500 with eight homers, 40 runs, 26 RBI and seven stolen bases, but he's also been struggling […]

Cardinals Not Expected To Call Up Dylan Carlson

The St. Louis Cardinals are not expected to call up outfield prospect Dylan Carlson this year unless a series of injuries happen above him on the depth chart. Carlson has been impressive, though, winning Texas League Player of the Year after he was promoted to Triple-A Memphis just weeks ago. The 20-year-old switch-hitter led the […]

Adrian Houser Hoping To Make Next Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (hip), who was forced to leave his start early on Tuesday against the Cardinals, said he's sore but hopeful of making his next start. The right-hander has been one of the team's better pitchers in the second half, and he's sporting a nice 3.52 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 87 […]

Jerick McKinnon Suffers Another Setback

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said "yesterday was not encouraging" as far as running back Jerick McKinnon's (knee) return to practice. This latest setback almost assures that McKinnon won't be ready for Week 1, and he could be placed on Injured Reserve. McKinnon tore his ACL and missed all of last season. He's […]

Jake Butt To Undergo Knee Procedure

Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (knee), who has already had three ACL surgeries in his career, experienced soreness in his left knee and will undergo a minor procedure, according to a source. You have to wonder how much longer Butt will be around if he can't stay on the field. The Broncos also have […]

Melvin Gordon To End Holdout Soon?

ESPN Los Angeles' Eric D. Williams expects that running back Melvin Gordon will end his holdout in time to be on the Week 1 roster. That doesn't necessarily mean that Gordon will be up to speed to carry a full load in the regular season opener against the Colts, but it would be excellent news […]

Emmanuel Clase To Open Against Angels

Texas Rangers pitcher Emmanuel Clase will serve as the opener in front of Ariel Jurado against the Angels on Wednesday. Clase has a 4.35 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and nine strikeouts in just 10 1/3 innings at the major league level this year. He won't have any fantasy value as the opener and is likely to […]

Kolten Wong Returns Against Brewers

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (toe) is back in the starting lineup and is at second base and hitting second against Brewers starter Jordan Lyles. Wong fouled a ball off his toe last Saturday but pinch hit Tuesday night and was 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI. He's been really hot in […]

Mike Moustakas Remains Out Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday for the second straight day. It's not a serious injury, so Moose could be back in the lineup any day now. Cory Spangenberg is at third base and will hit seventh against Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty. The 28-year-old performed very […]