Matt Duffy Closer To Returning

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (hamstring) is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on Monday and is getting closer to a return to the lineup. He has played third base, shortstop and left field during his rehab assignment and was set to play seven innings in left field on Tuesday for Triple-A […]

Gregory Polanco Scratched With Finger Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (finger) was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with "finger discomfort" that he suffered after jamming a finger in his left hand on Sunday. Make sure to remove Polanco from your daily lineups on Tuesday and consider him day-to-day moving forward. The left-handed hitter got a […]

Jeremy Hellickson Throws After Going On Injured List

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez referred to starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson's (shoulder) injury as "tendinitis." Hellickson said he felt "OK" after throwing with a doctor's blessing after landing on the injured list on Tuesday. It might be a quick return for the 32-year-old veteran, but fantasy owners should leave him to the waiver wire in […]

Manny Banuelos To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said that starting pitcher Manny Banuelos (shoulder) played catch on Tuesday and will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday before they determine if they want to start him on Saturday against the Twins. The 28-year-old right-hander has a scary 7.26 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 32 strikeouts to 19 walks […]

Rehab Updates On Lonnie Chisenhall, Corey Dickerson

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf, finger) is away from his minor league rehab assignment for non-injury reasons, according to manager Clint Hurdle. Outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) is scheduled to throw to the bases on Tuesday. Chisenhall hasn't played since May 15, so it's obviously a concern as he tries to work his way back […]

Khris Davis Leaves Early Again Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hip) left the game early on Tuesday with what the A's are calling lingering effects from his hip contusion. The 31-year-old just can't seem to shake his hip injury, so there's an increasing likelihood that he'll need to go on the injured list. Davis grounded out meagerly in his only […]

Ozzie Albies Resting Tuesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Johan Camargo will start at second base and bat eighth against Giants starting pitcher Shaun Anderson on Tuesday evening. Albies has slowed down in May, hitting .218 (17-for-78) with a homer, nine RBI and one steal, so hopefully this day of […]

Alex Cobb's Return Not Close

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) remains in Florida and his return to the team is "open-ended." Back problems have haunted the veteran right-hander all year. Cobb is 0-2 with an ugly 10.95 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and eight strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings over his three starts. Even when […]

Jesus Luzardo Could Face Hitters This Weekend

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session and could face live hitters on Saturday. The 21-year-old southpaw is the team's No. 1 prospect and is ranked as the second best left-handed prospect in all of baseball, so he's worth a stash in most leagues for his upside. He should get […]

A.J. Puk, Jharel Cotton Making Progress

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (elbow) will throw another simulated game on Friday, while starter Jharel Cotton (elbow) will make another rehab start for High-A Stockton on Wednesday. Puk, the team's No. 2 prospect and No. 4 left-handed prospect in baseball, should be an option for the team's rotation in the second half of […]

Aledmys Diaz Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday after suffering a left hamstring strain last Friday. He is starting at second base and is batting sixth against White Sox starter Dylan Covey. Diaz has hit well (.266, five homers and 21 RBI) in limited playing time this year in […]

Joey Wendle To Undergo X-Rays Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle (wrist) will undergo X-rays on Wednesday and is hoping to be cleared to increase his baseball activities. Wendle has been out since late April and is hitting just .136/.240/.182 with no homers and two RBI in his 22 at-bats on the season. He should be able to return sometime […]

J.D. Martinez Out Sick Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (illness) is out of the lineup on Tuesday because he's sick. It helps explain why he hasn't played in the last two games, so his fantasy owners can relax a little bit. The 31-year-old continues to mash this year, hitting .308/.390/.521 with nine home runs, […]

Jon Berti Lands On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed infielder/outfielder Jon Berti (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left oblique strain and called up outfielder Austin Dean from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. Berti was shaken up after crashing into the outfield wall trying to make a catch on Sunday. The earliest he can […]

Matt Beaty Hitting Leadoff Against Rays

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Matt Beaty is serving as the designated hitter and is in the leadoff spot on Tuesday against the Rays on the road. Beaty has three hits in his first eight big league at-bats with one RBI. Tampa will use an opener and Jalen Beeks will follow on Tuesday. Beaty will […]

Odubel Herrera Not Starting Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Infielder Scott Kingery will get the nod in center field and hit seventh against Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana. It's partly because there is a lefty on the mound, but Herrera is also hitting just .225 (25-for-111) with a homer, 15 RBI […]

Brendan Rodgers Out Again Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday. Coming off a two-homer game, Ryan McMahon is starting at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Pirates starter Chris Archer. Rodgers has just one hit in his first eight major league at-bats since being called up last week. There remains […]

George Springer Won't Play Tuesday

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that outfielder George Springer (back) will not play on Tuesday. "We feel like the weekend is very probable," Hinch said. Springer has missed the last two games due to lower back stiffness, but it appears he won't need to go on the injured list. That's great news for his […]

Elvis Andrus Starts Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (hamstring) started his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday and went 0-for-2 with two groundouts in his first two plate appearances as the designated hitter. Barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment this week, there's a good chance he can return from the injured list when eligible this Saturday. […]

Shohei Ohtani Back On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (hand) is the DH and is batting third on Tuesday against Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda after leaving the game early on Monday after being hit by a pitch. X-rays came back negative on Ohtani's hand, so he's right back in the lineup on Tuesday evening. His power/speed […]

Nico Hoerner Has Hairline Fracture In Wrist

Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (wrist) will miss at least a month with a hairline fracture in his left wrist. He suffered the injury when he was hit with a pitch on April 23 while playing for Double-A Tennessee. President Theo Epstein said Hoerner, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be in a […]

Brandon Morrow Throws On Flat Ground

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) threw on flat ground from 45-60 feet on Monday and came out of it feeling fine. There remains no timetable for Morrow, who hasn't pitched in the big leagues since the first half of the 2018 season. With Pedro Strop also currently sidelined, Steve Cishek has been the […]

Anibal Sanchez Expects To Return When Eligible

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) threw pain-free on Monday and said he never had an MRI exam for his mild hamstring strain. The veteran right-hander expects to return from the injured list when he's eligible on May 27. The 35-year-old is 0-6 with a 5.10 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 41 strikeouts in 42 […]

Mark Trumbo Getting Close To Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) will play in the field "soon" in extended spring training games, and he is getting close to a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old has yet to play in 2019, but he can offer decent power numbers in a hitter-friendly environment in deeper leagues when he's […]

Shawn Kelley Activated Tuesday

The Texas Rangers activated relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (illness) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned pitcher Brett Martin to the minors in a corresponding move. Kelley had surgery to remove lymph nodes from his vocal cords last week. He'll return to a 3-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 12 K's and two […]

Tommy Milone To Start Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Tommy Milone will start on Tuesday against the Rangers, according to manager Scott Servais. Milone will help to fill the void in the rotation created when the team sent Erik Swanson to the minors. The left-handed Milone had a 5.81 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.9 K/9 in five outings (four starts) […]

Hunter Wood Opening Against Dodgers

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Wood will serve as the opener on Tuesday against the Dodgers. Wood has yet to allow a run in his five outings (7 1/3 innings) over one start for the Rays this year. He's walked one and struck out seven. He'll face a tough matchup against the Dodgers and is […]

Clayton Richard To Make Season Debut Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard (knee) will start on Thursday against the Red Sox in his season debut and will go around 50 to 60 pitches. The left-hander threw a bullpen session on Monday and made a three-inning rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. The matchup on Thursday is a terrible one, […]

Yasiel Puig Not In Lineup Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig (shoulder), who suffered a right shoulder sprain making a fantastic catch over the wall in right field on Sunday, is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday. The outspoken outfielder should be considered day-to-day for now, but there's still a chance he could land on the injured list if he […]

Masahiro Tanaka On Track For Next Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (shin) is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday against the Orioles. Tanaka took a liner off his shin in his last outing over the weekend and had to leave the game early. The Japanese right-hander has been very solid this year, going 3-3 with a 3.09 […]