Ji-Man Choi, Kevin Kiermaier Out Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier are out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against Diamondbacks left-handed starter Robbie Ray. Yandy Diaz is at first and is hitting leadoff, while Guillermo Heredia is in center field and batting ninth. Heredia has very limited fantasy upside and will be one to […]

Christian Walker Resting Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Wilmer Flores is starting at first base and is batting sixth against Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton. Flores got off to a bad start this year but has picked things up of late and is now hitting .265/.311/.388 with two home […]

Miguel Sano Looking Good On Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (heel) had three hits for Double-A Pensacola on Tuesday night and is now hitting .400/.440/.800 with two home runs and eight RBI in 25 plate appearances for Pensacola and High-A Fort Myers on his rehab assignment. The power hitter's return could be on the horizon, and he's certainly worth […]

Michael Perez Lands On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed catcher Michael Perez on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right oblique strain and recalled catcher Nick Ciuffo from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Perez first felt the strain during batting practice and was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday. Because Perez caught the injury before it […]

Austin Meadows Playing In Extended Spring Games

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (thumb) played in an extended spring training game on Tuesday and will do so again on Wednesday. If he feels good after that, he'll be activated from the injured list in time for the game on Friday against the Yankees. The 24-year-old was off to a great start in […]

Chris Archer To Throw Sim Game Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Friday, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Barring any setbacks, Archer could be back in Pittsburgh's rotation very soon. He's 1-2 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 27 innings over his five starts this […]

Adam Frazier, Colin Moran Out Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier and third baseman Colin Moran are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Kevin Newman is at second base and is hitting seventh, while Jung Ho Kang is at the hot corner and is batting fifth against Rangers starter Shelby Miller. Newman has very little upside with the bat […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Robert Rising, Mountcastle Hitting, Gore Impressing

If you needed proof that top prospects can make an immediate impact for fantasy owners at the major league level, look no further than Nick Senzel. He made his debut on Friday night against the Giants, homered in his second career game on Saturday and went deep twice in six at-bats on Monday night. The […]

Max Fried Hopes To Make Next Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hand) is hoping to make his next start on Sunday against the Diamondbacks after he left the game early in his start on Tuesday against the Dodgers after taking a liner off his hand. He had some mild swelling and stitch marks on the outside of his hand, but […]

Jose De Leon To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jose De Leon (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last year, is scheduled for his second rehab start on Thursday for High-A Charlotte. In his first start last Saturday, De Leon allowed two hits (a homer) and two earned runs while walking two and fanning none in just […]

Matt Duffy To Resume Game Action Soon

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) played two rehab games over the weekend and is doing strengthening drills with the Rays this week. He expects to start playing in rehab games again shortly. "I tried as hard as I could (Tuesday) to make it hurt and it went really well," Duffy said. "That’s […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Could Face 5-6 Month Recovery

There are concerns that Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) has a fractured vertebrae in his neck following a car accident last Thursday. Doctors will review his scans in the coming days, but JPP would be facing a five- to six-month recovery if he needs surgery. That'd likely mean he'd miss most, if […]

Max Fried Leaves Game Early Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried left his start against the Dodgers in the second inning on Tuesday after being hit in the left hand by a line drive from outfielder Alex Verdugo. X-rays turned out to be negative, and he's considered day-to-day with a left hand contusion. Fried allowed three earned runs in the […]

Emmanuel Sanders Not Putting Timetable On Return

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) isn't putting a timetable on his return from a torn Achilles last year a few days after running at full speed. He said he's "still sore every now and then" but has "been feeling good." Sanders started to work on his lateral movement with trainers on Tuesday, but […]

Cowboys Satisfied With Jason Garrett's Contract

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is willing to let head coach Jason Garrett's current deal expire before discussing a new one. The 53-year-old head coach will be firmly on the hot seat entering the 2019 season after taking over in the middle of the 2010 season. Garrett hasn't taken the team beyond the divisional round […]

Cowboys Make Offer To Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys have made a long-term contract offer to quarterback Dak Prescott and are currently awaiting a counter-offer. The Cowboys are "sold" on Prescott as their long-term future, according to owner Jerry Jones, but the two sides aren't "close" to ironing anything out just yet. However, it would be an upset if Prescott isn't […]

Kelvin Herrera Likely Ready To Go Wednesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (back) said he will likely be ready to pitch on Wednesday after being unavailable both Monday and Tuesday. His rough outing on Sunday against Boston (three hits and five earned runs in two-thirds of an inning) raised his ERA up to 5.29 on the season. He's the main […]

Carlos Martinez Moving To Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) had a six-pitch, three-up-and-three-down outing for Single-A Peoria on Sunday, and his next appearance will come on Wednesday for Triple-A Memphis. He's likely to show he can pitch on back-to-back days before he's activated from the injured list, and he could make his season debut in relief […]

Brent Honeywell May Be Dealing With Nerve Issue

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell (elbow, shoulder), who is shut down from throwing, could be dealing with a nerve issue in his upper right arm. He will rest and see a doctor for testing next week after being shut down in mid-April with elbow pain while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery last year. […]

Wilmer Font Will Start Wednesday

The New York Mets have told pitcher Wilmer Font that he will start on Wednesday against the Padres after just being acquired from the Rays. Font is stretched out to throw around 75 pitches on Wednesday, so he should be avoided for fantasy purposes. However, with both Jason Vargas and Steven Matz injured, the right-hander […]

Jed Lowrie Could Return Friday

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) could join the Mets as soon as Friday. Lowrie has yet to play for the Mets in his first season, but that could change as early as this weekend. The 2018 All-Star should see regular playing time, but he'll need to play […]

Juan Soto Expected Back Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (back) played catch on the field on Tuesday, and team officials think he'll be ready to return from the injured list when he's eligible on Saturday. The 20-year-old was forced to the shelf with back spasms, but it looks like he'll return quickly and give the Nats lineup a needed […]

Trea Turner Takes BP Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) took a light round of batting practice on the field on Tuesday for the first time since he fractured his left index finger on April 2. He isn't yet taking full swings and isn't making full throws from shortstop, but he's making good progress and looks to be around […]

Khris Davis Scratched Tuesday Night

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (hip) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Davis was initially in the lineup, but he'll now sit after suffering a left hip contusion on Sunday. He should still be considered day-to-day, so hopefully the elite slugger can return on Wednesday and return to his homering ways […]

Jo Adell Recovering Quickly

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (ankle, hamstring) is doing "really well" in his rehab from ankle and hamstring injuries and is "completely symptom-free," according to general manager Billy Eppler. Adell will start a spring-and-agility progression next week, but the Angels will slow play his return. Adell is the team's top prospect and No. 13 […]

Corey Kluber Thinks He'll Be Back This Year

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (elbow), who is in a cast after fracturing his right elbow last week, doesn't think his 2019 season is over. He suffered a non-displaced fracture of the ulna bone, and the Indians said the right-hander will get his cast off in three weeks and will be X-rayed every week […]

Yangervis Solarte Let Go Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants designated infielder/outfielder Yangervis Solarte for assignment on Tuesday. Second baseman Donovan Solano was among the players that were called up from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. The switch-hitting Solarte was playing sporadically with the Giants and hit just .205/.247/.315 with a homer and seven RBI in 73 at-bats. He could […]

Tyson Ross Pushed Back, Ryan Carpenter To Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross (back) will have his next start pushed back to Friday against the Twins, as he's dealing with a stiff back. Ryan Carpenter will be brought up from the minors to start on Thursday against the Angels. Neither pitcher will be a recommended streamer this week, but Ross moves from […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Feeling Better

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf, finger) said his calf is feeling better and will run in a straight line and take batting practice on Tuesday. He could attempt to do side-to-side drills on Wednesday. Chisenhall has yet to play in 2019, but he should be an option against right-handers for DFS purposes sometime later […]

Peter Bourjos, Chris Stratton Cut

The Los Angeles Angels designated outfielder Peter Bourjos and pitcher Chris Stratton for assignment on Tuesday to make room for designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow), third baseman Zack Cozart (neck) and relief pitcher Cody Allen (back). Infielder Luis Rengifo was also optioned to the minors. The 32-year-old Bourjos was seeing limited playing time and hit […]