Jorge Alfaro Returns From Head Injury

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (concussion) was activated from the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the win over the Phillies. Alfaro missed just the minimum on the concussion injured list. He's hitting .256/.306/.411 with nine home runs, 22 runs, 27 RBI and a steal in his 222 […]

Spencer Turnbull Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder fatigue. It means he won't make another start until after the All-Star break. Turnbull was pulled from his outing on Thursday after just two innings when his velocity was down. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Turnbull's MRI […]

Jose Alvarado Back With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated relief pitcher Jose Alvarado from the restricted list on Friday. They recalled pitcher Casey Sadler from Triple-A Durham and also optioned pitcher Jalen Beeks and infielder Mike Brosseau to the minors. Alvarado hasn't pitched with Tampa since June 1. The talented left-hander is 0-4 on the year with a 3.09 […]

Scooter Gennett Goes 1-For-4 In Return

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) was activated from the injured list on Friday and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in his season debut against the Cubs. Catcher Tucker Barnhart (oblique) was put on the injured list in a corresponding move with a right oblique strain. Barnhart hasn't been fantasy relevant while hitting just […]

Domingo German Expected To Return Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) retired the first six batters he faced in a rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, but he wound up allowing four runs (two homers) in four innings in a no-decision. His velocity was down a bit, but German's breaking ball was impressive and he is expected […]

Kevin Kiermaier Not Worried About Calf Injury

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (calf) said he isn't concerned that his right calf injury will hold him out for very long. Kiermaier was forced to leave the game early on Thursday and also was out of the lineup on Friday, but he could be right back in there on Saturday. Check to make […]

Blake Treinen Making Good Progress

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a flat-ground session on Thursday and his next step will be a bullpen session after an off day on Friday. “As far as the progression goes, I think we’re on a good pace,” manager Bob Melvin said. Treinen certainly hasn't been as lights-out as he […]

Steven Duggar Set To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (back) is on track to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Duggar has been out since June 18 and is hitting a very mediocre .234/.277/.343 with four home runs, 25 runs, 28 RBI and one steal in 267 plate appearances in 2019. He should only be […]

Kyle Hendricks Could Return Before All-Star Break

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) could return from the injured list before the All-Star break, according to manager Joe Maddon. Hendricks felt good after throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is a staple in the Cubs rotation and is 7-5 on the year with a decent 3.36 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and […]

Framber Valdez Optioned To Minors

The Houston Astros optioned starting pitcher Framber Valdez to Triple-A Round Rock after his start on Wednesday. Valdez allowed eight hits (one homer) and six earned runs while walking one and striking out two in just three innings in his second straight loss on Wednesday to the Pirates. It was his second straight clunker this […]

Ryne Stanek Opening On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will serve as the opener on Thursday against the Twins. Stanek has proven to be a very solid real-life pitcher for the Rays in the opener role, but he doesn't bring a ton of fantasy appeal because he's usually never in the game long enough to pick up a […]

Eddie Rosario Injured Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (ankle) appeared to turn his ankle when rounding first base and left the game early on Wednesday in the third inning. Rosario had two singles, a run scored and an RBI in his two plate appearances before leaving the game. He's been excellent this year, hitting .282/.312/.529 with 20 home […]

Jose Alvarado Expected Back Soon

Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder said that relief pitcher Jose Alvarado threw bullpen sessions on back-to-back days on Monday and Tuesday, and the team expects him to be back in the "near future." The left-handed reliever has been out since June 1 while handling a family matter, but it looks like he'll once […]

Yandy Diaz Expected To Return Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) did infield drills and took batting practice on Wednesday and felt fine. There is a good chance he comes off the injured list and returns to the starting lineup on Thursday. Diaz has become a regular at the hot corner in his first season in Tampa and […]

Gio Gonzalez Won't Be Back Before All-Star Break

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (arm) will not be back before the All-Star break. Gonzalez's throwing schedule was pushed back after his bullpen session last week didn't go as well as hoped. The left-hander has been decent with the Brew Crew in his six starts, posting a 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 26 strikeouts […]

Andrelton Simmons Won't Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) will not come off the injured list on Wednesday, but he'll be back very soon. Simmons just restarted a rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire on Tuesday, so there's a chance that Simmons rejoins the lineup this weekend. The 29-year-old has been out since May 20 with a […]

Mitch Haniger Hoping To Take BP This Weekend

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle) is hoping to take batting practice this weekend. He has been hitting in the cage and taking fly balls daily. Haniger's fantasy owners were hoping for a lot more after his breakout 2018 season, but he's hitting just .220/.314/.463 in his 246 at-bats. He does, however, have 15 home […]

Yoan Moncada Day-To-Day After Being Hit By Pitch

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (knee) is being listed as day-to-day after leaving early on Wednesday with a right knee contusion after being hit by a pitch. Moncada could miss a game or two, but he should be able to avoid the injured list. The 24-year-old is still striking out a bunch -- […]

Andrew Benintendi Getting Breather Before London

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Andrew Benintendi's "legs felt heavy" after Sunday's game, which explains why he's been on the bench the last two days. Benintendi should be available for a two-game series against the Yankees in London, starting on Saturday. The 24-year-old is hitting .277/.359/.438 with seven long balls, 40 […]

Alex Young To Make Debut Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Alex Young will be called up from Triple-A Reno to make his major league debut on Thursday against the Giants. The 25-year-old left-hander should not be a fantasy option in any format and could just be up for this one spot start. Young is sporting a rough 6.09 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, […]

John Means To Return And Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) will return from the injured list and start against the Indians on Friday. Means, 26, has been one of the few bright spots for the Orioles this year. The left-hander is 6-4 with a tidy 2.67 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 59 strikeouts and 21 walks in 70 2/3 innings […]

Leury Garcia To Move To Shortstop

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia will move to shortstop with Tim Anderson (ankle) on the injured list, according to manager Rick Renteria. Renteria said that Ryan Cordell and Charlie Tilson will split time in the outfield and mix in at designated hitter. Garcia has been solid for fantasy owners in most formats by hitting […]

Marwin Gonzalez Resumes Running

Minnesota Twins super-utility man Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) tested out his strained right hamstring on Tuesday by running at 70 percent. He also took ground balls before the game. “It felt good. I didn’t feel anything. I feel 100 percent taking ground balls. The running, I feel a little bit tight still, but nothing bad,” Gonzalez […]

Byron Buxton Approaching Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) is getting close to going on a rehab assignment, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. “There are a few spots in the zone where he still feels the deep bruise, and it’s still maybe bothering him a little bit,” Baldelli said. “But I think he’s getting close to the point […]

Carlos Carrasco Playing Catch

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (illness) played catch on Monday and has been out since June 5 with an unspecified blood condition. He has been receiving treatment for an illness that is not believed to be life-threatening. It's possible that Carrasco could return before Corey Kluber (arm), but that is unlikely to be known […]

Will Smith On Twins Radar

San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith is on the Minnesota Twins radar as of now. The Dodgers have also been showing interest in Smith, who is likely to be traded before the deadline next month. The left-hander has been lights-out in 2019, posting a 1.95 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, 21 saves and 49 K's in 32 […]

Twins Showing Interest In Madison Bumgarner

The Minnesota Twins are showing strong interest in San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner. The Twins are not on Bumgarner's no-trade list. MadBum is no longer the elite fantasy ace that he once was, but he can still be effective in the right matchups and he'd see a sizeable fantasy boost if he were […]

Shohei Ohtani Throwing Off Mound Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will throw off the mound on Wednesday for the first time since having Tommy John surgery last October. The Japanese two-way start won't pitch at all in 2019 but is serving as the team's regular designated hitter. The 2018 American League Rookie of the Year has […]

Forrest Whitley Set To Get On Mound Shortly

Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley (shoulder) has a plan that should allow him to get back on the mound in the next couple of weeks, according to general manager Jeff Luhnow. Whitley could pitch in Gulf Coast League games before the third week of July. The team's top prospect and No. 9 in all […]

Corbin Martin Injured In Minors

Houston Astros starting pitcher Corbin Martin (elbow), the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is in Houston this week being examined after suffering a potentially serious elbow injury during his start for Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. He allowed three runs and six hits while striking out five in four innings before being pulled. […]