David Freese Expected To Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman/first baseman David Freese (hamstring) is expected to return next week before the All-Star break. Freese is mostly limited to NL-only leagues in year-long formats because of his limited playing time. He's much more useful in DFS as a notorious lefty killer. The 36-year-old is hitting […]

Byron Buxton, Marwin Gonzalez Take BP Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) and infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) took batting practice on the field and did some baserunning on Friday. Both players look close to going on a rehab assignment and should be able to return to the Twins before the All-Star break, barring setbacks. Buxton is the more attractive fantasy weapon […]

Khris Davis Dealing With Hand Injury

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hand), who was out of the lineup on Friday, is dealing with a left hand injury that he suffered when he was hit by a pitch on Thursday. It doesn't sound too serious, though, so Davis could be right back in the lineup on Saturday. The 31-year-old slugger is hitting […]

Rockies Contemplating Change Amidst Wade Davis' Struggles

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said the team is contemplating a change at the back of their bullpen with closer Wade Davis struggling. Davis has been very shaky all year with a 6.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 11 saves, 24 strikeouts and 16 walks in 24 innings for the Rockies. He's been even more awful since […]

Alex Wood Could Throw This Weekend

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) could throw on flat ground this weekend. "We’re keeping our fingers crossed that it wasn’t too big of a setback for him," Bell said. Wood has had multiple setbacks in his attempt to make his season debut for the Reds in 2019. The […]

Ender Inciarte, Kevin Gausman Set For Simulated Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (foot) will both take part in a simulated game on Sunday. Inciarte has been out since May 14 and was hitting just .218/.300/.323 with two home runs, 13 runs, nine RBI and three steals before his injury. When he returns, he might find himself […]

Hunter Strickland, Felix Hernandez Throw Friday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (lat) and starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) both played catch on Friday. Both pitchers are ramping up their throwing programs after suffering setbacks. Strickland has the better chance of returning sooner, but both pitchers are unlikely to be back until after the All-Star break. Roenis Elias has emerged as […]

Adbert Alzolay To Start Monday

Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Adbert Alzolay will start on Monday against the Pirates on the road. It'll be the 24-year-old right-hander's second major league start after he allowed just a run on a solo homer in 4 2/3 innings against the Braves in his first start on June 25. He has a nice 2.08 ERA […]

Corey Kluber Resumes Throwing

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (arm) has been cleared to resume a throwing program and played catch from 60 feet on Thursday. Kluber still has a long ways to go, but this is good news nonetheless. The 33-year-old right-hander has been out since May 1 with a fractured arm, and he was pitching to […]

Adalberto Mondesi To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (groin) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday and is expected to serve as the designated hitter in the first game. Barring any setbacks, Mondesi could return from the injured list at some point next week. The 23-year-old phenom has lived up to the billing […]

Trevor Story Takes Batting Practice Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (thumb) took live batting practice on Friday at Coors Field. He will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday and play in two games for them, meaning he could return from the injured list as soon as Tuesday. The 26-year-old has been one of the most valuable fantasy […]

Carlos Correa, Aledmys Diaz Progressing

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (rib) continues to run on the field and will start to simulate baseball drills in the cages in the coming days. He's set to return after the All-Star break. Infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring), on the injured list since May 27, took batting practice on the field on Friday for the […]

Brad Peacock Placed On Injured List

The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Brad Peacock (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder soreness. It could help explain why he allowed six runs and seven hits in just three innings against the Pirates on Thursday. Reliever Reymin Guduan was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and can be ignored in […]

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 […]