Jordy Mercer Expects To Be Ready Soon

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) ran on an elliptical machine on Wednesday and felt fine. He expects to be ready to come off the 10-day injured list around when he's eligible to return next Wednesday. Mercer is a glove-first shortstop that was hitting .233 (10-for-43) with no homers and two RBI at the time […]

Brian Dozier Dealing With Sore Toe

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier is dealing with a sore toe after he fouled a pitch off his foot recently. He had to get the toe drained on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Martinez. It helps explain why he's not starting on Wednesday, but the Nats could also give him more time off. The […]

Cam Newton Close To Throwing

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) is getting close to throwing again. There remains no timetable for Newton to return to action, however. It's the second straight offseason that Newton has had shoulder surgery. The 29-year-old remains one of the best dual-threat QBs in the league, but his shoulder […]

Odubel Herrera Should Be Fine

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera left the game early on Wednesday due to a cramp in his right hamstring. The Phillies aren't very concerned. Herrera had a single and a strikeout in his two plate appearances and is now hitting .270/.319/.381 with a homer, seven runs scored and seven RBI on […]

Jacob deGrom Pushed Back With Illness

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is dealing with strep throat and will have his next start pushed back from Friday to Saturday against the Cardinals. Jason Vargas will go on Friday. deGrom hasn't been himself in his last two starts, and maybe this has a little something to do with it. The 2018 […]

Albert Pujols On The Bench Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Justin Bour is at first base and is hitting third, while Mike Trout remains at designated hitter and will bat second against Rangers starter Lance Lynn. The Angels are easing Trout in after he missed some games last week with […]

Arodys Vizcaino's Season Is Over

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday to repair his labrum and remove scar tissue. Vizcaino's shoulder issues date back to last season, when he was relieved of his closing duties by A.J. Minter, who now gains a bunch of fantasy value for the remainder of the season. Chad Sobotka […]

Brian Dozier, Ryan Zimmerman Sitting Wednesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman are both out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Howie Kendrick is at the keystone and is batting fifth, while Matt Adams gets the nod at first and is hitting cleanup against Giants starter Jeff Samardzija. Dozier (.152 average, one homer) and Zimmerman (.188 […]

Dee Gordon Resting Wednesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Dylan Moore will get the start at second and will hit ninth against Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Carrasco hasn't quite been himself to start the year, but he's a daunting matchup nevertheless. Moore also has just four hits in 23 […]

Mitch Haniger Scratched With Illness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with an illness. Mallex Smith is in center field and is hitting leadoff against Indians starter Carlos Carrasco. Haniger has been very solid so far this year after breaking out in 2018, so hopefully he only misses this one game. Smith is hitting […]

Carlos Santana Not Playing Against Mariners

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Jake Bauers will play first base and hit sixth against Mariners starting pitcher Erik Swanson. Tyler Naquin is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth. Bauers is off to a rough start with his new team, hitting .200 (10-for-50) with […]

Jose Peraza Sitting Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Derek Dietrich is starting at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler. After a breakout year in 2018, Peraza has disappointed so far in 2019, hitting .154/.170/.231 with a homer, RBI and stolen base in 16 […]

Gary Sanchez Expected To Be Ready To Return Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (calf) ran on the field on Wednesday and has been catching from a machine. He will take batting practice on Thursday and thinks he will be ready to play when he's eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday. Six of Sanchez's 11 hits this year in 41 […]

Dolphins Expected To Keep Reshad Jones

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said safety Reshad Jones will remain with the team and said that Jones also does not want to be traded. Jones isn't with the team during voluntary workouts this week, but it sounds like the Dolphins have him in their plans for 2019. The 31-year-old had 72 tackles and […]

Dolphins Not Discussing Extension With Kenyan Drake

The Miami Dolphins are not currently engaged in contract-extension talks with running back Kenyan Drake, according to a league source. The 25-year-old was underutilized by the last coaching staff, but he should be a part of the team's future as they rebuild. However, the talented back has a chance to be more effective under new […]

Matt Moore Has Season-Ending Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Moore underwent surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season after more damage was found than expected. It's a shame, as the left-hander had thrown 10 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts in his only two starts before the injury. […]

Bubba Thompson Has Fractured Hamate Bone

Texas Rangers outfielder Bubba Thompson (hand), the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been put on the injured list in the minors with a fractured left hamate bone. He will require surgery and will be out for at least four weeks. The 20-year-old was hitting just .150 with no home runs and two […]

Lucas Giolito Day-To-Day With Hamstring Tightness

Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito is listed as day-to-day with left hamstring tightness after leaving his start against the Royals early on Wednesday. The young right-hander had tossed 2 2/3 hitless innings while striking out five before departing, but he could miss at least one start moving forward. Giolito […]

Mike Soroka To Start Against Arizona Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in order to make the start on Thursday against the Diamondbacks. Soroka, the team's top prospect and No. 23 overall per MLB Pipeline, had a 3.86 ERA and 0.64 WHIP while striking out 10 and walking one in his first two […]

Chris Davis Absent Against Rays

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Renato Nunez is getting the start at first base and is batting cleanup against Rays starting pitcher Ryne Stanek. Davis finally snapped the longest hitless drought in MLB history over the weekend but is hitting an ugly .089 (4-for-45) with […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Out Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. He is suffering from a bruised right foot but should return to the lineup any day now. J.D. Martinez is in left field and is hitting third, while Mitch Moreland will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against […]

Odubel Herrera Exits With Hamstring Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera left the game early on Wednesday with a hamstring injury. He was replaced by Aaron Altherr. Roman Quinn has been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but he could be activated if Herrera's injury is serious enough to send him to the injured list. Herrera had a single […]

Isaac Galloway Leading Off Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Isaac Galloway, who was just called up on Tuesday, is starting in center field and batting leadoff on Wednesday against Cubs left-handed starter Cole Hamels. Lewis Brinson, who is in the midst of a bad slump to begin the year, will start on the bench. Galloway was 1-for-4 in his first game […]

Brian McCann Back From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Brian McCann (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned catcher Alex Jackson to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. McCann, 35, had four hits in his 14 at-bats with no home runs before his injury. His ceiling at this point in his career is very low, and […]

Eugenio Suarez Not Playing Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Kyle Farmer will make the start at third base on Wednesday and will bat eighth against Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler. Farmer has just two hits in 15 at-bats this year, but those two hits have gone for home runs. He's […]

Corey Seager Sitting Out Against Reds

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. It's likely just a normal day of rest for the shortstop. Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray. Taylor is off to a rough start this year and is batting .182 (8-for-44) with […]

Cody Bellinger Back In Lineup, Justin Turner Remains Out

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (knee) is back in the starting lineup at first base and is hitting second on Wednesday against Reds starter Sonny Gray. Third baseman Justin Turner (ankle, hamstring) remains out of the lineup for the second straight day, however. Max Muncy is at the hot corner and is batting […]

Danny Duffy Beginning Rehab Assignment Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday, according to manager Ned Yost. Duffy threw 61 pitches on Monday and is scheduled to bump up to 75 to 80 pitches in his start this weekend. The left-hander will return to KC's rotation sometime early […]

Mets, Phillies Showing Interest In Mike Minor

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are showing strong interest in Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor, who threw a three-hit complete-game shutout against the Angels on Tuesday night. Minor has a 1.27 ERA in his last three starts and is owed $9.5 million this year and in 2020. Overall, the left-hander is 2-1 […]

Whit Merrifield Out, Martin Maldonado Returns

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, while catcher Martin Maldonado (illness) returns. Maldonado is hitting eighth against White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. Chris Owings will start at the keystone and bat seventh. Both Maldonado and Owings are poor bets to help out in DFS contests on […]