Dustin Pedroia Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is expected to restart his rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday. He'll give it another try after being pulled off his last rehab assignment with lingering knee soreness, although he thankfully didn't have any structural damage. The 35-year-old just doesn't seem to have much left in […]

Aramis Garcia Optioned, Buster Posey Expected Back Friday

The San Francisco Giants optioned catcher Aramis Garcia back to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, meaning Buster Posey (concussion) is expected to return from the concussion injured list on Friday. The 32-year-old Posey isn't an elite offensive player like he was in his prime, but he's still valuable in single-catcher leagues with his .245/.308/.406 slash line, […]

J.D. Davis To Start In Left Field Friday

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that third baseman J.D. Davis will start in left field on Friday night against the Marlins and starting pitcher Trevor Richards. It will be Davis' first start in the outfield this year and just the fourth of his career. Keon Broxton has one hit in his last 25 […]

Carlos Martinez Expected To Be Activated Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) was examined by the team's medical staff in St. Louis on Thursday. He's headed to Texas to meet up with the club and is expected to be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Martinez will be making his season debut for the Red Birds out of the […]

Anthony Rizzo Should Return By Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) should be back in the starting lineup by Saturday, if not Friday. Rizzo has missed the last four games and hasn't played since May 11 due to back stiffness, but it's not a serious issue. He's been good in the month of May […]

Steven Matz To Return Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) will return from the injured list and start against the Marlins in Miami on Saturday. Most fantasy owners know that the Marlins are about the best matchup you can have in fantasy, so Matz's owners will want to throw him back in their lineups this weekend. The […]

Jeff McNeil Expected To Be OK

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (abdominal) said the abdominal tightness that forced him from the game on Thursday is a scar-tissue issue that he's dealt with before related to a sports hernia surgery. McNeil said he should be fine in a day or so. Don't be surprised if McNeil isn't in there on Friday, […]

Victor Caratini Back From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs activated catcher Victor Caratini (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned catcher Taylor Davis to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Davis hit .200 with a homer and four RBI in six games for the Cubbies and had been serving as Yu Darvish's personal catcher. Caratini fractured the hamate […]

Adam Plutko To Start Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko will be recalled from the minors to start on Saturday against the Orioles. As a result, Shane Bieber and Carlos Carrasco will be pushed back to Sunday and Monday, respectively. The Tribe will face the A's at home on Monday. Plutko, 27, got off to a late start for […]

Bradley Zimmer, Danny Salazar Making Progress

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) will start serving as the designated hitter in extended spring training this weekend. Starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) has also resumed throwing side sessions. Zimmer has a long ways to go before he's back in Cleveland, but he's attractive in deep mixed leagues because […]

Teoscar Hernandez Sent Down Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday and recalled infielder Richard Urena from Buffalo in a corresponding move. Hernandez, 26, hit 22 home runs last year but was hitting .189 with a .299 slugging percentage in 39 games so far in 2019. Expect Hernandez to be back this year, […]

Jordy Mercer Could Return Saturday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) took ground balls and went through agility drills with head athletic trainer Doug Teter before the game on Wednesday. He may play in a few rehab games first, but Mercer is eligible to come off the injured list on Saturday. Mercer is a glove-first guy that doesn't move the […]

Anthony Bemboom On Injured List, Rays Acquire Erik Kratz

The Tampa Bay Rays placed catcher Anthony Bemboom (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left knee sprain and also acquired catcher Erik Kratz from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. Kratz, 38, will join the team on Friday after being designated for […]

Taijuan Walker Going For MRI

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow, shoulder) will head for an MRI exam after dealing with right shoulder soreness in the second inning of his rehab outing at extended spring training. Walker is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, so he might not be able to return until some point in the second half of […]

Guillermo Heredia Has Hand Contusion

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Guillermo Heredia (hand) left the game early on Wednesday with a right hand contusion after X-rays came back negative. He's listed as day-to-day. The Rays had an off day on Friday, so Heredia could return as early as Friday. The 28-year-old is strictly outfield depth in Tampa and typically doesn't start […]

Manny Pina Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed catcher Manny Pina (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained right hamstring and recalled catcher Jacob Nottingham from Triple-A San Antonio in a corresponding move. Pina was injured on Wednesday night running to first base. Nottingham was hitting .247 with a .351 on-base percentage, two homers and […]

Miguel Rojas Day-To-Day

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (back) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early on Wednesday with back spasms. The Fish were off on Thursday, but there's still a chance Rojas is held out another day on Friday. Check the Marlins lineup before proceeding on Friday. He's hitting a mediocre .242/.299/.288 with no homers, […]

Tyler White To Lose Playing Time

Houston Astros first baseman Tyler White's playing time will become "a little more sporadic," according to manager A.J. Hinch. The 28-year-old has just 17 hits in 74 at-bats (.230) with no home runs and only three RBI. Yuli Gurriel will continue to see the bulk of playing time at first base as a result. You […]

Shelby Miller To Be Skipped, Drew Smyly Pushed Back

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward confirmed that starting pitcher Shelby Miller will not make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Cardinals and will work from the bullpen temporarily. Drew Smyly (ankle) will be pushed back to Sunday while he recovers from a slight left ankle sprain. Adrian Sampson will go on Friday and […]

Dustin Pedroia Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) could start another rehab assignment this weekend. Pedroia was pulled off his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland after continued knee soreness, but tests confirmed there is no structural damage. The veteran second baseman has played in only nine games this year and missed basically the entire 2018 […]

Drew Steckenrider Avoids Surgery For Now

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider (elbow) visited with Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed the initial diagnosis of a right flexor strain. Andrews recommended rest for Steckenrider, and there is no timetable for his return. The 28-year-old isn't out of the woods yet and could eventually need to go under the knife, but he'll rehab […]

Jesus Luzardo, A.J. Puk Making Progress

Oakland Athletics starting pitchers Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow) are both making progress from their injuries. Luzardo threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday. Puk threw a simulated game earlier this week. Both left-handed starters are pitching prospects in the Oakland system that could help out the team's starting rotation in the second […]

Greg Bird Moving Slowly

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (foot) still isn't doing any baseball activities, and manager Aaron Boone said "it's going slow." "He’s rehabbing, making some progress. I know he’s been on the (treadmill), but not ready to start doing baseball stuff yet," Boone said. Bird is dealing with a plantar fascia tear in his […]

Dellin Betances Throws Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) played catch from 90 feet on Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone doesn't know when Betances will throw from a mound, but once he does, he could progress quickly. The hard-throwing right-hander hasn't pitched at all this year due to a shoulder impingement, but he could […]

Jharel Cotton To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment with High-A Stockton on Friday. He figures to need a handful of starts before Oakland considers him for their rotation sometime in June. The 27-year-old right-hander didn't pitch at all in 2018 and went 9-10 with a 5.58 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.3 […]

Justin Upton Doing Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) has started throwing and hitting in a cage, but there's still no timetable for when he'll be ready for a return. It was initially expected that Upton would return sometime in June after dealing with turf toe. It's good news that he's doing some baseball activities finally, but […]

J.C. Ramirez To Make Extended Spring Start Soon

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow) threw a 45-pitch intrasquad game in Arizona on Tuesday. His next outing will come on May 20 in an extended spring training game. Ramirez is coming back from Tommy John surgery and could be an option to join the rotation sometime in June. The 30-year-old was 11-10 […]

Andrew Heaney Feels Fine After Extended Spring Outing

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) threw 58 pitches over four innings in an extended spring training game on Wednesday and said he felt fine. Heaney might need just one minor league rehab start before the Angels feel he's ready to make his season debut. The left-hander continues to struggle with injuries but […]

Orlando Arcia Picking It Up

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia started the year off slow but was hitting .290 (26-for-124) with three home runs and 10 RBI since the first 20 at-bats of his season entering Wednesday's game. He's mostly hit eighth in the lineup in 2019, however, which keeps his fantasy value somewhat capped. Arcia hit .236 with a […]

Chase Anderson To Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson (finger) will start against the Braves on Saturday when he comes off the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. He'll be taking the rotation spot of Freddy Peralta after he went four innings on Monday against the Phillies and allowed two runs with no walks and five strikeouts. […]