Daniel Murphy Doesn't Need Surgery

Colorado Rockies infielder Daniel Murphy (finger) saw a hand specialist on Thursday and will not need surgery. His broken index finger is healing well, and he might be given a new splint. Murphy could still miss decent time, but it's good news overall. He had just one hit in 10 at-bats to begin the season, […]

Rougned Odor Scratched Friday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor was scratched from the lineup Friday night with a sore right knee. Logan Forsythe took over at second base and catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa moved up to seventh in the lineup. Patrick Wisdom played first base and hit eighth. It seems like a day-to-day injury for now, so Odor might […]

Brent Honeywell, Jose De Leon To Throw In Florida

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitchers Brent Honeywell (elbow) and Jose De Leon (elbow) are both scheduled to throw one inning or 25 pitches in an extended spring game in Florida on Saturday. Both young pitchers could be ready at some point around midseason, but they are both probably just stash candidates in dynasty/keeper formats right […]

Dalton Pompey To Be Evaluated Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey (concussion) will be evaluated on Saturday to see if he can resume physical activity. Pompey can't seem to stay healthy and has played in only 13 big league games since 2016. Toronto's outfield doesn't exactly have great depth in 2019, so Pompey could eventually force his way into the […]

Devon Travis To Begin Baseball Activities

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis (knee) had his four-week post-operation appointment and will now begin baseball activities next week. The 28-year-old has a lot of talent, but has never been able to tap into it for long stretches because of injuries throughout his career. He has never played in more than 103 games […]

DJ LeMahieu Could See Time In Leadoff Spot

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that "there could be some scenarios" where infielder DJ LeMahieu replaces outfielder Brett Gardner as the team's leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers. LeMahieu has seen more playing time than expected because of the injury to Miguel Andujar, and he's taking advantage of it, hitting .410/.455/.538. Gardner, on the […]

Todd Gurley Remains Focal Point Of Offense

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on The Rich Eisen Show that running back Todd Gurley (knee) remains "a focal point of our offense going forward." The All-Pro running back was limited down the stretch last year and into the playoffs with arthritis in his knee, and general manager Les Snead suggested in […]

Phillies Eyeing Madison Bumgarner

The Philadelphia Phillies have been doing due diligence on San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner since spring training, according to MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi. The 29-year-old left-hander will be a free agent after this year and could become available if the Giants fall out of contention, which is expected. Aaron Nola and Jake Arrieta […]

Yankees Place Gary Sanchez On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed catcher Gary Sanchez on the injured list on Friday with a left calf strain and recalled Kyle Higashioka from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. This is extremely disappointing for Sanchez's fantasy owners, as his injury wasn't expected to be serious and he even pinch hit in the game on […]

Mike Trout Won't Play This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout's (groin) appointment with doctors on Friday showed a "reduced amount of swelling," but he'll remain in Anaheim and won't play at least until Monday. He will be re-evaluated on Sunday. While it will hurt whenever you can't use the superstar in your fantasy lineups, the good news is that […]

Jay Bruce Returns Against Astros

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (Achilles) is back in the lineup as the designated hitter and is batting fifth on Friday against Astros starter Wade Miley. Bruce sat out a game with tightness in his Achilles, but it was obviously nothing serious. Daniel Vogelbach will take a seat as a result. Bruce is hitting […]

Max Scherzer Pushed Back To Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (ankle) will have his next start pushed back from Saturday to Sunday against the Pirates. Scherzer was hit by a line drive in his lower leg in his last outing against the Mets. Anibal Sanchez will take the ball on Saturday. Scherzer is 1-2 to begin the year with […]

Gregory Polanco Moving Rehab To Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is moving his rehab stint to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday. Polanco was 2-for-13 with one RBI, four walks and two strikeouts in his time with High-A Bradenton, but he appears to be making good progress. It was initially expected that he would make his season debut sometime in May, […]

Billy Hamilton Out Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Chris Owings will make the start in center field and will bat ninth against Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Hamilton sprained his knee trying to make a catch near the wall on Thursday and will likely miss at least a […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits Off Pitching Machine

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) hit off a pitching machine on Friday. The team is still targeting a May return, and Ohtani must first hit live batting practice before he's cleared to make his season debut. The two-way Japanese star believes he's ready to return now, but the Angels have other ideas. […]

Marlins Call Up Austin Dean

The Miami Marlins recalled outfielder Austin Dean from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday and optioned outfielder Peter O'Brien to New Orleans in a corresponding move. Dean will immediately slot into right field and hit seventh on Friday against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. Miami's No. 26 prospect hit .221/.279/.363 with four homers, 14 RBI and 22 […]

Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: The 27-year-old is often overlooked, and it's easy to see why. He only hit three home runs in the minors and plays on a Pirates team that isn't nearly as strong as it has been in recent years. But Frazier's elite contact skills (86.5 […]

Brandon Morrow Nearing Live BP

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) is nearing live batting practice. Morrow missed all of the second half last year and landed on the injured list to begin the 2019 season, but he's making progress and appears on track to return sometime next month. It's assumed that he will retake the closer's job from […]

Yoan Moncada Ready To Break Out?

Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada, who was baseball's No. 1 prospect in 2016, hit .234/.321/.403 in 2017 and 2018 at the major league level with an average 99 OPS+. He also led baseball with 217 strikeouts last year. But he won't turn 24 until late May and hit .301/.369/.398 last September. He hit .358/.489/.642 […]

Victor Caratini To Miss 4-6 Weeks

A CT scan confirmed that Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini fractured the hamate bone in his left hand on Thursday night. He's expected to be out four to six weeks, and the surgery is scheduled for Monday. Caratini has been placed on the injured list and the Cubs have promoted catcher Taylor Davis from Triple-A […]

Chris Hogan Signs With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent wide receiver Chris Hogan to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. The two-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots can play outside or in the slot, and he tied DeSean Jackson in 2016 with 17.9 yards per catch. Hogan has 194 catches for 2,610 yards and 18 touchdowns in his […]

Mike Trout Remains Out Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. Peter Bourjos is starting in center field and is hitting eighth against Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels. Bourjos has only one hit in 21 at-bats this year with two runs scored, so he's one to avoid for DFS lineups on […]

Victor Caratini May Be Out A While

Chicago Cubs backup catcher Victor Caratini was forced to leave the game early on Thursday night when he hurt his hand in his last at-bat. The team fears that he may have fractured the hamate bone in his hand, and he'll go for additional tests on Friday. He had two doubles, an RBI and a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Homer At Buffalo

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) hit a three-run home run while rehabbing with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. He was hitting third in the lineup and serving as the designated hitter. He walked his first time up, had an RBI double and a stolen base in the third inning before his three-run […]

Kyler Murray Visits With Giants

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner projected to be selected at No. 1 overall by the Cardinals, visited with the New York Giants on Thursday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Washington Redskins are next on the list for Murray to visit, and they'll host him next week. The Giants are […]

Jets Signing Ty Montgomery

The New York Jets are signing free-agent running back Ty Montgomery to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. He's expected to be Le'Veon Bell's primary backup, although Gang Green has options with Trenton Cannon and Elijah McGuire, who can also both catch the football. Montgomery had 41 carries for 188 yards […]

Todd Frazier's Return Is Imminent

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) is expected to return from the injured list "any day now," according to manager Mickey Callaway. Frazier played in nine innings in a rehab game on Thursday for Single-A St. Lucie and has appeared in back-to-back minor league games without issues. He's had 26 plate appearances and […]

Billy Hamilton Has Mild Knee Sprain

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton was diagnosed with a mild left knee sprain after he underwent an MRI exam on Thursday after crashing into the outfield wall and having to be carted off the field. He appears to have dodged a bullet, as his injury looked a lot worse in real time. The 28-year-old […]

Tigers Skipping Daniel Norris

Because of the postponement on Friday against the Twins, the Detroit Tigers will skip pitcher Daniel Norris in the rotation, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Tyson Ross will get the nod on Saturday and Jordan Zimmermann will be the starter on Sunday. Norris is temporarily filling in for Matt Moore (knee) and can be avoided […]

Nicholas Castellanos Hopes To Return Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos said he sprained his right big toe a few days ago, and he was scratched on Thursday. Detroit's game against the Twins has already been postponed on Friday, and Castellanos is hoping to be ready for Saturday. The 27-year-old has just 12 hits in 47 at-bats (.255) to begin the […]