Aaron Hicks Still Not Hitting

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) is throwing but has yet to resume hitting. The oft-injured outfielder is also a slow healer, which makes him a very frustrating player to own. He is valuable for his power and speed combination in a strong Yankees lineup when he's healthy, but you shouldn't expect him to […]

John Means To Start Tuesday, Dan Straily To Work Out Of 'Pen

Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means will get the start on Tuesday against the A's, while the O's will use Dan Straily in relief for the time being. The long-term plan is to have Straily work out of the rotation. Means will not be a recommended fantasy streamer on Tuesday, while Straily will be a very […]

Joe Ross Joins Nationals Bullpen

Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross was recalled from Triple-A on Sunday to help the team's beleaguered bullpen. Ross was 1-0 with a 4.02 ERA in seven games in spring training and is unlikely to have any fantasy value in a relief role. The 25-year-old has strikeout upside but made only three starts for Washington in […]

Matt Moore Could Need Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ron Gardenhire said that starting pitcher Matt Moore (knee) could be facing surgery after injuring his knee in his start on Saturday. "There's decisions to be made on how they want to attack it, whether he can go rehab it for 10 days or something like that. And then there's the […]

Orlando Arcia Focused On Going The Other Way

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia had gotten off to a slow start this year, but he entered last Saturday's game with four hits in his last seven at-bats, including two home runs, five RBI and two walks. None of his hits up until then have been pulled, either. The 24-year-old said it's an approach that […]

Jeremy Jeffress Could Return On Next Homestand

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in 1 1/3 innings with Triple-A San Antonio on Friday. The right-hander could make his season debut on the team's next homestand if he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Jeffress is expected to pitch again Monday or Tuesday and will likely make three to four more […]

Brandon Nimmo Slumping

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was given the day off to clear his head on Sunday, although he later entered the game and finished 1-for-3 with two of his four hardest-hit balls of the season. After Sunday, his average was up to .103 with a 47 percent strikeout rate. He has been having trouble […]

Travis d'Arnaud Activated On Sunday

The New York Mets activated catcher Travis D'Arnaud (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned catcher Tomas Nido to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. d'Arnaud had Tommy John surgery last April 17 and will serve as the primary backup to Wilson Ramos. He went 2-for-7 with a walk and a strikeout […]

Rangers Place Ronald Guzman On Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list before their 7-2 loss to the Angels on Sunday. Manager Chris Woodward said that Guzman has a moderate Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring and will miss three to four weeks. Logan Forsythe and rookie Patrick Wisdom will share duties […]

Alex Reyes Won't Be Starter In Minors

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes, who was sent to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, will be pitching in a multi-inning role out of the bullpen on the farm, according to manager Mike Shildt. Reyes missed nearly two full seasons due to arm troubles that required surgery, and he allowed five runs and walked six in […]

Troy Tulowitzki, Giancarlo Stanton Play Long Toss Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) played long toss before batting practice on Monday, but manager Aaron Boone said it will be a while before Tulo can come back. Given Tulowitzki's history with injuries, the Yankees should expected to be extremely cautious with him. He should only be a […]

Dellin Betances Throws To Hitters

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) threw to live hitters on Monday and the session was a success. He could move to a simulated game on Thursday, followed by a minor league rehab outing over the weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. Betances might only need one rehab outing before being activated from […]

CC Sabathia Expected To Make Season Debut Next Weekend

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (heart, knee) is expected to make his season debut next weekend against the Chicago White Sox. The veteran left-hander threw 4 2/3 innings for Single-A Tampa on Sunday and will likely make his Yankees season debut Saturday or Sunday. In that situation, Domingo German would move to the […]

Brian McCann Feeling Better

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (hamstring) told manager Brian Snitker that he feels much better and expects to be ready when his 10 days are up on the injured list. Tyler Flowers (hand) is also making progress and could return to the lineup on Tuesday. McCann has four hits in 14 at-bats (.286) to begin […]

Clay Buchholz To Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (elbow) has been told that he'll be activated from the injured list to make his season debut against the Rays at home on Saturday. He had a surprising 2.01 ERA in 16 starts for the Diamondbacks last season, but Buchholz will be a shaky streaming option in deeper […]

Felix Hernandez Removed From Monday's Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez was removed from his start on Monday with virus-like symptoms. The 33-year-old also allowed three hits and two earned runs in his lone inning of work on Monday evening while walking none and striking out one. King Felix is no longer a must-start fantasy ace and probably isn't even […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Strains Groin In Monday's Outing

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu left his start early on Monday with a strained left groin. It's the same one he tore last season that forced him to miss three months. The left-hander allowed two hits (one homer) and two runs while walking one and fanning one in just […]

No Timetable For Shohei Ohtani To Face Live Pitching

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) continues to take batting practice at Angel Stadium and is throwing three times a week, but there's no timetable for him to face live pitching. He remains on track to return as the team's DH in May, and he even thinks he might be ready to make […]

Angels Call Up Taylor Ward Monday

The Los Angeles Angels called up third baseman Taylor Ward from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday as insurance with Zack Cozart (forearm) sitting out after being hit by a pitch from Shelby Miller on Sunday. Relief pitcher Justin Anderson was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Ward. X-rays came back negative on Cozart and […]

Jon Lester To Miss At Least One Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) is going for an MRI exam on Tuesday and will at least miss his next scheduled start on Sunday. Lester made it through only two innings on Monday after tweaking his hamstring running the bases in the second inning. He allowed three hits and no runs while walking […]

Franchy Cordero On Injured List, Luis Urias Called Up

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Franchy Cordero on the 10-day disabled list on Monday with a right elbow sprain and recalled infielder Luis Urias from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. The Padres also placed lefty reliever Aaron Loup (elbow) on the injured list and recalled reliever Brad Wieck from the minors. Urias […]

Ramon Laureano Has Jammed Thumb

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder Ramon Laureano "has a little bit of a jammed thumb," which is the reason he didn't start on Monday. He'll be back in the lineup on Tuesday after the night off. Mark Canha took Laureano's place in center field on Monday. The defensive whiz has started the […]

Jameson Taillon To Be Re-Evaluated Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was nicked in the head by a tipped line drive during his start on Monday against the Cubs and will be re-evaluated on Tuesday. He was examined after the game by a doctor and the results were normal. Taillon wound up going only two innings in the contest, allowing […]

Monte Harrison Injured In Minors

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison (wrist), the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is dealing with a sore right wrist and is missing the first few games with Triple-A New Orleans. He's not expected to land on the injury list but is likely to face live pitching in practice to test his wrist. The […]

Tayron Guerrero An Option To Close Out Games?

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tayron Guerrero had 11 pitches that touched at least 100 mph in the game against the Braves on Friday night, and he is raising questions as to whether he could work his way into the closer role. He spent the offseason working on his secondary pitches to complement his upper-90s fastball. […]

Ervin Santana To Make Season Debut Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Ervin Santana will be activated from the injured list in order to make his season debut against the Rays on Tuesday. The 36-year-old veteran made just five starts in 2018 due to injury and was terrible on the mound when he did pitch, sporting an 8.03 ERA. Santana could be […]

Clay Buchholz Makes Rehab Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (forearm) allowed four hits (all homers), five runs (three earned) while walking none and striking out five in five innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. Buchholz, who had a great year in Arizona last season before getting hurt, should be an option for Toronto's […]

Dansby Swanson (SS, ATL) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: The first overall pick in the 2015 draft hasn't lived up to the offensive hype in his first two full seasons in Atlanta and hit just .238/.304/.395 with 14 home runs, 59 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 136 games in 2018. There was […]

Jason Vargas To Be Skipped In Rotation

The New York Mets will skip starting pitcher Jason Vargas' next turn in the rotation and have Jacob deGrom go on five days of rest against the Twins on Tuesday. Vargas allowed eight hits and two runs but struck out only two in five innings for a win against the Marlins last week in his […]

Aaron Sanchez (SP, TOR) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Most fantasy owners didn't want anything to do with the risk associated with Sanchez -- 141 innings the last two years due to finger injuries -- but we can't forget his 15-2 record, 3.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 2016. It's also become increasingly […]