J.D. Martinez To Miss A Day Or Two

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez will receive either a day or two off in the series in Atlanta against the Braves this week. With no designated hitter in a National League park, this is the perfect time to get Martinez some rest. Martinez has been a fantasy beast, hitting .335/.405/.647 with 39 long balls, […]

Ryan Rua Receives Injection

Texas Rangers outfielder Ryan Rua (back) received an anti-inflammatory injection on Friday to help relieve back stiffness. He was taken off his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday when he suffered a setback. Rua may not be able to make it back at all again this year after his latest setback. He has hit […]

Jeffrey Springs To Start Monday

Texas Rangers pitcher Jeffrey Springs will make the start on Monday against the Angels. Pitcher Ariel Jurado will follow Springs on Monday. Springs has a 2.55 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 18 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings over 10 appearances for the Rangers bullpen this year. He had a 4.13 ERA with Double-A Frisco and […]

T.J. Rivera Done For The Year

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) is out for the rest of the season, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Rivera was trying to make it back from Tommy John surgery a year ago, but he wasn't able to play at all in 2018. He hit .290 with five home runs and 27 RBI in […]

Ian Kennedy Close To Returning

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (oblique) will make one more rehab start, likely with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, in the next few days. Manager Ned Yost said he is thinking of going to a six-man rotation when Kennedy is back from the disabled list. Kennedy is just 1-8 on the year with a 5.13 […]

Jorge Soler Unlikely To Return This Year

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (toe) suffered a setback on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha, and manager Ned Yost said Soler could be shut down for the rest of the year. "He's got edema in the bone marrow now," Yost said. "He didn't fracture it again. But he's just got to slow down. […]

Touki Toussaint To Start Monday

Atlanta Braves rookie starting pitcher Touki Toussaint will make the start on Monday against the Red Sox. Toussaint, the team's No. 7 prospect, allowed one earned run while striking out four in six innings in his first big league start back on Aug. 13 against the Marlins. He'll get a much tougher matchup in this […]

Kelvin Herrera Undergoes Surgery

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (foot) had surgery last Thursday to fix the torn Lisfranc ligament in his left foot. Herrera will miss the rest of the season. He posted a 2.44 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 7.7 K/9 in 48 outings (44 1/3 innings) between the Royals and Nats this year. He also had […]

Erick Fedde To Start Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (shoulder) will come off the 60-day disabled list to make the start against the Cardinals on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Fedde was 1-3 with a 5.79 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 28 innings over his six starts this year for the Nats. He's definitely not a recommended streamer […]

Kevin Kiermaier Feeling Better

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) said his back "feels a little bit better today," but he wasn't in the starting lineup on Sunday after dealing with back spasms on Saturday. He's hoping he can rejoin the lineup on Monday, but he's day-to-day and might not play on the turf in Toronto. Kiermaier is […]

Still No Baseball Activities For Eddie Rosario

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (quadriceps) still wasn't able to do baseball activities on Sunday. There remains no timetable for Rosario after he injured himself last Thursday. Rosario, who hits left-handed, has been a bright spot for the Twins this year, hitting .292 with 22 home runs, 74 RBI and eight steals. Keep him stashed […]

David Price Could Return Next Weekend

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) could return from the disabled list by next weekend against the Astros. Price has gone 14-6 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 over 26 starts. He'll be a must-start fantasy option when he returns to the team's rotation.

Chris Sale Could Return Next Weekend

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale (shoulder) could start a game as early as next weekend against the Astros, but his role would be as an "opener" for two to three innings as he rebuilds his arm strength. Sale has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year but has missed time this […]

Corey Knebel Back In Majors

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled relief pitcher Corey Knebel from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday. Knebel was sent down on Aug. 24 while struggling recently, posting a 7.36 ERA since July 4 over 19 outings. The hard-throwing right-hander was an All Star in 2017 when he had a 1.78 ERA and 39 saves while striking out […]

Justin Bour Back From DL

The Philadelphia Phillies activated first baseman Justin Bour (oblique) from the disabled list on Sunday. His activation doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be ready to play right away, as oblique injuries typically require a position player to miss an average of 27 days. Bour was on the DL for just 10 days. Regardless, manager Gabe […]

Welington Castillo Activated Sunday

The Chicago White Sox activated catcher Welington Castillo (shoulder) from the disabled list following his performance-enhancing drug suspension on Sunday. The 31-year-old hasn't played in the majors since May 23 and was hitting .270 with six home runs and 15 RBI before his 80-game suspension. He should share time with Omar Narvaez behind the dish, […]

Byron Buxton Won't Be Back Up This Year

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been informed that he won't be called up to finish out the season. Buxton teased fantasy owners at the end of last year, but 2018 has been another lost season for the former top prospect. The 24-year-old hit just .156/.183/.200 with no homers, four RBI and five stolen bases […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well In Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) tossed five scoreless innings and struck out seven hitters with Triple-A Memphis on Saturday. He threw 90 pitches in the outing. Wainwright could return from the disabled list as early as next weekend and enter the rotation against the Tigers. The veteran starter appears to be back […]

Justin Upton Not In Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (head) left the game with a mild concussion on Saturday and is not in the starting lineup on Sunday night. Head injuries can always be tricky, so there remains no timetable for Upton to return to the lineup. Upton has been relevant in all leagues, hitting .265 with 26 […]

Alex Verdugo, Andrew Toles Among Dodgers Call-Ups

The Los Angeles Dodgers called up outfield prospect Alex Verdugo and outfielder Andrew Toles when rosters expanded on Saturday. The club also activated second baseman Chase Utley (thumb) from the disabled list. Verdugo was hitting well in the minors and is one of the team's top prospects. He and Toles are unlikely to see much […]

Avisail Garcia Doesn't Play Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (knee) left the game early on Saturday with right knee soreness and didn't play on Sunday. It's unclear how long Garcia will be out, so keep an eye on the team's lineups heading into next week. The 27-year-old has been a disappointment this year after a breakout in 2017, […]

Marco Gonzales Won't Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (neck) will not come off the disabled list when he's eligible on Tuesday. Gonzales has made progress, though, and probably won't be out too much longer. The left-hander has been useful to fantasy owners this year, but he was having a terrible month of August […]

Brewers Call Up Domingo Santana, Keon Broxton Among Others

The Milwaukee Brewers called up catcher Jacob Nottingham, infielder Tyler Saladino, reliever Brandon Woodruff and outfielders Domingo Santana and Keon Broxton from the minors when rosters expanded on Saturday. Santana had a breakout in 2017 but was sent to the farm in June when he struggled to begin the year. He hit .283 with eight […]

Kyle Wright, Touki Toussaint Called Up

Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospects Kyle Wright and Touki Toussaint were both called up from the minors when rosters expanded on Saturday. Wright is expected to make his major league debut in the final month, while Toussaint could also be an option for the rotation. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Gabriel Burns reported that manager Brian Snitker […]

Jake Marisnick Activated From DL

The Houston Astros activated outfielder Jake Marisnick (groin) from the disabled list when rosters expanded on Saturday. He had been out since Aug. 11, and he was hitting .421 with a 1.402 OPS in eight games to start August. He'll give the Astros a trusted defensive option late in games, and he should see starts […]

Gio Gonzalez To Pitch Out Of Bullpen For Now

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez will make some starts down the stretch but doesn't have a set schedule just yet. Gonzalez will be available out of the bullpen for the series against the Cubs. The left-hander had really been struggling with the Nationals before being traded, and he's 7-11 with […]

Lewis Brinson, Sandy Alcantara Back In Big Leagues

The Miami Marlins brought back outfielder Lewis Brinson and starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara when rosters expanded on Saturday. Brinson was a disaster to start the year, hitting just .175 and reaching base in just 23 percent of his plate appearances. He was put in the No. 2 spot in the order in his first game […]

Ivan Nova Away For Personal Reasons

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova is away from the team for personal reasons and missed his start against the Blue Jays on Sunday. Nick Kingham started in his place on Sunday. It's unclear when Nova will return to join the team's rotation, so stay tuned. The veteran right-hander has gone 7-9 this year with […]

Salvador Perez Expected To Be Out A Week

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said he doesn't expect catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) to be available for around a week with a thumb sprain. Meibrys Viloria, who was just called up on Saturday, could see more starts with Cam Gallagher also beat up. Perez continues to sacrifice average (.235) for power (23 homers, 65 […]

Franklin Barreto, Matt Joyce Back On Big League Roster

With rosters expanding on Saturday, the Oakland Athletics recalled shortstop prospect Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and activated outfielder Matt Joyce (back) from the disabled list. Barreto has hit .246 with four homers and 13 RBI in 61 at-bats for the A's this year. He has long-term upside in dynasty leagues, but he's unlikely to […]