Justin Verlander Dealing With Pec Injury, Expected to Make his Next Start

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander (pectoral) is dealing with a slight pectoral injury, but manager Bob Melvin is optimistic that the veteran hurler will make his next start, which is scheduled for this Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Verlander showed diminished velocity in his start on Sunday against the Athletics while allowing two earned […]

Miguel Andujar Scratched on Monday With Rib Soreness

Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar (rib) has been scratched from Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels due to right-rib soreness. Manager Mark Kotsay said that Andujar will probably be available off the bench on Monday, but the team wanted to give him a break from the field. Tyler Soderstrom is in left field […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Feels Pain When Swinging

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) said that his hand is "getting better," but he still feels it when he swings. Alvarez said he played with his hand hurting for "a while," but it reached a point where "I had to stop because the hand started getting inflamed." The 27-year-old All-Star is on the […]

Alek Thomas Out on Monday Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas will take the day off for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Rookie Tim Tawa is manning center field and is batting seventh versus Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack. Thomas has become Arizona's regular center fielder so far in 2025, but he'll take a rest […]

Reds Hoping to Get Jake Fraley Back Early Next Week

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said on Monday that he hopes to get outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) back from the 10-day injured list early next week. Fraley is already eligible to return from the IL, but he won't return this week, and it's unclear if he'll go on a minor-league rehab assignment before potentially returning […]

Hunter Greene Scheduled to Return on Friday

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start on Friday against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. It was announced earlier on Monday that Greene would return at some point this weekend, but now we know it will be for the series opener […]

Casey Mize on Track to Return on Saturday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) threw five innings in a simulated game at Comerica Park on Monday, according to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Mize is on track to come off the 15-day injured list and start against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. It's good news for the Tigers after they just placed […]

Reese Olson Goes on Injured List With Finger Injury

The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Reese Olson (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right ring-finger injury and recalled right-hander Chase Lee from the minors in a corresponding move, according to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky. It's bad news for the Tigers and fantasy managers for a pitcher that has been lights-out […]

Andy Pages Sitting in Series Opener Against Arizona

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages will start on the bench for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium with Teoscar Hernandez (groin) returning from the 10-day injured list. Hyeseong Kim will make the start in center field and bat ninth against Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. This will be Pages' first […]

Teoscar Hernandez Activated and Starting on Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Monday that they activated outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (groin) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder James Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Hernandez is right back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, starting in right field and batting […]

J.T. Ginn Reinstated and Starting on Monday

The Athletics announced on Monday that they reinstated right-hander J.T. Ginn (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Anthony Maldonado to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Ginn will make the start in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park. The 25-year-old is returning from a […]

Jonathan India Back as the DH on Monday

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (knee) is back in the starting nine for Monday's series opener in the Bay Area against the hosting San Francisco Giants and left-hander Robbie Ray, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff for KC. India will be back in action to begin the week after he was scratched […]

Nolan Arenado Hitting Sixth on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado has been dropped to the sixth spot in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and left-handed opener Sean Guenther. Monday's contest will be the first time that Arenado has hit anywhere other than the cleanup spot for the Red Birds. The move down […]

Adley Rutschman Getting a Breather on Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is retreating to the bench for Monday's series opener against the hosting Milwaukee Brewers. Maverick Handley will do the catching for right-hander Dean Kremer and will bat ninth against Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester. Like most of the Orioles players, Rutschman has been a massive disappointment in fantasy so far in […]

Shota Imanaga's Return Will be "Well Into June"

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that left-hander Shota Imanaga's (hamstring) return will be "well into June." The skipper also said on Monday that Imanaga will begin throwing off a mound towards the end of next week. Imanaga is currently on the 15-day injured list with a strained left hamstring and won't be returning anytime […]

Ian Happ Expected to Join Cubs During Series in Miami

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list at some point during the team's current series in Miami against the Marlins. Happ went through a full pre-game workout on Saturday and is eligible to come off the IL on Tuesday before the second […]

Matt Shaw Hitting Ninth in Return to Big Leagues

In his first game back in the big leagues with the Chicago Cubs in Monday's series opener against the hosting Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera, third base prospect Matt Shaw is at the hot corner and batting ninth. The Cubs' top-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, struggled in his first taste of the big leagues […]

Willi Castro Back in Action on Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (knee) is starting at second base and is batting ninth in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. A right-knee contusion kept Castro out of the lineup for the Twins the last two games, but he's back in there now to face a pitcher in left-hander […]

Will Benson Making Another Start in Right Field

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is making another start in right field and is batting seventh in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller at PNC Park. Benson has become a hot waiver-wire pickup in the last week after clubbing five home runs in his last four games, including two […]

Ian Happ Goes Through Pre-Game Workout

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) ran the bases and went through a full pre-game routine on Saturday to test his injured left oblique, according to MLB.com. The Cubs are still gauging if Happ will be able to return from the 10-day injured list when he's eligible on Tuesday. It would be great news for […]

Oneil Cruz Back on the Bench on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Alexander Canario will make another start in center field and will bat fifth against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Cruz was held out of the lineup for four straight games last week due […]

Brandon Walter Could Get the Start on Tuesday

The Houston Astros added left-hander Brandon Walter to their taxi squad, and The Athletic's Chandler Rome suggests he could make the start on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that hasn't been good against lefties in 2025. Houston currently has not listed a starter for Tuesday's game. Walter has looked good at Triple-A […]

Phillies Option Mick Abel to Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-hander Max Lazar in a corresponding move, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Lochlahn March. Abel will head back to the farm despite the fact that he looked excellent in his spot start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

Austin Slater Activated and Starting on Monday

The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Austin Slater (knee) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Slater will make the start in left field and will hit seventh right away in Monday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and […]

Josh Lowe Resting Against Left-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is taking the day off for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros with a left-hander on the mound. Jose Caballero will start in right field and bat second against Astros lefty Colton Gordon. Meanwhile, Yandy Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff, and Curtis […]

Chandler Simpson Out on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (hand) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros. Simpson will miss his second straight game after injuring his right hand on a slide into home plate on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Fantasy managers will have to check back to […]

Derek Hill Making the Start in Center Field

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill is starting in center field and batting eighth for Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Ben Brown. This will be Hill's first start in the outfield in the last four games despite the fact that Dane Myers (oblique) is currently on the injured list. It doesn't […]

Kristian Campbell on the Bench Again on Monday

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game for Monday's series opener against the visiting New York Mets at Fenway Park. David Hamilton is starting at second and will hit seventh against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. Campbell got off to a good start in […]

Carson Spiers Ahead of Schedule

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Carson Spiers (shoulder) is ahead of schedule and started throwing on Saturday at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. Spiers will need to continue building up his arm in Arizona before eventually going on a minor-league rehab assignment, so his return to the Reds is at […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Approaching Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) is doing really well, and his next step in the rehab process will be playing games in Arizona. Encarnacion-Strand is likely to start out in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before eventually moving to higher levels of the minors. The 25-year-old needed multiple […]