Cody Bellinger Will Need A Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) will need a rehab assignment before returning to the club, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports, but nothing is scheduled yet. The former MVP hasn't played since May 15 after suffering a left knee injury during a play in center. Bellinger was enjoying a solid bounce back after two awful […]

Justin Steele Playing Catch Daily

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (forearm) is playing catch every day and progressing well, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Manager David Ross told reporters on Tuesday that his target date to return is June 17. Steele landed on the injured list after suffering forearm tightness during his last start on May 5. Before the […]

Hunter Renfroe Sitting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Hayden Wesneski and the Chicago Cubs. The eight-year veteran is still slugging in his first season in L.A., batting .252 with 11 bombs, 32 runs, 30 RBI, and no steals over 58 games. Mickey Moniak will get an opportunity […]

Christopher Morel Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Angels. The 23-year-old came on strong this year and is slashing .256/.318/.641 over 22 games, but hasn't recorded a hit since April 26 and is losing playing time. Instead, it will be catcher Miguel Amaya […]

Colin Holderman Earns His First Save Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates righty Colin Holderman completed his first save of the season in Monday's 5-4 win, going one inning, striking out one, and working around three hits to keep the Oakland Athletics scoreless. The 27-year-old has been solid this year in a setup role, sporting a 2.74 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 27.1% strikeout rate. It'll […]

Louie Varland Ready For Tuesday's Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Louie Varland is scheduled to start Tuesday's matchup with Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays. The second-year hurler has given his club great depth after replacing Tyler Mahle (elbow) in the rotation, posting a 3.51 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 23.2% strikeout rate, and a solid 4.8% walk rate. With Kenta Maeda (triceps) […]

Alec Bohm Could Return On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (hamstring) told reporters on Monday that he believes he could return to the club on Saturday, according to MLB.com. The former top prospect was placed on the injured list on May 31 as he was dealing with a strained left hamstring. Before going down, Bohm was slashing .265/.321/.403 with […]

Jesse Winker To Start His Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) is almost ready for a rehab assignment, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville, according to MLB.com. The slugger hasn't been in game action since May 27 after suffering a cervical strain and hitting the 10-day injured list on May 30. Before the ailment, Winker was […]

Wade Miley's Rehab Assignment Scheduled For June 11

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley (lat) will make his first rehab start on June 11 with Double-A Biloxi, according to MLB.com. The veteran hurler has been on the shelf since mid-May after suffering a posterior serratus strain and was originally supposed to miss 6-8 weeks. However, Miley thinks there's a chance he could return to […]

Dylan Carlson Ready For A Rehab Stint Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle) is set to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis, according to MLB.com. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since twisting his left ankle during a game on May 14. If everything goes as planned, there's a chance Carlson can return during the club's next homestand, which […]

Xander Bogaerts Hoping To Be Back Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) has missed the last two games as he deals with left wrist soreness. However, the club believes he'll avoid a stint on the injured list, and the 30-year-old is aiming to return to the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Seattle Mariners, according to MLB.com. Over 57 games […]

Alexis Diaz Completes Save No. 14 On Monday

Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz closed out Monday's 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, picking up his 14th save of the year. He went one inning, allowing no hits or walks, and struck out the side. Diaz has improved after a breakout 2022 campaign, posting a 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 44 punchouts over […]

Jason Adam Grabs His Ninth Save On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jason Adam recorded his ninth save of the season on Monday when his club defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1. He threw one inning of work, allowing no baserunners and striking out a pair. Adam's sporting an impressive 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 32.1% strikeout rate over 25.1 innings after his […]

Jesus Sanchez Collects Three Hits From The Cleanup Spot Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez had a big game at the plate on Friday against the Oakland Athletics, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and one run, leading his team to the 4-0 victory. The day brought his slash line to .316/.379/.582, and he's now gone deep 10 times with 10 runs, 12 […]

Dylan Cease Looking To Rebound Saturday

Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease will try to bounce back on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers after a poor outing his last time out, which also came against Detroit. He allowed four runs over just four innings of work and is going into Saturday's game with a 4.88 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 24.2% strikeout […]

William Smith Picks Up Save No. 10 Friday

Texas Rangers reliever William Smith recorded his 10th save of the season on Friday, closing out the 2-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. The lefty threw a perfect ninth inning, striking out one. The outing brought Smith's numbers to an impressive 3.15 ERA and 0.90 WHIP, and he's punched out 24 batters across 20 innings. […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Registers His Third Save On Friday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. earned his third save of 2023 on Friday when his team defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1. He threw a clean ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out the side. Leiter Jr. has been lights out this year, pitching to a 2.66 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and […]

Manny Machado Could Return During Homestand

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hand) could return during the club's current homestand, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old has been participating in a full pregame workout the past two days, and his hand is barely bothering him. Machado was placed on the injured list after he was hit by a pitch on May […]

Elly De La Cruz Strikes Out Five Times Thursday

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz is having a phenomenal season in Triple-A, but it was a different story on Friday when the infielder went 0-for-5 with five punchouts. The game brought his slash line to .293/.390/.626, and he's gone deep 11 times, with 33 runs, 33 RBI, and 11 stolen bases over […]

Hunter Greene Completes Quality Start In Thursday's No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene tossed six innings during Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. However, the sophomore did everything he could, giving up just one run on two hits while striking out eight and walking three. Greene is coming into his own this season, posting a 3.92 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with […]

Anthony Rizzo Should Be Back In The Lineup Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (neck) has been out of action since May 28 after sustaining neck stiffness on Sunday and leaving the game early. But the 33-year-old has been cleared and participating in full baseball activities. Fantasy managers should expect to have Rizzo back on Friday for the start of the weekend […]

Franchy Cordero Demoted On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Franchy Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The move comes amid the return of three Yankees from the injured list on Friday; Josh Donaldson (hamstring), Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), and Tommy Kahnle (biceps). The 28-year-old has appeared in 19 games this season, hitting just .148 with four […]

Twins Hopeful Byron Buxton's Injury Is Minor

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (ribs) left Thursday's 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians early after a pitch hit him in the ribs. However, manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters post-game that the injury didn't get worse as the night went on, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, so hopefully, the 29-year-old is okay. Buxton […]

Anthony Rendon Likely Back For Next Homestand

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) will likely come off the injured list for the club's next homestand, which will begin on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The former MVP candidate has been on the IL since the middle of May after suffering a groin strain during a game on May 13. Before […]

Brandon Drury Was Available Off The Bench Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (wrist) was available to pinch hit in Wednesday's 12-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch on his left wrist on Tuesday, and manager Phil Nevin decided to exclude him from the starting lineup. It's good news that Drury was […]

Triston McKenzie On The Cusp Of Returning

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (shoulder) made a third rehab appearance on May 30, according to MLB.com, and now he's about to join the club when they begin their next series on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. He has yet to be activated, and manager Terry Francona will have a discussion with the 25-year-old to […]

Jorge Polanco To Return Thursday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is ready to return to the club on Thursday, according to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. The 29-year-old has been out of action since May 17 after straining his left hamstring and landing on the 10-day injured list on May 20. The team sent Edouard Julien back […]

Oswaldo Cabrera To Be Sent Down To Triple-A

New York Yankees utility man Oswaldo Cabrera will be heading to Triple-A soon, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. With Josh Donaldson (hamstring), Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), and Tommy Kahnle (biceps) ready to return, likely on Friday, the club is in need of a few roster spots. Cabrera has been struggling over 50 games, batting […]

Buck Farmer Closes Out Wednesday's Game For First Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Buck Farmer threw a clean ninth inning on Wednesday to close out the 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. He allowed no baserunners and struck out, earning his first save of 2023. The 32-year-old veteran is putting up solid numbers with a 2.60 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 23.8% strikeout rate over […]

Jose Alvarado To Throw Live Batting Practice Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies lefty Jose Alvarado (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Manager Rob Thompson told reporters that if everything goes well, the 28-year-old will almost be ready to begin a rehab assignment. Alvarado was enjoying the best numbers of his career before going down with elbow inflammation and […]