Jose Altuve Struggles With Triple-A Sugar Land

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land but was cold at the dish over the weekend, going 0-for-9 with a pair of strikeouts. He's now 1-for-13 overall through three games with no extra-base hits. Fantasy managers shouldn't look too much into it, as Altuve is trying […]

Liam Hendriks Scheduled For Two More Rehab Games

Chicago White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks (cancer) is scheduled to make two more rehab appearances on Monday and Wednesday with Triple-A Charlotte, according to MLB.com. After that, he will be re-evaluated, and he could return to the big league club by next week. The rehab assignment hasn't been friendly to Hendriks thus far, as he […]

Dylan Carlson Optimistic About Ankle Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle) left Sunday's contest against the Boston Red Sox early after spraining his ankle on the basepaths. However, following the game, the former top prospect told reporters he isn't "overly worried," but the team will have to see how he's feeling on Monday before they can decide on a […]

Ryan Brasier Designated For Assignment Monday

The Boston Red Sox have designated Ryan Brasier for assignment on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. The 35-year-old has struggled mightily on the bump, pitching to a 7.29 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 21 innings and hasn't been a productive arm since 2021. With Brasier off the roster, it opens […]

Kyle Finnegan Records His Eighth Save On Sunday

Washington Nationals right-hander Kyle Finnegan was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning of Sunday's 3-2 victory over the New York Mets. He was successful, working around two hits while striking out a batter to earn his eighth save of the season. It's a good sight for fantasy managers, as Finnegan's been […]

Alex Lange Completes Save Number Seven On Sunday

Detroit Tigers closer Alex Lange locked up his seventh save of the season on Sunday after pitching the ninth inning of the 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. He walked two but matched it with two punchouts and didn't allow a hit. Lange now owns a 1.06 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 33.8% strikeout rate this […]

J.T. Realmuto Back In Action Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies, batting sixth. The star backstop missed Saturday's game due to a sprained pinky finger, but he's been cleared to play. It's great news for fantasy managers, as they won't have to go without Realmuto long-term. […]

Clayton Kershaw Still Expected To Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins, despite the passing of his mother on Saturday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that he might go on the bereavement list afterwards, meaning he could miss a start. Age […]

Mitch Haniger Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger is absent from Sunday's lineup for the matchup with Brandon Pfaadt and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old is off to a slow start in his first season in California, slashing .179/.203/.321 through 15 games. Blake Sabol will play in the outfield instead, batting fifth. The rookie has been a […]

David Peralta Off Again Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta is taking a seat to start Sunday's contest against Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres. The 35-year-old has disappointed thus far, batting .209 with a .544 OPS over 32 games. It will be Peralta's fourth time on the bench over the club's last five games, as all of […]

Will Smith Starting On The Bench Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith isn't starting Sunday's contest against Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres. The backstop is slashing .322/.417/.598 with six homers, 19 runs, 20 RBI, and a stolen base and continues to provide some of the best numbers from his position. Austin Barnes will be behind the plate in his […]

JJ Bleday Sitting Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday is absent from Sunday's starting lineup for the game against Andrew Heaney and the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old has been impressive with the bat over 11 games, slashing .324/.359/.649 with three homers, seven runs, and three RBI after the team promoted him in early May, but has sat against lefties. […]

Sam Huff In Sunday's Lineup

Texas Rangers backstop Sam Huff is starting Sunday's game as the designated hitter and batting eighth against lefty JP Sears and the Oakland Athletics. It'll be his third game of the season after starting the year in Triple-A. So far, over four at-bats, Huff's batting .250 with two strikeouts and a walk, a season after […]

Randal Grichuk Getting Sunday Off

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. The former 24th overall pick is slashing .349/.417/.512 with a home run and a stolen base over 11 games after beginning the year on the injured list. Brenton Doyle is starting in the outfield […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Starting Saturday On The Bench

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is absent from the lineup for Saturday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. The 29-year-old has been solid with the bat, batting .310 with five dingers, 23 runs, and 20 RBI over 35 games. Alek Thomas will play in the outfield instead, batting eighth. He's been cold at the […]

Joc Pederson Getting A Breather Saturday

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Joc Pederson isn't in Saturday's starting lineup for the game against Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 31-year-old is slashing .235/.351/.494 with five home runs, 12 runs, and 18 RBI across 26 games. Wilmer Flores will take over at DH and bat second. The former Met is having another […]

Trent Grisham Absent From Saturday's Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is taking a spot on the bench to begin Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Gold Glove caliber fielder is slashing .205/.322/.378 this season with four long balls, 17 runs, and 12 RBI. With lefty Julio Urias on the bump, the left-handed Grisham will hand things over […]

Matt Carpenter On The Bench Against A Left-Hander

San Diego Padres designated hitter Matt Carpenter will take a seat for Saturday's matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com. The former MVP-finalist hasn't been as productive as the club had hoped, slashing .203/.316/.392 with three home runs across 30 games. With southpaw Julio Urias on the mound, it's a scheduled day off […]

Miguel Rojas Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas will start Saturday's game on the bench against The San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. The 10-year veteran is batting .183 this year amidst the worst offensive campaign of his career. Jason Heyward is taking his place in the lineup as the right-fielder, batting seventh. The 33-year-old is having […]

Edward Olivares Getting A Rest Saturday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares isn't in the lineup for Saturday's contest against Adrian Houser and the Milwaukee Brewers. The 27-year-old has given mixed results through 31 games, batting .239 with three homers but has added 17 runs, nine RBI, and three stolen bases. Nate Eaton is taking his spot in the outfield and […]

Tyrone Taylor Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor is missing from the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Zack Greinke and the Kansas City Royals. The former second-round draft pick has struggled in limited action this year, batting .212 with one home run and three steals over 10 games. Instead, Owen Miller is taking his spot in the lineup, […]

Andrew McCutchen Sitting Out Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is absent from Saturday's lineup for the game against Tyler Wells and the Baltimore Orioles. The 36-year-old has turned back the clock, slashing .248/.362/.478 with seven homers and four steals over 34 games. Miguel Andujar is taking his spot at DH and batting sixth. The former Rookie of the […]

Zach McKinstry Sticking In The Leadoff Spot

Detroit Tigers utility man Zach McKinstry is leading off on Saturday to take on Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners. The 28-year-old has now led off 12 of the past 16 games, and rightfully so, as he's slashing .280/.362/.415 with two homers, 13 runs, six RBI, and five stolen bases over 31 games. McKinstry has […]

Nestor Cortes Trying To Recapture His Dominance Saturday

New York Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes is getting the ball for Saturday's matchup with Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays. The former 36th-rounder hasn't been the pitcher fantasy managers have been accustomed to, pitching to a 4.74 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 24.2% strikeout rate with a 3-2 record. It's way too early to give […]

Drew Smith Records His First Save Friday

New York Mets reliever Drew Smith completed his first save of the season Friday, closing out the 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. The right-hander came into the game with two outs in the ninth and struck out the only batter he faced. Smith now owns a 1.88 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 20 strikeouts […]

Joey Votto Facing Live Pitching

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) made his way to the club's Triple-A facility in Louisville to face live pitching, according to MLB.com. The veteran of 16 seasons has been sidelined for the entire 2023 season due to offseason shoulder surgery. Votto started a rehab assignment in April, but the team sent him […]

Ramon Laureano Available Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (head) has returned from concussion protocol after missing three games. The 28-year-old was available on Thursday, but manager Mark Kotsay didn't include him in the starting lineup. Laureano has been shaky so far through 24 games, slashing .222/.278/.400 with three home runs, six RBI, seven runs, and three stolen bases. […]

Royce Lewis Goes 0-for-3 In First Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins utility man Royce Lewis (knee) began his rehab assignment on Thursday with Double-A Wichita. He went 0-for-3 with a walk but did steal a base. Lewis is working his way back from surgery to repair a torn ACL that has kept him out of action since the end of May of last season. […]

Yu Darvish Not Worried About Tightness In His Triceps

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish (triceps) left Thursday's game after six innings of work due to tightness in his triceps, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. However, manager Bob Melvin told reporters that he'll make his next start, and the right-hander was confident that the injury isn't a concern. The 36-year-old […]

Trevor Kelley Opening Friday's Contest

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed hurler Trevor Kelley will get the ball to open Friday's game against the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old has only played in one contest so far in 2023, spending most of his time in Triple-A, where he owns a 3.95 ERA with 14 punchouts and a 1.68 WHIP across 13.2 innings. […]