Austin Warren Heading To The Injured List

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Austin Warren (elbow) is taking a trip to the injured list, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. The 27-year-old felt discomfort in his elbow on Tuesday and will see how it feels in a few days. Warren has posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with two strikeouts […]

Mason Thompson Picks Up Tuesday's Save

Washington Nationals right-hander Mason Thompson was called on for the last three innings of work in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the New York Mets. He struck out four and gave up one hit to secure his first save of the season and second of his career. Thompson owns a 0.96 ERA, 0.59 WHIP, and 26.2% […]

Daniel Lynch Completes A Bullpen Tuesday

Kansas City Royals lefty Daniel Lynch (shoulder) threw a bullpen on Tuesday and will toss three innings in an extended Spring Training game on Thursday. If all goes well, the 26-year-old will likely appear in a couple of rehab starts, according to Anne Rogers, before returning from a shoulder strain that he experienced near the […]

German Marquez Returning Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (forearm) will come off the injured list to start Wednesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. In a corresponding move, right-hander Jose Urena was designated for assignment. The 28-year-old Marquez was off to a decent start before going on the shelf, pitching to a 4.41 […]

Austin Hays Leaves Tuesday's Game With Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays was removed from Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox with a right-hand contusion after being hit by a pitch on a bunt attempt. According to Dan Connolly, he'll undergo more testing after the initial X-rays came back negative. Hays has been phenomenal to begin his sixth season in the […]

Jose Suarez Getting Another Start

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez will get at least one start, which should come on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, amid speculation that his job was on the line, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. The 25-year-old has put up awful numbers over four games, with a 10.26 ERA, 12 strikeouts, […]

Christian Arroyo Removed From Tuesday's Game

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo left Tuesday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles early after experiencing right hamstring tightness. According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, the move was just precautionary. Before his exit, he was 1-for-3 with a run and an RBI. On the season, Arroyo is slashing a paltry .189/.218/.245 with no homers, […]

Hunter Renfroe Sitting Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Mason Miller and the Oakland Athletics. The 31-year-old is slashing .270/.343/.551 with six long balls, 16 runs, and 18 RBI over 23 games. Luis Rengifo is taking his spot in right field, batting sixth. The five-year veteran isn't having […]

Joey Wendle Could Begin Rehab Soon

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle (intercostal) went through a full workout on Monday, and according to MLB.com, the plan is for the 32-year-old to begin a rehab assignment in a couple of days. Wendle played in just four games before being shut down with a right intercostal strain and had no hits over nine plate […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Plays Catch Monday

New York Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) played catch for the second time in four days on Monday. He's trying to build up stamina to pitch in a Minor League rehab assignment, which will probably come in a few weeks. Loaisiga went down with elbow inflammation earlier in the season and hasn't pitched since April […]

Joey Bart Leaves Monday's Game Early

San Francisco Giants backstop Joey Bart exited Monday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals prematurely due to right groin tightness. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, he's been dealing with this injury for some time now, but the 26-year-old hopes he doesn't need more than a couple of days off. Over 12 […]

John Brebbia Opening For Giants Tuesday

San Francisco Giants right-hander John Brebbia will open Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It was Sean Manaea's turn in the rotation, but it's unclear if the lefty will relieve Brebbia later in the game. The 32-year-old has started in the past, making 11 starts in 2022, but has appeared strictly out of the […]

Alex Lange Converts His Second Save Monday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Lange got the final inning of Monday's 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He didn't allow a baserunner while striking out two en route to his second save of the campaign. Lange was the supposed closer coming into the season after turning in a 3.41 ERA in 2022, and so far […]

Jeurys Familia Picks Up Another Save Monday

Oakland Athletics reliever Jeurys Familia earned his second save in four games when he closed out Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. He pitched the 10th inning, allowing two runs on two hits while walking one and striking out one in the 11-10 win. Familia has posted a 5.73 ERA with five strikeouts and […]

Austin Hays Seeing Time At Leadoff

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is having a career year thus far in 2023, slashing .295/.337/.551 with four homers, 16 runs, eight RBI, and one stolen base over 21 games. Fantasy owners have to be excited with the results after a lackluster 2022 campaign in which he posted a .250 batting average and .719 OPS. […]

Jhoan Duran Closes Out Sunday's Victory

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran notched his fifth save of the 2023 season on Sunday when his club defeated the Washington Nationals 3-1. He threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out one batter. Duran improved on his already impressive numbers and now owns a 2.45 ERA, 38.5% strikeout rate, 7.7% walk rate, and 0.85 […]

Bryan Abreu Called On For Saturday's Save

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu was the man manager Dusty Baker trusted with the ninth inning on Saturday when his club beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3. He struck out a pair without giving up a baserunner to earn his first save of the season. Abreu's been dominant this season, posting a 0.79 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, […]

Duane Underwood Jr. Converts His Second On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. picked up his second save of the season during Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. He was tasked with the last two innings of the game and didn't allow a baserunner while striking out one batter. Underwood Jr. is sporting a 3.48 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 19.5% strikeout rate, […]

A.J. Puk Records His Fourth Save Saturday

Miami Marlins left-hander A.J. Puk delivered his fourth save of the season when his team defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. He went one inning, striking out and walking one without allowing a hit or a run to secure the 3-2 victory. Puk is the only Marlin with multiple saves, […]

Jose Quijada Records His Fourth Save Friday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin called on southpaw Jose Quijada for the ninth inning in Friday's 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He struck out a pair while allowing one hit, a single, and picked up his fourth save of the season. Quijada has yet to give up a run this season over […]

Ryan Pressly Converts First Save Of The Season Friday

Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly finally earned his first save of the season on Friday when his team beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4. He went one inning without allowing a run while walking and striking out one batter. Pressly hasn't been himself this season, as he owns a 5.40 ERA. The 34-year-old's 25.0% strikeout rate, […]

Jeurys Familia Notches Friday's Save

Oakland Athletics right-hander Jeurys Familia picked up his first save of the season on Friday when his club defeated the Texas Rangers 5-4. He threw one inning, allowing no runs or hits while walking one. Familia is off to a poor start in 2023, posting a 5.40 ERA with four punchouts and eight walks across […]

Seth Lugo To Make His Fourth Start On Friday

San Diego Padres right-hander Seth Lugo is set to make his fourth start of the season when he gets the ball for Friday's matchup with Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The former New York Mets reliever is a full-time starter for the first time since 2017, but so far, he's adjusted nicely. Lugo owns […]

Hunter Brown Getting The Ball Friday

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is taking the hill for Friday's contest against Bryce Elder and the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old is in his second campaign as a big leaguer after throwing just over 20 innings in 2022. Through three starts, Brown's posted a 1.93 ERA with 17 strikeouts and a 1.02 WHIP with two […]

Matt Strahm Tagged With Thursday's Loss

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm took the loss Thursday when the Colorado Rockies defeated his club 5-0. The 31-year-old gave up three runs over 5.1 innings while walking two. But fantasy managers have to be impressed with his start, as Strahm punched out 11 batters during the contest. He now owns a 3.00 ERA, 0.94 […]

Michael Kopech Getting Friday's Start

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech is starting Friday's game against Calvin Faucher and the Tampa Bay Rays. The once-promising arm has struggled mightily this season, pitching to an 0-2 record with a 6.32 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 19.7% strikeout rate, and 14.1% walk rate. To make matters worse, Kopech has allowed seven homers in just […]

Kyle Hendricks Close To A Return

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is making good progress as he tries to return to the team after a right shoulder issue that he suffered last July, and he hasn't pitched in a big league game since. The 33-year-old is expected to throw in a simulated game on Saturday before beginning a rehab assignment, […]

Reds Trying To Extend Nick Lodolo

After signing right-hander Hunter Greene to a long-term extension, the Cincinnati Reds are turning their attention toward locking up lefty Nick Lodolo, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 25-year-old is in his second season at the big league level and is eligible for free agency after the 2027 season. If the […]

Michael Grove Headed To The Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that starting pitcher Michael Grove (groin) will need a trip to the injured list after leaving his Thursday start early with a right groin strain, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. It doesn't seem like a serious issue, but he'll go through more testing, and it will […]

Joey Lucchesi Starting Friday's Game

New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi will make his first appearance in the big leagues since 2021 when he starts Friday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Over his career, the 29-year-old owns a 4.24 ERA, 4.12 FIP, 24.5% strikeout rate, and 1.27 WHIP. So far this season, Lucchesi has pitched to a 2.30 ERA […]