Aaron Ashby Not Ready For Rehab Assignment Yet

Milwaukee Brewers southpaw Aaron Ashby (shoulder) is feeling healthy and is throwing bullpens, but his velocity is still down, and he won't begin a rehab assignment until the first half of September. The promising 25-year-old hasn't pitched at all in 2023 after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder back in April. Over 107 1/3 […]

Dylan Carlson Avoids Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle/oblique) has avoided season-ending surgery after receiving an injection in his left ankle, according to MLB.com. The former top prospect has been on the IL since earlier this month after straining his oblique but is also dealing with a lingering ankle issue. Carlson hopes to return this season and […]

Nick Lodolo Suffers Setback

Cincinnati Reds lefty Nick Lodolo (leg) completed his second rehab game on Sunday, but an MRI after the contest revealed he suffered a stress reaction in his left tibia, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The hope was for the 25-year-old to return at some point in late August, but that seems very unlikely now. […]

Jesus Sanchez Out Versus Lefty On Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is taking a seat on the bench to begin Tuesday's game against lefty Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old has broken out this season with a .269/.332/.466 slash line, 10 home runs, 31 runs, 40 RBI, and three steals across 91 contests, but hasn't faced many left-handers […]

Seth Brown Sitting On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown is absent from Tuesday's lineup for the matchup against left-hander Angel Zerpa and the Kansas City Royals. The slugger has struggled this season to a .219/.285/.406 slash line with 11 bombs, 23 runs, 42 RBI, and a pair of steals over 79 games. Brown's even worse against lefties and […]

Joe Ryan Finished With His Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (groin) is likely done with his minor-league rehab assignment and will make his next start in the big leagues, possibly sometime this weekend, according to Betsy Helfand of the Pioneer Press. The right-hander has been on the sideline since the beginning of August after suffering a groin issue and […]

Brandon Woodruff Making His Fifth Start On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff will make his fifth start of the season on Friday, taking on Andrew Heaney and the Texas Rangers. The right-hander missed about four months of action due to a shoulder strain this year but has been great when healthy, posting a 1.99 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 30.6% strikeout rate […]

MJ Melendez Records A Pair Of Hits Thursday

Kansas City Royals catcher/outfielder MJ Melendez put together a solid game on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI, but his team ultimately fell to the Seattle Mariners 6-4. The 24-year-old came into the 2023 campaign with solid power potential, but he's gone deep just 12 times across 115 games and owns a […]

Julio Rodriguez Collects Five Hits Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez had arguably his best game of 2023, going 5-for-5 with a double, a home run, five RBI, and a run scored during the 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The sophomore continues to stay hot with the stick, as he's batting .377 in August with a 1.042 OPS. Over […]

Edward Cabrera Walks Five In Triple-A Start

Miami Marlins starter Edward Cabrera made his third start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, going 5 2/3 innings while allowing two runs on seven hits, but he walked seven batters to just two strikeouts. The 25-year-old was demoted from the big leagues at the beginning of August after posting a 4.79 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 27.6% […]

Spencer Strider Facing The Giants On Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider will make his 25th start of the season on Friday when he takes on Alex Cobb and the San Francisco Giants. The sophomore has proved his rookie season wasn't a fluke, as he owns a 13-4 record, 3.75 ERA (2.95 FIP), and 1.12 WHIP with an MLB-leading 217 strikeouts […]

Cole Ragans Looking To Bounce Back Friday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will make his fifth start of the season on Friday against Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old has been productive after moving to the rotation, posting a 2.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 28.7% strikeout rate across 22 2/3 innings. However, Ragans was roughed up a bit in […]

George Kirby Set To Face The Royals Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby is scheduled to start Thursday's matchup with the Kansas City Royals. The second-year player has proved he belongs in the big leagues, posting a 3.11 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 131 strikeouts to just 14 walks across 144 2/3 innings. The Royals are at the bottom of the league […]

Chad Green Rehabbing Again

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chad Green (elbow, head) resumed his rehab assignment on Wednesday, going 1 1/3 innings and should need just a couple more appearances before returning to the big leagues. The 32-year-old is trying to recover from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in May of last season. During his first rehab stint, […]

Shohei Ohtani To Start Next Week

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (arm) will make his next start next week against the Cincinnati Reds, likely on Wednesday. The superstar was scratched from his start on Tuesday due to right arm fatigue, so this is good news for fantasy managers. Ohtani has been sensational again on the mound, posting a […]

Josh Hader Records Wednesday's Save

San Diego Padres reliever Josh Hader picked up the save on Wednesday, going one inning, allowing one hit and striking out a pair in the 5-2 victory against the Baltimore Orioles. It was the left-hander's 27th save of the season to go along with a 0.84 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 38.5% strikeout rate over 42 […]

Xzavion Curry Set For Fifth Start Of The Season Friday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Xzavion Curry is getting the ball on Friday, taking on Aaron Civale and the Tampa Bay Rays. The 25-year-old has pitched mostly out of the pen this season but has made four starts, all coming since July 17. Across 64 innings of work, Curry's posted a 2.95 ERA and 1.16 WHIP but […]

Aaron Civale Ready To Start Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Aaron Civale is set to start Friday's game against Xzavion Curry and the Cleveland Guardians. It will be the right-hander's second start with the Rays after he was moved at the trade deadline. Over 81 1/3 innings this season, Civale owns a 2.55 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 18.9% strikeout rate […]

Brad Keller Slated For Friday Simulated Game

Kansas City Royals right-handed hurler Brad Keller (shoulder) is expected to throw a simulated game on Friday, according to MLB.com. If that goes well, the team wants him to get into game action in the Arizona Complex League next week. Keller has been out of action since the middle of May after experiencing a velocity […]

Danny Coulombe Hits Injured List Thursday

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Danny Coulombe (biceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with left biceps tendinitis, according to MLB.com. The 33-year-old has been sensational this season, posting a 2.77 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 48 punchouts over 39 innings. Coulombe only has one save to his name but has recorded 19 holds. […]

Royals Using Dylan Coleman To Open Friday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Dylan Coleman is getting the start for Friday's game against Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals. According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, he'll be tasked with just an inning or two before the club brings in Angel Zerpa for some bulk innings. Coleman has struggled this season to the tune […]

Bryce Elder Looking To Get Back On Track Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder is getting the nod for Thursday's game against Bailey Falter and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old struggled his last time out, surrendering five earned runs over 4 1/3 innings, and things haven't gone well in the second half overall, as he owns a 5.85 ERA over 20 innings. Still, […]

Taylor Walls Still Weeks Away From Returning

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (oblique) has been on the shelf since mid-July after sustaining a left oblique strain. According to manager Kevin Cash, the 27-year-old is still "a ways away" from returning, likely not until the calendar flips to September. Across 79 contests this season, Walls has hit .211 with seven home runs […]

Francisco Mejia Nearing Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (knee) will appear in a simulated game on Friday and then begin a rehab assignment next week, according to MLB.com. If all goes well, the 27-year-old could return to the Rays by Aug. 22. Mejia has been on the injured list since July 21 following a left-knee injury he […]

J.P. Crawford Evaluated For Concussion Symptoms

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (head) left Wednesday's 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres after colliding with Eugenio Suarez on the field. The club is checking him for concussion symptoms, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com, and they likely won't know his status until Thursday. Crawford is having a career season at the dish, […]

Kenley Jansen Closes Out Wednesday's Victory

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kenley Jansen came into Wednesday's contest against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning with a 4-2 lead. He allowed one run and a walk but struck out one and earned the save, his 25th of the season. Jansen continues to pitch well at age 35, sporting a 3.13 ERA, […]

Giovanny Gallegos Completes Save No. 9 Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos closed out the 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. He threw one inning, allowing no baserunners and striking out one to earn his ninth save of the season and his first since June 9. Gallegos is having another solid season out of the bullpen, pitching to […]

Logan Allen Taking The Hill Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Logan Allen is starting Wednesday's game against Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays. The 24-year-old's having a successful rookie season, posting a 3.65 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 85 punchouts and a 5-4 record across 86 1/3 innings. Still, fantasy managers can leave Allen on the waiver wire in shallower leagues, […]

Zach Neto Could Return In September

Los Angeles shortstop Zach Neto (back) has been dealing with lower back inflammation since July and was eventually placed on the injured list on Friday. The club expects the 22-year-old to be back at some point this season, but that won't be until September at the earliest. Neto was slashing .241/.315/.411 with eight homers, 31 […]

Andrew Kittredge Getting Closer To Returning

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Andrew Kittredge (elbow) has been on a rehab assignment since July 4, and he continues to pitch without any issues, according to MLB.com. The 33-year-old has been out of action since the middle of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. However, Kittredge could return to the Rays by mid-August if […]