Royce Lewis Heading To The Injured List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old suffered a left oblique strain while running to first base in the third inning of Saturday's win over Baltimore, so he ended the day by going hitless in two at-bats. At any rate, Lewis was replaced in the lineup […]

Masataka Yoshida Leaves Saturday's Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting in Toronto. The 29-year-old took a fastball to the shin, so he finished the day by collecting two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. He was diagnosed with a contusion, so he shouldn't need a stint on the injured list. However, at the very […]

Chris Taylor Unlikely To Return Before All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) isn't expected to return until after the All-Star break. The 32-year-old has been out since mid-June after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee. However, he had been struggling before going down, batting just .206 with 63 strikeouts, so hopefully, the time away will help. In the […]

Shane McClanahan Placed On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The left-hander was pulled out early during Friday's start due to back tightness. The 26-year-old will now miss some time due to mid back tightness. The expectation is that McClanahan will return sometime around the All-Star break. This is […]

Randy Arozarena To Participate In Home Run Derby

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was already named an All-Star starter earlier in the week. Now, the 28-year-old will participate in the upcoming 2023 All-Star Home Run Derby in Seattle. Arozarena has already experienced some big moments in his career during the postseason and World Baseball Classic. Arozarena will join Julio Rodríguez, Vladimir Guerrero […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Absent On Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. This doesn't sound like a serious issue, but Wade will get some extra time off for precautionary reasons. It appears the 29-year-old is dealing with back discomfort, but it shouldn't be something […]

MJ Melendez To Take A Seat On Saturday

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 24-year-old could use a breather after going 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts on Friday. Melendez is hitting .154/.250/.180 with no homers, two RBI and a 14/4 K/BB ratio over his last 11 games. […]

Mike Tauchman Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Normally, Tauchman gets his days off against left-handed pitching. However, he'll sit this one out with right-hander Tanner Bibee on the mound for Cleveland. Cody Bellinger will shift back to the outfield, while Jared Young covers first […]

Seiya Suzuki Returning On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (neck) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The right-handed slugger will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last three games due to neck stiffness. Luckily, this was a minor injury and didn't force Suzuki to the injured list. […]

Video: Hitters Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 15 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

Video: Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15 Free Agent Adds

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Michael Conforto May Pinch Hit Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the New York Mets. He's dealing with a fascia sprain and has already missed a few games. Fortunately, it appears the 30-year-old is feeling somewhat better, with Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reporting he may be available […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Return And Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) will return and start Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This is excellent news for fantasy managers, primarily since the 30-year-old was sitting on a 2.13 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 11 starts this season before going down. But Rodriguez's days in Detroit may be coming to an […]

Framber Valdez Not Starting Sunday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (ankle) won't start on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old has played well this season, amassing a 7-6 record, a 2.49 ERA, and 110 strikeouts in 16 starts. However, he tweaked his ankle during the June 20 meeting versus the Mets and has been bothered by it since. […]

Tom Cosgrove Activated From IL Saturday

San Diego Padres reliever Tom Cosgrove (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The left-hander has been on the shelf since mid-June because of a strained left hamstring. But he made good progress while on the shelf, so his activation isn't surprising. Cosgrove is 1-0 in 16 appearances this season. He also […]

Drew Carlton Lands On Injured List

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Carlton (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The 27-year-old has appeared in 11 games for the big club in 2023, amassing a 2-1 record and a 4.35 ERA. He is now dealing with elbow inflammation, so it's anyone's guess when he'll be back on the bump. […]

Mychal Givens Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 33-year-old has appeared in only six games this season, compiling a horrendous 11.25 ERA. Unfortunately, he recently suffered a setback in rehab, so the move isn't surprising. At any rate, there likely aren't many fantasy managers losing sleep […]

James Paxton Will Be Placed On The Paternity List On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton will be placed on the paternity leave list on Tuesday, per beat writer Pete Abraham. This obviously means that Paxton will have his next and final start before the All-Star break pushed back. He'll face the Oakland A's as opposed to Texas Rangers, which is extremely beneficial for […]

Archie Bradley Designated For Assignment

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Archie Bradley has been designated for assignment on Saturday. The 30-year-old reliever struggled with a 12.27 ERA, 2.32 WHIP, and 7:3 K/BB ratio over just 7 1/3 innings (four appearances) this season. Relief pitcher George Soriano was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Soriano posted a 2.70 ERA over […]

Starling Marte Remains Out On Saturday Against The Giants

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Marte was also absent from the lineup for Friday's game so Jeff McNeil is starting in right field in his place. The team should provide some kind of an update on Marte this weekend but there's […]

Jeremy Pena Sitting Out Again On Saturday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (neck) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Pena sat out Friday's contest as well due to neck stiffness so apparently the issue is still bothering him. Mauricio Dubon is starting at shortstop in his place and batting sixth against Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi. Pena should […]

Brendan Donovan Sitting Out On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is sitting out for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Donovan is dealing with an arm issue and was scratched from Friday's game before it was ultimately rained out. The 26-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his right arm so it's unclear if […]

Giancarlo Stanton Absent From The Lineup For Game 1

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is absent from the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Anthony Rizzo is serving as the DH against Jack Flaherty in the opener while Isiah Kiner-Falefa starts in center field. Jake Bauers is in left and Billy McKinney will be in right. […]

Alek Manoah Moves Up To Double-A, Will Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah has been sent up to Double-A New Hampshire and will start on Sunday. After being demoted to the minors in June, Manoah was rocked for 11 earned runs over 2 2/3 innings in his first start in the Florida Complex League last week. The Blue Jays obviously felt […]

Liam Hendriks Not Expected To Return Until After All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) had a similar issue with a right-elbow injury that cost him three weeks last year, but there is no flexor strain this time like there was in 2022. Structurally, everything is sound for Hendriks, but he's not expected to return until after the All-Star break after receiving […]

Cardinals Promote Tink Hence To Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals top pitching prospect Tink Hence has been promoted from High-A Peoria to Double-A Springfield on Saturday, according to a source. Hence was drafted in 2020 and ranks No. 63 overall on Keith Law's 2023 prospect rankings. MLB Pipeline as him ranked as St. Louis' No. 2 prospect behind shortstop Masyn Winn. The […]

Diamondbacks Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed right-hander Nabil Crismatt to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Crismatt was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres last week and elected free agency. He'll be staying in the National League West after posting a rough 9.82 ERA (7.37 FIP), 2.18 WHIP, seven walks and nine strikeouts in only 11 […]

Kevin Kiermaier Rejoins Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) has returned to the team's starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Kutter Crawford. Kiermaier is starting in center field and batting ninth. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder was held out the last four games due to back spasms, but he's feeling better […]

Jack Flaherty To Start Game 1 Against Yankees

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (hip) will start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Saturday, with left-hander Matthew Liberatore set to go in Game 2. Flaherty had his last turn in the starting rotation skipped last weekend in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to hip discomfort. The […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against right-hander Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis Cardinals for Game 1 of a doubleheader. Rizzo is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger was hit in the elbow by a pitch on […]