Kolten Wong Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) was removed in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to hamstring tightness. After the game, Brewers manager Craig Counsell told reporters that the team is being careful with him. Wong should be considered day-to-day. There's a good chance he sits out for […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (9/23)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 5 game early and 5 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 23rd, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for September 23rd, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Two Hits On Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa continues to be productive at the plate despite not having much talent around him. On Wednesday, Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-4 with two singles and one RBI in the 7-3 loss to the New York Yankees. The Rangers aren't getting a lot of run support these days, but Kiner-Falefa remains a useful […]

Taylor Hearn Loses His Command Versus Yankees

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn came into his outing without walking a single batter in a string of three starts earlier this month. However, Hearn had some trouble finding the strike zone versus the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He went 5 1/3 innings, four hits allowed, three earned runs, four walks, and three […]

Joe Ryan (SP, MIN) - Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's officially last call for boarding the Joe Ryan hype train. The rookie put on an absolute clinic on Wednesday night, striking out 11 batters in five innings of work. Though he was only at 86 pitches, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is a cowardly man […]

Shane Baz (SP, TBR) - Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: As if the defending American League champions (and owners of the AL's best current record) needed any more help, Shane Baz made his major league debut on Monday and was excellent. Tasked with facing a red-hot Blue Jays squad, the 22-year-old earned a […]

Jesús Sánchez (OF, MIA) - Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: While he's a flawed player who's had his share of growing pains as a rookie, Jesus Sanchez is finishing the season strong. The 23-year-old ranks inside the top 20 overall players in 5x5 during the past two weeks, hitting .275 with six home runs and […]

Austin Hays (OF, BAL) - Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: Austin Hays has been a bright spot for the Orioles as they play out the string of their third 100-loss season in four years. Since the calendar flipped to September, the 26-year-old has hit a blistering .289/.349/.645 with seven home runs, 30 R+BI, and a […]

Shane Baz To Make His Next Start On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz had a solid MLB debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. As a result, the team is keeping him around for another start. He will make his second MLB start on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Baz pitched five innings in his first start, allowing two hits, […]

Nolan Arenado Removed With Lower Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) has been removed from Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to lower back tightness. Paul DeJong entered the game in the fifth inning to replace him. Arenado fell down hard while making an over-the-shoulder catch in the game, but he stayed in after the play. It's […]

Dodgers Designate Shane Greene For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated relief pitcher Shane Greene for assignment on Wednesday. He will now go on waivers. The 32-year-old veteran joined the Dodgers in late August. He wasn't horrible out of the pen for the team, posting a 4.05 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 6.2 innings, but the Dodgers didn't have much […]

Touki Toussaint Placed On Bereavement List

The Atlanta Braves placed pitcher Touki Toussaint on the bereavement list on Wednesday. It was one of a number of moves made by the team on Wednesday. They also recalled infielder Orlando Arcia from Triple-A. Toussaint has made three starts this month and all three were brief, totaling 10 innings. He posted an ugly 8.10 […]

Randy Arozarena Collects Three Hits Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He logged two extra-base hits and came around to score twice in Wednesday's win. It was his first multi-hit effort since September 7. The 26-year-old has been productive in 2021, slashing […]

AJ Pollock Activated, But Not Starting On Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) from the injured list on Wednesday. He was not included in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game, but he is available off the bench for the game. Pollock missed about two and a half weeks with a right hamstring strain. The 33-year-old has been having a […]

Luis Patino Tosses Three Scoreless Frames In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over three innings during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision. The 21-year-old had his start pushed up from Friday to Wednesday but was removed from the game after just 37 […]

Max Meyer To Finish The Year At Triple-A

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Max Meyer will be promoted from Double-A to Triple-A to finish out the 2021 season. Meyer is MLB Pipeline's No. 31 overall prospect and he was exceptional at Double-A Pensacola this year. Over 20 starts, he posted a 2.41 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP while averaging 10.1 K/9. The 22-year-old could […]

Mike Fiers Suffers A Setback In His Rehab Stint

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (elbow) has "hit a snag" during his rehab stint, according to Athletics trainer Nick Paparesta. What exactly this "snag" entails has not been released, but any setback makes it seem very unlikely that we'll see Fiers back in the majors before the end of the regular season. The veteran […]

Adam Frazier Getting The Day Off On Wednesday

San Diego Padres second baseman Adam Frazier is getting a breather on Wednesday as the team faces Scott Kazmir and the San Francisco Giants. Jake Cronenworth is shifting over to cover second base for the game. Frazier has been hot at the plate lately. He's currently riding a seven-game hitting streak and he's slashing .346/.414/.385 […]

Austin Meadows Belts Three-Run Shot On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He launched a three-run shot to right-center field to extend the Rays lead 4-0. It was his 26th long ball of the season. The 26-year-old has now collected a hit in six of his […]

Johnny Cueto To Make A Rehab Start On Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) is slated to make a rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. He is expected to throw about 35 pitches in the outing. The 35-year-old was placed on the injured list in early September due to elbow soreness. He's had an uneven season overall, going 7-7 with […]

David Fletcher Heading To The Bench On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Luis Garcia and the Houston Astros. Kean Wong is getting the start at second base and batting ninth in the game. Fletcher has been struggling immensely at the plate so far this month. Over 18 games in September, […]

Austin Nola Sitting With Thumb Soreness On Wednesday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (thumb, wrist) is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Scott Kazmir and the San Francisco Giants. Victor Caratini is getting the start behind the plate for the game. Nola is dealing with thumb and wrist soreness. He injured himself during a play at the plate […]

Wade Miley Will Have His Next Start Skipped

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (neck) is currently dealing with a stiff neck. As a result, his next turn in the rotation will be skipped. The Reds will be going with Luis Castillo, Sonny Gray, Vladimir Gutierrez and Tyler Mahle in their four-game series against the Washington Nationals, which begins on Thursday. Miley, who […]

Shohei Ohtani To Make His Next Start On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will make his next trip to the mound on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani's last pitching appearance came this past Sunday, when he struck out 10 Athletics over eight innings while allowing two runs. Angels manager Joe Maddon had told reporters that Ohtani would pitch again […]

Jack Flaherty To Start Game 2 Of Friday's Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) has been named the team's starter for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. He will be on a pitch count for the game. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt told reporters on Wednesday that it "wouldn't be unfair to describe him as an opener." Flaherty has […]

Garrett Hampson Getting A Breather On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sam Hilliard is manning center field for the game while Raimel Tapia is leading off. Hampson has been the team's primary leadoff hitter lately and he's been producing some decent results. Over 16 games this month, […]

Jorge Polanco Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop/second baseman Jorge Polanco is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. Luis Arraez is getting the start at second base with Andrelton Simmons at shortstop. This will be Simmons' first game back since being placed on the restricted list due to visa-related issues this […]

Jameson Taillon To Begin A Rehab Assignment On Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (ankle) is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. The 29-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since early September due to a partially-torn tendon in his right ankle. If all goes well with his rehab start on Wednesday, we could see him back in the […]

Byron Buxton Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton isn't starting on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Buxton is batting .286 with a .330 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and six stolen bases in 209 plate appearances. Instead, Nick Gordon is starting in center field and hitting sixth against the Cubs. The 25-year-old is batting […]