Alex Avila Injured Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila (calf) left the game early on Thursday with a left calf strain. The good news is that Avila had a solo home run in his three plate appearances before leaving the contest. This is an injury that often requires a trip to the injured list, so don't expect Avila to […]

Casey Mize Injured Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Casey Mize (shoulder), baseball's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, left his start with Double-A Erie early on Thursday with right shoulder soreness, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation. He threw 23 pitches over 2 1/3 innings and his velocity was way down at the end of […]

Jake Lamb Expected Back In June

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said it's "unlikely" that corner infielder Jake Lamb (quadriceps) will be ready to return by the team's next homestand, but he's expected to be back from the injured list before the end of the month. The 28-year-old has been rehabbing in the minors but has been out since April 3. […]

Jeremy Hellickson Still Shut Down

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (shoulder) remains "shut down from throwing." Hellickson went down with a right shoulder strain on May 20 and continues to build his arm strength. The 32-year-old right-hander wasn't very good before his injury, going 2-3 with a 6.23 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 30 strikeouts […]

Matt Adams, Ryan Zimmerman Work Out Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (oblique) and Ryan Zimmerman (foot) both took full swings in batting practice on Thursday. Adams tweaked his oblique on Monday and has been out since, while Zimmerman has been on the injured list since April 28 with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Manager Dave Martinez said Adams is […]

A.J. Pollock Could Resume Baseball Activities Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) had his central catheter removed and could resume baseball activities on Friday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Pollock had been a disappointment to his fantasy owners by hitting .223/.287/.330 with two homers, 15 runs and 14 RBI in 103 at-bats before his injury in his first season with […]

Phillies Acquire Brad Miller From Yankees

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder Brad Miller from the Yankees on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Miller is expected to join Philly this weekend for their series in Atlanta. Miller, 29, played in 13 games and hit .250 (9-for-36) with a homer and four RBI for the Indians before landing with New York. He […]

David Fletcher Was Scratched Thursday

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher (shoulder) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday with left shoulder soreness. It's an injury that has kept Fletcher sidelined in a starting role since June 7. He came in as a defensive replacement late in the win on Tuesday and pinch hit on Thursday. Fletcher has been solid […]

D.J. Stewart Unlikely To Be Ready When Eligible

Baltimore Orioles outfielder D.J. Stewart (ankle) is unlikely to be ready to come off the injured list when he's eligible next week. He's progressing from his sprained ankle but is coming along slowly. The team's No. 15 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, had just four hits in his first 24 at-bats (.167) with a steal in […]

Andrew Cashner Won't Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (finger) will not start on Friday against the Red Sox due to a blister that was related to the "hot spot" he developed on his right middle finger during his start last weekend. It's probably a good thing for Cashner, who is surprisingly 6-2 despite a 4.73 ERA, 1.38 […]

Mark Trumbo Suffers Setback

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) felt soreness in his surgically-repaired right knee again and was scratched from the lineup at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. He was given a platelet-rich plasma injection in the knee, and manager Brandon Hyde said that Trumbo would be shut down for seven to 10 days. It's frustrating since Trumbo […]

Derek Fisher Optioned Thursday

The Houston Astros optioned outfielder Derek Fisher to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday and recalled pitcher Rogelio Armenteros from Round Rock in a corresponding move. Fisher often hit out of the leadoff spot with George Springer (hamstring) on the injured list but was just 1-for-11 with four strikeouts during the current homestand. With prospect Yordan […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes On Minor League Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes (finger) is on the seven-day minor league injured list with a right index finger injury. The injury doesn't seem very serious, but the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline has also struggled in 58 games for Triple-A Indianapolis this year. The 22-year-old first-round pick in 2015 is […]

Hunter Dozier To Take Batting Practice Friday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (chest) will start taking batting practice on Friday in Minnesota, and manager Ned Yost left open the possibility of Dozier skipping a rehab assignment when he's ready. Dozier was believed to possibly return from the injured list on Wednesday, but that didn't happen. If he doesn't need a […]

Jordan Zimmermann Makes Rehab Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow, gluteus) allowed five hits (two home runs) and four earned runs while walking none and striking out six in 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday night. The veteran right-hander threw 51 of his 69 pitches for strikes. The results weren't great, but […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Remains At Home

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) remains at home in North Carolina and is not able to exercise. Chisenhall hasn't played all year and obviously isn't making much progress as we near the halfway point of the 2019 season. The 30-year-old also dealt with calf issues in Cleveland in 2018 and played in just 29 […]

Francisco Cervelli Not Experiencing Concussion Symptoms

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (concussion) no longer has concussion symptoms, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. However, Cervelli has yet to be cleared to begin working out, although that could change when he visits with a specialist later this week. The backstop has been out since he was hit on the back […]

Jed Lowrie Still Not Close To Playing In Games

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee, hamstring) is still not close to playing in rehab games as he rehabs a left knee capsule sprain and a left hamstring strain, according to manager Mickey Callaway. The 35-year-old suffered the knee injury in the first week of spring training and had a setback with his […]

Chance Sisco Hits Solo Home Run Thursday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Thursday's 12-3 loss to the Blue Jays. The 24-year-old has done well in very limited playing time this season, posting a .273/.407/.682 slash line with two long balls and five RBI in 27 plate appearances. He is one of […]

David Robertson Back To Playing Catch

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) played catch on Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-April with a sore elbow. There remains no timetable for Robertson to return, but he's been a bust for the Phillies and fantasy owners after signing a two-year, $23 million deal in January. […]

Anthony Santander Plates Two Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander provided most of his team's offense in Thursdays 12-3 loss to the Blue Jays, going 3-for-4 with three singles and two RBI. The 24-year-old has only played seven games at the big-league level this season but is hitting .385 with one home run and four RBI in 30 plate appearances. […]

Roman Quinn Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said that outfielder Roman Quinn (groin) could return from the injured list this weekend against the Braves. Quinn has been out since April 25 and had three hits in 25 at-bats (.120) before going on the IL. He'll likely serve as a reserve outfielder for the Phillies and will only […]

Steve Cishek Won't Be Out Long

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek (knee) thinks he'll only miss one or two games after he was carted off the field before the game on Wednesday after he was hit by a ball during batting practice while playing catch. He was diagnosed with a deep bruise inside his right knee. Cishek has a 3.21 […]

Top MLB Betting Picks For Today's Slate (6/14/19)

Welcome to the Friday, June 14th edition of Rotoballer's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for today's slate. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

Joe Biagini Serving As Closer With Ken Giles Out

The Toronto Blue Jays placed closer Ken Giles (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right elbow inflammation. Right-hander Joe Biagini will serve as the closer in Giles' absence. Pitcher Jordan Romano was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Giles hadn't pitched since June 5. The hard-throwing right-hander has a […]

Charlie Blackmon Goes 4-For-5 With Two Home Runs

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon helped fuel the team's 9-6 victory on Thursday by going 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI. He was a double shy of a cycle. Blackmon now has 14 home runs and 41 RBI in 52 games this season and is slashing .316/.370/.622. He's been especially hot since his […]

Three Boston Pitchers To Make Their Return Soon

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson (elbow) will be activated from the injured list on Friday. Hector Velazquez (back) started his rehab assignment on Thursday. Knuckleballer Steven Wright's knee is feeling great and he's on track to return when he's eligible on June 25 after serving a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. All three pitchers are […]

Collin McHugh Expected To Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment this weekend after he threw a high-intensity bullpen session on Tuesday. McHugh has been out since May 21 and had a rough 6.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 48 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings in eight starts and two relief outings […]

Manny Machado Goes 3-For-5 With Two Home Runs

San Diego Padres shortstop Manny Machado hit two home runs and had three hits with three RBI and two runs on Thursday. Machado now has 12 home runs and 36 RBI on the season and his slashing .247/.333/.425. The Padres slugger hasn't been as productive as his owners would have hoped thus far. His strikeout […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/14/19)

Welcome to the Friday, June 14th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]