Dustin May Will Start Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May will move back to the starting rotation and start a game next week according to manager Dave Roberts. May had been pitching in relief, but Roberts said he will not pitch again until he makes a start. It is still unclear what day May will toe the rubber but […]

Deivi Garcia Moving To Bullpen

The New York Yankees are moving their top prospect, starting pitcher Deivi Garcia, to the bullpen for the rest of the year. The 20-year-old is currently pitching with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The move is a way to limit the young hurler's innings, and it'll be a way for the Yankees to see if they'd like to […]

Dustin May To Return To Starting Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May will return to a starting role soon, according to manager Dave Roberts. May, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 19 innings over three starts and one relief appearance in his first taste of the […]

Adalberto Mondesi Set To Play The Field Wednesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) is set to play three to five innings in the field for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. Mondesi went 0-for-4 as the designated hitter Tuesday night as he rehabs from a shoulder injury that has had him on the injured list since July 16. The plan is to play […]

Brett Gardner Likely To Return Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (toe), who had an ingrown toenail removed on Sunday night, is likely to return to the starting lineup on Thursday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 35-year-old veteran is hitting a mediocre .254/.335/.484 with 17 home runs, 67 runs, 50 RBI and nine steals in 370 at-bats this year […]

Ramon Laureano Close To Returning

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) thinks he can play right now and has been hitting, throwing and started running drills on Tuesday. He doesn't think he'll need a rehab assignment before returning, but that won't be his call. The 25-year-old started the season off slow but came on strong and is hitting a nice […]

Casey Mize Being Shut Down

The Detroit Tigers have decided to shut down their top prospect, starting pitcher Casey Mize, with just under two weeks left in the season for Double-A Erie. Mize's shutdown isn't medically-related and is expected to take part in the team's instructional league on Sept. 13. He'll be cleared to have a normal offseason. Mize was […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out Against Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Instead, Brandon Drury will start at third base and hit fifth against Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler. Drury is hitting a poor .230/.270/.410 with 14 home runs, 37 runs and 39 RBI in 344 at-bats this year. He's […]

Yoan Moncada Will Be Activated on Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Moncada will end up missing around a month of action due to a strained right hamstring. Outfielder Ryan Cordell has been optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. Fantasy owners will be happy to get Moncada […]

Josh James to Rehab on Thursday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. James has been sidelined since July 23 due to arm fatigue. He'll likely need a few appearances in the minors before he's ready to rejoin the bullpen in Houston. He doesn't have much fantasy value, […]

Ben Zobrist Expected to Rejoin Cubs in September

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist is expected to rejoin the team in September, according to president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. Zobrist has not played with the organization since May due to a personal matter. It's unlikely that he starts when he returns to the Cubs, but will be a helpful option off the bench […]

Buster Posey Sits Out on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran catcher will get a routine day off to rest here. Stephen Vogt will draw the start behind the plate and bat fifth versus righty Yu Darvish. Vogt has been a reliable option as […]

Adam Duvall, Charlie Culberson Starting on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielders Adam Duvall and Charlie Culberson will jump into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The Braves outfield is a little banged up at the moment, so they have to piece things together. Both Duvall and Culberson will draw the start in the outfield against the left-handed starter. Duvall […]

Brandon Morrow's Season Is Over

Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein said that relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) suffered another setback and will miss the rest of the season. The team's former closer hasn't pitched in the majors since before the All-Star break in 2018. He lost any real chance to return to fantasy relevance when the Cubs traded for Craig […]

Andrelton Simmons Takes Live BP

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) took live batting practice on Wednesday and will join the team this weekend in Houston, although that doesn't mean he'll be activated from the injured list. Simmons has been out since Aug. 2 and is hitting .274/.315/.382 with five home runs, 28 RBI and nine steals in just […]

Melky Cabrera Gets Day Off Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Cabrera will get a routine day off here to rest. Pablo Reyes will take over right field and bat sixth versus lefty Patrick Corbin. Reyes has been awful with the bat, so he's not a trustworthy […]

Rougned Odor is Out on Wednesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Odor will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Nick Solak will draw the start at second base and bat sixth versus lefty Patrick Sandoval. Solak doesn't have enough plate appearances […]

Griffin Canning is Sidelined Again

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Canning is dealing with elbow inflammation in his same elbow again. He pitched well during his start on Sunday, but we'll have to see what kind of timetable the team gives him. The Angels may decide to […]

A.J. Pollock Resting Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Chris Taylor is getting the start in center field and is batting seventh against Blue Jays starter Wilmer Font. Taylor returned from the injured list on Tuesday and made an immediate splash, going 3-for-4 with three runs, a homer and four […]

Joe Ross Could Start Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (leg) will start on Saturday against the Cubs if he's able to get through a successful bullpen session on Thursday. If Ross cannot go this weekend, Erick Fedde will get the nod. Ross was hit by a comebacker in his start earlier this week, but X-rays came back negative. […]

Johnny Cueto Could Return Sept. 8

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) is expected to make "at least two" rehab starts for Triple-A Sacramento, which puts him on track to make his season debut during the Dodgers series from Sept. 6-8. Cueto has missed all of the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. It's great to see him […]

Jose Martinez Improving

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jose Martinez (shoulder) is throwing on Wednesday, which is an improvement over Tuesday when he did outfield work. Martinez is nearing a rehab assignment and could be a candidate to return to the active roster by the end of the month, barring any setbacks. The 31-year-old is hitting .266/.336/.401 with 10 […]

Lucas Giolito Throws Another Gem

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito threw a complete-game shutout versus the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Giolito struck out 12 and only allowed three hits and no walks for his 14th win of the season. The 25-year-old has been dealing in August with a 2.33 ERA and 44 strikeouts this month. Giolito's next start […]

Jeff McNeil To Take BP Wednesday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) will take batting practice on Wednesday as he works his way back from a hamstring strain that has kept him out since Aug. 13. The 27-year-old has done nothing but hit since debuting last year and has a useful .332/.400/.529 line with 15 homers, 67 runs, 55 RBI […]

Austin Riley To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley (knee) will start his rehab assignment with Single-A Rome on Friday. If everything goes right, Riley could return to the team at the end of August or early September. The 22-year-old rookie has hit .242/.294/.504 with 17 home runs, 38 runs and 45 RBI in his first 236 major league […]

Robinson Cano Hoping To Return Next Month

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hamstring) is taking batting practice on Wednesday and is hoping to return to the team in September. It's been a disappointing and injury-filled season for Cano in his first year in New York. The veteran is batting a mediocre .252/.295/.415 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI in […]

Emilio Pagan Blows Save, Steals Win

Tampa Bay Rays closer Emilio Pagan blew his seventh save of the season against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, although he managed to get the win after the Rays walked it off in the ninth. Pagan entered the game in the top of the ninth with the Rays ahead 5-3 before letting up a solo home […]

Willson Contreras Working Out Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) is working out in the outfield before the game on Wednesday. Contreras has been out since Aug. 3 but has been one of the more valuable fantasy catchers this year, hitting .275/.365/.525 with 19 long balls, 45 runs and 57 RBI in 87 games. He's a must-stash and can […]

Oscar Mercado Getting The Day Off

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Greg Allen is starting in center field and is batting second against Mets starter Marcus Stroman. Allen, 26, has very little power (four home runs) and is hitting .239/.298/.393 with 23 RBI and three steals in 163 at-bats this year. While he's […]

Clay Holmes On IL With Quad Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Clay Holmes has been placed on the 10-day injured list with discomfort in his left quadriceps. Holmes has only appeared in two games since coming off the IL earlier this month with a triceps injury, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run on two hits and seven walks. […]