Ketel Marte Getting The Day Off Against Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is getting the day off in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting New York Mets. Rookie Tim Tawa will make the start at second base and bat eighth against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. Marte has struggled since returning from a left-hamstring strain that kept him out for almost a […]

Shea Langeliers, Nick Kurtz Resting On Wednesday

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz will both retreat to the bench for Wednesday's contest in Sacramento against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Jhonny Pereda will do the catching and hit ninth, while Tyler Soderstrom plays first base and bats second against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. Langeliers isn't going to hit for […]

Noelvi Marte Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville. Marte was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to an oblique strain but will now miss at least the next two […]

Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos Sitting On Wednesday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and third baseman Mark Vientos are taking a seat on Wednesday when they play the final game of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alvarez has been in the starting nine in each of the past three contests. During this stretch, the backstop has posted a strong .444/.545/.444 […]

Will Smith Sitting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is getting the day off on Wednesday when the Dodgers play the final game of a three-game set against the Miami Marlins. The backstop started in each of the first two games of the series and has gone 2-for-9 with a double. As a result, Austin Barnes will get […]

Gabriel Moreno Remains Out On Wednesday With Side Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (side) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Moreno was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to left side soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their contest on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Instead, the Diamondbacks will give Jose Herrera the starting nod […]

Michael Busch Sitting Against Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is not in Wednesday's lineup when they play the final game of a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants. With left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray taking the bump for the Giants, Busch will take a seat. Through the opening month, Busch has only made two starts against left-handed pitching. […]

Nolan Arenado Scratched With Back Spasms

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to back spasms. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Friday against the Washington Nationals. He was replaced on Wednesday by Nolan Gorman, who covered the hot corner and was placed in the six-hole. Through […]

Brice Turang Out On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang is out of the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Houston Astros. Rookie Caleb Durbin will man the keystone and will hit sixth against Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. The Brewers are facing a tough left-hander, but this is the second time in the three-game series […]

Yu Darvish Could Face Hitters Soon

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) has thrown several bullpen sessions and has ramped up the intensity with each session. Darvish traveled to the team's spring training complex in Arizona recently and could face live hitters in the coming days. The 38-year-old Japanese veteran was put on the 15-day injured list on March 27 […]

Jake Cronenworth Could Return Friday Against Rockies

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (rib) started his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday and went 1-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored, three walks and a strikeout. Cronenworth might only need two rehab games at El Paso before potentially joining the Friars for their series opener […]

William Contreras Playing With Fractured Finger

X-rays revealed that Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (finger) has a fracture of the middle finger on his catching hand, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. It's an old fracture that has bothered Contreras for some time, but he will continue to play through it. The Brewers are working with the All-Star catcher to make a […]

Mike Burrows Strikes Out Seven On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows logged a season-high five innings during his victory over Triple-A Columbus. In this outing, Burrows struck out a season-best seven batters and allowed just two hits and one run. He did not serve up a walk. The 25-year-old was promoted to the majors earlier in April but did […]

Kenley Jansen Dealing With Illness, Expected To Be Fine Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen (illness) was "under the weather" during the team's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, according to manager Ron Washington. However, Jansen is expected to be fine to pitch on Wednesday as the series against Toronto continues. The 37-year-old veteran right-hander has not pitched since Saturday, when he […]

Yordan Alvarez Has Hand Strain, Could Return When Eligible

The results of an MRI exam showed that Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) has a muscle strain on the top of his right had that just needs some rest. Manager Joe Espada said the team hopes it won't be longer than the 10 days that Alvarez will need on the injured list. It's […]

Justin Foscue Showing Power At Triple-A

Texas Rangers first base prospect Justin Foscue went 2-for-4 with a home run during Tuesday's contest against Triple-A El Paso. This was Foscue's second long ball in his previous three contests. This was also his third-straight contest tallying at least one RBI. Through 30 games at Triple-A this season, Foscue has posted an impressive .307/.409/.500 […]

Patrick Bailey Getting A Breather Against Cubs

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey is taking the day off for Wednesday's series finale at Wrigley Field against the hosting Chicago Cubs. Sam Huff is catching left-hander Robbie Ray and will hit eighth for the Gigantes against Cubs right-hander Ben Brown. It's a good time for San Fran to rest Bailey after he went […]

Jared Triolo Sitting Out On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo is taking the day off for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Liover Peguero is starting at shortstop and is hitting ninth against Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray. Triolo will rest on Wednesday after starting at either shortstop or second base in each of the […]

Jaden Hamm Tosses Five One-Hit Innings

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect Jaden Hamm tossed five one-hit innings of work en route to picking up his first victory of the campaign against Double-A Altoona. In this outing, Hamm served up just two free passes and struck out four. This was a strong bounce-back outing for the Middle Tennessee State product as he […]

Aaron Davenport Strikes Out Season-High 10 Batters

Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitching prospect Aaron Davenport enjoyed his best outing of the young season on Tuesday, as he tossed six shutout innings against Double-A Somerset. In this outing, he allowed just three hits, no walks, and struck out a season-best 10 batters. In his most previous outing, Davenport also tossed six shutout innings but […]

Braden Montgomery Hits Two Long Balls On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery went 2-for-4 with two home runs during their contest on Tuesday against High-A Bowling Green. The 22-year-old opened the campaign at Low-A but needed just 18 games to get the call to High-A. During his first seven games at High-A, the No. 5-ranked prospect in the White Sox […]

Chase Petty Shines In Return To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Petty tossed six no-hit innings on Tuesday evening during his start against Triple-A Omaha. He struck out eight batters and served up three free passes. Petty was promoted last week to make his MLB debut, but stumbled in his first outing in the majors as he allowed seven hits […]

Carlos Correa Tallies Three Hits, Homers In Rout Of Orioles

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 9-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. His other two hits were singles. The 30-year-old ripped his second homer of the season in the third inning -- a two-run shot -- off of Orioles pitcher Cade Povich to put […]

Brendan Rodgers Cranks First Long Ball Of 2025

Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The former third-overall pick drove in Houston's first three runs of the game with his first homer of the season, but that would be all they'd push across in the outing. Rodgers […]

Jung Hoo Lee Helps Power San Francisco Past Cubs

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee went 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 14-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. His other two hits were singles, and he scored two runs. Lee put the Giants up 4-0 in the top of the third with his fourth dinger of […]

George Springer Crushes Fourth Home Run

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer went 2-for-4 with a single, a home run, and two RBI in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The 35-year-old got the Blue Jays on the board in the first inning with a two-run blast -- his fourth of the season -- off of Angels pitcher […]

William Bergolla Swinging A Hot Bat At Double-A

Chicago White Sox infield prospect William Bergolla is performing well during his first taste of Double-A. Through his first 24 games at this level, Bergolla has held a strong .315/.390/.382 slash line with six doubles, seven RBI, and 12 stolen bases. During this stretch, he held a 10:9 K:BB. Last summer, the 20-year-old spent all […]

Jefferson Rojas Tallies Three Hits, Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Jefferson Rojas went 3-for-4 during Tuesday's contest against High-A Fort Wayne. This performance also extended his current hitting streak to seven games. During this stretch, the No. 7-ranked prospect in the Cubs system has posted an impressive .429/.452/.750 slash line with a double, a triple, two home runs, and three stolen […]

Travis Bazzana Tallies Two Hits, Swipes Two Bags

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Travis Bazzana went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases during their contest against Double-A Somerset on Tuesday evening. Bazzana has begun to find his footing following a slow start to the campaign. Over his last eight games, the former No. 1 overall pick from last year's draft has posted .242/.306/.455 slash line […]

Sal Stewart Snaps Skid At Double-A

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and a strikeout during Tuesday's contest against Double-A Knoxville. This was the second time in his previous three contests that Stewart tallied multiple hits. However, prior to this recent surge, Stewart went 0-for-10 at the plate. Before his slump, Stewart swung a […]