Yoan Moncada Returns From Thumb Injury

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting sixth on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Moncada will return to the field after missing the team's last three games due to a thumb injury that he first injured […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Out On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (groin) remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Benintendi was pulled from Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers with left-groin tightness and hasn't played since. For now, fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. Michael Taylor will make the start […]

Lane Thomas Absent After Getting Injured On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the division-rival Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field after suffering a bruised right wrist when he was hit by a pitch in the team's home opener on Tuesday. X-rays came back negative on Thomas' wrist, so fantasy managers should […]

Jorge Polanco Back In Lineup Against Astros

After taking a day off on Tuesday, Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (side) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander Hunter Brown at T-Mobile Park. Polanco has battled side soreness recently and was given the day off to rest on […]

Jordan Westburg Out With "Upper-Body Injury" On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (upper body) is dealing with what manager Brandon Hyde called an "upper-body injury" and will get the day off on Wednesday in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. It's the same issue that prompted Hyde to sit Westburg for a game in Toronto on opening weekend. […]

Freddie Freeman Expected To Return On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) is expected to return on Friday when the Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs. Freeman has been on the 10-day injured list after suffering a setback on the ankle he underwent surgery on. However, it appears the 35-year-old is only expected to miss a short period of time. […]

Tyler Soderstrom Starting On Wednesday

Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (calf) is in the starting nine on Wednesday afternoon when they conclude their series against the San Diego Padres. Soderstrom was removed from Tuesday's contest due to a calf contusion. However, the injury was not serious, and the former first-round pick is already returning to action. He will cover first […]

Ryan Bliss Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners second baseman Ryan Bliss (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left biceps tear. The 25-year-old reportedly suffered this injury during Tuesday's contest against the Houston Astros. In a corresponding move, the Mariners promoted Leo Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma. Bliss has had a starting role in the Seattle starting […]

Jake Cronenworth Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (ribs) is not in Wednesday's lineup when the Padres conclude a series with the Athletics. Cronenworth exited Tuesday's contest after feeling a pain in his ribs. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday evening. In addition, Cronenworth was […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Sitting On Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is not in the starting nine when the Padres conclude a three-game set against the Athletics. Tatis was lifted from Tuesday's contest due to discomfort in his left shoulder. This is the same shoulder he underwent surgery on during the 2022 campaign as well. Fantasy managers should […]

Wyatt Langford Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. The 23-year-old was removed from Tuesday's contest. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday, and due to the results, he will now be on the injured list. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as Langford dealt […]

Jake Cronenworth Suffering From Rib Cramping

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (rib) was pulled early from Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the Athletics due to rib cramping that he experienced as the result of a contusion from a hit-by-pitch on Sunday in Chicago against the Cubs. Manager Mike Shildt said the team is hopeful it's nothing more and not a serious […]

Joe Mack Hits First Home Run Of The Season

Miami Marlins catching prospect Joe Mack went 3-for-4 with a double and a home run during Tuesday's contest against Double-A Montgomery. Mack tallied just one hit (a single) over his first two games of the campaign. This was a nice breakout outing for the 22-year-old. Last summer, Mack spent a majority of the campaign at […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Dealing With Shoulder Injury

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) left Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the Athletics early with left-shoulder discomfort, according to manager Mike Shildt. The skipper also said that Tatis is "checking out medically." "We erred on the side of caution and we'll evaluate. Everything seems to be intact and good shape and strength good, […]

Braxton Fulford Hits Home Run In Third Straight Game

Colorado Rockies catching prospect Braxton Fulford went 2-for-4 with two home runs during Tuesday's contest at Triple-A Sugar Land. Fulford has been flashing upside-down power throughout the opening week of the Triple-A regular season. Fulford has gone deep at least once in each of his past three games. Through eight total games, the backstop has […]

CJ Abrams Back In Action Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (thigh) is back at shortstop and is hitting leadoff for the Nats for Wednesday's series finale at Nationals Park against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Landon Knack, who is making his first start of 2025. Washington kept Abrams out of the lineup as a precaution the last two […]

Colby Thomas Swinging A Hot Bat At Triple-A

Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas has been off to an impressive start to the Triple-A regular season. On Tuesday, Thomas enjoyed his best outing of the campaign as he tallied three hits, including a home run and a triple. This was his first three-hit game of the season. Through the first nine games of the […]

Diamondbacks Expect Ketel Marte To Miss "A Series Of Weeks"

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) is expected to miss "a series of weeks" with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Marte injured himself running out a double in the team's win over the Washington Nationals last Friday after signing a five-year, $116.5 million contract extension earlier that week. It's […]

Luis Gil To Start A Throwing Program Soon

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (lat) is expected to start a throwing program in the next several days, according to manager Aaron Boone. It's good news for Gil, but fantasy managers stashing him need to remember that he's on the 60-day injured list and isn't expected to make his first start for the Yankees […]

Alex Freeland Posts Fourth Straight Multi-Hit Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers infield prospect Alex Freeland went 3-for-5 with a double and a home run during Tuesday's contest against Triple-A Round Rock. Freeland tallied six RBI and swiped two bags. This was his fourth-straight game tallying at least two hits in each contest. During this impressive stretch, Freeland has hit three doubles and one […]

Clarke Schmidt To Make Final Rehab Start On Thursday

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) is scheduled to make his final minor-league rehab start, barring a setback, on Thursday at either Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre or Double-A Somerset, according to the New York Post's Greg Joyce. Schmidt went 3 1/3 inning in his first rehab start last Saturday with Somerset and punched out seven batters […]

Jac Caglianone Hits Second Double-A Long Ball

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI on Tuesday evening. He also drew two walks and scored twice. This was Caglianone's second long ball of the Double-A regular season. He has tallied at least one hit in each of the first four contests and holds […]

Cody Bellinger Feeling Better, Back In Wednesday's Lineup

After a bout with food poisoning that caused him to miss Tuesday's contest against the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is back in center field and is hitting third for the series finale at Comerica Park against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty. The left-handed-hitting Trent Grisham will head back to the Yankees […]

Oneil Cruz Resting On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz will draw out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. With Cruz resting in the matinee, Jack Suwinski will slide to center field and bat leadoff, with Tommy Pham manning left field and batting eighth against Cardinals right-hander Erick Fedde. […]

Justin Steele Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Justin Steele (elbow) on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow tendinitis. In a corresponding move, the Cubs promoted right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa. Steele enjoyed his best outing of the season on Monday evening against the Texas Rangers and did not show any signs […]

Dylan Cease Torched By Oakland For Nine Earned Runs

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease allowed nine hits and nine earned runs over four innings pitched in Tuesday's 10-4 road loss to the Athletics. The 29-year-old struck out four and handed out three free passes, falling to 1-1 on the season. Most of the damage against him came in the first inning, as the […]

Kyle Schwarber Homers, Triples In Loss To Braves

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-3 with a home run and a triple in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He drove in three runs, scored twice, and drew a walk in the contest. Schwarber had another two hard-hit balls in this one -- both off Braves pitcher Chris Sale. His triple […]

Brenton Doyle Homers In Second Straight Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle went 1-for-3 with a home run in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The 26-year-old also walked and struck out once while stealing his first base of the season. Doyle was the Rockies' only offense on a day when they struck out more times (14) than they got hits […]

Josh Naylor Smacks Double In Win

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor went 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and two RBI in his team's 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The former first-round pick got the scoring started for the Diamondbacks, driving in Corbin Carroll when he grounded into a double-play in the first inning. His next RBI came in the […]

Luis Robert Jr. Swipes Two Bags In Loss To Cleveland

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. went 1-for-3 with a single and two steals in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The 27-year-old was also caught stealing on a third attempt, walking and striking out once. Robert Jr. has struggled to kick off the season, compiling a .176 (6-for-34) batting average with a […]