Jesse Chavez Called Up, Hector Neris Cut

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they selected the contract of right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez from Triple-A Gwinnett to the major-league roster and designated right-handed reliever Hector Neris for assignment in a corresponding move. The 41-year-old Chavez will give the Braves a new bullpen arm after Neris had a disastrous two relief outings in […]

Sean Murphy Starting Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (rib) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Justin Toscano. A rib injury suffered in spring training landed Murphy on the IL to begin the 2025 regular season, but barring a setback once he returns to game action this week on the […]

Jose Altuve Returns To Second Base On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Altuve has returned to second base and will bat leadoff for the Astros for the series opener on Monday against the visiting San Francisco Giants and right-hander Jordan Hicks at Daikin Park. It will be the first time that Altuve is back at the keystone after starting the first three games […]

Jo Adell Remains Out Against Cardinals

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (hip) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday for the start of a series in St. Louis against the Cardinals. Kyren Paris will make another start in center field and will hit eighth against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Adell is dealing with tightness in his left hip. While […]

Francisco Lindor Out On Monday For Birth Of His Son

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is out of the starting lineup on Monday on the road in Miami against the division-rival Marlins for the birth of his son, Koa, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. With Lindor out on Monday for the start of a series in Miami, Luisangel Acuna will start at the 6 […]

Dairon Blanco Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (Achilles) was placed on the 10-day injured list due to right Achilles tendinopathy on Monday. The 31-year-old did not receive a start during their opening series against the Cleveland Guardians. Last season, Blanco appeared in just 88 contests but did provide value in category formats. During this stretch, the […]

Tobias Myers Throws Sim Game, Nearing Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Tobias Myers (oblique) completed a 32-pitch simulated game on Sunday. The 26-year-old is slated to face live hitters on Tuesday and would then be set to embark on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville. Adam McCalvy of MLB.com noted that Myers has not felt any discomfort in his oblique. Fantasy managers […]

Brandon Woodruff Set For Sim Game On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is set to throw a three-inning sim game on Tuesday. He is then expected to throw another sim game on April 7 and then could eventually be cleared to make a start in extended spring training or in the minor leagues. Woodruff is working his way back from […]

Aaron Civale Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Aaron Civale (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained hamstring. The 29-year-old was pulled from Sunday's start after three innings of work. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but should expect him to be sidelined for most of April. Before exiting Sunday's game, Civale allowed four hits […]

Colton Cowser To Miss At Least Six Weeks

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) is expected to miss at least 6-to-8 weeks. Cowser suffered a fractured thumb during Sunday's contest against the Blue Jays. He sustained this injury while attempting to slide for first base. The Orioles placed Cowser on the 10-day injured list earlier on Monday and recalled Dylan Carlson from Triple-A […]

Gunnar Henderson Expected To Return On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is expected to return on Thursday, when he is first eligible to return from the injured list. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since late February with an intercostal strain. However, it appears the superstar should not miss much time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during his […]

Kyle Teel Enjoys Strong Debut Weekend In Charlotte

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel went 6-for-12 with a double and two home runs during his first three games of the Triple-A regular season. Teel tallied nine RBI and held a 2:2 BB:K. In the offseason, Teel was one of the top pieces sent to Chicago in exchange for left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet. […]

J.T. Realmuto Batting Fourth On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (foot) is back in the lineup on Monday, batting fourth in their series opener against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran backstop fouled a ball off his foot, forcing him early from Saturday's win over the Washington Nationals. He'd miss Sunday's game due to the contusion but is all set to […]

Jacob Misiorowski Strikes Out Seven Across Five Shutout Frames

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski tossed five shutout innings in his first start of the season at Triple-A on Sunday. Misiorowski tallied seven punchouts and allowed just one hit. He served up three free passes. This was a dominant outing for Misiorowski, who is considered one of the top right-handed pitching prospects in […]

Trea Turner Still Out With Back Spasms

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (back) is not in the team's lineup for their home-opening series against the Colorado Rockies. Turner has been limited to just one outing thus far while experiencing back spasms that have held him out for three straight contests. Fortunately, the 31-year-old was seen taking ground balls on Monday. He noted […]

Drew Gilbert Hits 7-Day Injured List

New York Mets outfield prospect Drew Gilbert (hamstring) was placed on the 7-day injured list. Gilbert dealt with hamstring injuries last season and was unable to participate in the Grapefruit League. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but should expect the Mets to be cautious with Gilbert. Gilbert is considered one of the […]

Heston Kjerstad Due For More Action Against Righties

Per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is set for more playing time against right-handed pitchers in the absence of teammate Colton Cowser (thumb). Cowser recently fractured his thumb sliding for a base and is expected to miss six to eight weeks while he recovers. In the meantime, Kjerstad […]

Colby Thomas Enjoying Hot Start

Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas has gone 3-for-9 at the plate with a home run and two RBI across his first three games of the Triple-A regular season. He has tallied at least one hit in each game and has held a 3:3 BB:K. The Mercer product was in the mix for a spot on […]

Rhett Lowder Throwing Off Mound

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (forearm) has begun throwing off the mound. The 23-year-old was unable to participate during spring training due to a right forearm strain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it appears he is taking steps forward in his recovery process. Last season, the former seventh overall pick […]

Ryan O'Hearn Out Of The Lineup Against Lefty

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is taking a seat on Monday as the team lines up against the Boston Red Sox and left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb. The 31-year-old went 6-for-14 over the team's opening series against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he'll ride the pine as they square off against their first lefty in […]

Adrian Del Castillo Placed On 7-Day Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day injured list with a shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but should expect him to miss at least a few weeks of action at Triple-A. Del Castillo received a brief taste of the majors last season and performed quite well. […]

Kyle Isbel Out Of The Lineup Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel will get Monday off as the team starts a three-game road series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Isbel started all three outings for the Royals in center field for their opening series with the Cleveland Guardians, but he'll get a breather to start the week. Maikel Garcia will slot into […]

Jonathan India Back In At The Hot Corner

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (head) is back in the team's lineup on Monday at third base, batting leadoff against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 28-year-old's status for Monday was unclear after a 98-MPH Emmanuel Clase fastball hit him in the head on Sunday night. However, it appears he's avoided a severe injury and […]

Nick Kurtz Enjoying Hot Start At Triple-A

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz has posted a stellar .435/.538/.909 slash line with two doubles and one home run during his first three games at Triple-A. He has tallied at least one hit in each contest and went deep for the first time on March 29. Kurtz is viewed as one of the top […]

Coby Mayo Goes Deep On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo went 3-for-5 with a home run during their victory over the Durham Bulls on Sunday. After going 0-for-7 at the plate during his first two games of the season, Mayo was able to break his slump on Sunday. In this contest, Mayo tallied six total bases, brought in […]

Chase Dollander Strikes Out Five In Triple-A Debut

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander tallied five strikeouts across four innings of work in his Triple-A debut. He allowed six hits, two walks, and one earned run. Dollander was competing for a spot in the starting rotation in Colorado but fell just short in the competition. However, the former ninth overall pick may […]

Colton Cowser Placed On 10-Day Injured List, Dylan Carlson Recalled

The Baltimore Orioles have placed outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) on the 10-day injured list due to a fracture in his left thumb. In a corresponding move, the Orioles promoted outfielder Dylan Carlson to the MLB roster. Cowser sustained this injury during their contest against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Cowser apparently injured his thumb […]

Julio Rodriguez Goes Yard On Sunday

Seattle Mariners young star, Julio Rodriguez, blasted his first home run of the 2025 season on Sunday against left-handed pitcher JP Sears. His two-run home run proved to be enough to help the Mariners secure a 2-1 victory and split their four-game series against the Athletics to open the 2025 campaign. Rodriguez is off to […]

Brandon Sproat Stumbles In Season Debut

New York Mets starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat allowed three hits and four earned runs across two innings of work in his season opener with Triple-A Syracuse. He allowed three free passes and struck out three batters. He ran into most of his trouble in the third innings when he served up two consecutive walks […]

Roman Anthony Goes Deep Twice On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony went 2-for-3 with two home runs and two walks during their victory over Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. After going 0-for-3 with two walks in his season debut on March 28, one of the top prospects in the sport bounced back in a big way. He was competing for […]