Nolan Arenado Absent On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. This looks to be a rare rest day for the veteran slugger. Arenado continues to be a productive offensive contributor, but his power numbers have taken a dip in 2024. The 33-year-old only […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Face Live Pitching Soon

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh) continues to rehab in Arizona at the team's spring training complex and is now ready to face live pitching as he continues his progression, according to manager Mike Shildt. Details have been pretty scarce on Tatis since he landed on the injured list back in late June […]

Michael Harris II In The Lineup Against Twins

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hand) has returned to center field and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins and rookie right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson at Target Field. Harris did not start the series opener on Monday after being hit in the hand by a pitch on Sunday […]

Rafael Devers Getting A Breather

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is getting the day off on Tuesday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. With Devers starting on the bench, Romy Gonzalez will play third base and hit seventh against Blue Jays rookie right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. It's a good time for Devers to receive a day […]

Nolan Schanuel Returns To Action On Tuesday

As expected, Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday at Comerica Park against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Brant Hurter, and he is playing first base and batting third for the Halos. Schanuel was held out of the final two games of the series over the […]

Ezequiel Tovar Returns Against Marlins

As expected, Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (hernia) is back at shortstop and hitting in the two-hole on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Roddery Munoz at Coors Field. Tovar was held out of Monday's contest due to a sports hernia that he's been dealing with, but it's obviously not serious enough to keep […]

Brenton Doyle Still Out On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (leg) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday at Coors Field against the Miami Marlins. Doyle will miss a second straight game after being scratched from the series opener against the Fish with leg soreness. Manager Bud Black said that Doyle could be out a few more games, so […]

Max Kepler Back In Twins Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is starting in right field and is batting sixth against Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach at Target Field on Tuesday. Kepler will make a return to the lineup for Minnesota after missing the previous two games with left-knee soreness. The 31-year-old left-handed hitter won't be a popular DFS […]

Jacob Wilson Reinstated And Starting On Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics reinstated infield prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also recalled infielder Armando Alvarez from Triple-A Las Vegas. In a corresponding move, infielder Abraham Toro was designated for assignment. After tweaking his hamstring in his major-league debut shortly after the All-Star break following a hit in his […]

Joey Gallo In Nationals Lineup

First baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo is in the lineup for the Washington Nationals against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, starting at first base and batting eighth in the order against right-hander Gerrit Cole. Gallo is hitting .165/.285/.310 with five homers, 12 RBI, and 18 runs scored in 52 games with the Nationals. He has […]

Nick Lodolo Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 24, with a left middle-finger sprain. Lodolo is 9-6 with a 4.76 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 115 1/3 innings, striking out 122 and walking 37 in 21 starts. Lodolo's absence will be felt by fantasy managers in most […]

Robbie Ray Placed On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed pitcher Robbie Ray (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-hamstring strain. Ray is 3-2 with a 4.70 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven starts with the Giants, striking out 43 and walking 15 over 30 2/3 innings. He had left his previous start against the Seattle […]

Scott Alexander May Face Hitters This Week

Oakland Athletics left-handed reliever Scott Alexander (shoulder) threw a bullpen session last Saturday and may face live hitters this week as he progresses from left rotator-cuff tendinitis that put him on the 15-day injured list last Tuesday. There's a chance that Alexander will be ready to come off the IL when he's eligible, especially if […]

Tyler Soderstrom Begins Hitting Progression

Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist), whose placement on the 10-day injured list was retroactive to July 10, has advanced to a hitting progression as he recovers from a stress reaction in his left wrist. Soderstrom has been hitting off a tee and is expected to begin a soft-toss hitting program near the end […]

Mikey Romero Promoted To Double-A Portland

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Mikey Romero is being promoted to Double-A Portland, according to MiLB Central. Romero has spent the entire summer getting his first extended look at High-A ball and held a .271/.319/.498 slash line with 10 home runs, 20 doubles, and 40 RBI through 59 games. Last summer, the former 24th overall […]

Tai Peete Heating Up At The Plate

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Tai Peete has begun to heat up at the plate after being in a slump in the start of the month. In his past 12 games, the 19-year-old has been carrying an excellent .327/.386/.581 slash line with five doubles, one triple, one home run and 10 RBI. In addition, during this […]

Boston Baro Moving Up To High-A

New York Mets infield prospect Boston Baro is being promoted to High-A Brooklyn, according to Mets Player Development. Baro, who was selected in the eighth round of the 2023 MLB draft, has spent the entire summer at Single-A. The infielder held a strong .288/.368/.399 slash line there with 93 total hits in 84 games. He […]

Daiverson Gutierrez Moving Up To Single-A

New York Mets catching prospect Daiverson Gutierrez is being promoted to Single-A St. Lucie, according to MiLB Central. The 18-year-old has spent the past two seasons in the Rookie League. In 2023, the backstop held an underwhelming .186/.321/.244 slash line with just two round-trippers in 50 games. However, this summer, Gutierrez has taken a significant […]

Spencer Nivens Named Midwest League Player Of The Week

Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Spencer Nivens was named High-A Midwest League Player Of The Week. In his past seven games, Nivens has tallied at least one hit in each of them with a stellar .538/.625/.1.192 line and four home runs. Nivens was carrying a four-game hitting streak prior to this big week so he […]

Nick Kurtz Heading To Minor-League Injured List

Oakland Athletics No. 2 prospect Nick Kurtz (hamstring) is likely to land on the seven-day minor-league injured list with Double-A Midland after leaving the third inning of his start on Aug. 24 after stretching to make a play at first base. The 21-year-old first baseman, who was the fourth overall pick in July's draft, immediately […]

Jacob Wilson Close To Rejoining The A's

The Oakland Athletics optioned infielder Darell Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas after Sunday's game, with the logical assumption being that top prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is ready to rejoin the major-league club. Wilson, 22, has played the field, completed a full nine innings and looks to be ready after injuring his hamstring in his MLB […]

Ezequiel Tovar Likely To Play On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (hernia), who was given Monday against the Miami Marlin off as he battles through a sports hernia, is likely to play on Tuesday at Coors Field. We now have a little more insight to why Tovar has struggled so much in the month of August. Those struggles could continue, too, […]

Brenton Doyle May Need Another Few Days Off

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that outfielder Brenton Doyle (leg) may need another day or two off after he was a late scratch on Monday against the Miami Marlins due to leg soreness. Doyle should be considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers should be prepared to keep him on their benches for another couple of […]

Michael Siani To Begin Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani (oblique) will play five innings in center field on Tuesday for Triple-A Memphis as he begins his minor-league rehab assignment. Siani was cleared to play in games again after taking part in a live batting practice session at Busch Field on Monday before the game against the San Diego […]

Lance Lynn To Make Rehab Start On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn (knee) is scheduled to make a minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Memphis. It means that Lynn got through another successful live batting practice session on Monday in which he was scheduled to throw around 75 pitches. The veteran 37-year-old will throw around 80 to 85 pitches on […]

Steven Matz To Make Another Rehab Start On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (back) will make what the team hopes is one final minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday when the RedBirds visit Iowa. Manager Oliver Marmol said Matz's target will be around 90 pitches, the same as his previous start. He allowed four runs (one homer) on nine hits, […]

Willson Contreras Doesn't Need Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (finger) will not need surgery on his broken finger, according to manager Oliver Marmol. However, Contreras will be no impact for three weeks. The Cardinals have five weeks left in the regular season. The door is open for a return, but Contreras has no room for a setback along […]

Tyler Holton Efficient In Fifth Save

Detroit Tigers reliever Tyler Holton needed only 11 pitches to record his fifth save in Monday's 6-3 win at the Chicago White Sox. Holton did not record a strikeout while throwing eight strikes in a performance that marked his first save since August 6. He is 5-1 with a 2.38 ERA and 0.81 WHIP in […]

Chad Green Nails Down 14th Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Chad Green nailed down his 14th save in Monday's 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, concluding a game suspended on June 26. Green allowed one hit and struck out three batters in his 19-pitch (13 strikes) effort. The veteran reliever is 4-3 with a 1.69 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in […]

Issac Paredes Contributes To Cubs' Offensive Outburst

Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes had two of the team's 21 hits in Monday's 18-8 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates, including his 19th homer. Paredes finished 2-for-5 with three runs scored and a walk and is hitting .229/.336/.411 with 66 RBI and 51 runs scored. Monday's performance has fantasy managers hoping Paredes can work […]