Alex Verdugo Exits Friday’s Matchup Against Philly

Boston Red Sox Outfielder Alex Verdugo (hamstring) prematurely exited Friday's matchup against the Phillies. Verdugo suffered a strained left hamstring, and it came at a bad time as the 25-year-old had a hit in all three of his at-bats. The veteran's status moving ahead is up in the air. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised […]

Carlos Rodon K’s 13 In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon continued his impressive season with another strong outing in Friday's no-decision versus the New York Yankees. Rodon threw six frames and allowed two hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out 13 on the evening. Rodon continues to look sharp this season and has been one of the […]

Carson Kelly Begins Hitting

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (toe) has begun hitting. Kelly has been out of the lineup now for over a week after suffering a fracture in his left Great Toe. Although the 26-year-old is eligible to return on Monday from the 10-day injured list, fantasy managers should expect him out longer. The veteran has been […]

Zac Gallen Making Progress

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) has been playing catch recently. This is good news, mainly after the 25-year-old was scratched from the start on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Gallen is currently sporting a 3.04 ERA to go along with a record of one win and one loss throughout five starts this season. […]

Luke Weaver Has Second Opinion

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) is currently awaiting the results of a second opinion. Weaver has been dealing with a right shoulder strain, an injury that forced him to exit Sunday's start against the Nationals. The 27-year-old is currently sitting on a 4.50 ERA throughout 40 innings of work this season. Although he […]

Framber Valdez To Make Another Rehab Start On Saturday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (finger) is scheduled to make another start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday. The southpaw has been out of commission since the beginning of March due to a broken left ring finger, and with the team also down several members of the rotation, his return can't come soon enough. […]

Jake Odorizzi Will Throw Again On Sunday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (forearm) is scheduled to make his next rehab start on Sunday. The veteran tossed for Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, allowing four runs throughout three innings of work. Odorizzi hasn't played since the end of April after straining his forearm during a contest against the Angels. However, with another […]

Jose Urquidy Almost Ready For Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session on Thursday and also felt good after playing catch on Friday. The 26-year-old has been out of the rotation since May 12 due to shoulder inflammation, an ailment that landed him on the 10-day injured list. Although the righty is eligible […]

Kenley Jansen Not Available On Friday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen will not be available out of the bullpen on Friday night due to his recent workload, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Jansen has pitched in three of the Dodger's last four games against Arizona, recording three saves while allowing zero runs with four strikeouts […]

Nick Senzel Placed On Injured List Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee/heel) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with left knee inflammation, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Senzel had missed each of the last three games with a heel issue, but he landed on the IL with the knee injury. Manager David Bell said, "A few different […]

Chris Seise Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear

Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Chris Seise (knee) suffered a torn ACL on Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. The Rangers' first round pick in the 2017 draft, this is yet another injury to derail Seise, who is slashing .266/.312/.392 over three seasons in the minors. […]

Paul DeJong Has Not Resumed Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (ribs) has not yet resumed baseball activities, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. DeJong was placed on the injured list last week with a non-displaced fracture in his rib, that he suffered after being hit by a pitch. He had struggled at the plate early on in the year, […]

Brandon Belt Returns To Lineup Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (side) is back in the lineup on Friday night and will bat fourth against the Dodgers. He has been out of action since Sunday, as he was dealing with tightness in his side. Managers should slot him back into the lineup, as he should continue to put up […]

Jorge Polanco Absent From Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (ankle) is not in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cleveland Indians. Polanco was removed from the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels after he tweaked his right ankle. He reportedly injured it during the previous series versus the Oakland Athletics, though he […]

Nelson Cruz A Late Scratch Friday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Cruz was initially penciled into the lineup card, though the team opted to sit him, as he's dealing with a sore wrist after being hit by a pitch during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against […]

Danny Santana Will Lead Off And Play First Base Friday

Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana is starting and playing first base in his debut with the Red Sox Friday night. In that spot, he could merit some fantasy consideration, as the Red Sox have been scoring a ton of runs, though they'll face a tough test Friday against Aaron Nola and the Phillies. […]

Keynan Middleton Returns From The IL

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Keynan Middleton was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. The right-hander had been on the shelf since May 5 with a strained biceps. Middleton, who has pitched to a 3.86 ERA and .86 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings this season, immediately becomes an option in the back end of the […]

Aaron Fletcher, Wyatt Mills, And Yohan Ramirez Recalled From Triple-A

Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Aaron Fletcher, Wyatt Mills, and Yohan Ramirez were recalled from Triple-A Tacoma Friday, as four members of the major league bullpen were placed on the injured list without a designation, which usually means the placement is COVID-related. The Mariners have been leaning heavily on the bullpen, so opposing lineups may get […]

Robert Dugger, Anthony Misiewicz, Drew Steckenrider, And Will Vest Go On IL

Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Robert Dugger, Anthony Misiewicz, Drew Steckenrider, and Will Vest were all placed on the injured list without a specific designation Friday. This comes not long after a report of a positive COVID test among Mariners players, so it seems likely that one of these individuals tested positive, and the others are […]

Aaron Hicks To Undergo Potentially Season-Ending Surgery

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (wrist) has opted to undergo surgery to repair a torn tendon sheath in his wrist, and could potentially miss the remainder of the season, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Hicks was placed on the injured list on Saturday after being scratched from the lineup last Thursday […]

Merrill Kelly Strikes Out Career-High 12 Batters Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly struck out a career-high 12 batters on Thursday but took the loss in a 3-2 Dodgers' win. Despite the loss, Kelly earned the quality start as he allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings of work. After a rough start to the season, Kelly has started looking […]

Cavan Biggio Absent From Friday's Starting Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa Bay Rays. Santiago Espinal is getting the start at third base and batting seventh in the game. Biggio was dealing with neck soreness earlier this week, but he started the previous three games […]

Ketel Marte Doubles In Second Game Back From IL

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday night. It was Marte's first hit since being activated from the injured list on Wednesday, as he went 0-for-1 in a pinch-hit appearance on Wednesday night. He'll look to keep things going […]

Max Muncy Left Off Of Friday's Lineup Card

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will receive a routine day off on Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. Muncy has been on fire lately and is hitting .405 with three home runs, nine RBI and a stolen base over the past two weeks. Muncy should be expected to return to the lineup on Saturday. […]

Eduardo Escobar Homers In Loss Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar launched his 11th home run of the season on Thursday, as he finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. While Escobar has been flashing the power this season, he's gone ice cold at the plate this month as he's slashing […]

Ji-Man Choi Sitting Against Lefty On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi is heading to the bench on Friday as the team faces left-hander Anthony Kay and the Toronto Blue Jays. Yandy Diaz is manning first base while Austin Meadows is serving as the designated hitter in the game. Choi has been on a tear since his return from the […]

Jacob deGrom To Make Next Start Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) will make his next start on Tuesday, although it remains to be seen if it will be with New York or if it will be another rehab appearance, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Manager Luis Rojas said that the team wants to hold off on making […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Be Activated During Next Series

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) is progressing well in his recovery from a left quad strain, and could be activated during the Yankees' next series against the Blue Jays, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Stanton was placed on the IL on Monday, with the move retroactive to May 14. […]

Carlos Correa Resting For Friday's Game Against Rangers

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is getting what manager Dusty Baker is describing as a "much needed day off" on Friday as the team faces Kyle Gibson and the Texas Rangers. Aledmys Diaz is getting the start at shortstop and hitting seventh in the game. Correa has played in 42 of the team's 44 games […]

Manny Machado Getting The Day Off On Friday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is getting the day off on Friday as the team faces Chris Flexen and the Seattle Mariners. Ha-Seong Kim is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Machado has gone 0-for-8 over his last two games and is slashing just .200/.300/.433 throughout the […]