Kendall Graveman Optioned To Triple-A Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday to make room for Stephen Piscotty, who was activated from the bereavement list. Graveman has been awful this season, posting a 7.60 ERA in 34 1/3 innings with 27 strikeouts, 13 walks and nine home runs allowed. Trevor Cahill will likely replace Graveman […]

Marcus Stroman Still Resting Shoulder

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman was placed on the disabled list last week with right shoulder fatigue, and he has not started the rehab process yet. He’s been resting since the announcement was made but is about to start on the road to recovery. Stroman is scheduled to report to Toronto’s spring training […]

Stephen Piscotty Activated From Bereavement List Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty was activated from the bereavement list Tuesday. Piscotty went on the bereavement list Friday due to the passing of his mother. Kendall Graveman was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Piscotty. Piscotty has gotten off to a slow start this season, hitting just .248 with a .306 on-base percentage, […]

Randal Grichuk to be Evaluated Later This Week

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is set to be evaluated sometime this week as he recovers from a right knee sprain. Grichuk has been out since late April and could return within a week given that he has already started running and doing some outfield work. He'll try to rebound from a putrid start, […]

Joe Musgrove Set for One More Rehab Start

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) is set to make his fourth and final rehab start on Friday in Triple-A Indianapolis. He's expected to throw 100 pitches or six innings, whichever comes first. His last rehab outing was nearly flawless, as the only baserunner he allowed reached on an error. Per MLB.com's Adam Berry, […]

Troy Tulowitzki to Take Batting Practice Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has been running on a treadmill and taking groundballs as he rehabs from right ankle surgery. Tulowitzki is slated to take batting practice next week, but being on the 60-day disabled list means he likely won't return until early June at the earliest. Tulowitzki can be ignored in all […]

Starling Marte Leaves Tuesday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte left Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with "right side discomfort." He hit a double in the first inning and later came around to score, but he didn't come back out on the field on defense in the second. Sean Rodriguez replaced him in center field. There was no […]

Wei-Yin Chen Pitches Better in Abbreviated Start Tuesday

Miami Marlins starter Wei-Yin Chen lasted longer Tuesday against the Dodgers but was still unable to throw five innings for the third start in a row. Lasting 4 1/3 innings, Chen had his first scoreless outing of 2018, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out three. While it's a step in the right […]

Mark Leiter Activated From Disabled List

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mark Leiter (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list. The right-hander missed the beginning of the season with a forearm strain. Leiter is available out of the Phillies bullpen. The 27-year-old threw five scoreless innings in his rehab stint with High-A Clearwater. Leiter struck out 84 batters in 90 2/3 […]

Francisco Cervelli Leaves Game After HBP

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli left Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox after being hit by a pitch on the left forearm. He stayed in to run the bases but was replaced by Elias Diaz in the bottom of the inning. For right now, the Pirates are calling this injury "left forearm discomfort," but […]

A.J. Pollock Has Fractured Thumb

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock was diagnosed with a fractured left thumb following a visit to a hand specialist on Tuesday. Pollock suffered the injury making a diving play on a ball on Monday night. The injury bug catches Pollock again, as he will miss significant time for the third consecutive season. Pollock was well […]

Dansby Swanson Aiming to Return to Braves Lineup as Early as Friday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has been on the disabled list dealing with wrist inflammation, is aiming to return this weekend, potentially on Friday. The Braves shortstop had been hitting .289 through 28 games before going down and will look to continue his improvements from last season. While Swanson was slumping somewhat prior to […]

Miguel Castro to Start on Wednesday Against Phillies

Baltimore Sun writer Eduardo Encina reports that Baltimore Orioles right-hander Miguel Castro will start for the Orioles on Wednesday against the Phillies. It will be Castro's second career start and his first of 2018. Over 25 1/3 innings this year, Castro is sporting a 3.55 ERA and 6.4 K/9. In his only career start to […]

Red Sox-Athletics Game Delayed Due To Weather

The Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics game will be delayed due to pouring rain. It is expected the game will begin no earlier than 8:30 PM. If you're concerned about a postponement, make adjustments to your lineups now.

Zach Britton Nearing Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles two-time All-Star closer Zach Britton (Achilles) threw 15 pitches off the mound on Tuesday as he gets closer to beginning a rehab assignment, reports Baltimore Sun writer Eduardo Encina. Britton threw 15 pitches to outfielder Craig Gentry to simulate at-bats and will likely ramp it up to 30 pitches when he faces live […]

Darren O'Day Will Not Come Off DL Wednesday

Rich Dubroff of PressBox.com reports that despite being eligible to return Wednesday, Baltimore Orioles reliever Darren O'Day (elbow) will not come off the disabled list on Wednesday. O'Day landed on the DL with a hyperextended elbow after someone ran into him, and early reports indicated that he would return as soon as he was eligible. […]

David Hale Designated for Assignment by Yankees

For the third time this season and second time by the Yankees, relief pitcher David Hale has been designated for assignment on Tuesday. The move was made to open up a spot on the roster for outfielder Clint Frazier, who was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Hale has made three appearances this season, allowing six runs […]

Mike Trout to Bat Leadoff

Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout is batting leadoff for the Angels on Tuesday against Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros. With Ian Kinsler struggling and getting demoted to No. 7 and Zack Cozart getting the night off, Trout will hit leadoff with Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani batting second. It's unlikely that Trout will […]

Jarrod Dyson Scratched With Sore Back

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson has been dealing with back tightness and will be out of the lineup on Tuesday. The injury is the reason why Dyson did not enter Monday's game in place of A.J. Pollock. Arizona does not expect this to be a long-term issue, and Dyson should be available by the end […]

Zack Cozart Not in the Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is out of the lineup on Tuesday. No word of an injury has come through, so it's possible that manager Mike Scioscia is just trying to stack his lineup with as many left-handers as possible against Gerrit Cole. Regardless, Luis Valbuena will take his place at third base, […]

Clint Frazier Not in Yankees Lineup Tuesday

After being recalled to the Yankees on Tuesday, outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the starting lineup against the Nationals and Gio Gonzalez. The Yankees will have Giancarlo Stanton starting in left field alongside Aaron Hicks and Aaron Judge. Fantasy owners hoping that the call-up would mean getting a start for Frazier should make sure […]

Brett Gardner Out of Yankees Lineup Tuesday

With the Yankees playing at the Nationals, outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the lineup on Tuesday. The Yankees will keep the bat of Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup against Gio Gonzalez by having him take over in left field for Gardner. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor lineups for the next few days while […]

Shohei Ohtani Batting Second

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is batting second on Tuesday. With Zack Cozart getting a day off, Mike Trout slides up to the leadoff spot with Ohtani also moving up. This is the highest Ohtani has been in the order despite his excellent .348/.392/.652 slash line and five home runs. With Cozart's on-base […]

Ryan Braun Out Of Lineup Tuesday Against Diamondbacks

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) will be absent from the lineup on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Braun was a late scratch in Monday's game after being in the starting lineup with back tightness. Braun has a long history with small day-to-day injuries every so often, and this is likely nothing more than a […]

Carson Smith Sent To DL With Shoulder Injury

Boston Red Sox reliever Carson Smith suffered a right shoulder subluxation while throwing his glove in frustration, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. He injured his shoulder in the dugout after giving up a homer to Khris Davis of the Athletics. Once the injury calms down, Smith will get a second opinion. He has been […]

Edwin Encarnacion Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Cleveland Indians first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (neck, back) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers. The veteran slugger is sitting out due to stiffness in his neck and back. It is not a serious issue and is considered a day-to-day type of injury. Michael Brantley will serve as the Indians designated hitter […]

Brian Anderson, Miguel Rojas in Starting Lineup

After leaving Sunday's game against the Braves with injuries, Marlins outfielder Brian Anderson (finger) and shortstop Miguel Rojas (wrist) are both in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Dodgers. Anderson left after feeling discomfort in his middle finger on his right hand in his final at-bat, while Rojas was replaced on defense after being hit by […]

Kyle Seager Slugging .510 In May

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager has seven extra-base hits in the month of May and is slugging .510 in his last 51 at-bats. He especially has been doing damage the past few games, smacking two doubles, three home runs and eight runs driven in over his last five games. The Mariners will need Seager […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Takes On Athletics Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez faces off against the Athletics searching for his fourth win of the year Tuesday. In three career starts, he is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA and 0.68 WHIP against Oakland. However, Fenway has not been a safe haven for him, as he carries a career 4.76 ERA and […]

Jorge Soler is Not in The Lineup on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (rib) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He suffered the injury during a leaping catch on Monday. Manager Ned Yost does not believe the injury is serious, so fantasy owners should expect Soler to be back in the lineup on Wednesday. […]