Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/13/23)

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Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 13th, 2023

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for May 13th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Sonny Gray Strikes Out Nine In Twins Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray struck out nine while surrendering only one earned run and four hits over 5.1 innings in a no-decision effort Friday. Unfortunately, the Twins were topped by Chicago 6-2. Gray's outstanding performance did not result in a win. However, the right-hander carries a remarkable 1.39 ERA and a solid 1.08 […]

Ian Happ Smashes Three Hits Versus Minnesota

Chicago Cubs Ian Happ had an impressive performance at the plate Friday, going 3-for-5 in a 6-2 win over Minnesota. The 28-year-old outfielder has been finding his groove recently, maintaining a batting average of .357 across his last seven games. Looking at his overall season stats, Happ has been a consistent offensive contributor. He boasts […]

Corbin Burnes Hurls Six Scoreless Innings In Milwaukee Victory

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes on Friday allowed just two hits and four walks in six innings. He showed dominance by striking out seven batters throughout 104 pitches, ultimately guiding the Brewers to a convincing 5-1 victory over the Royals. Following this impressive outing, Burnes effectively lowered his ERA to 3.35. Moreover, his record […]

Craig Kimbrel Earns Save Friday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Craig Kimbrel picked up his fourth save of the season, knocking off the Rockies 6-3 Friday. He struck out three batters in a single inning, securing the save. Regarding fantasy impact, the experienced relief pitcher has showcased significant improvement lately. Despite the slow start, he has only conceded one earned run in […]

Kyle Schwarber Belts A Solo Home Run Friday

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies went 1-for-4, contributing two RBI and scoring a run in a 6-3 win over the Rockies Friday. In addition, he launched a solo home run during the fourth inning. Despite a relatively modest batting average this season, Schwarber has displayed his power by smashing nine home runs and driving […]

Cedric Mullins Hits For The Cycle

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle during Friday's 6-3 win over the Pirates. The 28-year-old looked fantastic, collecting a single in the third inning, a triple in the fifth inning, and a double in the seventh inning. But he capped off the night with a 376-foot shot to right field, driving in […]

Nicky Lopez Nearing Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez (abdomen) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the next week. The 28-year-old has been out since the end of April after undergoing an appendectomy, so he continues to work his way back. Lopez hasn't played the best this season, batting .200 with 11 hits, five runs, and […]

Noah Syndergaard Will Be Tested On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday. If all goes well, there's a chance the right-hander will make his start on Monday versus the Minnesota Twins. Syndergaard, who exited Tuesday's meeting in Milwaukee after just one inning because of a finger injury, has struggled this season. He […]

Jimmy Nelson Suffers Setback

According to manager Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jimmy Nelson (elbow) will be shut down for throwing for "about 10 days." While the skipper couldn't elaborate on the situation, he did note that Nelson needs to restart his rehab process once he's given the green light to resume. The 33-year-old hasn't pitched at the […]

Walker Buehler Throwing Off A Mound

According to Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts, right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) is throwing off a mound. The 28-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in August and began throwing in March, so he's moving in the right direction. He went 6-3 last season (12 starts), amassing a 4.02 ERA with 58 strikeouts. Since nobody knows for […]

Luis Campusano Undergoes Thumb Surgery

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb on Friday. He's anticipated to be out for at least eight weeks. The 24-year-old injured the thumb back in April and landed on the 10-day injured list as a result. However, things haven't gone in the right direction, […]

James Outman Absent On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. The left-handed slugger will receive a rare off day here. It seems like a good time with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound for San Diego. Outman has been hot to start the season, hitting […]

Salvador Perez Scratched On Friday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (vision) has been scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran backup was removed from the lineup due to vision related issues. Royals manager Matt Quatraro mentioned Perez underwent some treatment to help with his vision problem. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, so hopefully […]

Bryan Woo Loses Perfect Game Bid In Seventh inning

Seattle Mariners No. 6 ranked prospect Bryan Woo took a perfect game into the seventh inning during his most recent outing for Double-A Arkansas. Woo finished with seven scoreless innings, surrendering two hits with seven strikeouts. The performance lowered the 23-year-old's ERA to 1.93 on the season, including a 0.71 WHIP, 2.59 FIP, and 37.1% […]

Nico Hoerner Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 9. The 25-year-old suffered the left hamstring strain on Tuesday, but the team was hopeful he'd be able to avoid going on the injured list. Unfortunately, Hoerner hasn't progressed as well as the organization hoped. They'll opt to […]

Wander Franco Back In The Lineup On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (neck) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. He returns here after exiting early during Thursday's game due to neck tightness. Luckily, it was a minor issue and Franco is back in the lineup on Friday. He'll bat second and play shortstop […]

Yoan Moncada Activated, Starting On Friday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The switch-hitting slugger returns after missing the last month due to a lingering back issue. Moncada appears ready to return after hitting .308 with two home runs and five RBI in nine games with Triple-A Charlotte. He'll […]

Drew Rasmussen Placed On 60-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (elbow) has been placed on the 60-day injured list. This is shocking news after Rasmussen seemed fine after throwing seven scoreless innings on Thursday. The Rays have already placed Rasmussen on the 60-day injured list, which is never a good sign. Team president of baseball operations Erik Neander […]

George Springer Returns To Friday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. Springer is starting in right field and hitting in his usual leadoff spot. The 33-year-old has been battling a viral illness and missed the last two games, but he'll be back in […]

Red Sox Acquire Pablo Reyes From A's

The Boston Red Sox acquired minor-league infielder Pablo Reyes from the Oakland Athletics on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Reyes played in five games for the Milwaukee Brewers last year and has hit .238/.307/.361 with a .667 OPS, 14 doubles, two triples, six home runs, 29 RBI and five stolen bases in 147 big-league […]

Rays Claim Zack Littell Off Waivers From Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays claimed right-hander Zack Littell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, according to a source. In a corresponding move to open up a spot on the team's 40-man roster, pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (knee) was moved to the 60-day injured list. Cleavinger suffered a season-ending torn right ACL last weekend. […]

Max Scherzer Throws Bullpen, Likely To Start Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (neck) threw around 35 pitches in his first bullpen session on Friday since being scratched from his start on Tuesday due to neck spasms. Scherzer finished his bullpen with one of his usual fist pumps, so it appears to have gone well and he'll likely take the mound […]

TJ Friedl Not Ready To Return

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) is not in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Eury Perez and the Miami Marlins on Friday. Friedl tweaked his side while taking a swing in Thursday's game against the New York Mets and will remain out to start the series against Miami. For now, fantasy managers should consider […]

Anthony Volpe Hitting Seventh Against Tampa

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has been moved down to seventh in the batting order for Friday's showdown against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-handed opener Trevor Kelley. Volpe had been serving as the team's leadoff hitter since April 15, but a drop in production has earned him a drop down the Yankees' […]

Cal Raleigh Sitting Out Friday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not in the team's starting lineup against a left-handed hurler on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. Raleigh is a switch-hitting backstop, but he has only made two starts so far in 2023 against southpaws. With Raleigh starting on the bench on Friday, Tom Murphy will get the nod behind […]

Jeimer Candelario Returns Against Mets

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. He's starting at the hot corner and batting sixth in the lineup. Candelario hurt his ankle while sliding in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants and had to be removed […]

Juan Yepez Moves Up In Batting Order

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Juan Yepez has hit his way up the batting order. In five games, Yepez is hitting .316/.350/.474 with one homer and one RBI this season. It's a small sample size, but the Cardinals will ride with the hot bat. Yepez will move into the five spot and cover left field against […]