Joey Votto Hits Two-Run Homer Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto made his lone hit count in Monday's 3-2 win over the Nationals, going 1-for-4 with what would be the game-deciding two-run home run. The veteran has shown some pop since rejoining the team, hitting four HR with a .462 slugging percentage in 47 plate appearances. However, he has batted […]

Alexis Diaz Notches 24th Save Monday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz picked up his 24th save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Nationals. Diaz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one. He got the first out on a pop-out, allowed a single, got the second out on a caught-stealing of second, and ended […]

Josh Naylor Dealing With Wrist Issue

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona said that first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor (wrist) will have imagine done on Tuesday on his injured right wrist. Naylor was checked out by the team trainer during Monday's 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves and was replaced by Gabriel Arias after he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout. […]

Zach Neto Hopes To Return Shortly After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (oblique) played catch on the field and also was scheduled to hit off a tee on Monday, and he said he's hopeful he'll be able to return from the injured list shortly after next week's All-Star break. Neto has been on the shelf since June 15 due to […]

Riley Greene Begins Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (leg) started his minor-league rehab assignment on Monday with Triple-A Toledo. Greene has been out since May 30 after suffering a stress fracture in his left fibula, but he's getting closer to a return to the major-league level. The 22-year-old will take this week to get back up to speed […]

Jordan Westburg Avoids Broken Hand

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that rookie shortstop Jordan Westburg (hand) is sore but is doing well. X-rays came back negative for any breaks in his left hand, and he was able to take batting practice on Monday despite not being included in the starting lineup against the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old rookie […]

Mike Yastrzemski Activated From Injured List

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday, and he was immediately back in the team's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo, starting in right field and batting fifth in the lineup. The 32-year-old left-handed hitter went hitless in five at-bats (eight plate […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Foot Injury

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (foot) was out of Monday's starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins after getting hit on the foot by a pitch in Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Matt Quatraro said Perez could have been the designated hitter on Monday, but the team wanted to be cautious. […]

Domingo Tapia Recalled, Pedro Avila Sent To Triple-A Monday

The San Diego Padres made some moves in the bullpen on Monday, sending right-hander Pedro Avila to Triple-A El Paso and recalling right-hander Domingo Tapia. Avila will report to Triple-A after throwing three scoreless innings and striking out four for the Padres on Sunday. Tapia will take over in a middle relief role in the […]

Ty France Not In Monday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France is not in the starting lineup for his team's Monday game against the San Francisco Giants. While there has been no word of an injury to France, he did collide with Isaac Paredes in the field on Sunday, so there could be some lingering soreness. France should be back in […]

Gavin Stone Recalled From Triple-A Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Gavin Stone from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. Stone and Michael Grove were both called up after the Dodgers had to place ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) on the injured list on Monday. Stone is regarded as one of the Dodgers' top pitching prospects and has compiled a 6.71 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Placed On Injured List

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with fatigue in his right shoulder. DeSclafani lasted just 55 pitches in his start against the New York Mets on Sunday before getting lifted early due to the issue. The Giants activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) from the IL […]

Thairo Estrada Lands On Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a fractured left hand. Estrada was hit on the hand by a pitch on Sunday. The Giants have yet to provide a timetable for Estrada's return, but he is likely to miss at least a few weeks of […]

Clayton Kershaw Placed On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with soreness in his shoulder, backdated to June 30. Kershaw and the team had initially been hoping to avoid a stay on the IL but the shoulder wasn't showing enough improvement. Kershaw will now get just over two weeks […]

Ranking the 2023 Rookie Starting Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

The 2023 season has been the year of the rookie starting pitcher. Some have been summoned from the minors, performed well, and stuck around, while others have burned bright only to fizzle out and be relegated back to their triple-A affiliates. With half of a season and a full offseason ahead, which rookie arms should […]

Bryce Miller Lands On The 15-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller has landed on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger. The blister cut Miller's Friday night outing short while the move is retroactive to July 1. The 24-year-old has been productive since making his big-league debut this season, working to a 3.97 ERA and […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Zone Swing & Miss % (Week 15)

Welcome back to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. Last week, I investigated called + swinging strike rate (CSW%) and I'll […]

Andrew McCutchen Getting A Rest Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter/outfielder Andrew McCutchen will begin Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench. The Dodgers are expected to go with right-hander Michael Grove on Monday night as McCutchen takes a seat after going 0-for-9 with two strikeouts against zero walks over his last two contests. It's been a big return […]

Mickey Moniak Predictably Sitting Versus Lefty

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak will start on the bench Monday night when the club opens a series against the San Diego Padres and southpaw Blake Snell. Moniak hit his second homer in three games on Sunday afternoon but will predictably take a seat against a left-hander as he's made just 10 plate appearances […]

Hunter Renfroe Returning To Starting Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe is back in the starting lineup Monday night when the club opens a series against the San Diego Padres and left-hander Blake Snell. Playing time has been crowded in the Angels' outfield of late with Mickey Moniak getting starts against right-handed pitching, but Renfroe returns Monday against the southpaw. […]

Salvador Perez Getting A Day Off Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's series opener against the Minnesota Twins. Perez has been slumping at the dish of late, collecting just a pair of hits -- both singles -- over his last seven games spanning 30 trips to the plate. The veteran backstop has […]

Triston McKenzie Hoping To Return This Season

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie is hoping to return at some point later this season as he recovers from an elbow injury. McKenzie won't undergo surgery at this point following his UCL sprain diagnosis but will be shut down for three more weeks before initiating a throwing program moving forward. It's been a tough season […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 15

We’re coming up on Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. The heat gets turned up a bit in July, but you can't let the heat melt your brain. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start […]

Royce Lewis Has Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (oblique) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left-oblique strain, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The typical recovery timeline for that injury is around six weeks. Lewis has a long recovery ahead of him and might not make it back to the Twins until the middle of August, barring a […]

Tyler O'Neill To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) will start his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis. O'Neill will serve as the designated hitter on Tuesday and eventually return to the outfield after passing a variety of stress tests. The Cardinals aren't going to rush him back since he's […]

IL Stint Coming For Garrett Whitlock, But Injury Not Considered Serious

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) left his start early on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to tightness in his right elbow, and although he's expected to need a stint on the 15-day injured list, the Red Sox don't believe it's a long-term injury after he underwent an MRI exam on Monday, […]

Joey Gallo Sitting Out Versus Lefty

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo is absent from Monday's starting lineup versus the Kansas City Royals. This marks the second game in a row that Gallo has missed due to the fact a left-handed starter has been on the mound. This season, Gallo is slashing a rough .193/.311/.487 with 15 home runs and 28 RBI […]

Sixto Sanchez Resumes Throwing Program

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has reportedly resumed his throwing program. The right-hander is throwing from 90-105 feet, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. He was previously shut down due to a setback with his right shoulder. The team plans to build Sanchez up slowly, so it's uncertain when he'll make […]

Steven Kwan Returning To The Lineup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Kwan is back in action following a one-game absence due to a left shoulder injury. The 25-year-old will cover left field and bat leadoff versus right-hander Bryce Elder on Monday. Fantasy managers should double check their […]

Jordan Westburg Sitting Out On Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old was hit by a pitch on the left hand during Sunday's game. As a precaution, the O's will hold Westburg out of this game. It wouldn't be shocking to see Westburg sit a […]