Brandon Pfaadt Will Start On Thursday

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed that right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt is scheduled to be called up from the minors to start the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. The club's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was roughed up to the tune of 22 runs on […]

Aaron Judge Plays Catch Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) played catch in Oakland on Wednesday for the first time since tearing a ligament in his right big toe on June 3. Judge didn't do any running or anything like that, but it's a small step in the right direction for the All-Star slugger. There remains no timetable […]

Michael Conforto Leaves With Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays due to left-hamstring tightness. The injury occurred when Conforto crashed into the outfield wall in the first inning, so he didn't even have an official at-bat in the contest before leaving. It's very possible that this injury […]

Brant Hurter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Brant Hurter, SP, Detroit Tigers ANALYSIS: A big (6'6", 250 pounds) lefty out of Georgia Tech, Hurter was drafted by the Tigers in the seventh round in 2021. He was coming off a 2021 season that was a disappointment after an elite showing in 2019 before injury. Hurter didn't pitch in his draft season, […]

Max Muncy Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will take a seat on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Muncy returned from a hamstring injury that landed him on the injured list on Tuesday and went 0-for-3 in his first game back. The Dodgers are giving him an extra day of rest against a left-handed hurler, but he'll […]

Gabriel Moreno Resting On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is out of Wednesday's starting lineup versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-handed slugger will sit this one out after starting behind the plate the last two games. This season, Moreno is slashing .256/.292/.333 with two home runs and 26 RBI in 53 games. Carson Kelly will start behind the […]

Luis Rengifo Absent On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 26-year-old snapped his four-game hitless streak with a triple during Tuesday's game. Despite that, he'll get a breather on Wednesday, but should be back in the lineup soon. In the meantime, Eduardo Escobar will […]

Jose Trevino Not In The Lineup On Wednesday

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 30-year-old catcher. Trevino was an All-Star in 2022, but has taken a step back this season. He's slashing .216/.255/.306 with three home runs and 13 RBI […]

Brandon Pfaadt Likely To Start On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt is expected to take the ball against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. The 24-year-old has rejoined the D-Backs roster after a strong stint in Triple-A. Pfaadt made five starts for the D-Backs early in the season before being demoted on May 26. The right-hander was impressive in spring […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Bullpen Session On Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. The right-hander was pulled out of his start on Sunday due to a blister on his right index finger. This doesn't appear to be something that should force Stroman onto the injured list. The expectation is that he's going […]

Seiya Suzuki Absent On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (neck) is absent from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies. It sounds like Suzuki woke up with neck stiffness, so the team doesn't want to risk anything. This doesn't sound like a significant injury, so fantasy managers should consider Suzuki as day-to-day. In the meantime, Christopher Morel will cover […]

Shohei Ohtani Remains In The Lineup On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) will remain in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The two-way superstar was removed from Tuesday's start due to a cracked fingernail. This appears to be a minor issue and it won't keep Ohtani out the lineup on Wednesday. He'll serve as […]

Jack Noble - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jack Noble, SP, Minnesota Twins ANALYSIS: Noble worked his way from Oregon to junior college to Long Beach State in his college journey. He finished the 20-round 2022 draft without hearing his name called and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Twins. Noble made his debut at the complex out of […]

Jose Quintana To Make Another Rehab Start Friday

New York Mets left-hander Jose Quintana (rib) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Syracuse. If all goes well during the appearance, it could be his last rehab start before rejoining the Mets' starting rotation. Quintana hasn't pitched at all in the big leagues this year after having surgery on his […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 25) on Wednesday with lower-back stiffness and recalled infielder Jared Triolo from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Hayes hadn't played since Saturday, but hopefully he'll be able to return when he's eligible next Tuesday. He had been […]

Ryan Helsley Cleared To Throw

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (forearm) has been cleared to resume throwing. Now that he has been cleared to throw, he'll likely go through two to three weeks to build his arm back up before he's ready to go on a minor-league rehab assignment consisting of a few outings. It's going to be […]

Chris Sale To Undergo MRI Exam Thursday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will have an MRI exam on Thursday to update his status, according to manager Alex Cora. It will hopefully give us a better idea of when Sale might be able to return after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left scapula at the end of last […]

Bryan Reynolds Hoping To Return Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) said Tuesday night that he did some hitting earlier in the day and will attempt to throw on Wednesday. He is feeling good and is hoping to be activated from the 10-day injured list when he's eligible this Friday. "That's the hope," Reynolds said. Hopefully for fantasy managers, Reynolds […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out Due To Back Spasms

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting San Francisco Giants due to back spasms. Kiermaier says he's day-to-day, so it doesn't appear to be too serious, although we'll keep an eye on his status heading into Thursday's series finale against the Gigantes. The 33-year-old veteran has […]

Jose Altuve Returns To Wednesday's Lineup

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (heel) is back at second base and in his usual leadoff spot atop the Astros lineup on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. Altuve injured his heel on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and was held out on Sunday and Tuesday as a precaution. […]

Jordan Walker Out On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker is taking a seat on Wednesday as the team faces the visiting Houston Astros. Walker isn't being benched because he's not producing. The 21-year-old rookie phenom is currently riding a 16-game hitting streak in which he's gone 21-for-55 (.382) with four home runs, three doubles, nine RBI, a […]

Salvador Perez Returns Against Guardians

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (eye) is back behind the plate and is hitting second on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. The 33-year-old veteran backstop will return to action after undergoing an eye procedure to fix his vision issues. Perez has been in a bit of a slump in the […]

Jeff McNeil Sitting Against Left-hander

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers and left-hander Wade Miley. Not only has McNeil struggled against lefties this year -- .230 (17-for-74) with no home runs in 92 plate appearances -- but he has gone 5-for-39 (.128) with no homers, one RBI […]

Masataka Yoshida Still Out With Forearm Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (forearm) remains out of Boston's lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Miami Marlins. Yoshida was hit by a pitch on his forearm over the weekend and will miss his second straight game, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Hopefully, he'll be back in there in the series finale […]

Chase Hampton - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Chase Hampton, SP, New York Yankees ANALYSIS: Hampton finished his collegiate career at Texas Tech with a big 12-strikeout game against Notre Dame before the Yankees picked him in the sixth round last summer. The Yankees had the 6'2" righty work with coaches on his delivery rather than heading out to make his pro […]

Jarred Kelenic Takes A Seat Against Lefty

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic will start on the bench on Wednesday with the team facing a left-hander on the mound. Dylan Moore will get the start in left field and will bat eighth in the lineup against Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Kelenic has fared well against southpaws in 2023, but the M's will […]

CJ Abrams, Joey Meneses Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (elbow) and first baseman Joey Meneses are both getting the day off on Wednesday as the team takes on the Seattle Mariners. Abrams is setting out with a bruised right elbow after getting hit by a pitch on Tuesday night, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Ildemaro […]

Rob Refsnyder Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday when the club takes on the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. It's no surprise to see the veteran get back into the lineup against a left-handed starter considering just how well he's performed as a platoon left fielder this season. […]

Cedric Mullins Back In The Starting Lineup Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is back in the starting lineup Wednesday night against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luke Weaver. Mullins started three straight games after returning from an injured list stint due to a groin injury and made two trips to the plate as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday but returns to the […]