Max Muncy Dealing With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain. Manager Dave Roberts said that the team is hoping Muncy can return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. The original hope was that the 32-year-old left-handed slugger could return on Thursday, but that […]

Salvador Perez Exits Early After Hit By Pitch

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) exited Wednesday's contest early against the Cincinnati Reds after being hit in the hand by a pitch from starter Ben Lively in the third inning. It didn't look good, but fantasy managers will want to check back later for another update on Perez's condition. The 33-year-old backstop will […]

Zach Neto Leaves Early With Side Cramping

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (side) left the game early on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers with cramping in his left side. Neto didn't have an official at-bat before leaving as a precautionary measure, and he was replaced at shortstop by Luis Rengifo, who shifted over from the keystone. For now, fantasy managers […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Out Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Carroll will take a breather after starting the team's last 29 games. The 22-year-old has been that good this year and is the easy favorite for National League Rookie of the Year in 2023. Carroll is […]

Andy Fisher - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Andy Fisher, SP, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: Originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois by the Reds in 2019, Fisher was a college lefty with the stuff you'd expect from one, not an elite fastball, excellent secondary stuff, and poise on the mound. That profile tends to play well in lower levels, […]

Gio Urshela Remains Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Gio Urshela (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The right-handed slugger has played in one game since being scratched last Friday due to back tightness. It's unclear if Urshela is going to need an injured list stint. It sounds like the Angels […]

Max Muncy To Miss Second Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Muncy will miss his second straight contest after suffering a left hamstring strain during Sunday's game. It doesn't sound like Muncy is going to be placed on the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider […]

Eloy Jimenez Returning To The Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 26-year-old slugger is back in the lineup after a four-game absence due to left leg discomfort. Hopefully, Jimenez is back on track now as injuries have held him back this season. He's slashing […]

Drew Smith Receives 10-Game Suspension

New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith has received a 10-game suspension following his ejection from Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. The umpires checked Smith and he was thrown out for the use of an illegal foreign substance. He will not appeal the suspension and has also been fined an undisclosed amount. He'll […]

Andres Gimenez Back In Action On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez (leg) has returned to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 24-year-old exited early on Sunday due to left leg tightness. He ended up sitting out on Tuesday, but it will only be a one-game absence for Gimenez. It's great to see he's back […]

Ketel Marte Remains Out Of The Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old suffered lower-back tightness when sliding into home plate during Monday's contest. He sat out on Tuesday, but expects to be available off the bench during Wednesday's game while possibly returning on Thursday. Fantasy […]

Mike Trout Back In Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday and is starting in center field and batting third against Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. With Trout slumping at the plate of late, the Halos decided to give him a day of rest on Tuesday. The 31-year-old perennial All-Star has a […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Could Pitch In Relief In Game 2

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that the team needs left-hander Dylan Dodd to cover a good chunk of Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday after their bullpen usage in the series opener on Tuesday. As a result, the Braves could use rookie AJ Smith-Shawver, who is scheduled to start […]

Nolan Jones Batting Leadoff For Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff for the team on Wednesday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock. Jones has earned a move up Colorado's batting order by hitting .375 (15-for-40) with three doubles, three home runs, nine RBI, four stolen bases and six runs scored in […]

Orlando Ortiz-Mayr - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Orlando Ortiz-Mayr, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: Ortiz-Mayr represents a large contingent of the names that we'll discuss for older pitchers having success – arms that were unheralded when signed/drafted that profile primarily in relief. The Dodgers signed the 6'3" Puerto Rican as an undrafted free agent out of Troy in 2021. He spent […]

Marcell Ozuna Back In Lineup For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (wrist) is returning to the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Ozuna is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth against Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen in the nightcap of the twin bill. The 32-year-old Ozuna miss the team's last two […]

Ian Happ Back In Action Against Pirates

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (calf) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Osvaldo Bido, who will be making his major-league debut. Happ is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup for the Cubbies. The 28-year-old left early on Tuesday with an injury to his […]

Mitch Haniger To Have Surgery Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger (forearm) will have surgery on Thursday in Los Angeles to fix his fractured right forearm, with Dr. Steve Shin performing the procedure. The Giants will have more updates on Haniger and a potential timetable for his return on Friday after his surgery is complete. Haniger suffered the injury when […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Done For The Season

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the labrum in his right shoulder. He will need surgery to address the injury. It's a tough development for the Royals, Pasquantino and his fantasy managers after the 25-year-old left-handed slugger landed on the 10-day injured list late […]

Alek Manoah Making Progress In Minors

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that starting pitcher Alek Manoah has made encouraging progress in the Florida Complex League just a week after being sent down to the minors. After going 1-7 with a rough 6.36 ERA (6.52 FIP), 1.89 WHIP, a league-leading 42 walks and 48 strikeouts in 58 innings over his […]

Orioles Call Up Joey Ortiz

The Baltimore Orioles recalled infield prospect Joey Ortiz from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday and optioned catcher Mark Kolozsvary to Norfolk after Tuesday's game in a corresponding move. Ortiz, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was recently sent to the minors on May 26 after going 7-for-27 (.259) with a double, four RBI and […]

Jeremy Pena Still Out Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. It's the third straight missed game for Pena due to the illness, but fantasy managers should continue to treat him as day-to-day until we know more about his condition. Hopefully, he'll be able to return for the series […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Has Season-Ending Surgery

The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday night on his right forearm to fix the flexor tendon and to remove a bone spur, according to general manager Dana Brown. McCullers originally injured the flexor tendon in his forearm while pitching in Game 4 of […]

Elier Hernandez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Elier Hernandez, OF, Texas Rangers ANALYSIS: Originally signed by the Royals out of the Dominican in 2011, Hernandez made his debut straight into short-season A-ball in 2012 at 17 years old. He had a bit of hype around him after he hit .301 for that same Pioneer League team the next season, ranking among […]

Ryan Kreidler Undergoes Core Muscle Surgery

Detroit Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler has undergone core muscle surgery and is without a timetable for his return. Kreidler broke camp with the Tigers but went just 2-for-18 (.111) without an extra-base hit before being sent to Triple-A Toledo. While he's been injured for the Mud Hens, Kreidler at least produced a .300 average with […]

Jurickson Profar On The Bench Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Whitlock. The veteran hit leadoff and went 1-for-5 with a run scored alongside two strikeouts in Tuesday's extra-inning win at Fenway Park but will take a seat on Wednesday night. Profar is in the midst […]

Jackson Jobe Throwing Live Bullpen Sessions

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe (back) is throwing live bullpen sessions at the club's spring facility in Lakeland as he works his way back from lumbar-spine inflammation. Jobe was diagnosed with the ailment in mid-March that carried a three- to six-month timeline for a return to action. He appears right on track, as he […]

Rafael Devers Getting A Breather Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against left-hander Austin Gomber and the Colorado Rockies. It's a rare day off for the superstar infielder as Devers has appeared in 65 of the club's 68 games to this point in the season, although he's enduring a down season by […]

Brad Miller Goes Hitless In Rehab Outing Tuesday

Texas Rangers designated hitter Brad Miller (oblique) went 0-for-2 while playing first base in a rehab outing for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday night. Despite the hitless effort, Tuesday marked a positive step for Miller after he injured his right oblique taking swings in the batting cage on June 2, which led to an injured-list […]

Rangel Ravelo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Rangel Ravelo, 1B, San Diego Padres ANALYSIS: After being drafted in the sixth round of the 2010 draft out of a Florida high school by the Chicago White Sox, Ravelo began a journey that led him across four major league organizations before deciding to ply his trade in Japan in 2021. The Padres signed […]