Kyle Isbel Heading On Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (hamstring) will head to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. Isbel injured his left hamstring back on May 4 while running out a bunt for a base hit. Kansas City plans to have him spend a couple of weeks with Omaha until he's 100%. Isbel will […]

Marcell Ozuna Has Right Wrist Contusion After Hit By Pitch

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (wrist) was hit by a pitch on Monday night and was removed from the game. The Braves later announced on Twitter that Ozuna has a right-wrist contusion and the move to pull him from the game was precautionary, as they are calling the outfielder day-to-day after […]

Robbie Ray Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Seattle Mariners shifted left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Ray had Tommy John surgery in May and will not be returning to the mound until the 2024 season at the earliest, making this just a procedural move to open up a spot for Ty Adcock to […]

Trevor Story Could Be Able To Play The Field By August

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) told reporters that he could be able to play the field as soon as August. Story could return from the injured list sooner as just a DH, although he and the team are still deciding which way they want to proceed with his return. The veteran infielder had […]

Wander Franco Not Starting Against Oakland Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is not in the starting lineup ahead of his team's Monday game against the Oakland A's. Franco will start off the game on the bench while Taylor Walls will get the start at shortstop and bat seventh. It appears that Franco is just getting a breather as the Rays […]

Jon Gray Scratched From Tuesday's Start With Blister

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that starting pitcher Jon Gray (finger) will be scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels due to a blister. The move is mostly precautionary to prevent a bigger injury, and he's not expected to need a stint on the injured list. It's unknown […]

Marcell Ozuna Leaves After Hit By Pitch Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hand) was removed from Monday's game early against the Detroit Tigers after getting hit by a pitch on the hand/wrist. It didn't look great when Atlanta's medical staff was evaluating him, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until we know more about his condition. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud replaced Ozuna […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for xwOBA (Week 12)

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. With nearly two months in the books, fantasy managers can start building […]

Bryson Stott Getting A Breather Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott is getting the night off Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Tommy Henry. While Stott has been seeing heavy playing time at the keystone this season, the timing of his absence is interesting as he has collected five hits -- including a double and a triple -- with […]

J.T. Realmuto Re-Enters The Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the starting lineup Monday night versus Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry. The veteran backstop got the afternoon off on Sunday against the Dodgers but predictably gets right back to it Monday night in Arizona. The 32-year-old is in the midst of a down 2023 season as he's […]

Carson Kelly Activated, Starting Monday Versus Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (forearm) has been activated from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Monday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm. Kelly suffered a right forearm fracture in spring training but will look to get started on the right foot after a down 2022 season. The 28-year-old hit just .211 […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Taking A Seat Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Matt Strahm. The 29-year-old had been dealing with a groin injury of late and went 0-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers. It's interesting to see the righty-swinging outfielder sitting against a left-handed […]

Joc Pederson Sitting On Monday

San Francisco Giants designated hitter/outfielder Joc Pederson is on the bench Monday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite the veteran going 4-for-4 with a pair of homers, four runs, and four RBI in Sunday's 13-3 rout of the visiting Cubs, Pederson will hit the bench Monday as Cardinals role out a lefty in the form […]

Salvador Perez Not On The Trade Block

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is not being shopped by the team despite a recent report stating the club could trade its long-time backstop. Royals general manager JJ Picollo said while the report was accurate that a team inquired about Perez, trading him is "not something we're looking to do." Trading Perez would obviously […]

Jarred Kelenic Absent On Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is not in Monday's starting lineup against Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Predictably, the Mariners are stacking right-handed bats against the young southpaw which leaves the lefty-swinging Kelenic on the bench after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Sunday afternoon. The 23-year-old came out of the gate white-hot […]

Ty Adcock Recalled On Monday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ty Adcock has been called up from Double-A Arkansas ahead of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. The assumption is that Adcock is the corresponding move to Penn Murfee (elbow) likely heading to the injured list. Adcock has been outstanding in Double-A and High-A Everett this season. He's posting a 1.35 […]

Abner Uribe Promoted To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe has been promoted to Triple-A Nashville on Monday. The 22-year-old has earned himself a move to the next level after a stellar performance at Double-A Biloxi. He posted a 1.80 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 28/9 K/BB ratio across 15 innings in Double-A this season. Uribe has a fastball that […]

Mickey Moniak Not In The Lineup On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Moniak remains on the bench despite a right-handed pitcher being on the mound. It appears Taylor Ward has gained back a stronger share of the platoon for left field. Moniak has been slumping lately, but still […]

Adam Duvall Returns To The Lineup On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 34-year-old didn't start on Sunday, but came off the bench as a pinch-hitter during their victory. Duvall has recorded one hit over six at-bats since returning from the injured list on Friday. He'll cover center […]

Masataka Yoshida Absent On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This appears to be a routine day off for the 29-year-old outfielder. Yoshida has been in a slump at the plate, batting 5-for-25 over his last six games. The hope is that a rest day will […]

Trevor Story Taking Grounders On Monday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) was seen throwing from a distance of 120 feet at Fenway Park on Monday. The 30-year-old was taking grounders and making throws from shortstop prior to Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The organization has discussed the possibility that Story returns earlier than expected and plays exclusively at […]

Matt Vierling Back In Tigers Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (back) has returned from the 10-day injured list and is starting in center field and batting sixth in Monday's lineup against Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton. Vierling played in two minor-league rehab games over the weekend with Triple-A Toledo and is now ready to return to a pretty regular outfield […]

Dairon Blanco Called Up By Royals

The Kansas City Royals selected outfielder Dairon Blanco's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Monday and designated outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. for assignment in a corresponding move. Blanco will be making his return to the big leagues after going 2-for-7 with two RBI and a stolen base in five games in his major-league debut in 2022. […]

Elias Diaz Returns To Rockies Lineup Monday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (head) is back behind the plate and is hitting cleanup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. Diaz was removed from Saturday's game early after taking a foul tip to the mask and he sat out of Sunday's series finale, but he'll be back in there […]

Justin Lawrence Allows A Run But Picks Up Win

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence wasn't at his best on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, but he was able to pick up his third win of the season. Lawrence entered a tie game in the ninth inning and allowed an unearned run on one hit while walking two and striking out none in […]

Penn Murfee To Undergo MRI Exam

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that relief pitcher Penn Murfee (elbow) will have an MRI exam on his right elbow on Monday. It's bad news for Murfee, as he had just come back from an elbow issue that kept him on the injured list for more than five weeks. Depending on the results of […]

Sal Frelick Begins Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick (thumb) started a minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Friday and has gone 1-for-2 with a double, a run scored and two walks in his first two games. Frelick, the Brewers' No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is attempting to return after having surgery to fix […]

Giants Call Up Keaton Winn Monday

The San Francisco Giants recalled right-handed pitching prospect Keaton Winn from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday and optioned right-hander Tristan Beck to Sacramento after Sunday's game in a corresponding move. Winn, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his major-league debut when he gets into a game after going 0-3 with a 4.35 […]

Mets Sign Luke Voit To Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets signed free-agent first baseman Luke Voit to a minor-league deal on Monday. He will join Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Voit has fallen far since leading the majors with 22 home runs in the COVID-shortened 2020 season with the New York Yankees. He hit just 11 homers the following season and had […]

Pete Fairbanks Strikes Out Two In Rehab Outing

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks (hip) didn't allow a run or a hit while walking none and striking out two in an inning of work in the Florida Complex League on Monday. Fairbanks is likely to need a couple more minor-league rehab appearances before returning from left-hip inflammation. Barring a setback, fantasy managers should […]