Tarik Skubal Ready To Face Hitters

Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (elbow) has completed eight bullpen sessions since starting his rehab from an elbow injury that required flexor tendon surgery last season. Now, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reported on Monday, the 26-year-old is ready for a live bullpen, which should come later this week, and is getting closer […]

Carlos Rodon Likely Back To Mound Work This Week

New York Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon (back, elbow) threw again on Tuesday from 120 feet, and according to MLB.com, manager Aaron Boone sees the 30-year-old throwing from the mound by the end of this week. There is still no timetable for his return, though. Rodon has yet to suit up for the Yankees after suffering […]

Luis Robert Jr. Leaves Tuesday's Contest Early

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) was removed from Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians with hip tightness, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Before his exit, he was 2-for-4 with a pair of singles. It isn't what fantasy managers want to hear, as Robert Jr. is putting up […]

Ryan Noda Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda is missing from Tuesday's lineup for the game against the Seattle Mariners. The 27-year-old has been one of the positives of the A's season so far, slashing .224/.401/.422 with four bombs, 24 runs, 15 runs, and a pair of steals. However, manager Mark Kotsay prefers to keep him on […]

Jose Caballero On The Bench Tuesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Jose Caballero is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Luis Medina and the Oakland Athletics, according to MLB.com. The rookie has been a nice surprise at the plate, slashing .276/.371/.431 with a pair of homers, 11 runs, 10 RBI, and six steals across 24 games. Kolten Wong will take […]

Colt Keith - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Colt Keith, 3B, Detroit Tigers ANALYSIS: Keith is a fast-rising prospect in the Tigers' system who has continued to turn heads throughout various levels of affiliated ball. The 21-year-old impresses from the left side of the plate with a swing that is fast yet under control. As a result, he is capable of putting […]

Julio Teheran Signs Major-League Deal With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent right-hander Julio Teheran to an undisclosed major-league deal on Tuesday. Teheran became eligible to sign with other teams after he opted out of his minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres on Monday. The 32-year-old veteran hurler hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2021 and had a 5.63 ERA, […]

Carlos Correa Scratched With Bruised Heel

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (heel) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants with a bruised left heel that has been bothering him. It doesn't sound like a very serious ailment, so hopefully Correa will be back in Minnesota's lineup on Wednesday after a bit of rest. In his […]

Casey Sadler Cleared To Resume Throwing

Seattle Mariners right-hander Casey Sadler (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a throwing program again. If all goes well, general manager Justin Hollander said there's a chance Sadler could be ready by the All-Star break in July. "He's made a lot of progress since we shut him back down, so he's feeling better, and we're […]

Andres Munoz Feeling Great, Could Return Soon

Seattle Mariners right-hander Andres Munoz (shoulder), who experienced stiffness and discomfort in a penultimate throwing program before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, "feels great coming off" the platelet-rich plasma injection he received on May 5, according to general manager Justin Hollander. Munoz is "progressing toward what we hope is an activated sometime over the next […]

Kris Bryant Gets Rest Day On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This appears to be a routine day off for the right-handed slugger. In his place, Randal Grichuk will cover right field and bat cleanup versus righty Eury Perez. Fantasy managers should expect Bryant to be back […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Justyn-Henry Malloy, 3B, Detroit Tigers ANALYSIS: We often need to look at opportunities for playing time when deciding whether to stash a prospect or not, and in the case of Justyn-Henry Malloy, he has a golden opportunity to break into Detroit's lineup as a full-time starter and never look back. When you take a […]

Michael Harris II Sitting Out On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Braves manager Brian Snitker mentioned he wants to give Harris a breather and allow him a chance to relax and slow things down a bit. The 22-year-old is slashing .163/.242/.244 with one home run, five […]

Casey Schmitt Absent On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine day off for Schmitt. He has played in every game since joining the team on May 9, so he could use some rest. […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts From Michael Kopech and Reid Detmers

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. The post-hype pitchers came out to play last weekend, giving us some interesting pitching performances […]

Manny Machado Takes Swings On Tuesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hand) was recently placed on the 15-day injured list. On Tuesday, Machado was able to progress to taking swings off a tee. The 30-year-old is currently recovering from a small fracture in his left hand. It doesn't sound like Machado is going to require a rehab assignment before […]

Edouard Julien: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

For the second time this season, Edouard Julien has been summoned to MLB by the Minnesota Twins. His first call-up wasn't great, as he currently sports a .219/.286/.406 line with two homers in 36 MLB PAs. However, his MiLB resume, peripheral stats, and prospect pedigree all suggest a guy capable of making a difference in […]

Trevor May Activated From Injured List

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May (personal) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April while working on his mental health. He was able to get through a recent minor league rehab assignment without any issues. The expectation is that May is going to be eased […]

Brandon Lowe Scratched With Neck Stiffness

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (neck) was scheduled to be in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he was scratched after waking up with a stiff neck. Lowe could be available off the bench, but the Rays would prefer to stay away from him. Fantasy […]

Taylor Ward Remains Out Of The Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This marks the third game in a row that Ward has been held out of the lineup. He's slashing .227/.303/.320 with four homers and 17 RBI, so it's understandable why the Halos would hold him […]

Brandon Marsh Scratched On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (shoulder) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old didn't play on Monday due to a shoulder issue. It's unclear if his absence on Tuesday is for the same reason, but it's assumed that's why he has been pulled from the lineup. Regardless, Dalton Guthrie […]

Penn Murfee Receives PRP Injection

Seattle Mariners right-hander Penn Murfee (elbow), who was sidelined after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow after a May 3 appearance against the Oakland Athletics, received a platelet-rich plasma injection last week, according to general manager Justin Hollander. The hope is that Murfee could be activated from the injured list on the team's next road […]

Robbie Ray Already Rehabbing Following Tommy John Surgery

Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) is scheduled to head to the team's spring training facilities in Arizona on May 26 to begin post-surgery work, according to general manager Justin Hollander. The normal progression for recovery from Tommy John surgery is to not begin throwing until at least six months after the procedure, which was […]

Dylan Moore Moving Rehab To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners backup middle infielder Dylan Moore (core) is moving his minor-league rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday with hopes that he could return to the Mariners during their 10-game homestand. When Moore is back, Seattle will have roster decisions to make regarding their middle-infield depth, specifically on second baseman Kolten Wong's situation given […]

Kodai Senga Pushed Back To Wednesday

New York Mets starting pitchers Tylor Megill and Kodai Senga will swap spots in the starting rotation this week, with Megill facing the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Senga being pushed back to Wednesday. The move prevents the Mets from having to use Senga on normal rest on Sunday on the road against the Colorado […]

Eloy Jimenez To Spend 3-4 Days On Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) will spend three to four days on a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham this week before the team evaluates him. Infielder Elvis Andrus (oblique) will also need a rehab assignment, and it probably won't come until next week. If everything goes well […]

Liam Hendriks Expected To Throw Again Friday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is now expected to have his next throwing session on Friday. Manager Pedro Grifol said Hendrik's velocity and stuff "ticked up" during his simulated game on Monday. There is no set date for his return from the injured list, but it sounds like the team will make a decision […]

Jake Burger In The Two-Hole Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second in the lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. Meanwhile, outfielder Andrew Benintendi is being moved down to No. 6 in the batting order against the southpaw pitcher. Burger was taking groundballs at second […]

Drew Waters - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Drew Waters, OF, Kansas City Royals ANALYSIS: After missing a month and a half with an oblique strain, Drew Waters has been hitting well since returning to the lineup two weeks ago. In 48 plate appearances, Waters is slashing .273/.333/.591 with four doubles, two home runs, and two steals. This after hitting five home […]

TJ Friedl Leading Off In Return From Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (oblique) is hitting out of the leadoff spot Tuesday night in his return from the injured list. It's his first appearance out of the leadoff spot this season, but Friedl has been rather productive at the plate. The lefty-swinging outfielder is hitting .306 with three home runs, four stolen bases, […]