Davis Wendzel Flashing Power In Minors

Texas Ranger minor league shortstop Davis Wendzel, a Baylor product, was selected in the first round of the 2019 draft. Offensively, he does a good job putting bat to ball on pitches in the zone but remains vulnerable when chasing pitches away. He has shown flashes of power at times but doesn't project as someone […]

Aaron Palensky Raking At High-A

New York Yankees outfield prospect Aaron Palensky, after underperforming at Double-A in 2021, spent all of 2022 with the Yankees' High-A affiliate in Hudson Valley. He also opened 2023 with the Renegades, but his production in April and May suggests that he could return to Double-A soon. Palensky was never viewed as a huge power […]

Luke Voit Designated For Assignment Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers activated first baseman Luke Voit (neck) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and then designated him for assignment. Voit hit .221 (15-for-68) with three doubles, no home runs, four RBI, two stolen bases, five runs scored and 27 strikeouts in 74 plate appearances and 22 games for the Brew Crew before […]

Liam Hendriks Officially Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks was officially activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday and reliever Jimmy Lambert (ankle) was placed on the injured list with right-ankle inflammation in a corresponding move, according to general manager Rick Hahn. Hendriks will be making his 2023 debut when he gets into a game after […]

Max Muncy Expected To Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) wasn't in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Washington Nationals and probably isn't available to play, but he's expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday. The Dodgers canceled an MRI exam on his left hamstring because they didn't think the injury warranted a scan. The […]

J.D. Davis Scores Twice Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI in a 14-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Davis also walked twice and stole a base in the blowout win over the Pirates. The veteran's two-hit performance raises his batting average to .278 to go along with nine […]

Pavin Smith Hits Three-Run Home Run Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Smith's blast came as part of a five-run second inning to help power Arizona to the win. The shot traveled 426 feet and had an exit velocity of 105.6 MPH. Smith is hitting just […]

Jose Siri Goes Hitless Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Siri's hitless afternoon drops his batting average to .243 to go along with an .855 OPS, nine homers, 21 runs, 20 RBI, and five steals across 103 at-bats. Despite the slow afternoon at the […]

Anthony Rendon Does Some Infield Work Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) took some grounders on the field on Monday ahead of his team's game against the Chicago White Sox. Rendon has been on the injured list since the middle of May but he is slowly ramping up baseball activities as he works his way back to the field. […]

Josh Donaldson To Play Rehab Game At Double-A Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) will play a rehab game for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. Donaldson has been on the injured list since the beginning of April with a hamstring injury, although he is nearing a return to action. The veteran infielder is likely to be ready to return to the Yankees […]

Anthony Rizzo Not Playing Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) is not listed in the starting lineup for his team's Monday matchup against the Seattle Mariners. Rizzo was initially expected to be good to go for the series opener against Seattle but he will sit out after leaving Sunday's game early. The Yankees have DJ LeMahieu playing […]

Michael Soroka - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Nearly three years after he last stepped foot on a major-league mound, Michael Soroka will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett for a start this Monday. Soroka experienced many setbacks in his three-year recovery process. He first tore his Achilles in August 2020 […]

Yoan Moncada Back In The Starting Lineup Monday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is back in the starting lineup Monday when the club opens up a series against Griffin Canning and the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Moncada didn't start Sunday's series finale in Detroit but did go hitless in his lone plate appearance later in the contest. The former top prospect […]

Willie Calhoun Moved Up To Three-Hole Monday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun will hit out of the three-hole for the first time this season when the club openers up a series with the Seattle Mariners on the west coast. It was a slow start to the season for the former top prospect but Calhoun has picked it up of late. […]

Gary Sanchez Claimed Off Waivers By Padres

The San Diego Padres have claimed veteran catcher Gary Sanchez off waivers from the New York Mets after he was designated for assignment last Thursday. The former Yankees backstop made just seven trips to the plate for the Mets, going 1-for-17 with an RBI in that time. It's been a rough stretch for a player […]

Travis d'Arnaud Absent Again Monday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is once again missing from the club's starting lineup Monday night as they open up a series with the lowly Oakland A's. The veteran backstop hasn't seen game action since Friday, when he doubled and scored a run as part of a two-hit effort against the Phillies. The reason behind […]

Aledmys Diaz Hitting Cleanup Monday

Oakland A's utility player Aledmys Diaz is hitting out of the cleanup spot Monday against Braves right-hander Michael Soroka, who happens to be making his season debut. It's a rare spot in the order for Diaz, as Monday marks just his second start of the season out of the four-hole while he is one of […]

Max Muncy Sitting Out Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Nationals due to a hamstring injury. Muncy left Sunday's contest with the Rays after just two plate appearances with the hamstring issue, and it will cost him Monday's series opener with Washington. It's been a big season for […]

Kristian Robinson Reinstated, Assigned To Single-A Visalia

Arizona Diamondbacks' former No. 1 prospect Kristian Robinson was reinstated and optioned to Low-A Visalia on Monday. Following an arrest and subsequent visa complications, the 22-year-old outfielder has not played since 2019. Robinson was previously listed as the minor league's No. 43 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline in 2020. He boasts 60-grade power and 55-grade […]

Yasmani Grandal To Sit Out On Monday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to be a routine day off for the switch-hitting catcher. The 34-year-old has been banged up recently, but appears to finally be back to full health. Seby Zavala will draw the start behind […]

Marcus Stroman Fires Complete-Game Shutout

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman put together a masterpiece on the mound during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning before giving up a leadoff single to Wander Franco. He allowed only a pair of baserunners in what ended up being his fourth career […]

Paul Blackburn Activated, Starting On Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (finger) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The right-hander missed the first two months of the regular season due to a right thumbnail injury he suffered in spring training. He posted a 4.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, with 89 strikeouts over 111.1 innings last season. Blackburn […]

Brent Rooker Absent On Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This appears to be a routine day off for Rooker who has struggled at the plate lately. He's slashing .196/.284/.320 with two homers and 10 RBI in 24 games in May. Hopefully, a rest day will help […]

Cedric Mullins To Undergo Further Testing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) was pulled early during Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The left-handed slugger suffered a right groin strain while trying to beat out an infield single in the eighth inning. Manager Brandon Hyde mentioned that Mullins will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers […]

Lars Nootbaar Exits Early On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (back) was forced to exit early during Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. It sounds like the 25-year-old was removed due to back spasms. He suffered the injury while tracking down a flyball in the third inning. This doesn't sound like a serious injury, so fantasy managers should […]

Jorge Polanco Could Return Soon

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) did sprints and running drills on the field before the team's game on Sunday and looked pretty good. Polanco could return soon from the injured list. The 29-year-old infielder is already eligible to return from the 10-day injured list, and his activation could come as early as Tuesday. […]

Dylan Carlson Hitting From Both Sides Of The Plate

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle), who is rehabbing from a left-ankle sprain, is hitting from both sides of the plate now and is also running again. Carlso will need a minor-league rehab assignment of at least a couple of games before coming off the 10-day injured list. The […]

Ketel Marte Resting On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against right-hander Karl Kauffmann and the Colorado Rockies. Marte has had at least one hit in eight of his last nine starts, but he'll get a breather to begin the week on Memorial Day. He's been very strong at the […]

Carlos Santana Absent On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana (back) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. Santana suffered from lumbar-spine muscle tightness on Sunday and was pulled from the game early, and he'll take a seat to begin the week. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, but this is […]

Lance McCullers Jr. No Longer Throwing Off Mound

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is no longer throwing off a mound in his rehab, according to manager Dusty Baker. "We have to take it slow with Lance until we know that he's 100 percent. That's where it is right now," Baker said. The Astros have backed off McCullers after he began […]