Trevor Rogers Still In No-Throw Status

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (biceps) is still in a no-throw status Monday after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left biceps strain on April 21. The 25-year-old exited his fourth start early and had compiled a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 24.1% strikeout rate to start the season. Rogers said […]

Johnny Cueto To Pitch In Extended Game Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (biceps) is scheduled to throw three innings in an extended game on Wednesday. The 37-year-old veteran has been dealing with right biceps tightness since Spring Training and exited his Marlins debut on April 3. Cueto was a surprise fantasy asset last season with the White Sox, so it is […]

Sandy Alcantara Throws Bullpen Monday, Should Start Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (biceps) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Monday and is scheduled to start Wednesday's game at the Braves. Alcantara has been dealing with mild right biceps tendinitis since his last start on April 16. Hopefully, the 2022 National League Cy Young winner will be fully healthy, as he has not […]

Michael Brantley Begins Triple-A Rehab Assignment Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder), who had shoulder surgery in August and has been rehabbing since the start of the season, went 1-for-1 with a walk in his first game of a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land. The 35-year-old is expected to remain with the Space Cowboys for at least a week, […]

Andrew Cossetti Continues To Hit Exceptionally Well

Minnesota Twins catching prospect Andrew Cossetti is a talented player whose offensive ability has been on full display. After posting incredible numbers at the plate in college (St. Joseph's), the backstop has wasted no time transitioning his offensive skills to pro ball. Most notably, his 43 homers over four NCAA seasons set a program record. […]

Brycen Mautz Strikes Out 11 In Perfect Outing

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Brycen Mautz, a left-hander, was a second-round pick in the 2022 draft. The San Diego product has a mid-90s fastball that induces plenty of ground balls, as well as a deceptive sweeping slider that serves as a phenomenal putaway pitch. Finally, he also throws a sinker, which plays nicely […]

Jonatan Clase Posting Big Numbers In Minors

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Jonatan Clase, at 5-foot-9 and 150 pounds, is an undersized speed threat who signed with the club back in 2018. Scouts instantly fell in love with his baserunning, but once he joined the Mariners' organization, he started to show off promising bat-to-ball skills and equally impressive power. The outfielder's top-notch bat […]

Gavin Williams Strikes Out Eight In Latest Outing

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Gavin Williams, 23, is a big-bodied right-hander whom the club selected with the 23rd overall pick back in 2021. He has wasted no time showing off his skills in the minors, headlined by a fantastic fastball that touches triple-digits. Williams supports his high-velocity heater with a trio of effective complementary offerings: […]

Chris Bassitt Says His Back Is Fine

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (back) said his back injury is fine and that he "won't even miss a bullpen" session. Bassitt left his start early on Monday against the Chicago White Sox due to right lower back tightness, but apparently it's not serious enough to land him on the injured list or […]

Jackson Holliday Promoted To High-A

Baltimore Orioles No. 2 prospect Jackson Holliday earned a promotion to High-A Aberdeen on Monday. The decision follows a torrid 13-game stint with Single-A Delmarva to begin the season. In that span, Holliday accrued a .392/.523/.667 slash line, including two home runs, six doubles, one triple, and three stolen bases. The 19-year-old shortstop is still […]

Chris Bassitt Leaves Monday Start With Lower Back Tightness

Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt left his Monday start against the Chicago White Sox with right lower back tightness. Bassitt left with one out in the seventh inning after he bounced a pitch. He immediately signaled to the trainer after the offering and left the game. There is no timetable […]

Yennier Cano Earns Save Monday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Yennier Cano tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Cano struck out two and did not allow a baserunner in the frame while notching three swinging strikes on just 12 pitches. The Orioles turned to Cano for the save after they had […]

Yu Chang Leaves Monday's Game Early

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang left his team's Monday night game against the Baltimore Orioles with an injury to his left wrist. Chang left in the middle of an at-bat during the seventh inning after going 0-for-3 in the 5-4 loss to Baltimore. The veteran infielder appeared to be in obvious discomfort but there […]

Chris Bassitt Leaves Monday's Start With Apparent Injury

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt left his Monday start in the seventh inning with an apparent injury. Bassitt had one out in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox before departing. He wound up allowing two runs on three hits in 6 1/3 innings while striking out four and walking three. The Blue […]

Mitch Haniger Activated And Batting Third Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Haniger is batting third and will play left field in his return from a Grade 1 oblique strain. The start will mark Haniger's season debut after he strained his left oblique in late March. The Giants signed Haniger to […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, Carlos Rodon, Raisel Iglesias

As we turn the corner toward May, injuries continue to cause chaos for fantasy managers. Fortunately, some notable performers are making progress and nearing a return. However, others aren't as fortunate. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, and Carlos Rodon, among others. For those […]

Justyn Henry-Malloy - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Justyn Henry-Malloy, OF, Detroit Tigers ANALYSIS: A new addition to my top-25 prospects list this week, Justyn-Henry Malloy has gotten off to a hot start in 2023 after his breakout 2022 campaign. After another two hits on Sunday, Malloy is now up to a ridiculous .391/.538/.580 slash line this season with four doubles, three […]

Jake McCarthy Demoted To Ninth In Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy has been moved down to the nine-hole in the club's lineup for Monday's contest with Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller. It's just the fourth time this season McCarthy has started in the nine-spot and the first since April 15. The youngster is off to a disappointing start to his […]

Geraldo Perdomo Leading Off For First Time Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo is hitting out of the leadoff spot Monday as he takes on Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller. It's the first time he's started out of the leadoff spot in his career as the 23-year-old has largely hit ninth to this point across the first 176 games of his big-league […]

Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Colton Cowser, OF, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: After a slow start to the season in Triple-A, Colton Cowser has really turned up the heat over the last week and a half. Over the last 10 days, Cowser is slashing a robust .447/.533/.789 with six extra-base hits, three home runs, and a steal with a 7/9 […]

Blue Jays Officially Call Up Nate Pearson

The Toronto Blue Jays officially recalled right-hander Nate Pearson from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday and placed right-hander Adam Cimber (back, shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right rhomboid strain. Pearson, once one of Toronto's top starting pitching prospects, has moved to relief due to injuries in recent seasons. The hard-throwing 26-year-old has looked […]

Yordan Alvarez Out With Neck Discomfort

Updating a previous post, Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) is out of Monday's starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays due to neck discomfort. The Astros have sent him back to Houston to be examined, and it's unclear if he'll need a stint on the injured list or if he'll be available during […]

Drey Jameson Likely To Be Sent To Minors

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Drey Jameson appears to have been sent to the minors as his locker sits empty at Chase Field in Arizona. Jameson has struggled of late and the club needed to make a roster move to clear space for Monday's starter Tommy Henry who will toe the rubber in place of the recently […]

Brian Anderson Moves Into Cleanup Spot Monday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman/right fielder Brian Anderson will move up into the cleanup spot for Monday's contest against the Detroit Tigers and lefty Matthew Boyd. It's just the second start of the season out of the four-hole for Anderson who has made 21 starts and appeared in 22 games to this point. His Brewers tenure […]

Mike Brosseau Hitting Out Of Leadoff Spot Monday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Brosseau is back in the starting lineup on Monday and will hit leadoff against Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd. It's the fifth start of the season out of the leadoff spot for Brosseau who specializes in preying on left-handed pitching. The 29-year-old is a career .277 hitter with an .809 […]

Rowdy Tellez Sitting Against Lefty Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez is not in Monday's starting lineup versus left-hander Matthew Boyd and the Detroit Tigers. Luke Voit will take over at first and hit fifth. The lefty-swinging Tellez has enjoyed a big season to this point with seven homers and an .880 OPS across 20 games, all but one of […]

Brayan Bello Optioned To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox optioned right-hander Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester on Monday and recalled left-hander Brennan Bernardino from Worcester in a corresponding move. With the Red Sox moving to a five-man rotation for the time being, Bello will be the odd man out, with Tanner Houck earning a spot over Bello with a strong […]

Luis Arraez Sitting Out Again

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez is out of the starting lineup again on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. It will be the second day in a row that Arraez isn't starting, and it remains to be seen if he has suffered a setback with a minor left index finger injury that he dealt with […]

Kris Bryant Back In Monday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (lower body) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Cal Quantrill after he was removed from Saturday's game early with an injury. Bryant is starting in right field and is hitting third in the lineup. Bryant did not play on Sunday, but he'll […]

George Springer To Sit Out On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This appears to be a routine rest day for Springer on Monday. He probably needs it after starting in 16 straight games. It'll be Cavan Biggio drawing a start in right field and batting […]