German Marquez Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Colorado Rockies right-handed hurler German Marquez (elbow) will require Tommy John surgery for his elbow injury sustained in his last start on April 26 before landing on the injured list, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. That will keep the 28-year-old out until the middle of next season at the earliest. Marquez was in the […]

Garrett Whitlock's Tests Come Back Clean Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) went to see a doctor on Tuesday regarding his elbow injury, and according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, there is no ulnar nerve damage. The former Rule 5 draft pick experienced pain in his right elbow after his last start on April 22 and was consequently sent […]

Bryce Harper In Tuesday's Lineup At Designated Hitter

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper is making his season debut on Tuesday against Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting third and acting as the designated hitter. The two-time MVP has been out of action all year after undergoing Tommy John surgery during the offseason. In 2022, Harper slashed .286/.364/.514 with 18 homers, […]

Julio Rodriguez Scratched Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) was scratched from Tuesday's batting order after he was originally included on the lineup card, as his back was still bothering him during warm-ups. The phenom has been out of action since leaving the game early on April 29 with back tightness, and clearly, he still needs more time […]

Trent Grisham Getting A Rest Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is absent from Tuesday's starting lineup to take on Graham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds. Grisham has appeared in 29 games this season and has been a solid power provider with four homers and a .440 slugging percentage, but he's still just batting .220 with no stolen bases. Jose […]

Xander Bogaerts Missing From Tuesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with right-hander Graham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old has yet to sit the bench this season and is slashing .304/.392/.500 with six home runs, 22 runs, 13 RBI, and one stolen base across 30 games. […]

Elijah Green - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Elijah Green, OF, Washington Nationals ANALYSIS: The son of a former NFL tight end, Elijah Green became legendary during high school showcase games because of his combination of raw power and speed in a 6'3", 225-pound teenage body. The concern about his potential contact issues set Green just behind Jackson Holliday and Druw Jones among elite prep hitters […]

Gary Sanchez Opts Out Of Contract

San Francisco Giants catcher Gary Sanchez has decided to opt-out of his contract with the team. The 30-year-old signed with the team following spring training, but had an opt-out clause if he wasn't promoted to the big league roster by May 1. Unsurprisingly, Sanchez has decided to move on from the Giants and attempt to […]

Aledmys Diaz Lands On Injured List

Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 30. The 32-year-old was forced to exit early during Saturday's game due to a left hamstring strain. The team was calling it a day-to-day issue, but they decided to place Diaz on the injured list. In a corresponding […]

Tyrone Taylor Activated, Starting On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. That is great news after it was reported Taylor was expected to get back on the field this week. He has been sidelined all of April due to a right elbow sprain. In a corresponding move, outfielder Blake Perkins […]

Tyler Stephenson Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Normally, Stephenson serves as the designated hitter or plays first base whenever he's not behind the plate. However, it appears the team is going to give Stephenson a rest day on Tuesday. The expectation is that […]

Corbin Carroll Remains Out On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Carroll will miss his second straight game after suffering a left knee contusion over the weekend. The 22-year-old was scheduled to undergo a precautionary MRI on Monday. The team hasn't given any updates on Carroll, so […]

Brandon Pfaadt To Debut On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt is officially being called up to make to his big league debut against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The 24-year-old nearly made the MLB roster out of camp this season. So far, he's posted a 3.91 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a 30/6 K/BB ratio over five starts in Triple-A. […]

Rafael Sanchez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Rafael Sanchez, SP, Toronto Blue Jays ANALYSIS: Sanchez signed with the Blue Jays as an international free agent in 2022 and has wasted no time making an impression on the club. The right-hander's repertoire is headlined by a mid-to-upper-90s fastball, as well as a slider and changeup. The latter two pitches could use some […]

Shohei Ohtani Resting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is getting a rest day on Tuesday. The left-handed slugger will sit out of Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. It's the first rest day for Ohtani since April 12, so a much deserved day off for the superstar slugger. So far this season, Ohtani is slashing […]

Jonatan Clase - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jonatan Clase, OF, Seattle Mariners ANALYSIS: 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 […]

Garrett Cooper Still Out Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Bryce Elder. Cooper had stomach issues on Sunday and was pulled from that contest early, and apparently he's still not feeling well enough to play. With the 32-year-old out of action, Yuli Gurriel will […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns Against Twins

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins, playing left field and hitting second in the lineup. It will be Benintendi's first game action since leaving last Friday's contest early after he was hit by a pitch in the elbow. […]

Josh Lowe Sitting Again On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's a bad sign that Lowe has been on the bench for the Rays in three of their last six games, all against right-handed opponents. There just isn't enough playing time to go around for the 25-year-old […]

Travis d'Arnaud Continues To Recover From Concussion

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (concussion), who has had four concussions, remains on the injured list while recovering from his latest head injury on April 8 during a collision at the plate. d'Arnaud has dealt with serious headaches, and the Braves aren't pushing him to get back sooner than recommended. He's getting closer to a […]

Louie Varland To Start Wednesday Against Chicago

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Louie Varland is scheduled to take Tyler Mahle's (elbow) spot in the starting rotation and is listed as the team's starter on Wednesday versus the Chicago White Sox. Varland, the team's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making his second start this year after giving up three runs on […]

Yandy Diaz Back Against Pirates

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, starting at first base and batting leadoff against right-hander Roansy Contreras. The 31-year-old leadoff man missed the team's last two games with soreness in his left shoulder, but it was a minor issue and […]

Avisail Garcia Lands On IL, Marlins Call Up Xavier Edwards

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) on the 10-day injured list with back tightness on Tuesday and called up infield prospect Xavier Edwards from the minors in a corresponding move. Perhaps this is good news for Garcia, as he can get some rest after starting 2023 with a putrid .188/.243/.333 slash line with […]

Triston Casas Absent From Tuesday's Starting Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. It's not a terribly big surprise to see the lefty-swinging youngster get the night off against a left-handed pitcher but it's certainly been a struggle for the 23-year-old so far this season. Casas […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup and in his customary leadoff spot on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Acuna had an injury scare in his first at-bat in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday when he was hit by a pitch on […]

Connor Wong Returns To Starting Lineup

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong is back in Tuesday's starting lineup and will take on the Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. It's of zero surprise that Wong gets the starting nod against a left-handed pitcher after Reese McGuire started Monday's contest against right-hander Jose Berrios. It's been a fairly strict platoon behind the […]

Oscar Colas Optioned Amid Lengthy Slump

Chicago White Sox outfielder Oscar Colas has been optioned to Triple-A amid a lengthy slump at the big-league level. The 24-year-old Colas is in a 5-for-40 skid while he's hitting just .211 with one homer, two steals, and a .541 OPS across 84 plate appearances on the season. It's certainly a disappointing circumstance considering how […]

Joe Kelly Placed On Paternity List

Chicago White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly has been placed on the paternity list as part of a flurry of roster moves on the south side. It has been a tough start to the season for the right-hander but better times should be on the horizon. While Kelly owns a 7.71 ERA in just 4 2/3 […]

Brandon Pfaadt Could Debut On Wednesday

With the Arizona Diamondbacks listing Wednesday's starter as TBD, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic speculates that the club could promote top pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt to oppose the Texas Rangers. Music to fantasy managers ears that have been waiting for his promotion. The 24-year-old is one of the top pitching prospects in the game […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Cade Povich, SP, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: Povich is a talented southpaw who was selected in the third round of the 2021 draft by the Twins before being flipped to Baltimore at the trade deadline. A mid-90s fastball headlines his well-rounded, five-pitch repertoire. In addition to the heater, he boasts a changeup, slider, curveball, and […]