Spencer Jones Off To Hot Start

Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones is off to a blisteringly hot start in High-A, slashing .500/.550/1.167 with three home runs and seven RBI through four games. His large 6'7" frame draws comparisons to Yankees superstar Aaron Judge, and with the potential for power production already exhibited, it is not an asinine comparison. A string of […]

Joe Musgrove Could Make Rehab Start Friday

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) played catch on Tuesday and could make a minor-league rehab start as soon as Friday. Left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) will also make his first rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. Musgrove made a rehab outing on April 6 […]

Luis Garcia Returns To Lineup Against Angels

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (hamstring) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Griffin Canning. Garcia started at the keystone and is hitting sixth in the batting order. The 22-year-old infielder hadn't played since leaving last Friday's game early due to hamstring tightness. Michael Chavis moved back […]

Anthony Santander Not Playing Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is not in the team's starting lineup against left-hander Ken Waldichuk and the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday because he's dealing with a sore back, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper said it's "not a huge deal," though, so Santander should be available off the bench and treated as day-to-day […]

Darick Hall Expected To Miss Two Months

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall (thumb) had successful right thumb surgery to fix his UCL with Dr. Pedro Beredjiklian in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday morning. Hall is expected to be out around two months. The 27-year-old was set for regular playing time at first base for the Phillies this year after Rhys Hoskins (knee) […]

Jackson Chourio Clubs Two Home Runs

Brewers top prospect Jackson Chourio hit his first two home runs of the 2023 Double-A season in a game for the Biloxi Shuckers. The right-handed hitter's first home run was an opposite-field line-drive home run in the fifth. His second was a walk-off two-run homer hit to left-center. The 19-year-old continues his meteoric rise from […]

Masataka Yoshida Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the undefeated Tampa Bay Rays due to right hamstring soreness. The Red Sox are taking a cautious approach with the 29-year-old rookie early in the season, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. He's off to […]

Kumar Rocker Dominates In Season Debut

Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker made his first start of the 2023 season with the High-A Hickory Crawdads. He went five innings deep, striking out eight batters and allowing just two hits. It's the 2022 first-round pick's first pro appearance, but he was elite in college with a 2.89 ERA as a Vanderbilt Commodore. While […]

German Marquez Goes On IL, Rockies Recall Nolan Jones

The Colorado Rockies placed starting pitcher German Marquez (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right forearm injury and recalled infielder/outfielder Nolan Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Marquez doesn't have any structural damage in his arm, so he should come off the IL when eligible. Colorado's ace has made […]

Rangers Place Corey Seager On IL, Activate Leody Taveras

The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hamstring strain and activated outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Seager has a Grade 2 hammy strain, so he's expected to miss a minimum of four weeks. The 28-year-old injured himself […]

Kody Clemens Gets Rare Start Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Kody Clemens will hit ninth and play first base in a rare start Wednesday versus the Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera. It's just the third start and appearance on the season for Klemens as the Phillies look to get as many left-handed bats into the starting lineup as possible against Cabrera. An […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is back in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Gurriel got the night off last night with Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee but also because he's scuffled out of the gate with his new club. Acquired from the Blue Jays in an off-season blockbuster, […]

Christian Walker Back In Starting Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker will return to the starting lineup Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday versus the Brewers. It was a good day to give Walker his first breather of the season, not only because Corbin Burnes was on the mound for Milwaukee, but Walker has really struggled to begin the season. After […]

Brandon Marsh Back In Starting Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh will return to the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Miami Marlins. Marsh got a breather Tuesday night when left-hander Jesus Luzardo toed the rubber for Miami but returns to take on right-hander Edward Cabrera on Wednesday. Marsh has been scorching-hot to begin the young season as he's hitting a robust […]

Ian Happ Gets Three-Year Extension From Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has inked a three-year, $61 million contract extension with the club that will run from 2024-2026. One of the more underrated players in the game, Happ was scheduled to hit the open market this winter but instead appears set for another three seasons in the Windy City. The 28-year-old is […]

Kyle Farmer Exits Early Following Hit By Pitch Wednesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer exited Wednesday's game after being hit in the head by a pitch from White Sox starter Lucas Giolito. It was a scary scene as Farmer went down hard before walking off slowly with a towel over the side of his head. Farmer struck out in his first plate appearance before […]

Brett Phillips Makes First Start Of The Season Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brett Phillips will make his first start of the season Wednesday afternoon against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Phillips has appeared in five games this season but has made just one trip to the plate as he's either entered games as a pinch runner or defensive replacement. The well-traveled Phillips spent last […]

Garrett Cooper Not Starting Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper is out of Wednesday's starting lineup after leaving Tuesday's contest with a leg injury. While the issue doesn't appear serious, the Marlins will give Cooper the day off against a tough right-hander in the Phillies' Zack Wheeler. A late bloomer, Cooper's bat has been above average in his career […]

Brian Anderson On The Bench Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson is on the bench to start Wednesday's contest versus right-hander Drey Jameson and the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the first day off of the season for the former Marlin as Anderson has been one of the early-season surprises at the plate. The veteran is hitting .303 with three homers, […]

Luke Voit Returns To Starting Lineup Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Luke Voit will return to the club's starting lineup Wednesday versus the D-backs and right-hander Drey Jameson. Voit sat out Tuesday night's 7-1 win over the D-backs and will appear in his sixth game of the season Wednesday. The 2020 home run king is struggling out of the gate this season, […]

Kolten Wong Still Near The Bottom Of The Order

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong is in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs, batting eighth and playing the keystone. The two-time Gold Glove winner is struggling to begin 2023, slashing .118/.225/.118 with three runs and three RBI in 10 games. Wong started the season at the top of […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes A Day Off

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It looks like Alvarez is getting a normal day of rest in the series finale against the Pirates in a matinee affair. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger dealt with some left hand soreness in spring training, but it […]

Edouard Julien Making MLB Debut Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Edouard Julien is making his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito, starting at second base and batting eighth in the lineup. Julien was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to take the roster spot of Joey Gallo (side), and the Twins could use him […]

Gleyber Torres Available To Play Wednesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip) said he's available to play on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and is feeling much better after leaving Tuesday's game with hip flexor tightness. Torres is a little bit sore, and he'll start Wednesday's game on the bench. In his place, Oswaldo Cabrera will start at the […]

Carlos Correa Remains Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Correa is dealing with some back spasms and will miss his third straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day, and hopefully he'll be able to return for the weekend. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican […]

Joey Gallo Set To Start Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (side) is feeling good and is heading to Triple-A St. Paul to get at-bats before rejoining the Twins when he's eligible to come off the 10-day injured list. The Twins initially thought Gallo would avoid the injured list, but he was put on the IL on Tuesday with a […]

DJ LeMahieu Day-To-Day With Quad Tightness

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (quadriceps) is dealing with quadriceps tightness and is day-to-day right now, according to manager Aaron Boone. As a result, LeMahieu is out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, so the 34-year-old could be back soon for the Yanks and […]

Edwin Diaz Thinks He Could Pitch This Year

Is there a chance that New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) could return to pitch this year? "If everything goes well, I think I can be back quicker than eight months…. I might throw this year," Diaz said. The hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed reliever had surgery to fix a torn patellar tendon that he suffered […]

Dansby Swanson Not Playing Wednesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Swanson was pulled early from Tuesday's game after experiencing cramping in his left side. The good news is it doesn't sound serious, and the 29-year-old had four singles in the first five innings before departing prematurely on […]

Andrew Benintendi Leading Off Again Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is batting leadoff for the second consecutive game on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. He'll face Sonny Gray and the Minnesota Twins. With Tim Anderson (knee) on the shelf for the time being, the Sox will likely keep Benintendi at the top of the lineup until the shortstop returns. The […]