Dylan Carlson Could Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said the team has been happy with outfielder Dylan Carlson's (hamstring) progress. He is receiving the day off on Thursday, and if his left hamstring passes all of the tests, he'll rejoin the team in St. Louis on Friday. Carlson has gone 5-for-13 (.385) with a home run and […]

Lance Lynn Joining White Sox Soon?

Chicago White Sox skipper Tony La Russa said that starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) felt good after his minor league rehab start on Wednesday night and is optimistic about being ready to return to the big-league roster. The White Sox will evaluate how Lynn feels in a day or two before making the final call […]

Eloy Jimenez Pulled Off Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is dealing with what the team is calling "normal leg soreness" and the White Sox are pulling him from his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. It's not unexpected, considering it's a part of his return from surgery, but they are hoping he can return next week. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/9/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/9/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Max Muncy Activated From Injured List Thursday

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder Max Muncy (elbow) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Muncy was out for two weeks with left elbow inflammation. It's the same elbow he injured on the final game of the regular season last year that […]

Andrew Kittredge Likely Headed For Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that closer Andrew Kittredge (elbow) is likely headed for surgery to have a loose body removed from his elbow, and he'll be out at least a month. Kittredge went back on the injured list on Thursday, and although it could've been worse, he'll still be out for an […]

Matt Strahm Picks Up Third Save Wednesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Strahm picked up his third save of the season on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. John Schreiber opened the ninth inning for Boston, but they turned to Strahm after he picked up his second save of the year on Tuesday. […]

Jonathan Aranda Has Impressed In Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Jonathan Aranda has been putting together an impressive season for Triple-A Durham. The infielder took big strides last year in his offensive game by hitting a career-high in batting average at .330, home runs with 14 and RBI with 65 between High-A and Single-A. Aranda has built off of that […]

Nathan Eovaldi Dealing With Hip Tightness

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (hip) has been dealing with right hip tightness that may have contributed to his reduced velocity during his outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, where his average fastball velocity of 94 mph was the slowest in a start since 2012. Eovaldi still tossed five scoreless innings […]

Brandon Woodruff Throwing Off Mound Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) is throwing off a mound on Thursday for the first time since he injured his ankle 13 days ago. Woodruff might not be able to return from the injured list when he's eligible on June 12, but he might not be far off after that. The 29-year-old right-hander […]

Khalil Lee Called Up By Mets

The New York Mets recalled outfielder Khalil Lee from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, giving the team some more depth with both first baseman Pete Alonso and outfielder Starling Marte injured. Lee was demoted from Syracuse to High-A St. Lucie last month because he was struggling so badly. After a week retooling his swing, he returned […]

Josh Winckowski Continues To Impress In Triple-A

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Josh Winckowski threw a gem for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. The right-hander tossed seven innings and allowed three hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out six on the evening. Winckowski has been having an excellent year for Worcester and improved to 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA and 0.96 WHIP […]

Willson Contreras Avoids Arbitration Thursday

The Chicago Cubs and catcher Willson Contreras avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a $9.625 million salary for the 2022 season, according to a source. Contreras was asking for $10.25 million, while the Cubs had countered at $9 million. Contreras was scheduled for an arbitration hearing on Thursday, but the two sides will […]

Nolan Arenado Back In There Against Rays

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (knee) is back in the starting lineup at third base and is batting third in the order against Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan on Thursday. Arenado was held out on Wednesday due to knee soreness after he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday. Fantasy managers will […]

Logan O'Hoppe Continues Impressive Season In Double-A

Philadelphia Phillies catcher prospect Logan O'Hoppe continued his strong season with his third homer in four games for Double-A Reading on Wednesday. O'Hoppe continues to have a strong season behind the dish for Reading and has become one of the top catcher prospects in the game. Already known as a good defender, O'Hoppe has been […]

Brandon Drury Returns Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Brandon Drury (Achilles) is back at third base and is hitting second on Thursday against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies. Drury was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup with right Achilles soreness, but it obviously wasn't very serious, as he's back in there a day later. The 29-year-old has been displaying plenty […]

Andrew Kittredge Heading Back To Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed closer Andrew Kittredge (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right elbow discomfort and recalled right-hander Calvin Faucher from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Kittredge's injured list placement is retroactive to June 8. The 32-year-old right-hander has five saves and a solid 3.15 ERA in 20 relief […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Hits Another Homer In Triple-A

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Vinnie Pasquantino continues to rake for Triple-A Omaha. On Wednesday, the slugger went 1-for-3 and went yard for his 16th homer of the season. Pasquantino has torn the cover off of the ball in Triple-A with a .282 batting average, 16 homers and 55 RBI. The Royals seem to […]

Freddie Freeman Goes Hitless Over Four At-Bats Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a rough game at the plate in the team's 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. It was his first three-strikeout game of the year and only the eighth time this season he'd struck out multiple times in a […]

Nick Ahmed Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred shortstop Nick Ahmed (shoulder) from the COVID-19 injured list to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Ahmed had been on the COVID-19 injured list for about three weeks. While he was out on a rehab assignment recently, he began feeling right shoulder soreness, so the team shut him down. He has […]

Luis Robert Snags His Eighth Stolen Base On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in the team's 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. He is now 8-for-9 on stolen base attempts on the year. Injuries have held the 24-year-old phenom to 40 games on the year. He has a season-long slash […]

Kyle Tucker Extends Hitting Streak To Eight Games

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in the team's 6-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. He has now recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight games. Tucker has a gaudy .400/.516/.680 slash line through the first week of June. He's hit two […]

Daulton Jefferies To Undergo Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo thoracic outlet surgery on Monday. He was first diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome a few weeks ago, but was seeking a second opinion. He recently received that second opinion from Dr. Gregory Pearl in Dallas and Pearl will be the doctor performing the surgery […]

Jose Ramirez Tallies Two Hits, Swipes A Bag On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in the team's 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Ramirez had gone a combined 0-for-11 with two walks over the team's previous three games, so it was nice to see him break out […]

Eguy Rosario Has Career Night For Triple-A El Paso

San Diego Padres second base prospect Eguy Rosario had a career night for Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday. The 22-year-old went 4-for-5 with three runs, two home runs and six RBI in a victory against Triple-Albuquerque. Rosario is now hitting .241 with five home runs, 20 RBI and 10 stolen bases. Undersized at 5'9, Rosario […]

Pete Alonso Calls His Injury A Best Case Scenario

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) spoke to reporters about his right hand injury prior to Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He stated, "I'm kind of surprised, in a good way, how it feels today." He also added, "This is probably the best case scenario, for sure." Alonso is currently being […]

Tylor Megill Officially Set To Return On Friday

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (biceps) has been named the team's starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Megill has been on the injured list since May 11 due to biceps tendinitis. He made a rehab start at Double-A Binghamton this past Sunday. He pitched 3 2/3 innings and allowed three […]

Gunnar Henderson Makes Mark In Triple-A Debut

Baltimore Orioles shortstop/third base prospect Gunnar Henderson started his debut off with a bang for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Promoted earlier in the week, Henderson went yard in his first at-bat for Norfolk and would finish the contest 2-for-4. At the young age of 20, Henderson is the youngest competitor in Triple-A at the moment. […]

Aaron Nola Tosses Gem Vs. Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola threw eight shutout innings while striking out six and allowing four hits on Wednesday as the Phillies shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0. Nola is looking a little bit inconsistent in recent performances and will be hoping to build on this performance in his next home start, as the […]

Austin Riley Goes 2-for-4, Hits Home Run Wednesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI on Wednesday as the Braves beat the rebuilding Oakland Athletics by a score of 13-2 to push their winning streak to seven in a row. In June, Riley has gone 10-for-31 with three home runs and nine RBI while slashing […]