Carlos Correa Likely To Return Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is working out at shortstop on Tuesday and is likely to return from the COVID-19 injured list and play on Wednesday. The fact that he's working out with the team suggests that he's cleared the league's COVID protocols after testing positive for the virus on May 31. If the 27-year-old […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (calf) is back in left field and is hitting in his usual No. 2 spot in the batting order on Tuesday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. Benintendi didn't play on Monday while dealing with a tight calf, but he's back in there on Tuesday and should be […]

Travis Swaggerty Making Debut Against Tigers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Travis Swaggerty is making his major league debut on Tuesday, starting in center field and batting ninth against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Swaggerty was brought up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday after hitting .280/.362/.439 with four home runs, 22 RBI and five stolen bases in 35 games for Indianapolis. The former […]

Tyler O'Neill Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Jake Walsh to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. O'Neill will return to St. Louis after going 5-for-13 with a home run on his three-game minor league rehab assignment. The 26-year-old outfielder is hitting just .195/.256/.297 […]

James Karinchak Begins Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher James Karinchak (shoulder) threw 21 pitches in a third of an inning last Wednesday in his first minor league rehab outing at Triple-A Columbus. Karinchak felt good after making his first appearance since Oct. 1 of last year. He threw a side session on Friday but struggled again in game action […]

Braves Acquire Jacob Webb From Diamondbacks

The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Jacob Webb from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. Webb will be available on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. In a corresponding move, the Braves placed right-hander Collin McHugh on the COVID-19 injured list. Webb spent the last three years with the Braves before he was […]

Henry Davis Begins Rehabbing

Pittsburgh Pirates catching prospect Henry Davis (wrist) is rehabbing with the Florida Complex League Pirates after he missed almost a month with a non-displaced fracture of his left wrist. Davis was the No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft and was hitting a strong .333/.454/.598 with a 1.051 OPS, six home runs, 24 RBI, […]

A's Reinstate Stephen Vogt From Injured List

The Oakland Athletics reinstated catcher Stephen Vogt (knee) from the injured list on Tuesday and called up infielder Matt Davidson from Triple-A Las Vegas. In corresponding moves, Sheldon Neuse was optioned to the minors and reliever Parker Markel was designated for assignment. Vogt was out with a sprained right knee since late April, and he […]

Jeimer Candelario To IL, Austin Meadows Activated

The Detroit Tigers placed infielder Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left shoulder subluxation and reinstated outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Candelario's placement on the IL is retroactive to June 6. Meadows has been out due to symptoms of vertigo, and […]

James Paxton Turning A Corner In His Rehab

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow) is turning a corner in his rehab from Tommy John surgery after he was delayed due to posterior left elbow soreness. "He threw up to 150 [feet], I think it was, two days ago," manager Alex Cora said on June 6. "He played catch today again. He's pushing […]

Matt Barnes Could Be Back Soon

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team remains hopeful that relief pitcher Matt Barnes (shoulder) will miss the minimum time on the injured list and return to the team on June 15. Barnes felt pain in his shoulder while warming up on May 30 and was put on the injured list the […]

Hansel Robles To Pitch In Rehab Game Tuesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles (back) threw live batting practice on June 4 and felt good, and the plan is for him to pitch an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Skipper Alex Cora said Robles will likely rejoin the team when they begin a series against the Los Angeles Angels later this […]

Starting Pitcher Breakouts and Sell Highs for Fantasy Baseball: K-BB% Risers

Now that we're a couple of months into the season, we have the ability to track month-to-month changes to see if any players are making adjustments. Sometimes these changes can manifest in a clear difference in results, while other times we can start to see some changes under the surface that have not yet shown […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/7/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/7/22 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 […]

Jason Vosler Optioned To Minors

The San Francisco Giants optioned third baseman Jason Vosler to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. Vosler's demotion likely means that Darin Ruf will return from the bereavement list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies. Vosler has been good for the Giants in 17 games this year, so we'd expect him to return at […]

Dillon Peters Going On Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Dillon Peters is being placed on the 15-day injured list with an undisclosed injury on Tuesday, per the league's transactions page. The move will be retroactive to June 3. Peters will be eligible to come off the injured list on June 18. The 29-year-old southpaw has made 16 appearances (four starts) for […]

Eduardo Escobar Hits For Cycle Monday Night

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar became the first Met to hit for the cycle in 10 years on Monday night in the win over the San Diego Padres. "It's unbelievable," said Escobar, who finished 4-for-5 with six RBI in the Mets 11-5 win over the Padres. "It's hard, hitting the cycle at this […]

Danny Jansen Fine After Hit By Pitch

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that catcher Danny Jansen (hand) is "fine" after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the eighth inning on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. Jansen finished off the game behind the plate and is undergoing precautionary X-rays to make sure there's no structural damage […]

Tyler Gilbert To Start For Diamondbacks On Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be calling up starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert from Triple-A Reno and he will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 28-year-old has had a rough year on the mound thus far. Over three appearances (two starts) for the Diamondbacks in 2021, he's gone 0-2 with […]

Edward Cabrera To Make His Second Start Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera will make his second start of the season on Tuesday when the team takes on the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old made his season debut last Wednesday and was extremely impressive. Despite having the unenviable task of pitching against the Rockies in Colorado, he threw six shutout innings and allowed […]

Trevor Rosenthal To Pitch For Scouts On Tuesday

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal will be hosting a showcase for MLB teams at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens on Tuesday. The 32-year-old underwent thoracic outlet surgery in April of last year. He was a member of the Oakland Athletics at the time, but never wound up making an appearance for the team. The […]

Josh Taylor To Throw Another Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor (back) completed a bullpen session this past Sunday. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Taylor will throw another bullpen session soon, then face live hitters. After that, he will likely be sent out on a rehab assignment. Taylor has yet to pitch in the majors this year […]

Erik Swanson To Make One More Rehab Outing

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Erik Swanson (elbow) began a rehab assignment at High-A Everett this past Saturday. He is slated to make one more rehab appearance with the team before rejoining the Mariners during the team's upcoming homestand, which spans from June 10 to June 19. The right-hander has been a dependable arm out of […]

Aaron Civale Completes Side Session On Monday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (glute) threw a side session on Monday. According to Guardians manager Terry Francona, Civale will be going through some fielding practice on Tuesday. After completing that, he'll move on to the next step in his recovery. He'll likely be sent out on a rehab assignment within the next week […]

J.B. Bukauskas Experiencing Hamstring Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (shoulder, hamstring) was slated to throw a live pitching session this week. However, he began experiencing hamstring tightness and the session was pushed back. The 25-year-old right-hander was diagnosed with a Grade 2 teres major strain during spring training and he has been working his way back ever since. […]

Alek Manoah Set To Face Royals Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah will be the starter on Tuesday night as the Blue Jays continue their series in Kansas City against the Royals. A matchup against the Royals should be a favorable matchup for Manoah, who despite being one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, is susceptible to giving up […]

J.D. Martinez Goes 2-for-3, Doubles Versus Angels

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 2-for-3 with a double on Monday as the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 in the series opener. Martinez is currently on a four-game hitting streak, and the 34-year-old is 5-for-16 over that stretch with two extra-base hits and three runs scored. Martinez is off […]

Alejandro Kirk Pushes Hitting Streak To Four Games

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk pushed his hitting streak to four consecutive games on Monday as the Blue Jays routed the Kansas City Royals 8-0 in the series opener. Kirk is quietly becoming one of the most dependable players in terms of getting on base in baseball this year. Kirk ranks in the top […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 9

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]

Shane McClanahan Looks To Continue Strong Start

There are very few starting pitchers in Major League Baseball who have enjoyed a better start to 2022 than Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan. Through the first eight weeks of the season, McClanahan ranks in the 95th percentile in whiff rate, the 91st percentile in chase rate, the 98th percentile in strikeout rate and […]