Jeimer Candelario Dealing With Lower-Back Injury

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) spoke up on Tuesday about a lower-back injury that he's been dealing with. The Reds are looking at Candelario, who is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's divisional tilt against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Spencer Steer is at first base and batting […]

Austin Hays Has "Tender" Hamstring

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals due to a "tender" hamstring that is being looked at. Hays has been one of the hotter bats in baseball lately, so fantasy managers would hate to lose the 29-year-old […]

A.J. Minter's Injury Being Called "Pretty Significant"

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza called left-handed reliever A.J. Minter's (lat) injury "pretty significant," and season-ending surgery is a possibility. Minter strained his lat on Saturday against the division-rival Washington Nationals and might have to miss the rest of the 2025 season as a result. It would be a big blow for the Mets' […]

Brandon Nimmo Out Sick On Tuesday

Updating a previous report, New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (illness) is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with some sort of flu, according to Newsday's Laura Albanese. Nimmo is getting an IV and could be available to play off the bench. With Nimmo under the weather, Jose Azocar will […]

Cole Ragans Won't Start On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (groin) will not make his regularly scheduled start in Tampa against the Rays on Wednesday, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Instead, the Royals will call up pitching prospect Noah Cameron to make the start in Ragans' place on Wednesday. Ragans was pulled from his last start last Thursday against […]

Dylan Moore Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Hip Inflammation

The Seattle Mariners announced on Tuesday that they placed infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore (hip) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 26) and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The team also moved right-handed reliever Gregory Santos (knee) to the 60-day injured list with right-knee inflammation. It's […]

Cam Smith Taking The Day Off Against Tigers

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Cam Smith will retreat to the bench for the second game of a series on Tuesday against the visiting Detroit Tigers at Daikin Park. Zach Dezenzo draws into the lineup in right field and will bat seventh against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. After turning heads with his performance in spring training […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday and is batting third against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Reese Olson at Daikin Park. Alvarez exited Monday's game against the Tigers early after hitting a single in the seventh inning, but the Astros never gave an official injury […]

Masyn Winn In The Two-Hole Against Reds

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is hitting second on Tuesday against the hosting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Brady Singer at Great American Ball Park. With Winn moving up from the nine-hole that he's occupied all season, the Cardinals will move center fielder Victor Scott II down to ninth on Tuesday. Although Winn hasn't done […]

Dansby Swanson Dropped To Eighth In Batting Order

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been dropped to eighth in the batting order for Tuesday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander Andrew Heaney at PNC Park. Swanson had been batting fifth all year for the Cubbies, but he'll drop a couple spots this week while hitting just .181 (21-for-116) in his first 29 […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Nick Kurtz, Andrew Painter, Coby Mayo

Fantasy managers have already seen top prospects make an impact early in the season. Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe has a 2.70 ERA across four starts, Boston Red Sox infielder Kristian Campbell is hitting .305 with three home runs and 10 RBI, and Minnesota Twins utility specialist Luke Keaschall was hitting .368 with three extra-base […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Pete Crow-Armstrong, Andrew Heaney, Anthony Volpe, Devin Williams, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 5 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Andrew Heaney, Anthony Volpe, Devin Williams, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a […]

Brandon Nimmo Sitting After Monster Day On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo had a career day at the plate on Monday but finds himself on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the bump. Jose Azocar will start in left field and will bat ninth against Rodriguez. Nimmo went 4-for-6 with two home […]

Brooks Raley Placed On Injured List

After signing left-handed reliever Brooks Raley (elbow) to a one-year major-league deal earlier this month with a team option for the 2026 season, the New York Mets placed him on the 15-day injured list. The Mets also moved left-hander Sean Manaea (oblique) to the 60-day IL to open up a 40-man roster spot for Raley. […]

Dedniel Nunez Eligible To Be Recalled

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that right-handed reliever Dedniel Nunez's post-spring ramp-up if finished and he can be recalled to the major leagues whenever he's needed. Nunez was eligible to be called up from Triple-A Syracuse on April 11, but he remains on the farm for now after missing the […]

Brayan Rocchio Heads To The Bench On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Twins. The 24-year-old has been cold at the plate to start the year, but more so as of late, going 1-for-17 (.059) over his last five games. Gabriel Arias will slide over and man short while Daniel Schneemann will occupy the keystone, […]

Josh Naylor Resting For First Time This Year

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor will take his first day off of the season in Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Pavin Smith is getting the start at first base and will hit seventh against Mets left-hander David Peterson. Naylor will get a long overdue day of rest on Tuesday […]

Daulton Varsho Reinstated From Injured List And Starting On Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they reinstated outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-hander Paxton Schultz and infielder Will Wagner to Triple-A Buffalo in corresponding moves. Varsho is making his 2025 debut on Tuesday in center field while batting sixth against Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. […]

Jose Trevino Resting Against Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino will take a seat on the bench for the start of the second game of the series on Tuesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. Austin Wynns is behind the plate to catch right-hander Brady Singer and will bat ninth against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. […]

Jonah Bride Starting At Third For Twins Following Three-Hit Game

Minnesota Twins infielder Jonah Bride will get the start at third base in Tuesday's matchup against the Guardians. Bride, who was acquired earlier this month from the Marlins, recorded a three-hit effort on Monday and is 6-for-11 (.545) over his last three games. The Twins have a low implied run total for this one as […]

Jake Fraley Returns To Reds Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (quadriceps) is starting in right field and will bat seventh on Tuesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas at Great American Ball Park. A right-quadriceps bruise caused Fraley to be scratched from the series opener against St. Louis on Monday, but he's back in action a […]

Ryan Jeffers Taking The Day Off On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team faces the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Christian Vazquez will do the catching for right-hander Chris Paddack while batting ninth against Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee. The Twins announced last weekend that Jeffers would be their primary backstop over Vazquez […]

Matt Gorski Draws Second Start At 1B, Will Hit Sixth On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Matt Gorski will make his second career start Tuesday, manning first base and hitting sixth in the team's matchup with the Cubs. The former second-round draft pick debuted on April 24, hitting a solo home run for his first career hit. The 6-foot-2 slugger offers a little pop and speed, hitting 23 […]

Austin Hays Sitting On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter Austin Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Cardinals. The 29-year-old has been swinging a hot bat since his return from the injured list, hitting .365 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored, a stolen base, and a 6:13 BB:K over just 58 plate appearances. The right-handed […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Recalled, Will Start Tuesday Night In Colorado

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver was recalled from Triple-A and will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies. The righty made three starts for the team earlier this season, posting a 4.61 ERA (3.56 xFIP), a 1.98 WHIP, and a 13.8 K-BB% across 13 2/3 innings pitched. The former seventh-round pick debuted back in 2023, but was […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 5

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. As April comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

Jose Siri Could Return In June

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that outfielder Jose Siri's (leg) absence should be around eight to 10 weeks from the time of his injury, which makes it possible that he could return sometime in June. It's a more optimistic timeline that what The Athletic's Tim Britton had based on other […]

Brandon Waddell Could Start On Wednesday

The Athletic's Tim Britton guesses that New York Mets left-hander Brandon Waddell could start or pitch bulk innings for the team on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Two other potential options for Wednesday include Justin Hagenman and Blade Tidwell, who pitched for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Waddell is the pick over prospect Brandon Sproat because […]

Michael Forret Removed With Back Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitching prospect Michael Forret (back) was removed from his outing on Tuesday due to low back discomfort. Forret logged two innings of work and struck out three before exiting the game. The 21-year-old is currently ranked as the No. 8-best prospect in the Baltimore system on MLB Pipeline. Fantasy managers should monitor […]

Matt Canterino Returns To The Twins

Right-hander Matt Canterino (shoulder) is back with the Minnesota Twins five days after clearing waivers and becoming a free agent, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Despite having season-ending shoulder surgery on March 16, Canterino signed a two-year minor-league deal to return to Minnesota. The 27-year-old is very talented and has a 1.48 ERA and […]