Eloy Jimenez Undergoes Successful Surgery On Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox have announced that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) underwent successful surgery on Tuesday morning. The goal of the surgery was to repair a torn hamstring tendon behind Jimenez's right knee. It is expected that the 25-year-old will be out for six to eight weeks while recovering from the surgery. Andrew Vaughn and […]

Didi Gregorius Back In The Lineup On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against German Marquez and the Colorado Rockies. The 32-year-old missed each of the team's last five games due to a bruised left hand. Over 11 games this year, Gregorius is slashing .286/.342/.371 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs. […]

Kris Bryant Scratched With Back Stiffness On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to back stiffness. Sam Hilliard will be replacing him in the lineup. Bryant struggled at the plate this past weekend, going 0-for-11 over the team's three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. He started the […]

Orioles Place Chris Ellis On The 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed starting pitcher Chris Ellis (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Monday, April 25. The 29-year-old is dealing with right shoulder inflammation. Left-handed pitcher Alexander Wells was called up from Triple-A to fill Ellis' roster spot. Wells made a relief appearance for the Orioles earlier […]

Teoscar Hernandez Goes Through Fielding Drills Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) went through some drills in the field on Tuesday. He fielded a number of ground balls in the outfield, and according to Blue Jays columnist Mike Wilner, he made some "good throws on the run." Hernandez is working his way back from a left oblique strain. He is […]

Bryan Reynolds, Cole Tucker Land On COVID Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds and shortstop Cole Tucker on the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Outfielder Jack Suwinski and second baseman Tucupita Marcano were called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. No word has been given yet as to what caused Reynolds and Tucker to […]

Hunter Renfroe Heading To The Bench On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tyrone Taylor will be manning Renfroe's usual right field post and batting sixth in the game. Renfroe had a big game this past Saturday, when he went 3-for-4 with a double and a home […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Out With Hamstring Tightness Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) is being held out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Nick Pivetta and the Boston Red Sox. According to Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, Gurriel felt some tightness in his hamstring during Monday's game. Montoyo clarified that Gurriel is only being held out on Tuesday […]

Hunter Greene To Make Next Start Friday Or Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene will make his next start either Friday or Saturday, according to Reds manager David Bell. Either game would unfortunately have him facing the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Greene had some concerning velocity metrics in his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals this past Friday. His velocity dip […]

Luis Robert Expected To Return On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) is lined up to miss his fourth straight game due to a minor groin strain on Tuesday. However, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn stated on Tuesday that he expects Robert to play on Wednesday. The 24-year-old will give the White Sox offense a much-needed boost upon his […]

Yoan Moncada Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A this coming weekend, according to White Sox reporter James Fegan. The 26-year-old has yet to make his 2022 debut as he's been sidelined with a Grade 1 oblique strain. We still don't have a clear timeline for his return, but […]

Liam Hendriks Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is being listed as day-to-day after suffering back spasms in Minnesota over the weekend. Hendriks was hit with the loss on Sunday when he allowed two earned runs on three hits with a walk and a strikeout in 1 1/3 innings against the Twins. The White Sox have downplayed […]

Luis Castillo To Make Two More Rehab Starts

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) is scheduled to make two more minor league rehab starts before rejoining the Reds, according to manager David Bell. Castillo threw 48 pitches over 2 1/3 innings in a rehab start for High-A Dayton on Sunday, allowing one earned run and two hits while walking three and striking […]

Josh Bell Back In Lineup Tuesday Against Miami

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, starting at first base and hitting cleanup against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Bell left the game early on Saturday with a right hamstring strain and didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the San […]

Rafael Devers Taking Day Off Against Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. It's just a normal day off for the All-Star third baseman. Fantasy managers with access to daily lineup changes in season-long formats need to put Devers on their benches for Tuesday's action. It will be […]

Reds Reinstate Jonathan India From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and added infielder Matt Reynolds to the active roster. The Reds also optioned infielder Alejo Lopez to Triple-A and designated infielder/outfielder JT Riddle for assignment. India, last year's National League Rookie of the Year, landed on the injured list […]

Luis Robert Still Out Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Robert missed three straight games last weekend due to a minor groin strain, and the White Sox will play it safe with him and hold him out for a fourth straight contest. The good news […]

Yadier Molina Not In Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina isn't starting on Tuesday for a matchup with the New York Mets and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Molina had previously started four of St. Louis' last six games. Instead, it'll be Andrew Knizner getting the start behind the plate and batting eighth. Molina is batting .156 with no walks in […]

Jorge Alfaro On The Bench Tuesday

San Diego Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro is on the bench on Tuesday for a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Reiver Sanmartin. Alfaro is hitting .214 with a .258 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 31 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Austin Nola starting behind the plate and […]

Brandon Lowe Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is starting and batting leadoff on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. Lowe didn't start Tampa Bay's last game on Sunday but is back atop the Rays lineup for a matchup with right-handed starter Logan Gilbert. In 67 plate appearances this season, the veteran is batting .190 with a […]

Ji-Man Choi In Tuesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi is back in the lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and Logan Gilbert. The veteran mostly starts against right-handed pitchers and was on the bench for Tampa Bay's last game against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Rich Hill on Sunday. However, the 30-year-old […]

Tylor Megill Off To Strong Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill has enjoyed plenty of success early in the season. In four starts, the right-hander has pitched to a 2.35 ERA and a 2.67 FIP in 23 innings for the Mets. He's also registered 22 strikeouts compared to just three walks and has come away with the win in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/26/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/26/22 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 […]

Early-Season Small Sample Sizes And Slow Starters: Fantasy Baseball Insider Report

Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes that simply won’t be found anywhere else, along […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 3

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 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 correspond to […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/26/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It is Tuesday and we have a 15-game slate, all of the games starting at 6:35 p.m. Eastern or later. Last night we won Blue Jays vs. Red Sox under 8.5 (-109), but we lost Angels vs. Guardians over 8 runs. We are back at it today, hoping to have a profitable […]

Julio Rodriguez: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

When fantasy managers selected top prospect Julio Rodriguez at an ADP around 200 this year, they thought they were taking on a very particular type of risk. The 21-year-old was the second-ranked prospect in the game according to MLB.com and his game would translate well to fantasy with 60-grade speed and raw power. The only […]

Royals-White Sox Game Moved Up For Wednesday

The game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, originally scheduled for 6:10 pm CT, has been changed to 1:10 pm CT due to a forecast of cold temperatures. It's good news for all the players involved in Wednesday's contest, most importantly the scheduled starting pitchers -- right-hander Zack Greinke for […]

Eddie Rosario Placed On Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) on the 10-day injured list with blurred vision and swelling in his right retina on Tuesday and recalled right-hander William Woods from the minors in a corresponding move. Rosario's injured list placement is retroactive to April 25. The 30-year-old will undergo a laser procedure on his eye […]

Tigers Activate Andrew Chafin From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers reinstated relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Chafin suffered a groin injury in spring training and opened the regular season on the injured list, so he'll be making both his season and Tigers debut when he gets into a game. The 31-year-old veteran left-hander had an […]