Byron Buxton Back In Center Field For Saturday's Game

As expected, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Buxton missed nearly a week due to a knee injury, then returned to the field this past Thursday. He wound up sitting out on Friday, but that was a planned day off for the […]

Gleyber Torres Sitting Against Guardians On Saturday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Cal Quantrill and the Cleveland Guardians. DJ LeMahieu will be covering the keystone in the contest. Torres went just 1-for-4 in Game 1 of the series on Friday. However, he made some good contact during the game. His […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes To Sit Versus Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (rest) won't be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It's unclear whether this is a routine rest day or from Hayes crashing into the wall on Friday. Regardless, Michael Chavis will cover third base and bat third versus righty Kyle Hendricks on Saturday. Hopefully, […]

Didi Gregorius Remains Sidelined

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) to remain sidelined during Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This marks the third game in a row that Gregorius has missed after getting hit on the hand on Tuesday. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so hopefully Gregorius can avoid a trip to the injured list. The 32-year-old […]

Javier Baez Won't Play On Saturday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) won't be activated for Saturday's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. The All-Star infielder is close to 100 percent and is hopeful to play on Sunday. He has been sidelined since April 13 due to right thumb soreness. In the meantime, Harold Castro will cover shortstop and bat seventh versus […]

Bobby Bradley Is Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Bobby Bradley (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old will take a seat in this one with lefty Nestor Cortes on the mound for New York. Bradley could use the day off after striking out three times during their last contest. […]

Frank Schwindel To Rest On Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine day off for Schwindel who has started in 13 of the first 14 games of the season. The 29-year-old is off to a slow start at the plate with […]

Aaron Sanchez To Start On Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez will take the mound for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The 29-year-old will be making his team debut after pitching well in the minors. Sanchez posted a 3.60 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 10/5 K/BB ratio across 15 innings in Triple-A. Honestly, it's tough to trust Sanchez for […]

Eugenio Suarez Gets Three Knocks In Friday's Win

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big day at the dish on Friday, collecting three hits in four at-bats while scoring one run during the 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. It brought his slash line up to .234/.333/.489. Suarez also has three home runs, eight runs, and nine RBI across 13 […]

Clint Frazier Has Successful Surgery

Chicago Cubs outfielder Clint Frazier (abdomen) underwent successful appendectomy surgery on Friday. The organization has not given a timetable for Frazier's return. Although, the young outfielder is reportedly doing well after the surgery. The expectation that Frazier will miss at least a week or possibly two. Ian Happ will cover left field and bat cleanup […]

Triston McKenzie Looking To Continue Strong Start Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie has begun the 2022 season on a good note, posting a 2.38 ERA and 24.4 K% in three games and two starts. However, the 24-year-old owns a 13.3% walk rate and has yet to throw five innings in a game. During McKenzie's last start, he allowed just one run but […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/23/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/23/22 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 […]

Aaron Judge Homers Twice In Win Over Guardians

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge carried the offense in the team's 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. The 6'7" slugger went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs in the game, tallying three RBI in total. Through 14 games on the year, Judge is slashing .280/.368/.540 with three home runs, five RBI […]

Ryan Yarbrough Slated For Rehab Start At Triple-A Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (groin) is scheduled to make a rehab start at Triple-A Durham on Saturday. He is expected to pitch three or four innings in the start. According to Rays manager Kevin Cash, if the outing goes well, Yarbrough could be activated from the injured list. However, if there are any […]

Nationals To Select Aaron Sanchez, Could Start Saturday

The Washington Nationals will be selecting the contract of veteran pitcher Aaron Sanchez. The 29-year-old will be joining the team prior to Saturday's game against his former team, the San Francisco Giants. The Nationals have yet to name a starter for Saturday's contest. Sanchez could be line for the start or he could work a […]

Gary Sanchez Dealing With Abdominal Tightness

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez (abdomen) was a late scratch from Friday's starting lineup due to abdominal tightness. According to Twins beat writer Betsy Helfand, Sanchez had an MRI on Friday. The team should have a better idea of what Sanchez is dealing with after the MRI results come in on Saturday. Reese McGuire got […]

Jorge Lopez Locks Down Save No. 3 On Friday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge Lopez continued his strong start to the 2022 campaign on Friday. He closed out the team's 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels to earn his third save of the year in as many opportunities. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out […]

Emilio Pagan Converts His Second Save On Friday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Emilio Pagan closed out the team's 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday to earn his second save of the year. It wasn't the smoothest of save conversions for Pagan, as he threw 34 pitches and allowed two walks and one hit. However, he managed to prevent the White […]

Chris Stratton Earns His Second Straight Save

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Chris Stratton earned the save in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He has now recorded saves on back-to-back days. They are his first two saves on the year. The 31-year-old pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's game, but he allowed a pair of base hits. Fellow Pirates relievers […]

Matt Barnes Records His First Save In Friday's Win

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes closed out the team's 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday to earn his first save of the year. Jake Diekman initially came on to start the ninth inning, but struggled with his command, walking three batters while recording two outs. Barnes then came in to […]

Are The Mets Hitters Here To Stay? Fantasy Baseball Insider Report

If the early returns are any true indication of how the full season will play out, then Francisco Lindor will prove to be one of the best early-round picks of 2022 fantasy baseball drafts. Some were skeptical about him rebounding in a big way in his second year in New York, and it was reflected […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 23rd, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for April 23rd, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Teoscar Hernandez Begins Hitting

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) began a hitting progression on Friday. Hernandez has been on the injured list since April 14 after straining his left oblique muscle. The outfielder remains without a timetable as his return will depend on how he feels as he ramps up his activity. Toronto will obviously want to […]

Alex Cobb Already Playing Catch

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (groin) is already playing catch and told reporters that he is feeling great. Cobb was placed on the injured list last Tuesday after suffering the injury but it apparently isn't going to force him to miss more than one start. Cobb is expected to be activated from the IL […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws 27-Pitch Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 27-pitch bullpen session in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday. Strasburg made just five starts in 2021 before undergoing surgery to alleviate thoracic outlet syndrome. The veteran right-hander and the Nationals were initially hoping to have him back in early May but that timetable seems unlikely given […]

Josh Harrison Hoping To Play Saturday

Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Harrison (shoulder) is hoping to be able to return to the lineup against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Harrison left during Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians last Wednesday thanks to a sore shoulder. He has been getting treatment on the injured shoulder since the injury in […]

Zack Wheeler Hoping To Bounce Back Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is listed as the team's probable starter on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Wheeler has made only two starts this season after dealing with right shoulder soreness during the offseason and spring training. Wheeler has not looked the same so far in 2022 after posting a career-low 2.78 ERA, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. To Play Seven Innings For Triple-A Gwinnett On Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is scheduled to play seven innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday night. This will be Acuna's third rehab game as he nears a return to the big leagues after tearing his ACL on July 10, 2021. The Braves and Acuna are targeting May 6 as his return date […]

Kolten Wong Removed From Friday's Game With Illness

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong left Friday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a stomach illness. Wong went 0-for-1 before leaving the contest following the top of the third inning. He was replaced in the lineup by first baseman Rowdy Tellez, with Keston Hiura sliding over to second base. Look for the Brewers […]

Ryan Mountcastle Off To Sluggish Start In 2022

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is off to a slow start in 2022, slashing just .235/.278/.314 over 51 at-bats in his first 13 games of the season. Mountcastle has just one homer, one double, and three RBI so far this season. Despite the slow start, managers should not despair. In 2021, after a similarly […]