Elieser Hernandez Set For Rehab Start Tuesday

Miami Marlins pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) will make his next rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. He struck out five batters across four scoreless innings in his previous rehab outing. The 26-year-old will continue to ramp up his activity and make at least one more start before rejoining the Marlins rotation. Hernandez pitched well […]

Pablo Lopez To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Lopez has been out of action since the All-Star break with a rotator cuff strain, and had recently begun playing catch. Prior to this injury, Lopez was in the midst of a career-year […]

Jazz Chisholm Placed On Injured List Monday

Updating an earlier report, Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm (illness) has been placed on the injured list due to flu-like symptoms, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. It had been reported earlier that Chisholm had remained behind in Colorado while the team traveled to San Diego for Monday's series opener with the Padres. He […]

Jon Berti Slowly Increasing Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (head) is increasing baseball activities as he is able to tolerate it, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Berti has been on the concussion injured list since being hit in the back of the head by a pitch three weeks ago. He's been an OK option in deeper formats […]

Jazz Chisholm Not With Team In San Diego

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm (illness) is not with the team in San Diego, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms, and McPherson now reports that he stayed behind in Colorado while the team traveled to San Diego. It appears Chisholm is about to […]

Luis Severino To Make Another Rehab Start Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) will make another rehab start Friday. Severino pitched four perfect innings in his first rehab outing for Double-A Somerset, striking out five batters on 48 pitches. The Yankees will determine if the hard-throwing righty is ready to return to the rotation following Friday's rehab appearance. Severino […]

Gleyber Torres Could Miss 10-20 Days

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) could miss 10-20 days of action with a left thumb sprain. Torres was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday and is slated to see a specialist, which will give the Yankees a better idea of a timetable for his return. There was some concern over Torres' […]

Corey Kluber Scheduled For First Rehab Start On Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) is slated to make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset on Thursday. Kluber was able to toss 42 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday, throwing his fastball, cutter, and slider without any problems- though the veteran hurler appeared to tire towards the end of the […]

Daniel Hudson Throws Live BP On Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (illness) threw a live batting practice on Monday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reported. The 34-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline but has been quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19. Hudson had a solid season for Washington, posting a 4-1 record with a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits On Field, Continues Recovery

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) hit on the field on Monday for the first time since being placed on the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Tatis Jr. has been sidelined since July 31 after he made an awkward slide into third base that resulted in left […]

Byron Buxton Takes Batting Practice, Works Out On Field

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) went through a workout at Target Field ahead of Monday's game against the White Sox. Buxton shagged fly balls during batting practice, took batting practice, and was running the bases. The speedy outfielder will continue to work out on the field with the team- and the club will determine […]

Bobby Bradley Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday retroactive to August 7. Bradley came out of Friday's 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners with a left knee strain and it is unclear how soon he will return. Owen Miller will continue filling in at first base and […]

DJ LeMahieu Dropped To Fifth In Batting Order

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was dropped from the leadoff spot to fifth in the order ahead of Monday's game against the Royals. LeMahieu has logged 415 of his 421 at-bats in the leadoff spot for New York this season, though manager Aaron Boone opted to switch things up, saying that the move was […]

Domingo German Close To Throwing

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) could throw again soon and "ramp up quickly," per manager Aaron Boone. German was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation about a week ago, but it sounds like it won't be too long of an absence, given that the Yankees believe he can […]

Gio Urshela Has Setback In Hamstring Recovery

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) experienced a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain, Pete Caldera of USA Today reported Monday. Yankees skipper Aaron Boone added Urshela is not expected to return for this weekend's series against the Chicago White Sox. Tyler Wade will fill in at third base and bat […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns To Royals Lineup On Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (shoulder) will return to the lineup batting fifth and playing left field on Monday against Jameson Taillon and the visiting New York Yankees. Benintendi exited last Tuesday's game with a left shoulder strain and was considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old left fielder is having an up-and-down season for KC, hitting […]

Jorge Alcala Headed To Injured List With Triceps Tendonitis

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jorge Alcala (triceps) is headed to the 10-day injured list with right triceps tendinitis. Alcala picked up a hold in Sunday's game against the Astros, serving up a home run while striking out two in one inning of work. The 26-year-old has pitched to a 5.11 ERA in 44 innings, though […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Goes On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (elbow) was placed on the injured list, retroactive to August 8, due to inflammation in his left elbow. Reports state that the injury has been affecting Kim for a while, which helps to explain why he hasn't been pitching as well lately. For now, it remains unclear […]

Wilson Ramos Batting Seventh Monday

Cleveland Indians catcher Wilson Ramos will be behind the plate and bat seventh tonight against Luis Castillo and the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. This marks the second time Ramos will suit up for the Indians as he went 3-for-4 with a home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Ramos is only […]

Mitch Garver Sitting On Monday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is absent from Monday's lineup for the contest against the White Sox. It's a routine day off for Garver, who has had a slight edge in the catching competition with Ryan Jeffers, having started five of the last seven games, going just 4-for-25, though two of his hits have been […]

Josh Donaldson To Miss Third Straight Game Monday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the White Sox. Donaldson briefly returned to the lineup to make two starts following a five-game absence due to a hamstring issue, though the injury appears to be bothering him against, as this will be his third straight absence. […]

Gleyber Torres Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain. Torres appeared to jam his thumb while stealing a base during Sunday's game, though he stayed in the contest until the ninth inning. Manager Aaron Boone said after the game that there was some concern about […]

Kyle Tucker Hitting .318 In August

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker and the team have an off-day Monday before hosting the Rockies beginning Tuesday. Tucker has really turned it on offensively since the All-Star break, hitting .318 over his last seven games and is slashing .295/.368/.577 with 10 extra-base hits and 18 runs batted in through 21 games since the All-Star […]

Carlos Correa Hitting .185 Last Seven Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will enjoy his day off Monday before the team begins a series with the Rockies on Tuesday. Correa is 5-for-27 (.185) over his last seven games but has popped two home runs during that span. The impending free agent has traded off between strong offensive stretches and prolonged slumps. Correa […]

Michael Brantley Takes Over Batting Lead

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will enjoy his day off Monday as the sitting batting average leader in the American League. Brantley is 7-for-23 (.304) over his last seven games and is hitting a sparkling .338 in 20 games since the All-Star break. The Astros will host the Rockies beginning Tuesday and the veteran slugger […]

White Sox Activate Luis Robert

The Chicago White Sox have activated outfielder Luis Robert (hip) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Robert was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 2 with a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain and began his rehab assignment on July 19. Robert was hitting .316 with one home run, eight RBI and […]

Sam Hentges To Work As Opener Monday Night

According to Mandy Bell, Cleveland Indians pitcher Sam Hentges will start Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds in a bullpen game. This is probably Hentges best possibility for success as he has struggled mightily as a starter this season and has allowed 16 earned runs in his previous three starts dating back to June […]

DJ Johnson Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher DJ Johnson (shoulder) Johnson was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles with right shoulder discomfort. He recorded two outs before exiting in the sixth inning. "He felt something cracked, not popped in his shoulder," said manager Kevin Cash. Johnson will head to St. Petersburg, FL, for further evaluation. The 31-year-old […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Monday 8/9

Welcome to the another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]

Darin Ruf Hits Solo Homer Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf contributed in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Brewers, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, and two strikeouts. The veteran has hit surprisingly well this season, slashing .275/.393/.567 with 13 HR and 30 RBI in 206 plate appearances. He has been seeing regular playing time lately […]