Byron Buxton is Ready for Rehab Work

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) was able to go through all baseball activities on Friday without any issues. He is likely going to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday, assuming he feels fine. Buxton has missed basically all of August due to a left shoulder subluxation. He should be back in the Twins lineup […]

Danny Duffy To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that starting pitcher Danny Duffy (hamstring) will make a rehab start for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday. Duffy should be able to return to the rotation before season's end, but he's unlikely to help fantasy owners much. The left-hander has had another rough season for the rebuilding Royals, […]

Pablo Lopez Should Rejoin Rotation Next Week

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the starting rotation by next week. However, the Marlins may decide to have Lopez make another rehab start, which would push him back a bit longer. He's been sidelined since mid-June due to a shoulder issue. Lopez is 5-5 with a 4.23 ERA in […]

Yordan Alvarez Gets Day Off

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Alvarez will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. George Springer will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus lefty Jose Suarez. Springer has been swinging a hot bat […]

Reds Activate Derek Dietrich

The Cincinnati Reds activated second baseman/outfielder Derek Dietrich (shoulder) from the injured list on Friday. Dietrich missed 16 games with left shoulder inflammation and was 2-for-11 with two runs, two strikeouts and a hit by pitch in three rehab games. He's at first base and is hitting seventh against Pirates starter Mitch Keller in his […]

Avisail Garcia Will Be Ready on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (oblique) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Garcia has been out of action for the last week or so due to a right oblique issue. He seems to be playing well during his rehab games, so Garcia is on track to rejoin the […]

Andrelton Simmons Activated on Friday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Simmons has missed basically all month due to a sprained left ankle. He did not play in any rehab games, so he'll jump right into the starting lineup for Friday's contest. Simmons will play shortstop and bat seventh […]

Joe Ross Expected To Start Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (leg) is expected to make his start on Saturday against the Cubs. Ross was hit by a comebacker in his last start earlier this week, but X-rays were negative and he should be good to go this weekend. The right-hander has been very good for the Nats this month, […]

Max Scherzer Must Monitor Back Injury

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) played catch without issue on Friday but said he's "not out of the woods yet" with his injury. He will monitor his back moving forward. The Nats ace returned from the injured list on Thursday and was effective in his four innings. His velocity wasn't at its normal […]

Robbie Ray to Rejoin Rotation on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray (back) is scheduled to rejoin the starting rotation on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Ray was able to get through a bullpen session without any issues on Friday. He's been sidelined for a little over a week due to back spasms. Ray won't need a rehab outing and will […]

Matt Carpenter Sitting Out Again

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is not in the lineup for the second straight day on Friday. Tommy Edman is at third base again and will hit seventh against Rockies starter Peter Lambert. Carp has been atrocious since returning from his injury and has just never really hit a stride all season. As […]

Jose Urena To Assume Closer Duties Upon Return

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena (back) is set to become the team's closer once he returns from the injured list in September. While the Marlins may not put him in position to get many saves, those that play in head-to-head leagues know all too well that the few saves he will be in line […]

Danny Santana Returns To Lineup

Texas Rangers utility man Danny Santana is back in the starting lineup Friday after sitting out of Thursday's game with a sore hamstring. There was never much fear over Santana missing an extended period of time, but the day off may have been exactly what he needed. Santana has not been hitting the ball as […]

Travis D'Arnaud Sitting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. This looks like a routine day off for D'Arnaud, who has started the last five consecutive games behind the plate. Mike Zunino will take his place behind the dish and bat ninth against right-hander Trevor Richards and can […]

Dexter Fowler (OF, STL) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: 33-year-old veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler fell way off the fantasy radar with his disastrous 2018 season. However, things have been much better in 2019, and he is finally starting to garner some attention again. Fowler is hitting leadoff for a surprisingly effective […]

Justus Sheffield Recalled, Will Start Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield has been recalled from Double-A Arkansas and will get the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. While Sheffield has an underwhelming 4.13 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 133 innings between Double-A and Triple-A this season, he has absolutely dominated since being sent back to Double-A, pitching to […]

Jon Berti (2B/SS/3B/OF, MIA) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Journeyman utility infielder Jon Berti has settled into a home in Miami, where he is serving as the team's leadoff hitter. Berti is slashing a tidy .267/.349/.435 with four home runs, five stolen bases, and 28 runs scored in 42 games played. […]

Abraham Toro (3B, HOU) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Astros lost shortstop Carlos Correa to yet another stint on the injured list. They have recalled unheralded prospect Abraham Toro in his place. Toro is a third baseman, which will allow Alex Bregman to shift over to shortstop to cover Correa. […]

Eloy Jimenez Remains Out Of Lineup Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hip) is not in the lineup Friday against the Texas Rangers for a second straight game. Jimenez was a late scratch Thursday with hip soreness, but the injury does not seem to be too severe, as White Sox manager Rick Renteria said the team is just being cautious. There […]

Nick Solak (2B, TEX) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Rangers recalled infielder Nick Solak, whom they acquired from the Rays earlier in the year, just a few days ago but he has already made a strong impression on his new team. Solak has started all four games since being recalled, […]

Bryce Harper On Paternity List, Maikel Franco Recalled

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper was placed on the paternity list Friday. Harper can miss a maximum of three games, which would put him on track to return to the lineup Monday against the Pirates, at the latest. Scott Kingery will take his place in the outfield against the Marlins on Friday and bat seventh, […]

David Price Likely To Return Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) is likely to make his return to the rotation Sunday when the Red Sox face off against the Padres. Fantasy owners are hoping Price can pitch the way he had been before the All-Star break when he pitched to the tune of a 3.16 ERA and 1.15 […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, CIN) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: When the Cincinnati Reds signed shortstop Jose Iglesias from the Tigers this offseason, it was primarily to have him fill a utility infielder role and provide positive value with his elite glove. Instead, Iggy has taken over as the team's starting shortstop, […]

Eddie Rosario To Sit Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) will not return to the lineup Friday when the Twins take on the Tigers. Rosario was removed from Wednesday's game as a precaution, but hamstring issues can linger and it seems this may be the case with Rosario. More information should be released soon in regards to the severity […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/23/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

One of the interesting aspects of the ups and downs that come with a long Major League Baseball season is that production tends to fluctuate. For some players, their greatness lies in their consistency. Mike Trout, for example, has a .448 on-base percentage in August, which is excellent, yet only slightly better than the .438 […]

Tanner Roark Keeps Yankees In Check On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starter Tanner Roark allowed two runs on seven hits across 6 1/3 innings during a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday. He struck out seven batters without issuing a walk. The 32-year-old has been superb since joining the A's in a midseason trade. He owns a 2-1 record through four […]

Mark Canha Riding Seven-Game Hitting Streak

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha was 2-for-4 with two RBI during Thursday's 5-3 win over the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old is in the midst of a seven-game hit streak, seeing him bat .429 with two home runs and eight RBI over that span. Canha is slashing .269/.385/.517 on the season with 19 HRs, 43 […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers In Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays may have lost in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night when the Dodgers scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to win 3-2, but at least Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 15th home run of the year while collecting three hits. Guerrero missed two games earlier in the week with […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, August 23rd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Kenta Maeda Delivers Quality Start Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda allowed two runs on four hits across six innings of work during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out nine batters while walking one. The 31-year-old has had a rocky season, mixing in brilliant outings with complete disasters. He owns an 8-8 record to go […]