Trevor Story Takes Batting Practice Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (thumb) took live batting practice on Friday at Coors Field. He will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday and play in two games for them, meaning he could return from the injured list as soon as Tuesday. The 26-year-old has been one of the most valuable fantasy […]

Carlos Correa, Aledmys Diaz Progressing

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (rib) continues to run on the field and will start to simulate baseball drills in the cages in the coming days. He's set to return after the All-Star break. Infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring), on the injured list since May 27, took batting practice on the field on Friday for the […]

Brad Peacock Placed On Injured List

The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Brad Peacock (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder soreness. It could help explain why he allowed six runs and seven hits in just three innings against the Pirates on Thursday. Reliever Reymin Guduan was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and can be ignored in […]

Jorge Alfaro Returns From Head Injury

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (concussion) was activated from the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the win over the Phillies. Alfaro missed just the minimum on the concussion injured list. He's hitting .256/.306/.411 with nine home runs, 22 runs, 27 RBI and a steal in his 222 […]

Spencer Turnbull Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder fatigue. It means he won't make another start until after the All-Star break. Turnbull was pulled from his outing on Thursday after just two innings when his velocity was down. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Turnbull's MRI […]

Jose Alvarado Back With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated relief pitcher Jose Alvarado from the restricted list on Friday. They recalled pitcher Casey Sadler from Triple-A Durham and also optioned pitcher Jalen Beeks and infielder Mike Brosseau to the minors. Alvarado hasn't pitched with Tampa since June 1. The talented left-hander is 0-4 on the year with a 3.09 […]

Scooter Gennett Goes 1-For-4 In Return

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) was activated from the injured list on Friday and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in his season debut against the Cubs. Catcher Tucker Barnhart (oblique) was put on the injured list in a corresponding move with a right oblique strain. Barnhart hasn't been fantasy relevant while hitting just […]

Domingo German Expected To Return Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) retired the first six batters he faced in a rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, but he wound up allowing four runs (two homers) in four innings in a no-decision. His velocity was down a bit, but German's breaking ball was impressive and he is expected […]

Lourdes Gurriel Continues To Swing Hot Bat

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Royals. The 25-year-old has been on an absolute tear since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on May 23, driving his batting average up to .309 on the season to go along with 14 home runs […]

Kevin Kiermaier Not Worried About Calf Injury

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (calf) said he isn't concerned that his right calf injury will hold him out for very long. Kiermaier was forced to leave the game early on Thursday and also was out of the lineup on Friday, but he could be right back in there on Saturday. Check to make […]

Blake Treinen Making Good Progress

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a flat-ground session on Thursday and his next step will be a bullpen session after an off day on Friday. “As far as the progression goes, I think we’re on a good pace,” manager Bob Melvin said. Treinen certainly hasn't been as lights-out as he […]

Steven Duggar Set To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (back) is on track to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Duggar has been out since June 18 and is hitting a very mediocre .234/.277/.343 with four home runs, 25 runs, 28 RBI and one steal in 267 plate appearances in 2019. He should only be […]

Kyle Hendricks Could Return Before All-Star Break

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) could return from the injured list before the All-Star break, according to manager Joe Maddon. Hendricks felt good after throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is a staple in the Cubs rotation and is 7-5 on the year with a decent 3.36 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and […]

Cole Hamels Exits Early On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels exited Friday’s contest versus the Reds with an undisclosed injury. Hamels walked off the mound as he was warming up in the bottom of the second inning. Mike Montgomery has replaced Hamels. Hamels pitched one inning and allowed a pair of hits and one run. More should be known […]

Nelson Cruz Absent From Lineup Friday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is not in the starting lineup for Friday night's tilt against the Chicago White Sox. Jorge Polanco will bat leadoff at designated hitter and Ehire Adrianza will start at shortstop and hit seventh. Cruz had been on a tear prior to his current seven-game stretch, where he's slashing .233/.361/.300 […]

Yoan Moncada Out Of Lineup Friday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (knee) will not start Friday's series opener against the Twins. Moncada left in the first inning of Chicago's last game on Wednesday after getting hit in the knee by a pitch. The White Sox seem optimistic that Moncada will avoid the Injured List, so hopefully he can return […]

Justin Smoak Activated From Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated first baseman Justin Smoak (quad) from the Injured List on Friday. He will return to the starting lineup immediately, playing first base and hitting sixth in Friday's game. He missed the team's previous 12 games due to his quad injury. Smoak has been serviceable so far this year with a […]

Twins Call Up Lewis Thorpe From Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins called up pitcher Lewis Thorpe from Triple-A prior to Friday's game. Thorpe is one of the organization's top prospects and will look to make his MLB debut this weekend. The Twins fired through their bullpen in Thursday's 18-inning thriller against the Rays, so Thorpe may just be up for a short stint […]

Eddie Rosario Placed On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Eddie Rosario (ankle) on the Injured List on Friday. Rosario left Wednesday's game after running out a single, then went on to sit for Thursday's game. The Twins haven't made clear what the expected length of the injury is, but hopefully he'll be back when first eligible after the All-Star […]

Jose Ramirez Placed On Paternity List

The Cleveland Indians placed third baseman Jose Ramirez on the paternity list on Friday. The timing is rough for fantasy owners as the move comes right before the Indians' three-game road series against Baltimore, a heavenly matchup and environment for hitters. Ramirez could very well miss the entire series, then rejoin the team prior to […]

Diamondbacks Activate Alex Avila From Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated catcher Alex Avila (calf) from the Injured List on Friday. The team also sent catcher Caleb Joseph down to Triple-A. Avila has a .220/.410/.508 slash line with five home runs and 11 RBI in 25 games this year. The player most affected by Avila re-joining the team will be Carson Kelly, […]

Mike Trout Slugging .696 In June

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 1-for-4 with one RBI in the Angels 8-3 win over the A's on Thursday. Trout has gone six games without an extra-base hit but it otherwise has been an unbelievable month of June. Over his last 92 at-bats, Trout is slashing .337/.460/.696 with one triple, four doubles and […]

Justin Upton Hitting .306 Since Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton went 2-for-4 in the Angels 8-3 win over the A's on Thursday. Upton has missed the majority of the first half of the season due to a knee injury but he has returned to the lineup looking sharp. Through his first 36 at-bats this season, the veteran slugger is […]

Shohei Ohtani Continues To Slug

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit his 10th home run of the season in the Angels 8-3 win over the A's. Ohtani is having a fantastic month of June, slashing .329/.374/.671 with one triple, five doubles, seven home runs and 20 runs batted in. He already has 10 home runs through his first […]

Andrelton Simmons Goes 1-For-4 In Return

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons returned to the lineup on Thursday, going 1-for-4 in the team's 8-3 win over the A's. Simmons has been on the shelf since May 20 with a nasty ankle injury and his return is huge boon for the Angels. At the time of the injury, Simmons was slotted in […]

Ryan Zimmerman The Designated Hitter In Return

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is batting sixth as the designated hitter Friday in his return from the injured list after a bout with plantar fasciitis. Fortuitously for Zimmerman and the Nationals, they are at Detroit for his return, providing the opportunity to ease him into action as the DH. Zimmerman likely won't get […]

Jimmy Nelson Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (elbow) on the 10-day Injured List with right elbow effusion on Friday. The move is retroactive to June 26. The team called up Corbin Burnes to fill the roster spot. Nelson has pitched in four games this year and has shown no signs of regaining the form […]

Rangers Claim Jesse Biddle Off Waivers

The Texas Rangers claimed relief pitcher Jesse Biddle off waivers on Friday after he had been designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners. Biddle had been traded to the Mariners in a late May deal that sent Anthony Swarzak to the Braves. Biddle appeared in 11 games for the Mariners after the trade and was […]

White Sox Call Up Ross Detwiler To Start On Friday

The Chicago White Sox have purchased the contract of pitcher Ross Detwiler from Triple-A Charlotte and he will start on Friday. Detwiler is 8-8 with a 3.98 ERA in Triple-A and owns a career 4.36 ERA. The lefty can be avoided in a tough matchup versus the Twins on Friday.

Tim Anderson Officially Placed On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have officially placed shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) on the 10-day injured list. Anderson left Tuesday’s contest and was diagnosed with a high right ankle sprain. It’s a tough blow for fantasy owners and Leury Garcia is expected to see the bulk of the work at shortstop. Garcia can be left on […]