Alex Reyes To Make Another Start At Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak said that starting pitcher Alex Reyes will make another start for Triple-A Memphis, which puts him out of the running for a spot start this Friday at the Mets. However, Mozeliak did say that Reyes is a strong candidate to join St. Louis' rotation after his next minor league […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Likely To Start Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon is likely to start on Friday against the Mets in place of the injured Adam Wainwright (hamstring). Poncedeleon allowed two hits and one earned run while walking three and striking out seven strikeouts in his one start for the Cardinals this year on April 23 against the Brewers. […]

Drew Smyly May Be Forced To Miss Next Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Drew Smyly (ankle) could be forced to miss his next start and could be forced to the injured list with his ankle injury. If Smyly is skipped or placed on the injured list, the Rangers would almost certainly have to go outside the organization to replace him in the starting rotation. […]

Andrelton Simmons Takes Grounders Again Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) took ground balls again on Monday and was making lateral movements and doing flips to second base, which represents progress over where he was a couple of days ago. Simmons has been out since May 20 after suffering a Grade 3 ankle sprain. He was hitting a nice […]

Yoan Moncada Exits Early With Back Tightness

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada exited Monday’s contest in the seventh inning with upper back tightness. Moncada was 1-for-3 with a single before he was replaced by Jose Rondon. Multiple sources have said Moncada is day-to-day for now and any long term absence would be a big blow to fantasy owners. Jose Rondon […]

Dylan Cease Closer To A Call-Up

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that starting pitching prospect Dylan Cease is getting closer to being called up and July could be a target date. Cease, the team's No. 3 prospect and No. 19 overall per MLB Pipeline, is 5-2 this year with a 4.10 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 22 walks and 59 […]

Jordan Hicks Saves His 13th Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks picked up his 13th save on Monday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to lock down a 4-1 win over the Marlins. Hicks allowed a single to the first batter he faced, but had no problem getting the next three guys out in order. Hicks lowered his ERA to 3.63 […]

Michael Wacha Pitches Very Well on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha returned to the starting rotation on Monday and did very well against the Marlins. He picked up a win and a quality start, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks. He struck out four and needed just 75 pitches. It was Wacha's first scoreless start of […]

No Timetable For Ender Inciarte

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) has no timetable for his return, according to manager Brian Snitker. Inciarte's back is "still biting him... Two steps forward, one step back," Snitker said. That's bad news for a player that's hitting just .218/.300/.323 with two homers, nine RBI and three stolen bases on the season in 124 […]

Dallas Keuchel Expected To Make Two More Minor League Starts

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker expects starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to make at least two more minor league starts before the Braves consider adding him to their rotation. Keuchel and his ground-ball ways are a good fit for Atlanta and the National League East, and the left-hander should be owned in most leagues after signing […]

Robinson Cano, Brandon Nimmo Going To Triple-A Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) will play for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Cano is just starting his rehab assignment after landing back on the injured list on Sunday, while Nimmo initially started his rehab assignment last Thursday. Both Cano and Nimmo have been huge disappointments so far […]

Pirates Put Jordan Lyles On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with hamstring tightness and recalled pitcher Montana DuRapau from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Lyles lasted just three innings in his last start against the Brewers and gave up three runs on five hits while walking four and […]

Tyler Glasnow Ramping Up To 90 Feet

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) said he's feeling good and is "coming along according to schedule." He has been throwing at 75 feet and will next advance to 90 feet. The 25-year-old right-hander was one of the best hurlers in baseball before his injury, going 6-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 0.91 WHIP […]

Hanser Alberto Hitting Lefties Well

Baltimore Orioles infielder Hanser Alberto had three singles off Astros left-hander Wade Miley on Sunday and leads the majors with a .425 average against southpaws this year with 34 hits in his 80 at-bats against them. Alberto is 23-for-103 (.223) against right-handers. The 26-year-old is hitting a nice .311/.326/.393 with three home runs, 16 runs […]

Mark Trumbo Could Return This Week

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) was in Baltimore on Monday to have his knee checked by head athletic trainer Brian Ebel, and the team must decide whether to activate him from the injured list if he's deemed ready. Trumbo's injury rehab assignment ends on June 16. The bad news for Trumbo is that Baltimore […]

Jordy Mercer Not Ready To Restart Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) continues to receive treatment on his right quadriceps, but he's not ready to resume his rehab assignment. Mercer has been out since May 7 and has no timetable for a return. The Tigers have plenty of other middle infield options at their disposal and Mercer was hitting a weak […]

Jordan Zimmermann Set For Another Rehab Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) threw 35 pitches in a rain-shortened rehab start on Saturday for High-A Lakeland, and manager Ron Gardenhire said "he will be back out there in another three or four days." Zimmermann allowed two runs on two hits while striking out two and figures to return to the team's […]

Joe Jimenez Continues To Struggle

Detroit Tigers eighth-inning setup man Joe Jimenez has an ERA of 6.40 since being named an All-Star last year and has allowed 37 earned runs in his last 52 2/3 innings while taking eight losses and blowing five saves. Manager Ron Gardenhire has relieved Jimenez of his eighth-inning setup duties for the second time in […]

Cardinals Place Adam Wainwright On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left hamstring strain that he suffered in his start on Sunday night. Rookie reliever Ryan Helsley was called up from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The 37-year-old Wainwright hurt himself running the bases in the […]

David Fletcher To Miss Third Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher (shoulder) is out of the lineup Monday for the third consecutive game with a shoulder injury. Thus far Fletcher is not expected to miss extended time or need a trip to the injured list. Fletcher has filled in admirably in a number of roles for the Angels this season, posting […]

Yankees Get Positive News On Domingo German

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) had an MRI on Monday that came back “pretty good” and will receive a cortisone shot Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. German was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left hip flexor strain. After starting the season 9-1 with a 2.60 ERA […]

Aaron Judge Could Begin Rehab Work This Weekend

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as early as this weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge continues to increase his workload and should be rejoining the Yankees roster soon. Fantasy owners just need to stay patient because Judge isn't far behind from getting back into uniform for the […]

Albert Almora Jr. Sits on Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Almora has seen quite a lot of rest lately with veteran Carlos Gonzalez getting more playing time. Gonzalez will bat fifth and play right field versus righty German Marquez on Monday. Gonzalez hit his first […]

Willson Contreras is Getting A Day Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Cubs will give their young slugging catcher the day off, but he could be available off the bench. Victor Caratini will draw the start behind the plate and bat sixth versus righty German Marquez. Caratini […]

Odrisamer Despaigne to Start on Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne will make the start versus the Washington Nationals on Monday. The veteran righty has poor numbers in the MLB, but has pitched well during his time in the minors. Despaigne has a 3.34 ERA through 11 starts in the minors this season. He's not a trustworthy fantasy option, […]

Willy Adames is Absent on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Adames has been average with the bat this season, but remains the everyday guy at shortstop. Daniel Robertson will slide over to shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Tanner Anderson. Robertson doesn't have much fantasy […]

Tanner Anderson to Debut on Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tanner Anderson will make his MLB debut versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. It sounds like this will be a spot start for Anderson, so he won't likely be up for long. Anderson is carrying a 6.26 ERA at Triple-A this season, so DFS players and fantasy owners can go […]

Dexter Fowler is Getting Rest on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Fowler hasn't put together much success at the plate this season, so the Cardinals will go with another look. Jose Martinez will draw the start in right field and bat second versus righty Sandy Alcantara. […]

Giovanny Urshela is Out on Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. This appears to be a routine day off for Urshela, so he should be back in there soon. DJ LeMahieu will bat leadoff and slide over to third base versus lefty Jason Vargas. […]

Masahiro Tanaka Activated on Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (personal) has been activated off the paternity leave list on Monday. Tanaka had a child over the weekend, but is back with the team and ready to make the start against the New York Mets on Monday. Fantasy owners can feel safe about plugging Tanaka back into their […]