Ender Inciarte Back In Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is hitting eighth against Padres starter Cal Quantrill in his MLB debut. Inciarte is hitting just .233 with two homers, six RBI and three steals in 90 at-bats, and he doesn't have a very high ceiling when hitting low in […]

Ronald Acuna Gets Day Off Wednesday To Recharge

Atlanta Braves outfield Ronald Acuna is getting a day off Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. After getting his batting average up to a season-high .327 on April 16, Acuna has hit just .220 with 15 strikeouts in his last 13 games. After a day to reset, expect Acuna to be back in the lineup Thursday […]

Mark Trumbo Slowly Progressing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is throwing and doing light running but isn't doing any other baseball activities as he works his way back from knee surgery. Trumbo is on the 60-day injured list and likely won't make his season debut for Baltimore until June. The right-handed slugger still has some power in his […]

Clint Frazier Working In The Outfield

As he rehabs an ankle injury, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier did some defensive work in the outfield prior to Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old arrived this season after a litany of injuries and was stellar, carrying the offense for a stretch. Through 18 games this season, Frazier is hitting .324 […]

Josh Donaldson Missing Second Straight Game

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is out of the lineup again Wednesday with calf tightness. Donaldson also missed Tuesday's contest. While the Braves originally stated the move was simply precautionary, Donaldson's availability is now something to keep an eye on. Johan Camargo will play third base and hit fifth in his place.

Logan Webb Suspended 80 Games

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance. The fourth-round pick in 2014 had been pitching very well for Double-A Richmond, and he's listed as the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old had posted a 2.00 ERA with 31 strikeouts and […]

Austin Hays Making Progress

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (thumb) remains in Florida but has advanced to taking practice on the field, and he will begin playing in games later this week. A healthy Hays could be the Orioles starting center fielder eventually. Expect Hays, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, to play in the minors for […]

Lucas Giolito Returning Thursday

Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito appears to be on track to return Thursday when the club will face off with the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old has been sidelined with a strained left hamstring for the past two weeks. He successfully threw a bullpen session earlier this week, signaling a rehab stint wouldn't be […]

Roenis Elias Was Unavailable Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Roenis Elias, who leads the team with four saves, was unavailable on Tuesday against the Cubs with some soreness. The left-hander has been the best bet for saves from a fantasy perspective with Hunter Strickland injured. He has a nice 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 14 K's in 16 2/3 innings and […]

DJ LeMahieu Remains Out Of Lineup

While the New York Yankees will see infielder Giovanny Urshela return to the starting lineup Wednesday, fellow infielder DJ LeMahieu remains out. The 30-year-old suffered a knee injury Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. LeMahieu was one of New York's stalwarts early on this season as the original members of the starting lineup have nearly […]

Taijuan Walker Throws Simulated Game

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw another successful simulated game on Tuesday as he builds arm strength. The former Seattle Mariner is recovering from Tommy John surgery back in April of 2018, and while he emerged from the start healthy, the results weren't ideal. Walker himself admitted he wasn't pleased with his command, although that […]

Giovanny Urshela Returns To Lineup

Having sat out just one game and two days altogether, New York Yankees infielder Giovanny Urshela (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matinee game in Arizona. Urshela was hit in the hand Sunday in San Francisco, growing fears of more injuries for the depleted Yanks. Those worries have been eased, however, as Urshela will […]

Eloy Jimenez Participates In Batting Practice

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez took part in batting practice Wednesday afternoon before his club took on the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old is still wearing a brace on his right ankle after suffering a high sprain. He was reportedly moving around without any visible issues, which is a good sign. Jimenez is hitting .241 […]

Nick Burdi To Seek Third Opinion On Arm

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick Burdi will seek a third opinion on his right arm as he deals with a strained right biceps tendon and flexor-mass injury. The 26-year-old has already been revealed to have no structural damage, which is a good sign. Regardless, Burdi will continue to seek medical opinions as he looks to avoid […]

No Serious Damage For Mark Canha

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha doesn't have any serious damage in his right wrist. He received a cortisone injection and shouldn't have to miss much time. Canha was placed on the injured list and is hitting only .200 (8-for-40) with two home runs and four RBI on the season. […]

Zack Cozart Progressing

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (neck) still doesn't have full range of motion to turn his head to the left, but he said he is progressing after taking batting practice on Tuesday. He thinks he will be ready to play when he's eligible to come off the injured list this Saturday. We doubt […]

Andrew Heaney Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) said he felt good after a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, and he threw all his pitches at full velocity. Heaney has missed the first month of the season with left elbow inflammation. The southpaw is hopeful he can move to face hitters for his next step. […]

Garrett Cooper Thinks He'll Be Fine

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper had just returned from the injured list on Tuesday but had to leave the game early after being hit by a pitch on the outside of his left hand. X-rays came back negative, so Cooper is currently listed as day-to-day. He's having trouble making a fist with his left […]

Drew Smyly Eyeing Weekend Return

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Drew Smyly threw 37 pitches in a two-inning simulated game on Wednesday morning. He has been on the injured list since April 23 with nerve pain in his throwing arm. Smyly has struggled so far this year with a 7.80 ERA. This could mean good news for the guys you have […]

Brandon Morrow Should Return This Year

Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein is optimistic that relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) will pitch again this year after he recently received an injection for his right elbow. The right-hander hasn't pitched since July 15 of last year and underwent surgery in November. At this point, Morrow might not be back in the first half […]

Kyle Seager Takes BP Tuesday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (wrist) took batting practice on the field on Tuesday as he progresses from wrist surgery. Seager is slowly progressing from surgery in March to fix a partially torn tendon in his left wrist. There's a chance he could be back in late May or early June if he doesn't […]

A.J. Pollock To Have Exploratory Procedure

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has returned to Los Angeles to undergo an exploratory procedure to determine the severity of the infection in his right elbow and whether a growth plate in the joint needs to be surgically repaired. Pollock had surgeries on his growth plate in the same elbow in 2010 and […]

Francisco Cervelli Avoids Major Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli left the game against the Rangers on Tuesday night after being hit by a pitch on the left wrist. Despite initial reports that it could be more serious, tests came back negative on Wednesday with no fractures. We should see Elias Diaz take over behind the plate in the next […]

Addison Russell Will Stay In Minors

The Chicago Cubs plan to option shortstop Addison Russell back to Triple-A Iowa when his minor league assignment is up on Friday, according to executive Theo Epstein. Russell's 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic-abuse police will be up, but the Cubs will elect to keep the infielder down on the farm for the time […]

Johnny Cueto Throws Bullpen

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday since undergoing Tommy John surgery. It's a big step for the veteran right-handed pitcher, but he's not expected to be back at all for the 2019 season as he recovers from elbow reconstruction. You won't need to worry about Cueto […]

Josh Harrison Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Josh Harrison on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 27, with a left shoulder contusion on Tuesday and recalled infielder Harold Castro from the minors in a corresponding move. The 31-year-old Harrison was hitting a weak .156/.212/.233 in 99 plate appearances this year and isn't worth stashing in […]

Aaron Hicks Begins Game Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) played in a simulated game in Florida on Tuesday and has started game activities after hitting in the cages and taking batting practice. Hicks has been out all year, but he'll be the regular center fielder in the Bronx whenever he makes his season debut. The 29-year-old had […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Travel With Team To Mexico

The Los Angeles Angels "do not plan" on having designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) travel with them for their two-game series against the Astros in Mexico this weekend, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Ohtani is getting close to making his 2019 debut, but it probably won't come until sometime next week. He'll be the primary […]

Christian Yelich Could Be Ready For Weekend Series

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Christian Yelich (back) still isn't doing baseball activities, but he is "trending" towards being ready for the weekend series against the Mets that begins on Friday. Yelich should be able to avoid the injured list, but don't plan on having him for your lineups until at least […]

Trey Mancini Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini has been out of the lineup since leaving the game on Saturday after taking a pitch off of his right hand. He returns on Wednesday, batting second against Carlos Rodon. Fantasy owners should be glad to get him back after his torrid start to the year with a .355/.405/.618 slash […]