Ian Desmond Benched On Monday Night

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond is taking a seat on the bench for Monday night's game against the Braves. No announcement has been made that there is any type of injury involved, so it looks like it's probably more related to the fact that Desmond is hitting just .086 on the season and striking out […]

Jon Lester To Undergo MRI

While the Chicago Cubs easily coasted to victory Monday afternoon, they suffered a troubling loss in pitcher Jon Lester. The veteran was preparing for his third inning of work when he visibly began to feel bothered by his left hamstring. After putting the first two runners on, manager Joe Maddon quickly removed him with what […]

David Dahl Out On Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is out of the team's lineup on Monday against the Braves due to a "slight" core injury, according to manager Bud Black. Black told the media that Dahl is not being placed on the Injured List at this time, so the belief is that Dahl would be able to return […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Dahl, Folty & More

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]

Carlos Rodon Walks Five On Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon walked five batters over 4 2/3 innings versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Rodon also allowed eight hits, four runs and struck out nine. It was Rodon’s worst start of the season, but the strikeouts were nice to see. Rodon will need to limit his walks to […]

Tyler Austin Starting In Giants Debut

Merely hours after being acquired from the Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants first baseman Tyler Austin will be immediately inserted into the club's starting lineup Monday as they face off with the San Diego Padres. Austin smacked 17 home runs and drove in 47 RBI in 69 games last season, but struck out 95 times in […]

Zack Cozart Sitting Out Monday

After getting hit by a pitch Sunday afternoon and subsequently exiting his club's game, Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart will sit out Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old went for X-rays after the plunking and the results came back negative, but the decision to give him the day off was wisely made. […]

Luis Severino Feels Discomfort After Flat Ground Toss

The New York Yankees received some negative news Monday as manager Aaron Boone provided an update on Luis Severino. The 25-year-old reportedly "didn't feel good" after his most recent long-toss session on flat ground. Severino will return to New York for an additional MRI and exam to determine the next step. Dealing with a young […]

Scott Barlow Could Be Opener Wednesday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost is reportedly considering an opener for Wednesday night's game against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium. The decision will reportedly be made after Tuesday's game, with bullpen usage likely to be a factor. Glenn Sparkman is also considered a candidate to pitch in the game, perhaps for deeper into […]

Danny Duffy To Pitch In Minor League Game

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) is expected to throw approximately 50 pitches in Arizona Tuesday. His outing will take place in a minor league game as he recovers from shoulder tightness that forced him to begin the new season on the injured list. The 30-year-old is coming off a 2018 season that saw […]

Tyler Flowers Remains Out On Monday

Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (hand) is absent from Monday's lineup against Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies. Flowers was hit by a pitch during Saturday's contest and did not play on Sunday. Alex Jackson will start behind the plate and bat eighth. He is not worthy of fantasy consideration unless it is announced that […]

Trevor Story In Monday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (calf) is in Monday's lineup against Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves. He will bat in the cleanup spot. Story fouled a pitch off of his calf in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and was eventually pulled from the game. The 26-year-old has a .222 average with three […]

Brad Peacock Headed To The Bullpen For The Next Two Weeks

Houston Astros starter Brad Peacock will be moved to the bullpen for the Astros' upcoming road trip. The team has enough off days in the next two weeks to make a four-man rotation feasible. Peacock had a dynamite outing in his first start of the season, but he was lit up for five runs on […]

Joc Pederson, Alex Verdugo Draw Into Lineup On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Joc Pederson and Alex Verdugo are both in the starting lineup on Monday night against right-hander Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals. Pederson is in left field and batting leadoff, while Verdugo is in right field and batting sixth. David Freese and Chris Taylor will be on the bench. Pederson has […]

Jon Lester Exits With Left Hamstring Tightness

Updating an earlier report, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) left Monday’s contest early with left hamstring tightness. Lester looked good over two innings with four strikeouts, three hits allowed, zero runs and a walk. Lester is scheduled to face Mike Trout and the Angels this weekend, but that is no certainty at the […]

Justin Turner On The Bench For Monday's Contest

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will be getting a day off on Monday night against Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals. Turner is slashing .300/.383/.325 through 40 at-bats with seven RBI. Max Muncy will be starting at third base and batting fifth in his absence. Muncy is carrying a .250 average, but […]

Michael A. Taylor Activated

The Washington Nationals activated outfielder Michael A. Taylor from the injured list on Monday. Outfielder Andrew Stevenson was optioned to make room. Taylor injured his leg during spring training but will ultimately only miss eight regular season games from it. He is not in Monday's starting lineup but will get some starts at Victor Robles' […]

Jon Lester Leaves Start Early With Apparent Injury

Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester was forced to leave Monday's start in the top of the third inning due to an apparent injury. It is currently unknown what the ailment is, but he looked awkward rounding the bases during the bottom of the second inning. Lester tossed two scoreless frames, allowing two hits and a […]

Cesar Hernandez Absent From Lineup On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez is getting the day off on Monday against Anibal Sanchez and the Washington Nationals. Hernandez has a middling .179 average with four RBI and a stolen base through eight games. Scott Kingery draws into the lineup at second base and will bat seventh. Kingery has no hits and one […]

Ramon Laureano Gets Day Off On Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Andrew Cashner and the Baltimore Orioles. Laureano is carrying a .261 average with two home runs, five RBI, and two stolen bases through 13 games this season. The 24-year-old is a stalwart in the outfield which helps guarantee him steady […]

Dexter Fowler Out, Jose Martinez In On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler will be on the bench for Monday's game against Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fowler is carrying a dismal .182 average through 31 plate appearances this season with no RBI. Jose Martinez will start in right field and bat third. Fowler was awful offensively in 2018 and […]

Anibal Sanchez Looks to Bounce Back on Monday

Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez (hip) will look to make it through his start on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sanchez, one of Washington's offseason acquisitions, was forced to exit the game early in his first start of the season against the Phillies after taking a line drive off the hip. Sanchez went four innings […]

Jeff McNeil Picks Up Pair of Hits Sunday

New York Mets left fielder Jeff McNeil collected a pair of hits against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. McNeil was 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. The second-year man is slashing .409/.519/.591 through eight games and 27 plate appearances. With his elite contact rate and ability to hit the ball to all fields, […]

Peter Alonso Mashes Another Home Run Sunday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso continued his torrid start to the season, going 2-for-4 against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Alonso doubled and homered en route to a three-RBI game. The rookie first baseman is hitting a cool .382 to start the season with a robust 1.256 OPS. Although these numbers are not […]

Kyle Zimmer Optioned Back To Triple-A

Kansas City Royals reliever Kyle Zimmer was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday afternoon. Zimmer, the fifth overall pick from 2012, finally made the Royals Opening Day roster, but he wholly underwhelmed. The 27-year-old allowed two runs on two hits to go along with five walks through two innings of work. He will likely get […]

Yusniel Diaz Blasts Homer In Double-A Outing

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz was 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks for Double-A Bowie on Sunday. It was the first big fly of the season for the 22-year-old. Diaz was the main piece the Orioles received in the trade that sent Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. […]

Julio Urias To Return To Bullpen Once Other Starters Are Healthy

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will get at least one more start, per manager Dave Roberts, which will likely come on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. After that, it will be back to the bullpen for the 22-year-old once Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) or Rich Hill (knee) return to the rotation. The team is being […]

Nick Senzel Is Out Of His Walking Boot

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Nick Senzel (ankle) ditched his walking boot and is expected to do light running drills on Monday afternoon. The 23-year-old suffered an ankle sprain towards the end of spring training. Senzel is one of the top prospects in baseball after slashing .310/.378/.509 at Triple-A Louisville last season. He will likely have […]

Tyler Austin Traded To The Giants

Minnesota Twins outfielder Tyler Austin was traded to the San Francisco Giants on Monday afternoon for outfield prospect Malique Ziegler. Austin - formerly a top prospect in the Yankees system - has struggled to find his footing in the big leagues since breaking in back in 2016. Austin has power-hitting potential, but he was blocked […]

Kevin Kiermaier On The Bench On Monday Afternoon

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will not be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Carlos Rodon and the Chicago White Sox. Kiermaier is slashing .300/.353/.667 to start the season with two home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases. The 28-year-old is far more renowned in the field than at the plate, […]