Kyle Seager is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Seager is not hitting .219 with a .272 OBP this season, so it's been a disappointing season to say the least. Kristopher Negron will play third base and bat sixth versus lefty Brett Anderson. Negron […]

Elvis Andrus, Adrian Beltre Return to the Lineup on Tuesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus and third baseman Adrian Beltre return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Both players received a routine rest day on Monday, but are ready to on for this one. Andrus will play shortstop and bat second, while Beltre will bat cleanup and serve as […]

Rangers Shutting Mike Minor Down

The Texas Rangers have shut starting pitcher Mike Minor down for the remainder of the season, as he's reached an innings limit. Minor will finish with a 12-8 record, 4.18 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 132 strikeouts in 157 innings over 28 starts in 2018. Those aren't bad numbers at all considering he didn't start a […]

Brian Dozier is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dozier has been absolutely awful at the plate this season, so it's not surprising that he's seeing less playing time. Kike Hernandez will play second base and bat eighth versus righty Matt Koch. Hernandez […]

Dodgers To Skip Rich Hill This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill will have his final start of the season skipped this weekend against the Giants. Instead, the Dodgers will go with Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw and rookie Walker Buehler. Hill could be available out of the bullpen to close out the season or he could also pitch a potential […]

Paul Goldschmidt Returns to the Lineup on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Goldschmidt was given the day off on Monday, but is back and ready to go on Tuesday. He'll bat cleanup and play first base against righty Walker Buehler. Goldschmidt should be a reliable option for […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Remains Absent from the Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This will be the fourth game in a row that Cabrera has not started. Scott Kingery will bat seventh and play shortstop versus righty Chad Bettis. DFS players can go ahead and avoid Kingery.

Shelby Miller Throws Sim Game Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) threw a 60-pitch simulated game on Tuesday, and the team wants to get him into a game against the Padres to close out the regular season this weekend. Miller has made exactly eight starts in the last two seasons because of arm injuries, and he had posted an […]

Shohei Ohtani To Have Tommy John Surgery Next Week

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery next week. The procedure that will keep him off the mound for all of the 2019 season will be performed by Dr. ElAttrache in Los Angeles. The good news is that the two-way star should be able to serve as a […]

Carlos Gonzalez Remains Out of the Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (rest) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. This now marks the fourth straight game that Gonzalez has been out of the starting lineup. David Dahl will play right field and bat third against righty Vince Velasquez. Dahl is hitting .299/.356/.558 with eight home […]

Travis Shaw is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Shaw will get a rest day against the left-handed starting pitcher. Jonathan Schoop will slide over to second base and bat seventh, while Hernan Perez will play shortstop and bat fifth versus lefty Austin […]

Francisco Lindor, Josh Donaldson Back on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and third baseman Josh Donaldson are back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Both players received off days on Monday, but are back and ready to go on Tuesday. Lindor will lead off and play shortstop, while Donaldson bats fifth and plays third base […]

Yoan Moncada Returns to the Lineup on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Moncada sat out on Monday after going hitless in the two games prior to that. He will bat eighth and play second base versus righty Trevor Bauer. Moncada is hitting .364/.417/.636 in his career off […]

Starling Marte is Back in the Lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (calf) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Marte sat out on Monday after leaving Sunday's game early due to calf tightness. He's starting in center field and batting second versus lefty Mike Montgomery. Marte is hitting .364/.417/.500 with zero home runs and three […]

Willson Contreras is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras was given the day off on Monday and has been slumping at the plate lately. He'll bat eighth and draw the start behind the plate versus righty Chris Archer. DFS players can go ahead and avoid […]

Jameson Taillon May Not Make Final Start

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said starting pitcher Jameson Taillon may not make his final start of the season on Saturday against the Reds. "Talked to Jamo, and want to make a good decision. We’re still working through some information to make a good decision," Hurdle said. This is just about managing Taillon's workload -- […]

Matt Duffy is Sitting Out Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Duffy is hitless over his last three games, so he'll get the day off to rest. Joey Wendle will bat second and play third base versus righty Luis Severino. Out of the all […]

Andrelton Simmons Returns on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (knee) is back on Tuesday, batting sixth and playing shortstop. Simmons left Sunday's game with a knee injury, and was held out of Monday's contest as a precaution. However, an MRI came back clean and Simmons is able to return after just one day away. The shortstop is hitting […]

Willy Adames Returns to the Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (illness) returns to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Adames was forced to miss back-to-back games due to an illness. It appears he's healthy enough to give it a shot on Tuesday. He'll bat eighth and play shortstop versus righty Luis Severino. Adames can […]

Kevin Kiermaier is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back, shoulder) returns to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Kiermaier left Sunday's game after colliding into the wall in the outfield. He sat out on Monday, but appears to be in good enough shape to play on Tuesday. He'll bat seventh and play […]

Dansby Swanson is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Swanson was given an off day on Sunday and the Braves did not play on Monday. He'll bat eighth and play shortstop versus righty Noah Syndergaard. Swanson is hitting .500 off Syndergaard in his career, but […]

Evan Gattis is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Gattis was hot at the plate, but cooled off on Monday going 0-for-3 in that one. He'll sit this game out, but he's still a valuable fantasy asset for leagues that are still going. Jose […]

Justin Smoak is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Rowdy Tellez has been stealing playing time from both Smoak and Kendrys Morales lately. Tellez will bat third and play first base versus righty Josh James. DFS players should consider Tellez for this one, […]

Aaron Altherr Has Torn Ligament In Toe

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr (toe) suffered a ligament tear in his right big toe when he crashed into the outfield wall on Monday. With only six games left in the season, he will not play again this year. It's a fitting end to what was a big disappointment of a season for the 27-year-old, […]

Arodys Vizcaino Likely To Be Primary Closer From Here On Out

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino is likely to be used as the primary closer the rest of the way this year if he's healthy, given A.J. Minter's recent struggles in the bullpen. The Braves would like to see Vizcaino pitch on back-to-back days before the end of the week, but it's not necessary. Vizcaino […]

Kevin Pillar is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for Pillar as the Jays aren't playing for much anyway. Jonathan Davis will lead off and play center field versus righty Josh James. Davis does not have […]

Jeremy Jeffress Available On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (neck), who was unavailable on Monday, said he can pitch if he's needed on Tuesday. Jeffress has been lights-out this year as an All-Star and should remain the team's primary closing option down the stretch and into the playoffs. Make sure he's in your lineups if you're still playing […]

Christian Walker Suffers Broken Bones In Face

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (face) suffered broken bones in his face after being hit by a pitch on Monday and is done for the rest of the season, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It's a tough way to end the season for the utility player. Walker had hit just .163/.226/.388 with three homers […]

Billy Hamilton is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He sat out on Sunday and the Reds did not play on Monday. Hamilton will bat ninth and play center field versus lefty Eric Skoglund. Hamilton is hitting .222/.287/.348 with two home runs and 14 RBI […]

Ryan Meisinger To Start Game 1 Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Ryan Meisinger will start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Wednesday. Meisinger has a 4.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 21 K's over 20 innings in 16 relief appearances for the O's this year. Don't expect him to go more than an inning or two in his first […]