Devin Williams To Throw On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (back) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Saturday. The 29-year-old reportedly felt great during his first bullpen session. The hope is that Williams can progress to a live batting practice session, assuming this bullpen session goes well. It sounds like Williams is making progress but is still […]

Brandon Drury Remains Absent

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This marks the eighth game in a row that Drury has missed due to an undisclosed illness. The good news is that it sounds like Drury is making progress towards a return. In the […]

Ramon Laureano Held Out On Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 29-year-old is dealing with back soreness, but is hopeful to get back on the field on Saturday. In the meantime, Luke Williams will draw the start in left field and bat ninth versus southpaw […]

Byron Buxton Getting A Day Off

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be nothing more than a routine rest day for Buxton. This is odd timing considering Buxton went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run on Thursday. This is likely part of the Twins plan […]

Carlos Correa Back In The Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (wrist) has returned to the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Correa was forced to exit early on Thursday after getting hit in the wrist by a pitch. Afterwards, Correa said he was fine and that he'd play on Friday. That appears to be true as […]

Jake Fraley Absent Again

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old was scratched from Wednesday's lineup and sat out of Thursday's contest as well. He underwent an MRI exam to determine the severity of the injury, but the results aren't known yet. For […]

Jeimer Candelario To Miss Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The switch-hitter will miss his third game in a row due to right knee tendinitis. The organization hasn't mentioned anything about a stint on the injured list, but the Reds might be forced […]

Masyn Winn Sitting Out On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This appears to be nothing more than a routine rest day for Winn. The 22-year-old was banged up recently, but this looks like a regular rest day. Brandon Crawford will draw the start at shortstop […]

Martin Perez Reinstated And Starting Against Braves

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated left-hander Martin Perez (groin) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned left-hander Justin Bruihl to Triple-A Indianapolis following Wednesday's game in a corresponding move. Perez will immediately jump back into Pittsburgh's starting rotation and toe the rubber on Friday in Atlanta against the Braves. Even though the Braves are […]

Gavin Sheets Remains Absent On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Gavin Sheets (heel) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's contest against the visiting Colorado Rockies. It will be the second straight game that Sheets has been held out after he departed Wednesday's game early with a left-heel contusion. The 28-year-old's injury isn't considered serious, though, and he remains […]

Gleyber Torres Back In Yankees Lineup On Friday

After being benched the last two games for poor play, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is back in action and is batting fifth for the Bombers against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Torres has been a pretty big disappointment for the Yankees and fantasy managers in 2024, but perhaps he can get […]

Jordan Westburg Out Of Baltimore's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg will not play on Friday for the second game of the series against the visiting Texas Rangers. Westburg will take a seat after starting in each of the team's last eight games. He'll make way for Jorge Mateo at second base, while Ramon Urias starts at the hot corner. Mateo […]

Adley Rutschman's X-Rays Come Back Negative

X-rays on Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman's right hand came back negative, and he's feeling better, but he is out of Friday's starting lineup against the visiting Texas Rangers. Rutschman was hit on his throwing hand in Thursday night's win over the Rangers by a foul tip behind the plate, but he remained in the […]

Davis Schneider Getting A Breather On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Davis Schneider is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday versus the visiting New York Yankees. Schneider has had an atrocious month at the plate in June, going 13-for-76 (.171) with three home runs, two doubles, six RBI, six walks and 22 strikeouts in 23 games to drop his […]

Josh Lowe Resting Against A Left-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is starting the game on the bench on Friday against the visiting Washington Nationals with a left-handed pitcher on the mound. With Lowe retreating to the bench against Nationals left-hander Mitchell Parker, Jonny DeLuca will draw into the lineup and start in right field for the Rays. Lowe deserves […]

Brandon Lowe Still Out On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (toe) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Washington Nationals. Lowe fractured his right pinkie toe last Saturday and has not played since. The Rays were initially hoping that he could avoid a trip to the injured list, but if […]

Kody Clemens, Johan Rojas Back With Phillies And Starting Friday

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated infielder Kody Clemens (back) from the 10-day injured list and also recalled outfielder Johan Rojas from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday with both first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) and outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) going on the 10-day IL. Clemens will make the start at first base and bat sixth, while […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Held Out Against Lefty

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies with left-hander Cristopher Sanchez on the mound. The Marlins are also resting outfielders Jesus Sanchez and Nick Gordon and catcher Nick Fortes in this one. Vidal Brujan is starting in center field and batting eighth, […]

June Dynasty and Prospects Mailbag - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 318)

Welcome to episode 318 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the […]

Enmanuel Valdez Retreats To The Bench Friday

Boston Red Sox infielder Enmanuel Valdez will retreat to the bench for Friday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres. David Hamilton will get the nod at second base and will bat second, while Ceddanne Rafaela will man the 6 for Boston and bat in the nine-hole versus Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez. Valdez, 25, […]

Rhett Lowder Responds With Solid Outing On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has had a tough time adjusting to Double-A ball but took a step in the right direction on Thursday evening. The former seventh overall pick in last year's draft tossed five innings of two-run ball with five punchouts, one walk, and six hits. In his last start, he […]

Kyle Schwarber Heads To 10-Day Injured List With Groin Injury

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a mild left-groin strain. Schwarber could spend the minimum 10 days on the IL, which is great news for the Phillies, especially considering first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) also went on the IL on Friday. Groin tightness forced […]

Bryce Harper Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a low-grade hamstring strain, according to sources. Harper could be activated from the IL as soon as July 9, but the Phillies could pad his recovery by another 10 days with the All-Star break in mid-July serving […]

Austin Gauthier Enjoys Productive Week At Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers infield prospect Austin Gauthier has been swinging a hot bat in his past six games and is becoming a strong candidate to make his major league debut later this summer. In his past six games, the 25-year-old has posted a .389/.560/.444 line with seven hits, four RBI, one stolen base, and a […]

Corbin Burnes Goes On Paternity List

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Corbin Burnes on the paternity list on Friday and recalled left-hander Matt Krook from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Burnes will most likely be away for the rest of the weekend series against the Texas Rangers but should be back to make his next turn in the starting rotation […]

Willie Calhoun Hits Second Home Run Of The Season

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Willie Calhoun hit one of the team's three home runs in their 5-0 shutout win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday. The solo home run was Calhoun's second of the season and was his only hit of the night in four at-bats. He also struck out twice. Injuries have […]

Jorbit Vivas Extends Hitting Streak To Five Games

New York Yankees infield prospect Jorbit Vivas went 3-for-4 on Thursday evening with two singles and a home run to extend his current hitting streak to five games. During this stretch, Vivas has tallied at least two hits three times and launched two long balls. This is the 23-year-old first extended look at Triple-A, as […]

Nolan Arenado Goes Deep In Loss To Reds

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado provided one of the few bright spots in the team's 11-4 loss to the visiting division-rival Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a run scored and a strikeout. Arenado has missed several games over the last week with elbow and forearm injuries, but […]

Dominic Fletcher Starting Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Dominic Fletcher (shoulder) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Friday as he recovers from a sprained left shoulder. Fletcher has missed most of June but has been cleared to resume playing in games as he looks to make his way back to the major-league roster […]

Emil Morales Showcasing Power In The Rookie League

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Emil Morales has been showcasing his raw power in the Rookie League this season and could be nearing a promotion to Single-A. On Thursday, June 27, Morales posted his second consecutive multi-home run game with three total hits and two RBI. Overall, on the season, the 17-year-old has posted a […]