J.D. Martinez Scratched On Tuesday

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez (ankle) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. The veteran slugger is being pulled out of the lineup due to left-ankle soreness. Fantasy managers don't need to panic, as this sounds like a minor issue. For now, Martinez should be […]

Corey Seager Absent On Tuesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. It sounds like Seager is doing better after being hit by a pitch during Saturday's game. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Seager remains day-to-day with a left hand contusion. Josh Smith will cover shortstop […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back At First Base Against Astros

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (finger) is back at first base and batting third in the order on Tuesday against the visiting Houston Astros and rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti. Guerrero was hit in his finger on his right hand in Sunday's contest against the New York Yankee. X-rays came back negative, but […]

Brandon Nimmo Out Again On Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (head) is sitting out on Tuesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals for the second straight day. Nimmo slipped at his hotel room on Sunday night and suffered a cut on his forehead and is now missing his second straight game to begin the series against Washington. The 31-year-old avoided […]

Blue Jays Call Up Shortstop Prospect Leo Jimenez

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled infield prospect Leo Jimenez from the minors on Tuesday and placed utility man Isiah Kiner Falefa (knee) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 1) with a left-knee sprain. The team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, isn't in the starting lineup for Toronto on Tuesday versus the visiting […]

Jake Fraley Sitting Against Right-Hander

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is not in the starting lineup for the Reds on Tuesday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx, even with a right-hander on the mound. Nick Martini, Stuart Fairchild and Will Benson are starting from left to right field in this one, with Martini batting sixth, Fairchild in the […]

Luis Garcia, Jesse Winker Resting Versus Lefty

The Washington Nationals are holding out second baseman Luis Garcia and outfielder Jesse Winker on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound in D.C. Ildemaro Vargas will start at the keystone and bat fifth, while Harold Ramirez will draw into the lineup at DH and bat third for […]

Tommy Pham Sitting Out On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the hosting Cleveland Guardians. Gavin Sheets will start in right field and bat cleanup, with Eloy Jimenez serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth against Guardians right-hander Carlos Carrasco. It will be Pham's first day off in the team's last 16 […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) on the 10-day injured list when calling up shortstop Leo Jimenez, the club's fifth-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Kiner-Falefa has shed the perception of him being a defensive-only player by hitting .292/.338/.420 with seven homers, 33 RBI, 32 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Fantasy […]

Jose Butto Positioned For Role In Bullpen

The return of pitcher Christian Scott to the New York Mets may lead to the club moving Jose Butto to the bullpen. Butto has been impressive in his brief time as a starter, sporting a (1-3) record with a 3.08 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 38 innings, striking out 38 and walking 21 over seven […]

Vidal Brujan Returns, Otto Lopez Scratched

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox, starting at second base and batting seventh against Red Sox right-hander Cutter Crawford. Brujan missed both Saturday and Sunday against the Phillies for undisclosed reasons but is back in there after an off day on […]

David Hamilton On The Bench For Boston Tuesday

Boston Red Sox middle infielder David Hamilton will start on the bench on Tuesday versus the hosting Miami Marlins. Ceddanne Rafaela is starting at shortstop and batting ninth, while Enmanuel Valdez is at second base and hitting seventh against Marlins right-hander Valente Bellozo, who will be making just the second start of his major-league career. […]

Christian Scott Will Start Wednesday Against The Nationals

New York Mets rookie Christian Scott will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Scott returns to the majors following a stint in the minors where the club's second-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, awaited the opportunity to return to the bigs. He had five starts with the Mets, where […]

Josiah Gray To Receive MRI For Elbow Discomfort

Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray (elbow) will receive an MRI after he felt elbow discomfort during a rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Rochester. Gray said he felt the same level of discomfort that placed him on the injured list in April. He felt more fatigued than usual in his previous start and will undergo […]

Tyler Stephenson Activated From Family Emergency List

The Cincinnati Reds activated catcher Tyler Stephenson (personal) from the family medical emergency list on Tuesday while designating catcher Austin Wynns for assignment. Stephenson was placed on the list on June 27 after the birth of his daughter. He is slashing .240/.317/.397 with six homers, 24 RBI, and 29 runs scored in 67 games. Wynns […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Albert Suarez and Andrew Heaney

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series, as we dive into Week 15 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. This week we're looking at a pair of veterans who pitched in the same series this weekend. First, we'll look at Albert Suarez shutting down the Texas Rangers on Friday. Then, we'll deep dive […]

Xavier Edwards Back With The Fish

The Miami Marlins are recalling infielder Xavier Edwards from Triple-A Jacksonville after designating shortstop Tim Anderson for assignment on Tuesday. With Anderson now out of the picture in Miami, there will be more playing time for both Edwards and Vidal Brujan at shortstop with the Marlins looking toward the future. Edwards showed hints of his […]

When Will Kodai Senga Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Last season, Kodai Senga finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting after an impressive 2023 campaign. The 31-year-old was expected to anchor the Mets' rotation this season but suffered a shoulder injury in February during Spring Training. He suffered a setback in April with another injury to his triceps and he has […]

Luis Campusano Starts Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts as the designated hitter in his first minor-league rehab game with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Monday night. It wasn't a great first rehab game for Campusano, but all that really matters is that he's back to playing in games as he rehabs his […]

When Is Christian Scott Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)

Drafted in 2021, New York Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott quickly moved through the organization's ranks, posting a low ERA and strong K:BB ratios along the way. His success earned him a promotion to the big leagues earlier this season, recording five starts for the Mets in May. The righty held his own for an MLB […]

Keider Montero Likely To Join The Tigers

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Keider Montero was scheduled to start for Triple-A Toledo on Monday night before he was a late scratch. The Mud Hens went with a bullpen game instead. Meanwhile, right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) will be placed on the 15-day injured list a left-hamstring strain, according to manager A.J. Hinch, so Montero figures […]

Miguel Ullola Currently Leading Double-A In Strikeouts

Houston Astros starting pitching prospect Miguel Ullola currently leads all of Double-A with 101 total strikeouts across 76 innings this season. The 22-year-old has tallied at least seven strikeouts on nine occasions and at least eight punchouts five times. He tallied a season-high 12 strikeouts on May 10. He currently sits with a mediocre 4.74 […]

Ian Anderson Tosses Three Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson (elbow) threw three scoreless innings while allowing one hit, striking out one and walking one on Sunday in a minor-league rehab start for Low-A Augusta. Before this outing, Anderson pitched twice for the Florida Complex League Braves and struck out seven and walked none as he continues his recovery from […]

Should I Stash Owen Caissie In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15)

With the Chicago Cubs going through a bit of an offensive drought in June, many fans and fantasy baseball players have to be wondering if minor leaguer Owen Caissie could be the next hitting prospect called up to Chicago. Mike Tauchman is hurt, and Pete Crow-Armstrong is hitting just .192 this season while attempting to […]

Avery Short Tallies 10 Punchouts In Seven Scoreless Frames

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitching prospect Avery Short has flashed high-upside strikeout potential over his past few outings, and Monday was no different. On July 1, the 23-year-old tallied 10 strikeouts across seven innings of one-run ball. He allowed just two hits and two free passes. This was the second time in his past four starts […]

Ramon Laureano Could Return Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (back) has been dealing with a sore back and will not play until at least Tuesday, when the Braves open a series against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Brian Snitker. Laureano was out of the lineup for the series opener last Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Since joining […]

Tim Anderson Being Designated For Assignment

The Miami Marlins plan on designating struggling shortstop Tim Anderson for assignment. The move should free up guys like Vidal Brujan and Xavier Edwards for regular playing time with an eye toward the future. Anderson was Miami's only major-league free-agent signing in the offseason at $5 million for one season. The 31-year-old unfortunately continued the […]

Mitch Jebb Posts Three Straight Multi-Hit Games

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Mitch Jebb has had at least two hits in his past three games at High-A Greensboro. The former second-round selection out of Michigan State has had a difficult time adjusting to High-A ball, but his recent production is a good sign that things are turning around for the young infielder. In […]

Casey Mize A Candidate For The Injured List

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) is likely an injured-list candidate and that his hamstring was more of an injury than just a leg cramp. Mize left his last start early on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels with a left-hamstring injury. It was initially believed that the 27-year-old was […]

Colby Thomas Showing Power Surge At Triple-A

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas recently joined Triple-A Las Vegas and has begun to showcase his elite power potential. In his past six games, the Mercer product has posted a .348/.464/.783 slash line with an eye-catching 1.247 OPS. In this stretch, Thomas has launched three long balls with one double and tallied eight RBI. […]