Brandon Drury Remains Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The veteran slugger will miss his fifth straight game while dealing with an illness. The Angels haven't placed Drury on the injured list, but it shouldn't be completely ruled out. Luis Guillorme will fill […]

When Is Max Meyer Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

The Miami Marlins may have suffered more injuries to their pitching staff than some teams have to their entire team. Sixto Sanchez was the latest Marlin to head to the IL and he joins six other Marlins starters there. While Braxton Garrett and Ryan Weathers are only on the 15-Day IL, the rest of them […]

Kyle Tucker Making Solid Progress

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) was able to some swings with the bat on Sunday. The expectation is that Tucker is going to resume running within the next few days. Tucker is currently scheduled for a light throwing session on Friday. He'll likely go on a minor league rehab assignment soon after that. The […]

Pedro Leon - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Pedro Leon made his Triple-A debut in 2021...and guess what... he's still there! Leon has played a whopping 330 games for Triple-A Sugar Land with mixed results. He's posted two straight seasons with at least 17 home runs and 21 steals, but his highest single-season AVG […]

Randy Rodriguez To Serve As Opener

San Francisco Giants pitcher Randy Rodriguez will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears the Giants are going to go with a bullpen game here. Rodriguez will likely pitch a few innings, but probably not enough to factor into the decision. The 24-year-old holds a 4.82 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, […]

Max Kepler Returning On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (neck) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The left-handed slugger is back in the lineup following a three-game absence due to neck spasms. Kepler will bat cleanup and play right field against right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. Fantasy managers who have Kepler rostered can […]

When Will Christian Encarnacion-Strand Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Cincinnati Reds corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand largely made good on his prospect hype in his debut 2023 season, showcasing the thump he delivered in the minors, even if his strikeout and walk rates left much to be desired. Of course, big-league success is far from linear as the 2024 season has been a humbling one […]

Teoscar Hernandez Out Again On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (personal) was scheduled to fly from the Dominican Republic to Chicago on Tuesday, but manager Dave Roberts said after Monday night's game against the White Sox that he will give Hernandez another day off. Fantasy managers need not fret, as Hernandez left the team to deal with a personal […]

Elehuris Montero Not In Lineup Against Astros

Colorado Rockies infielder Elehuris Montero is out of the team's starting lineup as they take on the hosting Houston Astros on Tuesday. It will be the fourth straight game that Montero has found himself on the bench as he continues to lose playing time in Colorado. He's losing precious playing time to Michael Toglia, who […]

Nolan Arenado Returns To Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (forearm) is back at third base and is batting sixth in the order on Tuesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. Arenado has been beat up of late and missed the team's last two games due to left-forearm soreness. He also missed a game last […]

Bryan Woo Goes Back On Injured List

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (hamstring) is heading back to the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with what he called a low-grade hamstring strain. Woo suffered the hamstring strain in his start on Monday night in Tampa against the Rays and will now miss at least several weeks. Although Woo's injury doesn't sound serious, given […]

Daulton Varsho Still Out Against Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (back) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday at Fenway Park against the hosting Boston Red Sox. Veteran Kevin Kiermaier will make another start in center field and will bat ninth for the Blue Jays against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Kiermaier has very little DFS appeal […]

Bo Bichette Activated And Starting On Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays activated shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Steward Berroa to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. It ended up being a minimal stay on the injured list for Bichette, who was dealing with a minor calf injury. The 26-year-old All-Star is back at […]

Shay Whitcomb - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: While the Houston Astros don't have a clear opening right now at the Major League level, infielder Shay Whitcomb is worth monitoring due to his performance this season. Shay Whitcomb last 34 games for Sugar Land: .358 BA/.425 OBP/.664 SLG, 4 2B, 2 3B, 11 HR, […]

Will Benson Returns To Reds Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson (elbow) is starting in left field and is batting eighth against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller on Tuesday. Benson was hit by a pitch on his left elbow on Sunday and he missed Monday's contest, but X-rays came back negative and he's back in action against a […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand To Have Hand Surgery

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) will have right-hand surgery on July 11. The surgery comes with an expected recovery timeline of three months, so he'll essentially miss the rest of the 2024 season. Encarnacion-Strand initially went on the injured list in early May with what the team called a right ulnar styloid fracture […]

Randy Arozarena On The Bench Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is retreating to the bench on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Josh Lowe will serve as the designated hitter and will bat second, while Jonny DeLuca draws into the lineup in left field and will hit in the nine-hole against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. It will be the […]

Brandon Lowe Still Sitting Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (toe) remains sidelined on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Lowe suffered a broken right pinkie toe on Saturday and will now start on the bench for a third straight game, which is no big surprise. The Rays are hoping the oft-injured 29-year-old can avoid a trip to […]

Colt Keith Getting A Day Off

Detroit Tigers rookie second baseman Colt Keith and infielder Zach McKinstry are both getting the day off on Tuesday versus the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Keith will take a seat after starting each of the team's last 10 games. Andy Ibanez is filling in at the keystone and is hitting second, while Ryan Kreidler will play […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Cedric Mullins On The Bench Versus Southpaw

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Cedric Mullins will take a seat on Tuesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians with a left-hander on the mound. Infielder Ramon Urias is also starting on the bench. Adley Rutschman will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff, rookie Colton Cowser is in center field […]

Brooks Lee - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: A back injury cost Brooks Lee the first month and a half of the season but the 2022 eighth overall pick has been hitting well since returning, especially over the last 10 games where he's slashing .391/.429/.739 with four doubles, four home runs, and only five […]

Josh Naylor Sitting Against A Lefty

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor will take a day off with a left-hander on the mound on Tuesday versus the hosting Baltimore Orioles. Gabriel Arias will take over at first base and will bat eighth for the Guardians against Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin. This will be Naylor's first day off since May 22. The […]

Kodai Senga Throws 22-Pitch Live BP Session

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) threw a 22-pitch live batting practice session on Tuesday in Port St. Lucie, Fla., marking the first time he's faced hitters since early May. Senga will now fly back to New York with an eye toward potentially throwing another live batting practice session by the end of […]

Edwin Diaz Won't Appeal His Suspension

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is not appealing his 10-game sticky-stuff suspension and will begin serving the suspension on Tuesday night. Diaz will be eligible to return to the Mets' bullpen on July 6 for a contest in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. The 30-year-old right-hander says that he didn't use an illegal substance, but […]

Mets Officially Place Starling Marte On Injured List

The New York Mets officially placed outfielder Starling Marte (knee) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 23) on Tuesday with a right-knee bone bruise and selected the contract of outfielder Ben Gamel from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. This move was coming after he was advised to rest for 15 days following […]

Yariel Rodriguez To Start On Wednesday Against Boston

The Toronto Blue Jays will start rookie pitcher Yariel Rodriguez against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Rodriguez has made five starts and is (0-2) with a 5.94 ERA and a staggering 1.92 WHIP over 16 2/3 innings, striking out 17 and walking 11. He lasted only 1 1/3 innings against the Guardians on June […]

Twins Place Chris Paddack On The 15-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed pitcher Chris Paddack (forearm) on the injured list with right-forearm fatigue and called up pitcher Ronny Henriquez from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old will miss a few weeks and could return around the All-Star break. Paddack is (5-3) with a 5.29 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 78 […]

Graham Ashcraft Positioned For A Call-Up

With the Cincinnati Reds placing left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) on the injured list with a blister on his left finger, Graham Ashcraft is positioned for a call-up later this week to fill Lodolo's spot in the rotation. Ashcraft was sent down to Triple-A Louisville earlier this month but has looked impressive in his two starts. […]

Nick Lodolo Lands On The Injured List

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his right finger. The Reds called up right-hander Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move, retroactive to Monday. The left-hander was emerging as a surprise for fantasy managers as Lodolo has an (8-3) record and a […]