Drew Thorpe Officially Starting On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe has been recalled from Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will make his MLB debut against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Thorpe was the main piece back to Chicago during the Dylan Cease trade. He held a 1.35 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 56/17 K/BB ratio during his […]

Joey Ortiz Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is frustrating news considering Ortiz has been extremely hot at the plate. He's batting .298 with four home runs and 15 RBI over his last 30 games. Hopefully the Brewers are just […]

Matt Chapman Returning On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. As expected, Chapman will be back in the lineup following a two-game absence due to a hamstring issue. Luckily, it was a minor issue and Chapman wasn't required to be placed on the […]

Bryan Woo Scratched From Tuesday's Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (arm) has been scratched ahead of his scheduled start against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Mariners manager Scott Servais said that Woo will undergo an MRI on his right arm to determine the severity of the issue. In the meantime, left-hander Jhonathan Diaz will take the ball in […]

Randy Arozarena Scratched On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It's uncertain where this injury came from but the assumption is that Arozarena will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of the injury. The 29-year-old has been awful to start the season, […]

Elias Diaz Absent On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (calf) is not in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This doesn't come as much of a shock after Diaz was forced to exit early during Monday's game due to tightness in his left calf. Jacob Stallings will cover behind the plate and bat fifth […]

Nico Hoerner Remains Sidelined

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hoerner has been out of the lineup since suffering a fracture in his hand during last Thursday's game. Despite that, the Cubs are hopeful that Hoerner will be able to avoid a trip […]

Colt Keith Remains Out On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. The rookie infielder continues to sit out after being pulled out of Saturday's contest due to a knee issue. Luckily, Keith isn't dealing with any structural damage in his left knee. It doesn't sound like […]

When Will Robert Gasser Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Milwaukee Brewers' No. 4 prospect Robert Gasser made his major league debut earlier this season. Despite owning a 5.25 ERA in three starts at Triple-A in 2024, Milwaukee needed a healthy arm in its rotation. So, in came Gasser, who made his debut on April 10. After throwing six scoreless innings with four strikeouts against the St. […]

Brandon Williamson Could Miss The Entire Season

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said on Tuesday that left-hander Brandon Williamson (shoulder) has been considering options that include season-ending surgery for a lesion in his left shoulder. Williamson hasn't pitched for the Reds at all this season and was pulled off a minor-league rehab assignment recently due to a setback with his throwing shoulder. […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Considering Season-Ending Surgery

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said on Tuesday that infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) has been considering options that include season-ending surgery to fix ligament damage in his fractured hand. Encarnacion-Strand went on the 10-day injured list in early May and could now miss the remainder of the 2024 regular season. In addition to his injury, […]

J.T. Realmuto Expected To Miss Around A Month

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said that catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) will miss around a month. Realmuto has been playing hurt and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday to undergo right-knee meniscectomy surgery on Wednesday in Philadelphia. It's a big blow to the Phillies and fantasy managers alike, as […]

Jack Flaherty Receives Injection

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (back) received an injection on Monday, and his turn in the starting rotation is being skipped. However, he's expected to return for the series against the Houston Astros this weekend. It's unclear exactly what day Flaherty will return to the mound this weekend after being pulled from his most recent […]

Adbert Alzolay Plays Catch

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay (forearm) played catch on Monday in Arizona for the first time in his rehab and threw from a distance of 60 feet. Alzolay was initially shut down on May 22 and was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 2, so he won't be eligible to return to the […]

Jordan Lawlar Returns To Triple-A After Rehab Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (thumb) from the 60-day injured list and returned him to Triple-A Reno. In 16 games with Reno last year, the No. 8 overall prospect in MLB per MLB Pipeline, hit .358 with 24 hits and 19 RBI. The 21-year-old will be making his 2024 debut when […]

Javier Baez Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers announced on Tuesday that they have placed infielder Javier Baez (spine) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 9) with lumbar spine-inflammation and recalled infielder Ryan Kreidler from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. The hits just keep coming for Baez. The 31-year-old veteran has been bothered by back issues for […]

Tyler O'Neill Still Absent On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday versus the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. This will be the third straight game that O'Neill has missed due to a right-knee injury that started bothering him again last Friday. O'Neill just returned from a stint on the injured list due […]

Rafael Devers Returns Against Phillies

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (knee) is back at third base and is batting cleanup on Tuesday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. After an off day on Monday, Devers will return to Boston's starting lineup and hit in the heart of the order after missing Sunday's contest with left-knee […]

Connor Norby Heads Back To Triple-A

The Baltimore Orioles optioned rookie infielder/outfielder Connor Norby to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday to make room for the return of infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo from the seven-day concussion injured list. Now that Norby is back on the farm, Mateo should see the lion's share of the playing time at the keystone in Baltimore moving forward. The […]

Austin Hays Back In Action For Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (back, ribs) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday for the series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves, playing left field and batting fifth against Braves left-hander Max Fried. Hays will make his return to the lineup for the first time since he was hit by a pitch in […]

Jorge Mateo Activated And Starting Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles activated infielder Jorge Mateo (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday, and he's right back in the starting lineup against the visiting Atlanta Braves and left-hander Max Fried, starting at shortstop and batting sixth. He's at the 6 on Tuesday with the Orioles giving Gunnar Henderson a day off. Now […]

Gunnar Henderson Resting On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is getting the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. It will be the first day off of the season for Henderson. In the first 65 games of the 2024 season, Henderson's third in the big leagues, he's been an All-Star-caliber player for the O's and fantasy managers, […]

Masataka Yoshida Returns To The Lineup On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (thumb) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, batting fifth in the order as the team's designated hitter. Yoshida was activated from the 10-day injured list while designating infielder-outfielder Garrett Cooper for assignment in a corresponding move. Meanwhile, the team will be without outfielder Tyler […]

J.T. Realmuto To Undergo Knee Surgery On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair his right knee meniscus. The Phillies placed him on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 10) and called up catcher Rafael Marchan from Triple-A. There is no timetable for a return for Realmuto, who is slashing .261/.309/.411 with seven homers, […]

When Will Kris Bryant Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Before the 2022 season, the Colorado Rockies made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by signing former National League MVP Kris Bryant. But since agreeing to a seven-year, $182 million deal with Bryant, the third baseman/outfielder has not lived up to those expectations. Not only has Bryant struggled at the plate over the past […]

Francisco Alvarez Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

The New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday while also designating catcher Tomas Nido for assignment. Alvarez had surgery to repair a torn ligament on his left thumb after he was injured against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 19 and just completed a rehab assignment at […]

Noelvi Marte Set To Begin Rehab Assignment At Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds sent infielder Noelvi Marte to a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Marte, the Reds' No. 2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is serving the last of an 80-game suspension in March for testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. The 22-year-old slashed .316/.366/.456 with a .822 OPS with three homers, […]

Did Joey Loperfido Get Recalled To The Majors? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Houston Astros' No. 5 prospect Joey Loperfido made his MLB debut earlier this season following a red-hot start to the year in Triple-A. Loperfido was hitting .287 with 13 home runs and 27 RBI through the first month. Then, the Astros decided to call him up on April 30. However, he didn't see as frequent playing time […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper 14+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Zebby Matthews was an eighth round pick in the 2022 draft, so expectations weren't too high, but he's put himself in position to move up the minor league ladder quickly, already dominating Double-A and beginning to knock lightly on the […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 12): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?

We are still without plenty of prominent starting pitchers because of injuries. Outside of pulling off a trade, fantasy managers will need to continue to navigate the waiver wire for reinforcements. Streaming pitchers with favorable matchups is a good way to help offset injuries to your fantasy squad. Are Reese Olson, Chris Paddack, and Simeon […]