Max Scherzer Throws Live BP Session Tuesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back, arm) threw two 20-pitch innings of live batting practice on Tuesday and is hoping the next step will be to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. Offseason surgery on his back caused Scherzer to miss the start of the 2024 regular season, and he was pulled off his initial […]

Cristian Javier To Have Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday, according to a league source. Javier sought the opinion of renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, who recommended the reconstructive surgery that typically carries a 12- to 14-month recovery timeline. In a best-case scenario, Javier could return to Houston's rotation late next […]

Jose Tena - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes For Week 11 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Do Not Add (0% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024 ANALYSIS: Jose Tena, currently ranked as the 22nd prospect in the Guardians farm system, has been on a streak, hitting a home run in five out of his last 13 games. He now has a total of eight homers this season in Triple-A. Despite his […]

When is Joey Loperfido Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Immense struggles for Jose Abreu this season led to the promotion of Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido on April 30, a big league debut that lasted until May 26 when the 25-year-old was optioned back to Triple-A Sugar Land. Loperfido's debut went well as he hit .333 with a double, a homer, a stolen base, […]

When Is Heston Kjerstad Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The logjam is real for the Baltimore Orioles. They sport one of the best big league rosters in baseball as well as the No. 1-ranked farm system in the sport, according to MLB Pipeline. They have more big-league-ready prospects toiling in the minors than you can shake a stick at. Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Jordan […]

Luis Arraez Returning To The Lineup

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old is back after missing one game due to a minor shoulder issue. Arraez will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus lefty Patrick Sandoval on Tuesday. The stud infielder […]

Cade Horton To Be Shut Down For A Month

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton (shoulder) is set to miss significant time after landing on the injured list. The right-hander has been diagnosed with a right shoulder strain, which will stop him from throwing for the next three or four weeks. That means, Horton probably won't resume throwing until late-June or July. This is […]

Thairo Estrada Returning On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (thumb) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Estrada will make his return to the lineup following a three-game absence due to left thumb soreness. It's good to see that it wasn't too serious of an injury after Estrada jammed his thumb […]

Jon Gray Throws Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (groin) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday. The right-hander threw nearly 50 pitches without any issues, It's uncertain what the next step is going to be for Gray. He wasn't expected to miss much time after going on the 15-day injured list in late-May. The […]

Kris Bryant Remains Absent On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (rib) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against Cincinnati Reds. The veteran slugger will miss his second straight contest due to rib soreness. Bryant suffered the injury while making a catch during the weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fantasy managers should consider Bryant as […]

Shelby Miller Activated On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) has been activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The veteran right-hander will make his return following a three-week absence due to a nerve issue in his right elbow. The 33-year-old holds a 4.41 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 15/6 K/BB ratio […]

Blake Dunn - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor In Extremely Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Reds called up their No. 11 prospect, Blake Dunn, on Tuesday. Dunn has struggled at the Triple-A level this season, only hitting .233 with four home runs, seven doubles, 22 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 44 games. But the outfielder […]

Padres Pursuing Trade For Garrett Crochet

The San Diego Padres have recently shown strong interest in Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, according to sources briefed on the White Sox's discussions, less than three months after acquiring right-hander Dylan Cease from Chicago. The Padres have more of a need for starting pitcher after putting both Joe Musgrove (elbow) and Yu Darvish […]

Deyvison De Los Santos- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 11)

PROSPECT: Deyvison De Los Santos, 1B/3B, Arizona Diamondbacks ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: N/A CALL-UP ETA: 2024 ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 14 prospect Deyvison De Los Santos continues to put up solid numbers in the minors since signing for $200,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2019. He hit .295 with eight home runs and 37 RBI […]

Astros Call Up Trey Cabbage From Triple-A

The Houston Astros called up outfielder Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, sending down infielder Grae Kessinger. Cabbage was called up as a buffer for outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin), who was injured after fouling a ball off his shin in Monday's win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Tucker said X-rays showed nothing was […]

Ranger Suarez Still Trending To Start This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hand) played catch on Tuesday and is still trending to make his next start this weekend in London against the division-rival New York Mets. "It looks good so far," manager Rob Thomson said. Suarez is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, and if he comes out of that […]

Gerrit Cole Will Have "At Least A Few" Rehab Starts

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday that right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will have "at least a few" minor-league rehab starts before the team has him rejoin the big-league rotation. Cole will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw 40 to 50 pitches. The 33-year-old will […]

Corbin Carroll Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is retreating to the bench on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants with a left-hander on the bump. On Monday, the D-backs moved the struggling Carroll down to the eighth spot in the batting order. It's been tough going for last year's National League Rookie of the Year […]

Andrew Vaughn Returns Against Cubs

Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn (finger) is back at first base and is hitting second for the team on Tuesday at Wrigley Field against left-hander Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs. A sprained left ring finger caused Vaughn to miss all three games last weekend for the White Sox, but he's healed up […]

Cedric Mullins Finds Himself On The Bench Again

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is on the bench again on Tuesday versus the Toronto Blue Jays and right-handed opener Trevor Richards. Rookie Colton Cowser is in center field and is batting seventh, while Austin Hays gets another start in left field and will bat sixth for the O's. This will be the third time […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back At Third On Tuesday

For the second time in the last three games, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting at third base and will hit third in the batting order on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Corbin Burnes. The Toronto Star's Mike Wilner writes that he was told Guerrero would play third base […]

Jacob Young Returns For Nationals

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (hand) is back in center field and is batting in the nine-hole on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Young will return to the outfield after missing the last two games due to swelling in his right hand. The 24-year-old is feeling good enough […]

Kyle Tucker Not In Astros Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) is out of Tuesday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals. He fouled a ball off his shin during Monday's 7-4 win. Astros manager Joe Espada said Tucker is "day to day" and feeling better. The Astros will be without their slugger, slashing .266/.395/.584 with 19 homers, 40 RBI, 42 […]

CJ Abrams Back In Action Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) is back at shortstop and in his customary leadoff spot on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Abrams will return to Washington's starting lineup for the first time since last Friday, and fantasy managers in all leagues will need to throw him back into […]

Jack Suwinski Recalled And Starting Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled outfielder Jack Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and placed outfielder Ji Hwan Bae (wrist) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist in a corresponding move. The team also added Liover Peguero to the active roster and placed outfielder Michael Taylor on the paternity list. Suwinski is starting […]

Henry Davis Back Behind The Plate For Pirates

After being called back up from Triple-A Indianapolis, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis is back behind the dish on Tuesday and is batting eighth against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. The Pirates sent the 24-year-old former first overall pick to the minors in early May after he started the year with […]

Bo Naylor Sitting Against Right-Hander

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo. Instead, David Fry will do the catching for Cleveland and bat fifth in the lineup. Naylor has been out of the team's lineup now in four of their last five games […]

White Sox Gain Luis Robert, Lose Tommy Pham In Series Of Roster Moves

The Chicago White Sox made a series of roster moves Tuesday, headlined by the return of outfielder Luis Robert (hip) from the 10-day injured list. He had been sidelined since early April with a Grade 2 right hip flexor strain. Robert is slashing .214/.241/.500 with two homers, four RBI, and three runs scored in seven […]

MLB Clears Shohei Ohtani In Gambling Investigation

After former translator Ippei Mizuhara's guilty plea, Major League Baseball has cleared Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and has closed its investigation, citing the thoroughness of the federal investigation and the criminal proceedings not being contested. "MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud and this matter has been closed," the league said […]

White Sox Call Up Outfielder Duke Ellis From Double-A

The Chicago White Sox called outfielder Duke Ellis from Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday. The 26-year-old has impressive speed, stealing 34-of-35 bases while hitting .258/.341/.308. He owns a career .665 OPS and 0.39 BB/K ratio over four minor-league seasons. Ellis will help the team's outfield defense and could have some playing time opportunities with Andrew Benintendi […]