Jung Hoo Lee's MRI Shows "Structural Damage"

The San Francisco Giants said that an MRI exam on outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) showed "structural damage" in his left shoulder. Lee will go for a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday. The 25-year-old rookie dislocated his shoulder when he crashed into the outfield wall early in Sunday's game […]

Evan Carter Still Out, Could Be Back Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) received a cortisone injection in his back on Tuesday and remains out of the starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians. According to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant, it seems as though Friday is a realistic date for Carter to return to the lineup. The 21-year-old has not played […]

Leo Jimenez Swinging A Hot Bat

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Leo Jimenez has settled in quite nicely in his first extended look at Triple-A and is making a case to join the major league roster later in the summer. Over the past week, Jimenez is riding a solid .263/.417/.632 line with two long balls and an impressive 4:3 BB:K ratio. […]

Nico Hoerner Scratched With Hamstring Tightness Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves due to left-hamstring tightness. With Hoerner now out, Miles Mastrobuoni will handle the starting duties at shortstop and will bat eighth against Braves left-hander Chris Sale. It remains to be seen how serious Hoerner's hamstring injury is, so […]

When is Willson Contreras Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

One of the steadiest backstops you will find, the Cardinals' Willson Contreras suffered one of the uglier injuries we have seen in recent memory in a contest against the Mets on May 7. Contreras was caught reaching too far forward in receiving a pitch and was struck in the forearm on a swing by Mets […]

J.T. Realmuto To Return To The Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) will return to Wednesday's starting lineup against the New York Mets, barring anything unexpected, according to manager Rob Thomson. Realmuto was held out of action for a third straight game due to right-knee soreness in Tuesday's shutout win over the New York Mets but he should be back in […]

Matt Shaw Struggling In May

Chicago Cubs third base/shortstop prospect Matt Shaw got off to a strong start to the campaign in April but has struggled through the early part of May. In April, he posted a solid .237/.387/.424 line with three long balls and a 12:19 BB:K ratio. However, in May he has a disappointing .159/.309/.227 line with no […]

Bryce Harper Will Play Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (head) is feeling better, according to manager Rob Thomson, after he was scratched from Tuesday's win over the New York Mets due to a migraine headache. Harper's migraine was not related to him being hit in the head by a throw on Monday night. The former MVP was available […]

Masyn Winn Hitting Leadoff For Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. This will be the first time this year that Winn has hit leadoff for the Red Birds. St. Louis is looking to jump-start their offense after putting up double-digit runs for the first time this […]

Aaron Nola Tosses Shutout On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola looked outstanding during Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. The right-hander struck out eight batters as he tossed a complete game in an 109-pitch outing. The Mets started to get something going with the bats in the ninth, but Nola was able to work around the base runners. […]

Bryan Ramos Removed Early On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos (quad) was removed early during Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. This is a shame considering Ramos has been one of the few bright spots for this team lately. The 22-year-old was pulled out of the contest mid-way due to left quad tightness. The White Sox are already […]

Pete Fairbanks Available On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks (finger) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander was unable to pitch on Monday due to a cut on his finger. It sounds like this is no longer an issue, so Fairbanks is good to go now. Jason Adam converted the save on […]

When is Trea Turner Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

One of the bigger storylines early in the 2023 season was the rather shocking struggles of Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner. The 30-year-old hit .247 with a .687 OPS in the season's first half, good for an 84 wRC+ that sat 16% below the league average. However, fantasy managers who prudently refused to hit the […]

Patrick Bailey Remains Out On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This isn't shocking considering Bailey recently headed for further evaluation to determine the severity of his illness. It could be related to a concussion that Bailey suffered earlier in the month. Fantasy managers […]

When is Joe Musgrove Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Joe Musgrove has been one of the quieter star pitchers in the game of baseball over the past few seasons. Whether it's the East Coast bias or not, the Padres right-hander has turned in a 3.18 ERA or better in each of the last three seasons and a 3.86 ERA or better in each of […]

Walker Jenkins - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 8)

PROSPECT: Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins CURRENT LEVEL: Single-A ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (hamstring) is approaching his return to the diamond and is worth monitoring in fantasy baseball dynasty leagues. Jenkins, the fifth overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft, showcased his potential in his first professional season last year in the Rookie […]

Rhys Hoskins Lands On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The hope was that this was a minor issue after Hoskins was absent from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game. That was not the case as the team placed him on the injured list shortly after releasing […]

Jorge Polanco Absent On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Mariners will hold out Polanco after he made an early exit from Monday's game due to a hamstring issue. For now, fantasy managers should consider Polanco as day-to-day. In his absence, Josh […]

Blue Jays And Orioles Postponed

The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed on Tuesday. This seems odd considering that was only light rain in the forecast, but they've decided to call the game. The two teams will make up this contest as part of a doubleheader in late July. Tuesday's original starting pitchers, Chris […]

Rays Reinstate Jonathan Aranda From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Jonathan Aranda (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Austin Shenton to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Aranda isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against Boston Red Sox, but he's now back with the team and could be an option as the […]

Zack Gelof Reinstated And Starting On Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics reinstated second baseman Zack Gelof (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also recalled left-hander Brady Basso from Double-A Midland. In corresponding moves, the team optioned left-hander Easton Lucas and outfielder Lawrence Butler to Triple-A Las Vegas. Gelof is right back at second base on Tuesday and is hitting sixth […]

No Rhys Hoskins On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. It shouldn't come as a big surprise after Hoskins was forced out of Monday's contest early due to a right-hamstring injury. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger was expected to undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday […]

Max Kepler, Other Twins Lefties Sitting Against Southpaw

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler, second baseman Edouard Julien, outfielder Alex Kirilloff and first baseman Trevor Larnach are all out of the starting lineup on Tuesday with the team facing left-hander Carlos Rodon and the visiting New York Yankees. Kepler has been one of the hottest hitters of late in the big leagues and is […]

Christopher Morel Serving As Designated Hitter Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel (toe) is serving as the designated hitter on Tuesday and is batting cleanup against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander Chris Sale. Patrick Wisdom will play third base for the Cubbies. Morel has been beat up in the last few days with a toe injury and a sore knee, so […]

Austin Riley Remains Out Tuesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. In his place yet again, Zack Short will start at third and will hit ninth for the Braves against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. The 27-year-old will be missing his second straight game, but the […]

Kenta Maeda To Throw A Bullpen On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda (illness) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. It's good to see that Maeda is feeling better after he was placed on the 15-day injured list last Saturday due to a viral illness. The 36-year-old veteran might need to throw a few bullpen sessions before he's cleared for […]

Gio Urshela Back From Injured List And Starting Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers reinstated infielder Gio Urshela (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo after Monday night's game in a corresponding move. Urshela is starting at third base and batting sixth for the Tigers in his first game back on Tuesday against the visiting Miami Marlins […]

Jake Burger Not Playing Tuesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday to face the Tigers in Detroit. Tristan Gray will get the start at the hot corner for the Fish while batting eighth against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. The 28-year-old Burger has gone just 2-for-29 since returning from the injured list, […]

Cade Horton - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late June-Early July ANALYSIS: Horton is one of the most well-regarded pitching prospects in baseball. Only Paul Skenes and Jackson Jobe are rated more highly as right-handed starters than the Cubs' former first-round pick. Horton is on the fast track to the major leagues, but the Cubs may […]

John Brebbia - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: John Brebbia collected two saves back in 2018, but since then those have been the only two saves he's earned in his entire career. That is until his name was called Saturday to lock down the win for the White Sox […]