Jack Flaherty Being Moved To Bullpen

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jack Flaherty is being moved to the bullpen for at least the short term and he will be available in relief on Tuesday against the Houston Astros, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper wouldn't rule out a potential return to the starting rotation for Flaherty down the road, possibly in the […]

Javier Baez Scratched With Back Tightness

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers with lower-back tightness. Zack Short replaced him at shortstop. Until we know more on Baez's condition, consider him day-to-day heading into Wednesday's contest. The 30-year-old Puerto Rican has been a major disappointment in his second season in Detroit, hitting […]

Yusei Kikuchi Removed Due To Cramping

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was removed from his start early on Tuesday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx with a left upper trap muscle cramp, according to the team. It was still a positive outing for Kikuchi, as he was able to pick up his 10th win of the season by […]

Max Fried To Start Thursday

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (finger) is scheduled to make his return to the starting rotation on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Fried was skipped in the rotation the last time around after developing a hot spot on his left index finger during his start last Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, but he was able […]

Randal Grichuk Leaves After Getting Hit In The Head

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Randal Grichuk (head) took a pitch to the head in Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays and was forced to leave the game early. The good news is that he was able to leave the field under his own power. It was a glancing blow that ricocheted off of Grichuk's […]

Royce Lewis Injured Tuesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) left Tuesday's game early against the Cincinnati Reds with left-hamstring tightness. Lewis initially injured his hamstring in the sixth inning and tried to stay in before eventually leaving in the eighth frame. For now, he's being considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to […]

JJ Bleday Could Return Next Week

Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, and manager Mark Kotsay told reporters he could return next week if there are no setbacks. The former fourth-overall draft pick suffered an ACL sprain and hasn't played in the Majors since […]

Alec Burleson Suffers Fractured Thumb

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/designated hitter Alec Burleson (thumb) left Tuesday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers early after fracturing his left thumb, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The 24-year-old continues to hit in the middle of the order despite slashing just .244/.300/.390 with eight bombs, 36 RBI, 34 runs, and three steals […]

Drew Pomeranz Will Not Pitch This Season

San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) will not pitch this season as he continues to deal with an elbow issue, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. The 11-year veteran hasn't appeared in a Major League game since 2021 and will head into the 2024 season as a free agent. Pomeranz was effective when healthy on […]

Riley Greene To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (elbow) will undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. The youngster has been out since early September after experiencing elbow inflammation and will now officially miss the rest of the season. Greene broke out in limited action, slashing .288/.349/.447 with 11 homers, 51 RBI, 37 […]

Brady Singer Shut Down For Remainder Of 2023

The Kansas City Royals have shut down starting pitcher Brady Singer (back) for the rest of the season, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The right-hander started Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians and experienced back tightness afterward. Following a breakout 2022 campaign in which he registered a 3.23 ERA, Singer struggled over 159 2/3 […]

Brent Rooker Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners. The 28-year-old has had a career season, slashing .241/.325/.472 with 26 long balls, 55 runs, 60 RBI, and three stolen bases across 126 contests. Tyler Soderstrom will take his spot at DH and […]

Luis Arraez Day-To-Day With Ankle Sprain

The Miami Marlins scratched second baseman Luis Arraez (ankle) from their starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets due to a left-ankle sprain and are calling him day-to-day. Arraez suffered the sprained ankle while working out before the game and could need multiple days off as the Fish push for the final […]

Jeimer Candelario Could Return Next Week

Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) could return from the injured list as early as next week. The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list on September 11 due to a lower back strain. The good new is, Candelario has been making solid progress in his recovery. The Cubs could certainly use his bat as […]

Carlos Correa To Undergo MRI

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. It marks the second game in a row that Correa will miss due to left foot issue. Now, it's being reported that Correa is expected to undergo an MRI on Tuesday. He's currently dealing with plantar […]

Ha-Seong Kim To Miss Third Straight Game

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (abdomen) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This marks the third game in a row that Kim has missed due to abdominal tightness. For now, the Padres are listing Kim as day-to-day, but he very well could land on the injured list. […]

Shohei Ohtani Has Successful Surgery

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) underwent successful elbow surgery on Tuesday. This was not Tommy John surgery, but it will still limit the two-way superstar to designated hitter duties in 2024. Ohtani won't pitch at all next season, but is expected to be able to hit at the beginning of the 2024 […]

Adley Rutschman Resting On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be nothing more than a routine rest day for the 25-year-old backstop. This season, Rutschman is slashing .269/.365/.423 with 19 home runs and 73 RBI in 144 games. In his absence, James McCann will […]

Ryan Mountcastle Remains Out Of The Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. The 26-year-old will now miss his sixth game in a row due to left shoulder discomfort. The Orioles continue to list Mountcastle as day-to-day, so it seems he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. […]

Wilyer Abreu Remains Out Tuesday

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu (hand) is missing another game on Tuesday as the team takes on the Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Abreu injured his left hand while crashing into the outfield wall on Sunday and will now miss his second straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider the 24-year-old […]

Max Fried Throws Bullpen Session

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (finger) said he threw a bullpen session on Monday without tape protecting the small blister that developed on his left index finger during the final inning of last Tuesday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fried will be ready to start at some point during the team's four-game series against the […]

Christian Yelich Missing Another Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is out of the starting lineup yet again on Tuesday with the team taking on the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Craig Counsell hasn't ruled out the team placing Yelich on the injured list at this point. He's only played in one of the team's last 11 games due to […]

Willson Contreras Taking The Day Off

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras will start Tuesday's contest against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on the bench. Andrew Knizner will instead catch left-hander Drew Rom and bat eighth in the order against Brewers right-hander Trevor Megill. It appears to be a normal day of rest for Contreras, so he should be back behind the […]

Everson Pereira Still Sidelined

New York Yankees rookie outfielder Everson Pereira (hamstring) is set to miss yet another game on Tuesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. In his absence, Oswaldo Cabrera is making another start in left field and will be in the nine-hole against Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Pereira, one of the team's top prospects, made […]

Bryan De La Cruz Returns Against Mets

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz (ankle) is playing right field and hitting fifth in the batting order on Tuesday against New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi. De La Cruz is returning to Miami's starting lineup after he missed the last three games with right-ankle soreness. The 26-year-old Dominican outfielder is currently slashing .254/.302/.419 […]

Marlins Claim Matt Moore Off Waivers From Guardians

The Miami Marlins claimed left-handed reliever Matt Moore off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, according to sources. The Guardians claimed Moore off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels earlier this month, but now he's on the move again. Moore won't be postseason-eligible if the Marlins end up winning the final wild-card spot in […]

Ronny Mauricio In The Two-Hole Tuesday

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio is playing third base and batting second in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Mauricio continues to hold down the hot corner with Bret Batty (groin) missing his fifth straight game due to a left-groin strain. The Mets' No. 4 prospect, per […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Returning On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand is back in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Kenta Maeda. The rookie didn't appear in his club's series-opening 7-3 win on Monday but will return to hit seventh and play third base for the second of three games with the Twins. The 23-year-old has […]

Carlos Correa Sitting On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. Correa departed Monday's series opener in Cincinnati after aggravating his plantar fasciitis in his left foot before even recording a single plate appearance and should get as much time as he needs to recover with a playoff […]

Logan Allen Looking To Tame Divisional Foe Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen will look to take down a division rival Tuesday night when he takes on the Kansas City Royals on the road. The left-hander has enjoyed a solid rookie season that includes a 3.60 ERA, 4.08 FIP, 4.43 SIERA, and a 13.8% K-BB% across 23 starts on the season. He has […]