Ryan Mountcastle Injured Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) left Wednesday's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals with left-shoulder discomfort in the third inning. He was replaced by pinch-hitter Ramon Urias. Before leaving the contest, Mountcastle walked in his only plate appearance. The 26-year-old's injury didn't look very serious, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day […]

Riley Greene To Seek Additional Opinions

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this month. The 22-year-old remains without a timetable to return and could very well be done for the 2023 season. The left-handed slugger is reportedly seeking additional medical opinions on his inflamed elbow. It sounds like Greene wants more information on […]

Will Smith Gets A Rest Day

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers don't need to worry as this appears to be a planned rest day for Smith. The right-handed slugger went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and a double during Tuesday's contest. In his absence, […]

Kenley Jansen Placed On COVID List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (illness) has been placed on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. The veteran reliever was pulled from Tuesday's relief appearance due to fatigue and illness symptoms. Now, Jansen has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be sidelined for the next week. His absence leaves the Red Sox shorthanded in […]

Leody Taveras Scratched On Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (undisclosed) has been scratched ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 25-year-old has been pulled from the lineup due to undisclosed reasons. Before this, Taveras had played in 23 straight games, so maybe his absence is rest related. Regardless, Evan Carter will fill in at center field […]

DJ LeMahieu On The Bench Wednesday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Fantasy managers don't need to be alarmed as this appears to be a routine rest day for the veteran infielder. LeMahieu sat out the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader as well. He's currently in the […]

Ronny Mauricio Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It appears the 22-year-old is under the weather, so he'll sit this game out. Luckily, this sounds like a minor issue, so hopefully Mauricio will only miss one game. In his absence, Jeff McNeil will […]

Sandy Alcantara Plays Catch Wednesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (forearm) was able to play catch on Wednesday. Alcantara landed on the injured list with a right-forearm flexor strain earlier this month, and it remains to be seen if he'll have time to rejoin Miami's starting rotation before the end of the regular season as they chase the final wild-card […]

Dylan Carlson To Have Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle) will undergo season-ending left-ankle surgery, according to manager Oliver Marmol. It makes sense for Carlson to get the injury addressed after dealing with left-ankle issues since all the way back in the middle of May. Barring any setbacks in the offseason, Carlson should be ready for spring training […]

Max Scherzer Expected To Miss Rest Of The Season

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season after being diagnosed with a strained teres major, a muscle that connects the scapula to the humerus. According to general manager Chris Young, Scherzer is "unlikely" to pitch in the postseason. It's brutal news for Scherzer and the Rangers […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Against Left-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is getting a day off on Wednesday as the club takes on left-hander Joey Lucchesi and the New York Mets. Carroll could use the day off, too, as he's gone hitless in 10 at-bats with two strikeouts in the first two games of the series this week in New York. […]

Christian Yelich Still Sitting Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) continues to sit on Wednesday against the visiting Miami Marlins. Tyrone Taylor is in left field and hitting sixth, Joey Wiemer is in center and batting in the nine-hole, and Sal Frelick is starting in right and batting eighth against Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett. Yelich is apparently improving from […]

Brian Kalmer Hitting The Ball Exceptionally Well

Chicago Cubs first base prospect Brian Kalmer was an 18th-round pick just two months ago and has looked absolutely phenomenal in his limited pro action. Selected out of Gonzaga as a third baseman, Kalmer has primarily played first so far, but the Cubs have plenty of time to experiment with his defensive profile. Offensively, there's […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Tosses Six Perfect Frames

Atlanta Braves minor leaguer Spencer Schwellenbach has emerged as one of the club's top pitching prospects. Although the start of his pro career was delayed due to Tommy John surgery, he came out of his recovery with his fastball peaking at an impressive 98 mph. He consistently demonstrates impressive control and has developed both his […]

Whit Merrifield Returns To Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield (groin) is playing left field and batting fifth for the team on Wednesday against the visiting Texas Rangers and left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Merrifield is back in action for the Jays after missing the last two games with groin tightness. The 34-year-old veteran super utilityman has struggled at the plate […]

Samuel Basallo Hits Three Homers In Big Week

Baltimore Orioles 19-year-old catcher Samuel Basallo has emerged as an impressive prospect with incredible bat speed and power. The Dominican Republic native is definitely a bat-first minor leaguer, and the Orioles have to be impressed by the decrease in his K/BB rate this season. Defensively, his arm strength and pop time are a little underwhelming. […]

Adam Macko Dominant When Healthy

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Adam Macko is an impressive starter who has used 2023 to show what he can do when healthy, given the fact that he made just 17 outings over the two seasons prior. Born in Slovakia, the southpaw went to high school in Alberta before the Mariners made him their seventh-round […]

Luis Verdugo Making Strides Offensively

Chicago Cubs third base prospect Luis Verdugo signed with the organization out of Mexico in 2017. Widely regarded as a talented defender, the 22-year-old has solidified himself as a long-term third baseman with impressive glovework, especially on challenging hops at the hot corner. On offense, there are real doubts about his bat and discipline, though […]

Nolan Gorman Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder Nolan Gorman (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right-hamstring strain and selected the contract of infielder Juniel Querecuto from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Gorman's injury occurred on Tuesday as he attempted to beat out an infield single, and now he'll be forced to […]

Jarred Kelenic Out With Sore Foot

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a sore right foot. It's not the same foot that Kelenic fractured in July while kicking a water cooler, and it's sore after he fouled a ball off of it on Monday. X-rays came […]

Patrick Bailey Back From Injured List And Starting Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants activated rookie catcher Patrick Bailey from the concussion injured list on Wednesday and optioned catcher Joey Bart to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Bailey is immediately back behind the plate and is batting sixth in the order on Wednesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. The Giants […]

Connor Joe Absent On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Washington Nationals and right-hander Jackson Rutledge, who is making his MLB debut this evening in Pittsburgh. Joe got the starting nod at first base on Tuesday but had a tough night, going 0-for-4 with a walk while stranding a whopping […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Back In Action Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand is back in the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. The rookie hasn't appeared since Saturday against the Cardinals as he also sat out Sunday before Monday's off day. It's been a decent initial showing for the 23-year-old who owns a .260 average with […]

Mike Yastrzemski Taking A Seat Wednesday Versus Lefty

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is not in the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon versus the Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. The lefty-swinging Yastrzemski hit leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a walk in his club's 3-1 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday night but will yield right field to youngster Luis Matos on Wednesday […]

Andres Gimenez Returns To Starting Lineup Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez will return to the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon versus the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Kyle Harrison. Gimenez didn't start Cleveland's 3-1 win on Tuesday night but he did strike out in a pinch-hitting appearance in the ninth inning. The 25-year-old has taken a step back at the plate […]

Elias Diaz Sitting Wednesday Versus Cubs

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz is not in the club's starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon's contest against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon. It's not a surprise to see the All-Star backstop get the afternoon off following a night contest on Tuesday in which he logged a trio of singles and an RBI in […]

Jose Miranda To Have Surgery Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda (shoulder) is set to have surgery on his right shoulder on Thursday. The Twins will provide more information on Miranda's surgery after the operation this week, but he will obviously not play again in 2023. Barring a setback over the winter, the 25-year-old should be ready to go for […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Yu Darvish, Max Scherzer, Clayton Kershaw, Matt Chapman, Kenley Janson, more

As the MLB playoffs draw closer, it's never been more crucial for fantasy baseball managers to keep up with the latest injury headlines. Several key players are either out or set to return. Let's take a look at the top injured players including Yu Darvish, Max Scherzer, Clayton Kershaw, Matt Chapman, Kenley Janson, and more. […]

Andrew Abbott To Start Again This Weekend

Cincinnati Reds rookie left-hander Andrew Abbott is only going to make three more starts this year as the Reds look to manage his workload, but one of them will come this weekend against the New York Mets, either on Friday or Saturday, according to manager David Bell. Abbott has thrown 153 innings in 2023, including […]

Byron Buxton Receives Cortisone Shot

Because conservative treatment wasn't working for Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee), he was given a cortisone shot in his right knee on Sunday. The Twins are still hopeful Buxton can get into minor-league rehab games. Buxton encountered a setback with the patellar tendinitis in his knee last week and was pulled off his […]