Andres Gimenez Exits With Foot Injury Saturday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Andres Gimenez (foot) was removed from Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to a foot injury. He was hit by a pitch in his foot during the bottom of the fourth inning of the game. He initially remained in the game to run the bases, but was lifted in favor of... Read More

Trevor Story To Miss His Fourth Straight Game On Saturday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) will remain out for Saturday's game against right-hander Jameson Taillon and the New York Yankees. This will be his fourth consecutive game on the bench as he's been dealing with a right hand contusion. Jeter Downs will be back on second base duties for the game. Downs... Read More

Gleyber Torres Taking A Seat On Saturday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is getting the day off on Saturday as the team takes on right-hander Nick Pivetta and the Boston Red Sox. DJ LeMahieu is shifting over to cover second base for the game. Torres has been swinging a hot bat so far in July. He's recorded at least one... Read More

Luis Severino To Be Shut Down For Two Weeks

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (lat) will be shut down from throwing for two weeks, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. While we still don't have a clear timeline for Severino, we now at least know that he'll require more than the minimum amount of time on the 15-day injured list. Severino is dealing... Read More

Evan Longoria, Jakob Junis Reinstated

The San Francisco Giants reinstated third baseman Evan Longoria (oblique) and right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis (hamstring) from the injured list on Saturday. Longoria is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He'll be batting out of the cleanup spot. The 36-year-old missed about 10 days due to an oblique injury. Junis,... Read More

Brandon Crawford Lands On Injured List With Knee Inflammation

The San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation on Saturday. Crawford missed 10 days due to a left knee injury from late June to early July. He only lasted about a week and a half before returning to the injured list. The 35-year-old was... Read More

Jose Altuve Back In The Lineup Saturday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (leg) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against Oakland Athletics left-hander Jared Koenig, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Altuve missed Friday's game after getting hit by a pitch on Thursday, but fantasy managers can get the 32-year-old back into their lineups. He is being... Read More

Ryan Jeffers Will Be Out Six To Eight Weeks

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (thumb) will be out six to eight weeks after a series of bone scans revealed a slight fracture in his right thumb. The injury will require a surgical procedure, which will take between six to eight weeks to heal, according to to beat writer Do-Hyoung Park. This unfortunate news will... Read More

Jake Cronenworth Added To The NL All-Star Team

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth has been added to the NL All-Star roster, replacing Jazz Chisholm Jr. The 28-year-old second baseman is now making his second-straight appearance in the Midsummer Classic. He's posted a .241/.337/.394 triple-slash line with nine home runs, 49 RBI, and one stolen base over 345 at-bats for the Friars... Read More

Max Meyer Has Contract Selected, Will Make Debut Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer has had his contract selected from Triple-A Jacksonville and will make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Phillies. This news has been known for the last few days but now it's official. Jimmy Yacabonis has been placed on the 15-day IL with a left groin strain to make... Read More

J.P. Crawford Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (knuckle) is back in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Texas Rangers. The former Gold Glove winner has been dealing with a bruised knuckle on his right index finger, which caused him to miss the last two contests. He appears to be all recovered now as he's back in the... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Taking A Seat On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is getting the day off on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. This is a routine day of rest for the 24-year-old phenom. Adam Duvall is filling in at right field while Eddie Rosario takes over in left and Michael Harris II locks down center field. Acuna has put together... Read More

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Two Innings In Simulated Game

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw two innings in a simulated game on Saturday, firing off 40 pitches while using his "entire arsenal," according to beat writer Brian McTaggart. The next step in McCullers' recovery process would be a rehab assignment. Barring any significant setbacks, the 28-year-old hurler could make his season... Read More

Nelson Cruz Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) is absent from the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. The veteran slugger left Friday's game early with left quadriceps tightness so this is an extra day of rest for the 42-year-old. Keibert Ruiz is filling in at DH while Tres Barrera slides behind the plate... Read More

Tyler Anderson Added To The NL All-Star Team

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Anderson has been added to the National League All-Star team. The 32-year-old southpaw is replacing Carlos Rodon on the roster and will be making his first appearance in the Midsummer Classic. Anderson has put together an excellent first half of the season, posting a 10-1 record, 2.96 ERA, 1.02... Read More

Nolan Arenado Sitting Out With Lower Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 31-year-old has been dealing with some tightness in his lower back, according to beat writer Katie Woo, which is keeping him out of the lineup on Saturday and will prevent him from playing... Read More

Jacob deGrom To Throw Live BP Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday at Port St. Lucie, and it will be considered his fourth minor league rehab start. deGrom stretched out to 42 pitches over four innings in his third rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, striking out four while... Read More

Brandon Lowe Activated And Starting Against Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Lowe is starting at the keystone and batting second in his return. The 28-year-old has been out since mid-May due to a stress reaction... Read More

Jesus Sanchez Remains Out Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sanchez is dealing with a personal matter and will miss his third straight game. However, he's come off the bench in the last two games, so he's still with the team. Bryan De La Cruz will be back... Read More

Juan Soto Available After Turning Down $440 Million

Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder Juan Soto is now available for a trade after recently turning down a 15-year, $440 million offer, according to sources. It would have made the 23-year-old the highest-paid player in baseball history. It was the team's third offer in recent months, and it didn't include any deferred money, a departure from... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Absent From Lineup Against Twins

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday, as expected, against the Minnesota Twins. Jimenez is dealing with right leg tightness, and manager Tony La Russa said recently that he doesn't expect the 25-year-old to return before next week's All-Star break since he has yet to resume running.... Read More

Ranger Suarez Activated For Start Saturday

The Philadelphia Phillies activated left-hander Ranger Suarez (back) from the 15-day injured list and infielder Johan Camargo (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and optioned right-hander Mark Appel and outfielder Mickey Moniak to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in corresponding moves. Suarez will make his return and start against the Miami Marlins on Saturday after... Read More

Luis Robert Not In The Lineup Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins after he left Friday's game early due to light-headedness. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now, but don't be surprised if we don't see him again until the start of the second half of the season... Read More

Santiago Espinal Named To AL All-Star Team

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal has been named to the American League All-Star team as a replacement for Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (leg), according to the Blue Jays. It's Espinal's first All-Star nod in just his third season in the big leagues. The 27-year-old Dominican has stepped up for Toronto this year... Read More

Cubs Bring Up Steven Brault

The Chicago Cubs selected left-hander Steven Brault's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday and sent Mark Leiter Jr. to Iowa in a corresponding move. The Cubs also designated Matt Swarmer for assignment and added Anderson Espinoza to the roster as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the New York Mets on Saturday. Brault last... Read More

Austin Riley Added To NL All-Star Team

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is being added to the National League All-Star team. With a season slash line of .282/.345/.568 to go along with a .913 OPS, 26 home runs, 60 RBI, 53 runs scored, a league-leading 201 total bases and two stolen bases in 391 plate appearances over 90 games, Riley had... Read More

Carlos Santana Back From Restricted List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated first baseman Carlos Santana from the restricted list due to a family emergency on Saturday and optioned infielder Kevin Padlo to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Santana missed the game on Friday, but he's back to close out the first half of the season with Seattle and should be back... Read More

Justin Turner Has Big Day At The Dish

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner had a three-hit and four-RBI day during Friday's 9-1 blowout win over the Los Angeles Angels. He also scored a run across five at-bats. Turner has been on fire since April after a very rough start to the season and is slashing .404/.473/.553 in July. Across 83 games,... Read More

Sergio Romo Designated For Assignment By Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays designated relief pitcher Sergio Romo for assignment on Saturday after they acquired left-hander Foster Griffin from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-hander Jonatan Bernal. The Blue Jays also recalled right-hander Jeremy Beasley from Triple-A Buffalo. After being signed in late June, Romo appeared in six games for the Blue... Read More

Colton Cowser Red-Hot Since Promotion To Double-A

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser has been red-hot since he was promoted to Double-A Bowie in late June. Over 15 games with Bowie, Cowser is slashing .327/.484/.694 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 49 at-bats, including a two-homer performance on Thursday night. Cowser is showing exactly why the Orioles selected him fifth... Read More