Josh Lowe Scratched from Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was originally penciled in to play right field, but will now head to the bench due to oblique tightness. For now, fantasy managers can consider Lowe as day-to-day, but oblique issues often […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes Live At-Bats on Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) was able to take eight live at-bats in West Palm Beach on Saturday. Now, Alvarez will return to Houston on Sunday to determine the next steps in his rehab process. Alvarez has been sidelined since early May due to a fractured hand. That being said, Alvarez is likely going […]

Antonio Senzatela Returning on Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (finger) is expected to be activated off the injured list and start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Senzatela has been on the shelf since August 2 due to a blister on his finger. He was only forced to miss the minimum of 15 days due to the injury. […]

Paul Goldschmidt Remaining Out on Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Goldschmidt will now miss his third straight game due to right knee soreness. For now, fantasy managers should consider Goldschmidt as day-to-day. He'll get one more chance on Sunday to suit up […]

Cody Bellinger Absent from Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. At first, Bellinger appeared to be getting a routine rest day which he certainly needed given his current slump at the plate. Now, it's being reported that Bellinger is absent from the lineup […]

Orlando Arcia Activated on Saturday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Orlando Arcia (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Arcia missed the minimum 10 days while dealing with elbow inflammation. Despite being activated, Arcia isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's possible that Arcia moves into a part-time role with the Rockies likely […]

Jeremy Pena Remains Out on Saturday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This marks the second game in a row that Pena has missed due to an illness. It doesn't sound like something that is going to land him on the injured list. For now, fantasy managers […]

Shane Bieber Dominant in Rehab Start, Nearing Blue Jays Debut

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) thrived in his third and likely final rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. Bieber fired seven innings of shutout ball with six hits allowed and four strikeouts against no walks. The former AL Cy Young winner threw 90 pitches (64 strikes), which should put him in line […]

Nationals to Release Nathaniel Lowe

The Washington Nationals announced that they have requested unconditional release waivers on first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. The team designated Lowe for assignment on Thursday, and he'll hit free agency once he clears waivers. Nobody is going to take on the remainder of Lowe's $10.3 million salary, so he's on his way to the open market […]

Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton Sitting on Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton are out of the lineup Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jasson Dominguez will play left field and hit fifth in a meeting with right-hander Sonny Gray, while Ben Rice will handle first base and bat second. Aaron Judge still isn't ready to […]

Javier Baez Not in Lineup on Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/shortstop Javier Baez is out of the lineup for a meeting with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Wenceel Perez will play center field and hit sixth against right-hander Zebby Matthews, and Trey Sweeney will handle shortstop and bat eighth. After recording an ugly .426 OPS in July, Baez has rebounded with an .830 […]

Josh Hader Unlikely to Return During Regular Season

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader (shoulder) is unlikely to return in the regular season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Hader, who went on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 11 with a left shoulder capsule strain, is now in the early stages of a three-week break from throwing. The 31-year-old is holding out hope […]

Jhoan Duran Will Be Available on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran will be available out of the bullpen Saturday against the Washington Nationals, manager Rob Thomson told reporters. Duran left Friday's 6-2 win early after Paul DeJong lined a comebacker off his right ankle, but the hurler dodged an injury. He briefly dealt with a "dead foot," which has since gone […]

Brendan Donovan Remains Out on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (foot/groin) remains out of the lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees. It's the second straight off night for Donovan, who is dealing with lingering pain in his left foot that has led to groin soreness. However, manager Oli Marmol has expressed confidence that Donovan will not […]

Kyle Stowers Out Saturday With Left-Side Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (side) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Boston Red Sox with tightness in his left side, manager Clayton McCullough told reporters. There's no indication that Stowers will require a stint on the 10-day injured list, as McCullough said he's sitting Saturday as a precaution. While Stowers has slumped […]

Nick Castellanos Sitting on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is out of the lineup against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli on Saturday. Max Kepler will take over in right field in Castellanos' place and hit seventh. The 33-year-old Castellanos is mired in a horrible slump, having gone 25-for-138 (.181) with five home runs, 15 RBI, and 36:4 […]

James Outman Recalled

The Minnesota Twins have recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A St. Paul. He'll take the roster spot of outfielder Alan Roden (thumb), who went on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a sprained left thumb. Outman will join the Twins for the first time since the organization acquired him from the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Alec Bohm to Return From Injured List on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) will come off the 10-day injured list on Sunday, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports. Bohm has missed almost a month after going on the IL on July 19 with a fractured left rib. Before suffering the injury, the 29-year-old hit an unspectacular .278/.324/.391 with eight homers, 42 […]

Willson Contreras Out Again on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (foot) remains out of the lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees. Alec Burleson will play first and bat second against left-handed ace Max Fried. Contreras hasn't played since he took a pitch off the right foot on Tuesday and had to leave early in a 3-0 […]

Jhoan Duran Feels "100%"

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran (ankle) told Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer that he feels "100%" after taking a comebacker off his right ankle Friday. Duran is walking without a limp, according to Lauber. The hard-throwing right-hander left on a cart after the Washington Nationals' Paul DeJong lined an infield single off him in […]

Alan Roden Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have placed outfielder Alan Roden (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb and recalled fellow outfielder James Outman from Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins scratched Roden from their lineup on Friday, and now he'll miss at least a week and a half because of the […]

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Staying at Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to announce their starter for Sunday, but it won't be Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old right-hander will remain in Triple-A, where he's scheduled to start tonight. Many expected Chandler to make his MLB debut this weekend, but the Pirates are opting for more development time. The hard-throwing prospect owns a 5-5 […]

Bowden Francis has Started a Throwing Progression

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis (shoulder) has begun throwing while rehabbing at the team's Florida complex. It's unclear as to how far he has been able to throw, but it's good news nonetheless that he has progressed to this point. He plans on ramping up his distance thrown and pitch count, but he is […]

Bubba Chandler Staying at Triple-A for Now

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to announce their starter for Sunday, but it won't be Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old right-hander will remain in Triple-A, where he's scheduled to start tonight. Many expected Chandler to make his MLB debut this weekend, but the Pirates are opting for more development time. The hard-throwing prospect owns a 5-5 […]

Harry Ford Homers Again Friday

Seattle Mariners prospect Harry Ford launched a 411-foot homer on Friday, bringing his total to 15 on the year. The 22-year-old has impressed at Triple-A with a strong plate approach, walking at a 15.3% rate while keeping his strikeouts at just 18.9%. Ford is slashing .294/.412/.479 this season and looks ready for the next step. […]

Kutter Crawford Hopes to be Throwing by October

Boston Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford (wrist) is recovering well from the surgery that he had on his right wrist back on July 2, which was a procedure that ended his season. He anticipates that he will be throwing by October, leading to the hope that he will be ready by Spring Training. It has […]

Aiva Arquette Clubs First Pro Home Run

Miami Marlins shortstop prospect Aiva Arquette launched his first professional home run Friday in just his eighth game with High-A Beloit. The seventh overall pick in June's draft, Arquette already ranks as the organization's No. 2 prospect. At 6'5", he brings rare size and raw power to the shortstop position, with legitimate 30-homer upside. While […]

Carlos Narvaez Battling Knee Soreness

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) has been battling knee soreness of late, which is the reason for his absence from the lineup earlier in the week. While he did return to play on Friday night, he was absent from Saturday's lineup, giving way to the possibility that he could be fatigued or still […]

Andrew Heaney to Pitch in Relief for the Rest of the Year

Pittsburgh Pirates interim manager Don Kelly said that left-hander Andrew Heaney will pitch out of the bullpen for the rest of the year, according to Noah Hiles of Pittsburgh PG. It effectively kills what little fantasy value Heaney had left in 2025. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw is currently 5-10 for the Bucs with a 4.99 […]

Konnor Griffin Continues To Shine, Steals Two Bags

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin stayed hot Friday, going 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and two stolen bases. The 19-year-old now has 58 steals on the season across two levels and continues to flash his five-tool skill set. Since his promotion to High-A Greensboro, Griffin is slashing .319/.429/.508 with seven home runs in […]