Joe Kelly Won't Return Before All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (shoulder) won't be ready to return before the All-Star break, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The right-hander has been on the injured list since early May due to a shoulder issue. The 36-year-old will require a rehab assignment before returning. Once he returns, Kelly figures to pitch […]

When Will Mike Trout Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Fantasy managers who have been holding Mike Trout for the last two months are finally getting some good news. When talking to reporters this weekend, Trout sounded very optimistic about a late July return. That's certainly not an official timeframe as it's coming from the athlete personally, but if Trout does end up returning with […]

Oneil Cruz Blasts Two-Run Homer

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz came up clutch for his team during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 25-year-old smacked a 452-foot two-run home run off Spencer Schwellenbach in the fifth inning to give the Pirates the lead. Cruz finished the day 2-for-3 with two RBI and a walk in the victory. The potential […]

Gabriel Moreno Could Be Activated On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (thumb) appears to be extremely close to making a return to the field. The organization believes that Moreno could be activated as early as Tuesday. The 24-year-old was placed on the injured list last Saturday due to a sprained left thumb. The D-Backs have said they don't believe Moreno will […]

Brendan Rodgers Absent On Sunday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. There doesn't appear to be an injury here, so this looks to be a routine rest day for Rodgers. As a result, Aaron Schunk will make his first career start at second base and bat […]

Juan Soto Returns On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The superstar outfielder suffered a hand injury during Friday's contest. As a result, Soto sat out on Saturday and it was assumed he'd sit out the whole weekend with imaging scheduled for Monday. Oddly […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 15 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 15 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 1 - July 7, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Matt Vierling Scratched With Foot Soreness

Detroit Tigers third baseman/outfielder Matt Vierling (foot) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the hosting Los Angeles Angels with left-foot soreness. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider Vierling day-to-day and check back to see if he's available for the series opener against the division-rival Minnesota Twins on Tuesday after a scheduled day […]

Drew Thorpe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Drew Thorpe continues to impress, showcasing his potential as a valuable fantasy asset. The 23-year-old right-hander delivered a strong outing in the White Sox’s 5-3 victory over the Rockies, allowing just two runs on two hits and one walk over six innings while […]

Blue Jays Acquire Yerry Rodriguez From Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Sunday that they acquired right-hander Yerry Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor-league right-hander Josh Mollerus. Rodriguez has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Rodriguez debuted in the big leagues in 2022 with the Rangers and has a 7.11 ERA (5.59 FIP) and 1.70 WHIP with 28 strikeouts […]

Julio Teheran Hits Free-Agent Market Again

Veteran right-hander Julio Teheran opted out of his minor-league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, according to the team. Teheran had gone 1-1 with a 9.18 ERA and 2.04 WHIP while striking out 12 and handing out 11 free passes in 16 2/3 innings in his four starts for Triple-A Norfolk, so the Orioles […]

Nick Senzel Retreats To The Bench Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel will start Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on the bench. In his absence, Ildemaro Vargas will get the start at third base and will bat seventh in the order versus Rays right-hander Taj Bradley. Senzel will get a day to rest after starting in each of […]

Cardinals Send Gordon Graceffo Back To The Minors

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-handed pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo back to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday and selected the contract of right-hander Jacob Bosiokovic from Memphis in a corresponding move. Bosiokovic will be making his major-league debut when he appears in a game with St. Louis. Graceffo, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, […]

Joey Loperfido Out Of Astros Lineup On Sunday

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting New York Mets. It will be Loperfido's first day off after starting in each of the team's last six contests. The 25-year-old has gone 4-for-19 (.211) with two doubles, two RBI, a walk, a stolen […]

Spencer Bivens Making The Start For The Giants

San Francisco Giants rookie right-hander Spencer Bivens will make his first career major-league start on Sunday against the visiting division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Bivens made his big-league debut this year and has allowed three earned runs on six hits (three home runs) while walking four and striking out 11 in nine innings in his first […]

Is Bubba Wallace One Of The Top DFS Picks For Nashville?

After qualifying for this week's Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, Bubba Wallace will start 24th in this week's Cup race. This is the third time in his Cup career that Wallace will start outside of the Top 10 at Nashville and the fourth race in a row this season. In three previous Nashville starts Wallace […]

Joey Ortiz Out Again On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz (neck) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Sunday versus the visiting division-rival Chicago Cubs, but his absence from the lineup is still considered precautionary as he deals with neck soreness. With Ortiz out again, Andruw Monasterio will man the hot corner and will bat ninth for the Brew […]

Martin Truex Jr. Will Be One Of The Top DFS Picks At Nashville

Martin Truex Jr. will start this week's Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway from the 17th position after qualifying. This is the first time since 2021 that Truex will start outside of the Top 10 at the site and will be the fourth time in the last six 2024 races. In three previous races at Nashville, […]

Francisco Alvarez, Harrison Bader Resting Against Astros

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and outfielder Harrison Bader are both out of the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the visiting Houston Astros. Luis Torrens is doing the catching and is batting eighth, with Brandon Nimmo in center field and hitting out of the two-hole against Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin. Alvarez […]

Kyle Larson Is One Of The Core Favorites To Win At Nashville

Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson will start fourth after qualifying for Sunday's Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. This marks the fourth consecutive time at the site that Larson will start from the Top 10. In three previous races at Nashville, Larson has one win, 264 laps led, and is one of only two drivers in […]

Elehuris Montero Designated For Assignment

The Colorado Rockies announced on Sunday that they designated infielder Elehuris Montero for assignment on Sunday to make room for the return of catcher Elias Diaz (calf) from the 10-day injured list. Montero hit .243/.290/.426 with 11 home runs, 39 RBI and 40 runs scored in 307 plate appearances over 85 games in his second […]

Elias Diaz Reinstated And Starting On Sunday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Sunday that they reinstated catcher Elias Diaz (calf) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Elehuris Montero for assignment in a corresponding move. Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and will bat fifth for the Rockies for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Chicago White Sox and left-hander […]

Brad Keselowski Is Best-Suited As A DFS Tournament Play At Nashville

In qualifying for Sunday's Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, RFK Racing driver Brad Keselowski nabbed a starting position of fifth. It is the highest start position to date for Keselowski at Nashville and the first time he will start inside the Top 10 at the site. In three previous races at Nashville, Keselowski's best finish […]

Juan Soto Out Again On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) is out of the starting lineup again on Sunday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Soto said he may get an MRI exam or CT scan on his right hand on Monday. He felt pain and weakness while swinging in batting practice before Saturday's game, although he said […]

Tylor Megill Optioned, Brooks Raley Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Mets optioned right-hander Tylor Megill and left-hander Danny Young to Triple-A Syracuse after Saturday's loss to the Houston Astros and selected the contracts of left-hander Tyler Jay and right-hander Matt Festa from Syracuse in corresponding moves. The team also transferred left-hander Brooks Raley (elbow) to the 60-day injured list and designated outfielder […]

Josh Jung To Visit With Specialist

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) had his hitting progression pushed back again on Saturday, with manager Bruce Bochy saying that Jung will visit with a specialist on Monday to evaluate the readiness of his surgically-repaired right wrist. Bochy said Jung will not test the wrist in batting practice this weekend as originally planned. […]

Should Fantasy Managers Expect A Nashville Top-10 Finish From Ty Gibbs?

Ty Gibbs will start eighth after qualifying for this week's Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. This is the 11th time this season that Gibbs will start inside the Top 10 this year, but the first time he will star in the Top 10 at Nashville in his Cup career. In his only Nashville Cup start, […]

Jeimer Candelario Back For The Reds As Designated Hitter

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jeimer Candelario (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third for the Reds on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and veteran right-hander Lance Lynn. Hamstring tendonitis caused Candelario to be held out in each of the team's last four games, but he'll return […]

Jesus Sanchez Out Against A Lefty

Miami Marlins outfielders Jesus Sanchez and Nick Gordon are both sitting out on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left-hander on the mound. It's the second time in the series in Philly where both Sanchez and Gordon have been benched with a southpaw on the mound. Dane Myers is starting in right field and […]

Gavin Williams Returning To Cleveland

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (elbow) has been reinstated off the injured list on Sunday. The former top prospect will make his return to Cleveland after being sidelined since the beginning of the season due to elbow inflammation. This is great news for the Guardians rotation considering how well Williams pitched with the big […]