A's Call Up Reliever Yacksel Rios

The Oakland Athletics selected the contract of right-hander Yacksel Rios from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Chad Smith to Las Vegas in a corresponding move. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team moved right-hander Drew Rucinski (illness, knee) to the 60-day injured list. Rios will immediately join the A's big-league […]

Garrett Crochet Goes Back On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 17) with a left-shoulder impingement on Tuesday and reinstated right-hander Jimmy Lambert (ankle) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Crochet got a late start to the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but now […]

Seth Lugo Activated And Starting On Tuesday

The San Diego Padres reinstated right-hander Seth Lugo (calf) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and designated right-hander Nabil Crismatt for assignment in a corresponding move. Lugo will make his return and make the start on the road on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. He will not be a recommended fantasy streamer against […]

Louie Varland Optioned To Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul and selected the contract of right-hander Oliver Ortega from St. Paul in a corresponding move on Tuesday. The Twins also designated outfielder Kyle Garlick for assignment. Varland gets the boot from Minnesota's starting rotation after allowing six runs on nine hits (two homers) while […]

Byron Buxton Not Ready To Play Center Field

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) still isn't ready to play center field. "From the beginning of the year, he has not been physically able to play in the outfield. If he was, he would be out there. If we even thought that it was possible that he could play […]

Aaron Judge Turning A Corner?

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he feels like outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is turning a corner in his rehab, although he hasn't done any baseball activities yet. Most of the swelling in his toe is gone and he is able to do more things on his toe from a balance standpoint. It […]

Damian Jones Will Exercise His Option To Stay In Utah

Utah Jazz center Damian Jones is going to exercise his player option worth $2.58 million and remain in Utah for the upcoming season. First reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the 27-year-old looks like he'll remain the third-string big man behind Kelly Olynyk and Walker Kessler. Jones was part of the trade with the Lakers […]

Gary Trent Jr. Exercises Player Option

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is opting into his $18.5 million player option for the 2023-24 season. According to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report, this was announced by Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and Trent's agent Lucas Newton. The 24-year-old 3-and-D wing took a bit of a step back this past season, […]

Collin Sexton Is Available In Trade Discussions

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton has reportedly been made available in trade discussions this offseason. The 24-year-old has battled some major injury issues over the last two seasons as he's only played a total of 59 games out of a possible 164. As reported by Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Jazz have thrown his […]

Grizzlies, Tyus Jones Working Together To Find A Trade Partner

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones has been a tremendous contributor to the team's success due to the health and suspensions of star point guard Ja Morant. He's shown through stretches of starter's minutes that he can contribute at a bigger level than the role they have for him. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, […]

Portland Preparing An Offer For Bam Adebayo

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly preparing a "compelling" offer for Miami's star big man, Bam Adebayo. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Trail Blazers have been unwilling to deal their third-overall pick unless it brings back a premium type of player. One of those names that seem to fit the bill is […]

Francisco Alvarez Will Play Versus Astros

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Alvarez was hit by a foul ball in the hand during Monday's contest versus Houston. Luckily, the MRI came back negative, so Alvarez isn't dealing with anything serious. He clearly is feeling fine as he's […]

Kyle Kuzma Declines His Player Option

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is declining his $13 million player option, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The possibility of returning to Washington is still on the table at a higher price tag, but he will enter free agency as one of the premier names in an otherwise not-so-great player pool. Last season, the […]

Chris Taylor Remains Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Taylor was injured during Friday's game while running the bases. The MRI came back negative, but he remains out of the lineup for the third straight game on Tuesday. It doesn't appear that Taylor […]

Matt Mervis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Matt Mervis, 1B, Chicago Cubs ANALYSIS: Given that he was just sent down a few days ago, I'm not expecting Matt Mervis to be recalled in the near future. But this is a bat you shouldn't completely write off this season. While the .167/.242/.289 slash line doesn't offer much inspiration, the 13.8% barrel rate, […]

J.D. Davis Returns To The Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (ankle) is making his return to the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old is dealing with a lingering ankle issue that has forced him to come off the bench over the last three games. This game will be his first start since last […]

Andrew Painter Throws Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Andrew Painter (elbow) was able to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. The 20-year-old top prospect appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a UCL sprain. The next step would likely be for Painter to face live hitters in a batting practice session. It's uncertain when that […]

Michael A. Taylor Remains Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael A. Taylor (head) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The 32-year-old left during Sunday's game after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch. The Twins haven't placed Taylor on the injured list, so it's assumed this is a day-to-day issue. Willi […]

Bryan Reynolds Absent On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Derek Shelton said Reynolds is not going on the injured list despite some reports saying that he was. It sounds like Reynolds is dealing with lower back tightness. Sadly, this is the type of injury […]

Tim Anderson Remains Out Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be the third straight missed game for Anderson due to right-shoulder soreness. However, the injury isn't considered very serious, so hopefully he'll be back at the 6 on Wednesday. Elvis Andrus is starting at […]

Eduardo Rodriguez To Throw Live BP Saturday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) completed a bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Saturday, June 24. Rodriguez is currently rehabbing from a ruptured pulley in his left index finger that landed him on the injured list in late May. But the 30-year-old southpaw is making progress, and […]

Jhony Brito Likely To Start Wednesday

The New York Yankees gave TBD listed as their probable starter for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners, but rookie right-hander Jhony Brito is with the team on Tuesday and appears lined up to get the nod for that contest. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has made his first 10 big-league appearances (nine starts) for the […]

Wil Myers Activated From Injured List, Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated outfielder Wil Myers (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and then designated him for assignment. It's been a tough season for the rapidly declining Myers, as he dealt with kidney stones before also landing on the injured list with a left-shoulder sprain. In 37 games in his first year […]

Nick Castellanos Back From Illness Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (illness) is back in the starting lineup against right-hander Spencer Strider and the division-rival Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Castellanos is in right field and is hitting in the three-hole. He missed the final two games of the weekend series against the Oakland Athletics with an upset stomach, but he's feeling […]

Sal Frelick - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Sal Frelick, OF, Milwaukee Brewers ANALYSIS: After missing nearly two months, Sal Frelick returned to action last week and has reached base nine times with a home run and two steals in his first four games back in Triple-A. Frelick is coming off a season where he hit .331 across three levels and projects […]

Sean Murphy Still Absent Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) remains out of the team's lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Murphy will miss yet another game after injuring his right hamstring on Saturday, but he's expected to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old backstop has been great in his first year in Atlanta, […]

Gunnar Henderson Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson (illness) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Henderson is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. The 21-year-old was scratched on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs due to a stomach bug, but he's feeling better after […]

Triston McKenzie Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

Testing and imaging done on Tuesday on Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) confirmed a UCL sprain in his right elbow. He is expected to be shut down from throwing for several weeks as the team gathers more information and potentially a second opinion. It's a tough break for the 25-year-old, who had just recently […]

Jesus Sanchez Taking A Seat Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Sanchez was in the middle of Monday's 11-0 rout of the Blue Jays, collecting two doubles along with two runs and an RBI across five trips to the plate. However, it's not surprising to […]

Zack Short Moving Up To Leadoff Spot Tuesday

Detroit Tigers utility player Zack Short will move up to the leadoff spot Tuesday night when he takes on Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch. The Tigers are stacking right-handed bats on Tuesday with all nine of their starters swinging from the right side. Normally regarded as a glove-first player, Short has had a solid […]