DJ Lemahieu Returns To The Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (wrist) will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 33-year-old missed four straight games due to left wrist discomfort. However, it appears he's over the injury and is back in the leadoff spot against righty Corey Kluber on Saturday. Fantasy managers should […]

Mike Soroka Nearing Rehab Assignment

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) is reportedly nearing a rehab assignment. The 24-year-old hasn't taken the mound since August of 2020. The right-hander ruptured his Achilles twice, but could be able to rejoin the Braves around July. Soroka is scheduled to face hitters in Florida before heading out on a minor league rehab […]

Tommy Pham Remains Out On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (personal) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He'll miss his second straight game after an odd altercation with outfielder Joc Pederson on Friday. Pham decided to slap Pederson over a fantasy football dispute. It's unclear what type of disciplinary action will result […]

James Washington Should Be Ready For Mandatory Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (foot) isn't getting into specifics as to why he's wearing a protective boot and sitting out of organized team activities, but he said he should be fine for mandatory minicamp in two weeks. The Cowboys don't consider his injury to be serious, but Washington is losing valuable repetitions as […]

D'Ernest Johnson Attends OTAs

Cleveland Browns restricted free-agent running back D'Ernest Johnson was present at voluntary organized team activities this week despite not having signed a contract with the team yet. Johnson didn't receive any offers from other teams before April 22, so he can only negotiate with the Browns on his next contract. He could sign the $2.43 […]

Week 8 Fantasy Baseball Injury News Updates: Freddy Peralta, Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton, Aroldis Chapman, Franmil Reyes, Kris Byrant

We have reached Memorial Day weekend. This is around the time of the baseball season when fluke starts turn out to be career years and down years. This is the time of year to reassess your fantasy team and try to push all in or try to make a big move to fix the deficiencies […]

No Limitations For Treylon Burks

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks doesn't have any limitations in organized team activities. Burks has been in and out of practices this week and was shut down during rookie minicamp the previous week due to breathing issues. The Titans haven't shed a ton of light on the […]

Dallas Keuchel Designated For Assignment

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel has been designated for assignment on Saturday. He holds a 7.59 ERA, 2.16 WHIP and 20/20 K/BB ratio across eight starts this season. The 34-year-old has allowed 12 runs over six innings during his last two starts. The White Sox have decided to move on with this season […]

Panthers Unlikely To Trade For Baker Mayfield

The Carolina Panthers had conversations with the Cleveland Browns during the draft last month about quarterback Baker Mayfield, but the talks didn't get far because the Panthers wanted the Browns to pay the majority of Mayfield's $18.9 million guaranteed salary for 2022. After the Panthers traded up to select rookie Matt Corral in the third […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out Against Braves

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. Chisholm will miss his fourth straight game after leaving last Sunday's game early with hamstring tightness. The good news is that the 24-year-old is expected to avoid the injured and return at some point this […]

Willy Adames To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment and will play for Single-A Carolina on Sunday before joining Triple-A Nashville for games on Monday and Wednesday. Adames is rehabbing from a sprained left ankle, and there's a chance that he could rejoin the Brewers after two rehab games […]

Spencer Torkelson Sitting Saturday

Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson is getting the day off on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. Torkelson was initially scheduled to receive the day off on Friday before the game against the Guardians was postponed due to inclement weather. The former first overall pick in 2020 has had a tough go of it […]

Juan Yepez Resting Against Brewers

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Juan Yepez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Yepez was in the Cardinals starting lineup in each of their last nine games, and he hit .200 with two home runs, four RBI, seven runs scored and nine strikeouts in that span. The 24-year-old rookie has […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In Lineup Saturday

After pinch-hitting on Friday night, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Acuna hit a game-tying RBI double against Miami as a pinch-hitter on Friday, but the Braves don't feel comfortable putting him […]

Salvador Perez Activated From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals activated catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) from the injured list on Saturday and optioned catcher Sebastian Rivero to the minors in a corresponding move. Perez is back behind the plate and is batting cleanup on Saturday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Archer. The seven-time All-Star backstop is hitting just .206 (28-for-136) in […]

Hunter Harvey, Anibal Sanchez Working Their Way Back

Washington Nationals pitchers Hunter Harvey (forearm) and Mason Thompson (biceps) are both throwing bullpen sessions in West Palm Beach as they rehab from their respective injuries. Veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez (neck) is in D.C. and is throwing up to 100 feet. He could resume throwing off a mound next week. There remains no timetable for […]

Hunter Renfroe Doing Some Running Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) is testing his injured right hamstring on Saturday by doing some running. Renfroe left the game on Monday with right hamstring pain and was forced to the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring. The 30-year-old is dealing with a low-grade strain and is expected to be out for […]

Jahmai Jones Designated For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated outfield prospect Jahmai Jones (elbow) for assignment on Saturday and selected the contract of right-hander Cody Sedlock from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The team also optioned right-hander Beau Sulser to Norfolk and added right-hander Denyi Reyes to serve as the 27th man for their Saturday doubleheader. Jones, the team's […]

Braves Add Prospect Michael Harris

The Atlanta Braves selected the contract of outfielder Michael Harris from the minor leagues on Saturday after optioning outfielder Travis Demeritte to Triple-A Gwinnett. Harris, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, got off to a great start at Double-A Mississippi this year and was hitting .305/.372/.506 with an .878 OPS, five home runs, 16 […]

Riley Greene Goes Hitless In First Rehab Game

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Greene (foot) went 0-for-3 in his first minor league rehab game with Single-A Lakeland on Friday. Greene fractured his right foot at the end of spring training and is just now getting back to game action. The No. 2 overall prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline, is expected […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/28/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/28/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Joe Ross Suffers Sprained Elbow Ligament

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow), who had Tommy John surgery in 2017, sustained a sprained ligament in his right elbow during his first minor league rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Harrisburg, and the team is awaiting the results of his second MRI exam that was taken on Friday. Ross left his outing […]

Stephen Strasburg Set For Another Rehab Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) remains on track to make his second minor league rehab start with Single-A Fredericksburg on Sunday. The goal is for him to throw 60 to 70 pitches over four to five innings. From there, Strasburg is scheduled to join the team at Citi Field for their series […]

Anthony Rendon Going On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels will place third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) on the injured list with right wrist inflammation. Rendon was held out of Friday's starting lineup and will be out for at least the next 10 days. The 31-year-old has been playing through pain for much of the season and has so far delivered […]

Josh Winckowski Called Up To Start Game 2

The Boston Red Sox called up right-hander Josh Winckowski on Saturday to serve as the team's 27th man for their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Winckowski will start Game 2. In corresponding moves, the team placed right-hander Hansel Robles (back) on the 15-day injured list with back spasms and optioned right-hander Hirokazu Sawamura from Triple-A […]

Trevor Story Not In Game 1 Lineup

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story will take a seat for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Fantasy managers will unfortunately have to shift the hot-hitting Story to their benches for Saturday's matinee affair. The 29-year-old has hit .313/.395/.969 with seven home runs, 21 RBI, 11 runs scored and […]

Adley Rutschman Sitting In Game 1

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox for the first game of a doubleheader. Rutschman has started the team's last six games -- the first six games of his major league career -- and has hit .200 with a triple, a run scored and […]

Kyle Lowry Posts Double-Double In Win

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry turned it around during Friday's Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. He came into this game with 14 points over his last three games. However, he dropped 18 points, 10 assists, and four rebounds in the victory. Lowry has been banged up throughout the playoffs, but managed to play 37 […]

Ryan Helsley Records Third Save Of Season Friday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley was the arm that manager Oliver Marmol turned to Friday to close out the 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He entered the game with one out in the ninth and pitched a clean 0.2 innings with a strikeout. Helsley has yet to allow an earned run and has […]

Jayson Tatum Notches 30 Points In Loss

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with 30 points, but it wasn't enough during Friday's Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat. He was very efficient in this one, while knocking down 9-of-12 shots from the floor. Tatum scored 30 points with nine rebounds, and four assists in the loss. The seven turnovers certainly hurt […]