Aledmys Diaz Officially Lands On The IL

Houston Astros utility man Aledmys Diaz (hand) was officially placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran has a fractured left hand, an injury he sustained after getting drilled by a 92 mph pitch during an at-bat on Saturday against Toronto. Nonetheless, Diaz's designation is misleading as he is projected to remain out […]

Trent Grisham To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (heel) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso in the next couple of days. According to Padres manager Jayce Tingler, the length of Grisham's rehab assignment will depend on how he feels. The 24-year-old was placed on the injured list on May 24th with a heel bruise. […]

Tigers Hopeful Michael Fulmer Doesn’t Miss Much Time

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (shoulder) remains on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right shoulder. However, the team is hopeful that he won't miss much time beyond his current stint on the IL, primarily after recent examinations were positive. Fulmer has been an adequate fantasy option at times during the 2021 […]

Cubs Activate Alec Mills

Chicago Cubs pitcher Alec Mills (back) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Mills had been sidelined since May 16 with a lower back strain. Mills has worked mainly out of the bullpen this season, but has made one start in 12 appearances. Mills is 2-0 this season with a rough 5.96 […]

Jon Gray Traveling With The Team

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (forearm) is with the team for its six-game road trip against Miami and Cincinnati. The veteran is only slated to miss one start after recently landing on the 10-day injured list because of a right forearm flexor strain and could begin playing catch as early as Wednesday. He could […]

Trevor Story “Very Close” To A Return

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is "very close" to making his return, according to manager Bud Black. After early rumblings that the veteran would be good to go by Tuesday, he is now expected to be activated on Wednesday. Story has been out since the end of May due to right elbow inflammation, so […]

Roberto Perez Starting To Throw

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (finger) began throwing on Tuesday. The veteran recently had a pin removed from his right ring finger, a positive sign after fracturing it about a month ago during a matchup against Kansas City. Perez currently sits on the 60-day injured list but is sporting a miserable .131 batting average throughout […]

Zach Plesac To Begin Throwing Soon

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) is slated to begin throwing this week. Plesac is currently dealing with a broken right thumb, so this latest development is a step in the right direction. The 26-year-old is a serviceable fantasy option when the matchup is right and is currently sitting on a 4-3 record and […]

Sonny Gray Leaves Thursday’s Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray left Tuesday's start against the Brewers. It's unknown what exactly caused Gray's early departure, although it certainly isn't welcome news for fantasy managers. Overall, the veteran was having a productive outing, recording five strikeouts throughout just three innings of work. More information regarding his status moving ahead will likely […]

Michael Kopech Experiencing Discomfort

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) has taken a step back in his attempt to get back on the mound. The right-hander is experiencing discomfort in his left hamstring, which is unfortunate news, primarily after Tony Russa recently reported that he was moving in the right direction toward a return. Kopech is already […]

Adbert Alzolay Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (blister) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a blister on his middle finger. Alzolay has been having an impressive season, but got beat up against the Padres on Monday and was eventually pulled with the blister injury in the bottom of the fourth inning. Alzolay has […]

LPL/LCK DFS Picks for 6/9: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Fellow DFS players, ladies, and gentlemen, tomorrow we are blessed with the first 4 game LPL/LCK League of Legends slate on Draftkings and Fanduel. Welcome back, as it's opening day for the LCK, while the LPL started a couple of days ago. It's early in the splits, so the stats/analysis will be based on last […]

Javier Baez Remains Sidelined On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will miss Tuesday's game versus the San Diego Padres. Baez left Sunday's game early with a contusion on his thumb and hasn't played since. The upcoming free agent has been having a good year all across the board and is hitting .240 with 14 home runs, 39 RBI and […]

Joc Pederson Returns To Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson (back) will return to the lineup on Tuesday night to face off against the San Diego Padres. Pederson exited Saturday's contest early with lower back tightness and rested on Sunday afternoon, but pinch-hit on Monday. Pederson got off to a slow start this season, but heated up in May. The […]

Byron Buxton Expected To Play At Least Three Rehab Games

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is expected to play in at least three rehab games before returning to the big club. Buxton is batting second as the designated hitter in his first game action since May 6 for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints Tuesday. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the plan is for Buxton […]

Luis Severino Has Impressive First Rehab Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) pitched well in his first rehab start for the team's Low-A affiliate. Severino threw 34 pitches, allowing one run on two hits with one walk over 2 2/3 innings pitched. He struck out three batters, showing velocity and spin rates similar to those in his 2018 season […]

Zack Britton's Rehab Moves To Triple-A

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) will shift to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the remainder of his rehab assignment. Britton has surrendered two runs in three innings pitched along with four strikeouts at the Double-A level. It's a good sign that he's able to pitch without a setback, as he had previously experienced some […]

Harrison Bader To Be Out Longer Than Expected

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (ribs) will be out a while longer while dealing with a hairline fracture in his rib, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Manager Mike Shildt said that Bader was "going to be a bit longer than we anticipated," adding that Bader is still not feeling well enough from the […]

Alex Kirilloff Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Kirilloff takes a seat on the bench in the midst of a tough stretch at the plate, as he's batting just .227 in June. The 23-year-old had six extra-base hits in 10 games before his injury, […]

Ji-Man Choi Could Return To Action Over The Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (groin) could be ready to return to the lineup by Sunday or Monday in Chicago, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Choi has missed the team's last five games due to groin tightness, but Topkin reports that he is feeling better now. The team will […]

Nelson Cruz Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (knee) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the New York Yankees. Cruz is dealing with a stiff left knee and is considered day-to-day, though this will be his second consecutive game on the bench. Josh Donaldson will get another break from the field and serve […]

Nick Martini Clears Waivers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Nick Martini has cleared waivers and will return to Triple-A Iowa. Martini was designated for assignment this past weekend. The outfielder has had two separate stints with the big league club due to injuries, but is just 1-for-12 during that span. Martini doesn't hold any value in any formats and will continue […]

Corey Seager Could Hit Off Tee Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is inching closer to a return and manager Dave Roberts said on Tuesday that the star shortstop could start taking swings off of a tee in the next couple of days. Seager's hand has been healing faster than expected and he has also been traveling with the team. […]

Clint Frazier Gets Day Off Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is getting the day off Tuesday. Frazier is not in the lineup for the opening game of the series against the Minnesota Twins and will cede the starting left field duties to Miguel Andujar, with Brett Gardner in center. Andujar and Gardner will round out the Yankee lineup in […]

Mitch Garver A Couple Of Weeks Away From Ramping Up Activity

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) is still a couple of weeks away from starting to get active. Garver is still dealing with some swelling, though he is doing better, per manager Rocco Baldelli. The veteran backstop was placed on the 10-day injured list after surgery to repair a groin contusion and will likely be […]

Austin Voth To Be Out A While After Hit By Pitch

Washington Nationals pitcher Austin Voth (face) will likely miss a lengthy amount of time after being hit in the face by a pitch on Sunday, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Manager Dave Martinez said that Voth's surgery went well, but Voth's left eye is almost completely swollen shut and will require some […]

Jace Peterson Selected From Triple-A On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers utility player Jace Peterson was selected from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, the team announced on Twitter. This was the corresponding move to Monday's transaction that saw Keston Hiura sent back down to Triple-A. Peterson hit two home runs in 10 games with Milwaukee earlier this season, while at Triple-A he has slashed .236/.344/.582 […]

Yadier Molina Hopeful To Return To Lineup Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) is hopeful to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Molina was removed from Saturday's game with a bruised knee after being hit by a foul ball, and was held out of Sunday's contest. Manager Mike Shildt said that Molina could be […]

Ryan Rolison Out For Over A Month After Appendix Removal

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Rolison (appendix) is expected to miss more than a month after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. The top pitching prospect in the Rockies' system and Colorado's No. 2 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline, Rolison was having a great season on […]

Riley Adams To Make Major League Debut Tuesday Night

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Riley Adams will make his major league debut on Tuesday night against the White Sox, where he will get the start behind the plate and bat ninth in the order. Adams was called up by the Blue Jays on Tuesday in a corresponding move to the placement of catcher Danny Jansen […]