Bruce Zimmermann Expected Back In August

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he expects left-hander Bruce Zimmermann (biceps) to return from the injured list in early to mid-August. Zimmermann has been on the shelf since the middle of June with left biceps tendinitis, but there's a good chance that most fantasy managers haven't missed him at all. The 26-year-old southpaw has […]

Jonathan Villar Not In Saturday’s Lineup

New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar is batting .231 with a .313 on-base percentage in 234 plate appearances this season. He's also contributed nine home runs and eight stolen bases. J.D. Davis is getting the start at third base […]

Sam Huff Activated, Optioned To Double-A

The Texas Rangers activated catcher Sam Huff (knee) from the 60-day injured list on Saturday and optioned him to Double-A Frisco. Huff is coming back from knee surgery and was slashing .244/.340/.659 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 11 games in the Rookie League and at Frisco before he went under the knife. […]

Clint Frazier Not Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier has been able to lift weights but isn't doing any baseball activities yet. He will visit with another eye doctor on Monday and will need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before he returns to the active roster. Frazier went on the injured list before the All-Star […]

Pablo Lopez Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a right rotator cuff strain. Fellow right-handed pitcher John Curtiss was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. It's unfortunate news for both the Marlins and fantasy managers, as Lopez was in the midst […]

Drew Pomeranz Expected To Return Saturday

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that he expects relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) to be activated from the 10-day injured list before the game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The left-handed reliever was dealing with left forearm inflammation and also missed seven weeks with a shoulder impingement this year. The 32-year-old will […]

Luis Severino's Bullpen Session Scratched Due To Weather

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) had his scheduled bullpen session scratched due to inclement weather Saturday. The Yankees are hoping that he'll be able to toss the session on Sunday instead, which would be his second live bullpen. The plan is for the right-hander to throw two more sessions before playing […]

Connor Brogdon Activated From COVID-19 List

The Philadelphia Phillies activated relief pitcher Connor Brogdon from the COVID-19 list on Saturday. Fellow pitcher Mauricio Llovera was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Brogdon previously pitched to a 4.19 ERA and a 4.07 FIP in 37 appearances spanning 34 1/3 innings for the Phillies this season. He also struck out […]

Bryce Harper Back In The Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Harper sat out of Game 2 of the doubleheader against Miami on Friday due to dehydration, but he's back in there and will be an attractive DFS bat against right-hander Zach Thompson. Harper is in his usual spot […]

Gregory Polanco Activated And Starting Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In a corresponding move, the Pirates have optioned infielder Rodolfo Castro to Double-A Altoona. Polanco has struggled at the plate this […]

Corey Kluber Could Throw Bullpen By End Of Next Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) could toss a bullpen session by the end of next week. Kluber was able to advance from 75 feet to 120 in his flat-ground throwing program and could take the next big step of advancing to throwing off a bullpen mound. The veteran right-hander seems to be […]

Vidal Brujan Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Vidal Brujan is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves. He will head to the bench for the second straight contest. The Rays prospect has started in just three of the last seven games since being called up on July 7. Brujan is hitting .100 (1-for-10) with […]

Wade Davis Activated From Injured List Saturday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wade Davis (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Davis missed almost a month due to a right forearm strain, but even before then he wasn't providing much help in fantasy, as he was 0-2 with one save, an 8.06 ERA, 1.636 […]

Xander Bogaerts Dealing With Wrist Soreness

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday as he deals with wrist soreness, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Bogaerts was experiencing left wrist soreness following Friday's game after he tweaked something in his final at-bat. Manager Alex Cora said that he had been planning on giving […]

Francisco Lindor Heading To Injured List

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) is being placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right oblique strain, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Lindor exited Friday's game and appeared to be in pain after grounding out to second in the top of the fifth inning, and it was later announced […]

Charlie Barnes Takes Tough Loss In Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Charlie Barnes took the loss in Saturday's defeat at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. Barnes became just the second starting pitcher in Twins history to allow one run and take the loss in their big league debut. The 25-year-old went 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits while […]

Sharks Snag Adin Hill In Trade With Coyotes

The San Jose Sharks increased their goaltending depth on Saturday by acquiring Adin Hill and a seventh-round draft pick from the Arizona Coyotes for goaltending prospect Josef Korenar and a second-round draft pick. With Arizona expected to protect veteran goalie Darcy Kuemper in the upcoming expansion draft, Hill would have been left unprotected and quite […]

Stephen Strasburg Suffers Setback In Rehab

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) suffered a setback recently in his rehab program, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Manager Dave Martinez said that Strasburg felt some discomfort in his neck after throwing a simulated game in San Diego, and the team has now backtracked Strasburg to playing catch on flat […]

Leafs Land Jared McCann In Pre-Expansion Draft Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a surprise deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. The club acquired forward Jared McCann in exchange for prospect Filip Hallander and a seventh-round draft pick. The decision to trade the breakout center is somewhat surprising but so too is the light return for his services. Last season, the […]

Brandon Lowe Out Of The Lineup Saturday Vs. Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays' second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves. He will sit against southpaw Max Fried. The 27-year-old is hitting .241 (7-for-29) with five home runs and 10 RBI with a 5:12 BB/K rate over eight games in July. Lowe will be available off the bench, […]

Jarren Duran To Make Major League Debut Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is making his major league debut on Saturday, as he will get the start in center field and bat sixth against the Yankees. The No. 3 prospect in Boston's system according to MLB Pipeline, Duran was slashing .270/.365/.561 with 15 homers, 12 steals, 32 RBI and 37 runs scored […]

Miro Heiskanen Inks Eight-Year Deal With Dallas

The Dallas Stars locked up one of their cornerstone players on Saturday. The club signed Miro Heiskanen to an eight-year contract with an annual average value of $8.45 million. That makes him the sixth-highest paid defenseman in the NHL. The 21-year-old player averaged close to 25 minutes a game in 2020-21 and is already considered […]

Chris Bassitt Will Start For Oakland On Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt will make the start on Sunday in the series finale with the Indians, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Bassitt pitched in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, allowing one unearned run on two walks and one hit while striking out one in one inning of work. He's […]

Jose Urena To Be Placed On Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena (groin) will be placed on the 10-day injured list after exiting Saturday's start due to right groin tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. That won't impact too many fantasy managers, however, as Urena has struggled this year with a 2-8 record, 6.43 ERA and 14 […]

Niko Goodrum Heading To Injured List With Calf Injury

Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum (calf) will be placed on the 10-day injured list after being scratched from Saturday's lineup due to left calf tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. It's unclear just how long Goodrum will be out, but in the meantime, the Tigers are calling up outfielder Victor […]

Chris Conley Among Veteran Receivers Who Could Earn Snaps

While the Houston Texans know that Brandin Cooks will be starting at outside receiver and one of Randall Cobb or Keke Coutee will get slot snaps, the competition for the other outside receiver role is a huge toss-up heading into camp. Rookie Nico Collins might be the long-term solution, but after not playing last season, […]

Victor Robles Starting Saturday After Friday Exit

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (illness) is in the starting lineup on Saturday after exiting Friday's game early due to dizziness. It's good to see Robles back in the lineup after he was forced to walk off the field in the top of the second inning Friday. Manager Dave Martinez had said after the game […]

Randall Cobb, Keke Coutee Will Compete For Slot Snaps

The Houston Texans have a lot of new faces at wide receiver this season, but the battle for slot snaps is expected to be between two players who were on last year's team, with Randall Cobb and Keke Coutee competing for those minutes. Cobb was limited to 10 games last season because of injury, catching […]

Joc Pederson Leading Off In First Braves Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson will make his first start with the team on Saturday, as he will bat leadoff against the Rays. Pederson was acquired from the Cubs earlier this week, after slashing .230/.300/.418 with 11 homers, two steals, 39 RBI and 35 runs scored over 73 games with Chicago. This has the makings […]

Jeff Hoffman Will Start For Reds On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) said that he will be activated from the injured list and start Wednesday's game against the Mets, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Hoffman has been out since late May with a right shoulder impingement, but before then he was having a decent season by going […]