Jeurys Familia Activated From Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Familia suffered a right hip impingement on June 21 but had a very successful rehab assignment and was activated on the first day he was eligible. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 3.63 ERA and one save on the […]

Rocket Mortgage - Showdown Round 3 (Premium Content)

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Roberto Perez Expected To Return Saturday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (finger), who had finger surgery on May 7, is expected to be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Before the injury, Perez was hitting just .131/.274/.295 with three home runs and nine RBI in 73 plate appearances for the Tribe this year. He wasn't much better during the shortened […]

Jake Faria Will Start On Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that right-hander Jake Faria will make the start on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Faria made his first start of the year for the D-backs on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals and impressed, giving up just an earned run on three hits while striking out three and walking […]

Stephen Piscotty To Go On Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) will play two games for High-A Stockton on Saturday and Sunday and could rejoin the A's shortly after that. Piscotty has been sidelined since June 15 but hasn't been much of a fantasy threat this year with his .217/.284/.357 slash line that comes with four home runs, 11 RBI […]

Twins Likely To Move Nelson Cruz?

The Minnesota Twins are likely to end up as sellers at this month's trade deadline, and they will likely look to move designated hitter Nelson Cruz, who is 41 years old and eligible to be a free agent after this season. Cruz hasn't slowed down at his age, batting .310/.382/.584 with 18 home runs and […]

A's Unlikely To Trade For Trevor Story

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus has struggled offensively this year, but the A's are unlikely to pursue Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, who is eligible for free agency after this season. "An impact outfield bat may be a greater priority," Passan writes. A's ownership is also unlikely to take on all of Story's remaining salary. […]

Jose Ramirez Scratched From Lineup Friday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (elbow) has been scratched from Friday's lineup against the Houston Astros due to elbow soreness, according to Mandy Bell. Ramirez hurt his elbow on a play Thursday night and will be forced to miss Friday's game for the Tribe. He has been heating up lately with a 1.050 OPS […]

Kyle Tucker Scratched From Lineup On Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) has been scratched from Friday's lineup against the Cleveland Indians. Tucker was sidelined late due to back spasms, the team reported. Hopefully for fantasy managers, the 24-year-old isn't out of the lineup for long, since he is coming off of a strong June and is hitting .264/.323/.476 on the […]

Michael Conforto Not In Lineup On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is taking a seat on Friday when the Mets take on Jordan Montgomery and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Billy McKinney will be playing right field and batting eighth for the Mets. Conforto is struggling at the plate since his June 23 return from the injured list. […]

Jose Berrios A Trade Candidate For Twins?

The Minnesota Twins are expected to be a trade-deadline seller this summer, and "an increasing number of executives believe that Minnesota will deal" right-hander Jose Berrios. Berrios is under team control through the 2022 season, so the Twins aren't under any pressure to trade him, but they could take advantage of the market. The 27-year-old […]

Brandon Nimmo Returns From Injured List Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Mets on Friday. Nimmo is batting leadoff and starting in centerfield for the Mets in their crosstown matchup against the Yankees. Nimmo has not played since early May due to a left index finger injury. In 21 games this season, […]

Padres Rumored To Be Interested In Joey Gallo

The San Diego Padres are expected by some executives to be one of the most active teams at this year's trade deadline, and their most-rumored target is Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo. "Look at what they did at last year's deadline," one executive said, "even though it didn't all work out. Look at what they […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In The Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) is back in the lineup and batting leadoff on Friday against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Acuna was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to mid-back tightness, then came in off the bench and went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit single. The 23-year-old's return to the lineup is good […]

J.D. Martinez Resting In Series-Opener Against The A's

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. It appears to be just a normal day of rest for one of baseball's best hitters in 2021. Martinez has made up for his bad 2020 season and then some, slashing .305/.372/.563 with 17 round-trippers and […]

Salvador Perez Commits To Home Run Derby

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez will try to become the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby this year. Perez will also be the American League's starting catcher for the midsummer classic in Colorado this year for the sixth time in his career. His seven All-Star selections are second-most in Royals history to […]

Avisail Garcia Remains Out Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, Garcia is expected to return on Saturday, so fantasy managers should be able to reinsert him into their lineups. The right-handed hitter has now missed the last three games with some hamstring issues. He's really only […]

Yuli Gurriel Out Of The Lineup Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Indians. Gurriel is receiving a normal day of rest here, so fantasy managers will need to find a replacement to begin the holiday weekend. The 37-year-old has been one of the best hitters in an explosive Houston offense, […]

Lorenzo Cain Making Progress From Hamstring Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) will fly to New York with the team, and if he continues to progress, he will depart for a lengthy minor league rehab assignment. Cain has been out with a right hamstring strain since May 31. Don't expect him to return to the Milwaukee lineup until the second half […]

Clint Frazier Placed On Injured List With Vertigo

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Clint Frazier on the 10-day injured list with vertigo on Friday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Frazier continues to go through a battery of tests after he left the game on Wednesday while experiencing dizziness. There is no timetable for his return. The 26-year-old has not been valuable in […]

Josh Gordon Applies For Reinstatement Yet Again

Free-agent wide receiver Josh Gordon has officially submitted his reinstatement papers to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and is hoping to be with a team for training camp, according to a league source. The league has been randomly drug testing Gordon for the last three months, and he has passed all tests. Off-the-field issues with substance […]

Kolten Wong's Calf Injury Lands Him On The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with left calf tightness. Infielder/outfielder Pablo Reyes and left-hander Hoby Milner were recalled from Triple-A Nashville, while right-hander Alec Bettinger was optioned to Nashville. Wong returned on Thursday after missing four straight games with calf issues, only to aggravate […]

Josiah Gray Won't Be An Option Anytime Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Josiah Gray (shoulder) is "progressing" from a shoulder impingement, but he won't be an option in the near future to help the team's rotation or bullpen. Gray, the team's No. 2 prospect behind catcher Keibert Ruiz, is being brought along slowly. Because of his shoulder issues, […]

Jonathan Villar Could Return For Subway Series

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (calf) is feeling much better and could return from the injured list for the Subway Series this weekend against the New York Yankees. Villar has been dealing with calf tightness, but he started a minor league rehab assignment this week and is ahead of J.D. Davis as far as […]

Erik Gonzalez Moved To 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed infielder Erik Gonzalez (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right oblique strain and recalled infielder Wilmer Difo from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The Bucs also transferred right-hander Trevor Cahill (calf) to the 60-day injured list. Gonzalez suffered the oblique injury on Thursday night. He was […]

Zach Plesac To Make Another Rehab Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) is scheduled to make his second rehab start for Double-A Akron on Saturday. Plesac is rehabbing a fractured thumb but went just 1 1/3 frames in his first rehab start, so he needs to be built back up to a starter's workload before he can return to the […]

Dodgers Sit Will Smith And AJ Pollock On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock and catcher Will Smith will both rest on Friday versus the Washington Nationals. Pollock hit a home run on Thursday, but will be replaced by infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty this evening. Beaty will be in left field and bat sixth. Smith had a really good month of June with five […]

Trea Turner Remains Out Friday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner has now missed two straight games after he jammed his finger on a triple to complete his third career cycle on Wednesday, but he remains day-to-day and could return on Saturday. After hitting for the […]

Anthony Rizzo,Kris Bryant Return To The Lineup

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) and infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (side) will both return to the lineup on Friday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Rizzo missed three games with lower back tightness and will bat fourth in his return. Bryant missed two games with side soreness and will bat fifth. Both Bryant and Rizzo had a […]

Jordy Mercer Placed On Injured List Friday

The Washington Nationals placed shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a strained right quadriceps and called up infielder Humberto Arteaga from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. The Nationals are hurting for middle infielders with Mercer and Trea Turner (finger) injured, so they were forced to make a move […]