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 […]

Danny Jansen Placed On IL Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain, the team announced on Twitter. Jansen has been mired in the worst offensive performance of his career this season, slashing .157/.248/.278 with three home runs, eight RBI and 13 runs scored over 42 games. […]

Tyler Naquin Not In The Lineup On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after exiting Sunday's contest with left hamstring tightness. It was previously reported that Naquin could be healthy enough to return to the lineup by Tuesday, but it appears that he'll need at least another day before he is able to return. […]

Brandon Lowe Gets Night Off On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Nationals. It appears to be a day off for Lowe, who is slashing .192/.304/.369 with 10 home runs, three steals, 25 RBI and 31 runs scored over 57 games. When he's making contact this year he is […]

Christian Arroyo Leading Off For Second Straight Game

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo is leading off and playing second base Tuesday against the Houston Astros. It's his second straight game at the top of the lineup, which could afford him plenty of fantasy value, particularly in the runs category. Arroyo provided a spark Monday, and continued success could buy him extra […]

Shed Long Jr. To Make Season Debut Tuesday Night

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. is in the starting lineup for his season debut on Tuesday, as he will bat sixth in the lineup against Matthew Boyd and the Tigers. Long had missed the first two months of the season due to a stress fracture in his shin, but he looked good in […]

Jonathan Villar Returns To Lineup Tuesday

New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup and hitting leadoff against Bruce Zimmermann and the Orioles on Tuesday night. Villar has been out for the Mets' last four games while dealing with hamstring tightness, but it appears that he is good to go for tonight's series opener. This […]

Rob Refsnyder Activated Off Injured List

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (head) has been activated off the injured list. Refsnyder was dealing with a concussion but passed through the protocol testing and will likely return to the lineup for the opening game of the series against the New York Yankees. Outfielder Gilberto Celestino will be optioned back to the minors in […]

Alex Verdugo Gets Day Off Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros. Instead, Boston will employ Marwin Gonzalez, Kike Hernandez, and Hunter Renfroe in the outfield. This is just a day off for Verdugo against the lefty Framber Valdez. Verdugo has been excellent of late, with an .887 OPS over his last […]

J.D. Martinez Returns To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is back in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing three straight games with a jammed wrist. Martinez sustained the injury sliding into second base Friday, and while it was never deemed to be too serious, fantasy managers will be relieved to see him back in action. Martinez will […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Playing Right Field Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. will bat leadoff and play right field in Tuesday's game at the Rangers. The 27-year-old had been playing first base but will shift to his natural outfield position with Brandon Belt being activated from the injured list. Wade Jr. has hit well in his limited time with […]

Brandon Belt Activated Tuesday, Batting Fourth

The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt from the 10-day injured list Tuesday ahead of their matchup with the Rangers on the road. The veteran had been recovering from an oblique injury but will play first base and bat fourth. Belt's return will be welcomed by the Giants, who are currently dealing with […]

Braxton Garrett Called Up To Join The Marlins

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to join the team in Miami on Tuesday. Garrett will take the place of Daniel Castano (shoulder) who ended up on the injured list only one day after being called up himself. Garrett will presumably start Wednesday's game, which is currently listed […]

Miguel Rojas To Begin Baseball Activity

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) is set to begin baseball activities today and will field ground balls and hit off a tee. Rojas hasn't played since he was forced to leave a game after sliding back into first base on a pickoff throw and suffering a broken finger. Jazz Chisholm has been filling in […]