Noah Syndergaard Exits Rehab Start With Elbow Soreness

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) was removed from his rehab start on Tuesday night after one inning due to soreness in his right elbow, the team announced on Twitter. The Mets described the move as precautionary, however given the team's injury issues this year it's not unreasonable to be worried this could […]

Bryce Harper Placed On IL With Bruised Wrist

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a bruised wrist, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. This injury stems from when he was hit in the face and wrist by a pitch earlier this year, as he has dealt with a recurrence of pain in his […]

Michael Brantley Out Of Lineup With Leg Soreness

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday night due to "general leg soreness," according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Manager Dusty Baker said the soreness was due to playing on artificial turf at Globe Life Field over the weekend, and that he should return to the […]

Drew Pomeranz To Be Shut Down For A Week

San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz (shoulder, lat) will be shut down for a week after experiencing lat tightness during his recovery from the IL. Pomeranz had progressed to facing live batters over the weekend but the setback will obviously delay his return to the bullpen. The left-hander hasn't pitched since May 9 and held […]

Kyle Gibson Lands On IL With Groin Strain

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday (retroactive to May 22) with a right groin strain, Rangers Executive Vice President of Communications John Blake announced on Twitter. Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports that the groin issue is something Gibson has been pitching through over his […]

Manny Machado Still Out But Not Expected To Land On IL

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (shoulder) is expected to take batting practice Tuesday and could be available off the bench. Machado has been out since May 20 and the Friars believe it's not serious enough for an IL stint. The 28-year-old has had an uneven year, slashing .225/.323/.394 with six homers, six steals […]

Brandon Belt Returns To Lineup Tuesday Night

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday night. Belt has played in only two of the team's last nine games while he dealt with an issue with his side, and after playing back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday, the Giants held him out of the lineup on […]

Adalberto Mondesi Activated From IL, Starting Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) has been activated from the injured list and is in the starting lineup on Tuesday. He's getting the start at shortstop and batting seventh against the Rays, after missing the first month and a half of the season with an oblique strain. Over eight rehab games between Double-A […]

DJ LeMahieu Placed On Paternity List

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday. LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game to be with his family for the birth of their child. He could be on the list for up to three games, though he might not be sidelined for that long. Fantasy […]

Kyle Freeland Making First Start Of Season Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list and is making his season debut on Tuesday against the Mets. Freeland suffered a shoulder strain back in March that has kept him sidelined throughout the start of the season. He's shown in the past that he can be a decent […]

Clint Frazier Expected To See Time In Center Field

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier could start in center field soon, per manager Aaron Boone. Frazier, who has made 153 career starts at the corner outfield spots in the majors, could try his hand at center. The Yankees have been seeking a regular at that position since the injury of Aaron Hicks (wrist), and […]

Luke Voit Could Miss Weekend Series Against Tigers

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit could miss the team's three-game weekend series against the Detroit Tigers for the birth of his child. Voit's wife is expected to give birth to their child on Friday, the start of the team's road series against Detroit. The slugger will play the three games against Toronto and […]

Zack Britton Nearing A Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment this Saturday with the Double-A Somerset Patriots. Britton threw a bullpen session on Monday, which went well, per manager Aaron Boone. The southpaw is set for another bullpen session on Wednesday before embarking on his rehab assignment this weekend. Britton […]

Luis Arraez Sitting For Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. Arraez is dealing with shoulder soreness, an issue he picked up this past weekend while sliding into second base. The Twins consider him day-to-day, so this seems like a precautionary measure by a team already dealing with a bevy of injuries. Jorge […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Cruz was able to appear in Monday's game as a pinch hitter, leading to the belief that he would be able to return to action the following day, though that won't be the case. The Twins […]

Jorge Polanco Back In Action Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (ankle) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Polanco had missed the previous four games with ankle soreness, though he entered Monday's game as a pinch-runner, suggesting he is past the issue. He'll bat fifth against Orioles' righty Dean Kremer. Polanco still owns an […]

Matt Kuchar Looks To Build On Solid Record At Colonial 

Matt Kuchar will make his 13th career start at Colonial this week at the Charles Schwab Classic, looking to build upon his 83% made-cut rate at the event. In his 10 made cuts at Colonial, Kuchar has three career top-10s and seven top-30s. A possible reason for his success at Colonial is his ability to […]

Max Kepler Back In Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Kepler missed Monday's game as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury, an ailment that has made running the bases difficult for him lately. In the hopes of minimizing his risk of tweaking the injury, the […]

Yasmani Grandal Left Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will have a routine day off on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Grandal has been off to a cold start offensively this season, but he has hit two home runs over the past week. Grandal will be replaced by Zack Collins. Collins will bat seventh and should be […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Run Bases And Hit Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) will run the bases and hit before Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton is technically eligible to come off of the injured list, though there are a couple of hurdles left for him to clear, such as running the bases, something he hasn't done yet. […]

Mookie Betts Will Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Houston Astros. The Dodgers had the chance to use Betts as their designated hitter, but he will be in right field and batting leadoff against Zack Greinke. Betts was out of Saturday's lineup and then scratched from Sunday's lineup […]

Matt Duffy Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Duffy (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 23 with a lower back strain. Duffy tried to avoid the injured list, but his back isn't improving and the extra time should help him recover. Duffy has carved out a nice role as a super utility […]

X-rays Come Back Negative For Willson Contreras

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras had X-rays on his wrist on Tuesday and they came back negative, but he has been diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. Contreras was hit hard on the wrist when him and closer Craig Kimbrel mixed up their pitch selection on Sunday. Contreras toughed it out and remained in the […]

DJ LeMahieu Absent From Lineup For Birth Of Child

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. LeMahieu and his wife are expecting a baby, which is why he's absent from the lineup, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees have not officially placed him on the paternity list yet. Rougned Odor will start […]

Zach Plesac Headed To IL

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac is headed to the 10-day IL with a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb, according to Mandy Bell. Plesac apparently fractured the finger while aggressively ripping his shirt off and getting it caught on a chair by his locker. There is currently no timetable for his return. This is […]

Alex Verdugo Is Back In Action Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is returning to the starting lineup Tuesday evening against the Atlanta Braves, batting second and playing left field. Verdugo has not started since Friday, when he was removed from the game with a mild left hamstring strain, but he did pinch-hit on Sunday. Verdugo has been excellent all season, […]

Collin Morikawa An Elite Option At Colonial

Collin Morikawa sticks out as an elite fantasy option for the upcoming Charles Schwab Challenge. Morikawa posted a runner-up finish in his Charles Schwab debut last year and appears tailor-made for this classical layout, as Colonial's tight fairways and tiny greens play right into his strengths. He leads this week's field in strokes gained tee […]

Joaquin Niemann Continues To Impress

The once-volatile Joaquin Niemann has morphed into one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour this season. Niemann has not missed a cut in 10 starts this year and has gained strokes tee to green in nine of those outings. It's not a surprise to find that his quality ball striking has translated […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Signs With Washington

Veteran tight end Ricky Seals-Jones signed an undisclosed deal with the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, according to a source. Seals-Jones will join a tight end group in D.C. that includes Logan Thomas, Temarrick Hemingway, John Bates, Deon Yelder, Tyrone Swoopes and Sammis Reyes. The 26-year-old played in just two games with the Kansas City […]

Will Zalatoris Set To Make Charles Schwab Debut

Will Zalatoris is set to make his Charles Schwab Challenge debut this week. Zalatoris has consistently displayed elite skills since breaking on the PGA Tour late last year. His latest feat was an impressive top-10 performance in last week's PGA Championship. "Willie Z" gained a hard-to-fathom 8.2 strokes on approach at Kiawah Island and he'll […]