Nate Jones Optioned To Alternate Site

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Nate Jones was optioned to the team's alternate site on Monday, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Jones has been a decent SV/HLD option this year with three holds in 12 games, as he currently owns a 3.48 ERA with seven strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings of work. The team has […]

Cam Gallagher Lands On Concussion Injured List Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher Cam Gallagher (concussion) has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Gallagher landed on the injured list Monday after being hit in the mask by a couple of hard-hit foul balls in Sunday's game. To replace him on the roster, the Royals recalled catcher […]

Alec Burks To Return Against Memphis

New Knicks guard Alec Burks will return on Monday evening against the Grizzlies. The veteran hasn't played since the middle of April while adhering to the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. Although he may not see a full workload against Memphis, his presence may eat into the minutes of both Immanuel Quickley and […]

Mike Mayers Placed On Injured List Monday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Mike Mayers (non-designated) was placed on the injured list on Monday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Fletcher adds that the team expects Mayers to return within a few days, and in the meantime they have recalled relief pitcher Patrick Sandoval to replace him on the roster. […]

Pete Fairbanks Nears Return From Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) is getting close to being activated from the injured list, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Fairbanks last played on April 6 before he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained rotator cuff. Manager Kevin Cash said that Fairbanks threw a […]

Zach LaVine Cleared From Protocols

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been cleared to return after missing time due to health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19 exposure. Although he won't be available for Monday's matchup against Philadelphia, head coach Billy Donovan is hopeful that he will be back in the lineup on Thursday against Charlotte. With LaVine on the floor, […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Expected To Return From IL, Make Start Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (glute) is expected to return from the injured list and get the start on Thursday, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Ryu landed on the injured list last week with a glute strain he suffered in his start last Sunday, having allowed three hits and one walk […]

Monte Morris Still Out On Monday

Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (hamstring) is listed as out for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Morris has been out while dealing with a right hamstring strain and with his teammate, Will Barton (hamstring), plagued by the same ailment, P.J. Dozier, Facundo Campazzo, and Austin Rivers should all see increased minutes. However, none […]

Bryce Harper Could Land On IL With Wrist Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) was held out of the lineup on Monday and could be facing a stint on the injured list, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Harper suffered the injury on Wednesday when he was hit in the face by a pitch that ricocheted into his wrist, and he had returned […]

DJ Stewart Scratched From Orioles Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart has been scratched from the lineup on Monday night and will be replaced by Pat Valaika, according to Nathan Ruiz of the Baltimore Sun. The move reshuffled nearly every player in the lineup from their original position, but it ends with Pat Valaika starting at second base and batting ninth […]

Will Barton Remains Out Against The Lakers

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (hamstring) remains out on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 30-year-old will miss his sixth-straight contest while continuing to work his way back from a right hamstring strain. With Monte Morris (hamstring) also out, Aaron Gordon, P.J. Dozier, and Austin Rivers should all receive extra minutes, although any member […]

Nerlens Noel Now Out On Monday Night

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (ankle) will not play on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old sprained his left ankle on Sunday night during a contest against the Houston Rockets. Without Noel in the lineup, Taj Gibson will likely move into the starting lineup, with the veteran averaging nine boards, seven points, and […]

Alejandro Kirk Expected To Miss At Least Six Weeks

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hip) is expected to miss at least six weeks with a left hip flexor strain, according to Ben Wagner of Sportsnet. Kirk was placed on the injured list on Sunday after suffering the injury during Saturday's game, and according to Wagner's sources it will be six weeks before a […]

Carlos Estevez Placed On IL With Finger Strain

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained middle finger, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The move is retroactive to April 30, as the Rockies have recalled outfielder Sam Hilliard from the alternate site in a corresponding move. Through 10 innings of work this year, […]

Nikola Vucevic Out Again

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (hip) will not play on Monday evening against the visiting 76ers. The big man will now miss his second consecutive contest due to tightness in his right Adductor. Look for Daniel Theis to slide into the starting lineup at the five, with the former Celtic racking up seven points, seven […]

Erik Swanson Will Start Bullpen Game Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erik Swanson will get the start Monday evening against the Baltimore Orioles. With the starting depth for the big club thinned significantly with injuries to James Paxton, Marco Gonzales, and Nick Margevicius, the team has been forced to look to Swanson. He isn't properly stretched out to start, so it'll be […]

Eric Hosmer Gets Night Off On Monday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer will have the night off on Monday night, as he will sit out the series opener with the Pirates. Jake Cronenworth will take over at first base in his place, with Ha-Seong Kim getting the start at second. Hosmer has gotten off to a great start this year, […]

George Springer Gets Planned Night Off Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not in the starting lineup on Monday night, according to Rob Langley of the Toronto Sun. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that Springer's night off was planned in advance and that there is no injury issue related to his absence from the lineup. Springer dealt with oblique and quad […]

Jose Iglesias Gets Night Off On Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias is getting the night off on Monday, as he will sit out the series opener with the Rays. David Fletcher will slide over to shortstop in his place, with Jose Rojas getting the start at second base. Through 26 games this year, Iglesias is slashing .267/.282/.347 with two home […]

Brandon Nimmo Remains Out Of Lineup Monday Night

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Cardinals, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Nimmo injured his finger on a swing in the seventh inning of Saturday's game, but for now it appears he will not need a stint on the injured list. Nimmo remains […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (5/4/21) - UEFA Champions League Soccer

Hello, RotoBallers! The UEFA Champions League is down to the last four teams, and the second legs of each semifinal matchup are this week. The remaining three UCL slates from here on out will be single-game slates. I have another full breakdown for you covering this slate. Keep reading this breakdown for my DFS soccer picks on […]

Max Pacioretty A Game-Time Decision On Monday

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Minnesota. He left Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory against Arizona early and could end up missing his third game of the season. The former Montreal captain has crushed it this season with 50 points in 47 games. He's the team's […]

Laurent Brossoit In Jets Net Monday Night

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit will make his 10th start of the campaign in Monday's matchup against Ottawa. The Jets are on an awful run right now with six consecutive defeats and starting netminder Connor Hellebuyck has taken five of the losses, so Winnipeg is desperate to turn the tide with Brossoit in goal. The […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Likely Returning On Monday

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body) is set to be welcomed back into the lineup for Monday's home game against Anaheim. The Russian sniper has missed two games. Tarasenko is still working his way back into form after missing a large chunk of the season due to an offseason shoulder surgery. He […]

Patrik Laine Returns From Illness Against Nashville

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine is ready to return to action on Monday against the Predators, after sitting out Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Carolina with an illness. He'll be skating on the fourth line with Zac Dalpe and Nathan Gerbe to start off the game. Laine enters the contest on a seven-game goal […]

Cubs And Dodgers Postponed On Monday

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will be postponed on Monday due to inclement weather conditions. The two teams will instead square up for a doubleheader on Tuesday. Starting pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Walker Buehler are still expected to pitch on Tuesday with Clayton Kershaw and Adbert Alzolay also lined up to pitch. Both […]

Pius Suter Gets Back Into Lineup On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Pius Suter will return to the lineup on Monday against Carolina after he was scratched for Saturday's 3-0 loss to Florida. Brett Connolly will come out of the lineup. Riley Stillman also won't play with Nicolas Beaudin taking over. Suter has posted 13 goals and 23 points in 50 games during his […]

Adam Engel Three Weeks Away From Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) remains about three weeks away from a minor league rehab assignment. Engel has had two setbacks recently and is recovering from a right hamstring strain that he suffered at the end of spring training. Engel is not only the White Sox best defensive outfielder, but they will need […]

Michael Matheson Is Week-To-Week With Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Michael Matheson (upper body) will miss Monday's contest against the Flyers and is considered week-to-week. He got hit to the face by a puck in Saturday's 3-0 win over Washington, which will take some time to recover for obvious reasons. Matheson has notched five goals and 15 points in 44 games during […]

Luis Robert Diagnosed With Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn announced on Monday that outfielder Luis Robert (hip) has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 hip flexor strain. Hahn wasn't sure if the injury would require surgery yet, but Robert will not participate in baseball activities for 12-to-16 weeks with a permanent timeline unknown at the moment. It's […]