May 24, 2025
New York Mets third baseman
Mark Vientos (abdomen) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Vientos will miss his second straight game after being scratched ahead of Friday's contest due to abdominal soreness. It doesn't sound like something that will force Vientos onto the injured list, but he might sit out the weekend. On Saturday,
Brett Baty will take over at third base and bat ninth versus right-hander
Tony Gonsolin. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
May 24, 2025
Chicago Cubs catcher
Miguel Amaya (undisclosed) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Amaya was taken out of the contest after attempting to throw out
Elly De La Cruz on a steal attempt. There is no official word on the injury yet, but it does sound like an oblique strain. That being said, Amaya is probably headed towards a stint on the injured list. If that happens,
Carson Kelly would probably take over as the primary catcher. Also,
Moises Ballesteros would probably be recalled and get a chance behind the plate in Chicago. Fantasy managers should check back for another update, but the loss of Amaya would give Kelly a boost in fantasy value.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Marquee Sports Network
May 24, 2025
Washington Nationals relief pitcher
Kyle Finnegan (shoulder) could miss some time after blowing a save on Thursday night. Afterwards, Nats' manager Dave Martinez mentioned that Finnegan could miss a little time while he's dealing with shoulder fatigue. The imaging on Finnegan came back clean, so it doesn't sound like the right-hander is dealing with anything significant. The Nats are planning on shutting him down for a little bit until he feels better. The expectation is that
Jorge Lopez is going to take over as the closer in Washington until Finnegan is back in the mix. Lopez could be worth a look in the short term while Finnegan is out.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Mark Zuckerman
May 24, 2025
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher
Casey Mize (hamstring) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. Mize will make his way back to the mound after landing on the injured list due to a hamstring strain. Before going down, Mize posted a 2.53 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 35/9 K/BB ratio across seven starts. The right-hander is hopeful to pick up where he left off against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Mize has pitched well enough this season to warrant being rostered in most fantasy formats. In a corresponding move, outfielder
Akil Baddoo has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Tigers PR
May 24, 2025
Boston Red Sox infielder
Alex Bregman (quad) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Bregman suffered a quad injury while running the bases during Friday's game. Afterwards, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Bregman is going to miss significant time with a quad strain. The injury is similar to the quad strain Bregman suffered in 2021 that caused him to miss 50 games. That being said, Bregman could very well be out until close to the All-Star break. In a corresponding move, top prospect
Marcelo Mayer has been recalled from Triple-A. Mayer is viewed as one of the best prospects in baseball and should be an immediate impact player in Boston.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Fox Sports
May 24, 2025
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher
Michael King (shoulder) has been scratched from his start on Saturday evening against the Atlanta Braves due to right shoulder stiffness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the right-hander could be in danger of spending time on the injured list, given the severity of the injury. Instead,
Sean Reynolds will get the starting nod this evening. Through his first 55 2/3 innings of work this season, King has posted a strong 2.59 ERA with a stellar 1.02 WHIP. Across this stretch, King has struck out 64 batters and served up just 17 free passes. Fantasy managers should expect Reynolds to serve as an opener in this contest, as he has never logged more than three innings in an appearance this season. He enters this game with a high 6.43 ERA and should not be targeted in any DFS competitions.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: San Diego Padres
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May 24, 2025
Cincinnati Reds outfielder
Jake Fraley (calf) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. Fraley has been held out of action due to a calf injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as he may only need a few games with Triple-A before being cleared to return from the 10-day injured list. Prior to the injury, the 29-year-old was having a slow start to the season, posting a .205/.319/.359 slash line with three doubles, three home runs, and three stolen bases. Under the hood, Fraley has generated a low .316 xwOBA, .232 xBA, and a .359 xSLG, which are all well below the average marks of qualified hitters. When he does return to the majors, fantasy managers should expect Fraley to compete for opportunities in left field.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Charlie Goldsmith
May 24, 2025
Houston Astros catcher
Yainer Diaz is not in the starting nine on Saturday when they continue a series against the Seattle Mariners. Diaz has started each of the previous three contests. Over this stretch, the backstop has held a .273/.429/.273 line with a 5:2 K:BB. Since the start of May, Diaz has begun to turn the corner following his slow start, holding a .273/.318/.425 slash line with three doubles, three home runs, and a 16:3 K:BB. Fantasy managers should expect the 26-year-old to return to the starting nine on Sunday. This afternoon, the Astros will give the starting nod to switch-hitter
Victor Caratini, who will bat in the five-hole. However, he is best left out of your DFS lineups, facing Seattle right-hander
Bryan Woo, who enters this game holding a 2.65 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 24, 2025
Chicago White Sox catcher
Edgar Quero is not in Saturday's lineup when they continue a series against the Texas Rangers. Quero got the starting nod in the series opener on Friday evening and went 0-for-4 at the dish. As a result,
Matt Thaiss will enter the starting lineup and bat in the seven-hole. Quero has been in a bit of a slump at the plate, as he has gone just 7-for-44 over his last 13 contests. During this stretch, the No. 58-ranked prospect in the sport did not tally an extra-base hit. However, over his first 16 games in the majors, Quero enjoyed a hot start, holding a .340/.446/.404 line with three doubles. Fantasy managers should expect Quero to return to the starting nine on Sunday. This afternoon, Thaiss is best to fade in DFS facing
Jack Leiter.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 24, 2025
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher
Logan Gilbert (elbow) completed a simulated game on Friday. However, the right-hander is expected to require multiple rehab appearances before being cleared to return from the 15-day injured list. The right-hander has been sidelined with a right elbow flexor strain since late April. Given his current progress, fantasy managers should expect the right-hander to remain sidelined for at least a few more weeks. Before his injury, the 28-year-old was enjoying an impressive start to the season. Through his first 30 1/3 innings of work, the right-hander held a strong 2.37 ERA with a 0.79 WHIP. He tallied 44 punchouts and held a stellar 5.1% walk rate. When he returns, Gilbert should be viewed as a must-start high-end SP1. While he remains sidelined,
Emerson Hancock and
Logan Evans should remain in the starting rotation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Kramer
May 24, 2025
Chicago Cubs catcher
Carson Kelly will take a seat during Saturday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran backstop has typically alternated starts with
Miguel Amaya and will follow suit again on Saturday. During Friday's game, Kelly went 1-for-4 at the plate with a walk. Over his last six games, the 30-year-old has held a .240/.321/.280 line with one double. Through his first 31 games on the Northside, Kelly has been one of the most productive catchers in the sport, boasting a .287/.416/.574 line with eight long balls. Under the hood, Kelly has generated a .390 xwOBA, which places him in the 89th percentile among qualified hitters. This afternoon, Amaya will be behind the dish and bat in the seven-hole. He is best to fade in DFS facing Cincinnati left-hander
Andrew Abbott, who has held a strong 1.80 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 24, 2025
Washington Nationals infielder/outfielder
Amed Rosario (leg) is starting at third base during Saturday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Rosario has been held out of the starting lineup since May 15. However, he did make an appearance during Thursday's game. This afternoon, he will bat in the two-hole. Before his injury, Rosario was enjoying a productive stretch at the plate, posting a .361/.410/.500 slash line with two doubles, one home run, and nine RBI. Through 26 games this season, the 29-year-old has posted a .305/.337/.439 line with two long balls and a stolen base. Given his strong start to the season, fantasy managers should expect Rosario to continue to see close to an everyday role in the Washington starting nine. This afternoon, he is slated to face San Francisco lefty
Kyle Harrison.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mark Zuckerman
May 24, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles have placed outfielder
Ramon Laureano (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. The 30-year-old sustained this injury during Tuesday's contest. He was viewed day-to-day throughout the week, but the Orioles will instead opt to have him shift to the injured list. Before his injury, Laureano was swinging a hot bat, posting a .414/.469/.690 slash line with two doubles, two home runs, and one stolen base over his last nine contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress as the 30-year-old could be in danger of missing longer than the minimum stay. While he remains sidelined, this should open up opportunities in left field for
Heston Kjerstad,
Dylan Carlson, and
Terrin Vavra. Laureano is worth holding in deeper AL-only leagues as he should have close to an everyday role when he returns.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Orioles
May 24, 2025
Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect
Rhett Lowder (oblique) is expected to be shut down for a few weeks. Lowder exited his last rehab outing with an oblique strain. According to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19, the right-hander will not be able to "do much" for a few weeks. After this period, he will return to Arizona to restart the buildup process. The 23-year-old was initially recovering from a forearm injury but will now face a more extended recovery period with the added oblique strain. The Wake Forest product made his MLB debut last season and performed well in Cincinnati as he logged 30 2/3 innings of work to the tune of a 1.17 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP. Given that Lowder does not have a definitive timetable, fantasy managers should not view him as a potential stash option. When he is cleared to return, he should have a role in the starting rotation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Charlie Goldsmith
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