September 9, 2025
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher
Slade Cecconi had a fabulous start in Monday's 10-2 win over the Royals. Cecconi pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing one hit and three walks with three strikeouts. The 26-year-old gave up a leadoff single in the eighth inning to end his no-hit bid, but he induced a groundball double-play and got the final out of the inning on another grounder. Cecconi has had an up-and-down season from a fantasy perspective, going 6-6 with a 4.45 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP, and a 7.34 K/9 rate in 20 starts and 115 1/3 IP. He should have another opportunity for a solid outing in his next matchup against the White Sox.
--Connelly DoanSource: Tim Stebbins - MLB.com
September 8, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman
Max Muncy (oblique) returned to the lineup Monday, batting cleanup against the Colorado Rockies. His presence comes at a crucial time, as the Dodgers have dropped seven of their last 10 contests and are searching for an offensive spark. Despite being limited to just 89 games this season, Muncy has remained productive, slashing .258/.389/.491 with 17 home runs while continuing to provide valuable left-handed power. He'll slot between
Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernández in the heart of the order, giving Los Angeles a much-needed boost as they look to get back on track. If healthy, Muncy's return should immediately strengthen the lineup and restore balance to the Dodgers' offensive attack.
--Shaun AlbinSource: L.A. Times Sports
September 8, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander
Aaron Nola (4-8) turned in one of his best outings of the season Monday, tossing six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in a 1-0 win over the New York Mets. Nola has endured a difficult 2025 campaign, carrying a 6.24 ERA, but this marked his fifth quality start of the year and a reminder of the veteran's ability to dominate when locked in. Despite his struggles, he effectively located his fastball and kept New York's lineup off balance, earning a much-needed boost of confidence. Nola will try to build on this performance when he takes the mound Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, a matchup that could help determine whether he can find some late-season consistency.
--Shaun AlbinSource: mlb.com
September 8, 2025
Cleveland Guardians infielder
Gabriel Arias was removed from Monday's game after suffering an apparent injury during a fourth-inning strikeout. Manager
Stephen Vogt came out to check on him and allowed Arias to remain in the game for the fifth inning, but he was later replaced by
Angel Martinez, with
Brayan Rocchio shifting to shortstop. The team has not yet disclosed the specifics of the injury, and Arias should be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The 25-year-old has played a steady role in Cleveland's infield this season, slashing .222/.280/.363 with 10 home runs, and his availability moving forward will be key for the Guardians' lineup flexibility.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Tim Stebbins
September 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels scratched outfielder
Jo Adell (illness) from Monday's lineup against the Minnesota Twins after he began experiencing vertigo symptoms. Adell has been in the midst of a breakout season, slashing .243/.303/.507 with 35 home runs while emerging as a key power threat in the middle of the order. His absence leaves the Angels without one of their most productive bats, and rookie
Matthew Lugo will take his place in right field while batting seventh. Lugo has struggled in limited action, hitting just .213/.226/.475 over 27 games, offering minimal fantasy upside against Simeon Woods-Richardson tonight.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Erica Weston
September 8, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Byron Buxton (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This doesn't come as a surprise after Buxton was forced to exit Sunday's contest due to a knee contusion. It wouldn't be shocking to see Buxton take a few days off to recover. This doesn't sound like the type of issue that will land Buxton on the shelf.
Austin Martin,
James Outman, and
Matt Wallner will cover the outfield for Monday's contest. Fantasy managers should check back on Tuesday for another update on Buxton's status.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 8, 2025
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher
Chase Burns (elbow) is expected to be activated off the 15-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics. Burns has been sidelined since early August due to a Grade 1 right elbow strain. He resumed throwing in mid-August and progressed to facing live hitters earlier this month. It appears he's going to skip a rehab assignment and take the ball against the A's later this week. Burns holds a rough 5.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 34.1 innings this season. However, Burns also has 57 strikeouts during that time and is one of the more intriguing young arms in the game. It's unclear if he's going to start or come out of the bullpen down the stretch of the season.
--Andy WebbSource: Gordon Wittenmyer
September 8, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Tyler Glasnow (back) has been cleared to take the mound against the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Glasnow was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday due to back stiffness. He underwent imaging that didn't reveal any significant damage. Glasnow took a few days off to rest and is now ready to take the mound again. The right-hander will have a plus-matchup against the lackluster Rockies lineup on Monday. Glasnow holds a strong 2.54 ERA across nine starts at home this season. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Glasnow is active ahead of Monday's contest.
--Andy WebbSource: Bill Plunkett
September 8, 2025
Los Angeles Angels catcher
Logan O'Hoppe (concussion) will miss some additional time after exiting early during Sunday's contest. O'Hoppe will head to the 7-day concussion list after getting hit in the head by a backswing by
Jacob Wilson. He'll now head to the shelf and be sidelined until at least September 16. The absence of O'Hoppe will mean
Sebastian Rivero and
Travis d'Arnaud will split up the catching in Los Angeles. Rivero will get the first crack behind the plate during Monday's contest against the Minnesota Twins.
--Andy WebbSource: Erica Weston
September 8, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Jo Adell (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Adell was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game after experiencing nausea. Luckily, Adell is feeling better on Monday and is back in the starting lineup without missing a game. He'll bat fifth and cover right field during Monday's contest. Adell has been on fire at the plate lately with 11 hits, five home runs, and 12 RBI over the last seven games. The 26-year-old has been too hot at the plate to leave on the waiver wire right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Erica Weston
September 8, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman
Rhys Hoskins (thumb) is on the verge of returning from the 10-day injured list. Hoskins has joined the team for their road trip against the Texas Rangers on Monday. The right-handed slugger has a locker and is expected to be activated off the shelf ahead of Tuesday's contest. Hoskins has been sidelined since early July due to a left thumb sprain. His return will likely mean less playing time for
Andrew Vaughn. At the moment, Hoskins is only worth rostering in deep leagues. Fantasy managers should check back on Tuesday for another update.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam McCalvy
September 8, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Christian Yelich (back) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Yelich is back in the mix after sitting out the last five games due to back soreness. He was able to take some swings over the weekend and is now feeling good enough to play again. However, Yelich isn't quite ready to get back into the outfield. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus left-hander
Jacob Latz on Monday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 8, 2025
Miami Marlins left-hander
Ryan Weathers (lat) is scheduled to come off the 60-day injured list and start on Thursday against the division-rival Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Weathers has been cleared to rejoin the club's big-league starting rotation after making several minor-league rehab starts and getting through a live bullpen session on Monday. The 25-year-old southpaw only made it up to 68 pitches in his final rehab start and has been on the shelf since June 9 with a strained left lat, so fantasy managers should be tempering expectations for Weathers' first start back despite the juicy matchup against the Nats. The former first-rounder of the San Diego Padres has only made five starts in 2025, but he did have 80 K's with a 3.63 ERA in 16 starts over 86 2/3 innings in his first year in Miami in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
September 8, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Monday that they activated first baseman/outfielder
Alec Burleson (wrist) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampon for assignment in a corresponding move. The Cardinals have yet to release their starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Seattle against the Mariners, but Burleson should be in it. Burleson is back in 10 days after recovering from right-wrist inflammation and should return to a regular role all over the diamond for the Red Birds in the final month of the regular season. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has been one of the more consistent bats for the Cards this year, and he'll be returning to a .286/.337/.451 slash line with a .788 OPS, 16 home runs, 60 RBI, 47 runs and five steals in 122 games. Burleson is six homers from setting a new career high.
--Keith HernandezSource: St. Louis Cardinals
September 8, 2025
The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever
Daniel Palencia (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right-shoulder strain and recalled pitcher
Ethan Roberts from the minors in a corresponding move, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. Palencia didn't retire any of the five batters he faced in Sunday's series finale against the Washington Nationals and took his third blown save of the season before the team announced he had shoulder tightness. There's a good chance that the hard-throwing 25-year-old closer won't be able to rejoin Chicago's bullpen before the end of the regular season, although the Cubs will surely be hoping he can return for the postseason in October. With Palencia on the shelf for at least two weeks, fantasy managers should look for right-hander
Brad Keller to take over closing duties on the North Side.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Maddie Lee
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