August 16, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder
Yordan Alvarez (hand) was able to take eight live at-bats in West Palm Beach on Saturday. Now, Alvarez will return to Houston on Sunday to determine the next steps in his rehab process. Alvarez has been sidelined since early May due to a fractured hand. That being said, Alvarez is likely going to need a lengthy rehab assignment before rejoining the Astros lineup. Barring any setbacks, Alvarez should hopefully be able to return to Houston by September. Fantasy managers might still be able to get something out of Alvarez this season. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
August 16, 2025
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher
Antonio Senzatela (finger) is expected to be activated off the injured list and start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Senzatela has been on the shelf since August 2 due to a blister on his finger. He was only forced to miss the minimum of 15 days due to the injury. Senzatela has been horrible with a 7.34 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and a 55/38 K/BB ratio across 22 appearances this season. There's no reason to stream him for Sunday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: Christian Saez
August 16, 2025
New York Yankees first baseman
Paul Goldschmidt (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Goldschmidt will now miss his third straight game due to right knee soreness. For now, fantasy managers should consider Goldschmidt as day-to-day. He'll get one more chance on Sunday to suit up against his former team. In the meantime,
Ben Rice will take over at first base and bat second versus right-hander
Sonny Gray. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 16, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Cody Bellinger (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. At first, Bellinger appeared to be getting a routine rest day which he certainly needed given his current slump at the plate. Now, it's being reported that Bellinger is absent from the lineup due to an illness. This shouldn't be something that lands Bellinger on the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider Bellinger as day-to-day.
Jasson Dominguez,
Trent Grisham, and
Jose Caballero will cover the outfield for the Yankees on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: Katie Woo
August 16, 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop
Orlando Arcia (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Arcia missed the minimum 10 days while dealing with elbow inflammation. Despite being activated, Arcia isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's possible that Arcia moves into a part-time role with the Rockies likely wanting to get some of their younger players more playing time down the stretch. That being said, Arcia isn't someone that needs to be rostered in fantasy formats right now. In a corresponding move,
Aaron Schunk has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for Arcia on the active roster.
--Andy WebbSource: Rockies Club Information
August 16, 2025
Houston Astros shortstop
Jeremy Pena (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This marks the second game in a row that Pena has missed due to an illness. It doesn't sound like something that is going to land him on the injured list. For now, fantasy managers should consider Pena as day-to-day.
Mauricio Dubon will draw another start at shortstop and bat seventh versus right-hander
Rico Garcia on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 16, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) thrived in his third and likely final rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. Bieber fired seven innings of shutout ball with six hits allowed and four strikeouts against no walks. The former AL Cy Young winner threw 90 pitches (64 strikes), which should put him in line to join the Blue Jays sometime next week. Bieber hasn't pitched in the majors since April 2, 2024, and has spent 15 months on the comeback trail from Tommy John surgery. He has yet to suit up for the Jays, who acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians at the July 31 trade deadline. Despite the long layoff, the 30-year-old comes with serious upside and could be an asset for Toronto and fantasy managers down the stretch.
--Connor ByrneSource: MiLB.com
August 16, 2025
The Washington Nationals announced that they have requested unconditional release waivers on first baseman
Nathaniel Lowe. The team designated Lowe for assignment on Thursday, and he'll hit free agency once he clears waivers. Nobody is going to take on the remainder of Lowe's $10.3 million salary, so he's on his way to the open market after a disappointing few months with the Nationals. Lowe was a quality hitter with the Rangers from 2021-24, but after joining the Nationals in an offseason trade, he could only muster a .216/.292/.373 line with 16 homers, 68 RBI, and 50 runs scored in 490 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Washington Nationals
August
16,
2025
New
York
Yankees
outfielder/first
baseman
Cody
Bellinger
and
designated
hitter
Giancarlo
Stanton
are
out
of
the
lineup
Saturday
against
the
St.
Louis
Cardinals.
Jasson
Dominguez
will
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August 16, 2025
Detroit Tigers outfielder/shortstop
Javier Baez is out of the lineup for a meeting with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Wenceel Perez will play center field and hit sixth against right-hander
Zebby Matthews, and
Trey Sweeney will handle shortstop and bat eighth. After recording an ugly .426 OPS in July, Baez has rebounded with an .830 mark over 13 games this month. It's been a resurgent season overall for Baez, who has bounced back from three straight awful years to hit a useful .271/.298/.429 with 11 homers, 49 RBI, 49 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 359 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August
16,
2025
Houston
Astros
closer
Josh
Hader
(shoulder)
is
unlikely
to
return
in
the
regular
season,
Chandler
Rome
of
The
Athletic
reports.
Hader,
who
went
on
the
15-day
injured
list
on
Aug.
11
with
a
left
shoulder
capsule
read more...
August 16, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies closer
Jhoan Duran will be available out of the bullpen Saturday against the Washington Nationals, manager Rob Thomson told reporters. Duran left Friday's 6-2 win early after
Paul DeJong lined a comebacker off his right ankle, but the hurler dodged an injury. He briefly dealt with a "dead foot," which has since gone away, Thomson said. While it wouldn't have been a surprise to see the Phillies hold him out as a precaution on Saturday, Duran will instead be there if they need him late in the game. The 27-year-old has 20 saves in 22 chances with a 1.86 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP, 56 strikeouts, and 18 walks over 53 1/3 innings this season.
--Connor ByrneSource: Charlotte Varnes - The Athletic
August 16, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman
Brendan Donovan (foot/groin) remains out of the lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees. It's the second straight off night for Donovan, who is dealing with lingering pain in his left foot that has led to groin soreness. However, manager Oli Marmol has expressed confidence that Donovan will not require a trip to the 10-day injured list. With Donovan on the bench Saturday, shortstop
Masyn Winn will take his place in the leadoff spot, and
Thomas Saggese will play second base and hit seventh against southpaw
Max Fried.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 16, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Kyle Stowers (side) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Boston Red Sox with tightness in his left side, manager Clayton McCullough told reporters. There's no indication that Stowers will require a stint on the 10-day injured list, as McCullough said he's sitting Saturday as a precaution. While Stowers has slumped to a .228/.308/.386 line in 15 games this month, this season has been a resounding success for the first-time All-Star. Stowers, 27, has slashed .288/.368/.544 with 25 homers, 73 RBI, 61 runs scored, and five stolen bases over 457 plate appearances. With Stowers taking a seat Saturday,
Heriberto Hernandez will start in left field and hit sixth against right-hander
Brayan Bello.
--Connor ByrneSource: Daniel Alvarez-Montes
August 16, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder
Nick Castellanos is out of the lineup against the Washington Nationals and right-hander
Cade Cavalli on Saturday.
Max Kepler will take over in right field in Castellanos' place and hit seventh. The 33-year-old Castellanos is mired in a horrible slump, having gone 25-for-138 (.181) with five home runs, 15 RBI, and 36:4 K:BB in 35 games since the beginning of July. Overall, he owns a .252/.290/.405 line - among the worst of his career - with 15 homers, 60 RBI, 57 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 487 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
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