5 days agoThe plan is for New York Mets closer
Edwin Diaz (shoulder) to be activated on Thursday, manager
Carlos Mendoza said before Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival Miami Marlins. There was some hope that Diaz, who threw a bullpen without any issues, could return on Tuesday, but he will have Wednesday off and is scheduled to be reinstated ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Marlins. His struggles before hitting the IL with a right shoulder impingement are well-documented, as evidenced by his 5.40 ERA and four blown saves out of nine opportunities over 20 appearances for the Mets this year, but the flame-throwing 30-year-old right-hander has an encouraging 30:7 K:BB and should be first in line for save chances out of New York's bullpen following some time to reset.
Reed Garrett should serve as the favorite for saves for the next few days, but his fantasy stock is trending down.
--Joseph Barbati - RotoBallerSource: Will Sammon - The Athletic
5 days agoHouston Astros catcher
Yainer Diaz (finger) is still out of Tuesday's lineup against the hosting San Francisco Giants. Diaz and the Astros got good news on Tuesday, however, when X-ray and MRI results on the backstop's right index finger came back negative prior to Tuesday's game, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston. It's fair to expect Diaz to get back into Houston's lineup for Wednesday's series finale against San Francisco, but they could hold him out until Friday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers with a day off on Thursday. The 25-year-old slugger has gone 8-for-25 with four home runs and 10 RBI over his last six outings and needs to be held in all fantasy leagues while he recuperates. Veteran switch-hitter
Victor Caratini will catch
Ronel Blanco from behind the plate and hit ninth on Tuesday against Giants right-hander
Jordan Hicks, but there's little to fantasy appeal here.
--Joseph Barbati - RotoBallerSource: Houston Astros on X
5 days agoSeattle Mariners outfield prospect
Lazaro Montes has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and has continued to post incredible numbers at Single-A. In his past seven games, the 19-year-old has held a .320/.438/.720 slash line with three home runs, eight RBI, and a 6:4 BB:K ratio. Overall, in 54 games with Single-A Modesto, the 19-year-old has a .329/.426/.559 line with 12 long balls and an incredible 64 RBI. Montes got a small taste of Single-A last summer and is clearly ready to move up to High-A. MLB Pipeline ranks Montes as the number four prospect in the Seattle system and 82nd among all prospects in baseball. Montes is showcasing incredible upside and is already worth stashing in deeper dynasty formats, even though he is several seasons away from his major league debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
5 days agoTexas Rangers shortstop
Corey Seager (hamstring) remains out of Tuesday's lineup for the series opener against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers. Monday's day off wasn't enough time off to heal for Seager, who will miss a fourth consecutive game due to left hamstring tightness. His next chance to return for the Rangers comes on Wednesday against LA. Utility man
Ezequiel Duran will cover shortstop and bat seventh on Tuesday, while the switch-hitting
Robbie Grossman is hitting second and operating as Texas' designated hitter against Dodgers left-hander
James Paxton. Grossman is batting .275 (11-for-40) with three doubles and five RBI against left-handed pitching this season, and he's worth a look in a favorable spot in the lineup as an emergency option for fantasy managers in a pinch.
--Joseph Barbati - RotoBallerSource: Texas Rangers Communications
5 days agoSan Diego Padres pitching prospect
Jayvien Sandridge was promoted to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, June 11. Sandridge began the season in Double-A and tossed 21 ⅓ innings of relief. He got a small taste of Double-A ball last summer as he logged just four innings. This season, he held a 3.38 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a 14:39 BB:K ratio with four saves. The 25-year-old was dominant through April with a 1.08 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 6:18 BB:K ratio but struggled through May with a 4.50 ERA. However, in his past three outings, he has tallied eight punchouts and one save with just one earned run. MLB Pipeline ranks Sandridge as the 29th overall prospect in the San Diego system and projects him to reach the majors later this summer. However, he will likely just be a candidate for holds in deeper leagues once he reaches the majors, as
Robert Suarez is the clear ninth-inning option in San Diego.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB Central
5 days agoSan Francisco Giants outfield prospect
Grant McCray was promoted to Triple-A on Monday, June 10. McCray made his Double-A debut at the start of the season and needed just 50 games at that level to prove he was ready for the final stop in the minor leagues. Through these 50 games, the 23-year-old posted a .210/.313/.420 line with 6 long balls, 24 RBI, and six stolen bases. Over the past two seasons, McCray spent most of his time with High-A and logged 141 games there with a .256/.363/.418 line. He could push for a promotion to the major leagues in the second half of the season and could become an interesting stash candidate.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: San Francisco Giants
5 days agoChicago White Sox starting pitcher
Drew Thorpe has been recalled from Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will make his MLB debut against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Thorpe was the main piece back to Chicago during the
Dylan Cease trade. He held a 1.35 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 56/17 K/BB ratio during his time in Double-A this season. Considering the White Sox record, Thorpe should stick around in the rotation for more than one start. He's worth looking at as a streaming option in deep leagues ahead of Tuesday's start.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
5 days agoMilwaukee Brewers infielder
Joey Ortiz (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is frustrating news considering Ortiz has been extremely hot at the plate. He's batting .298 with four home runs and 15 RBI over his last 30 games. Hopefully the Brewers are just being cautious and Ortiz won't be forced to miss an extended period of time.
Andruw Monasterio will serve as the leadoff hitter and cover third base in place of Ortiz on Tuesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Adam McCalvy
5 days agoSan Francisco Giants third baseman
Matt Chapman (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. As expected, Chapman will be back in the lineup following a two-game absence due to a hamstring issue. Luckily, it was a minor issue and Chapman wasn't required to be placed on the injured list. He'll cover third base and bat cleanup versus right-hander
Ronel Blanco on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Chapman back in the mix.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
5 days agoSeattle Mariners starting pitcher
Bryan Woo (arm) has been scratched ahead of his scheduled start against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Mariners manager Scott Servais said that Woo will undergo an MRI on his right arm to determine the severity of the issue. In the meantime, left-hander
Jhonathan Diaz will take the ball in an emergency start. Fantasy managers will need to adjust their lineups with Woo missing at least one start. The organization should have more information on his status in the next day or so. Hopefully Woo won't miss much time as he has been fantastic to begin the season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Shannon Drayer
5 days agoTampa Bay Rays outfielder
Randy Arozarena (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It's uncertain where this injury came from but the assumption is that Arozarena will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of the injury. The 29-year-old has been awful to start the season, so maybe some time off will help him get back on track. In the meantime, Joey DeLuca will cover left field and bat fifth versus right-hander
Jameson Taillon. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
5 days agoColorado Rockies catcher
Elias Diaz (calf) is not in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This doesn't come as much of a shock after Diaz was forced to exit early during Monday's game due to tightness in his left calf.
Jacob Stallings will cover behind the plate and bat fifth versus right-hander
Louie Varland on Tuesday. The expectation is that Diaz will return to the lineup in a few days.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
5 days agoChicago Cubs second baseman
Nico Hoerner (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hoerner has been out of the lineup since suffering a fracture in his hand during last Thursday's game. Despite that, the Cubs are hopeful that Hoerner will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Hoerner is available off the bench on Tuesday. It sounds like Hoerner is making progress but isn't quite ready to play yet.
Michael Busch will cover second base and bat seventh versus right-hander
Zach Eflin on Tuesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
5 days agoDetroit Tigers infielder
Colt Keith (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. The rookie infielder continues to sit out after being pulled out of Saturday's contest due to a knee issue. Luckily, Keith isn't dealing with any structural damage in his left knee. It doesn't sound like an issue that would force Keith onto the injured list, but it's still a possibility.
Andy Ibanez will cover second base and bat second during Tuesday's game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
5 days agoCincinnati Reds manager David Bell said on Tuesday that left-hander
Brandon Williamson (shoulder) has been considering options that include season-ending surgery for a lesion in his left shoulder. Williamson hasn't pitched for the Reds at all this season and was pulled off a minor-league rehab assignment recently due to a setback with his throwing shoulder. Even if the 26-year-old southpaw avoids going under the knife, it would probably be a while before he's even an option for the big-league starting rotation. Fantasy managers that had been stashing him in mixed leagues may want to consider a change. The former second-rounder by the Seattle Mariners in 2019 out of TCU made his first 23 starts in the big leagues in 2023 and went 5-5 with a 4.46 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with a 98:39 K:BB in 117 innings pitched for the Reds.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Mark Sheldon
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