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
5 days agoCincinnati Reds manager David Bell said on Tuesday that infielder
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) has been considering options that include season-ending surgery to fix ligament damage in his fractured hand. Encarnacion-Strand went on the 10-day injured list in early May and could now miss the remainder of the 2024 regular season. In addition to his injury, the 24-year-old power hitter was batting just .190/.220/.293 with two home runs in 29 games before fracturing his hand. Even if CES avoids surgery, it doesn't sound like he'd be able to return to the Reds' lineup anytime soon. Until we know for sure that Encarnacion-Strand is done for the year, continue to stash him in fantasy leagues. His injury has allowed the Reds to give
Spencer Steer playing time at first base, opening up more playing time in the outfield for others.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Mark Sheldon
5 days agoPhiladelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said that catcher
J.T. Realmuto (knee) will miss around a month. Realmuto has been playing hurt and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday to undergo right-knee meniscectomy surgery on Wednesday in Philadelphia. It's a big blow to the Phillies and fantasy managers alike, as the 33-year-old veteran backstop continues to be one of the most valuable all-around catchers in the game in 2024. Its even more impressive that he has been playing at a high level while battling through a knee injury that requires surgery. Keep Realmuto stashed in all fantasy leagues while he recovers. In the meantime, the Phillies will move forward with
Garrett Stubbs as the primary catcher, with
Rafael Marchan backing him up. Realmuto is currently slashing .261/.309/.411 with seven homers, 20 RBI and 28 runs scored in 207 at-bats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Philadelphia - John Clark
5 days agoDetroit Tigers right-hander
Jack Flaherty (back) received an injection on Monday, and his turn in the starting rotation is being skipped. However, he's expected to return for the series against the Houston Astros this weekend. It's unclear exactly what day Flaherty will return to the mound this weekend after being pulled from his most recent start last Tuesday due to back tightness. The 28-year-old still threw five scoreless inning in that outing and has had a career resurgence in Detroit in 2024. Flaherty thought he could start on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, but the Tigers are playing it safe with the veteran right-hander. He's been money for fantasy managers this year, but Flaherty will be a bit more risky this weekend in a tough matchup against Houston. He's currently 3-4 on the year with a 3.22 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 94 strikeouts in 72 2/3 innings over his 12 starts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLive - Evan Woodbery
5 days agoChicago Cubs right-hander
Adbert Alzolay (forearm) played catch on Monday in Arizona for the first time in his rehab and threw from a distance of 60 feet. Alzolay was initially shut down on May 22 and was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 2, so he won't be eligible to return to the Cubs' bullpen until after the All-Star break in mid-July. It sounds like Alzolay is making progress, but he still has a ways to go and will need at least several minor-league rehab appearances before he's ready to go in the second half of the season. With Alzolay on the shelf, veteran reliever
Hector Neris has become Chicago's primary options for saves late in games. Before his injury, Alzolay had four saves, a 4.67 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 13 K's and six walks in 17 1/3 relief innings. The Cubs could choose to ease him back into the closing mix when he's ready to return.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Maddie Lee
5 days agoThe Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated shortstop prospect
Jordan Lawlar (thumb) from the 60-day injured list and returned him to Triple-A Reno. In 16 games with Reno last year, the No. 8 overall prospect in MLB per MLB Pipeline, hit .358 with 24 hits and 19 RBI. The 21-year-old will be making his 2024 debut when he plays for the Aces on Tuesday after suffering a torn ligament in his right thumb in spring training that required surgery. In seven rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, he hit .320. The D-backs aren't going to rush Lawlar back to the big leagues after he struggled in 14 games at the tail end of last year in his major-league debut. However, he's still the long-term solution at the 6 in the desert and is even worth stashing in deep-mixed leagues in 2024 if you have the room. If he avoids any more injuries in the minors, it would be a surprise not to see Lawlar back in Arizona in the second half.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Reno Aces
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