6 days agoSeattle Mariners infielder
Jorge Polanco (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. The good news is that Polanco was available off the bench during Monday's contest. It's a bit odd that he still remains out of the lineup despite being available to bat. The 30-year-old has missed seven straight games. It doesn't sound like he'll need to be placed on the injured list but we'll see what happens over the next few days.
Dylan Moore will cover second base and bat ninth versus right-hander
Clarke Schmidt on Tuesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoNew York Yankees outfielder
Giancarlo Stanton (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The Yanks will give the veteran slugger the night off to rest here. That means,
Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter, while
Trent Grisham gets the start in center field versus right-hander
Bryan Woo. The expectation is that Stanton will be back in the lineup after this game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoBoston Red Sox catcher
Connor Wong is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This appears to be a routine rest day for Wong. The Red Sox will play matchups and have
Reese McGuire behind the plate versus a right-handed starter. McGuire will bat seventh versus righty
Zack Littell on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups before first pitch.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoTampa Bay Rays infielders
Yandy Diaz and
Jose Caballero are out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried as this appears to be routine rest day for both players.
Jonathan Aranda will cover first base with
Brandon Lowe playing second and
Amed Rosario is at shortstop for Tuesday's game. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoMinnesota Twins left-handed hitters
Max Kepler,
Edouard Julien,
Alex Kirilloff and
Trevor Larnach are all on the bench on Tuesday as the team takes on left-hander
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6 days agoSan Francisco Giants outfielder
Luis Matos is starting in center field and batting third on Tuesday in Pittsburgh against the Pirates and veteran left-hander
Martin Perez. It's the first time this year that Matos has hit up near the top of the batting order, but he's deserved the move. The 22-year-old Venezuelan outfielder has hit .333 (10-for-30) with two home runs and 17 RBI in just eight games in his second year in the big leagues. Matos is unlikely to keep that high of a batting average through the rest of the season, but he's worth a pickup in fantasy leagues for outfield depth now that rookie
Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) is out for the rest of the year. Matos made his big-league debut in 2023 and hit .250/.319/.342 with two homers, 14 RBI, three steals and 24 runs scored in 76 games. It's a good matchup against the soft-tossing Perez on Tuesday for Matos.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoThe Milwaukee Brewers officially placed right-hander
Joe Ross (back) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a lower-back strain and recalled right-hander
Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. It was reported that Ross was likely heading to the IL on Monday night after he was forced to leave his start against the Miami Marlins after just one inning due to back tightness. It's something that has been bothering the 31-year-old veteran for a while, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues shouldn't be expecting him to return from the IL when eligible. Myers should be the first option to hold Ross' rotation spot for however long he's sidelined. In his first nine starts of 2024, Ross is 2-4 with a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 16 walks and 35 strikeouts in 42 innings pitched.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Milwaukee Brewers
6 days agoMilwaukee Brewers infielder
Joey Ortiz (foot) is back at third base and is batting fifth against Miami Marlins left-hander
Trevor Rogers on Tuesday. Ortiz was hit by a pitch on his foot in Monday's loss to the Fish but had X-rays come back clean after the game, allowing him to return to the lineup the very next day. The former fourth-round selection of the Baltimore Orioles in 2019 out of New Mexico State has gotten hot since the end of April and is now slashing .290/.398/.533 with a .931 OPS, five home runs, 15 RBI and 16 runs scored in 107 at-bats. He has never faced Rogers in his career but has hit just .148 (4-for-27) with one of his five home runs against left-handed pitching in 2024. In the last 14 days, Ortiz has gone 13-for-39 (.333) with four of his five long balls on the season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Milwaukee Brewers
6 days agoPhiladelphia Phillies shortstop
Trea Turner (hamstring) hit on the field on Tuesday and ran at 80 percent intensity. The Phillies are encouraged by his progress but continue to say that Turner will not be rushed. The 30-year-old All-Star has not reported any soreness in recent days as he has increased his baseball activities, which is another great sign. Turner is making excellent progress from a left-hamstring injury that was initially expected to keep him out for around six weeks. If he keeps progressing at this rate, though, it might be hard for the Phillies to keep him from coming back well before that mark. Before getting hurt, Turner was hitting an inflated .343 (47-for-137) with two home runs, nine RBI and 10 stolen bases.
Edmundo Sosa has filled in nicely at the 6 in his stead, but Turner is the unquestioned starter at short in Philly when he's healthy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
6 days agoPhiladelphia Phillies shortstop
Edmundo Sosa is taking a day off on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. With
Trea Turner (hamstring) currently on the injured list with a hammy strain, Sosa has become the club's regular shortstop. With Sosa on the bench Tuesday,
Bryson Stott will slide over to the 6 while
Kody Clemens starts at second base and bats seventh against Rangers right-hander
Jon Gray. Sosa has been a great fill-in on the infield for the Phillies, as he's hitting .296 (16-for-54) on the year, albeit with just one home run and eight RBI. Expect the 28-year-old to return to the lineup on Wednesday. Clemens has never faced Gray in his career. Despite going 9-for-28 (.321) this year with three home runs, Clemens will be a low-upside DFS play on Tuesday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoHouston Astros infield prospect
Jesus Bastidas has been off to a hot start with Triple-A Sugar Land and was named Pacific Coast Triple-A Player of the Week. Over his past six games, the 25-year-old has posted an incredible .542/.571/.1.292 slash line with four home runs, one stolen base, and a 3:3 BB:K ratio. Through 40 total games this season, Bastidas has a .307/.383/.620 slash line with 11 total home runs. He is on pace to set a career-high in almost every statistic. The 25-year-old could see an opportunity in the major leagues later this summer but is worth monitoring nonetheless in dynasty leagues as it looks like he has finally been able to put all of the pieces together.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 days agoTexas Rangers outfielder
Evan Carter will take a seat on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left-hander on the mound in
Ranger Suarez. Carter, who is still only 21 years old, has hit just .205/.293/.394 with five home runs, 15 RBI and 23 runs scored in 40 games in 2024 in his first full season in the big leagues. Against left-handers, he has just three hits in 27 at-bats with one walk and 10 strikeouts. If Carter continues to struggle offensively for the reigning World Series champions, he could find himself on the bench more often than not when a lefty is on the mound.
Ezequiel Duran is in left field and is hitting fifth against Suarez on Tuesday. Duran is hitting a strong .286 (24-for-84) on the year but has just four RBI and has yet to clear the fences. He's never faced Suarez in his career.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoTexas Rangers outfielder
Adolis Garcia (forearm) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Derek Hill was called up from Triple-A Round Rock and will get the start in right field on Tuesday while batting eighth against Phillies left-hander
Ranger Suarez. Garcia was scratched from Sunday's lineup with right-forearm discomfort after colliding with second baseman
Marcus Semien on Saturday. The good news is that the 31-year-old right-handed slugger isn't suffering from a serious injury and could be back in the lineup as early as Wednesday's contest in Philly. When healthy and in the lineup, Garcia is a must-start in all fantasy formats, despite the fact he's hit just .188 (13-for-69) with three homers and 10 RBI in 17 games in May. Overall, he's batting .251 with 11 long balls, 35 RBI and four steals in 175 at-bats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Texas Rangers PR
6 days agoAtlanta Braves starting pitcher
Zach Logue was named International League Triple-A Pitcher Of The Week after tossing a one-hit seven-inning gem. He allowed no runs, no walks, and struck out eight batters. Logue has performed well with Triple-A this season with a solid 2.43 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. Logue has only seen a few opportunities in the majors, but due to his strong start to the season, he could be given a longer leash this time around. The 28-year-old could become a name to monitor and might be worth adding in NL-only redraft leagues when he is promoted to the major league roster, as he will either be used as a spot starter or given opportunities to tally holds behind a strong Braves team.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Gwinnett Stripers
6 days agoCincinnati Reds outfielder
TJ Friedl (thumb) is hoping to start swinging off a tee sometime this week. Friedl fractured his left thumb over a week ago but apparently is already getting close to swinging a bat again. It's remarkable progress for the 28-year-old, but the Reds could still choose to slow-play his rehab, and there's no current timetable for a return. When healthy, the former undrafted free agent is a regular in Cincy's lineup against right-handed pitching while batting from the left side. He's been extremely unfortunate with injuries in 2024, already fracturing his thumb and wrist, which has limited him to just 22 at-bats. Friedl has just four hits (no homers) in those 22 at-bats with two RBI and two stolen bases. He hit .279 with 18 homers, 66 RBI and 27 steals in 138 games in 2023, making him stash-worthy in at least deep-mixed fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith
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