5 days agoSt. Louis Cardinals utility man
Brendan Donovan (neck) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Donovan has missed the previous two games due to stiffness in his neck.
Alec Burleson will start in left field and bat second for the Cardinals while
Matt Carpenter will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth. Donovan is considered day-to-day for now and will have a chance to return for Monday's game against the Houston Astros.
--Raymond Harrison - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 days agoPhiladelphia Phillies catcher
J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It appears to be a regular rest day for the 33-year-old.
Garrett Stubbs will handle catching duties in his absence and bat eighth. Stubbs is an unappealing fantasy option in all formats as evidenced by his .170/.250/.170 slash line this season. Realmuto should be back behind the plate in Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers.
--Raymond Harrison - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 days agoBaltimore Orioles infielder
Jorge Mateo (head) left Sunday's game in the fourth inning after he was struck in the head by teammate
Cedric Mullins' bat in the on-deck circle.
Ramon Urias pinch-hit for him as he exited the field with the training staff. It is unclear at this point what the injury actually is, but more info should come out after the game, and Mateo is likely to be put through the concussion protocols. Mateo is slashing .246/.294/.447 with three home runs, 13 RBI and 10 stolen bases this season. Urias is the likely option to replace Mateo at second base, although there is a slight chance top prospect
Jackson Holliday could return to the majors if Mateo is out for an extended period.
--Raymond Harrison - RotoBallerSource: Melanie Newman
5 days agoLos Angeles Dodgers third baseman
Max Muncy (oblique) felt a twinge in his rib cage while swinging a bat last week and has been shut down from all baseball activities. The 33-year-old is still without a timeline to return. Muncy has been sidelined since May 17 and it does not appear that he will be returning any time soon.
Enrique Hernandez will likely continue to see most of the reps at third base with
Chris Taylor and
Miguel Rojas occasionally filling in. Muncy is still worthy of a stash spot in the majority of formats due to his serious power, but any other setbacks would start to hamper the veteran slugger's value.
--Raymond Harrison - RotoBallerSource: Mike DiGiovanna
5 days agoLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has begun throwing from 60 feet and is slowly increasing his velocity. Ohtani underwent elbow surgery on his throwing arm in November after suffering a UCL tear late last season. The 29-year-old has been throwing for the majority of the season but recently began throwing from 60 feet this week and increased his velocity to around 80 mph. On the bump last season, Ohtani posted a 3.14 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 55:167 BB:K. The two-way sensation will not take the mound at all this season and will continue to serve as the everyday designated hitter in Los Angeles. Ohtani remains a top-five fantasy option in all formats, as he will always be found batting second in a potent Dodgers lineup and is currently riding an incredible .326/.395/.604 slash line with 14 home runs and 14 stolen bases through 57 games.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 days agoNew York Yankees starting pitcher
Gerrit Cole (elbow) is expected to make his first rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Somerset. This is a big step for the Yankee ace, who has been on the 60-day injured list since March with right elbow inflammation. The 33-year-old performed very well when facing live hitters over the past week and will now embark on the final step in his recovery process. However, the reigning AL Cy Young winner should be expected to make several rehab starts before being activated, setting up a potential return date in late June or early July. Cole posted a stellar 2.63 ERA with a dominant 0.98 WHIP and 48:222 BB:K ratio last season and will immediately slot in as a top pitching option in all fantasy formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bryan Hoch
5 days agoLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Bobby Miller (shoulder) completed his second minor-league rehab outing on Saturday, June 1, with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, where he logged 3 1/3 innings with five hits, one free pass, and four earned runs. Miller logged 65 total pitches but did see a drop in velocity. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has yet to show any concern about the drop in velocity, as it does not appear to be related to his shoulder inflammation. The 25-year-old is scheduled to start another rehab game on Friday, this time with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he could rejoin the major-league rotation shortly after that. Miller has high-end fantasy upside with the Dodgers and should be stashed everywhere while he recovers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Eric Stephen
5 days agoLos Angeles Angels right-handed pitching prospect
Ben Joyce was promoted to the major leagues in a corresponding move that sent left-hander
Reid Detmers to Triple-A Salt Lake. Joyce held a 4.26 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 19 innings at Double-A earlier this season. Joyce made his major-league debut last season and logged just 10 innings to the tune of a 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and a 9:10 BB:K. However, the 23-year-old operated exclusively out of the bullpen last season. Joyce, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, owns an explosive triple-digit fastball, but he's had trouble locating it so far in his professional career. He has the makings of a future closer if he can show better command.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Fletcher
5 days agoMinnesota Twins third baseman
Royce Lewis (quadriceps) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list and return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. Lewis has been sidelined since Opening Day with a quadriceps strain. The 24-year-old has been battling injuries all through the early part of his major-league career, as he has logged just 71 games over the past three seasons. However, despite all the setbacks the former No. 1 overall pick has endured, he has performed exceptionally well in the majors when healthy with an overall .313/.369/.564 slash line with 18 home runs, 58 RBI, and six stolen bases. When Lewis returns on Tuesday, he should split his time playing third base but also serving as the designated hitter, especially early on.
Jose Miranda has done very well filling in for Lewis, but he could see a significant drop in starting opportunities.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Do-Hyoung Park
5 days agoChicago White Sox outfielder
Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with left-Achilles tendinitis. In a corresponding move, the White Sox promoted outfielder
Oscar Colas to the major leagues from Triple-A Charlotte. Benintendi was removed from Saturday's game, and this injury does not seem too serious, suggesting that the 29-year-old could return to the lineup as soon as he's eligible. Colas is starting in right field on Sunday and should get plenty of opportunities until Benintendi is back. Colas should be faded in DFS on Sunday while facing Milwaukee Brewers ace
Freddy Peralta.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chicago White Sox
5 days agoMiami Marlins starting pitcher
Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. While the extent of the injury is unknown, the 25-year-old should be expected to remain sidelined for an extended period of time. Sanchez returned to the major leagues earlier this season after a four-year absence and struggled with a 6.06 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and 14:17 BB:K ratio. This injury leaves a hole in the Marlins rotation that could be filled by relief pitcher
A.J. Puk or even prospect
Max Meyer, who opened the season on the major league roster. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to who slides in as the fifth-man in the rotation as they could be worth adding in deeper leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Christine De Nicola
5 days agoChicago Cubs third baseman
David Bote was promoted to the major-league roster earlier on Sunday and is in the starting lineup as the Cubs hope to clinch a series victory over the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move, the Cubs sent down infielder
Nick Madrigal to Triple-A Iowa. Bote showcased his home run ability in the minors by launching seven long balls and posting a .546 slugging percentage across 28 games for Iowa. On Sunday afternoon, Bote will cover the hot corner and bat eighth. Madrigal posted a poor .221 average and had some struggles defensively, which resulted in his demotion. Bote is worth monitoring in NL-only formats, as he could carve out a stable role in a Cubs lineup that has been struggling over the past few weeks. Bote will face southpaw
Nick Lodolo on Sunday and should be faded in DFS lineups.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 days agoArizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (illness) is starting at left field and will bat third on Sunday. Gurriel was scratched from Saturday's lineup with an illness but is already cleared to return. The 30-year-old has posted a disappointing .236/.276/.366 line with six home runs and three stolen bases across 53 games this season. However, he was riding a four-game hitting streak prior to Saturday and looks as if he is returning to form. Gurriel should remain in your fantasy lineup all season and has a great matchup this afternoon and is worth consideration in DFS as he faces southpaw
Jose Quintana who holds a 1-5 record with a 5.06 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 days agoWashington Nationals shortstop
CJ Abrams (shoulder) was scratched from Sunday's lineup with shoulder soreness. The budding superstar was in the starting lineup on Sunday but was removed late as he did not respond well to some pregame work in the batting cage. The 23-year-old is still considered day-to-day and could return to the starting lineup on Monday.
Ildemaro Vargas will once again slot in as the starting shortstop for the second consecutive day and bat in the nine-hole. Vargas could be a sneaky play in DFS this afternoon as he faces right-hander
Carlos Carrasco, who enters this game with a high 5.16 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mark Zuckerman
5 days agoKansas City Royals starting pitcher
Michael Wacha (foot) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left foot fracture. As a result,
Daniel Lynch IV will take Wacha's spot in the rotation. Wacha said he never felt any pain on the mound but did feel sore after his most recent start on Friday May 31. The 32-year-old posted a 4.24 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 68 innings this season and is likely to miss an extended period of time. Lynch has made two starts this season and has looked quite strong with a 1.50 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and an 8:2 K:BB ratio through 12 innings. He is worth a look in AL-only formats in favorable matchups.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Anne Rogers
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