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Chase Dollander Undergoes Internal-Brace Surgery on Monday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander (elbow) underwent internal brace surgery on Monday, per Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. Dollander was able to avoid Tommy John Surgery, which would have been the worst-case scenario for his return timeline. Still, the 24-year-old will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely a significant chunk of 2027. Dollander made some encouraging strides this year before getting injured, recording a 3-3 record with a 3.89 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts across 44 innings (10 appearances). The Rockies utilized Dollander largely in a bulk relief role out of the bullpen, but he went at least five innings in five out of his 10 outings and at least four innings in eight out of 10. The former top prospect averaged 99 miles per hour on his fastball and posted a solid 24.9% strikeout rate. Dollander now faces a long road back to a big-league mound, but he remains worth holding in dynasty formats.
Source: The Denver Gazette - Kevin Henry
Source: The Denver Gazette - Kevin Henry
Luis Robert Jr. Progressing, Remains Without Firm Return Timeline
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) is doing baseball activities and is "symptom-free, pretty much," per Max Goodman of NJ.com. However, Goodman reports that Robert Jr. remains without a return timeline from the lumbar spine disc irritation that has kept him sidelined since late April. Across 98 plate appearances before the injury, Robert Jr. hit .224/.327/.329 with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 28-year-old remains a high-upside power/speed threat when healthy, as he stole 33 bases and logged a 10.1% barrel rate across 110 games for the Chicago White Sox in 2025. Still, health is a major part of the story for Robert Jr., who will likely fail to reach 450 plate appearances for the fifth time in the last six seasons in 2026. Until more is known about when Robert Jr. is expected to go out on a rehab assignment, fantasy managers are probably safe to leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NJ.com - Max Goodman
Source: NJ.com - Max Goodman
Christian Scott Slated to Return to Mets Rotation this Weekend
New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (hip) is "slated to come off the injured list this weekend and start a game against the (Philadelphia) Phillies," per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Scott was placed on the 15-day IL due to a right-hip impingement on June 12, but it appears he is on track to return as soon as he is eligible. Scott spent the early portion of the 2026 season working his way back from Tommy John surgery and made his season debut in late April. Across 40 2/3 innings (nine starts), the 27-year-old has recorded a 2-0 record with a 3.10 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts. Scott's 10.7% walk rate is a bit higher than fantasy managers might prefer, but he's averaged 95.5 miles per hour on his fastball and struck out 26.4% of the batters he's faced this season. Upon his return, Scott profiles as a high-upside waiver wire target in any league where he may have been dropped after the injury.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Juan Soto Exits Early on Tuesday With Back Tightness
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (back) was removed early from his team's game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night due to back tightness. Soto was hitless in two trips to the plate before exiting the game. The 27-year-old has been his typical elite self at the plate when healthy this season, hitting .299/.395/.570 with 17 home runs, 38 RBI, 36 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 259 plate appearances. He's also been red-hot of late, hitting .326 with four home runs over his last 51 plate appearances entering play on Tuesday. However, Soto missed 15 games earlier this season with a calf injury and could now be in danger of missing additional time. If Soto requires a stint on the injured list, Mets outfielder MJ Melendez could be in line for more playing time. UPDATE: Manager Carlos Mendoza said after Tuesday's game that Soto is day-to-day, according to Newsday's Laura Albanese.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
Edward Cabrera Carted Off on Tuesday With Apparent Lower-Body Injury
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (leg/thigh) was carted off the field in the fifth inning of his start against the New York Mets on Tuesday, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Per Montemurro, Cabrera "did the splits" to catch a throw while covering first base and immediately grabbed at his left leg/thigh area. Cabrera allowed three hits, two earned runs, and four walks while striking out four across five innings of work before exiting the game. The 28-year-old already missed time earlier this season with a finger injury and may now be headed for a second stint on the injured list. Cabrera's first year with the Cubs has been a struggle even when he's been healthy, as he's pitched to a 5.10 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 65 strikeouts across 72 1/3 innings (14 starts). If he is forced to miss time, Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (knee, shoulder) would likely take Cabrera's spot in the starting rotation.
Source: Chicago Tribune - Meghan Montemurro
Source: Chicago Tribune - Meghan Montemurro
Blaze Alexander Out With Knee Contusion Against Angels
Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander (knee) is sitting out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, per MLB.com. Alexander left the series opener on Monday with a right-knee contusion after fouling a ball off his leg, so it's not a huge surprise that he's not starting a day later. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider the super-utility man to be day-to-day. Coby Mayo is making the start at third base for the O's on Tuesday and will bat fifth against Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson. The 27-year-old Alexander has been thrust into a much bigger role than expected in 2026 in his first year in Baltimore due to the season-ending elbow injury to Jordan Westburg. He has taken advantage of the opportunity, too, hitting .310 (53-for-171) with three home runs, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in his 67 games played. Alexander doesn't come with much pop at the plate, though, and his most attractive quality may be his multi-position eligibility in fantasy, as he's eligible at second base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jackson Holliday Still Out on Tuesday With Groin Injury
Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) remains sidelined on Tuesday with a groin injury against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Jeremiah Jackson is making another start at the keystone for Baltimore and will bat ninth against Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson. Holliday will be missing a third straight game with tightness in his groin, but as of now, he remains day-to-day and could return to the starting nine for Wednesday's contest in Anaheim. The 22-year-old Holliday has had an injury-plagued 2026 campaign to this point, getting a late start after having surgery to fix a broken hamate bone in his hand back in spring training. The former first overall pick then had a setback that prevented on his minor-league rehab assignment that prevented him from making his season debut until May 19. The son of former big-leaguer Matt Holliday has plenty of long-term power/speed upside, but so far in his 85 at-bats this year, he has struggled with only 17 hits (.200 average), four home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs, and three steals. If/when Holliday finds his groove, he'll be an option off the waiver wire for middle-infield depth. Holliday is rostered in just 30% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kyle Schwarber Scratched on Tuesday With Back Tightness
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (back) was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup on the road against the division-rival Washington Nationals with tightness in his lower back, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Utility infielder Edmundo Sosa is serving as the DH for the Philis and is batting eighth in the order against Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin. For now, we'll consider Schwarber, the MLB leader in home runs with 29, to be day-to-day until further notice. Losing the 33-year-old three-time All-Star for an extended period of time would be devastating to the Phillies and fantasy managers alike. Check back on Wednesday to see if Schwarber is feeling good enough to return to the starting nine. Schwarber hit three homers on Saturday against the division-rival New York Mets (two in one inning) and continues to be the cream of the crop in fantasy when it comes to power. In addition to leading the league in homers, Schwarbs also leads in strikeouts (115), slugging percentage .594, and total bases (170) in his 75 games across 337 plate appearances. He's been outstanding in June, going 22-for-72 (.306) with seven long balls, 13 RBI, and 15 runs scored.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March
Masyn Winn Out on Tuesday With Thumb Soreness
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (thumb) is out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday evening with soreness in his left thumb, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. With Winn sitting out, rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt will make the start at the 6 at Busch Stadium and will bat leadoff against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Jose Fermin draws into the starting lineup at second base and will hit sixth for the Red Birds. It's a bad time for an injury to surface for Winn, who is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak in which he's gone 11-for-28 (.393) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, and six runs scored in 30 plate appearances to boost his season slash line to .245/.321/.339 in 293 plate appearances. For now, we'll consider the 24-year-old shortstop to be day-to-day. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday to see if Winn is ready to return to action. Winn has looked better at the plate recently, but on the season as a whole, he still has only three long balls, 31 RBI, 32 runs, and six steals in 69 games played for St. Louis.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
CJ Abrams Scratched on Tuesday With Side Tightness
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (side) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies with tightness in his left side, the team announced. Nasim Nunez will make the start at the 6 for the Nats and will hit seventh against Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo at Nationals Park. Jorbit Vivas will take over at the keystone for Washington. Side tightness often can turn into an oblique strain that sends players to the injured list, but Abrams' fantasy managers are certainly hoping that's not the case. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day and check back on Wednesday to see if he's available to return to the starting nine. The 25-year-old former sixth overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2019 is in the midst of a breakout campaign in 2026 in his fourth full season in D.C. and has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues, as he enters Tuesday's action with a .286/.366/.530 slash line, a .895 OPS, 17 homers, 57 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 51 runs scored across 77 games and 328 plate appearances. Abrams needs only four home runs to set a new career high in that category and nine RBI for another career high.
Source: Nationals Communications
Source: Nationals Communications
Cole Ragans Likely to Need Elbow Surgery
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) will likely need some sort of surgery on his left elbow, but the Royals aren't sure of the exact procedure or if he'll be able to return in 2026, according to Brian Murphy of MLB.com. Ragans will get another opinion from a doctor, at which point the Royals should know more. Now on the 60-day injured list, the talented southpaw has been sidelined since early May with what was originally being called a left-elbow impingement. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues shouldn't drop Ragans just yet, but the likelihood is increasing that he won't pitch again this season. The 28-year-old former 30th overall pick by the Texas Rangers in 2016 was a first-time All-Star during his breakout 2024 campaign, when he went 11-9 with a 3.14 ERA (2.99 FIP), 1.14 WHIP, and 223:67 K:BB in 186 1/3 innings across 32 starts. Ragans has dealt with injuries since, making just 13 starts last year before being shut down after eight starts in 2026. He's currently rostered in 81% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Brian Murphy
Source: MLB.com - Brian Murphy
Kyle Tucker Held Out With Back Injury on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins after being pulled from Monday's series opener early with lower-back spasms, according to MLB.com. Alex Call will make the start in right field at Target Field and will hit seventh against Twins left-hander Kendry Rojas. For now, Tucker should be considered day-to-day, and the good news is that manager Dave Roberts didn't sound all that concerned about the left-handed slugger's injury after Monday's game. If anything, it will give the Dodgers a chance to sit Tucker, who has hit just .196 (21-for-107) with two home runs in his last 30 games. The 29-year-old four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner has been one of the biggest fantasy busts in the game in 2026, slashing just .234/.333/.374 with a .707 OPS, six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 273 at-bats in his first year in L.A. Tucker's strikeout rate is up to 20% this year for the first time since 2020 in his third year in the league. UPDATE: Roberts said on Tuesday that Tucker will likely sit out of the entire series this week against the Twins, according to The California Post's Dylan Hernandez.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bobby Witt Jr. Still Absent on Tuesday With Knee Injury
Kansas City Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) remains sidelined for Tuesday's contest in Tampa against the first-place Rays, per MLB.com. With Maikel Garcia (hand) landing on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, Tyler Tolbert is making the start at the 6 for the Royals and will hit eighth against Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan. Witt is missing a fourth straight game due to a Grade 1 sprain of the MCL in his right knee, but he went through a full pre-game workout on Monday, and the Royals are optimistic that he'll avoid a stint on the injured list. When healthy, the 26-year-old former second overall pick in 2019 is a must-start as a five-category contributor in all leagues. Witt, a two-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove winner, and two-time Silver Slugger winner, comes into Tuesday's action with a .294/.368/.465 slash line, an .833 OPS, 10 home runs, 32 RBI, 28 runs scored, and 40 runs scored in 76 games across 337 plate appearances. Hopefully, Witt will be ready to return for the third game of a four-game series in Tampa on Wednesday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Luke Raley Back From Illness, Starting in Pittsburgh
Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (illness) is starting in right field for Seattle and will bat sixth against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller at PNC Park on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. Raley missed three games against the Baltimore Orioles last week with tightness in his back and then missed the entire series over the weekend against the Boston Red Sox due to the flu, so this will be his first game back in the lineup since June 14. With the 31-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder feeling better and back in action, he'll be an option in DFS lineups against a right-hander. The former seventh-round pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 out of Lake Erie College doesn't play much against southpaws, but he has done plenty of damage against righties, going 44-for-176 (.250) with all 14 of his home runs and all 35 of his RBI this year. Raley is rostered in only 16% of Yahoo leagues because he's not an everyday player, but his pop against righties is significant enough to warrant a roster spot in deeper leagues for outfield depth.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Dominic Canzone Out on Tuesday With Hamstring Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's tilt on the road at PNC Park against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com. Victor Robles is starting in left field for the M's and will hit eighth against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Canzone is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game early against the Boston Red Sox with a hamstring injury. The Mariners had a day off on Monday, but he's still not feeling good enough to return for the series opener on Tuesday. The good news for the Mariners is that they reinstated outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list, and he will serve as the team's designated hitter on Tuesday. Left-handed-hitting outfielder Luke Raley (illness) is also back from an illness. The 28-year-old Canzone has been an asset against right-handers in mixed leagues in 2026, hitting .281/.353/.562 with a .915 OPS, 12 home runs, 33 RBI, 28 runs, and a stolen base in his 178 at-bats. He has already set career highs in homers and RBI in 70 games played in 2026.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
