September 14, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
Sean Manaea is expected to move to the bullpen and work into Tuesday's game following starter
Clay Holmes, reports Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic. He was available out of the pen on Sunday, but ultimately was not needed. The Mets have had a crowded rotation after calling up
Jonah Tong,
Brandon Sproat, and
Nolan McLean over the past month, and they are deciding to consolidate that into a standard five-man rotation for the time being. That leaves Manaea as the odd man out, as he's allowed 28 runs over his past seven starts spanning 32 ⅔ innings. The 33-year-old has struck out an impressive 64 batters in 50 innings on the season, but he has ultimately given up too much hard contact to be effective.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Will Sammon and Tim Britton
September 14, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfielder
Seiya Suzuki (illness) will travel with the team to Pittsburgh but won't play on Monday while he deals with a health issue, reports Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com. This will be the fourth straight game missed for the 31-year-old. The exact details of his illness remain unclear, but he is expected to be back soon, considering he is travelling with the team on a normal schedule for this road trip.
Moises Ballesteros drew the start at designated hitter for the past three games with Suzuki out. Suzuki has enjoyed a nice 2025 so far, batting .244 with 69 runs, 27 home runs, and 91 RBI in 140 games.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Bruce Levine
September 14, 2025
Kansas City Royals closer
Carlos Estevez (back) left Sunday's game with mild back tightness, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. He walked one and recorded two outs in eight pitches in the ninth before being pulled in favor of
Luinder Avila. After the game, the 32-year-old said he was fine with coming out of the game, but he's pitched with worse. That makes the move seem primarily precautionary, especially considering the Royals had a seven-run lead over the Phillies at the time. Estevez has been one of the most reliable closers in baseball this season, recording 39 saves while posting a 2.43 ERA.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Anne Rogers
September 14, 2025
Colorado Rockies outfielder
Jordan Beck is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Beck will head to the bench for the first time since September 2. During that 10 game span, Beck is hitting .308 with one homer, seven RBI, and three steals. Beck is certainly worth a look in deep leagues at the minimum right now. On Sunday,
Yanquiel Fernandez will take over in right field and bat sixth. Fantasy managers should expect Beck back in the lineup after this game.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder
Blaze Alexander (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Alexander appeared to be in significant pain after being hit by a pitch in the left elbow. He was pulled out of the contest in exchange for
Ildemaro Vargas who took over at second base. Before exiting, Alexander was 0-for-1 with a run scored. The assumption is that he'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider Alexander as day-to-day. Alexander has been crushing the ball in the second half, so hopefully he won't miss much time.
--Andy WebbSource: Jack Sommers
September 14, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder
Christopher Morel (abdomen) was forced to make an early exit during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Morel suffered an abdominal contusion when being struck by a foul ball. As a precaution, Morel exited the game and
Jake Mangum took over in left field. Before exiting, Morel went 1-for-3 with a single. Fantasy managers should consider Morel as day-to-day. It doesn't sound like this issue will force Morel onto the injured list.
--Andy WebbSource: Marc Topkin
September 14, 2025
Athletics outfielder
Tyler Soderstrom (groin) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This marks the third game in a row that Soderstrom has missed after being scratched from Friday's contest. He continues to deal with lingering groin tightness. The A's have a scheduled off day on Monday, so hopefully Soderstrom can return to the mix then. In the meantime,
Max Schuemann will cover left field for the A's on Sunday. Fantasy managers should check back on Tuesday for another update on Soderstrom.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman
Max Muncy (head, forearm) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Muncy recently missed some time due to a forearm issue. He returned on Saturday, but was hit in the head by a pitch during Saturday's game. As a result, Muncy will take a seat on Sunday to rest. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day.
Enrique Hernandez will cover third base and eighth versus left-hander
Robbie Ray. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Muncy ahead of Monday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman
Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is set to rejoin the team ahead of the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Arenado appears ready to return after playing in a pair of games at Double-A Springfield. The veteran slugger has been sidelined since early August due to a right shoulder strain. The assumption is that he'll be activated and in the starting lineup on Monday. Fantasy managers should check back for official confirmation ahead of Monday's game. The 34-year-old offers enough upside to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: John Denton
September 14, 2025
Los Angeles Angels shortstop
Zach Neto (wrist) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This marks the third game in a row that Neto will miss after injuring his hand during Thursday's contest. At this point, it wouldn't be shocking to see Neto land on the injured list. For now, the Angels will take it day-by-day and keep Neto on the bench.
Denzer Guzman will draw his second straight start at shortstop during Sunday's game. He could offer some deep league value if Neto does land on the shelf.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
San Diego Padres first baseman
Luis Arraez (head) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Arraez was removed during Saturday's game after getting hit in the head by a ball during pre-inning warmups. The team has decided to take the cautious approach and hold him out of this game. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day.
Ryan O'Hearn will cover first base while
Jake Cronenworth plays second base during Sunday's contest. The expectation is that Arraez will be back in the lineup early next week.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Mets. Garcia is in right field and batting cleanup after missing nearly two weeks of action due to a quad injury. It has been a down year for Garcia, but he remains a threat to go deep at any time. He has 18 home runs, 73 RBI, and 13 steals across 125 games this season. Fantasy managers who have Garcia rostered should get him activated on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: Rangers PR
September 14, 2025
Houston Astros second baseman
Jose Altuve (foot) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Altuve will head to the bench after exiting early during Saturday's game due to right foot discomfort. The Astros will take the cautious approach and hold out Altuve for at least one game. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday for another update on his status. For now, fantasy managers should consider Altuve as day-to-day.
Zach Cole takes over in left field while
Mauricio Dubon plays second base on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
San Diego Padres third baseman
Manny Machado is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Machado will receive his first rest day of the season after playing in the first 149 games of the season. He has earned a rest day after going 4-for-10 with two home runs and four RBI through the first three games of the series.
Jose Iglesias will take over at third base and bat seventh versus right-hander
German Marquez. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
Cincinnati Reds catching prospect
Alfredo Duno and corner infield prospect
Cam Collier are two top 100 prospects for the Reds who will be participating in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) this year. The season kicks off on October 6, and these two, along with four other Reds prospects, will compete for the Peoria Javelinas. Duno, the Reds' third-ranked prospect, had a phenomenal year at Single-A, hitting .287 with 18 home runs and recording an elite .430 OBP because he was able to draw more walks (95) than strikeouts (91). Collier, the Reds' sixth-ranked prospect, had a down year compared to 2024 when he hit 20 home runs at High-A, as he hit just one home run in 71 games at Double-A while batting .252. The strikeout rate was high (27.6 percent), but he drew walks at a strong rate (15.0 percent). The 20-year-old former first-rounder missed the first couple of months of play due to a thumb injury suffered in spring training, so he can use the AFL to make up for lost time.
--Jarod RuppSource: MLB.com
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