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Tyler Glasnow Throws Bullpen Session
3 hours agoTampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) threw another bullpen session on Tuesday. He reportedly felt good afterwards and is scheduled for his third session on Friday. He's coming along nicely and could be making a rehab appearance sooner rather than later. There is a chance that Glasnow is back in the starting rotation by mid-July. He needs to be stashed in all leagues where he's available.Source: Juan Toribio
Adam Wainwright Will Start on Thursday
3 hours agoSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) will return to the starting rotation for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Wainwright has been sidelined the last week due to a hamstring issue. Michael Wacha will have his start pushed back a day. Wainwright normally isn't a great fantasy option, but could have some value against the struggling Marlins offense.Source: Jenifer Langosch
Jose Altuve Will Be Activated Wednesday
3 hours agoHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Altuve landed on the injured list May 10 due to a left hamstring strain. He just finished a three game rehab stint and appears ready to play for the Astros again. He should be in the lineup against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.Source: Jake Kaplan
Tyler Chatwood Will Start Thursday
3 hours agoChicago Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood will make the start against the New York Mets on Thursday. Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) landed on the injured list, so Chatwood will make a spot start here. Surprisingly, Chatwood has been reliable as a relief pitcher this season, but he's a risky DFS option as a starter.Source: Jesse Rogers
Max Scherzer Hit By Ball Pre-Game, Expected To Be Fine
4 hours agoWashington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer suffered a bit of a fluke injury Tuesday, getting hit in the face by a ball during bunting drills. Scherzer was checked on by trainers but will very likely make his next scheduled start, on Wednesday in the late game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Scherzer has made at least 30 starts every year since 2009, and his fantasy owners as well as the Nationals would have had a lot of trouble recovering from a serious injury. Fortunately, he should be fine.Source: Jamal Collier, Twitter
Welington Castillo Sent To Injured List
5 hours agoThe Chicago White Sox have placed catcher Welington Castillo on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique. Castillo isn’t expected to be back when first eligible. The White Sox have promoted catching prospect Zack Collins to replace Castillo.Source: Brian Sandalow
Zack Collins Officially Promoted
5 hours agoThe Chicago White Sox have prompted catcher prospect Zack Collins. Collins will replace Welington Castillo (oblique) who was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique injury. Collins was a first-round pick in 2016 and has been hitting .258 with nine home runs for Triple-A Charlotte this season. James McCann has been doing a fine job for the White Sox behind the dish, so it’s unclear USF how much playing time Collins will receive. Collins can also be used as a designated hitter. The youngster is worth rostering to see what he can do at a tough position for fantasy owners, but be aware that he may not be up for the long term.Source: Brian Sandalow
Brandon Nimmo Shut Down For Another Month
5 hours agoNew York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) has been shut down for the next 30 days after receiving a second epidural for his injured neck. Nimmo has been on the 10-day injured list since May 21 and does not currently have a timeline in place for a return. Nimmo broke out for the Mets in 2018, hitting 17 home runs to go along with an .886 OPS in 140 games. A disappointment this season prior to the injury, Tuesday's news provides little optimism that any investment fantasy owners made in the quirky outfielder will yield anywhere near equal return this year.Source: Matt Ehalt
Willson Contreras Will Rest Tuesday
5 hours agoChicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a day of rest on Tuesday versus the White Sox. Contreras has been resting twice a week over the past couple of weeks, but remains one of the best offensive catchers in fantasy circles. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras and will bat sixth. Caratini will face Ivan Nova and makes for a strong and affordable option in DFS.Source: Chicago Cubs
Jung Ho Kang Starting Tuesday
5 hours agoPittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang will be starting and batting seventh against Detroit Tigers left-handed starter Daniel Norris. Since returning from the injured list on June 8, Kang has hit .222 with a home run and four runs batted in. In his career against LHP, Kang is a .212 hitter with eight home runs and 24 RBI. He's a cheap DFS option with some pop in his bat, making him an okay contrarian option. Melky Cabrera will play right field and bat fifth, while Elias Diaz will catch and bat sixth. Cabrera is hitting .353 with three home runs vs LHP this year, and is also a cheaper option in the heart of a solid Pirates lineup.Source: Twitter.com - Pittsburgh Pirates
Luis Severino Progresses In Throwing Program
5 hours agoNew York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) increased his throwing to 105 feet on Tuesday and hopes to throw off a mound soon. Severino is targeting June 25 or June 26 to throw off a mound for the first time since his injury. The next steps will be to graduate to simulated games and rehab starts. The projected timeline for Severino's return is in July. If Severino is available, now is the time to pick him up, as it seems a return is around a month away. If healthy, Severino has ace potential immediately upon his return.Source: Meredith Marakovits
Byron Buxton Lands On Injured List
6 hours agoMinnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Buxton has been out of the lineup since being hit by a pitch on Friday against the Red Sox. The Twins had hoped it would not require an injured list stint, but when he was not ready to play on Tuesday the team proceeded to place him on the injured list and recall outfielder Jake Cave from Triple-A. Buxton has had a long-awaited breakout season in 2019, hitting .266 with nine home runs and 10 stolen bases so far on the campaign. The issue for Buxton has always been staying healthy, so fantasy owners should proceed with caution over any injury news. Cave has hit well since being sent to Triple-A Rochester in May but has never shown consistent success in his 109 big league games.Source: Minnesota Twins
Joe Palumbo To Start For Rangers Wednesday
6 hours agoTexas Rangers pitcher Joe Palumbo will get the ball to start the game Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians. This will be his second career major league start for the young left-hander. Palumbo has appeared in one game for the Rangers this year, allowing four earned runs in four innings on June 8 against Oakland. In 10 starts at Double-A Frisco this year, Palumbo owned a 3.19 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 53 innings. Carrying a 10.5 K/9 in his minor league career, Palumbo has strikeout upside for fantasy owners, but beyond that does not have the profile of an impact starter in the big leagues.Source: Evan Grant
Patrick Corbin Looks to Get Back in Win Column
7 hours agoWashington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin hopes to take the mound Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies after having his start Monday wiped out by a postponement. Corbin has been scuffling and has lost his last three starts, while raising his ERA to a 4.11 in the process. The Phillies are a boom-or-bust matchup, as they strike out a ton but also have some dangerous right-handed bats. Still, Corbin is an elite source of strikeouts and it's only a matter of time before he rights the ship.Source: MLB.com
Jacob deGrom Hopes to Cool Down Braves on Tuesday
8 hours agoNew York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom will look to shut down the red-hot Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in a matchup on the road. DeGrom is 1-6 in his last seven starts but has mostly been victimized by poor run support during that stretch. The Braves present a tough matchup, especially at SunTrust Park, but deGrom's sheer talent alone should be enough for him to remain a must-start for fantasy owners on Tuesday.Source: MLB.com
