11 hours agoNew York Mets right-handed relief pitcher
Edwin Diaz (shoulder), who is set to return from the injured list on Thursday, will be the team's closer when he's back, according to manager
Carlos Mendoza. Diaz was given a break from the closer's role in New York right before he was placed on the 15-day injured list in late May with a right-shoulder impingement. The hard-throwing reliever should have never been dumped by fantasy managers to begin with despite his struggles this year -- he has a 5.40 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP, five saves, 30 strikeouts and seven walks in 20 innings pitched -- and hopefully he'll find a way to turn things around now that his right shoulder is feeling better. There's a chance that the Mets ease Diaz back into save opportunities upon his return, but fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups immediately on Thursday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Newsday - Tim Healey
11 hours agoNew York Yankees right-hander
Gerrit Cole (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper was then asked if he expects this to be Cole's final rehab start before returning from the 60-day injured list, and Boone said, "we'll see." Friday's outing will be his third rehab start. The 33-year-old reigning American League Cy Young winner went 4 2/3 innings in his latest rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday and threw 57 pitches. Cole continues to build up his right arm after being shut down with right-elbow issues in spring training, but fantasy managers should be getting excited about his impending return. When Cole makes his 2024 debut for the Bombers, he'll be a must-start in all fantasy lineups.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NJ Advance Media - Max Goodman
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12 hours agoWashington Nationals left-hander
MacKenzie Gore (finger) is dealing with a fingernail issue and will have his next start moved back to Friday for the series opener against the visiting division-rival Miami Marlins. Left-hander
Patrick Corbin will take the hill in Thursday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers in Motown. It's something to watch for Gore, but it's not enough for fantasy managers to consider benching the 25-year-old southpaw in what is another strong matchup against the Fish. The Marlins have the second-worst team OPS in baseball at .635, although they rank 24th in strikeouts. Gore allowed a season-high six earned runs to the Mets on June 3 but bounced back with five innings of two-run ball and seven K's against Atlanta his last time out. He has yet to face Miami in 2024 but should be started on Friday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MASN Sports - Mark Zuckerman
12 hours agoHouston Astros manager Joe Espada said that catcher
Yainer Diaz (finger) is improving and hit in the cages on Wednesday. "He's almost there, 100 percent," Espada said. "He's a guy that could come out there today and help, but will definitely be ready for Friday if I need him to start the game." Diaz missed a third straight start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants in the series finale after taking a foul tip off his right index finger over the weekend, but the 25-year-old backstop appears poised to return to action for the series opener on Friday against the Detroit Tigers after a scheduled off day on Thursday. Diaz's injured finger primarily affects his throwing and accuracy, so hopefully he can pick up where he left off swinging the bat. He's currently riding a modest six-game hitting streak that has seen him go 8-for-25 (.320) with four home runs and 10 RBI in June.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
12 hours agoThe Chicago White Sox activated outfielder
Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, and they could do the same for outfielder
Tommy Pham (ankle) as early as Thursday, the first day he's eligible to come off the IL. Pham started a minor-league assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Monday and is expected to be ready to go later this week after landing on the 10-day injured list last week with a left-ankle sprain that wasn't too serious. The 36-year-old veteran outfielder isn't going to be a huge help in counting stats for fantasy managers in deeper leagues, but he should return to regular playing time. Pham joined the White Sox late this year but has been productive when given his opportunities, slashing .280/.331/.402 with three home runs and three stolen bases in 33 games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Daryl Van Schouwen
12 hours agoThe Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder
Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, but he's not in the starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander
Bryce Miller. Benintendi had been playing in minor-league rehab games in Arizona before being activated and went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs scored in the Arizona Complex League. He homered in his last at-bat against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 1 before going on the shelf. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter should become a regular in Chicago's outfield now that he's back, although he hasn't done much to help fantasy managers in deeper leagues with a .195/.230/.284 slash line, four home runs, 18 RBI and 13 runs scored in his 190 at-bats this year.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Daryl Van Schouwen
12 hours agoArizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that he will start giving rookie infielder
Blaze Alexander chances at third base, starting on Wednesday night against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Regular third baseman
Eugenio Suarez has struggled, and Lovullo says he's curious to see what Alexander can do with more consistent at-bats. Suarez, who is hitting just .197 (46-for-234) with five homers, 30 RBI and 76 strikeouts in 262 plate appearances, is still going to play, but Alexander is going to cut into his playing time moving forward. If the 25-year-old Alexander continues to hit well -- he's currently slashing .279/.345/.403 in his first 47 big-league games, he could seize the third base job, making him worth a pickup if he's available in mixed leagues. Alexander is starting at third for the third time this year and is batting eighth on Wednesday against Angels right-hander
Jose Soriano.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
12 hours agoTexas Rangers shortstop
Corey Seager (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is the first time that Seager is back in the lineup since exiting last Wednesday's game due to hamstring tightness. The 30-year-old is back to playing shortstop at Dodgers' Stadium, but this time as a visitor. Fantasy managers should make sure to adjust their lineups ahead of first pitch.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
12 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers infielder
Cavan Biggio will make his team debut against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is ready for game action with his new team after being designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week. Biggio has been awful at the plate this season, but figures to see playing time with the Dodgers shorthanded in the infield right now. Fantasy managers can continue to ignore him until he proves he can hit again.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
12 hours agoLos Angeles Angels catcher
Logan O'Hoppe (groin) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old will miss this game after being removed from Tuesday's contest after taking a foul ball to the groin area. For now, O'Hoppe is considered day-to-day, so hopefully he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. In the meantime,
Matt Thaiss will start behind the plate and bat fifth versus right-hander
Slade Cecconi.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
13 hours agoLos Angeles Angels outfielder
Taylor Ward (back) is not in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This comes after Ward was pulled from Tuesday's game due to a lower back issue. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day as this appears to be a minor issue.
Kevin Pillar will start in his place and bat third versus right-hander
Slade Cecconi on Wednesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
13 hours agoMinnesota Twins shortstop
Carlos Correa was on fire at the plate during Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran infielder recorded a career-high five hits in the blowout victory. This outstanding performance raised Correa's batting average from .271 to .290 mark on the season. Correa hasn't been offering a ton of power lately, but he is hitting over .300 in the last 30 games.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
13 hours agoChicago White Sox outfielder
Luis Robert Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine rest day for Robert who has been sluggish since returning from the injured list. Robert is slashing ,182/.237/.491 with five home runs and eight RBI in 14 games this season.
Oscar Colas will cover center field and bat fifth versus right-hander
Bryce Miller on Wednesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
13 hours agoNew York Yankees outfielder
Jasson Dominguez (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list. The 21-year-old top prospect has finally been activated after a long rehabbing stint from last year's Tommy John surgery. Dominguez has been optioned to Triple-A where he has been crushing the ball. He is clearly ready for the next level, so it's just a matter of time before he's back up in New York.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: New York Yankees
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