April 29, 2025
Minnesota Twins infielder
Jonah Bride will get the start at third base in Tuesday's matchup against the Guardians. Bride, who was acquired earlier this month from the Marlins, recorded a three-hit effort on Monday and is 6-for-11 (.545) over his last three games. The Twins have a low implied run total for this one as they take on RHP
Tanner Bibee, so Bride doesn't offer too much appeal for DFS, but if you are looking for a cheap bat that has been hitting well recently, Bride could fit the bill. Brooks Lee, who has also played third base for the Twins, is also in the lineup but will man second base and bat seventh.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Minnesota Twins
April 29, 2025
Cincinnati Reds outfielder
Jake Fraley (quadriceps) is starting in right field and will bat seventh on Tuesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander
Miles Mikolas at Great American Ball Park. A right-quadriceps bruise caused Fraley to be scratched from the series opener against St. Louis on Monday, but he's back in action a day later and will face off against Mikolas, a pitcher he's gone hitless against with one RBI in 10 career at-bats. The 29-year-old Fraley hasn't had a hit in any of his last four games and is now hitting .206 (14-for-68) on the season with two home runs, eight RBI, three stolen bases and 10 runs scored in the early going. Fraley does hit much better against right-handed pitchers, but he's not going to be a very attractive DFS option out of the seven-hole for the Reds on Tuesday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 29, 2025
Minnesota Twins catcher
Ryan Jeffers is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team faces the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
Christian Vazquez will do the catching for right-hander
Chris Paddack while batting ninth against Guardians right-hander
Tanner Bibee. The Twins announced last weekend that Jeffers would be their primary backstop over Vazquez going forward after the two essentially split the catching duties down the middle the previous two seasons. While Jeffers is by no means an offensive superstar, he definitely provides more thump with the bat than Vazquez and is hitting .257 (19-for-74) on the year with a homer, 10 RBI and seven runs scored. Meanwhile, Vazquez has gone 5-for-36 (.139) and has yet to homer in 2025. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere at catcher for DFS lineups than Vazquez.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 29, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Matt Gorski will make his second career start Tuesday, manning first base and hitting sixth in the team's matchup with the Cubs. The former second-round draft pick debuted on April 24, hitting a solo home run for his first career hit. The 6-foot-2 slugger offers a little pop and speed, hitting 23 home runs and stealing 15 bases in 113 games at Triple-A last year. He'll have a tough test against lefty
Shota Imanaga on Tuesday, but he could be a cheap DFS dart throw in hopes he hits another home run.
Enmanuel Valdez will take a seat after starting the last three games at first base for the Pirates.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Pittsburgh Pirates
April 29, 2025
Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter
Austin Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Cardinals. The 29-year-old has been swinging a hot bat since his return from the injured list, hitting .365 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored, a stolen base, and a 6:13 BB:K over just 58 plate appearances. The right-handed hitter had collected at least two hits in three straight games before going hitless on Monday. The 5-foot-11 slugger will get a chance to take a breather, but should be back in the lineup on Wednesday against
Steven Matz, whom he is 4-for-14 off of during his career, including a double. Gavin Luz will DH and bat fourth on Tuesday, while
Santiago Espinal will man left field and bat eighth.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Cincinnati Reds
April 29, 2025
Atlanta Braves pitcher
AJ Smith-Shawver was recalled from Triple-A and will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies. The righty made three starts for the team earlier this season, posting a 4.61 ERA (3.56 xFIP), a 1.98 WHIP, and a 13.8 K-BB% across 13 2/3 innings pitched. The former seventh-round pick debuted back in 2023, but was just 20 years old at the time. The now-22-year-old will make his next attempt to stick in the Braves' rotation and although the venue (Coors Field) doesn't do him any favors, the Rockies are 4-24 with one of the worst team batting averages in baseball and have struck out the most in the majors over the first month of the season. The Braves are heavy favorites in this game, so Smith-Shawver could be a viable DFS play who could manage to pick up a win in this one.
Ian Anderson, who the Braves recently claimed off waivers, was designated for assignment to make room.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Braves
April 29, 2025
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that outfielder
Jose Siri's (leg) absence should be around eight to 10 weeks from the time of his injury, which makes it possible that he could return sometime in June. It's a more optimistic timeline that what The Athletic's Tim Britton had based on other players who fractured their tibias and typically required four to five months to return. With the 29-year-old sideline,
Tyrone Taylor has been a regular in center field for the Mets but hasn't really taken advantage of the playing time, hitting just .178 (13-for-73) with no homers, three RBI, one steal and seven runs scored. Siri had been even worse to open up his first year in Queens with just one hit in 20 at-bats before fracturing his left tibia. When the Dominican outfielder returns in June, he's going to need to hit a lot better to steal playing time away from Taylor.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Tim Britton
April
29,
2025
The
Athletic's
Tim
Britton
guesses
that
New
York
Mets
left-hander
Brandon
Waddell
could
start
or
pitch
bulk
innings
for
the
team
on
Wednesday
against
the
Arizona
Diamondbacks.
Two
other
potential
options
for
Wednesday
include
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April 29, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitching prospect Michael Forret (back) was removed from his outing on Tuesday due to low back discomfort. Forret logged two innings of work and struck out three before exiting the game. The 21-year-old is currently ranked as the No. 8-best prospect in the Baltimore system on MLB Pipeline. Fantasy managers should monitor Forret's status as he could face an extended absence if this injury begins to linger. He has enjoyed an impressive start to the High-A regular season, as he has logged a stellar 0.92 ERA with a 0.66 WHIP across 19 2/3 innings of work. During this stint, he has held a 26:6 K:BB and did not allow a long ball. This is an excellent sign for the 21-year-old as he posted a 4.35 ERA across his first 60 innings at High-A last season. If he continues to pitch well, he could earn a Double-A promotion later this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jake Rill
April 29, 2025
Right-hander
Matt Canterino (shoulder) is back with the Minnesota Twins five days after clearing waivers and becoming a free agent, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Despite having season-ending shoulder surgery on March 16, Canterino signed a two-year minor-league deal to return to Minnesota. The 27-year-old is very talented and has a 1.48 ERA and 130 strikeouts in 85 career minor-league innings, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy and hasn't pitched in a game since July 30 of 2022 in the Florida Complex League and with Double-A Wichita. The Twins will be hoping that Canterino will finally get past the injury bug next year and potentially be a high-leverage relief option at the major-league level for the first time in his career.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
April 29, 2025
Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever
Michael Tonkin (shoulder) is scheduled to make a pair of multi-inning minor-league rehab outings for Triple-A St. Paul, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Tonkin has already made three rehab appearances with Single-A Fort Myers and St. Paul, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits (four homers) while walking none and striking out six in just 4 1/3 innings of work. The 35-year-old veteran reliever hasn't had the best results, but the only thing that matters is that he hasn't had a setback with his shoulder. If he's able to get through his multi-inning rehab outings this week, he could be activated from the 15-day injured list and return to Minnesota's bullpen by the weekend. When Tonkin returns to the Twins, he'll be making his 2025 debut after opening the year on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
April
29,
2025
Minnesota
Twins
outfielder
Austin
Martin
(hamstring),
who
is
on
the
injured
list
due
to
a
hamstring
strain,
is
in
the
middle
of
his
running
progression
at
Triple-A
St.
Paul
and
is
potentially
a
week
from
playing
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April 29, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect
Arjun Nimmala has hit a home run in each of his previous three contests. In addition, Nimmala is riding a five-game hitting streak. During this five-game stretch, Nimmala has held a .318/.375/.727 slash line with a 5:2 K:BB. Through the first 18 games of the High-A campaign, Nimmala has held a .289/.349/.539 slash line with four doubles, five home runs, and one stolen base. Last season, Nimmala spent most of his time with Low-A Dunedin and posted a modest .232/.313/.476 line with 18 doubles and 16 long balls. Nimmala is currently considered to be the top prospect in the Toronto system and the No. 84-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB Pipeline. Fantasy managers should expect Nimmala to spend most of the campaign with High-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 29, 2025
Minnesota Twins third baseman
Royce Lewis (hamstring) will play 10 innings as the team's designated hitter during a doubleheader for Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, and then he'll play a full game at third base on Wednesday. Lewis could be an option to come off the injured list and play in Friday's series opener in Boston against the Red Sox, but The Athletic's Dan Hayes thinks it's likelier that he'll play a few more rehab games over the weekend and return when the Twins open a homestand on Tuesday, May 6, against the Baltimore Orioles. In two rehab games to this point, the 25-year-old right-handed power bat has gone 3-for-6 with a double and an RBI for St. Paul. Lewis initially strained his left hamstring in March 16 in spring training while running to first base, but he's on the cusp of his 2025 debut. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats for his high-end power stroke.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
April
29,
2025
Minnesota
Twins
utility
man
Willi
Castro
(oblique),
who
is
on
the
10-day
injured
list
with
a
right-oblique
strain,
continues
to
perform
most
baseball
activities,
including
hitting
from
the
right
side.
Castro
will
hit
from
the
left
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