21 hours agoNew York Yankees first baseman
Anthony Rizzo (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The veteran slugger suffered a right wrist injury when colliding with pitcher
Brennan Bernardino who was attempting to cover first base. The expectation is that Rizzo will undergo X-rays to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers will need to stay tuned for more updates on his status.
Oswaldo Cabrera came into the game to play third base while
DJ LeMahieu swapped over to first base on Sunday. LeMahieu will likely see more action at first base if Rizzo is forced to miss time.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Greg Joyce
21 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers third baseman
Max Muncy (oblique) is reportedly progressing slowly in his recovery efforts, according to manager Dave Roberts. The left-handed slugger has been shut down from swinging a bat for at least the next week. The Dodgers haven't given a clear timetable for his return but fantasy managers shouldn't expect it to be anytime soon. This is bad timing with the Dodgers also losing
Mookie Betts (wrist) on Sunday. That being said,
Cavan Biggio,
Kike Hernandez, and
Miguel Rojas should all see increased playing time going forward. None of these players have done enough with the bat this season to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Arnie Cuevas
22 hours agoTexas Rangers starting pitcher
Max Scherzer (thumb) is on the verge of returning to the big league rotation. The veteran right-hander threw 79 pitches over 4 2/3 innings during his most recent rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. Rangers' manager Bruce Bochy said on Sunday that Scherzer would rejoin the Rangers as long as he bounces back well from his latest rehab start. That being said, Scherzer could end up making his season debut at some point next week.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Evan Grant
23 hours agoSeattle Mariners starting pitcher
Bryan Woo (forearm) is scheduled to return to the starting rotation on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Guardians. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since missing his last start on Tuesday. Woo appears ready to go after getting a clean MRI on his forearm. The right-hander has been fantastic with a 1.07 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, and 24/2 K/BB ratio through his first six starts of the season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Adam Jude
23 hours agoArizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Corbin Carroll (rib) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game. The 23-year-old will remain in Arizona to undergo an MRI exam due to rib cage discomfort. The D-Backs are hopeful it's a minor issue, but the MRI should give the organization a better timetable. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Monday for another update but they should prepare a backup plan in case Carroll does miss time.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jack Sommers
23 hours agoLos Angeles Angels infielder
Luis Rengifo (wrist) was pulled from Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch in the wrist. He did undergo precautionary X-rays but avoided any major injuries. The Angels are calling the injury a left wrist contusion. It appears to be minor considering Rengifo told reporters after the game that he expects to play on Monday. It's possible that the Angels hold out Rengifo for a few days until he's back to 100 percent. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday for an update.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Fletcher
23 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers infielder
Miguel Vargas is expected to be recalled following
Mookie Betts (hand) being placed on the injured list. Vargas was recently sent down but the Dodgers could use another infielder with Betts expected to miss multiple weeks. The expectation is that
Kike Hernandez and
Miguel Rojas will fill in at shortstop. However, Vargas could be in the mix as well, assuming he gets recalled. Fantasy managers can probably continue avoiding Vargas unless he finds a way to get into the lineup on a daily basis.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Bill Plunkett
23 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) will be shut down from throwing for the next couple of weeks. The right-hander suffered a strained rotator cuff during Saturday's outing. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Yamamoto didn't suffer a season-ending injury but is certainly going to miss some time. At the moment, it sounds like
Bobby Miller is set to take the vacant rotation spot. He could be a possible streaming option for fantasy managers who are desperate for pitching help.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Eric Stephen
24 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder
Mookie Betts (wrist) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The superstar slugger suffered a fractured left hand when he was hit by a 98 mph fastball during Sunday's victory. Afterwards, Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said Betts won't require surgery on his wrist. However, it's going to take time to heal, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect Betts back on the field anytime soon. In the meantime,
Miguel Rojas figures to see increased playing time at shortstop. He's not a great fantasy option but could possibly help deep league managers.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Kirsten Watson
1 day agoSt. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher
Ryan Helsley secured his MLB-leading 24th save on Sunday. The 29-year-old ran into a bit of trouble by allowing two walks but was able to get out of the jam. In 31 innings this season, Helsley holds a 2.61 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 10:35 BB:K ratio. He has generated a stellar 3.7% barrel rate and 34.1% hard-hit rate which place him in the top 97th and 79th percentile among all qualified pitchers. The Northeastern State product should be considered one of the best bets for saves for the remainder of the season and should always remain in your starting lineup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day agoSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher
Miles Mikolas struck out five across six ⅓ one-run frames to lead the Cardinals to a series victory over their divisional rival Chicago Cubs on Sunday. After posting a poor 5.77 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through his first eight starts of the season, the 35-year-old has looked much sharper in his past five starts with a 2.70 ERA and 0.73 WHIP and carried that momentum into Sunday's strong performance. Overall, through 84 ⅓ innings, Mikolas carries a 4.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 15:64 BB:K ratio. He is tentatively scheduled to face the San Francisco Giants on Saturday and could be a sneaky option in DFS.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day agoLos Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher
Joe Kelly (shoulder) was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. This move will now keep the 36-year-old sidelined until at least the first week of July. Kelly has been out of action since May 6 after suffering from a right shoulder strain. Before the injury, Kelly operated in a set-up role and tallied five holds across 13 ⅓ innings with a 4.73 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 5:14 BB:K ratio. While the right-hander remains sidelined,
Daniel Hudson,
Blake Treinen, and
Alex Vesia are all strong options in holds leagues as they will typically continue to operate in the later innings. When Kelly returns to the majors, he is worth monitoring in deeper leagues as he should provide a strong source of holds in the second half of the season pitching on a strong Dodgers team.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Dodgers
1 day agoArizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect
Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) is set to undergo an MRI on Monday after leaving Saturday's game early with a hamstring injury. Lawlar missed the first two months of the season following surgery on his thumb and recently began playing games in the minor leagues. He logged seven games in the Arizona Complex League before joining Triple-A Reno for four games. Through this small sample size, the former sixth-overall pick posted a .356/.434/.578 line with 16 RBI, five stolen bases, and one long ball. It is unclear how much time he may miss, but the 21-year-old should be expected to rejoin the major league roster later this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nick Piecoro
1 day agoLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The 25-year-old left his start early on Saturday after experiencing tightness in his right tricep and seeing a dip in velocity. While there is no set timetable for his return, the rookie will undergo further testing later this afternoon. After allowing five earned runs in his first start of the season, the right-hander has performed very well with a 2.34 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 16:82 BB:K ratio. The Dodgers will not need to wait long to fill the empty rotation spot as they will welcome back 25-year-old
Bobby Miller to the rotation on Wednesday as he was sidelined since April with right shoulder inflammation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: David Vassegh
1 day agoSt. Louis Cardinals catcher
Willson Contreras (forearm) is set to begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, per John Denton of MLB.com. However, it is still unknown if the 32-year-old will join Double-A Springfield or Triple-A Memphis. Contreras underwent surgery to repair his fractured left forearm on May 9 and could rejoin the major league roster before the end of the month. This is quite impressive, as many did not expect him to return to St. Louis until the All-Star Break. Before the injury, Contreras was performing well with a .280/.398/.551 line, six home runs, and two swiped bags. When he returns,
Ivan Herrera is expected to serve as the backup catcher, and
Pedro Pages may return to Triple-A as a result.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: John Denton
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