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Didi Gregorius Will Play in Extended Spring Training Games
2 days agoNew York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is scheduled to begin playing in extended spring training games on Monday. Gregorius is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Yankees plan to use Gregorius at designated hitter when he returns that way they don't put too much stress on his elbow. There is a chance that Gregorius returns by mid-June, but that depends on how he feels. These spring training games are a positive step forward.Source: Joel Sherman
Jose Peraza is Resting on Saturday
2 days agoCincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Peraza continues to struggle with the bat, so he'll sit the bench in this one. Derek Dietrich will draw the start at second base and bat sixth versus righty Walker Buehler. Dietrich doesn't have much upside in fantasy leagues besides the home run power. Peraza isn't worth adding in fantasy leagues. He's going to see the bench more frequently, especially when Scooter Gennett (groin) returns to the lineup.Source: MLB.com
Kendrys Morales is Sitting Out on Saturday
2 days agoNew York Yankees designated hitter Kendrys Morales (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Morales hit his first home run on the Yankees during Friday's contest. The Yankees are banged up at the moment, so Morales actually has some fantasy value despite his recent struggles with the Athletics. Gary Sanchez will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus lefty Blake Snell. There are probably better DFS options for Saturday.Source: MLB.com
Travis d'Arnaud is Sitting on Saturday
2 days agoTampa Bay Rays catcher Travis D'Arnaud (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The newly acquired catcher will sit this one out, but should be back in there on Sunday. Erik Kratz will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth versus righty Masahiro Tanaka. Kratz can be avoided in DFS contests and fantasy leagues. However, d'Arnaud is worth a look in AL-only leagues, but that's about it.Source: MLB.com
Hunter Wood Activated on Saturday
2 days agoTampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Wood (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Wood missed the last two weeks due to right shoulder soreness. He's pitched 6 1/3 innings and has not allowed a run yet this year. He'll likely pitch in the middle relief most of the time, but should see spot starts as well. Wood probably won't have much fantasy value in most formats.Source: Marc Topkin
James Paxton is Still Dealing with Discomfort
2 days agoNew York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list next week. He was placed on there May 4th due to left knee inflammation. However, Paxton says that he is still dealing with discomfort in his knee. He's scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, so hopefully we'll get a better idea about his knee then.Source: Erik Boland
Dee Gordon Logs Two Hits, Steal In Loss
2 days agoSeattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon had a good night at the plate Friday going 2-for-4 with a stolen base. Both hits went for singles as he scored the team’s only run of the game in a 7-1 loss. Gordon’s steal was his 12th of the year, which ties him for third in the majors, and he’s now batting a crisp .301 on the year. Gordon missed the last handful of games with a wrist injury earlier this week, but has since returned to bat leadoff for the M’s which undoubtedly boosts his value. If Mallex Smith continues to struggle, Gordon could remain in this spot in the order giving him more opportunities to steal bases and score runs. The speedster will also remain an asset for batting average and is one of the safer speed threats in baseball.Source: MLB.com
Anthony Rendon Goes Yard on Friday
2 days agoWashington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon had another productive day at the plate on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs. Rendon went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. The home run came off Cubs starter Cole Hamels and it was the seventh of the season for the third baseman. Rendon is hitting .324 and remains one of the premier position players in all of fantasy baseball.Source: MLB.com
Max Scherzer Solid on the Mound Friday
2 days agoWashington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer threw another quality start on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs. Scherzer went six innings, allowing three runs on six hits to go along with eight strikeouts. He also walked four. The ace was hit with the loss, however, and his record now sits at a disappointing 2-5 on the season. Scherzer hasn't been his dominant self this season, but his underlying numbers are still elite. Stick with the right-hander, it's only a matter of time before he breaks out. Scherzer will face the New York Mets in his next start.Source: MLB.com
Another Rough Outing For Marco Gonzales Friday
2 days agoSeattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales wasn’t at his sharpest Friday night versus the Minnesota Twins. He gave up five earned runs in as many innings, allowing two walks while striking out three for his third-straight loss. Gonzales started the year 5-0 but has since struggled for the most part throwing three dud games in his last four starts. The lefty still holds a solid 3.65 ERA on the campaign and remains an every week starter despite his recent play. Gonzales will look to get back on track in his next start on the road against the RangersSource: MLB.com
David Peralta Cracks Another Home Run Friday
2 days agoArizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta stayed hot on Friday night with another great day at the plate. Peralta went 1-for-3 with a home run, walk and two runs scored in a win over the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder took Giants starter Jeff Samardzija deep in the fourth inning for his seventh home run of the season. Peralta is hitting .319 and remains one of the most underrated hitters in all of baseball.Source: MLB.com
Merrill Kelly Earns Win on Friday
2 days agoArizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly notched his fourth win of the season on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. Kelly went 5 1/3 innings, allowing no runs on six hits to go along with four strikeouts. The righty got into a jam in the sixth inning, but the bullpen stranded the bases loaded to keep Kelly in line for the win. The rookie has put up solid numbers at home, posting a 2.64 ERA in five starts. In the right matchup, Kelly can be an effective streamer. He lines up to face the San Diego Padres on the road in his next start.Source: ESPN.com
Peter Alonso Launches Two Home Runs on Friday
2 days agoNew York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso had a big night on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Alonso went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo shots in the loss. The two homers were Alonso's 13th and 14th of the season. The rookie first baseman is hitting only .266 after a hot start to the season, but he has still been one of the brightest spots in the Mets order thus far in 2019.Source: MLB.com
Jacob deGrom Hit Hard on Friday
2 days agoNew York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom was pounded by the Miami Marlins on Friday night in a loss. DeGrom allowed six earned runs on nine hits through five innings of work. He struck out only three. The Marlins were the last opponent one would expect deGrom to struggle with. He had dominated Miami in two previous outings this season. DeGrom will take a disappointing 3.98 ERA into his next start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.Source: MLB.com
Anthony DeSclafani Struggles On Friday
2 days agoCincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani struggled in a 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. DeSclafani allowed four runs in four innings of work while striking out three. The veteran right-hander had trouble keeping the ball in the park as he coughed up three home runs to the Los Angeles hitters. DeSclafani had been pitching well at the start of May but he has turned in two straight poor outings, posting a 9.00 ERA in eight combined innings over that span. Overall, he has a 4.60 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts in 45 innings of work. He will see the Chicago Cubs in his next start, which will be on Friday.Source: www.MLB.com
