14 mins agoChicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) has made "good strides" in the last few days. However, Bellinger isn't expected back anytime soon, with the veteran stating that a potential return during the team's road trip out west is "probably too aggressive." Bellinger has been running the bases and doing agility work of late. But nobody knows for sure when he'll be back, especially since a rehab stint hasn't been ruled out.--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Bastian

23 mins agoAccording to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes won't make his next scheduled start on Wednesday versus Chicago. No reason was provided, and the team hasn't announced who will replace him in the rotation. The 28-year-old has struggled this season, to a degree, amassing a 5.16 ERA, a significant decline from 2022. At any rate, hopefully, Cortes isn't dealing with anything severe, and he'll be ready to get back on the bump the next time around.--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Bryan Hoch

2 hours agoArizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is sitting out of the lineup on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. It will be only the 32-year-old's fourth absence of the season, but notably his second in as many days, in 59 possible games. Walker has no injury designation at this juncture, so we'd expect him to return for the start of a three-game set with the Washington Nationals beginning on Tuesday. Perhaps the Diamondbacks will provide some clarity on his status soon. Emmanuel Rivera is at the cold corner and batting fifth versus Michael Soroka on Sunday. Rivera could be worth a gander in DFS while functioning from the Arizona's heart of the order and hitting .341 with an .828 OPS in 82 at-bats this year.--Joseph Barbati - RotoBallerSource: Arizona Diamondbacks Twitter

2 hours agoTampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (leg) is hampered by left leg discomfort, which caused his removal from the lineup card right before Sunday's matinee with the Boston Red Sox. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, so hopefully he can get back on the field relatively soon. Lowe may not require a stay on the injured list. Since a roaring start to the year, the former All-Star has plummeted by hitting .157 (16-for-102) with two homers and 11 RBI over his last 28 games. Keep an eye on his status ahead of Monday's series finale with the BoSox.--Joseph Barbati - RotoBallerSource: Marc Topkin - Tampa Bay Times

2 hours agoCleveland Guardians starting pitcher Zach Plesac was designated for assignment by the team's front office on Sunday. The 28-year-old became especially expendable with Triston McKenzie's return plus the integration of a number of top prospects into Cleveland's rotation this year. Plesac looked like an ace in the making during a breakout 2020, notching a 2.28 ERA and 0.80 WHIP in 55 1/3 innings during the truncated campaign. The right-hander has a suppressed 4.76 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over 153 innings since 2022. Plesac might latch on to a pitcher-needy club soon, but his redraft fantasy value is virtually nonexistent currently.--Joseph Barbati - RotoBallerSource: Robert Murray - FanSided

2 hours agoSan Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (heel) could not return to Sunday's lineup for the series finale with the Baltimore Orioles. The 30-year-old has now accumulated four consecutive absences from the lineup, but it's worth mentioning he was able to pinch-hit on Friday. Conforto will have a day off in between Sunday's contest and Tuesday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies to get back on the field. The former All-Star was on a tear before the setback, hitting .393 with a 1.148 OPS to go with six homers and 16 RBI across his previous 16 games started.--Joseph Barbati - RotoBallerSource: San Francisco Giants Twitter

2 hours agoLos Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) appears to be on the precipice of returning to the lineup. The 32-year-old was last in there on May 13, but patient fantasy managers should expect to get Rendon back from a groin injury by the middle of Week 11, either on Tuesday or Wednesday, per manager Phil Nevin. The former Washington Nationals standout was on a heater in 16 games before the setback, hitting .368 (21-for-57) with a .953 OPS and 11 RBI over this period. Upon his return, Rendon should slot right back into Anaheim's heart of the order. That gives the two-time Silver Slugger some serious RBI potential with Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in front of him.--Joseph Barbati - RotoBallerSource: Sam Blum - The Athletic

3 hours agoAtlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It'll be veteran Travis d'Arnaud starting behind the dish and batting cleanup against Zac Gallen and the D-Backs. Murphy has a shot to appear as a pinch-hitter so he's worth leaving in your lineup, as most fantasy managers don't have two catchers on their roster anyway.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com

3 hours agoSan Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Alex Wood (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a lower back strain. Wood didn't look very sharp in his last outing when he coughed up six earned runs over 4 1/3 innings against the Pirates and has looked mediocre overall this season with a 4.80 ERA and 1.60 WHIP (30 innings). Wood has no timetable for his return at the moment. Right-handed pitcher Tristan Beck was recalled from Triple-Sacramento in a corresponding move.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: San Francisco Giants on Twitter

3 hours agoBaltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants. Henderson was dealing with some lower back discomfort, which forced him to leave Saturday's contest early. His absence on Sunday is related to that same issue so hopefully, the day of rest helps him avoid an IL stint. Josh Lester is taking over at the hot corner and batting seventh against the Giants.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com

3 hours agoTexas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is absent from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. This is just a routine day off for the 24-year-old outfielder, who's been terrific this season for the Rangers. Taveras is slashing .306/.360/.452 with three home runs, 23 RBI, and five stolen bases over 157 at-bats. Travis Jankowski is taking over in center field and batting ninth against Bryce Miller and the M's.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com

3 hours agoCleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (knee) is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Rosario left Saturday's contest early with left knee soreness so Sunday's absence is likely related to that. Hopefully, this extra maintenance day will help the 27-year-old avoid the injured list. Tyler Freeman is taking over at shortstop and batting second against Joe Ryan in Rosario's place.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com

3 hours agoMilwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Matt Bush (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. The 37-year-old reliever has been out since late April with right rotator cuff tendinitis. He scuffled to start the season, putting up an 8.22 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 8:6 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings of relief. Ideally, he comes back and serves as the setup man for Devin Williams but he has a lot to prove at this point.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: Adam McCalvy of MLB.com

3 hours agoMilwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Lauer has been dealing with a left shoulder impingement, which had sidelined him on May 20 but it's nice to see him trending in the right direction. The southpaw put up an ugly 5.48 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 41:20 K/BB ratio across 42 2/3 innings (eight starts) before going down with the injury. He'll need a few tuneup starts before he's ready to return to the big league club so he should be back with the Brewers sometime in mid-June, barring a setback.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: Adam McCalvy of MLB.com

3 hours agoMilwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (concussion), who is currently on the 7-day injured list, is slated to be activated on Thursday, according to beat writer Adam McCalvy. The 27-year-old shortstop will play in three minor league games before then and will then rejoin the Brewers on Thursday for their series against the Baltimore Orioles. Barring any setbacks, fantasy managers should prepare to insert him back into their lineups on Thursday.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: Adam McCalvy of MLB.com