J.D. Martinez Dealing With Sore Back

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is dealing with a sore back on top of his illness this week. There's a chance he might not play on Thursday. Martinez has been out since Sunday, and fantasy owners might have to start preparing for a possible trip to the injured list if his back doesn't […]

David Dahl is Resting on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dahl doesn't appear to be injured, so this is likely just a routine day off. Raimel Tapia will bat third and play left field versus righty Montana DuRapau. Tapia doesn't have fantastic DFS appeal, but he […]

Brandon Nimmo Placed on Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Nimmo was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday, so apparently it's serious enough to place him on the shelf. Rajai Davis has been recalled to take Nimmo's spot on the active roster. Davis doesn't offer much to […]

X-Rays Negative On Harrison Bader

X-rays on St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader's (elbow) came back negative after he left the game early in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch, according to manager Mike Shildt. It remains to be seen if Bader will be in the lineup for Game 2 Wednesday night. Don't […]

George Springer Still Out Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Springer has been out of the lineup since Sunday, but he should be able to avoid the injured list and should be back in the lineup by this weekend. The 29-year-old has arguably been one of the best hitters in baseball […]

Giancarlo Stanton Suffers Another Setback

The New York Yankees returned outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) from his rehab assignment with High-A Tampa with left calf tightness and placed him back on the 10-day injured list. Injuries continue to be a problem for the slugging 29-year-old, and he hasn't played in a major league game since March 31. It's unclear when he'll […]

Michael Conforto Starting Baseball Activities

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (concussion) started baseball activities on Wednesday by swinging a bat "real easy, real laid back," according to manager Mickey Callaway. However, there's still no timetable for his return and he may not come off the seven-day concussion injured list when he's eligible on Friday. Fantasy owners will want Conforto […]

Jeff McNeil Out With Hamstring Tightness

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday after he felt some left hamstring tightness on Tuesday. McNeil doesn't think the injury is serious and expects to be back in the lineup on Thursday. J.D. Davis is starting in left field and is hitting second, while Todd Frazier […]

Mike Trout Slugging .625 Over Last Seven Games

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout heads into Wednesday's action with four extra-base hits over his last five games and is slugging .625 over his last seven played. Trout is off to another fantastic start this season and now is slashing .281/.413/.594 in the month of May with five doubles and five home runs. The […]

David Fletcher Hitting Leadoff Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder David Fletcher will leadoff Wednesday against left-hander Martin Perez and the Twins. After a mini-lull at the plate Fletcher has continued his surprising staying power to start the season. He has four multi-hit games over his last seven played and is hitting .385 during that span batting from the bottom of […]

J.D. Martinez Still Absent Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Martinez has been out sick since Sunday, but hopefully he can return to the lineup on Thursday in the matinee game. The slugger is a must-start anytime he's in the starting lineup. Catcher Christian Vazquez is serving as the designated […]

Harrison Bader Injured In Game 1 Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (arm) left the game early in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch. He was hitless in three plate appearances with a strikeout before leaving. Bader is more of a defensive specialist for the Cards and is hitting .253 with four home runs […]

Austin Meadows Out Against Left-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is not in the lineup, one of several changes as the team faces the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starting pitcher Rich Hill. Avisail Garcia is at designated hitter and leads off for the first time this season. Left-handed hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe has been dropped to ninth […]

Orioles Acquire Keon Broxton

The Baltimore Orioles acquired former New York Mets outfielder Keon Broxton in exchange for international bonus slots on Wednesday. Baltimore also acquired pitcher Chandler Shepherd off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A, transferred pitcher Alex Cobb (back) to the 60-day injured list and designated pitcher Yefry Ramirez for assignment. Broxton had only received 53 plate appearances […]

Willie Calhoun Placed on Injured List

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left quad strain. The Rangers recalled outfielder Delino DeShields to take Calhoun's place on the roster. DeShields has hit just .211/.318/.421 at Triple-A Nashville since his demotion, which was brought on by a .182/.321/.284 MLB line. Only fantasy owners with […]

Greg Garcia, Manuel Margot In Lineup Wednesday

San Diego Padres infielder Greg Garcia and outfielder Manuel Margot are taking over for second baseman Ian Kinsler and outfielder Hunter Renfroe, respectively, on Wednesday. Garcia is at the keystone and is hitting leadoff, while Margot is batting seventh and playing center field against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly. Garcia is beginning to see more […]

David Peralta Out, Ildemaro Vargas Leading Off Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) is out of the lineup on Wednesday after leaving the game early on Tuesday with a shoulder injury. Blake Swihart is starting in left field and batting eighth, while Ildemaro Vargas is at second base and hitting leadoff against Padres left-handed starter Eric Lauer. Hopefully Peralta will be ready […]

Ryan Braun's Knee Acting Up

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (knee) is getting a rest day on Wednesday because his knee has been acting up for the last four to five days, according to manager Craig Counsell. This shouldn't surprise anyone, as Braun often battles nagging ailments throughout the season. He's been very good when on […]

Khris Davis Not Going On Injured List Yet

The Oakland Athletics will try to get through Friday without outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) before making a decision on whether to place him on the injured list. The want to see if two days off help him and also want to see his MRI results. We'd be surprised if Davis avoids the injured list […]

Billy Hamilton Riding The Bench

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Hamilton now has a line of .226/.302/.290 with no homers, five RBI and nine stolen bases. If infield prospect Nicky Lopez continues to hold his own at second base, Whit Merrifield will likely continue to play center field and leave Hamilton […]

Ryan Braun Out Against Reds

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is taking the day off on Wednesday. Ben Gamel will start in left field and bat sixth against Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo. Gamel has been very solid for the Brew Crew in his 110 at-bats so far this year, slashing .273/.352/.382 with two home runs, 17 runs and 11 […]

Stephen Piscotty Getting A Day Off

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Chad Pinder is starting in right field in his place and will hit seventh against Indians starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez. Pinder will be a sneaky DFS choice on Wednesday. He's hitting a solid .270/.311/.459 with five home runs, 19 runs scored and […]

Bradley Zimmer Close To Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) will stay in Arizona at extended spring training for five or six more days before starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus. The 26-year-old has been out all year after having offseason shoulder surgery, but he should be an outfield regular in Cleveland when […]

Carlos Gonzalez Designated For Assignment

Cleveland Indians outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been designated for assignment on Wednesday, opening a roster spot for catcher Eric Haase on the 25-man roster. Gonzalez hit two home runs and drove in 7 RBI to go along with a .210 batting average through 117 plate appearances with the Indians. The 33-year-old also struck out 33 […]

Yasiel Puig Remains Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Jesse Winker slides over to right field and will hit cleanup, while Josh VanMeter is in left field and is hitting seventh against Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies. Puig is dealing with a shoulder strain but could return any day now. […]

Domingo Santana is Out of the Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Santana will sit against Rangers right-hander Jesse Chavez, who will serve as the opener. Jay Bruce will start in left field and bat fifth. The 26-year-old got off to a great start in his first season with […]

Joey Gallo is Out of the Lineup on Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Gallo will sit against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales, as Danny Santana will play center field and bat second. The 25-year-old is off to a monster start at the plate in 2019 and should be started in all […]

Christian Yelich Out Again on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old was scratched yesterday with back spasms and wasn't expected to be in the lineup for today's matinee after a quick turnaround. Yelich is considered day-to-day and it should not be too long until the reigning […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 8

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Javier Baez, Yasiel Puig and More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical […]