Sal Frelick Avoids Serious Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) underwent an MRI on Wednesday after exiting Saturday's game due to a right hamstring issue. Luckily, the results came back clean, so the Brewers are considering Frelick as day-to-day. The Brewers have a scheduled off day on Thursday, so possibly Frelick is ready to go on Friday. Fantasy managers […]

Jarren Duran Placed In Walking Boot

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) was recently placed on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old sprained his toe while climbing the wall during Sunday's contest. It appears he's going to miss an extended period of time after being placed in a walking boot on Wednesday. His absence should result in more playing time […]

Masataka Yoshida Getting A Day Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is taking the day off on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Justin Turner is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third, while rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu is in left field and is hitting seventh against Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy. The 30-year-old Yoshida has impressed in his first […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Absent Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (finger) remains sidelined on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Alvarez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after slamming his finger in a door while at home. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger is day-to-day, so fantasy managers will want to check back to see if he's back in Thursday's series […]

Anthony Santander Back In Action

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (back) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman, playing right field and batting third in the order. Santander will return to the O's lineup after missing the last three games with a lower-back injury. The 28-year-old Venezuelan outfielder has […]

Mike Trout Out With Soreness In Game 1 Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday for the first game of a doubleheader against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to some soreness after Tuesday's game, but it's not a concern. The Angels expected Trout to be sore after his first game back from the injured list. […]

Brandon Marsh Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is back in the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon versus the visiting San Francisco Giants. Marsh didn't start Tuesday night's contest with the Giants but played a key role in his club's 4-3 win, notching a key pinch-hit single before scoring the game-winning run in walk-off fashion. The 25-year-old came out […]

Dylan Crews Does It All In Double-A Debut

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews had a fantastic debut for Double-A Harrisburg Tuesday, collecting his first hit, RBI, and stolen base at the Double-A level. The 21-year-old's jumpfrog to Double-A comes after a stellar stint with Single-A Fredericksburg, where he slashed .355/.423/.645 with five home runs, 24 RBI, and a stolen base in 14 […]

Chris Getz A Front-Runner For White Sox GM Job

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they fired long-time executive Kenny Williams and general manager Rick Hahn. The White Sox also announced that they will move forward with just one decision-maker in the front office, and if the White Sox decide to hire within, assistant general manager Chris Getz is a leading candidate […]

Sal Frelick Out Again With Injury

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins. Frelick hasn't been on the field since last Saturday, although he was originally in Tuesday's lineup before being scratched with his right-hamstring ailment. With an off day coming for Milwaukee on Wednesday, hopefully the 23-year-old […]

Julio Rodriguez Back In Lineup Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (illness) is back in center field and batting in the two-hole on Wednesday for the Mariners against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Michael Kopech. Rodriguez will return to action after missing the last two games with an illness, but fantasy managers will want to get the white-hot youngster back […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Mike Trout, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez, Ozzie Albies, more

MLB fans are beginning to think about postseason baseball, but there is still plenty of time to go before the season reaches that stage. Fantasy managers must continue to stay in tune with the top injury headlines as September approaches. Let's take a look at injured hitters Mike Trout, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez, Ozzie Albies, […]

Avisail Garcia Dealing With A Hamstring Issue

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) was removed from Tuesday's game prematurely after he tweaked his hamstring. According to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald, the injury is being classified as a left hamstring strain. It's been a tough go for Garcia this season, as he owns a .185/.241/.315 slash line with three home runs, […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of impressive prospect performances in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/23/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's an all-day baseball bonanza in the middle of the week. There are slates of all shapes and sizes on FanDuel with a Very Early, Early, Main, and All Day option. On DraftKings, they keep it simpler with an early contest […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me this season, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with a six-game […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds to Win Your League (2023)

The 2023 MLB season is coming down to the wire as September is just over a week away. The playoff races are heating up, and several players are looking to end their seasons on a high note, whether their team is in contention or not. The players listed below have had strong offensive showings in […]

Julio Rodriguez Scratched Tuesday With Stomach Illness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (illness) was a late scratch from Tuesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox due to a stomach bug, per Seattle Times' Ryan Divish. Rodriguez also sat Monday, but this was a routine day off. Hopefully, he can get back into the lineup Wednesday, as he and the whole lineup have […]

Sal Frelick Scratched Tuesday With Right Hamstring Soreness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) was scratched from Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Twins with right hamstring soreness, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. This issue also kept the 23-year-old out of Sunday's game against the Rangers. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for any news on Wednesday, but Frelick can still be considered […]

White Sox Part Ways With Ken Williams, Rick Hahn Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox relieved executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn of their duties Tuesday, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Williams was in his 11th season as executive vice president after originally joining the organization in 1992 as a scout. Hahn served as the White Sox general manager for the past 11 […]

Dylan Carlson Avoids Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle/oblique) has avoided season-ending surgery after receiving an injection in his left ankle, according to MLB.com. The former top prospect has been on the IL since earlier this month after straining his oblique but is also dealing with a lingering ankle issue. Carlson hopes to return this season and […]

Jesus Sanchez Out Versus Lefty On Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is taking a seat on the bench to begin Tuesday's game against lefty Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old has broken out this season with a .269/.332/.466 slash line, 10 home runs, 31 runs, 40 RBI, and three steals across 91 contests, but hasn't faced many left-handers […]

Seth Brown Sitting On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown is absent from Tuesday's lineup for the matchup against left-hander Angel Zerpa and the Kansas City Royals. The slugger has struggled this season to a .219/.285/.406 slash line with 11 bombs, 23 runs, 42 RBI, and a pair of steals over 79 games. Brown's even worse against lefties and […]

J.D. Martinez Out Multiple Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is going to be sidelined for multiple weeks, according to manager Dave Roberts. The team expects Martinez to miss 2-to-3 weeks of action after being placed on the injured list Tuesday afternoon. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with a lingering groin and hamstring issue for quite some […]

Sal Frelick Returns To The Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Frelick returns after missing Sunday's contest due to a minor hamstring issue. He'll cover center field and bat cleanup versus right-hander Bailey Ober on Tuesday. Frelick is slashing .250/.388/.421 with three home runs and 16 RBI […]

Mike Trout Officially Activated On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) has been officially activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The superstar outfielder is back in the lineup after being sidelined since July 5 due to left hamate fracture. Trout will bat second and play center field versus right-hander Graham Ashcraft on Tuesday. This season, Trout is […]

Anthony Santander Still Out Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (back) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Santander hasn't played since Aug. 18 and remains day-to-day with a back ailment. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if he's feeling good enough to return to action on Wednesday. The […]

Riley Greene Getting Rare Breather Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's contest against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly. The Tigers are stacking right-handed bats against the veteran southpaw on Tuesday, which affords them an opportunity to get their prized youngster off his feet, at least to start the contest. The […]

Oscar Mercado Opts Out Of Minors Deal With Padres

San Diego Padres outfielder Oscar Mercado has opted out of his minor-league deal with the club and is now a free agent eligible to sign with any club. The 28-year-old enjoyed a fairly promising debut season as a 24-year-old with Cleveland in the 2019 season, hitting 15 homers and swiping 15 bases across 115 games. […]

Jasson Dominguez Moving To Triple-A

The New York Yankees will promote outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after they promoted prospects Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza to the big leagues this week. The 20-year-old Dominguez, nicknamed "The Martian," has been one of the most hyped prospects in the game and is ranked by MLB Pipeline as […]