Everson Pereira To Make MLB Debut Tuesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfield prospect Everson Pereira will make his major-league debut on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Josiah Gray and will be starting in left field. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, gets the call to the big leagues after hitting a combined .300 (91-for-303) […]

A's Acquire Sean Newcomb From Giants

The Oakland Athletics acquired left-hander Sean Newcomb from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Trenton Brooks. The trade was allowed because neither Newcomb nor Brooks have been on a 40-man big-league roster in 2023. Newcomb has been a solid reliever at Triple-A Sacramento this year, posting a 3.16 ERA with 40 […]

Red Sox Call Up Wilyer Abreu

The Boston Red Sox will promote outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu to the big leagues on Tuesday for their game against the Houston Astros. Abreu gets his first major-league call-up after going 25-for-59 (.424) with a .528 on-base percentage, .949 slugging percentage, a 1.477 OPS, nine home runs, four doubles, 25 RBI, 18 runs and three […]

Jarren Duran Going On The Injured List

The Boston Red Sox will place outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to a source. In a corresponding move, the team is calling up outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu. Duran injured his left toe during Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees and was set to undergo an MRI […]

When Will Mike Trout Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Los Angeles Angels made the decision around the trade deadline that they were not going to deal their all-world talent, Shohei Ohtani. Instead, they decided to add pieces to try and make a playoff run in 2023. Things haven't exactly gone as planned since then, as the team is in the midst of a […]

Lazaro Montes Producing Phenomenal Results At The Plate

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes is one of the club's most-hyped international signings this decade, inking a $2.5 million deal back in 2022. Although his strikeout rate is high, so, too, are his walk and home run clips. This suggests that he has the skills needed to thrive at the plate and now just […]

Brooks Baldwin Flashing Versatility, Advanced Plate Skills

Chicago White Sox prospect Brooks Baldwin has already shown significant promise through just 104 games in the organization. The 23-year-old is primarily a third baseman but has shown valuable versatility, playing all infield positions, left and center field, and designated hitter this season. He is a solid defender with a strong arm and enough athleticism […]

Neyfy Castillo Has Big Week With Four Homers

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Neyfy Castillo, signed out of the Dominican Republic, has developed into one of the more exciting hitters in the club's farm system. Known for his right-handed power bat, the 22-year-old has also flashed under-the-radar speed and solid glovework. He has spent most of this season in right field but could shift […]

Do These Prospects Matter For Dynasty Baseball (Week 22)? Grant McCray, Aaron Zavala, Blake Walston, Jay Groome, more

Not every minor leaguer is obviously having a great season. We took a look earlier in the season at some players that were struggling in this space, and we're going to work through another group today. Particularly, we're taking a look at hitters who have had trouble controlling the strike zone and pitchers who have […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/22/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! 12 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with three East Coast games. […]

Jarren Duran To Undergo MRI Exam Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday. In the meantime, the Red Sox are considering calling up outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu, the team's No. 17 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. If Duran's MRI results don't look good, it's possible they'll put him on the injured list and call up […]

Kerry Carpenter Stays Hot, Collects Three Hits Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Cubs. Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old has put together a solid season offensively, slashing .287/.346/.541 with 19 HR and 48 RBI in 306 plate appearances. […]

Henry Davis Goes On 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie catcher/outfielder Henry Davis (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right-hand strain and recalled infielder Vinny Capra from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The 23-year-old former first overall pick in 2021 has struggled so far in his first 51 big-league games this year, hitting .213/.306/.339 with […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Versus Lefty Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the starting lineup Monday night versus the Texas Rangers and left-hander Jordan Montgomery. It was a rare day off for the D-backs on Sunday but Carroll went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Padres in San Diego. It's been […]

Adolis Garcia Re-Enters Starting Lineup Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is back in the starting lineup Monday night versus the D-backs and left-hander Joe Mantiply. Garcia didn't appear in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the visiting Milwaukee Brewers but will return to hit cleanup in Arizona on Monday. The 30-year-old is in the midst of a career year, hitting .253 with […]

Nelson Velazquez Sitting On Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Nelson Velazquez is not in Monday's starting lineup against the Oakland A's and right-hander Paul Blackburn. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs as part of a trade that sent reliever Jose Cuas to the Windy City, Velazquez has seen solid playing time with the Royals since being brought up on Aug. 10. […]

Esteury Ruiz Returning On Monday

Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Kansas City Royals. The 24-year-old didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Orioles but grounded out in a lone pinch-hitting appearance in the seventh inning. It's been a tough rookie campaign for the speedster at the plate. Ruiz […]

Oswald Peraza, Everson Pereira Promoted By Yankees

The New York Yankees recalled a pair of prospects on Monday as infielder Oswald Peraza and outfielder Everson Pereira will join the club for Tuesday's series opener versus the Baltimore Orioles. Peraza, 23, has appeared in 19 games with the Yankees this season, hitting .173 with four stolen bases and a .520 OPS across 64 […]

Julio Rodriguez Out Of The Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is taking a day off on Monday as the team takes on the Chicago White Sox on the road. Rodriguez doesn't take many days off, but he's earned one to begin the week. He is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak in which he's gone 22-for-42 (.524) with two home […]

Mike Trout Likely To Return Tuesday

Despite the fact that Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin isn't guaranteeing outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) will come off the injured list on Tuesday, it's still most likely that Trout will be back on Tuesday after the club already optioned outfielder Jordyn Adams to the minors on Sunday. The Angels plan to evaluate Trout before […]

Jarren Duran Still Hurting Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) is not in the starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the Houston Astros. Duran was pulled as a precaution on Sunday in the series finale against the New York Yankees due to a toe contusion. It's a day-to-day situation for Duran, who could be back […]

Eloy Jimenez Activated And Starting Monday

The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Eloy Jimenez from the paternity list on Monday and optioned right-hander Declan Cronin to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Jimenez is right back in the starting lineup against Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup for the Pale Hose. The 26-year-old missed […]

Kyle Tucker Feeling Better Monday, Back In The Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) is back in right field and is hitting third in the order on Monday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. Tucker missed the entire three-game series against the Seattle Mariners over the weekend while he was under the weather, but he'll be back in action […]

Parker Meadows Making MLB Debut Against Cubs

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Parker Meadows is starting in center field and is batting sixth in his major-league debut on Monday against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Javier Assad. The team's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, hit .256 (115-for-449) with 19 home runs, 27 doubles, seven triples, 65 RBI, 19 stolen bases and […]

Michael Harris II Back In Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (foot) is back in center field and is batting in the two-hole on Monday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Harris will return to action for the start of a series against the division-rival Mets after being scratched from Sunday's lineup with a bruised right […]

Nationals Sign Davey Martinez To Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals signed manager Davey Martinez to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Monday, and they are close to signing general manager Mike Rizzo to a new deal as well, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Martinez, 58, will also receive a club option for a third year. The 62-year-old Rizzo is expected […]

Angels-Reds Game Postponed Monday

The game on Monday between the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Lucas Giolito was scheduled to start for the Angels on Monday, with right-hander Graham Ashcraft the intended starter for the Reds. Both hurlers will most likely […]

Tigers Calling Up Parker Meadows

The Detroit Tigers will call up outfield prospect Parker Meadows from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and he'll be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. Meadows is the team's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he earns the call-up to the Show after hitting .256/.337/.474 with an .812 OPS, 19 home […]

Jarren Duran Expected To Be Fine

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) is expected to be fine after leaving Sunday's game early against the New York Yankees with a toe contusion, according to sources. Duran's exit from the series finale in the Bronx was precautionary and no X-rays were needed. Nobody has been flown to Houston for this week's series […]