Brandon Nimmo Not Playing Against Royals

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (quadriceps) said he's at about 90 percent on Wednesday but won't be in the lineup due to left-quadriceps tightness. Nimmo is day-to-day and not particularly worried about the injury, so there's a good chance he'll be back in the lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the Kansas […]

Byron Buxton Scratched With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals with right-hamstring tightness. With Buxton sitting, Edouard Julien will serve as the designated hitter and bat second, while Jorge Polanco will play the keystone and hit third against Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson. When it comes to Buxton, […]

Mickey Moniak Dealing With Sore Foot

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (foot) is dealing with a sore foot after fouling a ball off of it, but he has been playing through the issue. It's part of the reason why the team called up Jordyn Adams. Moniak is likely to get a day off in the coming days. The 25-year-old didn't […]

Dominic Canzone Getting Another Start For Mariners

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Dominic Canzone is getting the start again in left field and is hitting seventh in the lineup on Wednesday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford. Canzone made his debut with the M's on Tuesday and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored after coming over from the Arizona […]

Teoscar Hernandez Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is back in the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon to take on Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford. Hernandez was held out of the starting lineup for Tuesday night's contest due to the outfielder drawing significant interest prior to the MLB trade deadline but the club ended up hanging on to […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/23): 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 in the early going, 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Mookie Betts, Bo Bichette, J.T. Realmuto, Starling Marte, Josh Naylor, more

There are always plenty of key fantasy hitters in the injury headlines, but this week's list of players has no shortage of star power. That said, fantasy managers will need to be ready to pivot. Let's take a look at injured hitters Mookie Betts, Bo Bichette, J.T. Realmuto, Starling Marte, and Josh Naylor. This is […]

Esteury Ruiz Goes Hitless In Third Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his third minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Ruiz started in center field and played seven innings before departing. The 24-year-old speedster has been feeling good, so he should be able to return from the injured list sooner than […]

Sal Frelick Out Wednesday, X-Rays Come Back Negative

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Sal Frelick is getting the day off on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals after crashing into the right-field wall on Tuesday night. Frelick said he's pretty bruised up, but X-rays came back negative, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Thursday to […]

Gabriel Gonzalez Homers To Extend Hit Streak

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Gabriel Gonzalez hit a home run to extend his hit streak to 14 games in a 2-for-5 showing for High-A Everett. The hit streak stretches back to his time with Single-A Modesto, where he slashed .348/.403/.530 with nine home runs, 51 runs, 54 RBI, and eight stolen bases. Through 10 games […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/2/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! After a relatively active trade deadline, it's time for the postseason push. Some teams went all-in (Astros), while others waved the white flag (Mets). We know the rosters for the remainder of the DFS season and can buckle down to win […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/23): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a few matinee games on Getaway Day this week, but of course, both FanDuel and DraftKings chopped off the afternoon games. We still have four early games (classified as very early on FD) and at least both sites are on the same page this week as they both left off the game in […]

Brandon Nimmo Dealing With Quad Tightness

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (quadriceps) was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals with quadriceps tightness, according to manager Buck Showalter. Nimmo was held out of the lineup for the first time since early June after his quadriceps muscle tightened up on him during batting practice before the game. It […]

Anthony Santander Hits Grand Slam Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander played his part at the plate in Tuesday's 13-3 win over the Blue Jays. Santander went 3-for-4 with two singles, an eighth-inning grand slam, and a walk. The 28-year-old has been a consistent contributor of power this season, slashing .261/.335/.482 with 19 HR and 62 RBI. He should continue to […]

Charlie Blackmon Not Ready To Go On Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) took part in pre-game activities on Monday and didn't feel that his right hand, which he fractured in June, was ready for game action in the minor leagues just yet on a rehab assignment. Blackmon was originally scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque this week, but […]

Starling Marte Could Return Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is taking full batting practice in Kansas City on Tuesday. His return is imminent, but his activation from the injured list won't happen on Tuesday, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte is likely to return to the Mets on Wednesday. The 34-year-old veteran hasn't played since the middle […]

Nolan Jones Returns For Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against San Diego Padres right-hander Pedro Avila after leaving Monday's game early with mild cramping. Jones is starting in right field and is hitting sixth in the batting order. In his first full big-league season, the 25-year-old left-handed hitter is batting an […]

Tommy Pham Traded To Diamondbacks

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham was expected to be moved all week long and will now be a last-second deadline move. The 35-year-old is headed to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for 17-year-old shortstop Jeremy Rodriguez. This was probably the best deal the Mets were going to get on the impending free agent. Pham […]

Mookie Betts Returns To Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ankle) is back in right field and batting in his customary leadoff spot on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Fantasy managers will want to get the 30-year-old superstar back in their starting lineups as well after he missed the last few games with right-ankle soreness. Betts is setting […]

Yordan Alvarez Retreats To Bench Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. With Alvarez out, Yainer Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. This will be Alvarez's first game out since he returned from the injured list last Wednesday. Since […]

Brendan Donovan To Have Season-Ending Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) will have season-ending surgery on Wednesday to fix a flexor strain in his right arm. The injury has been the reason why Donovan hasn't been able to play defense for the Cardinals since late June. As long as Donovan doesn't have any setbacks, he should be good to […]

Aaron Judge Managing Soreness In His Toe

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is dealing with some soreness in his big right toe, which is why he's serving as the designated hitter on Tuesday for the second day in a row against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin. The Yankees are hopeful that Judge's soreness will continue to get better, according […]

Tommy Edman Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Zack Thompson from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Edman returns to St. Louis after missing three weeks with right-wrist inflammation, but he's a candidate to be moved at Tuesday's deadline, so he might not be […]

Cubs Moving On From Trey Mancini

The Chicago Cubs are "planning to remove" Trey Mancini from their roster, according to Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation. As of now, it's unclear whether Mancini will be traded, designated for assignment, or released. However, his time in Chicago is over. The 31-year-old is in the midst of a frustrating season, slashing .234/.299/.336 with a […]

Giancarlo Stanton Sitting Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Aaron Judge is still serving as the designated hitter and batting second, while Jake Bauers is in right field and hitting leadoff against Rays right-hander Zach Eflin. Stanton has started the last 18 games, […]

Harrison Bader Drawing Trade Interest, Absent From Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader is generating interest ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. It's also worth noting that he isn't in the Yankees' starting lineup for Tuesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. While it remains to be seen whether New York wants to trade Bader specifically, there […]

Drew Gilbert, Ryan Clifford Traded To Mets

The New York Mets have acquired top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford from the Houston Astros in exchange for ace Justin Verlander, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. This is quite the haul considering FanGraphs ranked Gilbert and Clifford as the Astros' No. 1 and No. 2 prospects, respectively. Gilbert, 22, has split […]

Jordan Luplow Designated For Assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays have designated outfielder Jordan Luplow for assignment following the club's acquisition of shortstop Paul DeJong from the St. Louis Cardinals. Relief pitcher Matt Svanson, the return in exchange for DeJong, was assigned to Double-A in an additional roster move on Tuesday. Luplow, 29, got into just seven games with the Blue […]

Dylan Carlson Being Pursued By Yankees

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson is being targeted by the New York Yankees prior to Tuesday's 6 pm ET MLB trade deadline. The 24-year-old outfielder, along with fellow 24-year-old outfielder Alex Burleson, have reportedly been the names most discussed by the Cardinals at the moment. For his part, Carlson has three more years of […]

Alec Burleson, Dylan Carlson Being Heavily Discussed In Trade Talks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Alec Burleson and Dylan Carlson are the two names being most discussed by the club in trade talks following their deal of Paul DeJong to the Toronto Blue Jays. It was been widely known the Cardinals are full-blown sellers amidst a disappointing season while the club has also shipped left-hander Jordan […]