Luis Robert Retreats To The Bench

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is on the bench on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Robert has been in and out of the lineup (mostly out) with hand/wrist injuries in the month of September, and his production has suffered as a result. He has just one hit in 23 at-bats with eight strikeouts in […]

Starling Marte Hoping To Return Next Weekend

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) hopes to attempt to hit and throw again as early as Wednesday, and he's optimistic that he can return at least in time for the team's big three-game series against the Atlanta Braves next weekend. Marte is recovering from a fractured right middle finger. He tried to do […]

Brandon Nimmo Injures Quad Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (quadriceps) left the game early on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers with left quadriceps tightness. Nimmo went 1-for-1 and stole a base in the first inning before leaving the game, so perhaps he injured his leg on his stolen base. Until we know more on the severity of his […]

Jorge Mateo Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning. Mateo is batting .220 with a .267 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 30 stolen bases in 484 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Gunnar Henderson moving to shortstop with Ramon […]

Luis Arraez Not Starting Wednesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Daniel Lynch. Arraez has been one of Minnesota's best position players this season, hitting .314 with a .373 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and four stolen bases in 563 plate appearances. Instead, […]

Nick Senzel To Miss The Rest Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) said he broke his toe on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and will miss the rest of the 2022 season. Senzel crashed into the outfield wall on Tuesday while trying to make a catch. Although he played in a career-high 110 games this year in his fourth major-league […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/21/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/21/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Lots of good night action on this Wednesday, it's another night when I'm inclined to save some money at pitching to get some of these expensive bats! Let's talk about the slate!   Top Hitters […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton made his one hit count in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Pirates, going 1-for-4 with a walk-off grand slam, a walk, and three strikeouts. Stanton lined a ninth-inning Wil Crowe offering just over the left-field wall with the bases loaded to give the Yankees the win. The veteran […]

Aaron Judge Hits 60th Home Run Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge achieved one record and got one step closer to another in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Pirates, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Judge's 60th HR of the season came in the bottom of the ninth inning to kick off what would be […]

Will Robertson Showing Progress

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Will Robertson, 24, was drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. He has made a slow but steady ascension in the Jays' farm system, reaching Double-A in 2022. With the New Hampshire affiliate, Robertson has boasted solid power but struggled with discipline, striking out too much and walking […]

Brandon Marsh Injured Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) left Tuesday's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays with "left knee discomfort," and he'll be evaluated further. Marsh went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in the contest before being replaced by Dalton Guthrie in right field. Matt Vierling shifted from right field to center field. It's now the second […]

Julio Rodriguez Back In Seattle's Lineup Tuesday

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is back in center field and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. The Mariners were optimistic that the 21-year-old All-Star would avoid the injured list, and they were right. He will return to the lineup on Monday after taking 30 to […]

Harrison Bader Making Yankees Debut Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is making his debut with the team on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis Ortiz. Bader is starting in center field and is batting seventh. The 28-year-old is mostly known for his defense in center field and […]

Yordan Alvarez Sitting Against Lefty Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan. Alvarez is receiving a normal day of rest against the tough left-hander. He's been a must-start in fantasy all year, but especially of late, as he's hitting .370 (20-for-54) with six home runs, […]

Cedric Mullins Not Starting On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Joey Wentz. The 27-year-old is batting .262 with a .324 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 31 stolen bases in 611 plate appearances this season. Ryan McKenna will step in as the team's […]

Cody Bellinger Not In Game 1 Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is on the bench Tuesday for the first game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. The 26-year-old is batting .200 with a .261 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 505 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will instead go with […]

Mookie Betts Not Starting Game 1 On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Betts is hitting .273 with a .345 on-base percentage, 34 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 583 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will instead start Joey Gallo in right […]

Nick Solak Shut Down For The Year

Texas Rangers outfielder Nick Solak (foot) will be shut down for the rest of the season with what's being called a "small" fracture in his right foot. Solak was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, but he was hit by a pitch last Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. He was […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 24

Welcome back, RotoBallers! September is more than halfway complete. We're heading into Week 25 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season is winding down. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 24. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/20/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/20/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I have rarely seen slates with this much offensive upside. We're going to focus closely on that today, and probably make some incredibly risky plays at pitcher so we can get these huge bats on […]

Jon Berti Homers, Steals Two Bases Monday

Miami Marlins utilityman Jon Berti had a great offensive game in Monday's 10-3 win over the Cubs. Berti went 3-for-5 with two singles, a solo home run, two RBI, and two stolen bases. The 32-year-old has provided most of his fantasy value in the form of speed and versatility, slashing .249/.335/.351 with four HR, 26 […]

Heliot Ramos Optioned To Triple-A Monday

The San Francisco Giants optioned outfielder Heliot Ramos to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday and reinstated Austin Slater from the injured list in a corresponding move. Ramos has seen just 20 at-bats with the Giants in 2022, hitting only .100 with four runs over that span. The rookie will return to Triple-A, where he is hitting […]

Juan Yepez Recalled, Nolan Gorman Optioned Monday

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled outfielder Juan Yepez from Triple-A Memphis and optioned Nolan Gorman on Monday. Yepez has logged 229 plate appearances with the Cardinals in 2022, hitting .252 with 11 homers, 24 runs, and 27 RBI. The rookie outfielder is expected to help out in the outfield in St. Louis with Tyler O'Neill […]

Kris Bryant Takes Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) took batting practice on Monday. Bryant, who has been out since July 31, wants to play again this season. He has been increasing his baseball activities in the last week, but with time running out in the 2022 regular season, it remains to be seen if the 30-year-old […]

Randy Arozarena Back In Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Luis Garcia, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Arozarena will return after missing the last two games, but he's ready to go to begin the week and should be returned to all […]

Julio Rodriguez Remains Out Monday

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, Rodriguez took 30 to 35 swings off a tee on Sunday and is "feeling better," according to manager Scott Servais. There is no timetable for Rodriguez's return, but an injured […]

Robbie Grossman Not Starting Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Robbie Grossman isn't in the team's starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Washington Nationals and right-hander Cory Abbott. The outfielder is batting .214 with a .317 on-base percentage, seven home runs and six stolen bases in 441 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Eddie Rosario […]

Mike Trout Isn't In Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout isn't in the team's starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. The 30-year-old is hitting .276 with a .364 on-base percentage, 36 home runs, and a stolen base in 437 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Magneuris […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/19/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/19/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Harrison Bader Likely To Return Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will likely be activated from his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Bader hasn't played in a major-league game since June 26 when he was with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was put in a protective walking boot after going on a minor […]