J.D. Martinez Aggravates Groin Injury, Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) aggravated his adductor injury while pulling into second base on Wednesday night and is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays as a result. Manager Alex Cora is hoping Martinez can start at some point this weekend against the Baltimore Orioles, but […]

Kyle Tucker Sitting Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Tucker is just getting a normal day of rest, but fantasy managers need to make sure to move him to the bench in leagues that allow daily lineup moves. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger has three home runs and […]

Kris Bryant, Brendan Rodgers Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) and second baseman Brendan Rodgers (back) are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bryant was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with back soreness, so this will be his third straight game on the sidelines. Sam Hilliard will get the start in […]

Max Kepler Homers Twice Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler knocked two home runs in Wednesday's victory over the Detroit Tigers. In addition to the solo shots, he also walked in four plate appearances. Kepler now has three consecutive multi-hit games amid a four-game hit streak, with three homers in his last two contests. For the season, he's slashing .263/.391/.509 […]

Mitch Haniger Not In Thursday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Haniger has been with the team in Tampa this week, but he said on Wednesday that he's not quite 100% and remains on the COVID-19 list. The 31-year-old came down with the virus on April 16 […]

Luis Robert Absent Against Royals

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) is out of the starting lineup yet again on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. This will be the sixth straight game that Robert has been on the sidelines due to groin discomfort. The White Sox aren't going to rush Robert back onto the field, but as of […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/28/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/28/22 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 […]

Padres Place Wil Myers On Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion on Thursday and selected the contract of outfielder Trayce Thompson in a corresponding move. Myers' injured list stint will be retroactive to April 27. The Padres also moved right-hander Austin Adams to the 60-day injured list. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reinstated And Set To Make 2022 Debut

The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday morning. The 24-year-old spent the past week on a rehab assignment at Triple-A and certainly showed that he was back up to speed. Over six games at Triple-A, he slashed .368/.520/.421. Acuna is one of the most valuable players […]

Cedric Mullins Turning A Corner With Four-Game Hit Streak

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins got off to a slow start to the 2022 season, but he's been making some strides offensively over the past week. He's currently riding a four-game hitting streak. Over the course of the four-game stretch, he's walked four time and struck out just once. He's also scored a total of […]

Nick Castellanos Reaches Base Three Times On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos helped the team capture a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in the game. The 30-year-old is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak. He's slashing .329/.392/.529 over 19 games […]

Dylan Carlson Jams His Toe On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (toe) jammed his toe during Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. The injury caused him to be removed from the game before the benches cleared. The Cardinals haven't given any updates on Carlson since the end of the game, but we'd expect to hear something soon. We also […]

Joc Pederson Set For An MRI On Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (groin) is scheduled to get an MRI on his right groin on Thursday. The 30-year-old suffered a groin injury while running the bases during Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. After the game, Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that a trip to the injured list could be in the […]

Joc Pederson Injured Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (leg) left the game early on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics with an undisclosed leg injury. Austin Slater entered the game in center field, while Luis Gonzalez moved to right field. Pederson grabbed at his quadriceps muscle while running the bases in the third inning and was replaced the […]

Moisés Goméz Finding Success At The Plate

St. Louis Cardinals minor league outfielder Moisés Goméz is off to a hot start in his first season with the organization. The Venezuelan product had been cut loose by the Rays in October, culminating his seven-year stint in Tampa Bay's pipeline. In hindsight, the Cardinals loved that move. Goméz has been on a tear all […]

Kyle Tucker Sitting Out On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Glenn Otto and the Texas Rangers. Chas McCormick will be taking over in right field for the game. Tucker has been having a strong series against the Rangers. He went 3-for-4 in Monday's game, then hit a home run and […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Back In The Lineup On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) will be making his return after a one-game absence in Wednesday's game against Michael Wacha and the Boston Red Sox. Gurriel was dealing with hamstring tightness earlier this week. However, manager Charlie Montoyo stated that he was merely held out on Tuesday as a precaution. Through 18 […]

Wil Myers Out With Sore Thumb On Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) is being held out of Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Myers suffered a right thumb injury during Tuesday's game. It was a re-aggravation of an injury that first occurred back on April 12. Matt Beaty will be covering Myers' usual right field post in Wednesday's game. There […]

Bryan Reynolds Activated From COVID Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Bryan Reynolds from the COVID-19-related injured list. According to Pirates manager Derek Shelton, Reynolds will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Reynolds wound up spending just about 24 hours on the COVID list. His teammate, shortstop Cole Tucker, landed on the COVID list […]

Jake Fraley On The Bench Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley isn't starting on Wednesday. The outfielder is hitting .143 with a .231 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 39 plate appearances this season. He started at designated hitter on Tuesday but will head to the bench as the Reds take on the San Diego Padres and […]

Josh Lowe Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe will be on the bench to start Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners and left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales. Lowe is batting .157 with a .232 on-base percentage and a stolen base in 56 plate appearances this season. The Rays will start Randy Arozarena, Kevin Kiermaier, and Manuel Margot from […]

Tyler Naquin Isn't Starting Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfield Tyler Naquin is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the San Diego Padres and left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore. The 31-year-old is batting .250 with a .313 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 48 plate appearances this season. It'll be Aristides Aquino getting the start in right field […]

AJ Pollock Not Starting Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and right-handed starter Zack Greinke. Pollock is batting .211 with a .250 on-base percentage in 20 plate appearances for Chicago this season. Instead, Gavin Sheets will get the start in right field and hit third […]

Luis Robert Remains Out Of The Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Robert hasn't played since last Thursday and he'll miss at least one more game. Adam Engel will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty Zack Greinke on Wednesday. Luckily, Robert said he is […]

Yordan Alvarez Reaches Base Three Times On Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez helped the team capture a 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. He went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored. This was just the second multi-hit game of the year for the 24-year-old. Alvarez was hitting just .158/.238/.421 before this week's series with the […]

Wil Myers Exits With Thumb Soreness On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Myers re-aggravated a right thumb injury in the fifth inning of the game when he hit an inside fastball for a bloop single. The 31-year-old first injured his thumb back on April 12, but it was more swollen this […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/27/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/27/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A loaded Wednesday slate with games running all day. Fortunately, we still get a full-sized eight-game night slate to play, and it's a good one! Let's talk about it.   Top Hitters for 4/27/22 I'm […]

Bryce Harper's Throwing Session Doesn't Go Well

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) said he didn't feel great after playing catch on Tuesday in right field. The Phillies will re-evaluate him on Wednesday, but there is no timetable for when Harper will return to right field. The good news is he won't need to go on the injured list, since he can […]

Mitch Haniger Could Be Activated Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) was reportedly "going through the motions" to return from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday, per interim manager Kristopher Negrón. It was reported that Haniger could be activated on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, but the decision hasn't yet been set in stone. Managers in daily […]

Brandon Marsh Back In The Lineup, Batting Sixth

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He will be playing left field and batting sixth in the game. With his return, Jo Adell is heading to the bench. Marsh missed the team's last two games after coming down with a stomach […]