Byron Buxton is Ready for Rehab Work

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) was able to go through all baseball activities on Friday without any issues. He is likely going to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday, assuming he feels fine. Buxton has missed basically all of August due to a left shoulder subluxation. He should be back in the Twins lineup […]

Pablo Lopez Should Rejoin Rotation Next Week

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the starting rotation by next week. However, the Marlins may decide to have Lopez make another rehab start, which would push him back a bit longer. He's been sidelined since mid-June due to a shoulder issue. Lopez is 5-5 with a 4.23 ERA in […]

Yordan Alvarez Gets Day Off

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Alvarez will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. George Springer will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus lefty Jose Suarez. Springer has been swinging a hot bat […]

Avisail Garcia Will Be Ready on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (oblique) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Garcia has been out of action for the last week or so due to a right oblique issue. He seems to be playing well during his rehab games, so Garcia is on track to rejoin the […]

Andrelton Simmons Activated on Friday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Simmons has missed basically all month due to a sprained left ankle. He did not play in any rehab games, so he'll jump right into the starting lineup for Friday's contest. Simmons will play shortstop and bat seventh […]

Robbie Ray to Rejoin Rotation on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray (back) is scheduled to rejoin the starting rotation on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Ray was able to get through a bullpen session without any issues on Friday. He's been sidelined for a little over a week due to back spasms. Ray won't need a rehab outing and will […]

Darwin Thompson Continues to Impress in Camp

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson has reportedly jumped over veteran back Carlos Hyde on the depth chart. Thompson has been splitting first team reps with starter Damien Williams. He has nine attempts for 52 yards and one reception for 29 yards and a touchdown through two preseason games. The Chiefs are loving what […]

Jon Gray to Undergo Foot Surgery

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (foot) will undergo season-ending foot surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. He will miss the remainder of the 2019 season, but should be ready by the beginning of next spring training. He's been battling this foot issue since the start of August, so the Rockies […]

Jorge Alfaro Has Rest Day on Thursday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Alfaro is actually having a surprisingly decent year at the plate for Miami. He could become the everyday guy for them in the future, but will get a day off to rest here. Bryan Holaday will […]

Roberto Perez Gets A Day Off

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Perez is normally the everyday catcher, but will get a routine day off here. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Noah Syndergaard. Plawecki doesn't have any fantasy […]

Howie Kendrick Starting at First Base

Washington Nationals first baseman Howie Kendrick will join the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Matt Adams normally plays first base, but will get the day off against the left-handed starter. Kendrick will bat fifth and play first versus lefty Steven Brault. Kendrick is batting over .440 in the last seven games, […]

Dansby Swanson Could Return Soon

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (foot) could return at some point during the next six games. He's beginning a rehab assignment on Thursday, but isn't expected to be down there for too long. There is a good chance at Swanson is back in Atlanta by the start of next week, assuming he doesn't suffer any […]

Brandon Lowe is Done for the Season

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (quad) has been shut down for the remainder of the 2019 season, according to manager Kevin Cash. He's been sidelined since July 3 due to a bruised right shin. However, during a rehab game on Wednesday he suffered a left quad strain, so the Rays decided to be cautious […]

Niko Goodrum is Back in the Lineup

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Goodrum missed the last few games due to a sore groin. However, it was a minor issue, so he wasn't forced to land on the injured list. Goodrum will play shortstop and bat cleanup versus righty […]

Danny Santana is Sitting Against White Sox

Texas Rangers first baseman Danny Santana (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Santana will get a routine day off to rest here. He's cooled off with the bat after hitting .391 in July, so maybe a day off will help him get his swing back. Scott […]

Oscar Mercado is Out of the Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Mercado didn't play in Wednesday's game either, but it doesn't appear to be injury related. The Indians have no designated hitter while in NL parks, so they have a bit of a logjam in the […]

Franmil Reyes is Out on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Reyes hasn't been in the lineup all week, but the Indians have been playing without a designated hitter in NL parks. Reyes is hitting .154 since joining the Indians at the trade deadline. Tyler Naquin […]

Chris Davis Remains Out on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Davis will miss his fourth game in a row and isn't expected to see much playing time down the stretch. Davis has sat out in nine of the last 14 games, so that likely […]

Marcus Kemp is Done for the Season

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp (knee) is done for the season after suffering a torn ACL and MCL. Kemp suffered the injury during the second preseason game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. He was great for the Chiefs on special teams last season, so losing him will hurt the team. He wasn't […]

Yoan Moncada Will Be Activated on Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Moncada will end up missing around a month of action due to a strained right hamstring. Outfielder Ryan Cordell has been optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. Fantasy owners will be happy to get Moncada […]

Josh James to Rehab on Thursday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. James has been sidelined since July 23 due to arm fatigue. He'll likely need a few appearances in the minors before he's ready to rejoin the bullpen in Houston. He doesn't have much fantasy value, […]

Ben Zobrist Expected to Rejoin Cubs in September

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist is expected to rejoin the team in September, according to president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. Zobrist has not played with the organization since May due to a personal matter. It's unlikely that he starts when he returns to the Cubs, but will be a helpful option off the bench […]

Buster Posey Sits Out on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran catcher will get a routine day off to rest here. Stephen Vogt will draw the start behind the plate and bat fifth versus righty Yu Darvish. Vogt has been a reliable option as […]

Adam Duvall, Charlie Culberson Starting on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielders Adam Duvall and Charlie Culberson will jump into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The Braves outfield is a little banged up at the moment, so they have to piece things together. Both Duvall and Culberson will draw the start in the outfield against the left-handed starter. Duvall […]

Melky Cabrera Gets Day Off Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Cabrera will get a routine day off here to rest. Pablo Reyes will take over right field and bat sixth versus lefty Patrick Corbin. Reyes has been awful with the bat, so he's not a trustworthy […]

Rougned Odor is Out on Wednesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Odor will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Nick Solak will draw the start at second base and bat sixth versus lefty Patrick Sandoval. Solak doesn't have enough plate appearances […]

Griffin Canning is Sidelined Again

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Canning is dealing with elbow inflammation in his same elbow again. He pitched well during his start on Sunday, but we'll have to see what kind of timetable the team gives him. The Angels may decide to […]

Brock Burke to Start Doubleheader Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Brock Burke will draw the start against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. This will be his major league debut, but he'll be sent down right after this start. He's posting a 3.90 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 62 1/3 innings in the minors this season. He probably won't be the […]

J.T. Realmuto to Play First Base on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is shifting to a new position for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Rhys Hoskins who normally plays first base will serve as the designated hitter while in the AL ballpark. Realmuto will move over to first base and bat second versus lefty Brian Johnson. Andrew Knapp will do […]

Hunter Strickland is Fine for Tuesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (nose) had a weightlifting bar fall on his face during Tuesday's workout. Strickland had an MRI on his nose and it appears to be nothing serious. Sean Doolittle (knee) is sidelined, so Strickland could the first guy called upon in the ninth inning on Tuesday.