Jay Bruce Should Avoid Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (hamstring) is expected to avoid a trip to the injured list. Bruce left Saturday's game due to left hamstring tightness. The injury is considered day-to-day, so the Phillies hope that he just needs a few days off to rest. Nick Williams will cover left field and bat sixth versus righty […]

Robinson Cano Activated, Starting Sunday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quad) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Cano has been banged up all season it seems like, so hopefully it's behind him now. He'll bat fifth and play second base versus righty Dakota Hudson. It's surprising to see Cano lower than the three spot […]

Noah Syndergaard Placed on Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Syndergaard suffered a right hamstring strain during Saturday's start. The team only expects him to miss one start, but he'll undergo an MRI on Sunday. More information about his timetable should be known after the MRI.

Andrew Benintendi Scratched from Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team has not announced why Benintendi is out of the lineup. Eduardo Nunez will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth versus lefty John Means. Nunez has one hit over his last […]

Nomar Mazara to Undergo MRI

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. Maraza has been dealing with right hamstring tightness lately, so the team would like to see how severe it is. Hunter Pence will play right field and bat third versus righty Sonny Gray on Sunday. Pence has been tough to stop […]

Tommy La Stella Returns to the Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella (forearm) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. La Stella missed the last two games with tightness in his left arm. He will bat leadoff and play second base versus righty Ryne Stanek on Sunday. La Stella is a strong fantasy […]

Marcell Ozuna Sits on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Mets. This is a rare day off for Ozuna, so he should be back in there next game. Jose Martinez will cover left field and bat cleanup versus lefty Jason Vargas. Martinez has just 14 […]

Jake Faria Recalled on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Faria has been recalled from Triple-A on Saturday. Faria has pitched most of the season in Triple-A despite starting the season with Tampa Bay. Faria has a 5.14 ERA in six starts and nine relief appearances. He's someone that could pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen or make a […]

Jonathan Lucroy Sits on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Lucroy is having a down year and will get a routine day off here. Kevan Smith will draw the start behind the plate and bat cleanup versus righty Charlie Morton. Smith is in a […]

Tyler Glasnow Throws Off The Mound

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) threw off the mound to a catcher from roughly 50 feet on Saturday. Glasnow landed on the injured list May 10 due to a right forearm strain. Glasnow avoided Tommy John surgery and could begin throwing bullpen sessions next week. He was fantastic before getting injured, so […]

Brandon Lowe is Sitting on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Lowe will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Joey Wendle will take over second base and bat ninth versus lefty Jose Suarez. Wendle isn't a great DFS option here, […]

Cody Allen Designated for Assignment

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen has been designated for assignment. Allen began the season as the Opening Day closer, but quickly fell from grace. He signed a one year deal with Los Angeles in the off-season, so not a huge loss for the team. He had a 6.29 ERA in 25 appearances and […]

Edwin Encarnacion is Sitting Out on Friday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The veteran slugger will get a routine day off here to rest. Daniel Vogelbach will slide over to first base and bat cleanup versus righty Chris Bassitt. Vogelbach has been fantastic with the bat lately […]

Franmil Reyes is Out Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Reyes has been a home run machine this season, hitting 19 bombs already, but will get a rest day here. Josh Naylor will cover right field and bat second versus righty Jeff Hoffman. Naylor isn't […]

Nelson Cruz Gets Day Off Friday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Jorge Polanco will serve as the designated hitter and bat second versus righty Brad Keller. Polanco has been fantastic this season and […]

Brandon Drury is Starting in Right Field

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Brandon Drury will get the start in the outfield versus the Houston Astros on Friday. Teoscar Hernandez (rest) normally roams center field, but will get a day off to rest here. Randal Grichuk will slide over from right field and play center field on Friday. Drury bats eighth and starts in […]

Maikel Franco on the Bench Friday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Franco is not having the comeback season that many hoped that he would. He continues to struggle, so he'll take a seat on Friday. Sean Rodriguez will bat seventh and play third base versus lefty […]

Kevin Kiermaier Takes A Seat Versus Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Kiermaier will take the day off here against the left-handed starter. Guillermo Heredia will cover center field and bat ninth versus lefty Andrew Heaney. Heredia doesn't have much fantasy value besides speed, so he […]

Gregory Polanco is Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Polanco has been hard to watch at the plate over the last few weeks. Bryan Reynolds will take over right field and bat second versus righty Trevor Richards. Reynolds has a strong ability to get on […]

Joey Votto Returns to the Lineup

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) returns to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Votto left Wednesday's game early due to back tightness. The Reds didn't play on Thursday, but Votto feels good enough to play here. He'll bat second and play first base versus righty Jesse Chavez. Fantasy owners […]

Jesse Winker is Out Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Winker hasn't been great this season, but hits well enough to start most games, but he'll take a seat to rest here. Jose Peraza will draw the start in left field and bat seventh versus righty […]

Hunter Pence Takes A Seat

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rangers are playing in a National League park, so they won't have a designated hitter. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Tyler Mahle. Choo hasn't hit well over the last […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Getting the Start on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon will draw the start against the New York Mets on Friday. This was likely going to happen, but the Cardinals have made it official now. Adam Wainwright (hamstring) is sidelined, so Poncedeleon will make the start. He pitched well during his last start, so he could be a […]

Michael Chavis Will Bat Leadoff On Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Michael Chavis is moving up in the batting order for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Chavis is normally someone who bats sixth or lower in the order on most days. However, Chavis will bat leadoff and play first base versus righty Luis Ortiz on Friday. Chavis is hitting .273 […]

Christian Walker is Sitting on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. Walker has been swapping with Kevin Cron at first base lately, so Walker will sit this one out. Cron will draw the start at first base and bat sixth versus righty Max Scherzer. Cron can […]

Corey Seager Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The MRI results showed a Grade 1-2, so Seager could be looking at some significant time on the sidelines. Chris Taylor will cover shortstop and bat fifth versus lefty Jon Lester on Thursday. Taylor should take over a majority of […]

Noah Syndergaard Expected to Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (illness) is expected to make his scheduled start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Syndergaard has been battling strep throat this week, but expects to be fully recovered by Saturday. He comes into this contest with a 4.45 ERA and 88 strikeouts with 22 walks in 14 […]

David Fletcher is Back in the Lineup

Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Fletcher (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fletcher missed a few games earlier this week due to left shoulder discomfort. He's been a bright spot for the Angels offense this season. Fletcher will bat leadoff and cover third base versus […]

Niko Goodrum Returns to the Lineup

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Goodrum missed Wednesday's game due to a knee contusion. He'll bat sixth and cover shortstop versus righty Homer Bailey on Thursday. Goodrum isn't much of a fantasy option here, even against Bailey who has struggled.

Dwight Smith Takes Batting Practice

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith (concussion) is scheduled to take batting practice on Thursday. Smith has been sidelined the last week due to a concussion. He has not cleared the concussion protocol yet but is hopeful that he can get back in the lineup this weekend. He's been one of the few bright spots for the […]