Gary Sanchez Could Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) could begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Sanchez continues to work his way back from a groin issue that has forced him out of action since June 25. Sanchez should be ready to rejoin the Yankees after the All-Star break, assuming he begins […]

Matt Duffy Resting on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It's a rest day for Duffy, so Daniel Robertson will bat second and fill in at third base against righty Kyle Gibson. Robertson does not exactly scream "great DFS option", but with Jake Bauers and […]

Adam Eaton Sitting Out on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Michael A. Taylor will jump into the starting lineup batting seventh and playing center field against lefty Steven Matz. This is clearly just a platoon move to get Taylor in the lineup versus left-handed pitching. […]

Steve Pearce is a Solid Option on Thursday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce will bat cleanup and take over first base duties against left-hander J.A. Happ on Thursday. Mitch Moreland normally plays first base, but will sit this one out. Pearce is hitting .357/.424/.964 with five home runs and 12 RBI against Happ in his career. Pearce has a .991 OPS […]

Yangervis Solarte Sitting Out on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Solarte is hitting .188/.222/.313 in his career versus David Price. Aledmys Diaz will bat ninth and slide over to third base for this contest. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will take over shortstop and bat second […]

Joey Lucchesi Sent Down to Triple-A

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi has been sent down to Triple-A on Thursday. The team has recalled catcher Raffy Lopez to take Lucchesi's spot on the active roster. However, the Padres intend to bring Lucchesi back up four days after the All-Star break. The team is calling this move a 10-day rest period […]

Jonathan Villar Continues to Lose Playing Time

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman/outfielder Jonathan Villar (rest) is out of the starting lineup once again for Thursday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar has played just once over the last four games with no injury reported yet. Brad Miller will bat sixth and play second base against righty Jameson Taillon. It's unclear why the Brewers […]

Ryan Zimmerman Expected to Rejoin Nats After All-Star Break

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) is reportedly feeling good and will begin a rehab assignment on Monday. Manager Dave Martinez believes Zimmerman could be back with the Nats after the All-Star break. Zimmerman has been out since early May, so it would be a little surprising if he was ready that fast. Zimmerman […]

Stephen Strasburg Will Make Second Rehab Start Monday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) reportedly had a strong bullpen session on Thursday. He will make his second rehab start for Potomac on Monday. Assuming everything goes well, Strasburg should be back in the Nationals starting rotation after the All-Star break. He needs to be owned in all leagues and can hopefully stay […]

Travis Shaw Starting Despite Ankle Issue

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (ankle) is in the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday despite rolling his ankle in Wednesday's contest. Shaw was forced to leave early during Wednesday's loss to the Marlins after he rolled his ankle. He also admitted he's been dealing with a sore wrist as well. Shaw […]

Russell Martin is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Luke Maile will bat eighth and start behind the plate against righty Mike Foltynewicz. Martin continues to struggle at the plate, so he's really only worth owning in AL-only leagues right now. Maile is the […]

Brandon Nimmo is Sitting Out on Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Matt Den Dekker will cover center field and bat sixth against righty Vince Velasquez. It appears Nimmo is just getting the day off to rest after struggling a bit over the last couple of games. […]

Tommy Pham Back in the Starting Lineup Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (back) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He'll play center field and bat second against lefty Carlos Rodon. Pham is hitless over his last three games, but could be due for a bounce back game. He should have low ownership in […]

Shohei Ohtani is Not Playing on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against lefty Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners. Albert Pujols will serve as the DH and bat fifth on Wednesday. Pujols does not have good career numbers off Gonzales, so it's better if he's avoided in DFS.

Matt Olson Sitting Out on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (back) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Mark Canha will play first base and bat seventh against righty Lance McCullers Jr. on Wednesday. The good news is that Olson is available off the bench for Wednesday's contest. Fantasy owners should expect Olson […]

Rafael Devers Gets The Night Off Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Eduardo Nunez will slide over to third base and bat seventh against veteran righty Bartolo Colon. This looks like a routine day off for Devers, but he should be owned in just about every […]

Ronald Guzman Sitting Out on Wednesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Ryan Rua will bat ninth and play first base against lefty Chris Sale. Guzman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six games, so he could be a fantasy option […]

Jon Jay Starting in Right Field on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay will bat first and play right field against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Steven Souza Jr. (rest) who normally plays right field will get the day off. The D-Backs will be facing German Marquez who has heavily struggled at home this season. Jay isn't a great fantasy option besides NL-only […]

Marwin Gonzalez Sitting Out on Wednesday

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (wrist, elbow) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Gonzalez was spiked on Tuesday, but was able to avoid any serious injury. He'll sit out a game or two, but reportedly is available off the bench for Wednesday's contest. Tyler White will bat ninth […]

Shin-Soo Choo Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Choo extended his franchise record on-base streak to 48 games on Tuesday. However, Choo will sit out against lefty Chris Sale on Wednesday, because Choo is 2-for-26 lifetime off Sale. Adrian Beltre will serve as […]

James McCann Resting on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. John Hicks will slide over to catcher and bat fourth against righty Ryne Stanek. Hicks normally plays first base for the Tigers, but will be behind the plate on Tuesday in order to give McCann […]

Justin Bour is Sitting on Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Garrett Cooper will bat in the cleanup spot and cover first base against righty Jhoulys Chacin. Bour is getting a rare day off to rest, while the slumping Cooper takes over first base duties on […]

Tyler Saladino Back in the Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Tyler Saladino is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday after getting the day off Monday. Saladino will bat fifth against Marlins' rookie right-hander Pablo Lopez. Saladino is in a favorable part of the batting order and facing a struggling rookie pitcher, but he does not have much upside in fantasy leagues […]

Dominic Smith Sitting Out on Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Wilmer Flores will cover first base and bat in the cleanup spot against rookie right-hander Enyel De Los Santos. Smith has struggled this season, and went 0-for-7 in the doubleheader on Monday. Flores is […]

Michael Conforto is Out on Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ty Kelly will draw the start in left field and bat seventh against righty Enyel De Los Santos. This looks like a normal rest day for Conforto who went 0-for-6 in the doubleheader on Monday. […]

Aaron Altherr is Sitting on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Nick Williams will play right field and bat fifth against righty Drew Gagnon. Altherr only has one hit this month and is not currently worth owning in fantasy leagues. Nick Williams has recorded at least […]

Yan Gomes Sitting on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Roberto Perez will be behind the plate and bat eighth against righty Sal Romano. Gomes has been hitting better lately and is worth a look in fantasy leagues if you're in desperate need of help at […]

Adam Duvall Sitting on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Jesse Winker will play left field and bat sixth against righty Trevor Bauer on Tuesday. Duvall is getting a routine rest day on Tuesday, but is hitting .194/.260/.388 off right-handed pitching this season. However, Duvall does […]

Brock Holt Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Brock Holt is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday after getting two days off. He'll bat sixth and play second base against righty Yovani Gallardo. Eduardo Nunez will get the night off with Holt back in the starting lineup. Holt has been hitting for a solid average this season, but […]

Joey Rickard Starting on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard is starting in right field and batting eighth against righty Masahiro Tanaka and the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Danny Valencia will get the night off with Rickard jumping into the starting lineup. Rickard went 3-for-6 in the doubleheader on Monday, but is not an option in fantasy leagues or […]