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Jose Bautista, Devin Mesoraco Out on Monday
New York Mets corner infielder/outfielder Jose Bautista and catcher Devin Mesoraco are out of Monday's starting lineup. Brandon Nimmo will bat sixth and play right field against righty Homer Bailey. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth on Monday. Plawecki can be avoided in fantasy leagues and DFS contests, but […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Melky Cabrera Sitting Out on Monday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Cabrera is hitting .097/.097/.097 off righty Kyle Gibson in his career, so he'll sit this one out. Brandon Guyer will bat ninth and play right field for the Indians on Monday. Guyer has not seen much […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Yan Gomes Remains Out of the Lineup on Monday
Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This marks the third straight game that Gomes has been out of the lineup. However, Gomes is feeling much better on Monday and could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Jay Bruce Could Return Soon
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) "is getting really anxious" to return, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Bruce has been sidelined since June 17 die to a hip strain. The Mets have reportedly put an "aggressive" plan in place to get Bruce back on the field. However, Bruce's bat has been awful this […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Adeiny Hechavarria Traded to Pirates
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed pitcher Matt Seelinger. The Rays designated Hechavarria for assignment on Wednesday, but it wasn't because of poor play. He's a solid defender and is hitting .258/.289/.332 with three home runs and 26 RBI in 61 games with the […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Steven Matz Throwing Bullpen Session
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (arm) will throw a bullpen session on Monday. The Mets are going to wait and see how he feels on Tuesday before deciding what to do next. Matz went down last week, but there is a chance that he could return as early as this week. Corey Oswalt […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Sandy Alcantara Throwing Bullpen Session Monday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (arm) will throw a bullpen session on Monday. The Marlins have not decided whether they will activate Alcantara or if he'll go on a rehab assignment. Alcantara has been on the disabled list since early July, but could be back soon. However, he should only be worth a look […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Tyler O'Neill Placed on 10-Day DL
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. He was scratched from Saturday's lineup and will now get a few days off to rest. Adolis Garcia has been called up to take O'Neill's spot on the active roster. Harrison Bader is expected to see everyday playing […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Robinson Cano to Begin Rehab Assignment Monday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. Cano is eligible to return from his 80-game PED suspension on August 14. He will be taking reps at first base and third base in preparation for a possible utility role once activated.
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Athletics Acquire Mike Fiers
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers has been traded to the Oakland Athletics on Monday. In exchange for Fiers the Tigers will receive two players to be named later or cash considerations. Fiers holds a 3.48 ERA and 87/26 K/BB ratio in 119 innings over 21 starts with Detroit this season. Left-handed pitcher Jeremy Bleich […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
George Springer Placed on 10-Day DL
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list as of Monday. Springer injured his thumb during a slide on Sunday and is expected to miss roughly two weeks. Derek Fisher has been recalled to take Springer's spot on the active roster. Tony Kemp could see more action with Springer […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Nick Ahmed Not Starting on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Ahmed is getting a much deserved day off, while Ketel Marte bats seventh and plays shortstop against righty Chris Stratton. Marte has been hot over the last week and could be a cheap DFS option […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Steven Souza Jr. Out on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Souza will get a day off after playing in four straight contests. Jon Jay will lead off and play right field against righty Chris Stratton. Jay is hitting .391/.417/.522 over the last week, so […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Delino DeShields Scratched From Lineup on Friday
Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (head) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Friday. DeShields is reportedly battling a headache, so he'll sit out of Friday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles. Carlos Tocci will bat ninth and play center field against righty David Hess. However, Tocci is not much of a fantasy option and […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Dee Gordon is in the Lineup on Friday
Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Dee Gordon (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It was unclear whether or not Gordon would start on Friday after he suffered an ankle injury on Thursday. Gordon will lead off and play second base against lefty Ryan Borucki on Friday.
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Logan Forsythe Starting on Friday
Minnesota Twins infielder Logan Forsythe is batting fifth and playing second base against Royals' righty Heath Fillmyer on Friday. Forsythe was acquired in a four-player deal that sent second baseman Brian Dozier to the Dodgers. This will be Forsythe's first start in a Twins uniform. However, he's hitting .231/.294/.324 off right-handed pitching this season, so […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Ryan Braun is Out of the Lineup Friday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/first baseman Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. The Brewers stacked up on hitters during the last couple of weeks, so Braun is just the odd man out on Friday. Eric Thames will play right field and bat seventh against righty German Marquez. […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Willy Adames is Sitting Out Friday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Adames is hitting just .188/.247/.271 off right-handed pitching this season, but seemed to be heating up a bit lately. Daniel Robertson will draw the start at shortstop and bat sixth against righty Lucas Giolito […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Jose Bautista Starting at First Base, Wilmer Flores Sitting
New York Mets corner infielder/outfielder Jose Bautista will draw the start at first base and bat second against righty Anibal Sanchez on Friday. Bautista has not played much first base during his career, but he'll get an opportunity with Wilmer Flores (rest) out of the starting lineup. This seems like a favorable matchup for Bautista, […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Dansby Swanson is Out on Friday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Swanson is hitting .200/.294/.267 over the last two weeks, so he'll get a chance to rest on Friday. Charlie Culberson will bat eighth and play shortstop against righty Jacob deGrom. Culberson can be avoided in […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
David Freese Batting Cleanup on Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates corner infielder David Freese will remain in the starting lineup for Friday's game. Freese will bat fourth and play first base against righty John Gant. This season Freese is hitting .299/.352/.515 with five home runs and 24 RBI against right-handed pitching. Freese is not normally someone you would count on in fantasy sports, […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Tyler O'Neill Starting, Harrison Bader Sitting
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill will bat fifth and play center field against Pittsburgh Pirates righty Chris Archer on Friday. Harrison Bader who started on Thursday will get the day off on Friday. It appears that O'Neill and Bader are going to split time in center field for the rest of the season. That […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Asdrubal Cabrera Not in the Lineup Friday
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Miami Marlins. Cabrera has played a bunch since joining the Phillies, so he's earned a day off. Scott Kingery will start at shortstop and bat eighth against righty Trevor Richards. Kingery is not worth considering in DFS contests […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Chris Owings Optioned, Andrew Chafin Activated
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Chris Owings has been optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday. Owings is hitting .198/.267/.287 this season and has continued to struggle throughout the 2018 season. Relief pitcher Andrew Chafin has been activated off paternity leave on Friday. He's been solid out of the bullpen for Arizona, but does not hold much fantasy […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Ryan Zimmerman Back in the Lineup Friday
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is back in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. Zimmerman sat out in Thursday's contest and has seen his playing time decrease lately. He will start at first base and bat seventh against righty Anthony DeSclafani on Friday. Zimmerman could be an option in DFS […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Tucker Barnhart Resting on Friday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. Barnhart is hitting .317/.411/.460 off left-handed pitching this season, but the Reds felt he needed a day off. Curt Casali will start behind the plate and bat seventh against lefty Gio Gonzalez. Casali is not worth […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Tyler Naquin Undergoes Surgery Friday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin (hip) underwent hip surgery on Friday that will sideline him for the next two months. This surgery will basically end his 2018 campaign, but this should not impact most fantasy owners. Naquin was hitting .264/.295/.356 with three homers and 23 knocked in during 61 games with Cleveland this season. He […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Andrew Miller Activated on Friday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) has been activated off the 60-day disabled list on Friday. Miller has been out since May 26 due to a knee injury. Zach McAllister has been designated for assignment to make room for Miller on the 25-man roster. It's unclear where Miller will pitch in the Indians bullpen, […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Dee Gordon Not Expected to Miss Much Time
Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Dee Gordon (ankle) is not expected to miss much time after suffering an ankle injury on Thursday. However, Mariners manager Scott Servais said they don't have an update on the severity of the injury yet. The Mariners will need to wait and see how Gordon is once he gets to the […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago
Brian Duensing to DL, Randy Rosario Recalled
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday. He's struggled heavily this season and should not be owned in fantasy leagues. Rosario has a respectable 1.97 ERA in 32 innings this season, but only holds value in fantasy leagues that use holds as a category. He […]
Andy Webb 7 years ago