Leonys Martin is Not Starting on Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Martin is suffering from some slight tightness in his hamstring. However, he is available to pinch hit and play defense, so it appears this is a minor injury. JaCoby Jones moves to center field and Victor […]

Scooter Gennett Won't Start on Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (shoulder) won't be in the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. Gennett is scheduled to have an MRI on his sore right shoulder. He is available to pinch hit, but he will be shut down from throwing for a few days. This injury likely won't result […]

Miguel Sano Won't Play on Monday

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Miguel Sano (hamstring) won't play against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. This marks the third straight game that Sano has missed due to hamstring tightness. However, Sano was available off the bench on Sunday, so it appears he's close to returning. Eduardo Escobar will draw the start at third base […]

Ricky Rubio Likely Out 10 Days

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio (hamstring) will not play in Game 1 versus the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Rubio could miss 10 days or even the entire round, according to ESPN and other sources. He strained his hamstring in Game 6, but this is an injury that Rubio has dealt with before. Royce O'Neale […]

Luc Mbah a Moute Could Return on Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) believes he'll be ready to play in Sunday's Game 1 contest with the Utah Jazz. "I’ve done some stuff, workouts, a little bit of practice. I’m ready in my mind," said Mbah a Moute. He'll still need to be cleared by the training staff, but remains questionable […]

George Hill Will Play in Game 7

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) will play in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Head coach Ty Lue has not announced the starters, but it is assumed that Hill is going to draw the start at point guard. Hill has missed the last three games, so it's unclear if there are any […]

Stephen Curry is Questionable on Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is questionable for Game 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Head coach Steven Kerr said Curry went through 5-on-5 scrimmage on Friday and is questionable for Game 1. It sounds there won't be a clear indication on his availability until closer to game time. There is […]

Luc Mbah a Moute is Questionable for Game 1

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) is questionable for Game 1 against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said on Friday Mbah a Moute was doubtful, but clearly something has changed. DFS owners likely won't get a final answer until D'Antoni addresses the media pregame on Sunday. Mbah a Moute […]

John Henson is Doubtful for Game 7

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Game 7 versus the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Henson has been sidelined since Game 2, but is traveling with the team to Boston. Thon Maker started at center in Game 6 and finished with four points and seven rebounds in 25 minutes. Tyler Zeller who was […]

Otto Porter Jr. is Questionable for Game 6

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (leg) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors. Porter has played in each of the first five contests of this series. However, it's clear that he is not playing at 100 percent and could miss this important contest. Porter is averaging 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and […]

George Hill is Questionable on Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 versus the Indiana Pacers. Hill has been sidelined the last two games after he tweaked his back earlier in the series. Jose Calderon has started at point guard for Games 4 and 5. He finished with six points, two rebounds and zero assists […]

Fred VanVleet Questionable for Game 6

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 versus the Washington Wizards. VanVleet has missed each of the last three games, but does plan to go through shootaround. He's played a total of three minutes during this series. Delon Wright will serve as the primary backup behind Kyle Lowry if […]

A's Add Wilmer Font To Active Roster

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Wilmer Font has been added to the 25-man roster. The A's acquired Font from the Dodgers in exchange for lefty pitcher Logan Salow. Font was designated for assignment by the Dodgers after allowing 13 runs in 10 1/3 innings. He's expected to join the A's bullpen and pitch in low-leverage situations. […]

Jung Ho Kang Granted Work Visa

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has been granted a work visa to re-enter the United States and "will rejoin the Pirates in the coming days," according to Rob Biertempfel. Kang has not played in the MLB since 2016 and it's unclear what kind of shape he is in currently. This is surprising news, but […]

Ryon Healy Activated on Thursday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list. Healy missed a little over two weeks due to a Grade 2 sprain in his right ankle. He was off to an awful start before the injury, stashing a line of .091/.130/.136. He's worth an add in some deeper leagues […]

Matt Duffy Could Return on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (hamstring) could return from a rehab assignment as early as Friday, according to Marc Topkin. He is progressing well from a right hamstring strain and should be back with the Rays at some point during the weekend. Duffy is worth owning in deeper leagues but does not offer much […]

Mark Trumbo Could Be Activated on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (quadriceps) will play rehab games at Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and Saturday. Trumbo could be activated from the disabled list and be back with the Orioles as early as Tuesday if everything goes well. He missed most of spring training and has not played for the big league club this […]

Zach Britton Throws Side Session on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) threw a side session with good results on Thursday. Britton is likely still a month away from returning as he continues rehab for a ruptured Achilles tendon. It's a good sign to see Britton throwing more often. The Orioles have struggled with Brad Brach and Darren O'Day in the […]

Ian Kennedy Could Start on Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (foot) is reportedly going to make his scheduled start on Sunday. He suffered a bruised right foot during the third inning of his start versus the Brewers on Tuesday. It appears that Kennedy is progressing and is a go for his next start that is scheduled versus the […]

Joe Kelly Will Serve Six-Game Suspension Starting Thursday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly will begin serving his six-game suspension on Thursday. Kelly did appeal the suspension, but it was denied and he'll be eligible to return May 2. Kelly was suspended back on April 12 for intentionally hitting Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin with a pitch during a game against the […]

Steven Wright Making Rehab Start on Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) is reportedly making a rehab start at Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, according to Chad Jennings. He exited early during a rehab start last Friday due to back spasms. He threw a bullpen session on Monday and was reportedly feeling better on Tuesday. However, Wright will have to […]

Luke Bard Likely Heading Back to Twins

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Luke Bard was designated for assignment by the organization on Saturday. His seven-day DFA period ends on Saturday. The Twins can bring the Rule 5 pick back to their organization for $50,ooo and then they can option him to the minors. Bard struck out 13 batters over 11 2/3 innings […]

Aaron Slegers Optioned to Triple-A

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Aaron Slegers has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. He spent one day with the Twins before getting optioned back to the minors to make room for pitcher David Hale, who was claimed off waivers. Slegers has a 2.00 ERA in three starts at Triple-A this season. He pitched briefly […]

Taijuan Walker Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

Arizona Diamondback starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday to repair the UCL tear in his right elbow. The 25-year-old righty is done for the season after making just three starts this season. He should be back on the mound at some point in 2019, but it will likely be […]

Daniel Vogelbach Headed to Triple-A

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach is reportedly headed to Triple-A Tacoma. It appears corner infielder Ryon Healy (ankle) is ready to return to the big league club after a rehab assignment. Vogelbach was decent during his stint in Seattle, but should be left on the waiver wire in all leagues. Healy was struggling before […]

Blake Treinen Says He's Fine After Taking Liner on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shin) says he's fine after taking a liner off his leg during Tuesday's contest. He suffered a bruised right shin and limped off the field. It appears Treinen is fine and is not having any issues on Wednesday. Santiago Casilla earned his first save of the season on Tuesday. […]

Stephen Vogt is Headed to Extended Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) will head to extended spring training on Wednesday. He is reportedly on his way to Arizona and he could be cleared for a minor league rehab assignment next week. Vogt has been sidelined since spring training due to a right shoulder strain. He will likely need roughly 30 at-bats […]

John Henson is Doubtful for Game 6

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Thursday's Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Henson did not travel with the team to Boston for Game 5. He logged in heavy minutes during Games 1 and 2, but has not played in the series since then. Tyler Zeller has been drawing the starts at […]

Tyus Jones Could Return for Game 5

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones (knee) will hopefully be available for Game 5 on Wednesday, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. Jones was able to participate in shootaround after playing just seven minutes in Game 3 and missing Game 4 on Monday. "He will go through [pregame] warmups tonight. Hopefully, he’ll be available," said […]

Luc Mbah a Moute is Making Good Progress

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) began shooting over the weekend. Mbah a Moute injured his shoulder back on April 10 and has not played since then. However, he is happy with his progress, but the Rockets have not given a timetable for Mbah a Moute's return. "He's closer," head coach Mike D'Antoni […]