Christian Yelich On The Bench On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich isn't starting on Friday against the Washington Nationals and left-hander Patrick Corbin. Yelich is hitting .239 with a .371 on-base percentage, six home runs, and seven stolen bases in 321 plate appearances this season. Tyrone Taylor is starting in left field for Yelich and batting leadoff against Corbin. The 27-year-old […]

Hunter Renfroe Not In Friday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe isn't starting on Friday against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Renfroe is batting .256 with a .314 on-base percentage and 22 home runs in 433 plate appearances this season. It'll be J.D. Martinez, Jarren Duran, and Alex Verdugo starting from left to right in the outfield. Considering […]

Nate Lowe Isn't Starting On Friday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe is on the bench for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox and left-handed starter Chris Sale. Lowe has provided both the Rangers and fantasy managers with some quality production this season, batting .247 with a .343 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and six stolen bases in 481 plate […]

Randy Arozarena Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena isn't starting on Friday against the Chicago White Sox. The Rays will take on right-hander Lucas Giolito but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. In 463 plate appearances this season, Arozarena is batting .280 with a .356 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and […]

Anthony Rizzo Not In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo isn't starting on Friday against the Minnesota Twins and left-hander Charlie Barnes. Rizzo is batting .249 with a .347 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, and five stolen bases in 424 plate appearances this season. It'll be Luke Voit starting at first base instead against the Twins and hitting […]

Jazz Chisholm Not In Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday for a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-handed starter Luis Castillo. Chisholm is enjoying a productive rookie season, batting .256 with a .316 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 343 plate appearances. He's getting the day off […]

Omar Narvaez Isn't In Thursday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the lineup on Thursday for a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals and left-handed starter Jon Lester. Narvaez has been plenty productive at the plate for both the Brewers and fantasy managers this season, hitting .288 with a .373 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 332 plate […]

Eugenio Suarez Isn't Starting Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't starting on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Zach Thompson. Suarez is batting .172 with a .258 on-base percentage and 23 home runs in 472 plate appearances this season. He hasn't started since Monday's contest against the Chicago Cubs. Mike Moustakas, who has seen most of the […]

Freddy Peralta Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation. The starter previously exited Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning. Peralta has pitched like an elite pitcher this season, both for the Brewers and for fantasy managers. In 121.1 innings […]

Gary Sanchez Out Of Thursday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez isn't starting on Thursday against right-hander John Gant and the Minnesota Twins. It's a day off for Sanchez, who is batting .218 with a .328 on-base percentage and 17 home runs in 332 plate appearances this season. Kyle Higashioka is getting the start behind the plate in Sanchez's place […]

DJ LeMahieu Isn't Starting On Thursday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu isn't starting on Friday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander John Gant. The veteran infielder is hitting .270 with a .351 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and four stolen bases in 522 plate appearances this season. Rougned Odor is moving over to start at second base in place […]

Nate Lowe Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe isn't starting on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners and left-hander Marco Gonzales. Lowe has been one of Texas' best hitters this season, batting .248 with a .345 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and six stolen bases in 475 plate appearances. However, it'll be Charlie Culberson starting at first base […]

Brian Anderson Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Atlanta Braves and right-handed starter Charlie Morton. Anderson is hitting .245 with a .317 on-base percentage, six home runs, and four stolen bases in 221 plate appearances this season. It'll be Isan Diaz starting at third base instead […]

Kyle Schwarber Not Starting On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber isn't starting on Wednesday against the New York Yankees and left-hander Andrew Heaney. The veteran is batting .257 with a .347 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and a stolen base in 317 plate appearances this season. He's started exclusively at designated hitter for Boston but is getting the day […]

Alek Manoah Placed On Bereavement List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed starting pitcher Alek Manoah on the bereavement list on Wednesday. Players placed on the bereavement miss a minimum of three days and a maximum of seven. Manoah has been one of the best rookie starters in both the Majors and in fantasy baseball this season, pitching to a 3.34 ERA, […]

Rafael Dolis Designated For Assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that relief pitcher Rafael Dolis was designated for assignment. The move was one of a handful of transactions made by the club. Toronto also activated reliever Tim Mayza from the injured list, promoted infielder Kevin Smith, and placed Alex Manoah on the bereavement list. Dolis appeared in 39 […]

Tim Mayza Activated From Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated relief pitcher Tim Mayza (elbow) from the injured list on Wednesday. Mayza has pitched to a 3.75 ERA and a 3.09 FIP in 36 innings for the Blue Jays while striking out 36 batters and walking just nine. The 29-year-old now rejoins a Toronto bullpen that also includes Brad Hand, […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Isn't In Sunday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. isn't starting for the team on Sunday. Toronto will match up with the Seattle Mariners and right-handed starter Logan Gilbert but will do so with Gurriel Jr. on the bench. The 27-year-old is batting .266 with a .298 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and a stolen base in […]

Austin Nola Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola isn't in the lineup on Sunday. Nola will start the game on the bench as the Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Zac Gallen. The catcher is batting .292 with a .393 on-base percentage and a home run in 107 plate appearances so far this season. […]

Wil Myers Isn't In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is on the bench on Sunday. The Padres are taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen but will do so without Myers in the lineup as the outfielder takes a seat with Fernando Tatis Jr. getting his first start in right field. Myers is batting .254 […]

Max Stassi Isn't Starting On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting on Sunday against right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. Stassi has been one of Los Angeles' best hitters this season, batting .283 with a .363 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 212 plate appearances. However, he'll be on the bench on Sunday with Kurt […]

Buster Posey On The Bench Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is getting a day off on Sunday. The Giants will take on the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Jon Gray but will do so without arguably their best hitter. In 310 plate appearances, this season Posey is batting .331 with a .426 on-base percentage and 15 home runs. He'll […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Sunday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman Kris Bryant isn't starting on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran is batting .271 with a .358 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and six stolen bases in 430 plate appearances. He's been particularly effective for both the Giants and fantasy managers since being dealt to San Francisco. In 56 […]

Andrew Vaughn Isn't Starting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn isn't starting on Saturday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Jameson Taillon. Vaughn is hitting .262 with a .331 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and a stolen base in 362 plate appearances this season. The outfielder started the team's last game at designated hitter. He'll be replaced in […]

Blake Treinen Unavailable To Pitch Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen isn't available to pitch on Saturday night against the New York Mets. The veteran recorded four outs in his appearance against the Mets on Friday and previously threw scoreless innings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Overall, Treinen has pitched to a 1.97 ERA, a 2.74 FIP, 56 strikeouts, and 15 […]

Mike Zunino Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with right-hander Kenta Maeda and the Minnesota Twins. Zunino has provided plenty of home runs for both the Rays and fantasy managers in 2021, with 24 home runs in 271 plate appearances so far this season. The 30-year-old is also hitting .209 […]

Kenley Jansen Is Unavailable On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is unavailable to pitch out of the bullpen for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Jansen has pitched to a 2.91 ERA, a 3.61 FIP, 56 strikeouts, 30 walks, and 23 saves in 46.1 innings this season. He previously threw a scoreless inning on Thursday against the Philadelphia […]

Joc Pederson Not In Saturday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson will be on the bench to start Saturday's game. Pederson has generally been starting in center field for Atlanta against right-handed pitchers but will head to the bench as the team matches up with Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Pederson is batting .241 with a .317 on-base percentage, 14 home […]

Carson Kelly Isn't Starting On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly isn't starting on Saturday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Joe Musgrove. Kelly has been plenty productive at the plate for both the Diamondbacks and fantasy managers, batting .262 with a .388 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 232 plate appearances. It'll be Daulton Varsho starting behind the […]

Dominic Smith Not Starting Friday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith isn't starting on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias. Smith is batting .255 with a .318 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 409 plate appearances this season. It'll be Kevin Pillar starting in left field in place of […]