David Price Now Part Of Dodgers Starting Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander David Price is basically now a part of the team's starting rotation, manager Dave Roberts said on Friday. Los Angeles is without starting pitchers Clayton Kershaw (forearm) and Trevor Bauer, who is on indefinite administrative leave due to sexual-assault allegations. Giving Price the bump into the starting rotation may not sound like […]

Jimmy Nelson Goes Back On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 32-year-old right-hander is experiencing a left lumbar strain, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reported. This isn't the first time Nelson has battled injuries this season, having missed a couple of weeks earlier in the year with right forearm […]

Jon Lester Gets The Start Saturday Against The Giants

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester will get the start against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. The veteran lefty continues to have difficulty pitching deep into games, only going 3 1/3 innings in his last start on July 5 while giving up six hits, including one home run. Lester has had a down season […]

Odubel Herrera Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (ankle, wrist) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Enquirer reported. Herrera told reporters he has a sore ankle and sore wrist, and manager Joe Girardi confirmed the outfielder is "a little banged up" but could potentially come off the bench. Herrera […]

Max Stassi Catching Shohei Ohtani On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi will catch Shohei Ohtani and bat fifth against right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. He hasn't caught for the Angels ace since April 4. Angels manager Joe Maddon told reporters he likes the matchup between Stassi and Eovaldi, which makes sense since the 30-year-old […]

Tyler O'Neill Back In The Lineup On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) is back in the lineup and batting fourth on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. The 26-year-old had been considered day-to-day since being hit in the pinkie finger during an at-bat on Saturday. O'Neill has been solid this season, hitting .277/.332/.559 with 15 home runs, 36 RBI, six […]

Buster Posey Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (thumb) is out of Tuesday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic reported. This is the second game Posey has missed since taking a foul tip off of his left thumb in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is still considered day-to-day, though, so fantasy managers […]

Erick Fedde Getting The Start On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (oblique) has been activated from the injured list and will get the start Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reported. Fedde has been sidelined since June 27 with an oblique strain. The 28-year-old's return seems rushed, but may be necessary for a Nationals […]

Michael Pineda To Start On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (elbow) will be activated from the injured list on Wednesday and start against the Chicago White Sox, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reported. Pineda has been sidelined since mid-June with right elbow inflammation and allowed four earned runs with one strikeout and three walks through four innings pitched in […]

Trea Turner Back In The Lineup On Monday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) returned to the lineup on Monday to face the San Diego Padres. Turner missed four straight games after jamming his finger sliding into third base last week. His return is good news for fantasy managers, given that the 28-year-old is hitting .318/.367/.513 with 14 home runs, 38 RBI and […]

Nelson Cruz Visits Doctors On Monday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) was sent to see doctors on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the Pioneer Press reported. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Cruz has been suffering from chest and cold-like symptoms for a few weeks and has developed neck stiffness because of violent coughing. Cruz is still considered day-to-day and has been […]

Anthony Rendon, Taylor Ward Out Of Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) and outfielder Taylor Ward (finger) will be out of the lineup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, manager Joe Maddon said. Rendon left during the sixth inning of Sunday's 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles with left hamstring tightness. Rendon has been sidelined multiple times this […]

Sammy Long Placed On 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 25-year-old lefty could be back in the starting rotation after the All-Star break if the back injury isn't too serious, although his last two appearances make his future in the starting rotation a bit unclear. Long struggled in […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Day Off On Friday

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa got the day off on Friday after playing in 81 games so far this season. The 26-year-old cooled off a bit in June after hitting .311/.351/.453 in May, but he is also having the best season of his career to date, recording 90 hits with six home runs and 28 RBI. […]

Jeurys Familia Activated From Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Familia suffered a right hip impingement on June 21 but had a very successful rehab assignment and was activated on the first day he was eligible. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 3.63 ERA and one save on the […]

Kyle Tucker Scratched From Lineup On Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) has been scratched from Friday's lineup against the Cleveland Indians. Tucker was sidelined late due to back spasms, the team reported. Hopefully for fantasy managers, the 24-year-old isn't out of the lineup for long, since he is coming off of a strong June and is hitting .264/.323/.476 on the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In The Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) is back in the lineup and batting leadoff on Friday against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Acuna was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to mid-back tightness, then came in off the bench and went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit single. The 23-year-old's return to the lineup is good […]

Trea Turner Out Of The Lineup Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old infielder jammed his finger while sliding into third base on a triple in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays to complete the third cycle of his career. The injury is extra […]

Yoan Moncada Possibly Out All Weekend

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) is expected to miss the team's weekend series against the Detroit Tigers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reported. Moncada exited Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins after bruising his right hand while trying to slide into third base. The good news for fantasy managers is that Moncada, who […]

Victor Gonzalez To Serve As Opener Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Victor Gonzalez will get the start on Thursday as the opener as the team visits the Washington Nationals. Tony Gonsolin was originally slated to start the game, although it is possible the impending rain delay prompted skipper Dave Roberts to save Gonsolin for a start over the weekend. It doesn't […]

Miguel Rojas Back In Lineup On Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (illness) returns to the lineup and will bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 32-year-old was day-to-day with a non-COVID-19-related illness. Rojas is hitting .256/.328/.406 on the season but cooled off a bit in June, registering just six hits and one home run in 36 plate appearances. […]

Evan Marshall Placed On Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Evan Marshall (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a strained right flexor, the team announced. Marshall exited Tuesday night's 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins with right forearm soreness, allowing two runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning before Ryan Burr took over […]

Michael Kopech Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list, the team announced on Wednesday. Kopech has been sidelined since he strained his hamstring on May 26 but should be available out of the bullpen after successfully throwing in a few simulated games. White Sox fans and fantasy managers alike […]

Miguel Rojas Expected Back In Lineup On Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup on Wednesday as the team continues its series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Marlins said Rojas is day-to-day with a non-COVID-19-related illness similar to a cold that teammate Sandy Alcantara suffered from last weekend, but he should be fine by game […]

Colin Moran Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Colin Moran (wrist) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Moran exited Monday's game in the first inning after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist. Pirates manager Derek Shelton told the media on Tuesday that Moran is receiving treatment and feeling better. The 28-year-old […]

Bryan Abreu To Pitch Two Innings For Sugar Land Tuesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (calf) is scheduled to pitch two innings on Tuesday night for Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported. The 24-year-old righty has been sidelined since late May with lingering calf issues but appears to be moving right along with his rehab assignment. Abreu holds a 4.21 ERA through […]

Kyle Freeland Exits Monday's Game With Leg Injury

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (leg) left Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with what appeared to be a leg injury. Freeland was running the bases in the bottom of the fifth inning when he pulled up short and hobbled to third base before consulting with head athletic trainer Keith Duggar and exiting the game. […]

Kolten Wong Out of Monday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported. Wong left Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies due to calf tightness and was out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale. The 30-year-old infielder took pregame warm-ups on Monday […]

Colin Moran Exits Game After Being Hit By Pitch

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Colin Moran (wrist) exited during the first inning of Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist. Moran took infield warm-ups in the following bottom half of the inning but came out of the game to be treated and evaluated by the team. The […]

Ketel Marte Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reported. Marte exited last Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after the first inning and was later diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. A hamstring injury caused the 27-year-old to miss nearly a month earlier […]