Julio Rodriguez Sitting Out Again On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is sitting out on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Angels. Rodriguez was a late scratch before Saturday's contest with lower back tightness and it appears he's still dealing with that issue. The Mariners, who are on the cusp of snapping a 21-year- playoff drought, are going to be extremely […]

Frankie Montas Could Head To The Injured List

New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) could be headed to the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. Montas received an MRI on his ailing shoulder, which has been bothering him since mid-July. He already spent time on the IL earlier this season with a shoulder issue and the team currently has the […]

Frank Schwindel Released By The Cubs

Chicago Cubs infielder Frank Schwindel was released from the team. He was waived on Saturday and subsequently released on Sunday, which makes him a free agent. The 30-year-old infielder put together a .229/.277/.358 triple slash line to go along with eight home runs and 36 RBI over 271 at-bats with the Cubs this season. He's […]

Nelson Cruz Sitting Out Once Again On Saturday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) is not the lineup on Saturday vs. the Miami Marlins. The 42-year-old slugger has been having blurred vision in his left eye and will now miss his third straight game as a result. He has a chance to play in Sunday's series finale but fantasy managers should pay […]

Nick Pratto Optioned To Triple-A

Kansas City Royals infielder Nick Pratto has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. The team had to make room for Edward Olivares, who was just activated from the 60-day injured list. Pratto mostly struggled when he was up in the majors, slashing .184/.271/.386 with seven home runs and 20 RBI over 158 at-bats. He'll […]

Edward Olivares Activated And Starting On Saturday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares (quad) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Saturday and is starting against the Boston Red Sox. The 26-year-old outfielder was out for two months with a left quad strain but he's back with the Royals on Saturday and batting sixth against Rich Hill. Olivares is slashing .303/.358/.434 […]

Trevor Story Will Miss Fourth Straight Game

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel) is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old infielder is going to miss his fourth straight game due to a left heel injury. Story has a chance to return to the lineup on Sunday but there's no guarantee there. He should […]

Alejandro Kirk Remains Out For The Jays

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hip) is still absent from the Blue Jays starting lineup on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 23-year-old backstop is going to miss his fourth consecutive contest due to tightness in his left hip. The issue isn't serious enough to warrant an IL stint as he should be available […]

Seiya Suzuki Placed On The Paternity List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was placed on the paternity leave list on Saturday. The 28-year-old outfielder should miss the remainder of the Cubs' series with the Rockies this weekend while he spends some time with his family. He did miss Friday's contest with a left-hand contusion but X-rays came back negative so it's not […]

Nico Hoerner Dealing With Triceps Strain

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (triceps) has been diagnosed with a "mild/moderate" right triceps strain. He is currently receiving treatment for the injury that's kept him out of the lineup for the last five games. He sustained the injury last weekend and hasn't appeared in a contest since September 11. While he hasn't been […]

Max Kepler Leaves Sunday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler left Sunday's game against the Guardians early with an apparent injury. Gilberto Celestino took over in right field in the beginning of the third inning but there's no report from the Twins as to why Kepler was removed from the lineup. The 29-year-old outfielder has been dealing with some hip […]

Tim Anderson Seeing A Hand Specialist On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (finger) is seeing a hand specialist on Tuesday. Anderson, who underwent surgery to repair a tear in the sagittal band of his left middle finger on August 11, has yet to begin playing catch or swinging a bat. The hope would be that the specialist on Tuesday would clear […]

Ty France Not Starting But Available Off Bench

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) is not starting in Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves. France's left wrist, which nagged him back in August, has been bothering him on swings, per beat writer Corey Brock. The M's plan to sit him on Sunday but keep him available as a pinch-hitter. Seattle also […]

Hunter Greene Whiffs Five In Triple-A Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (shoulder) fired three innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. The 23-year-old hurler threw 66 pitches during the outing. Greene has been out since early August with a right shoulder strain but has been working his way back in good order. He's on track […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. Reinstated From 60-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list and then outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. The oft-injured hurler will continue rehabbing in the minors and has a small chance of being called up before the regular season is up.

Daulton Jefferies Has Tommy John Surgery

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. The 27-year-old hurler had been out since mid-June after having surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. He also underwent Tommy John surgery back in 2017 so this is his second procedure on his elbow. The team should provide an update on him soon […]

David Bednar Has A Chance To Return This Season

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (back) has a shot to return this season, according to general manager Ben Cherington. On his radio show, the GM noted that Bednar would need a minor league rehab assignment before his return, but he did throw a live batting practice session on Saturday. The 27-year-old reliever has been […]

Chris Archer Placed On The 15-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Archer (pectoral) has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The veteran right-hander exited his start on Saturday against the Guardians early with pectoral tightness. He should be activated in time to cap off the regular season for the Twins. Minnesota selected the contract of Jharel Cotton from Triple-A St. […]

Paul Goldschmidt Not In The Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is getting the day off on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Goldy, along with Nolan Arenado, is getting a routine day of rest. The veteran first baseman has been incredible for the Cards this year, slashing .325/.413/.607 to go along with 35 home runs, 109 RBI, and six […]

Nolan Arenado Getting The Day Off On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is getting the day off on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This looks just to be a routine day of rest for the veteran third baseman who's slashing a paltry .185/.214/.259 over the last seven contests. He's still having an excellent season overall with a .298/.360/.548 to go […]

Patrick Wisdom Activated From The Injured List

Chicago Cubs corner infielder Patrick Wisdom (finger) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 31-year-old slugger missed a few weeks with a ring finger sprain on his left hand but he should be good to go for the remainder of the regular season. Wisdom owns a subpar .217/.311/.438 batting line but […]

Nick Madrigal Placed On The Injured List

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain. The 25-year-old infielder left Friday's game against the Giants early with right groin tightness and that's the ailment that's placed him on the IL. He was hampered by a left groin issue earlier this season […]

Steven Matz Starting At Double-A Springfield On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (knee) is set to make another rehab start with Double-A Springfield on Saturday. The 31-year-old lefty made a rehab start earlier this week, pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings. If he continues with his progression, he could return to the Cardinals in the next few weeks or so. Matz […]

Dominic Leone Has Been Released

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Dominic Leone has received unconditional release waivers. The veteran reliever was put on the injured list earlier in the week with a right elbow impingement but San Francisco decided just to release him. He had an up-and-down season, compiling a 4.01 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and 52:24 K/BB ratio over 49 […]

Luis Robert Remains Out For The White Sox

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) is still absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. The dynamic 25-year-old will miss his fourth straight game after being plunked on the hand on Tuesday against the Mariners. Prior to being struck on the hand, he was dealing with a left wrist injury that […]

Josh Winder Likely Recalled To Start Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Josh Winder has been scratched from his start at Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, which likely means he'll be recalled to start Sunday vs. the Cleveland Guardians. This is according to beat writer Aaron Gleeman, who reported that when the Twins used Aaron Sanchez in relief on Friday night that they […]

Yasmani Grandal Back In The Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) has returned to the lineup on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. The veteran backstop had missed the previous two games with back tightness but he's back out there behind the dish and batting eighth against Oakland hurler Adrian Martinez. Injuries have limited Grandal to just 81 games played […]

Christian Yelich Absent From The Lineup On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is not in the lineup on Sunday vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. Yelich has now missed three straight games after exiting Thursday's contest vs. the D-Backs early with neck discomfort. Milwaukee is hoping he can avoid the injured list but fantasy managers still need to consider him day-to-day. The 30-year-old […]

Ketel Marte Is Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) is absent from the starting lineup on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 28-year-old veteran has been dealing with some hamstring tightness so this is just a routine day off to give him some rest. Josh Rojas is taking over at the keystone and Emmanuel Rivera is sliding […]

Alex Bregman Sitting Out On Sunday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is not in the lineup on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to just be a routine day off for the veteran third baseman, who's slashing .265/.369/.471 with 20 home runs and 78 RBI over 456 at-bats on the year. David Hensley is batting seventh and taking […]