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Erik Gonzalez Moved To 10-Day Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed infielder Erik Gonzalez (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right oblique strain and recalled infielder Wilmer Difo from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The Bucs also transferred right-hander Trevor Cahill (calf) to the 60-day injured list. Gonzalez suffered the oblique injury on Thursday night. He was […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoZach Plesac To Make Another Rehab Start
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) is scheduled to make his second rehab start for Double-A Akron on Saturday. Plesac is rehabbing a fractured thumb but went just 1 1/3 frames in his first rehab start, so he needs to be built back up to a starter's workload before he can return to the […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTrea Turner Remains Out Friday
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner has now missed two straight games after he jammed his finger on a triple to complete his third career cycle on Wednesday, but he remains day-to-day and could return on Saturday. After hitting for the […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJordy Mercer Placed On Injured List Friday
The Washington Nationals placed shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a strained right quadriceps and called up infielder Humberto Arteaga from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. The Nationals are hurting for middle infielders with Mercer and Trea Turner (finger) injured, so they were forced to make a move […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoSandy Alcantara To Start On Saturday
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Zach Thompson will switch spots in the rotation this weekend. Alcantara will now go on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, with Thompson lining up on Sunday. Alcantara has been useful in all fantasy formats this year with his 3.12 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoYordan Alvarez Placed On Paternity List
The Houston Astros placed designated hitter Yordan Alvarez on the paternity list on Friday and recalled infielder Taylor Jones from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Alvarez could miss up to three games while on the paternity list, so fantasy managers need to be prepared for him to miss the entire weekend. It's a […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEzekiel Elliott Looks Quicker
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott looks "way quicker, way more elusive, more fluent," according to personal trainer and running backs coach Josh Hicks. Elliott's improvements were also noticeable during organized team activities and minicamp. "Zeke looks great," quarterback Dak Prescott said. "He's in the best shape of his life." Elliott, the rushing champ in […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAustin Nola Catching A Bullpen Friday
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (knee) has not started a rehab assignment yet, but he is catching a bullpen session on Friday. Nola has made slow progress from his sprained knee, but it looks like he's slowly getting there. However, don't expect him to return before the All-Star break at the rate he's going […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBrusdar Graterol Back With The Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and will take the roster spot of starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, who was placed on administrative leave by the league on Friday. Graterol is an intriguing hard-throwing reliever who had a nice 3.09 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 23 1/3 regular […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoDidi Gregorius Comes Off The Injured List To Start Friday
The Philadelphia Phillies activated shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Nick Maton to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Gregorius missed more than seven weeks with a form of arthritis in his elbow and is the healthiest he's been in nearly two months. In his 32 […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMets Could Go After Josh Donaldson
The New York Mets are focusing on upgrading their offense and the third base position and have engaged in preliminary talks with the Minnesota Twins for third baseman Josh Donaldson, according to league sources. With the calendar flipping to July, the trade rumors are starting as we approach the deadline at the end of the […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTrevor Bauer Put On Administrative Leave
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has been placed on administrative leave while the league continues its investigation into abuse allegations made against him. Bauer will be on administrative leave for seven days after allegations surfaced this week that he sexually assaulted a woman earlier this year. Bauer's attorney issued a statement shortly thereafter, […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJordy Mercer Dealing With Quadriceps Tightness
Washington Nationals infielder Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) was unable to get his quad loose due to cramping on Thursday and may not be able to play on Friday. This has become an issue for the Nationals at shortstop with Trea Turner (finger) potentially missing a couple more games with a jammed finger he suffered on Wednesday. […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJoe Smith Begins Rehab Assignment
Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith (elbow) started a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday night. Barring a setback, Smith could certainly rejoin the club before the All-Star break. The right-handed reliever wasn't very good before going on the injured list, sporting a 6.23 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 15/4 K/BB in […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoGregory Polanco Dealing With Hip Inflammation
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that outfielder Gregory Polanco (hip) has been battling some hip inflammation. It's not attributed to one specific instance but has built up over time. Polanco has been out of the lineup the last two games, and now we know why. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter had a really bad June […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoYermin Mercedes Optioned, Adam Eaton Activated
The Chicago White Sox optioned catcher/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes and right-hander Zack Burdi to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday and activated outfielder Adam Eaton (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Mercedes was the talk of baseball in the first month of the season when he had a 1.113 OPS and five home […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEduardo Escobar Trade Isn't Imminent
The Chicago White Sox were close to acquiring Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar a couple of times over the last few weeks, but more teams getting involved contributed to the delay. While it seemed like an Escobar trade was imminent last weekend, it might still take a while for something to get done. Chicago wants […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoWhite Sox Calling Up Prospect Jake Burger
The Chicago White Sox are calling up third base prospect Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte after Yoan Moncada bruised his hand in the game on Thursday. Moncada is expected to miss the next three games over the weekend against the Detroit Tigers. Burger, 25, has hit .471/.518/.843 in his last 12 games at Charlotte. The […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoRonald Acuna Jr. Scratched With Back Tightness
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday due to mid-back tightness. It's not the first time that Acuna has dealt with back issues, but the good news is that he's available to pinch hit against the division-rival New York Mets. The 23-year-old is one of the best […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMike Yastrzemski Back In The Lineup Thursday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (shin) is returning to the starting lineup on Thursday after fouling a ball off his shin on Monday night. Yastrzemski will return to right field and bat second on Thursday against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. In the three games before his injury, the 30-year-old left-handed hitter had gone […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJoey Gallo Homers In Fifth Straight Game
Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo homered in his fifth straight game in an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. Gallo now has seven long balls in the last five games and has reached base multiple times in each of his last five games as well. Along with his two-run homer on Thursday, he […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJuan Soto Is In The Lineup Against Dodgers
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after leaving the game on Wednesday early after tweaking his hamstring on a swing. Soto is back in right field and is hitting third against Dodgers left-handed opener Victor Gonzalez. Fantasy managers need to keep Soto […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoGiants Put Mike Tauchman On Injured List
The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Mike Tauchman (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right knee sprain and recalled outfielder Jaylin Davis from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Tauchman suffered the injury on Tuesday, but it doesn't sound like it's that serious. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter is slashing just .183/.290/.294 […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAvisail Garcia Dealing With Hamstring Soreness
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) is dealing with left hamstring soreness but will be available off the bench on Thursday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Garcia was out of the lineup on Wednesday and remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday, and now we know why. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. The […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJosh James Moving Rehab Assignment To Triple-A
Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (hip) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Thursday in Cleveland and will now head to Triple-A Sugar Land to continue his rehab assignment. James had been rehabbing with Low-A Fayetteville. The 28-year-old right-hander could be a real weapon for Houston's bullpen in the second half of the season if […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTony Santillan Will Work In Relief In Minors
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that right-hander Tony Santillan will work in relief at Triple-A Louisville. It comes after the Reds optioned Santillan after he allowed two earned runs in three innings against the San Diego Padres on Monday to take his second loss of the season. The 24-year-old wasn't bad in his four […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBrett Anderson Could Rejoin Rotation Soon
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that left-hander Brett Anderson (knee) will be reinserted into the starting rotation if a planned aggressive bullpen session goes well on Thursday. If Anderson comes out of Thursday with a successful bullpen session, he could be lined up to make his return on Tuesday against the New York Mets. […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBrewers Send Aaron Ashby Down Thursday
The Milwaukee Brewers optioned left-hander Aaron Ashby to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday and recalled right-hander Alec Bettinger from Nashville in a corresponding move. The team also activated left-hander Angel Perdomo (back) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Nashville. Ashby, the team's No. 7 prospect, allowed seven runs (four earned) in just two-thirds […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoCarlos Correa Getting A Breather Thursday
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians. It appears to be a normal day off for the hot-hitting Correa, who is in the midst of the best season of his career with a .296/.395/.521 slash line, a .916 OPS, 15 home runs, 58 runs scored […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEugenio Suarez Getting Another Day Off
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez is receiving a second straight day off on Thursday against the San Diego Padres and left-hander Ryan Weathers. Suarez has struggled in the last week, hitting just .111 (2-for-18) with 13 strikeouts and a solo home run, so it seems as though this is why he's getting a little […]
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