Carlos Carrasco Likely To Make His Next Start

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter isn't concerned about starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (back), who is likely to make his next start after leaving his outing early on Wednesday with lower-back tightness. Carrasco's MRI exam obviously didn't show anything concerning, so fantasy managers should expect to have him available next Wednesday against the Houston Astros.... Read More

Joey Lucchesi To Face Hitters Soon

New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last year, said he is hoping to be back in early or mid-August. He is currently with the Mets in Miami this weekend and said his rehab has been "pretty solid." Lucchesi is scheduled to throw his 10th bullpen session on... Read More

Xander Bogaerts Gets A Day Off

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians. It's a regular day of rest for Bogaerts. Fantasy managers need to make sure to pull him from their Friday lineups. Christian Arroyo, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday, will jump right back... Read More

Christian Arroyo Back From COVID Injured List

The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder/outfielder Christian Arroyo from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Arroyo will be inserted into the starting lineup immediately on Friday, starting at shortstop and batting ninth against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill with Xander Bogaerts getting the day off. The 27-year-old has been out since going on the COVID... Read More

Ke'Bryan Hayes Not In Friday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hayes injured his shoulder during a slide into home plate on Thursday, but the injury isn't believed to be serious, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. There's a chance that he's available... Read More

Joey Wendle To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Joey Wendle (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Jacksonville and serve as the designated hitter. Wendle has been out since early June, but he's nearing a return to Miami's starting lineup. Barring any setbacks, the 32-year-old could be back in the big leagues at some... Read More

Max Scherzer Won't Return Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson, not Max Scherzer (oblique), will make the start this Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer could make another minor league rehab start, with the Mets still deciding the next step for him. The 37-year-old ace allowed two runs while walking one and striking out six over 3 1/3... Read More

Jake Meyers Activated From Injured List

The Houston Astros reinstated outfielder Jake Meyers (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Jose Siri to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Outfielder Dillon Thomas was also designated for assignment. Meyers will make his season debut on Friday in center field while batting ninth against New York Yankees right-hander... Read More

Jeff McNeil Still Out Against Marlins

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. McNeil will miss his third straight game, but hopefully he can return for fantasy managers either Saturday or Sunday. Luis Guillorme is back at the keystone and is batting fifth, while Dominic Smith will get... Read More

Jonathan Aranda Making MLB Debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda is making his major league debut on Friday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, and he will start at second base and bat seventh in the batting order. Aranda was called up from the minors earlier this week and will function in a super-utility role for the Rays for... Read More

Brandon Woodruff Could Return Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle, fingers) said "everything feels good, I'm healthy" after making a minor league rehab start for High-A Quad Cities on Thursday. Woodruff landed on the injured list on May 30 with a high right ankle sprain, and then he was diagnosed with Raynaud's syndrome, which has caused numbness in... Read More

Brian Serven Out Again Friday

Colorado Rockies rookie catcher Brian Serven is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. It will be the third straight game that Serven starts on the bench in favor of Elias Diaz. Serven has been solid for the Rockies while splitting time with Diaz behind the plate, as he's hitting .295/.358/.492... Read More

Kyle Bradish Lands On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed rookie right-hander Kyle Bradish (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled right-hander Marcos Diplan from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Bradish's IL placement is retroactive to June 21. The 25-year-old hasn't been very good in his first 10 major league starts -- 7.38... Read More

Aroldis Chapman Starts Rehab Assignment Friday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) is beginning his minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Friday. Chapman has been on the injured list for a month, but he should only require a short rehab assignment and could be activated to rejoin New York's bullpen at some point early next week. With... Read More

Drew Rasmussen Could Rejoin Rotation Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Drew Rasmussen (hamstring) will throw a simulated game on Saturday and could rejoin the starting rotation next week when the team plays at the Toronto Blue Jays for four games in five days. Rasmussen landed on the injured list on June 15 with a left hamstring... Read More

Manuel Margot May Avoid Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said that outfielder Manuel Margot's right knee issue is with the patellar tendon and not his ACL. The team continues to gather information, but from what they've heard, they're "trending toward being optimistic" that Margot won't need surgery. It's good news, but the 27-year-old is on the 60-day injured... Read More

Aaron Judge, Yankees Avoid Arbitration

The New York Yankees and outfielder Aaron Judge agreed to a $19 million deal plus incentives for the 2022 season on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, according to a source. Judge can earn $250,000 for first place in the American League MVP voting and another $250,000 for World Series MVP this year. The 30-year-old slugger... Read More

Salvador Perez To Undergo Thumb Surgery

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is set to undergo surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. The Royals made this announcement on Friday while also stating that Perez was "expected to return this season." This is tough news for fantasy managers who are rostering the star catcher. Even if... Read More

J.D. Martinez Looks To Break Recent Slump Vs. Guardians

After getting off to a hot start in April and May, Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is struggling a bit in June. After slashing .406/.467/.604 in May, Martinez is slashing just .247/.325/.452 in June with three home runs and seven RBI. In addition, Martinez is slashing just .091/.125/.091 in the last week heading... Read More

Raisel Iglesias Looks To Keep Recent Form Going

After a shaky start to begin June, Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias is starting to find more consistency over the last week. In the last week, Iglesias has thrown three innings without allowing a baserunner while striking out five batters. More encouragingly for their weekend series with the Mariners, Iglesias has thrown 16 innings... Read More

Brandon Woodruff Looks Strong During Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle, finger) looked sharp during his rehab outing with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday. The right-hander went five innings, two hits allowed, one walk, and struck out seven batters. Woodruff gave up a solo home run, but was strong outside of that. It's unclear if the Brewers plan on having... Read More

Corey Dickerson Continues Dealing With Pain

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf) has been sidelined roughly three weeks and doesn't appear to be close to returning. He played the outfield for the first time during his rehab assignment on Wednesday. However, Dickerson sat out on Thursday due to lingering soreness in his calf. The Cardinals are likely to want Dickerson... Read More

Cole Hamels No Longer Plans To Pitch In 2022

Free-agent starting pitcher Cole Hamels has decided to end his comeback hopes for the 2022 season. The veteran lefty underwent shoulder surgery last November. Afterwards, Hamels attempted to join a team, but no organization was interested enough to give him a deal. Despite that, Hamels wants to pitch again and will attempt to make a... Read More

Javier Baez Riding Seven-Game Hitting Streak

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has been showing some signs of coming around at the plate lately. He's currently riding a seven-game hitting streak and he's notched multi-hit efforts in each of his last three games. He's also been providing a lot of power in this recent streak of his. Over the seven-game stretch, he's... Read More

Giancarlo Stanton Blasts His 15th Home Run On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton sparked the team's offense in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Houston Astros. He hit a three-run home run in the first inning of the game to put the team on the board. The home run wound up being his only hit of the day as he went 1-for-3 with... Read More

Robbie Ray Limits A's To One Run Over Six Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray had a solid outing against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. He pitched six innings and allowed four hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out six. Unfortunately, he wound up with a no decision in the game. Ray has now posted three straight quality starts, allowing just... Read More

Liam Hendriks Eyeing June 27 As Potential Return

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (forearm) began throwing on Monday this past week and he has been pleased with how things have progressed. The 33-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain about 10 days ago. Initially, Hendriks had told reporters that July 1 was his target for... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez Slashing .329/.368/.634 In June

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been fantastic at the plate in June, helping fantasy managers forget about his slow start to the 2022 season. He is currently slashing .329/.368/.634 this month with five home runs, two stolen bases, 17 RBI and 14 runs. He entered the month with an ugly .185/.250/.293 slash line... Read More

James McCann Expected To Be Activated Friday

The New York Mets are expected to activate catcher James McCann (wrist) from the injured list prior to Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. McCann has been out since mid-May, when he underwent surgery on his left hamate bone. Prior to his injury, he appeared in 21 games and slashed .196/.266/.286 with one home run,... Read More

Zach Eflin Confirmed For Saturday's Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) has officially been named the team's starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Eflin has been dealing with knee discomfort over the past few weeks. Due to the injury, he was pulled after just two innings in his last start against the Washington Nationals last... Read More