April 20, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher
Blake Treinen (forearm) is dealing with a low-grade sprain and will begin a "conservative" rehab. The reliever will not have to undergo surgery. This is an excellent sign as Treinen was placed on the 15-day injured list with a forearm injury on Saturday. However, it appears the 36-year-old has avoided a significant injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he slowly increases his workload. Through the early part of the campaign, the right-hander has held a 3.38 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP across eight innings of work. He has struck out 10 batters, tallied three holds, and earned two saves. He has generated a strong 3.47 xERA with a stellar 31.8 percent hard-hit rate. While the right-hander remains out,
Tanner Scott should see the bulk of the save opportunities with
Kirby Yates and
Alex Vesia mixing in.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: David Vassegh
April 20, 2025
Texas Rangers starting pitcher
Jack Leiter (finger) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. Leiter has been on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his finger. However, it appears the former No. 2 overall pick is nearing a return to the big leagues. The Vanderbilt was able to earn a spot in the Opening Day rotation and enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, holding a 0.90 ERA and a 0.70 WHIP across 10 innings of work (two starts). During this stretch, he tallied 10 punchouts and served up just one walk. Last summer, Leiter made his MLB debut and experienced some growing pains, posting an 8.83 ERA and a 1.73 WHIP. If Leiter's rehab outing goes well, he could be eligible to return to action at the end of next week.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Wilson
April 20, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman
Eugenio Suarez is not in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Chicago Cubs. Suarez has started in each of the first 21 games of the regular season. During this stretch, the power-hitting third baseman has held a .145/.253/.421 slash line with three doubles and six home runs. He enjoyed an impressive start, holding a .250/.379/.919 line with five long balls across the first seven games. Over his last 14 games, he has posted a rough .096 AVG. Fantasy managers should expect the 33-year-old to return to the starting nine on Tuesday, when they host the Tampa Bay Rays. As a result,
Garrett Hampson will cover the hot corner on Sunday afternoon and bat in the nine-hole.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 20, 2025
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Brayan Bello (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. Bello has been sidelined through the early part of the campaign due to a strained shoulder. He was able to log 14 innings of work in his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester. Across this stint, the right-hander held a 7.07 ERA with a 1.57 WHIP. He showed strong command of his pitches as he allowed just four walks and struck out an impressive 21 batters. Last summer, Bello logged a career-high 162 1/3 innings of work and held a 4.49 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP. He struck out 133 batters and generated a modest 4.56 xERA. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should check their waiver wire and grab Bello ahead of his season debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Christopher Smith
April 20, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies catcher
J.T. Realmuto will get the day off on Sunday when the Phillies conclude a series against the Miami Marlins. Realmuto has started in each of the previous eight games. During this stretch, he has held a .200/.273/.333 slash line with one double and one home run. Fantasy managers should expect the veteran backstop to return to the starting nine on Monday evening when the Phillies begin a series in Queens against the Mets. Through 18 games this season, the 34-year-old has held a .234/.315/.338 slash line with four runs and six RBI. Instead,
Rafael Marchan will be behind the dish and catching for
Jesus Luzardo. He will bat ninth and should not be targeted in any DFS competitions.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 20, 2025
The Chicago White Sox have scratched infield prospect
Chase Meidroth (thumb) due to a thumb injury. The 23-year-old was initially listed as the starting shortstop and was batting in the leadoff spot. Meidroth was promoted to the major leagues earlier this week and was in the starting lineup in each of the previous eight games. During his first taste of the big leagues, Meidroth has posted a .269/.387/.269 line with a seven total hits (all singles) with a 4:5 K:BB. Fantasy managers should monitor Meidroth's status leading up to their game against the Red Sox on Monday. This afternoon, Meidroth will be replaced by
Jacob Amaya, and he will bat in the nine-hole. Meidroth is worth targeting on waivers in deeper formats this week as he appears to have an everyday spot in the lineup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kyle Williams
April 20, 2025
New York Yankees first baseman
Ben Rice (elbow) is not in Sunday's lineup when the Yankees conclude a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rice was removed from Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch in his elbow. After the contest, Rice underwent imaging, but the results were negative. Fantasy managers should continue to view Rice as day-to-day as he may be cleared to return on Monday when they start a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Rice has enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, holding a .292/.403/.600 slash line with three doubles, one triple, and five long balls. He has tallied nine RBI and held an 18:10 K:BB. The 26-year-old has generated an impressive .477 xwOBA, .337 xBA, and a .696 xSLG, which are well above the average marks. On Sunday,
Aaron Judge will shift to the DH spot. If Rice were to remain out on Monday, Judge will likely continue to operate as the team's designated hitter.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 20, 2025
The Texas Rangers have activated outfielder
Wyatt Langford (oblique) from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the Rangers optioned
Ezequiel Duran to Triple-A Round Rock. Langford has been out of action since April 8 with this minor injury. The outfielder participated in two rehab outings with Double-A Frisco before being activated. However, Langford is not in Sunday's lineup when the Rangers conclude a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Through his first 12 games of the campaign, Langford has held a .244/.333/.561 slash line with one double and four long balls. Under the hood, he generated a strong .386 xwOBA and a .559 xSLG. Fantasy managers should expect Langford to return to the starting nine next week. When he does return, he could take playing time away from
Josh Smith in left field.
Update: Langford has been added to Sunday's starting lineup. He will bat fifth and cover left field.--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Wilson
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April 20, 2025
Atlanta Braves catcher
Sean Murphy is taking a seat on Sunday when the Braves play the final game in their series against the Minnesota Twins. Murphy has been in the starting lineup in each of their previous seven contests. Instead, he will cede catching duties to young backstop
Drake Baldwin, who will bat in the seven-hole. Since returning from a rib injury, Murphy has enjoyed a solid start to his campaign, holding a .200/.333/.543 slash line with four long balls, eight RBI, and a 15:4 K:BB. He has generated an impressive .363 xwOBA, which suggests he should continue to see significant positive regression when he returns to the starting nine. Fantasy managers should expect Murphy to return to the lineup on Monday evening when they host the Cardinals. Baldwin is best to fade in DFS facing right-hander
Joe Ryan.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 20, 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed outfielder
Brandon Marsh (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Marsh has been unable to play in their previous three contests and will now face a longer absence. Before his injury, Marsh was in a slump at the plate, tallying just four hits, including one home run, across 17 contests. During this stretch, he held a high 31.4 percent strikeout rate with a low .387 OPS. While Marsh remains sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Johan Rojas to continue to see time as the everyday center fielder in Philadelphia. Last season, Marsh was productive as he held a .249/.328/.419 line. However, given his slow start, fantasy managers in shallower formats should not consider stashing Marsh while he is on the IL.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Todd Zolecki
April 20, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Oneil Cruz is not in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Cruz has been in the starting nine in each of the previous seven contests and will get a much-needed day off. During this stretch, the 26-year-old has posted a .269/.367/.654 slash line with one double, three home runs, and three stolen bases. Through 19 games this season, Cruz has held a .234/.363/.500 slash line with five long balls and 10 stolen bases. Under the hood, he has generated an elite 20.5 percent barrel rate and a 54.5 percent hard-hit rate, which are both well above the average marks, which suggests his power production should continue to climb during the summer. Fantasy managers should expect Cruz to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Angels. This afternoon,
Alexander Canario will cover center field and bat in the five-hole.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 20, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher
Cody Poteet has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. In a corresponding move, the Orioles optioned pitching prospect
Brandon Young to Triple-A. Young made his MLB debut on Saturday and allowed seven hits and three runs across four innings of work. Poteet joined Baltimore in March via a trade from the Chicago Cubs. Last summer, Poteet logged 24 1/3 innings with the New York Yankees and held a 2.22 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP. He struck out 16 batters and was deployed out of both the rotation and the bullpen. Fantasy managers should expect Poteet to likely operate out of the bullpen, but he could be given a few spot starts in Baltimore. Through 83 career innings in the major leagues, Poteet has posted a 3.80 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 20, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani (paternity) from the paternity list prior to their contest on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Ohtani was held out of action for the past two games but is set to return for the series final on Sunday. Over his last nine contests, the reigning NL MVP has posted a stellar .308/.357/.590 slash line with three home runs and three stolen bases. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers have designated outfielder Eddy Rosario for assignment. Through 20 games this season, Ohtani has posted strong .288/.380/.550 slash line with six long balls and five stolen bases. He has generated an elite .466 xwOBA with a .718 xSLG, which places him in the 98th and 99th percentile, respectively. He will be a must-start option on Sunday facing Texas right-hander
Tyler Mahle.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bill Plunkett
April 20, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Corbin Carroll has been on another level at the plate over the last few weeks. On Saturday, Carroll started off the game with a home run off right-hander
Ben Brown in the opening frame. It would kick off what would be a 3-for-4 day at the plate for Carroll. He extended his hitting streak to 12 games with that three-hit performance. Carroll has put his sluggish 2024 season behind him and is looking like an MVP-type player right now. Carroll obviously needs to be rostered and started in all fantasy formats as he has been one of the best players in the league.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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