1 day ago
Cleveland Guardians outfielder
Lane Thomas (wrist) appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a bone bruise in his right wrist. Thomas was ramped up his baseball activities and is currently pain-free, according to manager
Stephen Vogt. He is working on getting his strength back, but Thomas is hopeful to begin a rehab assignment soon. The Guardians are likely to continue using a committee approach in center field until Thomas returns. The hope is that Thomas can get back on the field in the middle or late May.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
1 day ago
Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell will re-enter the lineup on Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets. This will be his first appearance in the series. Oskar Back, who has tallied two assists in eight postseason appearances, will make way for Blackwell. The Stars used Blackwell in six games during the first round versus the Colorado Avalanche. He scored the winning goal in a 4-3 overtime triumph in Game 2 and racked up 18 hits in the matchup. Stars head coach Pete DeBoer hopes that Blackwell can once again add energy and physicality to the lineup on Sunday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sam Nestler
1 day ago
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder
Teoscar Hernandez (groin) is reportedly making progress in his recovery from a Grade 1 adductor strain. Hernandez was placed on the injured list earlier in the week, but will hopefully be able to return when first eligible. The right-handed slugger has begun hitting in the batting cage and is expected to take live at-bats at some point during the next homestand. Fantasy managers should hold Hernandez through the injury. Before going down, Hernandez was hitting .315/.333/.600 with nine home runs and 34 RBI in 33 games. In his absence,
Andy Pages should see more time in right field while
James Outman could see extra playing time as well.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
1 day ago
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher
Shohei Ohtani (elbow) completed his first up-down bullpen session on Saturday. This was a significant step in his recovery process as Ohtani has yet to simulate a break between innings during his previous sessions. The right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. During the entire 2024 season, Ohtani was only able to see time as a DH, but that did not slow him down as he ran away with the NL MVP Award and established the 50/50 club. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Ohtani's progression as the 30-year-old could be cleared to begin facing live hitters. However, given his slow progress, fantasy managers should not expect him back on the mound for at least a few months. However, while he remains a DH, fantasy managers should continue to view him as a high-end fantasy asset in all formats. Through 38 games this season, Ohtani has held a .305/.410/.649 line with 12 home runs and 10 stolen bases.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
The Houston Astros have activated right-handed pitcher
Shawn Dubin (shoulder) off the 15-day injured list. Dubin has been on the injured list since the start of the campaign. During his rehab assignment, Dubin logged five innings and allowed four hits and a run. He struck out nine batters and allowed just one free pass. In a corresponding move, the Astros sent right-handed pitcher
Logan VanWey to Triple-A Sugar Land. Last summer, Dubin logged a career-high 45 1/3 innings at the major league level and held a 4.17 ERA with a 1.57 WHIP. During this stint, he struck out 49 batters and was deployed primarily out of the bullpen. Fantasy managers should expect Dubin to begin his 2025 season operating in a middle-relief role in the Houston bullpen.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Houston Astros
1 day ago
New York Yankees left-handed pitcher
Ryan Yarbrough will get the starting nod on Sunday when the Yankees conclude a series against the Athletics. Through the early part of the season, the southpaw has been deployed typically out of the bullpen but has been given one start. In his lone start, Yarbrough tossed four innings of one-run ball against the Tampa Bay Rays. In this start, Yarbrough allowed one hit and held a 2:3 K:BB. Through 19 1/3 total innings of work this season, Yarbrough has posted a 3.72 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP. He has struck out 18 batters but has shown weak command, serving up nine free passes. As a result, this will set
Clarke Schmidt,
Max Fried, and
Will Warren to pitch their upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners. Given his minimal strikeout upside, Yarbrough is best to fade in DFS this afternoon.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chris Kirschner
1 day ago
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Anthony Santander (shoulder) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the Blue Jays conclude their series against the Seattle Mariners. Santander was unable to start on Saturday as well. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Santander's status leading up to their next game on Tuesday evening against the Tampa Bay Rays. Before his injury, the 30-year-old had begun to find his swing as he had held a strong .250/.333/.500 slash line with a double, three long balls, and eight RBI across his past 10 games. This afternoon,
George Springer will shift to the DH spot with opens center field for
Myles Straw.
Jonatan Clase and
Nathan Lukes will cover the corners. The Blue Jays are best to fade in DFS facing Seattle right-hander
Bryce Miller.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Zach Eflin (lat) was officially cleared to start Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. Eflin has been sidelined for nearly a month due to a lat strain. The southpaw made his last start on April 7. Through his first three starts of the campaign, the left-hander logged 18 innings of work to the tune of a 3.00 ERA and a stellar 0.83 WHIP. During this stint, he struck out just eight batters but only allowed one walk. Under the hood, the 31-year-old has generated a modest 3.43 xERA and a .257 xBA, which place him in the 56th and 43rd percentile among qualified pitchers. Given his elite control, Eflin remains a strong SP3/SP4 when looking to boost your WHIP ratio. This afternoon, he has an excellent matchup against the Angels and should be viewed as a strong play in all DFS competitions.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
Kansas City Royals catcher
Freddy Fermin is not in the starting lineup on Sunday when the Royals conclude a series against the Boston Red Sox. Fermin has been in the lineup in each of the past three games. During this stretch, Fermin went 2-for-13 with three strikeouts. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old to return to the starting lineup on Monday when they begin a series against the Houston Astros. Through 26 games this season, Fermin has held a .247/.284/.299 slash line with one double and one round-tripper. This afternoon,
Luke Maile will enter the starting nine and will be behind the dish. Maile has appeared in just two games this season and should not be targeted in any DFS competitions this afternoon.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
Tennessee Titans rookie running back
Kalel Mullings (abdomen) is recovering from offseason core-muscle surgery and will be limited at the team's rookie minicamp, according to the Nashville Post's John Glennon. Additionally, rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. (knee) is not participating at minicamp, although he's getting closer to a return from his knee injury. The 22-year-old Mullings was taken in the sixth round of this year's NFL draft. When he's cleared from his injury, he will compete for the RB3 role in Tennessee in his first year in the league behind running backs
Tony Pollard and
Tyjae Spears. Mullings won't have any redraft fantasy value in 2025 unless one of Pollard or Spears miss time with injury. Winston, who was taken in the third round, is recovering from a torn right ACL that caused him to miss most of the 2024 season at Penn State.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Nashville Post - John Glennon
1 day ago
San Diego Padres outfielder
Jackson Merrill (illness) was removed from Sunday's lineup due to an illness. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Monday evening against the Los Angeles Angels. Merrill recently returned from the 10-day injured list earlier this week and has picked up right where he left off, holding a stellar .579/.600/.842 slash line with two doubles, one home run, and six RBI. Before his injury, the former top prospect posted a strong .378/.415/.676 slash line with two doubles and three long balls during his first 10 games of the season. This afternoon, Merrill will be replaced by
Tyler Wade, who will cover center field and bat in the nine-hole. The Padres are a strong team to target in DFS, facing Colorado right-hander
German Marquez, who carries a high 9.90 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Acee
1 day ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent running back
Trey Sermon to an undisclosed one-year deal on Sunday, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Sermon will head to the AFC North after spending the last two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts as a backup to
Jonathan Taylor, where he saw 91 carries for 319 yards (3.5 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the ground in 31 games (three starts). He added 19 receptions on 25 targets for 112 yards through the air. The 26-year-old former third-rounder (88th overall) by the San Francisco 49ers in 2021 out of Ohio State will now join a crowded backfield in Pittsburgh that includes rookie third-rounder
Kaleb Johnson,
Jaylen Warren and free-agent acquisition
Kenneth Gainwell. Sermon only averaged 2.8 yards a carry in 2024 and will likely need an injury or two to resurface on the fantasy radar in the Steel City.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
1 day ago
Chicago White Sox infielder
Miguel Vargas (calf/ankle) is dealing with a calf and ankle issue. Vinnie Duber noted that the infielder is available off the bench. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as Vargas could be cleared to return to the starting nine prior to Tuesday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. Before going 0-for-6 over his last two contests, the 25-year-old was enjoying a productive surge at the plate. Over his last 14 contests, Vargas posted an impressive .360/.448/.540 slash line with three doubles, two home runs, and six RBI. However, under the hood, the infielder has generated a low .297 xwOBA with .221 xBA, which suggests he could face some regression later in the season. This afternoon,
Josh Rojas will cover the hot corner and bat in the two-hole.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Vinnie Duber
1 day ago
New Orleans Saints rookie fourth-round cornerback Quincy Riley (undisclosed) is recovering from an undisclosed surgery and did not take part in drills at rookie minicamp on Saturday, according to The New Orleans Times-Picayune's Matthew Paras. Head coach Kellen Moore said that Riley's surgery was not related to the ankle injury that he dealt with in college at Louisville. The young defensive back is missing valuable reps with the rest of the team's rookies, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready for on-field work during organized team activities in late May. Hopefully, Riley will at least be ready for the start of training camp at the end of July. Even if Riley is ready to go for OTAs later this month and mandatory minicamp in June, he'll be competing for a depth role with the Saints as he heads into his first year in the NFL.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The New Orleans Times-Picayune - Matthew Paras
May
11,
2025
In
the
wake
of
quarterback
Derek
Carr's
(shoulder)
retirement
on
Saturday,
New
Orleans
Saints
head
coach
Kellen
Moore
said
that
the
team
will
rotation
all
of
their
quarterbacks
--
rookie
second-rounder
Tylerread more...
May 11, 2025
Chicago White Sox catching prospect
Edgar Quero is not in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Miami Marlins. Quero was in the starting nine on Saturday afternoon and went 0-for-4 at the plate. Fantasy managers should expect the young backstop to return to the starting nine on Tuesday when they begin a series against the Reds. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut earlier this summer and has held his own through his first taste. Across 20 games, the 22-year-old has posted a strong .274/.375/.323 slash line with three doubles and an 11:8 K:BB.
Matt Thaiss will be behind the dish and bat this afternoon in the cleanup spot. He is worth a look in DFS facing Miami Marlins right-hander
Sandy Alcantara, who enters this game with a high 8.42 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 11, 2025
The Denver Broncos have intentionally been getting rookie second-round running back
RJ Harvey pass-catching reps in rookie minicamp. General manager George Paton said that Harvey might have the best vision of any RB in this year's NFL draft. The young runner set Central Florida's all-time touchdown record and led the Big 12 in rushing touchdowns in his final season in 2024. He also became the second player in school history to record consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Harvey caught only 20 passes at UCF last season, but head coach Sean Payton said Harvey will have the ability to play on third down -- in addition to first and second own -- because of a variety of protection options. It sounds like Payton plans on using Harvey more as a pass-catcher at the next level, and he has the skills to become a three-down back sooner than later for the Broncos in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla
May
11,
2025
Chicago
Bears
rookie
second-round
wide
receiver
Luther
Burden
III
still
feels
disrespected
that
he
wasn't
selected
in
the
first
round
of
this
year's
NFL
draft.
"I
feel
like
teams
that
passed
up
on
me
are
read more...
May 11, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Dane Myers is not in Sunday's lineup when the Marlins conclude a series against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon. Myers has been in the starting nine in each of the past eight games. During this stretch, the 29-year-old has been swinging a hot bat, posting a strong .308/.379/.462 slash line with one double, one home run, and four stolen bases. Through 29 games this season, the 29-year-old has posted an impressive .337/.375/.482 slash line with three round-trippers and seven stolen bases. Under the hood, he has generated an elite .397 xwOBA and a .343 xBA, which are both well above the average of the marks. This afternoon,
Kyle Stowers will shift to center field and bat in the five-hole. Stowers is worth a look in DFS facing
Sean Burke, as he enters this game with a 4.35 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 11, 2025
Chicago White Sox outfielder
Luis Robert Jr. (knee) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the White Sox face the Miami Marlins. Robert was unable to play to suit up on Saturday due to this injury as well. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Tuesday evening against the Cincinnati Reds. Over his last 14 games, Robert has held a .265/.357/.469 slash line with one double, three home runs, 10 RBI, and eight stolen bases. With Robert sitting out,
Michael Taylor will cover center field and bat in the nine-hole. Given Robert's five-category upside, he remains a strong option in all standard formats going forward. This afternoon, the White Sox carry decent streaming appeal in DFS, facing
Sandy Alcantara, who enters this game with an 8.42 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May
11,
2025
Tampa
Bay
Rays
third
baseman
Junior
Caminero,
infielder/outfielder
Christopher
Morel
and
catcher
Ben
Rortvedt
will
all
start
on
the
bench
for
Sunday's
series
finale
against
the
read more...
May 11, 2025
According to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant, the Texas Rangers will have shortstop
Corey Seager (hamstring) re-evaluated on Monday after his balky hamstring got tight on his swings in the 10-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Seager missed Thursday and Friday due to his ongoing hamstring issue, but he returned on Saturday to go 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double and three RBI, making this even more frustrating for his fantasy managers. Seager is out of the lineup for the series finale against the Tigers on Sunday and probably won't be able to play in Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies, either. Having already gone on the injured list with a hamstring injury this year, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him headed back to the IL.
Josh Smith would most likely pick up most of the starts at the 6 if Seager goes back on the shelf.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
May 11, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Isaac Collins will start Sunday's series finale against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays on the bench for the second time in the weekend series. The left-handed-hitting
Jake Bauers will start in left field for the Brew Crew and will hit seventh against Rays right-hander
Drew Rasmussen. Collins, who hits from both sides of the plate, has gone hitless in his last three games and has gone 4-for-21 (.190) with five walks and nine strikeouts in eight games played in May. The 27-year-old could lose more playing time to Bauers against right-handed pitchers after starting the year hitting .237/.338/.356 with a homer, two RBI, three steals and seven runs scored. Bauers has been slightly better with a .250/.345/.479 slash line, three homers, 11 RBI, two steals and seven runs. In five career at-bats against Rasmussen, he's also hit .400 with an .800 OPS.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May
11,
2025
Pittsburgh
Pirates
outfielder
Oneil
Cruz
(back)
is
out
of
the
team's
starting
lineup
for
Sunday's
series
finale
against
the
visiting
Atlanta
Braves
at
PNC
Park.
Alexander
Canario
is
getting
the
start
read more...
May 11, 2025
Minnesota Twins shortstop
Carlos Correa is getting a day of rest for Sunday's series finale against the visiting San Francisco Giants at Target Field.
Brooks Lee will make the start at shortstop and will hit cleanup against Giants right-hander
Landen Roupp. Correa will be getting his first day off since April 16. In 21 games since then, he has gone 23-for-82 (.280) with two home runs, three doubles, nine RBI and eight runs scored in 86 plate appearances. It's been nice to see from the 30-year-old Puerto Rican veteran after a slow start to the year, but he's still slashing only .231/.270/.329 with an ugly .598 OPS, two homers, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored in 2025. Lee, the former eighth overall pick in 2022 out of Cal Poly, has been mediocre at the plate so far this year with a .232 average (19-for-82), two homers and seven RBI. The 24-year-old switch-hitter has never faced Petty.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May
11,
2025
Houston
Astros
left
fielder
Jose
Altuve
(hamstring)
is
out
of
the
team's
starting
lineup
for
Sunday's
series
finale
against
the
visiting
Cincinnati
Reds
at
Daikin
Park.
Zach
Dezenzo
is
starting
in
read more...
May 11, 2025
Texas Rangers shortstop
Corey Seager is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale in Detroit against the Tigers at Comerica Park.
Ezequiel Duran will start at the 6 and hit ninth for the Rangers against Tigers right-hander
Reese Olson. Seager missed Thursday and Friday due to a minor right-hamstring injury, but he returned with a bang on Saturday against Detroit, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double and three RBI in the 10-5 win. The Rangers appear to be playing things safe with the 31-year-old veteran on Sunday, and he should be back in there for Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies. Duran makes for a very low-upside DFS play in the nine-hole for the Rangers for Sunday's slate of action. The 25-year-old Dominican has just one hit in his 16 at-bats this season and has one hit in his four career at-bats against Olson.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May
11,
2025
New
York
Mets
infielder
Brett
Baty
will
return
to
the
bench
with
a
left-hander
on
the
mound
in
Sunday's
series
finale
against
the
visiting
Chicago
Cubs
at
Citi
Field.
Mark
Vientosread more...
May 11, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder
Alec Burleson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday when the Cardinals face Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher
MacKenzie Gore. Through the early part of the season, Burleson has yet to receive a start against a left-handed pitcher. Instead, this will open the DH spot for catcher
Ivan Herrera, who will bat in the six-hole. Through his first 36 games of the season, Burleson has been effective at the plate, holding a .261/.311/.351 slash line with two home runs and three stolen bases. Under the hood, the 26-year-old has generated a low .279 xwOBA with a 3.2% barrel rate, which suggests he could face regression later in the season. Fantasy managers should expect Burleson to also sit on Monday as they are set to face Phillies left-hander
Cristopher Sanchez. This afternoon, the Cardinals are best to fade in DFS facing Gore.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 11, 2025
Atlanta Braves catcher
Sean Murphy is not in Sunday's lineup when the Braves conclude a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The backstop has started each of the past three games. During this stretch, Murphy has gone 2-for-10 at the plate with a double and a 5:2 K:BB. He will cede catching duties to rookie
Drake Baldwin, who will bat in the five-hole. Under the hood, Murphy has generated a strong 13.2% barrel rate with a .446 xSLG, which are both above the average marks. Through 24 games this season, the 30-year-old catcher has posted a .221/.330/.500 slash line with three doubles, seven long balls, and 14 RBI. This afternoon, Baldwin carries high streaming appeal facing Pittsburgh right-hander
Carmen Mlodzinski, who carries a 6.16 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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