1 day ago
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Garrett Mitchell (oblique) has been making slow progress since his injury in April. Mitchell suffered an oblique strain in late April and is likely to miss two months of action because of it. The organization was hopeful that Mitchell would be back on the roster by now. Sadly, Mitchell isn't making great progress, so he'll probably miss another month. Brewers manager Pat Murphy believes Mitchell should be back in the mix in early July. Mitchell isn't a great fantasy option, but is worth rostering in NL-only formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Blake Perkins (shin) has been making progress, but sadly it's not going as well as the organization has hoped. Perkins has been cleared to resume baseball activities since late April. That being said, Perkins was expected to be back with the Brewers by now. Sadly, Perkins progress has been slow and has been unable to run bases on consecutive days due to lingering soreness. Brewers manager Pat Murphy believes Perkins will be back by July. There should be more information later, but it sounds like Perkins is going to miss at least another month.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher
Shane Bieber (elbow) was sharp on the mound during a rehab start for Rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Saturday. Bieber tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out five batters along the way. This was his first start since having Tommy John surgery last year. This is only the beginning for Bieber, but it's a solid start. He figures to need a handful of starts before being cleared to return to the big league rotation. The hope is that Bieber can contribute in the Guardians' rotation by early July.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Guardians Prospective
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried as this is only a procedural move to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. This move frees a spot for catcher
Chuckie Robinson who was claimed off waivers on Saturday. Glasnow has been on the injured list since late April due to right shoulder inflammation. He has been throwing bullpen sessions, but will require a few rehab starts before rejoining the Dodgers roster. The 31-year-old is now eligible to return in late June, so fantasy managers will need to wait a few more weeks.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Fabian Ardaya
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Seattle Mariners infielder
Jorge Polanco is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Polanco was struggling at the plate, but snapped a seven-game hitless streak during Friday's game. This appears to be a routine rest day for the veteran infielder. In his absence,
Cal Raleigh will shift over to the designated hitter spot while
Mitch Garver covers behind the plate versus right-hander
Bailey Ober on Saturday. Fantasy managers should make sure to adjust their lineups accordingly ahead of first pitch.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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Minnesota Twins infielder
Royce Lewis is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. It's not shocking to see Lewis head to the bench considering he's in the middle of a 0-for-26 stretch at the plate. The Twins are hopeful that a day off will help him get his mind right and he can turn the page in the month of June. In his absence,
Brooks Lee will take over third base and bat third versus right-hander
Bryce Miller. If they didn't already, fantasy managers should make sure to get Lewis out of their lineups ahead of first pitch.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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Minnesota Twins outfielder
Harrison Bader (finger) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Bader returns to the field after missing the last four games due to a right finger injury. He'll play left field and bat eighth versus right-hander
Bryce Miller on Saturday. Usually, the status of Bader isn't too relevant, but he's putting together a strong month of May. He's slashing .321/.391/500 with two home runs, eight RBI, and five steals this month. He could be someone worth considering in AL-only formats right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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New York Yankees first baseman
Ben Rice is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This appears to be a routine rest day for Rice who has cooled off in the month of May. He's slashing .230/.293/.446 with three home runs and 10 RBI this month. In his absence,
Aaron Judge will slide over to the designated hitter role and bat second against right-hander
Landon Knack.
Jasson Dominguez,
Cody Bellinger, and
Trent Grisham will cover the outfield on Saturday. Hopefully, Rice gets back on track, but he's no longer a must-have player in fantasy leagues after his hot month of April ended.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Daulton Varsho (hamstring) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Athletics. Varsho was taken out in the third inning after he appears to have suffered a hamstring injury when running the bases. He finished the game 1-for-1 with a double and a walk. The expectation is that Varsho will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider Varsho as day-to-day until further notice.
Myles Straw took over for Varsho in the outfield and figures to see more playing time if he does miss time because of the hamstring issue.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Toronto Blue Jays
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman
Freddie Freeman (ankle) is in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Freeman mentioned on Friday that he was dealing with discomfort on his surgically-repaired ankle. Despite that, Freeman will remain in the lineup, so it doesn't appear to be significant enough to put Freeman on the bench. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Freeman does get a game or two off, assuming the issue doesn't go away. For now, Freeman will bat third and play first base versus right-hander
Will Warren on Saturday. Fantasy managers should make sure they have Freeman in their lineups.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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New York Mets right-handed pitcher
Paul Blackburn (knee) is expected to return from the 15-day injured list and make his season debut on Monday evening against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Blackburn has been on the injured list throughout the start of the season due to right knee inflammation. Blackburn has logged 29 1/3 innings of rehab work with High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A. Across this stint, Blackburn posted a 3.68 ERA with a strong 1.09 WHIP. With Triple-A, he has held a 2.70 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP. Last season, the 31-year-old logged 75 1/3 innings with the Athletics and Mets and held a cumulative 4.66 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Blackburn's production as he may not be given a permanent role in the starting rotation. For now, he is only worth adding in deeper NL-only leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Andrew Tredinnick
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New York Mets third baseman
Mark Vientos will get the day off on Saturday when they continue a series against the Colorado Rockies. Vientos has started in each of the past three contests. During this stretch, Vientos went 2-for-11 with a home run and seven strikeouts. During Friday's contest against the Rockies, Vientos went 0-for-3 with three punchouts. This will open up the hot corner for
Brett Baty, who is slated to bat in the five-hole. Through 51 games this season, the 25-year-old has had an inconsistent start to the season, holding a .231/.300/.379 line with six home runs. Under the hood, Vientos has generated a low .298 xwOBA, .231 xBA, and a .377 xSLG, which are all well below the average marks. The Mets should be viewed as a top stack in DFS facing Colorado right-hander
Antonio Senzatela, who holds a high 6.50 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman
Bryce Harper (elbow) remains out of the starting nine on Saturday when they continue a series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Harper exited Tuesday's game after taking a pitch on his elbow. He has yet to return to the starting lineup but did receive negative X-rays on his elbow, which suggests the injury is not overly serious. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their game on Sunday. This afternoon,
Alec Bohm will cover first base and will bat in the four-hole. This opens the hot corner for
Edmundo Sosa, who will bat in the nine-hole. The Phillies are worth stacking in DFS this afternoon as the Brewers will rely on a bullpen game. Right-handed pitcher
Chad Patrick is slated to receive the bulk of the workload.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
The Miami Marlins have activated infielder
Xavier Edwards (back) from the 10-day injured list prior to their contest on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Edwards hit the injured list on May 18 with a left mid-back strain. While Edwards is not in Saturday's lineup, fantasy managers should expect him to return to the starting nine on Sunday. Through his first 42 contests of the season, Edwards posted a .263/.337/.292 line with 11 stolen bases. He struck out at a solid 17.5% rate and drew walks at a 9.8% rate, which were both above the average marks. Last season, Edwards swiped an impressive 31 bags across a short 70-game stint. Fantasy managers should expect the 25-year-old to spend most of his time at the keystone going forward. This afternoon,
Jack Winkler will get the nod at second base and bat in the nine-hole.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Barral
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Houston Astros outfielder
Yordan Alvarez (hand) underwent further imaging on his injured hand, which revealed a fracture. However, Chandler Rome of The Athletic noted that the fracture is 60 percent healed and that the team hopes the slugger can return to action in "the near future." Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status, as it appeared the 27-year-old was nearing a return as he took live batting practice on Friday. However, Alvarez will now have to wait until the fracture has completely healed. Before his injury, Alvarez posted a .210/.306/.340 line with three home runs. However, under the hood, he generated an elite .363 xwOBA with a 94.0 mph average exit velocity. While he remains sidelined, the Astros will likely have several players operate as the DH. This will likely open more opportunities for either
Yainer Diaz or
Victor Caratini to see playing time when they are not catching.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chandler Rome
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