Byron Buxton Receives Cortisone Shot

Because conservative treatment wasn't working for Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee), he was given a cortisone shot in his right knee on Sunday. The Twins are still hopeful Buxton can get into minor-league rehab games. Buxton encountered a setback with the patellar tendinitis in his knee last week and was pulled off his […]

Mike Rizzo Gets Multi-Year Extension With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Mike Rizzo on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 62-year-old has been with the organization since 2006 when the Lerner family made him the team's first hire. Rizzo's extension comes after the team signed manager Dave Martinez to a […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Sit Out For Nightcap

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is out of the starting lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. The veteran slugger went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts during the first game of the day. After that, the Yankees decided to give me a breather and let […]

Shohei Ohtani Absent On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani was slated to return on Monday, but was scratched ahead of the contest. The 29-year-old will miss Tuesday's game as well, which makes nine straight games that Ohtani has sat out. The […]

Mets Hiring David Stearns As New President Of Baseball Operations

The New York Mets are hiring David Stearns as their new president of baseball operations, according to sources familiar with the situation. Stearns is a monumental addition to the organization, and the 38-year-old will take over officially at the end of the 2023 season. He has been the architect of multiple National League Central titles […]

Jake Fraley Sitting Tuesday Versus Lefty

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night as the Reds take on the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Joey Wentz. Only 40 of Fraley's 352 plate appearances have come against southpaws this season while he's hitting just .147 with three doubles and three stolen bases against lefties in that time. […]

Manny Machado Goes Deep Twice In Win Over Dodgers

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado put on a show offensively in the team's 11-8 win over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts. Although it's mostly been a down year for Machado and the Padres, he is now […]

Brandon Belt Leaves Early With Back Spasms

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt (back) left Monday's game early against the Texas Rangers due to lower-back muscle spasms. Before he left, Belt went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts to drop his season average to .251 and his OPS to .839 on the year. He was replaced as the designated hitter by rookie […]

Kris Bryant Officially Activated From Injured List

The Colorado Rockies activated outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) from the injured list on Monday and designated outfielder Cole Tucker for assignment in a corresponding move. Bryant will make his return for the first time since landing on the injured list on July 25 with a fractured left index finger. He's immediately back in the starting […]

Shohei Ohtani Scratched From Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners. Mike Moustakas is now serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup against Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. It looked like the 29-year-old two-way superstar was going to return to action for the first time in […]

Mike Ford Hits The Bench Monday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Ford is on the bench for Monday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. It's not surprising to see the lefty-swinging Ford hit the bench against a southpaw starting pitcher but it's also worth noting he is hitting .357 against lefties for the season. That […]

Shohei Ohtani Back In Action Monday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. Oblique inflammation has sidelined the two-way star for the last week but he will return and hit second Monday night in Seattle. Of course, it's been a massive season for […]

Yainer Diaz Returns To The Bench Monday

Houston Astros catcher/designated hitter Yainer Diaz is not in the starting lineup Monday night against the visiting Oakland A's and right-hander Mason Miller. The 24-year-old had a solid afternoon at the plate in Sunday's series finale with the Padres, going 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a pair of runs scored in his club's […]

Bryce Harper Slugs Ninth-Inning, Game-Tying Homer Monday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper clubbed a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to force extra innings against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader. Unfortunately, the Braves scored a pair of 10th-inning runs in an eventual 10-8 triumph over their National League East rivals. […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Big Home Run Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the 12th inning on Sunday in an eventual 4-3 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in 13 innings. Stanton finished the day going 1-for-3 with the home run, two RBI, a run scored, two walks and a strikeout. The […]

Justin Turner Grabs Two Hits Sunday

In Sunday's 7-3 victory against the Orioles, Boston Red Sox designated hitter Justin Turner went 2-for-5 at the plate. Turner remains a reliable asset in Boston as he is hitting .285/.355/.480 this season. He's also hit 23 home runs and logged 94 RBI in 498 at-bats. It's worth noting that Turner has been battling a […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Start Monday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique) may start in Seattle on Monday, according to manager Phil Nevin. Nevin also said Ohtani could be available off the bench Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. The all-world player last played Sep 3 and has been out with oblique inflammation. The Angels have been cautious with Ohtani […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 25

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 25 – Monday, September 11 through Sunday, September 17. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and can […]

Top 150 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (September Updates)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the September update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. The 2023 MLB season is entering its final month. Many dynasty baseball players have begun to turn their attention to the 2024 season. For those who are still playing through the end of the season, […]

Shohei Ohtani Continues To Sit Out

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. This marks the sixth game in a row that Ohtani has missed due to inflammation in his right oblique. The right-hander is also dealing with a UCL tear in his elbow that will […]

Shohei Ohtani To Miss Fifth Straight Game

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 29-year-old will miss his fifth game in a row as he continues to nurse an oblique issue. Ohtani is expected to undergo elbow surgery at the end of the season, so he […]

J.D. Martinez Returns From Stint On 10-Day IL

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list following a successful rehab assignment. In a corresponding move, infielder Michael Busch was optioned to Triple-A. The 36-year-old Martinez is enjoying a strong season in which he has 25 homers, a .370 xwOBA, a .551 xSLG, and a 54.7 […]

Kyle Schwarber Clubs 41st Homer Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-4 with his 41st home run of the season, an RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout in the team's 5-1 win on the road in San Diego over the Padres on Wednesday. Schwarber led off the game with a towering blast, and it was his […]

Shohei Ohtani Hasn't Taken Swings

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) didn't end up taking any swings like he had planned on Wednesday. Ohtani went to the batting cages to loosen up, but felt that he needed to take the night off. However, Nevin said the team still isn't considering putting Ohtani […]

Ji Man Choi Suffers Setback

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi (ribs, foot) was rehabbing with Triple-A El Paso when he sustained a right Lisfranc injury. The ailment will likely end his season, and his rehab assignment will stop for now. Choi has only played in 30 games this year split between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the […]

Shohei Ohtani Remains Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Ohtani felt something in his right oblique while taking batting practice and has been held out since, but he's managed to avoid going on the injured list for now and is considered day-to-day after […]

Max Muncy Back In Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) has returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, playing third base and batting cleanup. Muncy was held out of Tuesday's contest with a minor left-shoulder injury, but he's back in there now and should be returned to fantasy lineups immediately. The 33-year-old left-handed-hitting All-Star […]

Jorge Soler Goes On 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right-oblique strain and recalled outfielder Dane Myers from the minors in a corresponding move. The Fish also recalled right-hander Edward Cabrera and selected the contract of Devin Smeltzer and designated pitcher Geoff Hartlieb for assignment. Soler returned […]

Jorge Soler Returning To The Bench Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler is not in the club's starting lineup Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Lance Lynn. Soler returned from a hip injury on Tuesday night and went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored but will predictably get a day off to rest after a […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Byron Buxton, more

The MLB season is moving along quickly, and it's never been more important to follow the latest injury headlines around the league. Fantasy baseball contenders must lock in to keep their places at the top of the standings, while bubble teams need to make the correct lineup decisions to ascend when it matters most. Let's […]