Will Simpson Enjoying Success At The Plate

Oakland Athletics prospect Will Simpson is quite new to the organization, having recently joined the team as a 15th-round pick in the 2023 draft. The University of Washington product has impressive bat-to-ball skills and undeniable power, though there are concerns about his plate discipline and K/BB rate over a larger sample size. But what hurt […]

Shohei Ohtani Avoids The Injured List

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) has been out of the lineup for the past two contests. But according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group, an injured list stint won't be necessary for the two-way star. Fantasy managers can still consider him day-to-day, though, as test results revealed some […]

Is Shohei Ohtani Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Los Angeles Angels superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani has missed the past two games for the franchise due to right oblique tightness. Last month, Ohtani suffered a UCL tear in his arm, and it was revealed that he would not pitch again this season. Major doubts began creeping into the minds of people around the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Joins 400-Homer Club Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton made history in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers. Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts. The 33-year-old now has 400 career HR and became the fourth-fastest player by games in Major League history to achieve that mark. This is his second consecutive season […]

Shohei Ohtani To Miss Tuesday's Game

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering Ohtani is battling two injuries right now. The good news is that Angels' manager Phil Nevin said Ohtani is feeling improved. Fantasy managers can consider Ohtani as […]

Jorge Soler Returns On Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hip) is back in action on Tuesday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw, serving as the designated hitter and batting in the two-hole. Soler was removed from a game last week due to right-hip tightness, but he'll be back on the field on Tuesday and […]

Tyler Stephenson Hitting The Bench Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. Stephenson started behind the plate in Monday's series opener and went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one of which was of the RBI variety. That's now five hits, including the pair of doubles and […]

Byron Buxton Pausing His Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) will pause his minor-league rehab assignment for now to let the patellar tendinitis in his right knee subside, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Buxton didn't accompany Triple-A St. Paul on Monday. Baldelli said he didn't know whether Buxton's knee soreness will end the team's hopes of allowing him […]

Shohei Ohtani To Receive Further Oblique Testing Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said Monday that starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) is pretty sore and that the team will know more about his oblique on Tuesday after further testing, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The two-way star was scratched from the lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Orioles with right-oblique […]

Procedure "Inevitable" For Shohei Ohtani's Elbow

Nez Balelo, the agent of Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) said Monday that it is "inevitable" that he will have "some kind of procedure" to repair the partial tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament. However, he also said that "Shohei is going to be in somebody's lineup next year, […]

Andrew McCutchen Leaves Game Early On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates DH Andrew McCutchen left his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with tightness in his left Achilles' tendon, according to the team. McCutchen had a big game before leaving, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, a run, and an RBI. He was lifted for pinch-hitter Joshua Palacios late in the game, although the Pirates […]

Shohei Ohtani Scratched On Monday With Oblique Tightness

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique) was scratched from the lineup ahead of his team's Monday game against the Baltimore Orioles. Ohtani is reportedly dealing with tightness in his right oblique and will take a seat as the Angels kick off their early-week series against Baltimore. Brandon Drury will shift from second base […]

Brandon Belt Out Against A's

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt (back) is not playing on Monday against the Oakland Athletics. It will be Belt's third straight missed game due to a back injury that continues to bother him of late. In his absence, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third, while […]

Christian Walker, Tommy Pham Back In The Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) and outfielder Tommy Pham (finger) are both back in the lineup on Monday to face the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Peter Lambert. Walker is at first base and batting cleanup, while Pham is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order. Walker left Saturday's […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In Action Monday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third for the Astros on Monday against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Andrew Heaney. Alvarez banged his knee in Sunday's game against the New York Yankees, but he won't have to miss any time. The 26-year-old left-handed-hitting Cuban slugger […]

Adolis Garcia Walks It Off On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia went 1-for-5 with a solo, walk-off home run and four strikeouts in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The Rangers, who recently lost their hold on first place in the American League West, were looking to avoid getting swept by the Twins before Garcia stepped up to […]

Giancarlo Stanton Taking A Seat Sunday Night

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup Sunday night versus the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Stanton went 1-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts and a run scored in Saturday's victory over Houston but will take a seat for the series finale while slugger Aaron Judge will handle […]

Josh Naylor Activated And Starting Sunday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/designated hitter Josh Naylor (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old has been out since August 4 with an oblique strain but he's back in the lineup on Sunday, serving as the designated hitter and batting third against the Tampa Bay Rays. Naylor has been a surprising source […]

Jorge Soler Still Absent From Starting Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hip) remains out of action on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Jake Burger will serve as the designated hitter again and hit third, with Jesus Sanchez in right field and batting sixth against Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. This will be Soler's fifth straight game on the bench, and if […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 24

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 24 -- Monday, September 4 through Sunday, September 10. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and […]

Austin Nola Has A Vision-Related Issue

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola has been diagnosed with a vision-related issue, according to beat writer Jeff Sanders. Nola, due to his struggles this season, was optioned to Triple-A El Paso back in mid-July. He hasn't played with the Chihuahuas since August 2, however, as he's undergone multiple neurological tests that eventually diagnosed his […]

J.D. Martinez Expected Back Next Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) will take part in a simulated game on Saturday, and if that goes well, he's scheduled to join Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday for a few minor-league rehab games. If Martinez can avoid any setbacks from a lingering back/hamstring injury next week, the Dodgers expect him to […]

Brandon Belt Returns To DH Role

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (back) has returned to the team's starting lineup against right-hander Chris Flexen and the Colorado Rockies, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Back issues kept Belt out of the last two games, but it wasn't a serious issue and he's now available for the start of […]

Nick Loftin Making Big-League Debut For Royals

Kansas City Royals rookie third baseman Nick Loftin is making his major-league debut on Friday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. He's serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the eight-hole. Kansas City's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, got the call-up with rosters expanding on Friday after hitting .270/.344/.444 […]

Pedro Grifol To Stick Around For 2024 Season

New Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said on Thursday that manager Pedro Grifol will be the team's manager in 2024. Getz also said during a press conference that "nobody is untouchable" on the team's 40-man roster. Grifol is in his first year as the skipper in 2023. There have been reports of poor […]

Chris Getz Named New White Sox GM

The Chicago White Sox officially named Chris Getz their new general manager on Thursday. The former infielder was promoted to senior vice president/general manager after turning 40 on Wednesday. He had been the team's director of player development and an assistant general manager since 2017. Getz will take over after former executive vice president Kenny […]

Jorge Soler Scratched From Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Washington Nationals with right-hip tightness that is still bothering him. Josh Bell will now serve as the designated hitter for the Fish and hit second against Nationals right-hander Joan Adon. Soler will miss his third straight game due to hip tightness, […]

Jorge Soler Returns To Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Joan Adon, serving as the designated hitter and batting second for the Fish. Soler was removed from the game early several days ago due to hip tightness after a swing and miss, but he's back […]

Byron Buxton Plays Center Field In Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) played seven innings in center field in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks. It's a notable milestone, as it was the first time that Buxton has played the field this year due to injuries. He […]

Ji Man Choi Begins Swinging

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi (ribs) has begun a swinging progression, according to MLB.com, and is looking to return from the injured list by mid-September. The 32-year-old hit the shelf after straining his rib cage earlier this month. Choi has only appeared in 30 contests this season, split between the Pittsburgh […]