Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Mike Trout, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez, Ozzie Albies, more

MLB fans are beginning to think about postseason baseball, but there is still plenty of time to go before the season reaches that stage. Fantasy managers must continue to stay in tune with the top injury headlines as September approaches. Let's take a look at injured hitters Mike Trout, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez, Ozzie Albies, […]

White Sox Part Ways With Ken Williams, Rick Hahn Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox relieved executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn of their duties Tuesday, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Williams was in his 11th season as executive vice president after originally joining the organization in 1992 as a scout. Hahn served as the White Sox general manager for the past 11 […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (finger) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox. Alvarez is dealing with an injured left index finger after he reportedly slammed it in a door on Tuesday. The organization is considering the injury as minor. The expectation is that Alvarez is going to return […]

J.D. Martinez Goes On Injured List With Groin Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with left-groin tightness. Martinez has been hobbled for much of the second half of the season, so the Dodgers will finally give him some extended rest so that he can get right for what they hope will be […]

Lazaro Montes Producing Phenomenal Results At The Plate

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes is one of the club's most-hyped international signings this decade, inking a $2.5 million deal back in 2022. Although his strikeout rate is high, so, too, are his walk and home run clips. This suggests that he has the skills needed to thrive at the plate and now just […]

Brooks Baldwin Flashing Versatility, Advanced Plate Skills

Chicago White Sox prospect Brooks Baldwin has already shown significant promise through just 104 games in the organization. The 23-year-old is primarily a third baseman but has shown valuable versatility, playing all infield positions, left and center field, and designated hitter this season. He is a solid defender with a strong arm and enough athleticism […]

Kerry Carpenter Stays Hot, Collects Three Hits Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Cubs. Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old has put together a solid season offensively, slashing .287/.346/.541 with 19 HR and 48 RBI in 306 plate appearances. […]

Nationals Sign Davey Martinez To Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals signed manager Davey Martinez to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Monday, and they are close to signing general manager Mike Rizzo to a new deal as well, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Martinez, 58, will also receive a club option for a third year. The 62-year-old Rizzo is expected […]

Angels-Reds Game Postponed Monday

The game on Monday between the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Lucas Giolito was scheduled to start for the Angels on Monday, with right-hander Graham Ashcraft the intended starter for the Reds. Both hurlers will most likely […]

Andrew Vaughn Records Three Hits Against Rockies

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn went 3-for-5 hitting a solo home run as the White Sox were victorious against the Rockies in Denver on Sunday. Vaughn made his mark early in the game, initiating the scoring with a 404-foot solo home run off Chris Flexen in the second frame. Later in the contest, […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 22

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 22 -- Monday, August 21 through Sunday, August 27. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Rowdy Tellez Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Tellez has been out since early July after he suffered a cut on his hand while shagging flyballs during practice. The 28-year-old slugger has 12 home runs and a .678 OPS over 253 at-bats so far this season. […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Walks It Off

Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a walk-off home run Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. It was a 1-0 game, with the homer coming with one out in the inning. It was the only hit for the young power hitter as he went 1-for-4. He now has four home runs and 15 […]

J.D. Martinez Back In The Lineup On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is returning to Friday's starting lineup versus the Miami Marlins. This is good news after Martinez was a late scratch from Thursday's contest. The 35-year-old continues to deal with lingering hamstring and groin issues. Hopefully those problems are behind him, as he'll serve as the designated hitter and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Willson Contreras, Bo Bichette, Justin Turner, Mike Trout, Lars Nootbaar, more

With weekend baseball set to begin, several key fantasy hitters are dealing with injuries. It's almost crunch time for fantasy managers looking to contend for a championship, so staying in tune with the top injury headlines is paramount. Let's take a look at injured hitters Willson Contreras, Bo Bichette, Justin Turner, Mike Trout, Lars Nootbaar, […]

J.D. Martinez Scratched From Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) has been scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with hamstring and groin issues over the past few weeks. The hope is that Martinez didn't suffer a significant setback, but this injury continues to linger. Will Smith will serve as […]

Joey Meneses Collects Five RBI Thursday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Joey Meneses went 2-for-5 and drove in five runs in a 10-7 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Meneses hit a two-run double in the fifth frame off Red Sox righty reliever Josh Winckowski. He would later smack another two-run double adding to the National's lead. The 31-year-old has […]

Bryce Harper Goes Off Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Harper blew up at the plate in the team's 9-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, three runs scored and a walk. Games like this have been very rare for Harper in 2023, and it's actually his first multi-homer […]

Justin Turner To Be Limited To DH Duties

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) intends to keep playing through a bone bruise in his left heel and he will continue to serve as the team's designated hitter as long as he's healthy. Playing in the field is "off the table for a while," according to manager Alex Cora. Turner missed seven […]

Shohei Ohtani To Start Next Week

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (arm) will make his next start next week against the Cincinnati Reds, likely on Wednesday. The superstar was scratched from his start on Tuesday due to right arm fatigue, so this is good news for fantasy managers. Ohtani has been sensational again on the mound, posting a […]

Mark Vientos Day-To-Day With Wrist Inflammation

New York Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos (wrist) had an MRI exam on his left wrist and was diagnosed with inflammation. He's considered day-to-day and is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Vientos was removed from the game on Tuesday due to his injured wrist. It remains to be […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Bo Bichette, Mike Trout, Jose Altuve, Tim Anderson, Byron Buxton, more

The 2023 MLB season continues to chug along, and fantasy baseball leagues will be wrapping up before we know it. That said, it's never been more crucial to stay up to date with the latest injury headlines for key hitters. Let's take a look at injured hitters Bo Bichette, Mike Trout, Jose Altuve, Tim Anderson, […]

Rowdy Tellez Will Remain On Rehab Assignment Through Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (hand) will remain on his rehab assignment until he gets going at the plate, according to manager Craig Counsell. That means he'll be with Triple-A Nashville at least through the Dodgers series, which ends on Thursday. So far, Tellez is batting just .111 at Triple-A so he'll get a […]

J.D. Martinez In The Lineup On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran slugger has been bothered by a lingering hamstring issue since late July. Martinez has avoided the injured list, but continues to miss time because of these problems. Hopefully, the injuries are behind him as […]

Ji Man Choi Placed On 10-Day Injured List Monday

The San Diego Padres placed first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi (ribs) on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left rib cage strain. The move is retroactive to August 12, when he sustained the injury while taking swings. Outfielder Ben Gamel's contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Choi had […]

Luke Raley Sitting On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the start of a series against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are using right-hander Ryan Walker as an opener, but lefty Sean Manaea will work as the bulk pitcher out of the bullpen. Harold Ramirez is serving as […]

Shohei Ohtani Launches 41st Home Run

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his impressive campaign versus the Houston Astros on Sunday. The 29-year-old blasted a 448-foot home run off Parker Mushinski in the sixth inning to give the Halos a 2-0 lead. That run would end up being the difference maker in the 2-1 victory over the Astros. The […]

Jonah Heim Activated From The Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting on Sunday. This one came out of left field as Heim is dealing with a torn left wrist tendon that had the potential to end his season. He took some batting practice earlier in the week and apparently feels […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Taking A Seat On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. This looks to just be a day of rest for the 29-year-old, who's been hot over the last few weeks. He's rocking a 1.010 OPS across the last 12 contests (44 at-bats). Overall, he's slashing […]

Shohei Ohtani Skipping Wednesday's Start Against Texas

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani is skipping his next start against Texas on Wednesday, per manager Phil Nevin. He's just dealing with some fatigue so the Angels are giving him some extra rest. He'll toe the rubber against the Reds at home in his next turn. Ohtani has compiled a 10-5 record, […]