Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Jhoan Duran, Kodai Senga, Devin Williams, Max Scherzer, Taj Bradley, and more

The 2024 MLB season is officially two weeks old, and there are flurries of key pitchers dealing with bumps and bruises as we head toward the weekend. That said, we have the latest updates on stud pitchers around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Jhoan Duran, Kodai Senga, Devin Williams, Max Scherzer, […]

Twins-Tigers Postponed On Thursday

The matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers on Thursday has been postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather in Detroit. The game will be made up on Saturday, April 13 as part of a straight double-header, with Game 1 starting at 1:10 PM EST and Game 2 starting 40 minutes after the […]

Matt Brash Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday, according to manager Scott Servais. The organization hasn't given a timetable for when Brash will get back on the mound. However, it sounds like Brash has been making solid progress. He still has more work to do, so […]

Guardians Acquire Wes Parson From Blue Jays

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Wes Parsons from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for international bonus pool money ($250,000). In a corresponding move, the Guardians moved right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Parsons gets dealt after recently being designated for assignment by Toronto. The 31-year-old appeared twice out of […]

Mets-Braves Postponed On Wednesday

The contest between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday has been postponed in Atlanta due to a forecast of inclement weather. The game will be made up on Sept. 26 at 7:20 pm ET, and Thursday's originally scheduled 12:20 pm ET game will be played as planned. It means that Wednesday's scheduled […]

Devin Williams Hopes To Return Around All-Star Break

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (back) is still hoping to return around the All-Star break in July, according to general manager Matt Arnold. Williams was diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back in the middle of March and was estimated to be out for around three months, which would put him back in the […]

Hunter Harvey Could Pitch Wednesday

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (hand) said his left hand is feeling much better and that he might be fine to pitch on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Harvey said he lost all feeling in his and for 40 minutes last night after getting hit by a comebacker off the bat of outfielder […]

Chris Murphy Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Murphy (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. The procedure was performed by renowned elbow expert Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. Murphy's 2024 season comes to a conclusion before it began after he appeared in 20 games with the Red Sox in his MLB debut last season. The […]

Taijuan Walker, Orion Kerkering Going On Rehab Assignments

The Philadelphia Phillies are sending right-handers Taijuan Walker (shoulder) and Orion Kerkering (forearm, illness) on minor-league rehab assignments. Kerkering would then be activated sometime over the weekend. Walker will start his rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will likely make four starts, increasing his pitch count in 15-pitch increments before eventually joining […]

Bruce Bochy Not Panicking About Jose Leclerc

Texas Rangers right-handed reliever Jose Leclerc blew the save against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday when he gave up a two-run home run to catcher Shea Langeliers, his third home run of the game. Leclerc has now allowed at least one run in four of his first five outings so far this year. "He's healthy, […]

Ryan Helsley Picks Up Fourth Save

After a rough inning of work on Monday that saw St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley allow two runs (one earned), the right-hander bounced back with a perfect inning on Tuesday to secure his fourth save of the season. Helsley now has tossed seven innings with seven strikeouts and one walk on the season. The […]

Raisel Iglesias Picks Up Save In Shaky Outing

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his second save of the season versus the New York Mets on Tuesday. The veteran entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead, but barely survived to earn the save by allowing two runs on three hits with one strikeout. The good news is that it was the […]

Chad Green Locks Down Second Save

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Chad Green picked up his second save of the season on Tuesday versus the Seattle Mariners. The veteran tossed 1 1/3 innings and allowed a walk with one strikeout. Green has now appeared in five games and allowed two runs, but has been perfect in two save opportunities. It's encouraging […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Changes in Kansas City, Colorado, and Philly?

It’s awesome having fantasy baseball back in our lives. Checking lineups, box scores, and more importantly -- fantasy live scoring. But with the excitement of fantasy baseball being back, there tends to be some overreactions this time of year.  It is important to remember that we are just two weeks into this marathon of a […]

Mason Miller Earns First Save Of Season Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Mason Miller picked up his first save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers. Miller came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one and turned in a 1-2-3- outing with two strikeouts. The electric 25-year-old has looked solid out of the bullpen this […]

Hunter Harvey Pulled After Taking Comebacker Off His Forearm

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (forearm) was pulled from his outing in the eighth inning on Tuesday night when he was struck in the left forearm/wrist area by a comebacker off the bat of San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. Despite only getting two outs in the inning while allowing a hit and striking […]

Clay Holmes Notches Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Marlins. Holmes came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 31-year-old has converted all but one of his save opportunities and […]

Michael Kopech Earns Six-Out Save Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Guardians. Kopech came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning up by two and struck out the side. He stayed in to pitch the bottom of the ninth and delivered another 1-2-3 […]

Who is the Oakland Athletics' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Oakland Athletics are off to a rough 3-7 start to open the 2024 season. While their bullpen may not see many save opportunities throughout the season, a closer who can see double-digit chances is still valuable. Currently, the A’s have not had a save opportunity, so analyzing who will be given the first call […]

Jhoan Duran Hoping To Throw Bullpen Friday

Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) is itching to get back out there and said he's hoping to throw his first bullpen session on Friday. Duran was forced to open the 2024 regular season on the injured list with an oblique injury, but he's been throwing pain-free on flat ground and is getting close to […]

Jordan Romano, Erik Swanson Expected To Pitch Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays relievers Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) are both expected to pitch on Thursday with Triple-A Buffalo, and they should both be active soon after that as long as they don't suffer setbacks. Romano dealt with right-elbow inflammation in spring training and began the year on the injured list, but he's […]

Who is the Nationals Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlooks

The Washington Nationals are projected somewhere around 60-70 wins for the 2024 season. They are playing amidst a challenging, competitive NL East. While they have some young talent, they lack a competitive lineup with only two top-100 preseason hitters coming into the year, CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas. Despite the lack of competitiveness, there may […]

Who is the Royals Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlooks

The Kansas City Royals are a storied franchise. With a World Series title in 2015, they were able to recapture the greatness of baby blue uniforms gone by. George Brett will always reign supreme on any "Best Of" list for the Royals, surrounded by more recent names like Salvador Perez, Alex Gordon, and Carlos Beltran. […]

Gregory Soto Earns First Save Of Season Monday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Gregory Soto earned his first save of the season in Monday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Cardinals. Soto came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning up by two with an automatic runner on second. He got the first out on a fly-out, allowed a single, and ended the […]

Jeff Hoffman Blows Save, Earns Win Monday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman blew his second save of the season but earned his first win in Monday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Cardinals. Hoffman came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a walk and a double, got […]

Evan Phillips Notches Fourth Save Of Season Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips picked up his fourth save of the season in Monday's 4-2 win over the Twins. Phillips entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 29-year-old has been excellent to start the season, converting all […]

Jorge Lopez Holds On For Save Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Jorge Lopez managed to secure his first save of the season in Monday's 8-7 win over the Braves. Lopez came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff double, got the first out on a fly-out, allowed an RBI single, and got […]

Justin Slaten - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten was drafted in 2019 and has had strong strikeout numbers at every stop in the minors. Between Double-A and Triple-A in 2023, he struck out 86 hitters over 59 2/3 IP. His MLB debut came in […]

Tejay Antone Needs Another Elbow Surgery

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that reliever Tejay Antone (elbow) will have another elbow surgery this Friday after he tore the tendon off the bone while also suffering a partial ligament tear. Antone has already had Tommy John surgery twice in 2017 and 2021. The Reds officially placed him on the 15-day injured list […]

John Brebbia Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher John Brebbia (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list ahead of the team's matchup against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Brebbia last appeared in a game on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, when he left the contest after just seven pitches. The 33-year-old dealt with a similar calf […]