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Diego Castillo Activated on Friday
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Castillo missed three weeks due to inflammation in his shoulder. Castillo should see some save chances in Tampa, but Emilio Pagan is likely going to be the main guy in the ninth. Fantasy owners that are desperate for bullpen... Read More
Austin Hedges Placed on Bereavement List
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (personal) has been placed on the bereavement list. Hedges will be off the roster for the next three to seven days, so catcher Austin Allen has been recalled in his spot. Allen held his own during his short time with the Padres earlier this season. He'll back up Francisco... Read More
Justin Upton Returns to the Lineup
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (quad) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Upton sat out the last four games due to a sore left quad. Upton will bat cleanup and play left field versus righty Mike Leake. Upton has been serviceable with the bat since returning from... Read More
Anthony Swarzak Activated on Friday
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Swarzak missed the last two weeks due to elbow inflammation in his right shoulder. Swarzak has a 0.52 ERA since joining the Braves, so hopefully the injury doesn't slow him down.
Nomar Mazara is Absent on Friday
Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. He went 1-for-4 during Thursday's game, but will sit out here to rest. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play right field versus righty Gerrit Cole. Choo has been nearly unstoppable with the bat lately, so... Read More
Ryan Braun is in the Lineup Friday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (knee) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Braun has been dealing with lingering knee issues over the last week, so he was limited to playing off the bench. He's back in the lineup, batting fifth and playing left field versus righty Shaun Anderson.... Read More
A.J. Pollock Activated on Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Pollock missed the last two months while battling an elbow infection. He wasn't hitting well before the injury during the first month of the season. Pollock will bat sixth and play center field against lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. He's... Read More
Joe Smith Activated on Friday
Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith (Achilles) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Smith has not pitched this season after rupturing his Achilles tendon. He pitched decent in the minors, but has been a serviceable reliever in the majors for quite some time. The Astros will likely ease him back into... Read More
Alex Bregman is Out on Friday
Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman (chin, head) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Bregman was removed from Thursday's contest after suffering a laceration on his chin that required stitches. There is still the possibly of a concussion, so Bregman will take the night off on Friday. Myles Straw... Read More
Marcus Stroman to Start Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (pectoral) is scheduled to return to the starting rotation for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He threw a bullpen session on Friday without any issues. Stroman has been sidelined since June 29 due to a left pectoral cramp. He's been pitching well for Toronto, so he... Read More
Chasen Shreve Recalled by Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Chasen Shreve has been recalled by the organization on Thursday. Jordan Hicks (elbow) was transferred from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot for Shreve. He's been strong in the minors, holding batters to a .216 batting average. Shreve should be useful in the... Read More
Matt Carpenter Activated from Injured List
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (back) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Carpenter missed eight games due to a lower back strain. Carpenter was nearly impossible to stop at the plate last season, but is hitting .216/.325/.381 with 10 home runs heading into the second half. Hopefully he's able to turn... Read More
Welington Castillo Moves to Triple-A
Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo (oblique) has moved his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A. Castillo had just one hit during his seven at-bats in Double-A. He's been out since June 17 due to a strained oblique. James McCann has been outstanding at the plate this season, so Castillo will serve as the backup... Read More
Bubba Starling Recalled by Royals
Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling was been recalled and will get his first shot at the major league level. The No. 5 pick was a notorious draft-day, but at age 26, he will get a chance to prove people wrong. Starling was hitting .310/.358/.448 with seven home runs during his time in the minors... Read More
Jake Marisnick Suspended Two Games
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick has been suspended two games for colliding with catcher Jonathan Lucroy during Sunday's contest. Marisnick bulldozed Lucroy at the plate, resulting in Lucroy suffering a broken nose and concussion. Marisnick publicly apologized for the incident, but was still slapped with a two game suspension. He has appealed the suspension, but... Read More
Matt Harvey Expected to Return Saturday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey (back) is expected to draw the start against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Harvey has been sidelined since late-May due to lingering back issues. He had a 7.50 ERA through 10 starts before the injury, so he wasn't exactly helpful. Harvey didn't even pitch well during his rehab... Read More
Ji-Man Choi Expected to Return This Weekend
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (ankle) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend. He landed on the shelf last week to due a left ankle sprain. He was hitting fairly well for Tampa in the first half of the season. Hopefully he can keep it up through the... Read More
Hunter Pence to Begin Rehab Assignment
Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (groin) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday. There is a chance that Pence is able to return to the big league starting lineup by this weekend, according to TR Sullivan. Pence has been sidelined since mid-June due to a groin issue, but was having an impressive season... Read More
Yadier Molina Hits Injured List
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Molina is dealing with a strained thumb tendon, so it's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined. He was struggling with the bat since returning from the injured list, so it's probably a good idea to give him some... Read More
Mitch Moreland to Begin Rehab Assignment
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (quad) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment on Thursday. Moreland has only taken two at-bats since June due to lingering quad issues. He was swinging the bat well before the injury, but who knows if he'll get off to the same hot start. Steve Pearce (back, knee)... Read More
Eddie Rosario Could Be Activated Friday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (ankle) could be activated as early as Friday, according to Dan Hayes. The lefty outfielder has crushed 20 home runs this season, and is a huge piece to the Twins offense. He's been out roughly two weeks due to a sprained ankle, but should return sometime this weekend.
Ronald Guzman Sits Versus Lefty
Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Guzman will sit this one out against the left-handed starter. Danny Santana will draw the start at first base and bat sixth versus lefty Framber Valdez. Santana has been a surprising bright spot for the... Read More
Max Scherzer Won't Pitch in All-Star Game
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) won't pitch in the upcoming All-Star Game. Scherzer has been dealing with some back tightness, so he'll take the day off to rest. He pitched great on Saturday versus the Royals, so hopefully it's just a minor issue. Scherzer should be fine for the second half of the... Read More
Willson Contreras Won't Play Sunday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Nothing is wrong with Contreras, but he's just getting a normal rest day here. Victor Caratini will cover behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Ivan Nova. Caratini is hitting over .300 in the... Read More
Nelson Cruz is Resting Sunday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (heel) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Cruz left Friday's game due to left heel soreness, but he was able to suit up on Saturday. However, he went hitless on Saturday, so the Twins will rest him here. Jason Castro will serve... Read More
Francisco Cervelli Will No Longer Catch
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (concussion) has decided to change positions and will no longer be a catcher. After suffering another concussion recently, Cervelli has decided that he no longer wants to play catcher. He began fielding grounders and taking some fly balls as well. He's played some first base and a little second and... Read More
Ryan Zimmerman Takes a Breather Sunday
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Zimmerman has surprisingly been hot with the bat since returning from the injured list. However, he'll get a routine rest day here, so Matt Adams will cover first base and bat fifth versus righty... Read More
Austin Meadows Sits Against Lefty
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He's been slumping lately, so the Rays have decided to give him the weekend off. Avisail Garcia will cover right field and bat cleanup versus lefty James Paxton. Garcia hasn't done much with the... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Sits on Sunday
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu has been great with the bat this season, but will get a routine rest day here. Giovanny Urshela will cover third base and bat seventh versus righty Charlie Morton. Urshela has been reliable... Read More
Gleyber Torres is Resting Sunday
New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Torres will receive a routine rest day here, so no injury to worry about. Breyvic Valera will cover second base and bat eighth versus righty Charlie Morton. Valera was hitting well in the minors,... Read More
