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Dinelson Lamet Activated on Thursday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Thursday. Lamet will make his debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing all last season due to Tommy John surgery. Lamet didn't pitch great during his rehab outings, but that doesn't mean he won't have success in... Read More
Diego Castillo Won't Be Activated Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) will be activated after the All-Star break. Castillo threw a bullpen session on Thursday, and there has been talk about him possibly pitching this weekend. The Rays are going to play it safe and give Castillo some more time to rest. Castillo has been out since June... Read More
Logan Morrison Released by Yankees
New York Yankees first baseman Logan Morrison has been granted his released from the organization on Thursday. Morrison has hitting fairly decent in the minors, but it appears the Yankees were not in any hurry to call him up. The Yankees elected to recall Mike Ford over Morrison after Luke Voit (abdominal) landed on the... Read More
Marcus Stroman Will Miss Thursday's Start
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (pectoral) won't make his scheduled start on Thursday versus the Boston Red Sox. The Jays want to be cautious with possibly their biggest trade piece, so they may shut him down until after the All-Star break. Derek Law will serve as the opener, while Thomas Pannone will pitch... Read More
Juan Nicasio Lands on Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Juan Nicasio (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Nicasio is dealing with a left groin strain, so he could be looking at longer than 10 days sidelined. The Phillies bullpen has been destroyed by injuries this season. Left-hander Austin Davis has been recalled in a corresponding... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Out on Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Guerrero will get a routine rest day here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Brandon Drury will cover third base and bat ninth versus Hector Velazquez. Drury doesn't... Read More
Justin Turner Returns on Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (elbow) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. This is Turner's first start since Saturday after missing most of the week due to elbow soreness. He'll bat third and play third base versus righty Dinelson Lamet. Turner was hitting well before... Read More
Justin Turner Won't Play Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (elbow) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Turner played catch before the game, so there was some hope that he'd play in this one. However, it appears that he's not quite ready to jump back into the lineup. Max Muncy will... Read More
Marwin Gonzalez Out, Jorge Polanco in the Lineup
Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (toe) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday. Gonzalez was expected to serve as the designated hitter on Wednesday, but he'll sit out due to a sore right toe. Jorge Polanco was scheduled to have a day off, but will jump into the lineup and serve as... Read More
Dinelson Lamet is Likely Starting Thursday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet is listed as the probable starter for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be his first start after undergoing Tommy John surgery last spring. His rehab outings weren't pretty, but those don't always tell what is going to happen in the majors. Lamet has plenty... Read More
JaCoby Jones to Sit in Second Game on Wednesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (back) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Jones left the first game of a doubleheader after dealing with back spasms. He'll sit out the second game to get some rest. Harold Castro will cover center field and bat eighth versus lefty Ross... Read More
Brian Goodwin Placed on Injured List
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) has been placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Infielder Tommy La Stella (leg) just went down for roughly eight weeks, but now the Angels have lost Goodwin as well. Luckily, it sounds like Goodwin is only going to miss a week or so. Jarrett Parker has been... Read More
Jaime Barria to Start on Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jaime Barria will draw the start against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Griffin Canning was expected to draw the start, but he will get an extra day to rest. Barria has not been reliable this season, so he's a risky DFS option for this one. Fantasy owners with Canning starting should... Read More
Kevin Kiermaier Scratched on Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday. Kiermaier is dealing with a sore left wrist, so he'll sit this one out. Guillermo Heredia will cover center field and bat ninth versus lefty John Means. Heredia is not worth using in DFS contests or fantasy leagues on... Read More
David Phelps Named Opener for Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher David Phelps has been named the starter for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Jacob Waguespack was expected to draw the start, but it sounds like he'll come out of the bullpen Phelps will go an inning or two, but Waguespack will pitch the bulk of the innings. This is... Read More
Tommy La Stella Placed on Injured List
Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella (leg) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The issue was originally diagnosed as a right shin contusion, but the CT scan revealed a fracture. This is a huge blow to the Angels and fantasy owners, because La Stella was having a career year at the plate.... Read More
Nick Senzel is Out on Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Senzel gathered two hits on Tuesday, but will sit this one out to rest. Jesse Winker will bat leadoff and cover center field versus righty Jhoulys Chacin. Winker could make for an interesting DFS option against... Read More
Yonder Alonso Released by White Sox
Chicago White Sox first baseman Yonder Alonso has been released by the organization on Wednesday. The 30-year-old slugger hit .178/.275/.301 with seven home runs and 27 RBI during his time on the South Side. He was designated for assignment earlier in the week, but was not claimed by any team. There's a chance he lands... Read More
Brandon Lowe is Out Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Lowe fouled a ball off his leg on Tuesday, but the X-rays came back negative. He is considered day-to-day, so Lowe could sit out for a few games. Michael Brosseau will play second base and... Read More
Blake Treinen is Activated on Wednesday
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Treinen missed roughly two months due to a minor shoulder strain. He is available in the bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Treinen hasn't pitched like he did last season, but he still remains a productive... Read More
Ryan Braun Returns to the Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Braun left early during Tuesday's game after making a sliding catch. Braun appears to be fine, but the Brewers wanted to be cautious and make sure he avoided any serious injury. He'll bat third and play left... Read More
Christian Yelich is Resting on Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Yelich will get a day off to rest, but should be back in the lineup next game. Ben Gamel will cover right field and bat sixth versus righty Sonny Gray. Gamel has been hitting well over... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Sits on Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Grandal will get a much-needed day off to rest here. Manny Pina will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Sonny Gray. Pina is not a reliable bat and can be ignored... Read More
Jorge Polanco is Out on Wednesday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This will be a rare day off for the speedy shortstop. Ehire Adrianza will bat seventh and play shortstop versus righty Mike Fiers. Adrianza isn't worth a look in most formats, but Polanco needs to be... Read More
Taylor Clarke Placed on Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Clarke struggled during his start on Tuesday, but wasn't pitching well before that outing. Possibly getting some time off could help Clarke turn it around. Kevin Cron has been recalled to take Clarke's spot on the active roster.... Read More
Jacob Waguespack Activated, Starting Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jacob Waguespack (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will draw the start against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Waguespack has been sidelined roughly a month due to right shoulder soreness. Sean Reid-Foley was sent to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for Waguespack on the active roster.... Read More
Marcus Stroman Could Miss Start on Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (chest) is getting treatment on his chest and is in danger of missing Thursday's start against the Boston Red Sox. The team will wait and see how Stroman responds to the treatment before making a final decision. Stroman is also a trade candidate, so the team may elect... Read More
Carlos Correa Heads to Spring Training Complex
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) heads to the Astros' spring training complex on Tuesday. Correa is going to increase his baseball activities there. He suffered fractured ribs in May, but is hopeful to return shortly after the All-Star break. The Astros have not announced an exact timetable for his return. Fantasy owners should stay... Read More
Andrew Benintendi is Playing Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Benintendi has missed three of the last four games due to leg issues. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to place Benintendi on the injured list. He'll bat fifth and play left field... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Returns to the Lineup
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Realmuto left early during Sunday's game due to left hamstring tightness. However, it doesn't appear to be serious, so he's back in the lineup for this one. He'll bat fifth and draw the start behind the... Read More
