Frankie Montas Suspended 80 Games

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas has been suspended 80 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. This is a huge blow to fantasy owners and the Athletics organization. Montas was 9-2 with a 2.70 ERA with 90 strikeouts and 21 walks this season. Montas will not appeal the suspension and will sit out... Read More

Ryan Zimmerman Could Start Rehab Work This Weekend

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) could begin his rehab assignment this weekend, according to manager Dave Martinez. Zimmerman is dealing with plantar fasciitis, but has been increasing his workload this week without any setbacks. He's been banged up this season, but the Nationals are hopeful they can get Zimmerman back by mid-July.

Adam Wainwright Activated, Starting Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The veteran righty missed his last start due to a strained hamstring. Wainwright will get the start against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. He's usually not a great fantasy option at this point in his career, but... Read More

Cody Allen Released by Angels

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen has been officially released by the organization on Thursday. Allen began the season as the closer for the Angels, but things quickly escalated. He had a 6.25 ERA in 25 appearances, but converted all four saves chances while with the Angels. He should land on another organization quickly,... Read More

Cody Bellinger Sits on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This will be a rare day off for the young slugger, but he should be back in there next game. Kike Hernandez will bat leadoff and cover center field versus lefty Madison Bumgarner. Hernandez... Read More

Miguel Sano Sits on Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Sano has been unable to find his groove at the plate this season. Willians Astudillo will play third base and bat ninth versus righty Glenn Sparkman. Astudillo has been reliable with the bat lately,... Read More

Carlos Gonzalez is in the Lineup Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Carlos Gonzalez will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Gonzalez has seen plenty of playing time since joining the Cubs roster. However, the extra at-bats have not helped him at the plate. Gonzalez has only six hits over his last 15 games. He'll bat seventh... Read More

Daniel Descalso Starting at Second Base

Chicago Cubs infielder Daniel Descalso will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Descalso has not seen much playing time lately, so it's surprising to see him in the lineup. He'll play second base and bat ninth versus righty Walker Lockett. Descalso has only five hits over the last... Read More

Zac Gallen Named Starter for Thursday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Zac Gallen has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. Gallen will make his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gallen had a 1.77 ERA with 112 strikeouts and 17 walks in 14 starts in the minors. He'll likely stick around in the Miami rotation for awhile. Gallen should be... Read More

Jonathan Lucroy Gets Thursday Off

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This will be a routine day off for the veteran catcher. Dustin Garneau will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus lefty Clayton Richard. Garneau is not worth a look in... Read More

Harrison Bader is Absent on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Bader isn't exactly crushing the ball right now, so a rest day is probably needed. Dexter Fowler will draw the start in center field and bat sixth versus righty Trevor Richards. Fowler continues to slump... Read More

Yadier Molina Gets Night Off

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The veteran catcher will get a rare off day here. Matt Wieters will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Trevor Richards. Wieters has one hit in his last 24 at-bats,... Read More

Kolten Wong is Out on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Wong will get a routine day off, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Tommy Edman will cover second base and bat seventh versus righty Trevor Richards. Edman should be avoided... Read More

Jorge Polanco Gets The Night Off

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Polanco will get a much-needed day off here. Luis Arraez will cover shortstop and bat sixth versus lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Arraez has been solid in his short time in the majors, but doesn't have enough... Read More

Ronald Guzman Sits Out Against Indians

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Guzman has not done much at the plate this season, so this is possibly Texas trying to shake things up. Logan Forsythe will bat eighth and play first base versus righty Adam Plutko. Forsythe has... Read More

Nick Markakis is Out on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. The veteran outfielder will get a routine day off here. Charlie Culberson will slide over to right field and bat eighth versus lefty Steven Matz. Culberson hasn't seen much playing time lately, and isn't someone... Read More

Robinson Cano is Sitting Versus Braves

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This will be a routine day off for the veteran slugger against a left-handed starter. Jeff McNeil will bat leadoff and play second base versus lefty Max Fried. McNeil should hold some fantasy value... Read More

Brad Miller Gets The Start at Third Base

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Brad Miller will get the start at third base against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Miller was acquired from the Yankees last week in exchange for cash considerations. He was having a strong campaign in Triple-A, so he's looking to continue that in Philly. Miller will bat seventh and play third base... Read More

Gregory Polanco is Absent on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Polanco has been struggling at the plate lately, so he's seen more rest than usual. Bryan Reynolds will cover right field and bat second versus righty Jordan Zimmermann. Reynolds has been almost impossible to get out... Read More

Miguel Cabrera is Out on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. There is no designated hitter available while playing in Pittsburgh, so Cabrera will sit this one out. Cabrera has been dealing with some nagging injuries, so we could see more rest from him as the... Read More

Edwin Jackson Lands on Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The veteran righty has been getting crushed lately, so this is probably a good move. Jacob Waguespack is expected to draw the start against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Jackson belongs on the waiver wire in all leagues.

Wilson Ramos Sits Out on Tuesday

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This appears to be a routine day off for Ramos here. Tomas Nido will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Julio Teheran. Nido is not a fantasy option for Tuesday.

Giancarlo Stanton Activated, Starting Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Stanton has been sidelined since April due to various injuries. He'll bat fifth and play right field versus righty Ryne Stanek. Stanton should supply some instant power to the Yankees lineup, but he might have some difficulty versus... Read More

J.T. Realmuto Sits Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Realmuto was hit with a ball in the groin on Saturday and has not played since then. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus lefty Patrick Corbin. This is not... Read More

Jay Bruce Remains Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Bruce has not played since he tweaked his hamstring on Saturday. The Phillies don't expect Bruce to land on the injured list. Sean Rodriguez will cover left field and bat fifth versus lefty Patrick Corbin. There... Read More

Yandy Diaz is Out on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. This marks the second game in a row that Diaz has missed due to a hamstring issue. The Rays don't believe that Diaz is going to be sidelined for too long. Travis D'Arnaud will... Read More

Tyler Glasnow Throws Bullpen Session

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) threw another bullpen session on Tuesday. He reportedly felt good afterwards and is scheduled for his third session on Friday. He's coming along nicely and could be making a rehab appearance sooner rather than later. There is a chance that Glasnow is back in the starting rotation... Read More

Adam Wainwright Will Start on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) will return to the starting rotation for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Wainwright has been sidelined the last week due to a hamstring issue. Michael Wacha will have his start pushed back a day. Wainwright normally isn't a great fantasy option, but could have some value... Read More

Jose Altuve Will Be Activated Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Altuve landed on the injured list May 10 due to a left hamstring strain. He just finished a three game rehab stint and appears ready to play for the Astros again. He should be in the lineup... Read More

Tyler Chatwood Will Start Thursday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood will make the start against the New York Mets on Thursday. Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) landed on the injured list, so Chatwood will make a spot start here. Surprisingly, Chatwood has been reliable as a relief pitcher this season, but he's a risky DFS option as a starter.