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Dakota Hudson Heads To 10-Day Injured List
Updating a previous post, St. Louis Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday afternoon. The results of Hudson's MRI have not come back yet, but the consensus is that he is dealing with a flexor strain. The 26-year-old is now officially done for the rest of the regular... Read More
Jean Segura Sitting Out On Friday
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (elbow) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch in the back of his elbow on Thursday. He is not expected to play in Game 2 of the doubleheader either. In his absence,... Read More
Jon Berti Plays Simulated Game Thursday
Miami Marlins shortstop Jon Berti (finger) played in a simulated game on Thursday and suffered no setbacks. The 30-year-old has been out of the lineup since Sept. 7 with a finger contusion. Berti was slashing .250/.354/.354 with two homers, 10 RBI, 18 runs scored, and eight stolen bases through 96 at-bats. Any fantasy managers desperate... Read More
Eugenio Suarez Back In Friday's Lineup
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez was activated off of the paternity list on Friday morning. He is starting at the hot corner and batting fourth against the Chicago White Sox. Suarez is carrying a lowly .206 average through 165 at-bats in 2020 but has redeemed himself with 13 homers and 30 RBI. He is... Read More
Harold Castro Returns To Lineup Friday
Detroit Tigers utilityman Harold Castro (hamstring) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Friday. He is starting in right field and batting fifth against Zach Plesac and the Cleveland Indians. Castro's posted a .276 average across 29 at-bats in 2020, but he has non-existent fantasy appeal for the final weeks of the season.... Read More
Dexter Fowler Set To Return Next Week
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (illness) is on schedule to return to the team next week. He recently resumed baseball activities, as he has not appeared in a game since Sept. 1. Fowler was slashing .279/.347/.485 to go along with four homers and 14 RBI across 68 at-bats in 2020. He is a decent... Read More
Jay Bruce Activated Off Of Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (quad) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Friday afternoon. The 33-year-old has not appeared in a game since Sept. 5. He is not in the team's starting lineup for Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he may serve as the designated hitter... Read More
Dakota Hudson Likely Dealing With Flexor Issue
St. Louis Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson is likely dealing with a flexor issue in his arm, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Hudson left Thursday's start against the Pittsburgh Pirates after two innings due to elbow tightness. X-rays on his elbow came back negative, but the Cardinals are currently awaiting the results of... Read More
Alex Wood Starting On Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood will start Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. It will be another bullpen game for the Dodgers, as Wood will likely pitch two innings at most. The 29-year-old, who is now being utilized as a reliever, has only thrown 8 1/3 innings in 2020 due to shoulder inflammation. He... Read More
Dylan Carlson Recalled By Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Dylan Carlson was recalled from the team's alternate training site on Friday afternoon. He is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carlson slashed .162/.215/.243 during his first major-league stint, but he still has an elite ceiling. He will likely see... Read More
Mitch Garver Rejoins Twins In Chicago
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (intercostal, groin) has rejoined the team during their current series against the Chicago White Sox. Garver remains on the injured list, but Star Tribune reporter LaVelle Neal speculates that he will be reactivated on Saturday. Garver slogged through a dismal start to the 2020 season, posting a .474 OPS and... Read More
Jorge Soler Takes Live At-Bats Thursday
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler (oblique) took live at-bats on Thursday without suffering any setbacks. The 28-year-old is inching closer to a return, with a workout scheduled on Friday. Soler has not fully lived up to the hype of his 2019 season, where he smashed 48 homers, but he remains an elite power... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Will Not Return This Weekend
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hip) will not be ready to return to the lineup over the weekend, according to manager Joe Girardi. The 29-year-old is battling hip discomfort, which has kept him sidelined since Sept. 12. It appears as though Realmuto is getting close to a return, but fantasy managers will have to wait... Read More
Julio Urias Pitches Effectively In Thursday's Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias allowed two runs on three hits across 5 2/3 innings of work during Thursday's 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk in the no-decision. The Rockies jumped on Urias in the first inning, cashing both of their runs, but the 24-year-old... Read More
Corey Seager Hits 13th Homer Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored during Thursday's 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Seager has quietly put up a season that is deserving of MVP votes. He is slashing .309/.357/.602 with 13 homers, 36 RBI, and 32 runs scored in 181 at-bats.... Read More
Cole Hamels Surrenders Three Runs In Season Debut
Atlanta Braves starter Cole Hamels allowed three runs on three hits across 3 1/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He struck out two batters while issuing a single walk. It was the first appearance of the season for Hamels, who missed over two months with shoulder and tricep issues.... Read More
Dustin May Throws Five Innings In Relief Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (foot) was scratched from his start on Wednesday, but he ended up pitching 5 1/3 innings in relief against the San Diego Padres. He allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out six batters. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts seems to be tinkering with... Read More
Trea Turner Mired In Small Slump
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was 2-for-4 during Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 27-year-old is batting .241 with no homers and four RBI over his last seven games. It is a sudden cold streak for Turner, but some regression had to be expected. He still owns a .344/.401/.594 slash line on... Read More
Jackie Bradley Jr. Out Of Wednesday's Lineup
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The 30-year-old is slashing .302/.393/.566 with three homers and seven RBI over his last 15 games, but he will get a night off here. In his absence, Alex Verdugo is starting in centerfield and batting... Read More
Nick Markakis Out Of Wednesday's Lineup
Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team opted to go with more right-handed batters with the left-handed Keegan Akin on the mound for the Orioles. Austin Riley will start at third base and bat seventh, while Adam Duvall and Marcell Ozuna patrol... Read More
Justin Verlander Throws Successful Simulated Game Wednesday
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander (forearm) threw close to 75 pitches during a simulated game on Wednesday morning. According to manager Dusty Baker, Verlander looked good throughout the session. The veteran right-hander seems close to a return, and as long as he does not feel any discomfort tomorrow, he may be back by the weekend.... Read More
Carlos Correa Returns To Lineup Wednesday
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ankle) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Correa was helped off of the field during Tuesday's game after fouling a ball off of his ankle. The 25-year-old has a fantastic matchup against Rangers' right-hander Kyle Gibson. The embattled pitcher owns a 6.14 ERA while right-handed... Read More
Walker Buehler To Throw Simulated Game Before Return
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler (finger) will throw one more simulated game before returning to the team. The 26-year-old will likely slot back into the starting rotation sometime next week. It has been a frustrating 2020 campaign for the Dodgers co-ace, as Buehler has only managed to appear in 32 2/3 innings. Even upon... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Absent From Wednesday's Lineup
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 30-year-old returned from the injured list on Tuesday night, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a rusty performance. Stanton will see a fair amount of rest over the next few weeks, as manager Aaron... Read More
Gleyber Torres Remains Out Of Lineup Wednesday
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (quad) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The same ailment also kept Torres out of Tuesday's game. The injury is not expected to be serious, but the Yankees are playing it safe with their young star. In his absence, Tyler Wade... Read More
Mickey Moniak Called Up By The Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Mickey Moniak is being called up to the team, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Moniak was the first overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft but has scuffled throughout various levels of minor-league ball over the following seasons. He slashed .252/.303/.439 with 67 RBI at Double-A Reading in... Read More
Dustin May Scratched, Brusdar Graterol To Start Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (foot) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Brusdar Graterol will serve as the Dodgers opener for the contest. May took a comebacker off of his foot in his most recent start, and while it was determined there was no structural... Read More
Tony Gonsolin Tosses Seven Effective Innings Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin allowed one run on four hits across seven innings of work during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk. It was a brilliant performance for Gonsolin, against one of the league's highest-powered offenses. The 26-year-old now owns a 1.51... Read More
Matt Harvey Headed To 10-Day Injured List
Kansas City Royals pitcher Matt Harvey was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lat strain on Wednesday afternoon. The 31-year-old suffered the injury during a relief appearance against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Harvey was horrendous in 2020, posting an 11.57 ERA and 2.74 WHIP across 11 2/3 innings. The former All-Star will... Read More
Kenley Jansen Picks Up 11th Save Of The Season
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen fired a scoreless ninth inning to notch the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. It did not come easy, however, as Jansen surrendered two hits and a walk to load the bases with one out. Thankfully, the 32-year-old struck out the next two batters he... Read More
