Keone Kela Throws Bullpen Session Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday afternoon. It is the first time he has pitched since August 21. The 27-year-old is always an option to close games for the Pirates, but his time to return is running out. Richard Rodriguez will continue to handle the ninth-inning duties in the […]

Alex Cobb Hopefully Returning This Week

Baltimore Orioles starter Alex Cobb (undisclosed) is close to a return, and the team is hopeful that he will be back by the end of the week. The 32-year-old has not pitched since August 29 due to an unknown ailment. Once he returns, he is not much more than a streaming option against mediocre opponents, […]

Tommy Pham Taking Batting Practice Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (hand) will participate in on-field batting practice before Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Pham suffered a fracture in his hamate bone back on August 17, and the initial concern was that his season was over. Alas, he has recovered faster than expected and may return by mid-September. If […]

David Dahl Activated Off Of 10-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (back) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon, but he is not in the team's starting lineup for their evening game. Nevertheless, the Rockies will be happy to get Dahl back, as he has not suited up since August 17. The 26-year-old was slashing a dismal […]

Ken Giles Will Not Return To Closing Right Away

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ken Giles (forearm) will not return to the closer's role immediately upon his activation from the injured list. Giles has been sidelined since July 26, so it makes sense to have him pitch in a low-leverage spot when he returns. Alas, it seems as though Giles will take over the ninth-inning […]

Nate Pearson Likely To Return In Relief Role

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (elbow) would likely return to the team as a reliever if he were to return at all in 2020, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Pearson just recently resumed throwing off of a mound, so he does not have enough time to get fully built back up as a starter. […]

Rowdy Tellez Headed To Injured List With Knee Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon with a knee sprain, according to team manager Charlie Montoyo. It is an unfortunate ailment for the 25-year-old, as he was playing at a high level over the past few weeks. With this news, it seems as though […]

Rougned Odor Activated From Injured List

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (eye) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon. The 26-year-old has not played since August 24 due to an eye infection. Alas, this is not huge news for fantasy managers, as Odor has had a dismal 2020 campaign. He is slashing .150/.198/.288 with 10 RBI […]

Shin-Soo Choo Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon with a sprained wrist. The 38-year-old suffered the injury during Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Choo has enjoyed several seasons with useful fantasy production, but 2020 is not one of them. He is slashing .229/.317/.394 with 15 RBI through […]

Robert Gsellman Out For Remainder Of 2020

New York Mets pitcher Robert Gsellman was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon with a fractured rib. Right-handed reliever Drew Smith was recalled from the team's alternate site as a corresponding move. Gsellman labored through much of the 2020 season, as evidenced by his 9.64 ERA and 2.14 WHIP across 14 innings. […]

Jason Heyward Batting Seventh On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He will start in right field and bat seventh against Trevor Bauer. Heyward has missed the past two games with flu-like symptoms, but he tested negative for COVID-19 several times. The 31-year-old will look to continue […]

Evan Longoria Back In Action Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (glute) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after missing the past two games. He will play third base and bat sixth against Nick Margevicius and the Seattle Mariners. Longoria is no longer the player he once was, but he still provides a modest amount of counting […]

Jose Ramirez Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He will start at third base and bat second against Danny Duffy. Ramirez left Monday's game early and did not play in Tuesday's contest due to the discomfort in his thumb. Thankfully, it was not […]

Justin Smoak Signs Minor-League Deal With Giants

Free-agent first baseman Justin Smoak signed a minor-league contract with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon. The veteran slugger was released by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday after slashing .186/.262/.381 through 113 at-bats in 2020. Smoak's most logical path to playing time will be as the designated hitter, but even still, it is doubtful […]

Howie Kendrick Headed To 10-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals first baseman Howie Kendrick (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon. The 37-year-old has been dealing with the nagging injury for the past few weeks. Kendrick has slightly regressed from his 2019 season, as he is slashing .275/.320/.385 with 14 RBI in 2020. In his absence, Eric Thames figures […]

Ozzie Albies Activated, Will Play On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon. He will suit up for the team's Wednesday night game against the Miami Marlins. Albies has not appeared in a game since August 4, and he was stuck in a mighty slump to begin the campaign. He […]

Juan Soto Reaches Base Three Times In Return

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was 1-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored, and two intentional walks during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. It was Soto's first appearance since Sept. 3 after dealing with a sore elbow. The 21-year-old remains one of the brightest young stars baseball has ever seen, slashing a […]

Nolan Arenado Blasts Three-Run Shot Tuesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and two runs scored during Tuesday's 14-5 loss to the San Diego Padres. It was Arenado's first homer since August 20. The 29-year-old is slashing .268/.318/.477 with eight homers, 25 RBI, and 21 runs scored through 40 games this season. His numbers […]

Walker Buehler Struggles Tuesday, Should Make Next Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler allowed five runs (two earned) on four hits across 2 2/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk. Buehler was cruising to start the game, before self-destructing in a five-run third inning. He was also looking […]

Cody Bellinger Steals Two Bases On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 1-for-4 with two walks, two stolen bases, and a run scored during Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old has failed to live up to the lofty standards of his MVP season in 2019, but he is still a valuable asset in fantasy formats. Bellinger is […]

Gavin Lux Explodes For Five RBI

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux was 3-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored, five RBI, and a walk during Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the best performance of Lux's young career, and by far the biggest outing of his 2020 season. The top prospect struggled out of the […]

Charlie Morton Sets Sights On Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays starter Charlie Morton struggled in his most recent start on Monday against the Washington Nationals, surrendering three runs on four hits in five innings of work. The right-hander only threw 57 pitches, as he is continuing to build up stamina after missing about a month with shoulder inflammation. The reeling Boston Red […]

Evan Longoria Remains Sidelined On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (glute) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Longoria was scratched with glute soreness on Monday and has not yet fully recovered. In his absence, Pablo Sandoval will start at the hot corner and bat seventh. The 34-year-old is batting .205 with […]

Pedro Baez Throwing Simulated Game Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Pedro Baez (groin) is scheduled to make a simulated appearance on Wednesday. Assuming there are no setbacks, Baez could return to the team's bullpen this weekend. The reliable right-hander posted a 3.97 ERA and 1.06 WHIP through 11 1/3 innings this season, but his only fantasy value comes in leagues that […]

Alex Dickerson Back In Tuesday's Starting Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (knee) is back in the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Seattle Mariners. He is starting in left field and batting second against Ljay Newsome. Dickerson left Monday's game after fouling a ball off of his knee. Thankfully, it was not a serious ailment for the 30-year-old. […]

Ken Giles Throws Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ken Giles (forearm) threw a successful live batting practice on Tuesday afternoon. Assuming there are no setbacks, Giles could potentially return to the team on the weekend. The 29-year-old has not appeared in a game since July 26, but he could be a worthwhile fantasy addition if he goes back to […]

Austin Ekeler Remains Elite Dual-Threat Weapon

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is the unquestioned No. 1 option in the Chargers backfield ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Daniel Popper of The Athletic recently mentioned that Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley could also see a handful of touches in the offense, but there is no doubt that […]

Sony Michel Expected To Be Eased Back From Injury

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (foot) will likely be eased back into the mix ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Michel has only practiced for the last two weeks after undergoing offseason foot surgery. While he is expected to suit up for Week 1, it seems apparent that the […]

Devante Parker Returns To Practice Tuesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (undisclosed) returned to practice on Tuesday, which bodes well for his chances of playing against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Parker has been dealing with a minor injury and was spotted wearing a compression sleeve on his thigh/hamstring area. The 27-year-old is the unquestioned WR1 on the Dolphins' […]

Brandin Cooks Absent From Practice Tuesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quad) was not seen at the team's practice on Tuesday, according to Aaron Reiss of The Athletic. The 26-year-old was limited at practice on Monday, and this does not bode well for his chances of playing in Thursday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. More will be known about […]