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About Matt Garon - RotoBaller
From Alberta, Canada, and therefore a big Toronto sports guy. My two passions in life are statistics and sports, which are perfectly combined in fantasy sports. Baseball and hockey are the go to, but I also follow football, basketball, tennis, and soccer.
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Mitch Haniger Still Out Of Mariners Lineup
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Haniger showed optimism about being ready to return for the start of their weekend series, but clearly he isn't quite ready yet. He is likely to return at some point this weekend barring a setback. Haniger... Read More
Nick Castellanos Suffers Setback
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (oblique) is backing off swinging after feeling stiffness in his oblique. Castellanos strained his oblique on September 2, and his progression hasn't gone as planned. He still has no date set for a possible return, and at this point it is fair to question if he will make any impact... Read More
Cade Cavalli Shut Down After Experiencing Pain In Shoulder
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (shoulder) experienced pain in his shoulder while throwing on Wednesday and will be shut down for three to seven days. The top prospect has been sidelined since his debut start on August 26, and is unlikely to see the mound again in 2022. Although he got shelled in his... Read More
Jorge Polanco Set To Begin Rehab Assignment
Minnesota Twins middle infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) is set to start a rehab assignment for Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. The switch-hitter will play second base tonight and possibly tomorrow, and could rejoin the Twins in Cleveland this weekend depending on how things go. Polanco is having a down year after his breakout 2021 and... Read More
Kirby Yates Heads Back To Injured List
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow) was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday with right elbow inflammation. Tough news for the righty, who just came back from his second Tommy John surgery in August. In his nine appearances since his return, Yates has a 5.14 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with six strikeouts in... Read More
Zack Wheeler Targeting Wednesday Return
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) pitched two simulated innings on Friday, and is targeting a return to the rotation Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Good news for the righty, who has been out since August 20 with elbow soreness/forearm tendinitis. He was originally expected back two weeks ago, but after experiencing renewed... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Activated Off Injured List
New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) has been activated off the IL before their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chapman hasn't pitched since August due to a leg infection related to a tattoo. The fireballer threw two innings of scoreless ball in his minor league rehab games, striking out five while allowing... Read More
Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy Not In Starting Lineup Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger and infielder Max Muncy (knee) are both absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Muncy sat out Friday's game with a sore knee and isn't ready to return tonight. They'll likely let him heal up fully as the team gets ready for the... Read More
Max Kepler Back In Lineup Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hip) is back in the starting lineup Saturday against Triston McKenzie and the Cleveland Guardians. Kepler didn't start the previous five games for the Twins with a hip issue, although he was able to pinch hit during that stretch. Outside of a hot April and May, Kepler has had a... Read More
Tommy Edman, Lars Nootbaar Retreat To Bench Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar will sit out against JT Brubaker and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Edman has played in 17 straight games for the Cardinals, and appears to just be getting a breather today. Nootbaar, on the other hand, has now been out of the starting lineup in three... Read More
Mark Vientos Called Up By Mets
New York Mets corner infield prospect Mark Vientos was called up to the big leagues on Saturday. The Mets' number seven ranked prospect (according to MLB Pipeline) enjoyed a solid season with Triple-A Syracuse, slashing .280/.358/.519 with 24 homers in 427 plate appearances. He does strike out a fair amount, and he won't contribute any... Read More
Starling Marte Placed On IL
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a partial non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger. It is unfortunate timing for the 33-year-old, who will miss at least the next week after landing on the IL. Fantasy managers will miss his .292/.347/.468 slash line, 16 homers,... Read More
Adolis Garcia Back In Rangers Lineup Saturday
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (back) is back in the starting lineup Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after missing Friday's game with a sore back. He will be the designated hitter and bat fourth in the lineup, so the Rangers appear to be easing him back in. Although he's been a major contributor all... Read More
Felix Bautista Plays Catch Saturday, Could Be Available
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista (arm) played catch on Saturday and could be available to pitch, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The Orioles dominant closer didn't come in to pitch in a save situation on Friday, and Hyde told reporters after that Bautista is dealing with arm fatigue. It sounds like if he isn't... Read More
Corbin Carroll Sitting Out Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is out of the lineup Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. Carroll has been hot recently, with a homer in each of his last two games, and would likely be in the lineup under normal circumstances. Unfortunately, the Diamondbacks have to limit the stud rookie's plate appearances to close out the... Read More
Tony La Russa Cleared For Travel By White Sox Doctors
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has been cleared to travel to Oakland to attend Dave Stewart's uniform number retirement ceremony. This is a good step for the Hall-of-Famer, who has been out since August 31 after undergoing tests on his heart. He still hasn't been cleared to manage, but is likely doing all... Read More
Justin Verlander Throws Bullpen Friday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) threw a 30-pitch bullpen Friday, and pitching coach Josh Miller reported that "everything went well" during the session. Verlander has been progressing nicely after hurting his calf in a start two weeks ago and expects to return to the Astros rotation before the season is over. That being... Read More
Tyler Glasnow Set For Next Rehab Start
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is set for another rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Durham after his first rehab outing went well. He only threw one inning in said start, but managed two strikeouts and came out of it feeling good. He will likely throw multiple innings in his next start... Read More
MacKenzie Gore Throws Bullpen, Set For Rehab Assignment
Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday and could join Triple-A Rochester for a rehab start on Sunday. Gore was initially placed on the injured list on July 26 after experiencing left elbow inflammation, but he has begun a throwing program and is ready to progress into rehab starts... Read More
Shane McClanahan Could Return Next Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Friday and could be ready to get back into the rotation when he is first eligible on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is huge news for the Rays and fantasy owners, who could get their ace back at a crucial... Read More
James Kaprielian Scratched From Start Friday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (finger) has been scratched from his start Friday against the Los Angeles Angels with a middle right finger laceration. Kaprielian was set to make his return to the Athletics rotation after getting bumped out of it last week, but won't make his start after cutting a finger on his... Read More
Keibert Ruiz Likely Shut Down For Season
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (groin) will be shut down for three weeks, which in all likelihood ends his season. Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, and manager Dave Martinez has since said that Ruiz will meet the team in Philadelphia, but will be shut down. The move certainly... Read More
Juan Soto In Padres Lineup Friday
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (shoulder) is in the lineup Friday night against Dustin May and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto was injured during Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch and had to be taken out early due to a right shoulder contusion. However, the 23-year-old superstar feels better after a day... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Headed To Injured List
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday, retroactive to September 8. Gurriel was injured while hustling out a potential double play ball, as he landed on the bag awkwardly and went down in a heap. The team has chosen to put him on the injured list... Read More
Nelson Cruz Out Of Lineup Saturday
Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (knee) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Cruz was removed from Friday's game after he fouled a ball off his left knee, and isn't feeling well enough to get back in the lineup tonight. He could need a few days to fully... Read More
Wander Franco Starting Rehab Assignment Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (wrist, hand) will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday with Triple-A Durham. The Rays plan is for Franco to play a week's worth of games with Durham, but things could change depending on how he performs. If they stick to that, he should return for an important series against... Read More
Vinnie Pasquantino Beginning Rehab Assignment Saturday
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Omaha. The 24-year-old has been on the IL since August 22 when he felt pain in his shoulder after an awkward swing. He was eligible to return on Friday, but he wasn't quite ready. The team decided he needed... Read More
Alex Wood Headed To IL
San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Alex Wood (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement. Wood said that the shoulder really started bugging him three starts ago, but he has been feeling pain for quite a while. That tracks, as Wood has a 13.86 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Still Out Saturday
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He was expected to return yesterday, but was a late scratch as he felt discomfort in his hand. This will be the fifth game Alvarez has missed due to the injury, but he should still... Read More
Salvador Perez Not In Saturday's Lineup
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Perez left Friday's game early and was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after X-rays came back negative. It is likely that the veteran backstop is just feeling sore and needs an extra day or two... Read More
