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Amed Rosario Sitting Tuesday
New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Rosario will get a breather after going 1-for-9 in the last two games. Luis Guillorme will take his spot at short and bat eighth in a very unfavorable matchup with ace Max Scherzer on the mound for the... Read More
Mike Moustakas Out Of Lineup Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Houston Astros. Moustakas returned to action Monday after sitting for a few games with a wrist injury and played the entire game without suffering any setbacks, so this is likely just an extra day off for the 31-year-old. Travis Shaw... Read More
Willson Contreras Activated Off Injured List
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) has been activated off the injured list after missing almost a month with a hamstring injury. This is obviously great news for fantasy owners, as the fantasy playoffs have either started or are just a few days away. Contreras will be behind the plate and bat sixth against Seattle right-hander... Read More
Eddie Rosario Not In Lineup Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. This looks like a routine day of rest for Rosario, who is currently in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak. For the year, Rosario is batting a solid .281 with 27 home runs and 92 RBI through... Read More
Edwin Encarnacion Back From Injury
New York Yankees first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) has been activated off the injured list after missing one month with a wrist injury. Encarnacion will be inserted right back into the heart of the Yankees lineup, batting fifth out of the designated hitter spot against struggling right-hander Ariel Jurado. Fantasy owners can feel free to insert... Read More
Jean Segura Remains Out Of Lineup Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (personal) is still away from the team and will not be in the lineup Tuesday. Segura traveled back to the Dominican Republic on Sunday to be with his family due to the passing of his grandmother and will likely be there for a few days. Scott Kingery draws another start... Read More
Nick Pivetta Recalled
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Nick Pivetta has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. A popular late-round pick in fantasy drafts this season, Pivetta was never able to get things going, posting an awful 5.38 ERA and 1.52 WHIP over 88 2/3 innings. There is still a chance he can become a quality starter for the Phillies... Read More
Johnny Cueto Struggles In Rehab Outing
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) struggled in a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits while striking out three over 4 1/3 innings. Cueto mentioned he felt physically strong, but he was not pleased with the outing and does not feel ready to return to the... Read More
Khris Davis Breaks Out Of Slump
Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis broke out of his slump in a big way Monday, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one home run and two RBI. August has otherwise been a struggle for Davis, who entered Monday's game mired in a 6-for-51 drought over the last 17 games. With fantasy playoffs just around the... Read More
Ryan Zimmerman Nearing Return
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) is nearing a return to the lineup, with the possibility he is activated before Tuesday's game. Zimmerman has looked good, going 6-for-16 (.375 average) with three RBI and five walks during his rehab assignment and should at least have a platoon role at first when he returns. Zimmerman... Read More
Trent Grisham Not In Starting Lineup Monday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Trent Grisham is not in the starting lineup Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Grisham has four home runs and 11 RBI through 57 at-bats but has otherwise been unimpressive since being called up, posting an underwhelming .228 batting average and .303 on-base percentage. Grisham makes for a definite hold in dynasty... Read More
Anthony Rendon Named NL Player Of The Week
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon has been named National League Player of the Week. Rendon went 14-for-29 with two home runs, six runs and seven RBI over the Nationals seven-game road trip this past week and has a solid 12-game hitting streak going as well. This doesn't need to be said, but keep trotting... Read More
Josh Bell Sitting Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bell has struggled of late, so the Pirates and fantasy owners are hoping a game off can help him round back into form. Jose Osuna will start at first and bat fourth against left-hander Jason Vargas. Osuna could... Read More
Jose Urena To Assume Closer Duties Upon Return
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena (back) is set to become the team's closer once he returns from the injured list in September. While the Marlins may not put him in position to get many saves, those that play in head-to-head leagues know all too well that the few saves he will be in line... Read More
Danny Santana Returns To Lineup
Texas Rangers utility man Danny Santana is back in the starting lineup Friday after sitting out of Thursday's game with a sore hamstring. There was never much fear over Santana missing an extended period of time, but the day off may have been exactly what he needed. Santana has not been hitting the ball as... Read More
Travis D'Arnaud Sitting Friday
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. This looks like a routine day off for D'Arnaud, who has started the last five consecutive games behind the plate. Mike Zunino will take his place behind the dish and bat ninth against right-hander Trevor Richards and can... Read More
Justus Sheffield Recalled, Will Start Friday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield has been recalled from Double-A Arkansas and will get the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. While Sheffield has an underwhelming 4.13 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 133 innings between Double-A and Triple-A this season, he has absolutely dominated since being sent back to Double-A, pitching to... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Remains Out Of Lineup Friday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hip) is not in the lineup Friday against the Texas Rangers for a second straight game. Jimenez was a late scratch Thursday with hip soreness, but the injury does not seem to be too severe, as White Sox manager Rick Renteria said the team is just being cautious. There... Read More
Bryce Harper On Paternity List, Maikel Franco Recalled
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper was placed on the paternity list Friday. Harper can miss a maximum of three games, which would put him on track to return to the lineup Monday against the Pirates, at the latest. Scott Kingery will take his place in the outfield against the Marlins on Friday and bat seventh,... Read More
David Price Likely To Return Sunday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) is likely to make his return to the rotation Sunday when the Red Sox face off against the Padres. Fantasy owners are hoping Price can pitch the way he had been before the All-Star break when he pitched to the tune of a 3.16 ERA and 1.15... Read More
Eddie Rosario To Sit Friday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) will not return to the lineup Friday when the Twins take on the Tigers. Rosario was removed from Wednesday's game as a precaution, but hamstring issues can linger and it seems this may be the case with Rosario. More information should be released soon in regards to the severity... Read More
Josh VanMeter And Jesse Winker Sitting Thursday
Cincinnati Reds utility man Josh VanMeter and outfielder Jesse Winker are not in the starting lineup Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. This is a routine day off for Winker, but this could be the new normal for VanMeter, who now has to battle Freddy Galvis for at-bats. VanMeter was already struggling to find consistent... Read More
Mitch Haniger Starts In Field For First Time Since Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle) started in right field for High-A Modesto for the first time since getting injured. This was the second game Haniger has played in, going 0-for-2 with a walk. Haniger will see his workload increase slowly over the course of the next few games until he shows he can handle... Read More
Gerrit Cole Likely To Return Next Week
Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (hamstring) is expected to be back on the mound next week, according to manager A.J. Hinch. A set date has not been announced yet, but it is likely he returns Monday, which is when his next turn in the rotation comes up. Cole may need to throw a bullpen... Read More
Julio Rodriguez Promoted To High-A
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez has been promoted from Single-A West Virginia to High-A Modesto. The top prospect in the Mariners organization has been raking since the beginning of the month, pushing his overall slash line to a solid .293/.359/.490 to go along with 10 home runs, 50 runs and 50 RBI through 60... Read More
Jake Rogers Out Of Lineup Thursday
Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Rogers has impressed over his first 12 big league games, smashing four home runs and collecting seven RBI since being called up. John Hicks will be behind the plate and bat eighth against right-hander Matt Wisler. He can be... Read More
Domingo Santana Sitting Thursday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. This looks like a routine day of rest for Santana, who has struggled mightily since straining his right elbow on July 23. Santana has managed a measly .133 batting average since then, and one has to wonder if the... Read More
Christian Vazquez Not In Starting Lineup Thursday
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is not in the starting lineup Thursday. This looks like a routine day off for the 28-year-old and he should be back in the lineup Friday against the Yankees. Vazquez has been having a fine season behind the dish so far, compiling 45 runs, 16 home runs, and 47... Read More
Yasiel Puig And Franmil Reyes To Debut For Indians Thursday
Cleveland Indians outfielders Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes will be making their debut against the Houston Astros Thursday. The newly acquired duo will slot right into the heart of the order, with Puig manning right and batting fourth while Reyes bats sixth out of the designated hitter spot. With Astros' right-hander Gerrit Cole on the... Read More
Jo Adell Promoted To Triple-A
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has been promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake. The top prospect in the Angels organization and fourth-best prospect overall according to MLB.com's prospect watch list showed very well during his first stint in Double-A, slashing .308/.390/.553 to go along with eight home runs, 28 runs, and six stolen bases over... Read More
