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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Kris Bryant Still In A Walking Boot
Colorado Rockies outfielder/third baseman Kris Bryant (foot) is still in a walking boot and isn't doing baseball activities. The Rockies still haven't said whether it's possible that he'll return this year, but there are only 39 games left and he'd likely need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the big-league... Read More
Jacob deGrom To Make His Next Start Thursday
New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter said that right-hander Jacob deGrom will pitch on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. deGrom was originally slated to go against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but right-hander Taijuan Walker (back) is making that start instead. The 34-year-old two-time Cy Young winner got a late start to the 2022... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Will Have Shoulder Surgery
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder), who is already out for the rest of the 2022 season while serving an 80-game suspension, announced on Tuesday that he'll undergo shoulder surgery. Tatis decided not to have shoulder surgery last offseason, but it makes sense for him to get it out of the way now.... Read More
Walker Buehler Has Tommy John Surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, according to his Instagram account. Buehler was already slated to miss the rest of this season, and now he'll almost certainly miss all of the 2023 season as well. It will be his second Tommy John procedure, which typically takes a... Read More
Byron Buxton Placed On Injured List Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain on Tuesday. He did not travel with the team to Houston. With Buxton sidelined, Gilberto Celestino and Jake Cave should see more playing time in Minnesota's outfield. Nick Gordon is in center field and is batting... Read More
Graham Ashcraft Placed On Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed rookie right-hander Graham Ashcraft (biceps) and infielder Matt Reynolds (hip) on the injured list on Tuesday and recalled right-hander T.J. Zeuch, catcher Chuckie Robinson and outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Louisville in corresponding moves. Catcher Michael Papierski was also optioned to Louisville. Ashcraft is dealing with right biceps soreness and will... Read More
Hunter Greene On Track To Face Hitters Saturday
Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Hunter Greene (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Sunday and is scheduled to throw another bullpen on Wednesday. Barring a setback, he's tentatively scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice session on Saturday. "Felt good, my pitches felt good," Greene said. "Most importantly, my body felt good. It... Read More
Vinnie Pasquantino Lands On Injured List
The Kansas City Royals placed rookie first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder discomfort on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The Royals also optioned right-hander Collin Snider to Omaha and recalled catcher Sebastian Rivero from Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Pasquantino has hit... Read More
Luis Severino Throws Live BP Tuesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw a live batting practice session against outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) on Tuesday. Severino tossed 24 pitches during the session, and his fastball sat between 95 and 97 mph. The 28-year-old suffered a low-grade lat strain in his start on July 13, and he was recently moved... Read More
Ryan Helsley Expected To Return Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals skipper Oliver Marmol said he thinks All-Star closer Ryan Helsley will come off the restricted list to rejoin the team on Wednesday. Helsley was initially placed on the paternity list, and he and his wife welcomed their first child last week. The 28-year-old right-hander should return as the Cardinals primary closing option,... Read More
White Sox Place Michael Kopech On Injured List
The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Michael Kopech (knee) on the 15-day injured list with a left knee strain on Tuesday and recalled left-hander Tanner Banks from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Kopech was removed from his start early on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, and he won't be eligible to return until... Read More
George Springer Back As The DH Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Josh Winckowski. Springer will return to the lineup on Tuesday after being out since last Thursday when he fouled a ball off his knee. He has hits in his last... Read More
Trevor Story Beginning Rehab Assignment Wednesday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (wrist) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Wednesday. Story hasn't played in a game since July 12 due to renewed pain in his fractured right wrist. The 29-year-old could return to the Red Sox's lineup by this weekend, barring any setbacks. When he's... Read More
Tanner Houck Hopes To Pitch Again In 2022
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tanner Houck (back) is hopeful that he'll be able to pitch again this season. He said he's feeling much better after getting rest and didn't need an injection or surgery for the disc issue in his back. Houck has resumed playing catch over the last few games. The 26-year-old right-hander... Read More
Red Sox Put Eric Hosmer On The Injured List
The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Eric Hosmer (back) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Franchy Cordero from the minors in a corresponding move. Hosmer is dealing with lower back inflammation and won't be eligible to return to the team until Aug. 31. Since being dealt to Boston by the... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Returns To Lineup Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (illness) is back in his designated hitter role and is batting third in the order on Tuesday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Ohtani was pulled from his start on the mound early on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to a stomach bug, but he'll return... Read More
Red Sox Place Nathan Eovaldi On 15-Day Injured List
The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) on the 15-day injured with right shoulder inflammation. The move was made retroactive to August 19. Eovaldi had previously started 18 games for Boston this season, throwing 99.2 innings and working to a 4.15 ERA and a 4.50 FIP while striking out 96 batters and... Read More
Pirates Activate Ke'Bryan Hayes From Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Hayes has arguably been Pittsburgh's best position player this season, batting .251 with a .323 on-base percentage, six home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 434 plate appearances this season. He should continue to be a quality fantasy option... Read More
Blue Jays Activate Tim Mayza From Injured List
The Toronto Blue Jays activated reliever Tim Mayza (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran reliever has made 41 appearances this season for the Blue Jays and has been a quality option for fantasy managers in leagues where holds are part of the scoring. The left-hander has pitched to a 2.88 ERA... Read More
Jonathan Schoop Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Jonathan Schoop (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right ankle sprain. The move was made retroactive to August 21. Schoop has logged 447 plate appearances this season for Detroit, batting .202 with a .235 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and a career-high five stolen... Read More
Willson Contreras Not Starting Game 1 On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras isn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday for the first game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-handed starter Adam Wainwright. The 30-year-old is enjoying a strong season at the plate for both the Cubs and fantasy managers alike, hitting .248 with a .357 on-base percentage, 20... Read More
Patrick Wisdom Remains Out Tuesday
Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom (finger) remains out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Wisdom will miss his third straight game due to a strained left ring finger, but he remains day-to-day and could return in the nightcap for Game 2. The 30-year-old... Read More
Javier Assad Making MLB Debut In Game 1
The Chicago Cubs selected right-hander Javier Assad's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, and he will make his major league debut in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Right-hander Kervin Castro was optioned to Iowa in a corresponding move. The Cubs also selected right-hander Nicholas Padilla from Iowa as the... Read More
Yunior Garcia Launches Three Homers Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Yunior Garcia, 21, was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2017. He has a solid outfield profile, checking in at 6-foot and 198 pounds. He has made good strides offensively but would still benefit from improving his discipline so that he can draw more walks and cut down on... Read More
Jaden Hill Makes Single-A Debut
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Jaden Hill didn't make his professional debut until last month due to injury, a full year after the club made him a second-round pick. He made seven relatively short outings in the Complex League before being promoted to Single-A this past week. Hill is a hard thrower, touching 99 mph with... Read More
Jordan Walker Showing Off Power
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jordan Walker, who checks in at 6-foot-5, is a physical specimen and offers upside in all five aspects of the game. He produces a very hard, strong swing that puts the ball in play, often with plenty of power. Equally important are his long arms, which allow him to reach... Read More
Kyle Harrison Strikes Out 10 Batters
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison has an advanced fastball in the mid-90s, as well as a sharp slider and fading changeup. He has shown confidence in all of his offerings, allowing him to thrive as he ascends the ranks of Minor League Baseball. Harrison's strikeout rate has been quite impressive over his first... Read More
Josh Jung Thriving In Minors
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was the club's first-round pick in 2019 and has quickly earned the title of No. 1 prospect in the Texas system. A talented hitter with great bat-to-ball skills, Jung has nearly perfected his technique at the plate, allowing him to produce hits, improve his discipline, and hit for power.... Read More
Aaron Judge Hits 47th Homer Against Mets
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with his 47th home run of the season (a solo shot) and a strikeout on Monday in the team's 4-2 win over the New York Mets. It was Judge's first home run in the last nine games, so the Yankees and his fantasy managers are hoping that... Read More
Mike Mayers To Start On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Mike Mayers will get the start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be Mayers' first start of the season for the Angels after 18 relief appearances in which he's posted a 5.22 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 27 strikeouts and nine walks in 29 1/3 innings pitched. He's thrown 9... Read More
