2 years agoCincinnati Reds outfielder
Jake Fraley isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and left-hander
Wade Miley. Fraley is hitting .245 with a .333 on-base percentage in his first season with the Reds, adding eight home runs and three stolen bases in 159 plate appearances. Cincinnati will instead start
Stuart Fairchild in left field against Miley and the Cubs. Fairchild is batting seventh on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is hitting .250 with a .341 on-base percentage and four home runs in 41 plate appearances in the Majors for the Reds. He's worth a look as a streaming option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
--Ben Rosener - RotoBallerSource: Cincinnati Reds
2 years agoLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Andrew Heaney struggled in his Monday outing against the San Francisco Giants. Heaney threw 5.1 innings and gave up six earned runs, four home runs, and a walk. He did strike out eight batters, log 19 swinging strikes, and post a 38% CSW rate, but the home runs certainly didn't help. Monday marked the first time this season that Heaney has given up more than three earned runs in a start. He's currently sporting a 2.94 ERA and a 4.07 FIP in 52 innings of work this year to go along with 78 strikeouts and 13 walks.
--Ben Rosener - RotoBallerSource: Statcast
2 years agoSan Francisco Giants starting pitcher
Logan Webb came away with the victory on Monday in his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran threw six innings against Los Angeles, allowing seven hits, three runs, two earned runs, and a home run in those six innings. He also struck out six batters, logged 11 swinging strikes, and posted a 30% CSW rate. For the season, the 25-year-old owns a 2.89 ERA, a 3.19 FIP, 134 strikeouts and 46 walks allowed in 28 starts spanning 171 innings.
--Ben Rosener - RotoBallerSource: Statcast
2 years agoChicago Cubs left-hander
Justin Steele (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday, with the move being retroactive to Sept. 2. The earliest he can return will be on Sept. 17. Steele hasn't pitched for the Cubs since Aug. 26, also being put on the restricted list because of his vaccination status for a series in Toronto against the Blue Jays. With the 27-year-old on the shelf, pitching prospect
Hayden Wesneski was called up from Triple-A Iowa and is a leading candidate to start this weekend against the San Francisco Giants in his MLB debut. Steele has been solid in 2022, going 4-7 with a 3.18 ERA (3.20 FIP), a 1.35 WHIP and a 126:50 K:BB in 119 innings pitched over his 24 starts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoThe Chicago Cubs have selected the contract of right-hander
Hayden Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa. In corresponding moves, the team placed left-hander
Justin Steele (back) on the 15-day injured list and designated right-hander
Kervin Castro for assignment. Wesneski, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, appears to be the leading candidate to take Steele's spot in the starting rotation this weekend against the San Francisco Giants. The 24-year-old was acquired from the New York Yankees at this year's trade deadline. He's posted a 3.92 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 106 K's and 36 walks in 110 1/3 innings over 24 outings (23 starts) between Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Triple-A Iowa this year. Wesneski will be making his MLB debut when he gets into a game.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoThe Minnesota Twins are calling up right-hander
Louie Varland from Triple-A St. Paul for his major league debut on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. Varland is a St. Paul native who was drafted out of Concordia University in 2019, and he's the reigning Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the Twins. He'll be the first Twins pitcher to debut with a start at Yankee Stadium. The 24-year-old was recently promoted to Triple-A after posting a 3.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 119 strikeouts in 105 innings over 20 outings (19 starts) at Double-Wichita. He allowed just four earned runs while striking out 27 over four starts at St. Paul. Varland has increased his velocity in recent years and also has a nasty changeup and slider. He could stick in the rotation the rest of the season, making him attractive in deeper leagues. Varland is the team's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
2 years agoBoston Red Sox right-hander
Kutter Crawford (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sept. 4 and went on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. He has gone 3-6 with a 5.47 ERA (4.34 FIP), a 1.42 WHIP, 77 strikeouts and 29 walks in 77 1/3 innings in 21 appearances (12 starts) in his first full major league season. The good news is the team expects him back soon. "We feel like he'll be right back as soon as he is eligible to come off the IL," said manager Alex Cora.
Josh Winckowski took Crawford's start on Sunday, but it remains to be seen if Crawford will return to the starting rotation when he's activated from the injured list.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoBoston Red Sox starting pitcher
Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sept. 2, and the plan is for him to repeat the exercise at some point during a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on either Tuesday or Wednesday. Boston thinks Eovaldi will pitch again this year, but manager Alex Cora said Eovaldi will need to go on a minor league rehab assignment first. The 32-year-old isn't progressing as quickly as the team had hoped when he initially landed on the injured list, but it looks like they'll get him back at some point this month. That won't help fantasy managers all that much, though, with time running out in the final month of the regular season. In 18 starts this year, Eovaldi has gone 5-3 with a 4.15 ERA (4.50 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, 96 K's and 18 walks in 99 2/3 innings.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoBoston Red Sox right-hander
Nick Pivetta (calf) tested his injured left calf with a bullpen session at Tropicana Field on Monday. As long as there are no ill effects from the side session, Pivetta will take his regular spot in the starting rotation on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old left his previous start early on Friday against the Texas Rangers with a left calf contusion when he was hit by a comebacker. In 27 starts for the Red Sox in 2022, Pivetta has gone 9-10 with a 4.37 ERA (4.13 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, 145 strikeouts and 56 walks in 150 1/3 innings pitched. It looks like fantasy managers will have him available to them this week in the series finale against the Rays. He's the lone Boston pitcher this year to make off of his starts, and it looks like that won't change this week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoBoston Red Sox outfielder
Franchy Cordero (ankle) jammed his right leg into the left field wall in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays and had to be carted off the field. The official diagnosis was a right ankle sprain. Skipper Alex Cora said Cordero will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday to see if there's ligament damage. "In the beginning, it felt really bad, but as I was coming to the clubhouse it was feeling better," said Cordero. "At first, I felt it was something worse than it was." The 28-year-old went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before departing, so it was a rough day for Cordero. He's unlikely to play on Tuesday, but it remains to be seen if he'll miss the rest of the season. With
Triston Casas now on the major league roster, Cordero is unlikely to see regular playing time in Boston's outfield.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoChicago White Sox starting pitcher
Michael Kopech (knee), who has been on the 15-day injured list with a left knee strain since leaving his last start early against the Kansas City Royals on Aug. 22 after facing just four hitters, could return to the rotation to start the series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Sept. 7, according to acting manager Miguel Cairo. Kopech must first be cleared by head athletic trainer James Kruk and pitching coach Ethan Katz. The 26-year-old threw a bullpen session on Sunday, so as long as he comes out of that fine, he should return to the rotation this week. Kopech will return to a 4-9 record, 3.58 ERA (4.44 FIP), a 1.21 WHIP, 98 strikeouts and 55 walks in 110 2/3 innings over 23 starts this year.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoTampa Bay Rays relief pitcher
Pete Fairbanks picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. Fairbanks got the call to close things out with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a strikeout, and then got the second out on a force at second but the hitter advanced to second on a throwing error. Despite the error, Fairbanks was able to strand the tying run at second by striking out
Xander Bogaerts to end the game. Fairbanks has been one of the Rays' strong bullpen arms this season, compiling a 1.53 ERA and 13.25 K/9 rate in 17 2/3 innings pitched. This makes him worth a look in deep roto leagues, but the Rays' committee use of their bullpen limits his fantasy value.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoMilwaukee Brewers relief pitcher
Devin Williams picked up his 10th save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Rockies. Williams came into the game in the eighth inning up by two with two outs and the bases loaded. He induced a groundout to end the inning and stayed in to pitch the ninth. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a strikeout, and then induced a groundball double play to end the game. Williams hasn't necessarily served as the closer since
Josh Hader was traded to the Padres, but he has been the team's go-to arm in high-leverage situations and is now 6-3 with 25 holds, only one blown save, a 1.72 ERA, and a 13.76 K/9 rate. Regardless of the lack of an official title, Williams is a top fantasy reliever down the stretch.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoHouston Astros general manager James Click said Monday that he is hopeful closer
Ryan Pressly (neck) will return from the injured list Tuesday, per Fox 26's Mark Berman. Pressly has been sidelined with neck stiffness/spasms since August 22.
Rafael Montero has been filling in nicely at the end of games for the Astros, but Pressly's 29 saves, 3.11 ERA, and 10.99 K/9 rate will be gladly welcomed back by both the team and fantasy managers. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for the official transaction before making any roster moves.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: Mark Berman - Twitter.com
2 years agoHouston Astros starting pitcher
Hunter Brown made a very strong impression in Monday's 1-0 win over the Rangers. Making his big-league debut, the 24-year-old pitched 6 shutout innings, allowing three hits and a walk with five strikeouts to earn the win. It is unknown what Brown's role will be with the team for the rest of the season, but it will likely depend on the health of
Justin Verlander (calf), who is eligible to return from the 15-day injured list on September 13. This would mean potentially at least one more start for Brown, likely at the Tigers. It may be risky for fantasy managers to trust an unproven player in the playoffs, but Brown would get a great matchup, making him an intriguing option.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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