Michael Wacha Likely To Return This Weekend
Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said there's a good chance that starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) returns from the 15-day injured list this weekend against the division-rival New York Yankees. With Wacha returning, left-handed veteran Rich Hill, who started on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, will be available out of the bullpen this weekend.... Read More
Lance McCullers Jr. To Start Against A's Saturday
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will make his season debut on Saturday and start against the Oakland Athletics. McCullers will be activated from the 60-day injured list and make his first start since last postseason. With his return, the Astros will move to a six-man starting rotation. The 28-year-old had a 6.75 ERA,... Read More
Eric Hosmer Out Against The Braves
Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Hosmer left the game early on Tuesday with a bruised left knee and will take the day off on Wednesday as a result. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. The 32-year-old has gone... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Returns To The Lineup Wednesday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners and left-hander Robbie Ray, starting at first base and hitting third in the batting order. Rizzo missed the previous five games due to lower back tightness, but he's back in there on Wednesday. The 33-year-old left-handed... Read More
Keibert Ruiz Not Playing Against Cubs
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is getting the day off on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The breather comes a day after Ruiz went off with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 victory. The 24-year-old backstop is now hitting .247/.307/.359 with six home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen... Read More
Ji-Man Choi Heads To The Bench Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Choi has been in a bit of a slump at the plate recently, so he'll take a seat against a right-handed pitcher in Brandon Woodruff. He's gone 7-for-53 (.132) with a homer, five RBI and 17... Read More
David Peralta Hitting Leadoff Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta is starting in left field and is batting leadoff on Wednesday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Peralta will hit leadoff for the first time all year against a right-hander, against whom he's hitting .319 (71-for-267) with 11 of his 12 home runs and 39 RBI against in 2022.... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Remains Out Of The Lineup Tuesday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He will miss his fifth straight game due to lower-back tightness. The Yankees are "being cautious" with Rizzo and will rest him for another game. According to manager Aaron Boone, he will go through a... Read More
Najee Harris Could See Lighter Workload
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris could see a lighter workload heading into next season. The second-year back saw 307 carries for 1,200 yards, and seven touchdowns during his first season in Pittsburgh. He also hauled in 74 receptions for 467 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Clearly, Harris was heavily used in the... Read More
Geno Smith To Start First Preseason Game
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will make the start under center for the first preseason game, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The former second round pick looks to have the edge over Drew Lock. Although, Lock has looked better over the last week, but it sounds like this is Smith's job to lose. Smith... Read More
Jack Flaherty To Start Rehab Assignment On Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday. The hope is that Flaherty can throw around 30-35 pitches during his rehab debut. The 26-year-old has thrown a total of eight innings this season across three starts. He continues to deal with a lingering shoulder... Read More
Tim Anderson Will Undergo Surgery
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hand) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The organization announced that Anderson will undergo surgery to repair the torn ligament in his left hand. The expectation is that Anderson is going to be sidelined for the next six weeks. A tough blow to the White Sox with... Read More
Justin Turner To Return On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since July 30 due to an abdominal issue. The veteran infielder will play shortstop and bat second against right-hander Joe Ryan on Tuesday. Infielder Miguel Vargas has been optioned to the minors ahead... Read More
Patrick Corbin To Be Skipped In The Rotation
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will have his next start in the rotation skipped, according to manager Dave Martinez. The organization has an off day on Thursday, so this will allow them to execute this plan without putting any further strain on the rest of their rotation. Corbin has lost 16 games this season... Read More
Franmil Reyes Hitting Fifth In Cubs Debut Tuesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in his debut for the team on Tuesday against Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino. Reyes was designated for assignment this week by the Cleveland Guardians after hitting just .213/.254/.350 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, 24 runs scored and two... Read More
Kyle Farmer Returns Against Mets
Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco, starting at third base and hitting third in the batting order. Farmer was out of action on Monday with a sore neck, but he'll be back in the lineup a day later and will... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in right field and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Rich Hill. Acuna was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to lower-body soreness, but he came in as a pinch-hitter and is ready to resume starting duties after... Read More
Kyle Tucker Back In Lineup Against Rangers
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) is back in right field and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Tuesday against Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. Tucker missed the last four games with a non-COVID illness, but fantasy managers should have him available moving forward. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is hitting .241/.330/.448 with 19... Read More
Jonathan India Returns, Mike Moustakas Out Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) is back at second base and batting leadoff on Tuesday against New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco, while third baseman Mike Moustakas (calf) will take a seat on the bench after getting injured Monday night. Moose's injury isn't believed to be serious, but the Reds will give him... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Still Out Against Mariners
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. This will be Rizzo's fourth straight game on the bench due to lower back tightness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 33-year-old does have a history of back injuries,... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Gets Rare Off Day
Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This will be a rare off day for the two-way superstar. Max Stassi will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against lefty Cole Irvin. Fantasy managers can look elsewhere for a streaming... Read More
Kyle Hendricks Undergoes MRI On Monday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Monday. The right-hander is hopeful to get back on the mound before the end of the season. He has been sidelined since early June due to a lingering right shoulder issue. The MRI revealed that Hendricks hasn't been progressing well. It sounds like the... Read More
Evan Longoria Activated And Starting On Monday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The veteran infielder missed two weeks due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. However, Longoria is back and playing third base and batting fourth against lefty Blake Snell on Monday. The expectation is that Longoria will continue... Read More
Kyle Farmer Scratched On Monday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. The 31-year-old is dealing with neck stiffness, so he'll get the night off. This doesn't sound like something that is going to force Farmer to the injured list. Fantasy managers should assume he's day-to-day... Read More
Cedric Mullins Drops To Eighth In Batting Order
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is starting in center field and hitting eighth in the batting order on Monday against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. It will be just the second time all year that Mullins has hit eighth in the order. He's gone 8-for-25 (.320) with a home run, three RBI, four runs... Read More
Austin Hays Returns On Monday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (oblique) is back in left field and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Monday against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Hays missed the last four games with left oblique tightness, but fantasy managers will have him available for the week. The 27-year-old hasn't been as good against... Read More
Jonathan India Gets A Breather Sunday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. India will head to the bench after starting the team's last 12 games. He's dealt with injuries after winning the National League Rookie of the Year in 2021 and is hitting .248/.309/.397 with seven home runs, 24... Read More
Christopher Morel Sitting Against Marlins
Chicago Cubs rookie infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Morel left the game early on Saturday with right hamstring tightness and will get a day off in the series finale. In his first 251 major league at-bats this year, the 23-year-old Dominican is hitting .259/.331/.450... Read More
Tommy Pham Hitting Leadoff Again Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham is starting in left field and hitting leadoff on Sunday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller. Pham was moved to the leadoff spot on Saturday and promptly went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. It's part of manager Alex Cora's new plan to drop rookie outfielder Jarren Duran in the... Read More
Tim Anderson's Suspension Reduced To Two Games
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's three-game suspension for making contact with an umpire last week has been reduced to two games, and he's expected to begin serving the suspension on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. He'll also miss Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Make sure to remove... Read More