NYY • DH • #
It’s unclear if Stanton will be an upgrade over Ben Rice as the Yankees’ primary DH, but it’s going to happen anyway. Trent Grisham and Jasson Domínguez could also lose some playing time. Stanton went 3-for-11 with a double in three games during his rehab assignment for Double-A Somerset. He hit .233/.239/.475 in 114 games last season, which is pretty close to what Rice is doing this year (.227/.311/.460).
about 15 hours ago
June 16, 2025 5:14 PM
NYY •
about 12 hours ago
Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Cousins will undergo the season-ending procedure on Wednesday after being shut down from throwing last week with renewed elbow discomfort. It’s a definite hit to New York’s relief depth as Cousins compiled a sparkling 2.37 ERA across 38 innings (37 appearances) last year in his Yankees debut. He figures to miss most of the 2026 season as well, given the timing of the procedure.
Source: Jorge Castillo
NYY • DH
about 13 hours ago
Stanton is back after missing the first 2 1/2 months with epicondylitis in both of his elbows, but will he help? He certainly did last October, but at this point, he’s a 35-year-old DH with a 105 OPS+ over the last three seasons. The Yankees have a 121 OPS+ as a team this year and have gotten a .275/.369/.576 line from the DH spot. Stanton will probably get a chance to play regularly for now, and he’s worth trying in mixed leagues. Ben Rice will likely lose much of his playing time and could be droppable. Jasson Domínguez and Trent Grisham will also likely lose some at-bats.
NYY • 3B
about 13 hours ago
Reyes hit .194/.242/.226 over 34 plate appearances in his bit role with the Bombers. His versatility makes him handy to have around as a 26th man, but he’s just a lifetime .245/.305/.342 hitter in the majors.
LAD • DH
about 10 hours ago
It’s officially happening. Ohtani returns to a major-league mound for the first time since August 23, 2023. The 30-year-old two-way sensation is unlikely to pitch more than one or two innings on Monday night at Dodger Stadium since he threw only 44 pitches last week in his most recent simulated game. It’s worth noting that Los Angeles isn’t giving him the night off from hitting as he’s also at DH and leading off during his return to the mound. Get your popcorn ready.
Source: MLB.com
HOU • DH
about 10 hours ago
The fact that Alvarez still remains completely shut down from hitting, according to an official team medical report, as he continues to recover from a small fracture in his right hand seems to signal that he won’t make it back until after next month’s All-Star break. There isn’t an official timetable for his return yet, but he’s still several weeks away based on this latest update.
Source: Chandler Rome
BAL • DH
about 12 hours ago
O’Hearn sat out a pair of contests over the weekend with left ankle soreness. The 31-year-old slugger is back at first base and batting fifth on Monday evening with rookie Coby Mayo getting the night off.
Source: MLB.com
