DET • LF
2 months ago
Greene has been struggling recently, going 1-for-24 with 14 strikeouts over his last seven games. Obviously fantasy managers shouldn’t be concerned with such an extremely small sample size. However, it partially explains why he’s getting a day off to reset mentally with lefty Tyler Anderson on the mound for Milwaukee.
Source: MLB.com
BOS •
2 months ago
Red Sox manager Alex Cora added that Bello’s next outing will likely be his final rehab start before returning to make his season debut. The 25-year-old righty has been on the shelf since spring training recovering from a right shoulder strain. He should be ready to rejoin Boston’s starting rotation early next week.
Source: Ian Browne
BOS •
2 months ago
Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Hendriks will likely be activated for Friday’s series opener against the White Sox. The 36-year-old veteran tossed a scoreless inning on Sunday for Triple-A Worcester and will make at least one additional rehab outing before making his long-awaited Boston debut at Fenway Park.
Source: Gabrielle Starr
BOS •
2 months ago
Red Sox manager Alex Cora refused to speculate on a potential timeline, but it’s seemingly a positive development that Fitts isn’t dealing with a high-grade strain. The 25-year-old hit the injured list this past weekend and is likely facing a multi-week absence, even in a best-case scenario. There should be some clarity here once he’s cleared to start a throwing program.
Source: Ian Browne
ATL • DH
2 months ago
It’s merely an extra off day for Ozuna, who is dealing with a minor leg issue, according to manager Brian Snitker. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status over the remainder of the week, but Snitker downplayed concern about the issue prior to Monday’s contest in Toronto. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. It’ll be Bryan De La Cruz taking a turn at DH on Monday night.
Source: Justin Toscano
ATL • 2B
2 months ago
Albies gets the nod atop Atlanta’s lineup to face Toronto lefty starter Easton Lucas with Michael Harris II bumped down to the sixth spot. The 28-year-old second baseman has seemingly overcome an early-season slump at the plate with two homers and a pair of stolen bases over his last seven contests.
Source: MLB.com
STL • DH
2 months ago
Burleson has gone 5-for-23 over his last seven games and has yet to connect for a home run through 15 contests. There’s no reason for long-term concern here, but the Cardinals are seemingly going to give Luken Baker some additional opportunities at DH against left-handers, which includes on Monday night against Astros southpaw Framber Valdez.
Source: MLB.com
TOR • CF
2 months ago
He’ll take a brief pause in the middle of the week to be with his wife for the birth of baby Varsho, but is expected to be ready to head out on a minor league rehab assignment immediately afterwards. He was cleared to play in an extended spring training game on Monday without any throwing limitations and will take live batting practice on Tuesday. There’s a chance he’s ready to make his season debut in a couple weeks before the end of April.
Source: Shi Davidi
HOU • 2B
2 months ago
Mauricio Dubón will handle second base during Monday’s series opener against the Cardinals with Rodgers missing his fourth consecutive game with left hip soreness. There’s no indication he’ll require a trip to the injured list, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.
Source: MLB.com
NYY •
2 months ago
Gil will begin playing catch either Wednesday or Thursday and is still a couple weeks away from progressing to bullpen sessions. The 26-year-old righty is expected to be ready to return from a high-grade lat strain that he suffered back in late February at some point in late May or early June, barring any setbacks.
Source: Gary Phillips
PHI • CF
2 months ago
It’s a much-needed mental reset for Marsh, who has gone hitless in his last 26 at-bats. The 27-year-old is batting .108 (4-for-37) with one homer through 14 games. Hopefully the extra time off results in a fresh start. It’ll be Johan Rojas getting some extra playing time over the next couple days.
Source: Todd Zolecki
TOR •
2 months ago
Not good. We’re hesitant to speculate here, but it’s a really ominous development that Scherzer is still experiencing soreness in his right thumb after receiving a cortisone injection and taking some time off to rest and recover. The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer will be re-evaluated by doctors in the coming days and remains without a return timetable. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect him back anytime soon.
Source: Keegan Matheson
NYM • CF
2 months ago
Siri is probably going to need a few additional days, and could wind up requiring a trip to the injured list, after suffering a painful left shin contusion during Saturday’s showdown against the Athletics. The 29-year-old is undergoing an MRI and CT scan on Monday night to determine whether he’ll need an injured list stint. It’ll be Tyrone Taylor continuing to patrol center field in his absence.
Source: MLB.com
TOR • RF
2 months ago
No surprise here after Springer was pulled from Sunday’s series finale against the Orioles with left wrist discomfort. The 35-year-old veteran outfielder is day-to-day after X-rays came back negative for any fractures. He’ll presumably get a couple days to rest and recover before returning to Toronto’s lineup. It’ll be Myles Straw in center field on Monday night.
Source: MLB.com
NYY • CF-LF
2 months ago
Bellinger went 2-for-16 the last four games after returning from food poisoning last week, leaving him with a weak .196/.245/.304 line for the year. The Yankees are going with Trent Grisham in his place tonight.
PIT • PH
2 months ago
Bart is out of the lineup for a third-straight game because of back discomfort. Endy Rodríguez is catching this one after Henry Davis filled in over the weekend.
Source: Alex Stumpf
PHI • CF
2 months ago
Marsh played against a lefty yesterday and went 0-for-3 in the Phillies’ shutout loss. That he’s now sitting against a righty is the opposite of how things usually work, but the Phillies must think he needs to clear his head. He’s just 4-for-37 on the season. Johan Rojas is starting in center tonight.
PIT • PH-2B
2 months ago
Triolo is eligible to return from a back injury on Wednesday and could be activated then. Tsung-Che Cheng, who was the callup in his place last week, will probably return to Triple-A.
PIT • CF
2 months ago
Better that he hit with none on and none out than none on and two outs. Pirates leadoff man have come in at just .113/.247/.177 through 16 games. Cruz opened last year as the Pirates’ leadoff man against righties, but that stopped in mid-April, and he’s mostly hit third since.
PIT • LF
2 months ago
These last two times have both been against righties. Suwinski is just 3-for-28 this season, but he has three barrels and seven hard-hit balls. It’s hard to see how he’s not a better option in left than Tommy Pham, who is 2-for-36 against righties, is batting .128 overall and is the weaker defender at this stage of his career. The Pirates also have Andrew McCutchen starting in right field today while the still ailing Bryan Reynolds continues to DH.
ATL •
2 months ago
Kimbrel made one injury rehab appearance for the Red Sox in 2015 and four for the Cubs in 2019. Aside from those, he hasn’t pitched in the minors since 2010, the year he debuted with the Braves. If all goes well, he could join Atlanta’s pen in a couple of weeks.
Source: Justin Toscano
BAL •
2 months ago
Blewett was DFA’d Saturday after allowing one run and posting a 5/0 K/BB in 4 2/3 innings for Minnesota. He’s out of options, so he’ll presumably join the major league roster prior to Tuesday’s game. The Orioles could send down Colin Selby to make room.
BAL • 1B
2 months ago
González, 33, was a surprise addition to the Orioles’ 40-man last winter after posting a 4.50 ERA with a 71/12 K/BB in 60 innings of relief work for Triple-A Norfolk last season. He didn’t get much of a chance to make the team this spring, and now he’s back off the 40-man after opening up with a 5.79 ERA in 4 2/3 innings at Norfolk this year.
LAA •
2 months ago
Dashwood, who is 27 and has never pitched in the majors, showed enough promise in very limited action in Double-A last season to get added to the Angels’ 40-man in November, but he’d opened this year by giving up 12 earned runs in two innings over four appearances for Salt Lake. He still could be a candidate for a callup this summer if he gets things turned around.
CIN •
2 months ago
Moll hadn’t pitched since giving up three runs on Apr. 6. With the Reds off today, no corresponding move was announced. The team could activate Alexis Díaz from the injured list on Tuesday if it deems him ready.
SEA •
2 months ago
The Mariners are bringing Taylor back to the majors even though he allowed six runs over 3 1/3 innings of relief work on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma. It might be a short stay, since the team will need a fifth starter on Saturday, and the decision on who gets to remain with the team will probably come down to him and Casey Legumina. Taylor, who had been out with a strained lat, is very much part of the Mariners’ plans going forward, but he doesn’t seem to be quite at his best right now.
SEA •
2 months ago
The 37-year-old Lawrence picked up his fifth career win after allowing two runs over three innings on Wednesday, but it proved to be his lone appearance for the Mariners. He should clear waivers, and though he’ll be eligible for free agency, there’s a good chance he’ll stay put.
HOU •
2 months ago
The 28-year-old struck out two and walked one after coming in relief in the fourth inning. Ivey has only made one start in Triple-A so far, but last night’s outing shows that he’s already built up enough to throw 70 pitches in an outing. He has allowed just three runs (two earned) on seven hits in 13 1/3 innings this season with 11 strikeouts and six walks. Lance McCullers is returning to the Houston rotation soon, but should there be any roadblock in his recovery, Ivey could be an option if Ryan Gusto struggles as a spot starter for the Astros.
OAK • 2B
2 months ago
Harris has started the year going 16-for-41 (.390) with two home runs, three steals, seven RBI, and 13 runs scored. He didn’t produce in his first big league action last year, but with Gio Urshela hitting just .179/.220/.256 in 42 plate appearances for the Athletics this season, you have to wonder if another few strong weeks from Harris could push the team to make a move.
ARI • RF
2 months ago
The 22-year-old now has two home runs on the season to go along with a .295/.403/.492 slash line and four steals in 15 Triple-A games. The Diamondbacks have started to use him at second base in recent games, which suggests a call-up could be imminent with Ketel Marte (hamstring) on the IL. Marte may only be out for a couple of weeks, so Lawlar would need to hit enough in his first few MLB games to convince the Diamondbacks to keep him on the roster, but he has enough fantasy upside to be worth modest bids if he does get the call.
