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Tue, May 21Recent News
- George Kottaras has just two hits this season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kottaras has started only four games this season and hasn't registered a hit since April 28. He's batting .125/.364/.375 this season, somehow drawing six walks in 21 plate appearances despite his limp bat.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Rangers optioned C Robinson Chirinos to Triple-A Round Rock.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's clearing the way for A.J. Pierzynski's return from the DL on Tuesday. Chirinos picked up three hits in 12 at-bats with the big club.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer Friday against the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Salty is batting .333 in 42 at-bats this month. The Red Sox are trying to limit the switch-hitter's at-bats against left-handers and it's working so far; he's hitting .302 with all five of his homers and 12 of his 13 RBI against righties.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Brian McCann is not in Monday's lineup against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll take a seat after catching three straight days. Gerald Laird is paired up with Julio Teheran once again.
More: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Carlos Ruiz was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tough break for Ruiz, who had a late start to the season following his 25-game suspension. The injury will likely leave him on the shelf until mid-to-late June. He'll be placed on the disabled list Tuesday to make room for Tyler Cloyd on the roster. Erik Kratz and Humberto Quintero will fill in behind the late for now.
More: Ryan Lawrence on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Carlos Ruiz (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ruiz left Sunday's game with a right hamstring strain and is likely headed to the disabled list. The Phillies are expected to call up Humberto Quintero to replace him on the active roster.
More: Philadelphia Inquirer
Fri, May 17
- Carlos Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in Friday's 5-3 win over the Reds.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Reds tied things up on a solo homer by Joey Votto in the top of the eighth inning, but the Phillies stormed right back with two runs thanks to a bases-loaded error by Brandon Phillips and the sacrifice fly by Ruiz. "Chooch" has been slow to get going since returning from his 25-game Adderall suspension, batting just .240/.291/.280 through 15 games. There are better options at catcher right now in shallow mixed leagues.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Chris Stewart (groin) estimated Monday that it will be likely be a few more days before he's ready to return to the lineup.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stewart injured his left groin on an awkward slide into third base last Thursday and hasn't played since. An MRI came back negative, so he's optimistic that he'll avoid a trip to the disabled list. Austin Romine will continue to handle the load behind the plate for now.
More: Chad Jennings on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- The New York Post confirms Chris Stewart (groin) will not be placed on the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stewart injured himself when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game, but he's not expected to miss more than 2-3 days. An MRI on Friday ruled out structural damage and the Yankees are listing him as day-to-day.
More: New York Post
Fri, May 17
- An MRI on Chris Stewart's left groin came back clean.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stewart tweaked his groin when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game. He hopes to be back in a few days.
More: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Chris Stewart will undergo an MRI on his left groin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stewart injured himself when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game. He didn't hear a pop, but it's still possible he could be sidelined for a while.
More: Chad Jennings on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Yan Gomes slugged two home runs -- including a 10th-inning walkoff -- in Monday's 10-8 defeat of the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gomes hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning and then played the hero by cranking a three-run blast in the bottom of the 10th with the Indians trailing by two. Gomes finished with four RBI and now has nine RBI in 17 games this season to go along with a cool .951 OPS. He should start seeing a bit more regular playing time.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Salvador Perez left Monday's game with a right hip injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez suffered the injury when he bumped into post at the Astros' dugout while chasing a foul popup. There's no word on the severity of the ailment, but the Royals should provide an update after the game. George Kottaras took Perez's spot behind the plate.
More: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pierzynski played in rehab games on Sunday and Monday and reported feeling fine. The 36-year-old catcher has been out since May 5 with a strained right oblique. He was batting .263/.297/.411 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games before hitting the shelf.
More: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to play rehab games on Sunday and Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's not known which minor league affiliate he'll play with, but it should be enough to ensure he'll be activated on Tuesday. The 36-year-old backstop has been sidelined since May 5 with a strained right oblique.
More: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Jonathan Lucroy went 0-for-4 on Monday and is just 2-for-23 over the last 10 days.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lucroy is hitting just .208, but manager Ron Roenicke obviously remains a believer; he had Lucroy batting fifth ahead of a .330-hitting Carlos Gomez tonight. Lucroy should prove to be considerably better than he's been thus far, but was in over his head while batting .320 in 96 games last year.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Ryan Doumit is out of the Twins' lineup for the second straight day Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Doumit is still dealing with some soreness following a collision at home plate on Saturday. Consider him day-to-day.
More: Mike Berardino on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Lou Marson (shoulder) admitted Monday that there is no timetable for his return to the Indians' active roster.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Marson has begun throwing but is not yet performing any other baseball activities due to lingering soreness in his shoulder and neck. "It's definitely frustrating," the catcher told MLB.com. "I know what it is and kind of what I have to do. Hopefully, I can get on the field soon."
More: Indians.mlb.com
Mon, May 20Recent News
- John Jaso's right leg is still bothering him a bit, but he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll be available off the bench Monday. Jaso has been sore since being hit by a pitch last Wednesday, but the malady isn't a big concern.
More: Jane Lee on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- John Jaso (leg) indicated Friday that his right leg is still sore, making him unlikely to be available for Friday night's game against the Royals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jaso was hit in the leg by a pitch during Wednesday's game and said that it still hurt running to his mailbox. Derek Norris is will continue to handle the catching duties while Jaso is sidelined.
More: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Phillies purchased the contract of C Humberto Quintero from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Quintero will provide depth behind the plate for Philadelphia while Carlos Ruiz recovers from his right hamstring strain. Erik Kratz will get most of the starts.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Jose Molina (hamstring) is available on Monday and is expected to return to the starting lineup Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Molina sat out Sunday and is not in Monday's batting order against the Blue Jays due to some left hamstring tightness. It's not a serious concern for the Rays.
More: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Jose Molina said he was "OK" after Saturday's game after exiting due to left hamstring tightness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It sounds like Molina could be in the lineup Sunday. Either way, he's just day-to-day and nothing more at this point.
More: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- David Ross (concussion) has been cleared to resume throwing and hitting off a tee.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross has been out of commission for a little over a week with concussion-related symptoms, but he's feeling much better of late. The Red Sox will still take things slowly with him, but he's moving in the right direction.
More: Scott Lauber on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- David Ross (concussion) has reported improvement and could begin working out soon.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross will be examined on Monday in hopes of being cleared to resume workouts. The catcher has missed the last week of action with concussion-related symptoms.
More: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- David Ross is still experiencing concussion symptoms and is likely to be re-examined Monday in Boston.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross was placed on the 7-day disabled list last Sunday and will not be ready to return when he's first eligible. Ryan Lavarnway will continue to serve as Jarrod Saltalamacchia's backup for now.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Taylor Teagarden (thumb) will start a hitting and catching program on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teagarden had the splint removed from his dislocated left thumb on Friday and is ready to begin baseball activities. He should be ready to return late this month or early next month.
More: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Taylor Teagarden (thumb) had the splint removed from his dislocated left thumb on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teagarden was originally given a 3-4 week timetable for recovery when the injury occurred, so barring any setbacks he should be looking at a return to the Orioles before the end of the month.
More: Britt Ghiroli on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Erik Kratz hit a game-tying solo home run Sunday as the Phillies came back to beat the Reds 3-2.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kratz hit his solo shot off Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth, and it was quickly followed by a walkoff solo blast from Freddy Galvis. Talk about unpredictable. Kratz will likely get regular playing time at catcher over the next few weeks while Carlos Ruiz recovers from the right hamstring strain that he suffered earlier in Sunday's game.
Sun, May 19
- Buster Posey is not in the Giants' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: As he often does, Posey is getting a breather with Barry Zito on the mound. Guillermo Quiroz is getting the start behind the plate. Marco Scutaro is also receiving a day off, as Nick Noonan is at second base.
More: Henry Schulman on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Dodgers optioned C Tim Federowicz to Triple-A Albuquerque.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Federowicz has been up and down with the big club multiple times this season and has batted just .176/.222/.176 over 10 games. He'll probably get another shot later this year.
Sat, May 18
- Mets GM Sandy Alderson confirmed Friday that Travis d'Arnaud (foot) should be ready to play in minor league games by the end of June.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: D'Arnaud is still in a walking boot, but he's hoping to be cleared for weight-bearing activities in two weeks. The 24-year-old suffered a non-displaced fracture of the first metatarsal in his left foot during a mid-April game at Triple-A Las Vegas and will continue to be moved along slowly. D'Arnaud won't be a candidate for a promotion to majors until well into the second half of the season.
More: Newsday
Fri, May 17
- Mets prospect catcher Travis d'Arnaud (foot) can't do anything weight-bearing for another two weeks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: D'Arnaud suffered a non-displaced fracture of the first metatarsal in his left foot four weeks ago in Triple-A. The Mets were hoping that he would be able to shed his walking boot Friday, but there was always the chance that he would need more time. The 24-year-old backstop is unlikely to return to game action until the end of June.
More: Jorge Castillo on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Jordan Pacheco went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and five RBI in Friday's 10-9 win over the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pacheco had an RBI ground out in the bottom of the second inning while his fifth-inning grand slam broke a 5-5 tie. With a .313/.360/.410 batting line over 26 games this season, the 27-year-old continues to be a useful player for Colorado. Todd Helton isn't a good bet to hold up and will require regular rest no matter what, so Pacheco should continue to have value in NL-only leagues.
Sat, May 18
- Joe Mauer (back) returned to the Twins' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mauer was held out of Friday's game with lower back stiffness, but it was never a major concern. He's batting in the No. 2 spot Saturday and will serve as the Twins' designated hitter against the Red Sox.
More: Tyler Mason on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Joe Mauer is out of Friday's lineup due to back stiffness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It isn't a major concern, but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire didn't want take any chances. Consider him day-to-day.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Jason Castro had two hits and scored the winning run in the Astros' 4-2 win over the Pirates on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Castro led off the top of the 11th inning with a double off the wall and scored on a Matt Dominguez fielder's choice. The catcher owns just a .243/.282/.393 line on the year, but he's got more pop than that and he's been pegged as the Astros' long-term backstop.
Fri, May 17
- Jason Castro went 0-for-2 with a walk and a sacrifice fly in Friday's loss to the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Castro was hitting .284 as recently as May 4, but he has just six hits over his last 41 at-bats, lowering his batting average down to .237 for the season. The 25-year-old backstop shouldn't be hitting in the middle of the order on a major league team, but the Astros don't have many quality options.
Fri, May 17
- Rob Brantly drove home his 11th run of the season in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Brantly's RBI single in the seventh inning was his only hit in four at-bats on the night. He's been a bit of a disappointment offensively thus far, hitting .247/.321/.323 with no homers, 11 RBI and only four runs scored on the season. Fantasy owners in two-catcher formats who counted on more production from the Marlins backstop have likely had to search for other options.