08/22/2026:

CJ Abrams (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Marlins.

Abrams takes a seat for the third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a sprained left ankle that he suffered earlier this week. The 25-year-old fantasy standout is expected to make the gradual transition to second base during the final few weeks of the season with Nasim Nuñez taking over temporarily until sizzling-hot top prospect Seaver King, who has homered eight times in 16 games since the start of August, is ready to take over the position. He figures to be ready the moment rosters expand in September, which makes him a worthwhile stash in deeper mixed leagues. The Nationals also have intriguing infield prospect Devin Fitz-Gerald, who came over in the MacKenzie Gore trade last offseason, making noise in the upper minors as well.

08/21/2026:

CJ Abrams (ankle) was held out of the Nationals’ starting lineup for a second consecutive game on Friday evening.

Nationals’ manager Blake Butera told reporters on Thursday night that X-rays on Abrams’ ankle came back negative for any fractures and that he’s just dealing with a minor left ankle sprain. They’re hopeful that he’ll be able to return to the lineup on Saturday. Nasim Nuñez will once again start in his place at shortstop on Friday night and will bat eighth against Marlins’ right-hander Ryan Gusto.

08/21/2026:

CJ Abrams was held out of the Nationals’ starting lineup on Thursday after suffering a left ankle sprain in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s contest.

Nationals’ manager Blake Butera told reporters on Thursday that Abrams suffered the injury while trying to beat a tag at second base during the top of the ninth inning on Wednesday. The ankle swelled up on him overnight and he was limping around in the clubhouse on Thursday and may ultimately have imaging done to determine the severity of the issue. As of now, he’s considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on this one.

08/21/2026:

Wilyer Abreu went 3-for-3 with an RBI triple, a walk and a run scored as the Red Sox triumphed over the Giants on Friday evening.

Abreu singled off of Logan Webb in the third inning and rode home on a three-run blast by Willson Contreras. He then capped off the Red Sox’ scoring with an RBI triple in the sixth inning. The 27-year-old outfielder is having a very productive season in the middle of the Red Sox’ lineup, slashing .262/.341/.474 with 22 homers and 68 RBI in 545 plate appearances.

08/21/2026:

Jo Adell (knee) is back in the Guardians’ starting lineup on Friday after missing two consecutive games with a sore knee.

Adell fouled a ball off of his knee on Tuesday and sat out the final two games of the team’s series against the Giants due to soreness. He’s feeling much improved on Friday though and will serve as the Guardians’ designated hitter at Coors Field against Rockies’ right-hander Tanner Gordon.

08/21/2026:

Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Friday’s win over the Rays.

There was no replay needed for this one, as Alonso’s 451-foot homer in the fifth inning made its way to deep left-center to put the Orioles up 5-3 over the Rays. It was the 30th homer of the season for Alonso, who has now slugged 30-plus homers in six straight seasons. The Polar Bear has been on a tear for the O’s this month. He’s hit safely in 13-straight games and is slashing a blistering .380/.443/.704 with seven homers and 16 RBI.

08/21/2026:

Andrew Alvarez pitched well in a losing effort against the Rangers on Thursday evening, allowing just one run on four hits over five innings.

The 27-year-old southpaw struck out five batters on the evening while issuing three walks. The lone tally against him came on a solo blast off the bat of Corey Seager in the third inning that went just over the outstretched glove of leaping outfielder Andrew Pinckney. Alvarez got eight whiffs on 75 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 28 percent. He now boasts a respectable 3.60 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and a 74/36 K/BB ratio over 80 innings on the season. He’ll square off against the Rockies his next time out at home on Tuesday.

08/22/2026:

Yordan Alvarez went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI in Friday’s win over the Athletics.

Alvarez doubled in the fifth inning to drive home Nick Allen and put the Astros up 2-0. On the next at-bat, Alvarez would come around to score on an RBI double by Issac Paredes. Alvarez doubled again in the seventh inning to drive in another run, extending the Astros’ lead to 4-0. Alvarez has hit safely in each of his last three games and is slashing .283/.405/.433 in the month of August.

08/21/2026:

Yordan Alvarez doubled, walked and scored a run as the Astros were clobbered by the Angels on Thursday evening in Houston.

Alvarez drew a walk in the home half of the first inning and scored on a wild pitch. He then blooped a double down the left field line to start the third inning, but never advanced past second base. He was then pulled in the fifth inning to give him a bit of a rest, finishing the night 1-for-1 officially. He’s having an unbelievable season at the dish, slashing a monstrous .319/.432/.613 with 36 homers and 88 RBI in 553 plate appearances.

08/21/2026:

Rockies optioned INF Adael Amador to Triple-A Albuquerque.

With Kyle Karros (concussion) returning from the injured list on Friday, Amador once again gets squeezed off of the Rockies’ active roster. He’ll return to an everyday role at the Triple-A level until his services are needed once more.

08/21/2026:

Sam Antonacci is not in Chicago’s starting lineup against the Mets on Friday.

He sits against LHP Sean Manaea. Antonacci has started against LHPs here or there — he’s not in a strict platoon — but he’s hitting .225/.326/.263 against them this year so the White Sox are doing your fantasy team a favor.

08/21/2026:

Jonathan Aranda is not in the Rays’ starting lineup for Friday night’s battle against the Orioles.

Aranda will get a rare breather in this one with left-hander Trevor Rogers toeing the slab for the Orioles. Liam Hicks will start in his place at first base and will bat eighth for the Rays while Kenny Piper does the catching.

08/21/2026:

Blue Jays activated RHP Spencer Arrighetti from the 15-day injured list.

The 26-year-old hurler had been sidelined since late July due to a nerve issue in his right foot. He’s expected to make his Blue Jays’ debut in a bulk role against the Yankees on Friday evening in New York.

08/21/2026:

Cubs optioned RHP Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa.

With Daniel Palencia (elbow) returning from the injured list on Friday, the Cubs needed to free up a roster spot and once again Assad became a luxury that they couldn’t afford. David Peterson will take over the spot in the Cubs’ rotation that was vacated by the injury to Edward Cabrera.

08/21/2026:

Drake Baldwin finished 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a third straight hitless game Friday against the Brewers.

Baldwin is hitting .244/.280/321 in August, and his season OPS fell under .800 today. The Braves could try moving him down a few spots in the order until he resumes doing a better job of getting on base. The occasional day off against a lefty wouldn’t be a bad idea, either; he’s been in the Braves lineup as a catcher or DH every game since June 24.

08/21/2026:

Moises Ballesteros went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI as the Angels walloped the Astros on Thursday.

The 22-year-old backstop served as the Angels’ designated hitter in this one. He sparked a three-run rally with a leadoff double in the second inning and scored on an RBI knock by Vaughn Grissom. He then added a two-run single in the fourth that increased their lead to 8-2 before scoring on Grissom’s two-run double. It has been a rough year overall at the plate for Ballesteros, slashing .208/.280/.325 with six homers and 25 RBI in 236 plate appearances between the Cubs and Angels.

08/21/2026:

Royals released RHP Scott Barlow.

Barlow pitched in 11 games for Triple-A Omaha, carrying a 5.65 ERA with 15 walks in 14 1/3 innings. He’ll try to catch on elsewhere.

08/21/2026:

Brett Bateman (hamstring) returned to the Blue Jays’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Yankees.

Bateman suffered a mild hamstring strain during Wednesday’s contest against the Rays and sat out Thursday’s game as a precautionary measure. He’s back in there in center field and hitting atop the Jays’ lineup for Friday’s battle against Yankees’ right-hander Cam Schlittler.

08/22/2026:

Dylan Beavers went 1-for-1 with a double and one RBI against the Rays on Saturday.

Beavers didn’t enter the game until the 10th inning, starting on the bench as the Orioles faced Shane McClanahan. With the game tied in the bottom of the 10th, Beavers delivered a double off the wall, just missing a walk-off homer off Bryan Baker. The 25-year-old outfielder is hitting .244/.321/.387 with six homers, 28 RBI, and five steals across 244 plate appearances in a strong-side platoon in left field.

08/21/2026:

Dylan Beavers clobbered his fifth home run of the season on Thursday night, accounting for the Orioles’ lone tally in a losing effort against the Yankees.

Beavers finally got the O’s on the board with his 386-foot (102.2-mph EV) solo shot off of Gerrit Cole in the fifth inning. That would be the extent of their offense. The 25-year-old outfielder finished the evening 1-for-3 and is now slashing .239/.318/.366 with five homers and 26 RBI in 240 plate appearances on the season.

08/21/2026:

Kyle Bradish wasn’t at his best during Thursday night’s loss to the Yankees, giving up five runs (three earned) on eight hits across 5 2/3 frames.

The 29-year-old righty punched out five batters in the contest while issuing a pair of free passes. The Yankees struck for three runs (two of them unearned) in the third inning, then Bradish served up solo homers to Luis Garcia Jr. and Spencer Jones before exiting in the sixth inning. Bradish got 10 whiffs on 100 pitches on the night, posting an uninspiring CSW of 25 percent. He’ll look to bounce back as he carries a 3.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 129/60 K/BB ratio (138 2/3 innings) into Wednesday’s matchup against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

08/21/2026:

Mariners transferred RHP Matt Brash to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for Brash, who is finally nearing a return from a lat strain that has had him shelved since early June, this was done simply as a procedural move to free up a spot on the club’s 40-man roster for Carlos Vargas to join the bullpen on Friday.

08/21/2026:

Alec Burleson is not in St. Louis’ starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Phillies.

It appears to just be a routine day off against tough left-hander Jesús Luzardo. Burleson is hitting .288/.355/.489 in 128 games this year with 21 homers and 93 RBI; he’s been a major reason the Cardinals have overachieved preseason expectations.

08/21/2026:

Jac Caglianone (ankle) returned to the Royals’ starting lineup for Friday night’s series opener against the Tigers.

The 23-year-old slugger was removed from Wednesday’s game due to soreness in his ankle and it was bothering him enough that he was held out of Thursday’s contest as well. The day off seems to have done him some good though, as he’s back in there in right field and batting third against Tigers’ right-hander Troy Melton on Friday evening in Kansas City.

08/21/2026:

Blue Jays optioned LHP Brendan Cellucci to Triple-A Buffalo.

Cellucci was just promoted from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, but he’ll head right back there to clear a spot on their active roster for the return of Spencer Arrighetti (foot) on Friday. The 28-year-old southpaw did not make an appearance out of the bullpen during his brief stay with the Jays, so his MLB debut will have to wait.

08/21/2026:

Aroldis Chapman closed out the Giants on Friday night, protecting a two-run lead to earn his 28th save of the season.

Chapman made things a bit interesting as he issued a one-out walk to Buddy Kennedy to bring the tying run to the plate, but he rebounded to strike out Christian Koss and Jonah Cox to end it. He has now converted 28 of his first 30 save chances on the season while posting a minuscule 1.92 ERA and a 56/20 K/BB ratio across 42 2/3 innings of work.

08/22/2026:

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is hitting seventh against the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Chisholm has been scuffling in recent weeks, hitting .188 (18-for-96) with four homers and seven steals in 28 games since last month’s All-Star break. He’s been ice-cold recently, batting only .148 (8-for-54) with two extra-base hits in 17 games since the beginning of August. He’ll continue to be penciled into the lower third of New York’s lineup card, especially with Cody Bellinger (hamstring) and Aaron Judge (rib) expected to return soon.

08/21/2026:

Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 1-for-4 and smacked a run-scoring triple on Thursday as the Yankees triumphed over the Orioles.

Chisholm capped off the scoring in the contest as he plated Luis García Jr. with an RBI triple off of Albert Suarez in the eighth inning. That would be his lone hit in the ballgame. While he has delivered quality fantasy production with 17 homers and 33 stolen bases on the season, he has done so while slashing an anemic .216/.296/.388 across 463 plate appearancs.

08/21/2026:

Jackson Chourio singled, walked and stole a base Thursday against the Mariners.

It could have been a bigger day, but Chourio just missed on flyouts of 388 and 376 feet. He’s still gone 8-for-17 with two steals and five runs scored in his last four games.

08/21/2026:

Gerrit Cole delivered a dominant performance in Thursday evening’s victory over the Orioles, piling up eight strikeouts over six innings of one-run baseball.

Cole scattered four hits in the ballgame while allowing only one base on balls. The only blemish on his day came on a solo blast off the bat of Dylan Beavers in the fifth inning. Aside from that, he was brilliant. The 35-year-old hurler generated 15 swings and misses on his 93 offerings — seven of them on his fastball — while posting a strong CSW of 35 percent. Now 7-6 on the season, Cole will bring a 3.11 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and a 100/20 K/BB ratio (92 2/3 innings) into Wednesday’s start against the Astros.

08/21/2026:

William Contreras went 4-for-4 and drove in one of the Brewers’ two runs in Friday’s win over the Braves.

He hit the ball hard every time up today, with his singles ranging from 97 mph to 108 mph off the bat. Contreras has followed up a string of six straight hitless contests by going 9-for-20 with a homer and a 2/3 K/BB in his last five games.

08/21/2026:

Willson Contreras blasted a mammoth 450-foot three-run homer on Friday night, powering the Red Sox to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Giants.

Contreras victimized Giants’ ace Logan Webb for the titanic shot over the Green Monster in the third inning, giving the Red Sox a 3-1 lead they would never relinquish. He also worked a pair of walks in the contest, finishing the night 1-for-2. On the season, the 34-year-old slugger is now slashing .285/.396/.541 to go along with 26 long balls and 78 RBI.

08/21/2026:

Royals recalled RHP Jose Cuas from Triple-A Omaha.

Cuas was just optioned to Triple-A on Monday, but with Maikel Garcia (hamstring) hitting the injured list on Friday, they’re able to bring him back before the 10 days are up. The 32-year-old hurler holds a stellar 1.64 ERA and a 13/4 K/BB ratio despite a shaky 1.46 WHIP over 11 innings in 10 appearances with the Royals this season. He’ll function in a middle relief role once again for manager Matt Quatraro.

08/21/2026:

Mariners optioned RHP Nick Davila to Triple-A Tacoma.

With Carlos Vargas set to join the Mariners’ bullpen on Friday, someone needed to get sent out to create a spot and unfortunately Davila drew the short straw this time. The 27-year-old righty holds a 4.10 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and a 13/11 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings in 23 appearances with the M’s this season.

08/21/2026:

Jacob deGrom delivered a brilliant performance in Thursday night’s victory over the Nationals, striking out 10 batters over six innings of shutout baseball.

The 38-year-old right-hander allowed just one hit in the contest — a one-out single by Brady House in the second inning — while issuing one base on balls. The Rangers only gave him one run of support in this one and deGrom made sure that it stood up, as no Nationals’ hitter advanced past second base against him in the ballgame. He generated 17 swings and misses on 94 offerings — nine on his slider — while registering a strong CSW of 34 percent. Now 9-8 on the season, he’ll look to further improve upon his 3.78 ERA and 1.13 WHIP when he takes on the White Sox in Chicago on Tuesday.

08/21/2026:

Chase DeLauter (hamstring) returned to the Guardians’ starting lineup for Friday night’s battle against the Rockies in Colorado.

DeLauter missed three straight games to start the week after suffering a hamstring injury on Sunday, but he’ll return just in time to take advantage of the premium hitting environment at Coors Field over the weekend. DeLauter is starting in right field and batting second against Rockies’ right-hander Tanner Gordon on Friday evening.

08/21/2026:

Astros recalled INF Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land.

With Jeremy Pena dealing with a hand injury, Delgado will provide some extra infield depth for at least a day or two. The 26-year-old has hit .273 (9-for-33) with one home run in 17 games with the big league club this season. Nelson Velázquez was designated for assignment in a corresponding move on Thursday.

08/21/2026:

Rafael Devers cranked his 26th home run of the season on Friday night, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Giants past the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Devers received mixed reactions from the fans at Fenway Park, as there were plenty of cheers mixed in with a chorus of boos every time he strolled to the dish. He then slugged a 412-foot (107.1-mph EV) solo shot as he ambushed a first-pitch fastball from Sonny Gray in the fourth inning, pulling the Giants to within a run at 5-4. That would be as close as they would get. Devers finished the night 1-for-3 plus a walk and is now hitting .245/.321/.475 with 26 homers and 70 RBI on the season.

08/22/2026:

Cardinals placed RHP Hunter Dobbins on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness.

Dobbins is the second St. Louis starter to hit the shelf in the last 48 hours after they went nearly two years without losing a single member of their rotation to the injured list. He was lifted from Friday’s start against the Phillies in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old has posted a 3.67 ERA and 52/24 K/BB ratio across 54 innings at the highest level this season. It’s unclear how much time he’ll miss, but there’s a strong possibility his season is over with only five weeks remaining on the calendar.

08/21/2026:

Hunter Dobbins allowed three runs over four-plus innings before leaving with left forearm tightness Friday versus the Phillies.

Dobbins came out after throwing one pitch in the fifth. The Cardinals have been pretty healthy this year, but now they’re looking at losing two starters in 24 hours, with Andre Pallante just going on the IL. Quinn Mathews is replacing Pallante. Perhaps Brycen Mautz will get a look in Dobbins’ spot.

08/22/2026:

Marlins optioned C Logan Driscoll to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Miami’s strange four-catcher roster experiment lasted roughly 24 hours. Driscoll heads back to the minors with slugging prospect Deyvison De Los Santos getting another look.

08/21/2026:

Marlins purchased the contract of C Logan Driscoll from Triple-A Jacksonville.

With Graham Pauley optioned out, the Marlins will go with the rare four-catcher alignment (Joe Mack, Agustín Ramírez, Brian Navarreto, and Driscoll) in the short term.
Ramírez is likely done seeing time at the position, while the 31-year-old Navarreto might not be long for the roster. Driscoll, 28, hit .250/.343/.368 at Triple-A Durham this year and doesn’t figure to be a fantasy contributor.

08/21/2026:

Royals optioned RHP Carlos Duran to Triple-A Omaha.

The 25-year-old righty was with the Royals for just three days, giving up two runs on two hits and three walks over 1 1/3 innings in his two appearances. He’ll continue to refine his craft at the Triple-A level until he’s called upon once more.

08/21/2026:

Diamondbacks signed INF Santiago Espinal to a minor league contract.

With the uncertainty around Ketel Marte, the Diamondbacks figured they would add some quality infield depth to be on the safe side. The 31-year-old has hit .268/.276/.375 with one homer, seven RBI and an 8/1 K/BB ratio over 60 plate appearances at the MLB level this season.

08/21/2026:

Cardinals recalled RHP Ryan Fernandez from Triple-A Memphis.

Fernandez will add a fresh arm that’s capable of working multiple innings to the Cardinals’ bullpen while the club figures out how to replace the injured Andre Pallante (elbow) in their starting rotation. The 28-year-old has posted an impressive 2.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and a 20/7 K/BB ratio over 13 1/3 innings of work in 11 appearances with the Cardinals this season.

08/22/2026:

Mason Fluharty walked two batters over 2/3 innings on Friday against the Yankees.

Serving as the opener in this one, Fluharty allowed two walks in the 2/3 of an inning he pitched, with Spencer Arrighetti coming on to retire George Lombard Jr. after a walk to Ben Rice put runners on first and second. Fluharty has pitched in three of the Blue Jays’ last four games and will revert to the bullpen after this outing.

08/21/2026:

Mason Fluharty will open Friday’s game against the Yankees.

It seems likely that Simeon Woods Richardson, who hasn’t pitched since Saturday, will be the best bet to draw a bulk role here. Ultimately we wouldn’t recommend trying to stream the win here.

08/22/2026:

Luis García Jr. slugged a two-run homer in Saturday’s loss to the Blue Jays.

García got New York back within a single run by taking Blue Jays side-winding reliever Tyler Rogers deep in the eighth inning. It was his second big fly in his last three games and third time leaving the yard in 16 games since coming over from the Nationals at the trade deadline.

08/21/2026:

Luis García Jr. is not in the Yankees’ starting lineup for Friday evening’s tilt against the Blue Jays.

With left-hander Mason Fluharty starting on the mound for the Blue Jays, García will at least open this one on the bench for the Bombers. Expect him to make an appearance off the bench at some point though. Paul Goldschmidt will start at first base and bat leadoff for the Yankees on Friday evening at Yankee Stadium.

08/21/2026:

Luis García Jr. went 3-for-4 and blasted his 25th home run of the season on Thursday evening, powering the Yankees to a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.

The 26-year-old infielder ambushed the first pitch of the sixth inning from Kyle Bradish for a 413-foot (107.1-mph EV) solo shot that increased the Bombers’ lead to 4-1. He also singled in the eighth inning and scored on Jazz Chisholm’s RBI triple. With his three-hit attack, García is now slashing .279/.309/.541 with 25 homers, 80 RBI and four stolen bases in what has been an impressive breakout campaign.

08/21/2026:

Royals placed INF Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Garcia, who had just returned from the injured list on Monday, suffered a hamstring strain while running the bases in the first inning on Thursday night. It’s a brutal blow for the Royals and for fantasy managers who had been holding onto him with the hope that he’d be able to make a major impact down the stretch. Matthew Lugo was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move on Friday.

08/21/2026:

Rico Garcia pitched a perfect ninth inning while striking out two to pick up his sixth save of the season on Friday against the Rays.

Garcia needed just 12 pitches to get through the inning, with his strikeouts coming against Chandler Simpson and Jorge Mateo. This is Garcia’s first save since July 27th, as the O’s continue to cycle through different relievers in save situations.

08/21/2026:

Dodgers recalled RHP Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

He’ll take the place of Emmet Sheehan in the Dodgers’ bullpen for the time being. The 26-year-old right-hander has registered a 2.35 ERA and an 8/5 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 frames with the Dodgers this season. He’ll provide manager Dave Roberts with another weapon to deploy from the right side in the middle innings.

08/21/2026:

Sonny Gray picked up his 16th victory of the season on Friday night, limiting the Giants to four runs on seven hits over his six frames.

Gray racked up six strikeouts on the evening while issuing a pair of free passes. The Giants scratched out a run against him in the third inning, then added three more in the fourth on back-to-back homers from Drew Gilbert and Rafael Devers. Gray buckled down after that though and kept them off the board the rest of his night. He got nine swings and misses on 97 pitches on the evening, registering a CSW of 26 percent. Now 16-3 on the year, he’ll carry a stellar 2.79 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 123/36 K/BB ratio (138 2/3 innings) into Wednesday’s battle against the Marlins in Miami.

08/21/2026:

Vaughn Grissom went 3-for-6 with a double and three RBI in a lopsided victory over the Astros on Thursday evening in Houston.

Grissom delivered an RBI single in the second inning that tied the game at 2-2, then came around to score the go-ahead run on a bunt by Tyler Heineman. He then added a two-run double in the fourth that pushed their advantage to 10-2. The 25-year-old has at least held his own at the MLB level this season, slashing .249/.308/.377 with seven long balls and 50 RBI in 329 plate appearances.

08/22/2026:

Blue Jays activated 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the concussion injured list.

Guerrero returns to Toronto’s lineup for Saturday’s early-afternoon matinee against the Yankees following a one-week absence due to a concussion. The positive news is that he cleared final concussion protocol after reaching base safely in all three plate appearances during a minor league rehab game for Low-A Dunedin earlier this week. He’s gone more than a calendar year without homering in the Rogers Centre and holds a calamitous .693 OPS with seven homers in 115 games heading into the final five weeks of the season.

08/21/2026:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (concussion) has rejoined the Blue Jays on Friday and is expected to be activated from the injured list prior to Saturday’s game.

Jays’ skipper John Schneider told reporters that the 27-year-old slugger has passed all of his concussion tests and has been cleared to return after going 1-for-1 with a double and a pair of walks in a minor league rehab game at High-A Dunedin on Thursday. Fantasy managers can anticipate having him back in lineups on Saturday.

08/21/2026:

Brady House singled and drew a pair of walks on Thursday night as the Nationals were shut out by Jacob deGrom and a host of Rangers’ relievers.

House had the only hit for the Nationals in the ballgame with a one-out single off of deGrom in the second inning. He also worked a pair of walks in the game, finishing the night 1-for-1. Only two other Nationals’ hitters reached base in the contest. For the season, the 23-year-old infielder is now slashing .238/.298/.398 with nine homers and 31 RBI in 252 plate appearances.

08/21/2026:

Spencer Jones went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, stolen base and a pair of runs scored on Thursday, leading the Yankees past the Orioles.

Jones led off the third inning with a single and scored as Jose Caballero bounced into a fielder’s choice. He then crushed a 398-foot (108.0-mph EV) solo shot off of Kyle Bradish in the sixth inning that extended the Bombers’ advantage to 5-1. He also singled in the eighth inning and swiped second base but was ultimately left stranded there. For the season, the dynamic 25-year-old is now hitting .227/.305/.407 with six homers, 19 RBI and seven stolen bases on the season.

08/21/2026:

Rockies activated INF Kyle Karros from the 7-day concussion injured list.

Karros missed a bit more than a week’s worth of action after suffering a concussion in a collision with teammate Ezequiel Tovar. He’s back in the lineup at third base and batting second for the Rockies against Guardians’ southpaw Joey Cantillo on Friday evening at Coors Field.

08/21/2026:

Marlins transferred RHP William Kempner to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for the 25-year-old hurler, who has been shelved since mid-July with a right elbow sprain, this was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the club’s 40-man roster for Logan Driscoll on Friday. Kempner is set to undergo season-ending elbow surgery, though it remains unclear which procedure it will be.

08/21/2026:

Astros optioned LHP Bryan King to Triple-A Sugar Land.

King allowed five earned runs yesterday as part of Los Angeles’ 18-3 blowout win. With King throwing 37 pitches, he was simply exchanged for a fresh arm. The unsightly game raised his season ERA to 4.75.

08/21/2026:

George Kirby was tagged for six runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Brewers.

Just a tough day all around for Kirby. He had his worst velocity of the season and gave up 12 hard-hit balls. He also took a couple of pitch clock violations. It’s definitely worth wondering if something is up physically after his third rotten outing in his last five starts. He’s due to face the Phillies next week.

08/21/2026:

Athletics transferred 1B Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

This frees up a 40-man roster spot for Michael Stefanic. Kurtz remains done for the season.

08/21/2026:

Peter Lambert was obliterated in Thursday night’s loss to the Angels, surrendering nine runs on eight hits over 3 2/3 innings of work.

Yikes. Lambert also issued a pair of walks while striking out three batters in the ballgame. The Halos got to him early and often in this one, striking for one in the first, three in the second, and five more while chasing him in the fourth — all without the benefit of a home run. Lambert got nine whiffs on 79 pitches in the forgettable outing, posting a CSW of only 24 percent. This wipes away a lot of the good work that he had done this season, as Lambert now sports a 3.68 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 120/48 K/BB ratio over 122 1/3 innings through his first 22 starts. He’ll try to turn the page as he does battle against the Yankees in New York on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should probably want to sit that one out after this miserable performance.

08/21/2026:

Wyatt Langford drew a walk and swiped his 10th base of the season on Thursday as the Rangers eked out a victory over the Nationals.

Langford worked Clayton Beeter for a one-out walk in the seventh inning and promptly swiped second base to get himself into scoring position, but the Rangers couldn’t cash him in from there. He’s having a solid all-around season at the dish, slashing .251/.318/.454 with 14 homers, 33 RBI and 10 stolen bases in his first 324 plate appearances.

08/21/2026:

Jacob Latz closed out the Nationals on Thursday evening, protecting a two-run lead to notch his 25th save of the season.

The task became a bit easier for Latz after the Rangers tacked on an insurance run in the eighth inning, giving him an extra run to work with. He did issue a one-out walk to Harry Ford, but nothing came of it as Latz struck out each of the other three hitters that he faced. The 30-year-old southpaw has now converted 25 of his first 28 save chances on the season while posting a minuscule 1.75 ERA and a 61/15 K/BB ratio across 57 innings of work. He has been an absolute gold mine for fantasy managers who picked him up early in the season.

08/21/2026:

Reynaldo López (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

López has been down with left knee inflammation since late July. It sounds like he could return as a starting option for the Braves down the stretch as they try to figure out their best postseason rotation.

08/21/2026:

Royals recalled OF Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Omaha.

With Maikel Garcia (hamstring) landing on the injured list on Friday, Lugo will have his first chance to show the Royals what he can do at the MLB level. The 25-year-old outfielder has slashed .265/.350/.473 with 11 homers, 36 RBI and three stolen bases across 226 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A this season.

08/21/2026:

Robert Gasser was charged with four runs in 3 2/3 innings Thursday against the Mariners.

Gasser was working with a 6-2 lead when the first two guys reached to start the fourth. Gasser battled back to retire the next two batters, but a passed ball allowed one run to score in the process, and Gasser was lifted with Randy Arozarena up. Chad Patrick came in and allowed the one inherited runner to score before finishing the fourth. Gasser remained 3-5, even as the Brewers improved to 9-6 in his starts. He’ll likely face the Mets next week.

08/21/2026:

Jake Mangum is not in the Pirates’ starting lineup for Friday night’s contest against the Dodgers.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine night off for the 30-year-old outfielder. Bryan Reynolds will cover left field in his place while Brandon Lowe functions as the team’s designated hitter against Dodgers’ right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

08/21/2026:

Reds optioned RHP Zach Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville

Maxwell appeared in two games since his August 17 call up and allowed one earned run in three innings. Tony Santillan’s return from the injured list left the Reds having to option someone and they picked Maxwell.

08/21/2026:

Giants’ manager Tony Vitello told reporters on Friday that Marcelo Mayer is dealing with a bone bruise on his right foot.

It’s an injury that also bothered him while Mayer was doing his rehab at Triple-A Sacramento and isn’t expected to keep him shelved for long. He’ll rest for the remainder of the weekend before being evaluated when the Giants return home next week.

08/21/2026:

Yankees placed INF Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 20, with a left thumb sprain.

Jose Caballero will likely be part of the hot corner solution for the Yankees in McMahon’s absence. McMahon is hitting .216/.282/.367 in 306 plate appearances this year with 10 homers.

08/22/2026:

Angels placed OF Wade Meckler on the seven-day concussion injured list, retroactive to Aug. 21.

Meckler was hit in the helmet by a pitch in Thursday’s game. Gustavo Campero was called up in his place and is starting in left field tonight.

08/21/2026:

Wade Meckler (concussion) was held out of the Angels’ starting lineup for Friday night’s contest against the Rangers.

Meckler was hit in the helmet by a pitch during Thursday’s game and is still in the concussion protocol. It’s unlikely that he would have started against left-hander MacKenzie Gore on Friday night regardless, but he’ll need to clear the protocol before he’s able to return.

08/21/2026:

Trevor Megill retired the side in order in the ninth to pick up his 23rd save Thursday against the Mariners.

Pitching for the first time in a week, Megill extended his streak of hitless appearances to nine. The only batter to reach safely against him during the stretch did so on an intentional walk with the automatic runner on base in the 10th.

08/21/2026:

Trevor Megill pitched a scoreless ninth Friday against the Braves for his 24th save.

Megill’s nine-appearance hitless streak was snapped today with Mike Yastrzemski’s two-out single, but he followed that with a strikeout of Ronald Acuña Jr. to end the game. He’ll probably need Saturday off after working the last two days, potentially opening up a save chance for Aaron Ashby.

08/21/2026:

Cubs designated INF Owen Miller for assignment.

The Cubs needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the return of Daniel Palencia on Friday and unfortunately for Miller he was the odd man out. It’s possible that the 29-year-old infielder could attract interest on waivers.

08/21/2026:

Jacob Misiorowski shut out the Braves for six innings in the Brewers’ 2-1 win Friday.

Misiorowski didn’t have his absolute best stuff today, averaging a mere 100.1 mph with his fastball, and recorded just six strikeouts for the second straight start. Still, he moved to 13-5 with a 1.68 ERA with his seventh scoreless start of the year. Unless the Brewers adjust their six-man rotation and move him up to Thursday against the Mets, he’ll face the Rangers at home next Friday.

08/21/2026:

Garrett Mitchell homered and doubled twice Thursday to lead the Brewers past the Mariners 7-4.

Mitchell doubled twice off George Kirby and later hit just his second career homer off a lefty when he took Jhonathan Díaz deep in the eighth. The previous one came against Brooks Raley on Apr. 4, 2003. Mitchell is batting .261/.356/.421 with nine homers in 425 plate appearances. In spite of his success today, he’ll probably find himself on the bench against the Braves’ Chris Sale on Friday.

08/21/2026:

The Tigers have pushed back Keider Montero’s next start to next weekend.

Montero had been scheduled to start against the Rays on Monday, but he didn’t recover well after his last start so the team wants to give him some extra time to rest and recover. The club will also push Framber Valdez back from Sunday to Monday, with the team going with a bullpen game in Sunday’s series finale against the Royals in Kansas City.

08/21/2026:

Braden Montgomery is absent from the White Sox’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Mets.

The switch-hitting 23-year-old outfielder has been struggling at the plate in recent weeks, hitting just .192/.306/.274 with one homer, 10 RBI and a 23/11 K/BB ratio over 85 plate appearances in his last 20 games, so perhaps giving him a day off to clear his head is a good idea. Tristan Peters will slide over and cover right field while Brenton Doyle draws a start in center and will bat sixth for the White Sox against Mets’ left-hander Sean Manaea.

08/21/2026:

The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports RHP Eli Morgan has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Yankees.

DFA’ed by the Royals last week, Morgan elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A. He’ll see if he can crack the back of the Yankees bullpen by the end of the season.

08/21/2026:

Athletics recalled RHP Kade Morris from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Morris will be back in a low-leverage, non-fantasy relevant role for the Athletics. He has a 11.70 ERA in three appearances (one start) for West Sacramento this year.

08/21/2026:

Zach Neto had a monster day at the dish in Thursday’s 18-3 victory over the Astros, going 5-for-6 with a homer, double, two runs scored and a whopping seven RBI.

Neto opened the scoring in the top half of the first inning with an RBI single off of Peter Lambert. He then chipped in an RBI single in the fourth inning that extended the Halos’ lead to 6-2. Neto broke the game wide open with a 428-foot (107.6-mph EV) three-run blast off of Bryan King in the fifth inning that made it a 14-2 ballgame. Just for fun, he added on a two-run double in the seventh inning and a single off of LaMonte Wade Jr. in the ninth. The only thing he did wrong on the night was getting caught stealing for the 11th time on the season. With his impressive five-hit night, the 25-year-old shortstop is now slashing .231/.314/.422 with 21 homers, 61 RBI and 17 stolen bases.

08/21/2026:

Orioles recalled RHP Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

He has a 4.60 ERA in 40 appearances with the Orioles this year and will return to the low-leverage mix after a few lovely weeks in the Norfolk area.

08/22/2026:

In his return from the IL, Daniel Palencia fanned two in a perfect seventh inning Friday against the Mariners.

Back from a flexor strain, Palencia averaged 98.9 mph with his six fastballs, leaving him just a tad shy of his 99.4-mph average for the season. It was a nice first outing back, but with Jacob Webb excelling, he’ll probably have to wait a bit for chances to close.

08/21/2026:

Cubs activated RHP Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list.

At long last, the Cubs’ closer has returned. Palencia has been sidelined since mid-June due to an elbow issue. He returns to a 2.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 19/6 K/BB ratio over 16 2/3 innings through his first 19 appearances on the season. He should jump right back in as the Cubs’ primary closer.

08/21/2026:

Cardinals placed RHP Andre Pallante on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 18, with right elbow inflammation.

The 27-year-old righty came out of Monday’s start against the Reds feeling a bit of extra soreness in his elbow and further examinations revealed the inflammation. The Cardinals are hopeful that he’ll able to return after missing just a couple of weeks, but with the season winding down he may be a tough hold in redraft leagues.

08/21/2026:

Marlins optioned INF Graham Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Pauley has hit .194/.228/.306 in 115 plate appearances for the Marlins this year. The 25-year-old was only on the roster for 10 days this time and doesn’t appear to be a major part of their end-of-season plans.

08/22/2026:

Jeremy Peña is starting at shortstop and leading off Saturday against the A’s.

Peña missed two starts after leaving Wednesday’s game with a hand injury suffered on a HBP.

08/21/2026:

Jeremy Peña (hand) is not in the Astros’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Athletics.

It’s the second straight game that the 28-year-old shortstop has missed after being struck by a 100-mph sinker from Walbert Ureña on Wednesday. While he has reported improvement and is able to field his position defensively without issue,
Peña isn’t quite comfortable swinging the bat just yet. He could be available off the bench on Friday and is expected to return to the lineup before the weekend is through.

08/21/2026:

Freddy Peralta allowed five earned runs over seven innings while striking out six, picking up the loss on Friday against the Orioles.

Peralta got off to a bit of a rough start in this one. After allowing back-to-back hits to lead off the inning, one of which was an RBI single by Pete Alonso to score Jackson Holliday from second, he then walked Gunnar Henderson to put runners on first and second with no outs. He was fortunate enough to get out of the inning thanks to a double play ball by Samuel Basallo, but in the top of the second inning he would surrender a leadoff homer to Dylan Beavers to cut the Rays’ lead to 3-2. Peralta wouldn’t allow a run over the next two innings, but a sacrifice fly by Jackson Holliday in the fifth inning followed by a two-run homer by Pete Alonso put the O’s back on top 5-3. Peralta wouldn’t allow another run over his last two innings of work, but the Orioles got the best of him after managing just two runs against him when they faced off last week. Peralta’s next start is set for Wednesday on the road against the Tigers.

08/21/2026:

Kenny Piper went 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in Friday’s loss to the Orioles

Piper’s first career homer came in the top of the second inning off O’s starter Trevor Rogers. Piper made the most of a fastball thrown right over the middle of the plate, smashing it 430 feet into left-center to put the Rays up 3-1. It’s the second hit of the season for Piper, who was playing in just the second game of his career and his first since August 3rd.

08/21/2026:

Athletics optioned RHP Taylor Rashi to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Rashi threw two innings in Thursday’s game and allowed three hits and one earned run while throwing 43 pitches. He’s simply being exchanged for a fresh arm.

08/21/2026:

Grayson Rodriguez was terrific in Thursday night’s victory over the Astros, allowing just two unearned runs on five hits over seven strong innings.

Rodriguez struck out six batters on the night while issuing a pair of walks. It looked like it was going to be another rough outing for Rodriguez as he walked the first two batters to start the game and allowed a single to Isaac Paredes to load the bases with nobody out. He rallied to escape that threat with only a pair of unearned runs allowed and went on to allow just one hit over the next six innings. The 26-year-old hurler got 12 swings and misses on 99 offerings on the night, posting a solid CSW of 31 percent. He’ll try to keep the good times rolling and further improve upon his unsightly 6.41 ERA and 1.53 WHIP when he does battle against the Guardians on Tuesday.

08/21/2026:

Rays POBO Erik Neander said RHP Manuel Rodríguez (elbow) will be activated off the injured list over the weekend.

Rodríguez has been on rehab assignment after undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. This is a pretty quick return from surgery, but the Rays are apparently excited about his progress despite a 10.50 ERA for Triple-A Durham on rehab.

08/21/2026:

Cardinals C prospect Rainiel Rodríguez homered for Double-A Springfield on Thursday.

Rodriguez became the sixth player to hit 15 or more homer runs at Double-A as a teenager Thursday night, joining a list of: Giancarlo Stanton, Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Chourio, Samuel Basallo and Leo De Vries. Pretty decent company. The Cardinals catching prospect is now hitting .407/.446/.746 in August and looks like a stellar catching prospect for dynasty leaguers.

08/21/2026:

Trevor Rogers allowed three earned runs over seven innings while striking out six, picking up the win on Friday against the Rays.

Rogers made it through the first inning without any trouble, but in the second inning, a leadoff double by Junior Caminero was followed by an RBI single by Chandler Simpson to tie the game at 1-1. That was just the beginning of a rough inning for Rogers, who would allow a two-run homer to rookie Kenny Piper two batters later to put the Rays up 3-1. Rogers would settle in after that, as he would go on to pitch five straight scoreless innings to hold the Rays in check before exiting after the seventh inning with a 5-3 lead. It was the exact kind of start the Orioles needed from Rogers, who has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in his last four starts. Rogers next start is scheduled for Thursday on the road against the Cardinals.

08/21/2026:

Chris Sale lost to the Brewers after allowing two runs in six innings on Friday.

It’s the second straight outing in which Sale has gotten zero run support, and the left-hander fell to 0-3 in August despite turning in quality starts each time out. He’ll take a 12-9 record and a 2.20 ERA into his next turn at home against the Rockies.

08/21/2026:

With the Braves going scoreless, Chris Sale lost to the Brewers after allowing two runs in six innings on Friday.

It’s the Braves’ second straight 2-0 loss with Sale on the mound, and the left-hander fell to 0-3 in August despite turning in quality starts each time out. He’ll take a 12-9 record and a 2.20 ERA into his next turn at home against the Rockies.

08/21/2026:

Reds activated Tony Santillan from the 15-day injured list.

He’ll return to the late game Reds bullpen group. Santillan may still have saves ahead of him if Emilio Pagán falters again, but it appears unlikely at this point. The 29-year old returns to a 5.23 ERA in 31 innings with the Reds so far this season.

08/22/2026:

Angels placed 1B Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 21, with a strained right intercostal muscle.

Christian Moore is up to replace him, so we’ll likely see a lot of him at second and Vaughn Grissom at first. No word yet on what kind of absence we’re looking at for Schanuel, who has hit .276/.351/.385 in 446 plate appearances, but he can be dropped in shallow leagues.

08/21/2026:

Nolan Schanuel (side) was held out of the Angels’ starting lineup for Friday evening’s divisional showdown against the Rangers.

Schanuel made an early exit from Thursday’s thrashing of the Astros due to soreness in his right side. He was unlikely to start on Friday night with left-hander MacKenzie Gore taking the hill for the Rangers, but Schanuel has yet to even attempt to swing to determine whether or not he’ll be available off the bench. He’s considered day-to-day.

08/22/2026:

Blue Jays optioned INF/OF Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo.

Schneider’s latest stint with the Blue Jays lasted roughly 24 hours as it appears Andrés Giménez (hamstring) will avoid a trip to the injured list for now. His departure clears a spot on Toronto’s active roster for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to return from the injured list.

08/21/2026:

Blue Jays recalled OF Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo.

The 27-year-old outfielder has really struggled during his time with the Jays this season, slashing a woeful .142/.295/.274 with three homers and 12 RBI in 140 plate appearances. He’ll add a right-handed bat to the bench with Josh Smith (hamstring) landing on the injured list on Friday.

08/22/2026:

Yankees optioned INF/OF Max Schuemann to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Cody Bellinger will be activated Sunday, so Schuemann returns to Triple-A after just two days on the roster.

08/21/2026:

Yankees recalled INF/OF Max Schuemann from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Schuemann, now 29, hit .194/.333/.361 for the Yankees in 87 plate appearances earlier in the year. He’s hitting .256/.385/.402 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 145 plate appearances.

08/21/2026:

Corey Seager belted a solo home run in the third inning on Thursday, powering the Rangers to a 2-0 victory over the visiting Nationals.

Seager swatted a 2-2 fastball from Andrew Alvarez for an opposite-field 382-foot (103.4-mph EV) solo shot in the third inning that gave the Rangers an early 1-0 advantage that they wouldn’t relinquish. The 32-year-old shortstop also doubled in the ballgame, finishing the night 2-for-4. He’s now slashing .218/.315/.415 with 13 long balls and 31 RBI on the season.

08/21/2026:

Dodgers optioned RHP Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Sheehan had just been recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday to function in a multi-inning relief role, but he did not make an appearance. The expectation is that he’ll stay stretched out as a starter at the Triple-A level until he’s needed once more by the Dodgers. He won’t be able to return for at least 10 days unless he’s replacing someone that’s heading to the injured list. Paul Gervase was recalled in a corresponding move on Friday.

08/21/2026:

Blue Jays placed INF/OF Josh Smith on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 20, with left hamstring inflammation.

Smith suffered the injury during Wednesday’s ballgame. No word yet on the severity of the injury or how much time he’s expected to miss. Davis Schneider was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move to take his place on the Jays’ active roster.

08/21/2026:

Athletics selected the contract of INF Michael Stefanic from Triple-A Las Vegas.

No stranger to the “replace Jacob Wilson” rodeo this year, Stefanic hit .400 in five plate appearances in an earlier appearance with the A’s when Wilson hit the injured list. The 30-year-old has hit .296/.405/.414 for Triple-A Las Vegas with six homers and nine stolen bases in 453 plate appearances.

08/21/2026:

Orioles designated RHP Albert Suárez for assignment.

This happened on May 2, and the Orioles wound up keeping Suárez and selecting his contract on May 19. It happened again on May 24, and he elected free agency, then re-signed with the Orioles a day later. What we’re saying is: Suárez can be DFAed, but he will eternally live on this roster anyway.

08/21/2026:

Astros recalled RHP Kai-Wei Teng from Triple-A Sugar Land.

He’s been a spot starter at times this year, and with Ethan Pecko and Cristian Javier in the rotation Teng probably isn’t a sure-fire bet to remain in the pen. But for now, replacing Bryan King, it appears he’ll be part of the relief mix.

08/21/2026:

Michael Toglia was removed from Friday night’s battle against the Diamondbacks after suffering a dislocated shoulder while making a diving catch in left field.

Toglia was able to walk off the field, but his shoulder required extra support as he was escorted to the locker room. He’ll head for further testing. Expect the Reds to provide an update on his status and a potential timeline for his return as soon as more information becomes available.

08/21/2026:

Mariners activated RHP Carlos Vargas from the 60-day injured list.

The 26-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since spring training due to a right lat strain and is finally ready to contribute to the Mariners’ bullpen. Nick Davila was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move to clear a spot on the club’s active roster.

08/21/2026:

Astros designated OF Nelson Velázquez for assignment.

The 27-year-old outfielder lasts just 10 days on the Astros’ roster, going 0-for-4 in five plate appearances over three games that he appeared in. It seems likely that
Velázquez will once again attract interest on waivers from teams looking for right-handed thump off of the bench. Raynel Delgado was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move on Thursday.

08/21/2026:

Logan Webb had a rough night in Friday’s loss to the Red Sox, allowing five runs on six hits in just 2 2/3 innings of work.

Webb also issued a pair of walks in the abbreviated outing while striking out one. All of the damage against him came in the third inning, as Willson Contreras clobbered a three-run homer before the Red Sox tacked on another pair. It’s the shortest start that Webb has made all season. The 29-year-old hurler got just four whiffs on 70 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 30 percent. He’ll try to put this one behind him as he brings a 3.75 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and a 112/35 K/BB ratio (141 2/3 innings) into Wednesday’s matchup against the Reds.

08/21/2026:

Athletics placed INF Jacob Wilson (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list.

This was reported to be happening yesterday and we now have official confirmation. Wilson is unlikely to play again this year and can be dropped in any re-draft formats where you were holding out hope for the Sacramento home park to help him out. Based on reporting he seems likely to undergo some sort of shoulder surgery in the near future.

08/21/2026:

Mariners’ manager Dan Wilson confirmed Friday that Bryan Woo’s next scheduled start will be pushed back.

Woo had been scheduled to start in Sunday’s series finale against the Cubs, but Bryce Miller will move up a day to take that assignment instead. As of now, it sounds like Woo will work back into the rotation at some point next week, but it’s also possible that the shoulder soreness that he’s experiencing could ultimately land him on the injured list. Fantasy managers should be sure to have a contingency plan in place for next week.

08/21/2026:

Mike Yastrzemski reached all four times up against the Brewers on Friday, going 2-for-2 with two walks.

Yastrzemski was 1-for-13 in his previous five games, so the Braves had him batting ninth today for the first time since June 23. Reaching four times might get him bumped back up to seventh on Saturday.

08/21/2026:

Christian Yelich is not in the starting lineup for Milwaukee’s game against the Braves on Friday.

Andrew Vaughn is starting against tough Braves LHP Chris Sale. Yelich has been receiving plenty of days off down the stretch, so his fantasy managers in daily leagues should be used to this by now.