MLB Player News

Miller is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Despite just having an off day Monday, Miller will ride the pine, marking his second absence in four games since his return from the DL. It seems the Rays are intent on easing Miller back into a regular role, and Daniel Robertson's success against lefties so far this year affords them that option.

Pederson will go on a rehab assignment Friday if his concussion symptoms subside as expected, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports Monday.

Pederson completed a successful workout Monday, which represents progress after his concussion symptoms had lingered over the previous week. He's not out of the woods yet, but the fact that the Dodgers have given him a timetable is a good sign.

Pederson (concussion) said he felt fine after a workout Monday, but does not know when he will be cleared to go on a rehab assignment, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

He is without a timetable to return, but it is encouraging that he is feeling good after physical activity. Chris Taylor will continue to start in center field against right-handed pitching in his absence.

Lewis (knee) played in his first simulated game Monday, according to his personal Twitter account.

He continues to trend in the right direction in his rehab, and Lewis should continue to play in sim games at extended spring training for the next couple weeks before possibly getting assigned to Low-A Clinton. Lewis is one of the best fantasy prospects from last year's draft class, boasting plus-plus raw power and above-average speed to go with a good approach.

Canha (illness) will start in right field and bat eighth Monday against the Blue Jays, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Canha was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals after experiencing symptoms of dizziness and nausea stemming from a case of the stomach flu, but a day off to recover was seemingly all that the outfielder needed. After meeting with a gastrointestinal specialist, Canha was given clearance to play, so he'll enter the lineup in place of Matt Joyce, who will hit the bench with southpaw J.A. Happ twirling for the Blue Jays.

Turner (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Reports had surfaced stating that Turner could start an assignment later in the week, but it seems that he's feeling better sooner than initially expected. No word has come forth as to how long he'll remain with the Quakes, but if all goes well, he could be back with the Dodgers later in the week.

Belt started in left field Sunday -- his 10th start of the season there -- going 0-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in a loss to Philadelphia.

While his stat line was nothing to write home about, his 10th start in the outfield could earn Belt eligibility there in some fantasy formats. Given Belt's unconventional approach at the plate for a first baseman (who generally are less patient power producers), that eligibility could be beneficial to fantasy owners looking to work Belt's bat into their lineups. Given the Giants' utter lack of left-field options, there's a good chance Belt could reach the 20-game mark in the outfield at some point this season, helping those who have stricter eligibility rules in their leagues.

Harper went 0-for-2 with three walks, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the A's.

He didn't put the ball in play in his first game back from a suspension, as Harper struck out in his other two plate appearances, but he still made an impact. The 24-year-old phenom will take a .324/.441/.648 slash line into a three-game road series against the Dodgers beginning Monday.

McCutchen went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and three runs scored during Sunday's win over the Mets.

The ninth-inning homer just padded Pittsburgh's lead, but it was a welcome blast for the outfielder's fantasy owners. McCutchen is riding an 11-for-27 stretch at the plate with three homers, eight RBI and nine runs through his past eight games, pushing him up to a .232/.313/.419 slash line for the season. It's worth noting that he's batted sixth in each of those eight contests, so perhaps the shift down the lineup is helping to kick-start his bat.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and his 10th home run of the season in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

What makes his 10 home runs so incredible is the fact that Martinez reached that mark in just 22 games after missing the first month plus of the season due to a sprained foot. As long as he stays healthy, Martinez should remain one of the more productive players in the fantasy universe.