San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) could return to the starting rotation by the end of the week. He suffered an ankle injury last Wednesday, but it doesn't appear to be too serious. The 31-year-old right-hander boasts a 3.26 ERA, 1.085 WHIP, and 123/36 K/BB ratio in 132 2/3 innings. Fantasy managers should continue to roster DeSclafani worth this minor injury. It doesn't sound like he'll need a rehab assignment and could pitch against the Atlanta Braves this weekend.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with right ankle inflammation, the team announced on Twitter. The move was made retroactive to August 19. DeSclafani exited his start on Wednesday with ankle soreness, and an MRI on Friday revealed no structural damage to his ankle. He's had a nice year on the mound so far, going 11-5 with a 3.26 ERA, 1.085 WHIP and 23 percent strikeout rate over 132 2/3 innings of work. To replace him on the roster, the Giants recalled pitcher Sammy Long from Triple-A Sacramento. Hopefully this shouldn't be too long of a stay for DeSclafani, as managers will miss having his arm in the lineup as we approach the fantasy playoffs.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) underwent an MRI after exiting his start on Wednesday with ankle soreness, and the results came back showing no structural damage, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Guardado reports that DeSclafani received a cortisone shot and is being considered day-to-day. This is good news for managers, as DeSclafani has had a nice year on the mound, going 11-5 with a 3.26 ERA, 1.085 WHIP and 23 percent strikeout rate over 132 2/3 innings of work. Keep an eye out for further updates on his condition, but it looks like he should be back relatively soon.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Thursday. He exited his start on Wednesday against the New York Mets due to right ankle discomfort. The 31-year-old allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one across 1 1/3 innings before exiting. He reportedly was moving around pretty good after the game. DeSclafani is considered day-to-day and could make his next turn in the rotation. The Giants should have a more precise timetable for the right-hander after his MRI on Thursday. DeSclafani has been efficient in 2021, owning a 3.29 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 122 punchouts across 131 1/3 innings.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani picked up the win in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rockies. In his first start since returning from the 10-day injured list with right shoulder fatigue, DeSclafani pitched 5 innings, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts. The 31-year-old has had a great season to this point, going 11-5 with a 3.29 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 23.1% strikeout rate. He has been a solid, high-floor fantasy contributor and will look to continue in his next start against the Mets at home.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 31-year-old right-hander was placed on the IL retroactive to August 3 due to right shoulder fatigue. The league-leading Giants need DeSclafani healthy down the stretch with series against division rivals San Diego and Los Angeles coming up in September. Fantasy managers surely hope the time off has done DeSclafani some good as well so he can improve on his 3.28 ERA and 10-5 record on the season.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 3, with right shoulder fatigue, according to MLB.com. The 31-year-old has pitched well this season with a 3.28 ERA and 1.07 WHIP despite struggling against the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Fantasy managers should hang on to DeSclafani for the stretch drive pending further news, considering his solid stats and real-life team.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani fell to 10-5 in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Dodgers. DeSclafani pitched just 2 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts. The 31-year-old has pitched well this season with a 3.10 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. However, he has struggled mightily against his division rival, posting a massive 9.43 ERA and 2.05 WHIP in five starts against the Dodgers. Fortunately, his next start will not be against the Dodgers but will be a much better matchup at the Diamondbacks.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ BANNER DAY Miami Marlins infielder Eddy Alvarez and four-time Olympic women’s basketball gold medalist Sue Bird will be the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Games. The 31-year-old Alvarez won a silver medal in speedskating at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Alvarez becomes the first baseball player to carry the flag for the U.S. The sport returned to the Olympics at the request of Japan after being absent from the previous two Summer Games. Alvarez made his big league debut last August with Miami and hit .189 in 12 games. He’s been in the minors this year, batting .312 in 27 games. ACE IN THE HOLE Cardinals left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim looks to extend his scoreless streak when he faces Anthony Rizzo, Javier Báez and the Chicago Cubs at home in the finale of a four-game series. The South Korean-born Kim (5-5, 2.87 ERA) has not allowed a run over his last 21 innings, covering three-plus starts. He has permitted no more... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday: ___ BANNER DAY Miami Marlins infielder Eddy Alvarez and four-time Olympic women’s basketball gold medalist Sue Bird will be the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Games. The 31-year-old Alvarez won a silver medal in speedskating at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Alvarez becomes the first baseball player to carry the flag for the U.S. The sport returned to the Olympics at the request of Japan after being absent from the previous two Summer Games. Alvarez made his big league debut last August with Miami and hit .189 in 12 games. He’s been in the minors this year, batting .312 in 27 games. ACE IN THE HOLE Cardinals left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim looks to extend his scoreless streak when he faces Anthony Rizzo, Javier Báez and the Chicago Cubs at home in the finale of a four-game series. The South Korean-born Kim (5-5, 2.87 ERA) has not allowed a run over his last 21 innings, covering three-plus starts. He has permitted no... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after police said there was a shooting outside Nationals Park. The shooting, an exchange of gunfire between people in two cars, left three people injured, according to Ashan Benedict, the Metropolitan Police Department’s executive assistant police chief. One of the people who was shot was a woman who was attending the game and who was struck while she was outside the stadium, he said. Her injuries weren’t considered life-threatening. Two people who were in one of the cars later walked into a local hospital with gunshot wounds and were being questioned by investigators, Benedict said, and the extent of their injuries wasn’t immediately clear. Investigators were still trying to locate the second vehicle involved in the shooting. The gunshots caused panic among fans inside the stadium, some of whom ducked for cover, hiding underneath tables and behind seats as announcers... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after police said there was a shooting outside Nationals Park. The shooting, an exchange of gunfire between people in two cars, left three people injured, according to Ashan Benedict, the Metropolitan Police Department’s executive assistant police chief. One of the people who was shot was a woman who was attending the game and who was struck while she was outside the stadium, he said. Her injuries weren’t considered life-threatening. Two people who were in one of the cars later walked into a local hospital with gunshot wounds and were being questioned by investigators, Benedict said, and the extent of their injuries wasn’t immediately clear. Investigators were still trying to locate the second vehicle involved in the shooting. The gunshots caused panic among fans inside the stadium, some of whom ducked for cover, hiding underneath tables and behind seats as announcers... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after police said there was a shooting outside Nationals Park. Two people were shot, according to a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Department. Based on preliminary information, investigators believe that one of the victims was an employee at the stadium. Washington police later tweeted that “two additional victims associated with this incident walked into area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds.” The Padres had just taken the field for the bottom of the sixth when several loud pops were heard from the left field side of the ballpark. Fans sitting in left field quickly began leaving through the center field gate. A short time later, fans along the first base side began briskly leaving their seats. Some fans crowded into the Padres’ dugout on the third base side for safety. The Padres led 8-4 when the game was halted. It will be resumed Sunday afternoon, followed... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after police said there was a shooting outside Nationals Park. Two people were shot, according to a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Department. Based on preliminary information, investigators believe that one of the victims was an employee at the stadium. Washington police later tweeted that “two additional victims associated with this incident walked into area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds.” The Padres had just taken the field for the bottom of the sixth when several loud pops were heard from the left field side of the ballpark. Fans sitting in left field quickly began leaving through the center field gate. A short time later, fans along the first base side began briskly leaving their seats. Some fans crowded into the Padres’ dugout on the third base side for safety. The Padres led 8-4 when the game was halted. It will be resumed Sunday afternoon, followed... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after police said there was a shooting outside Nationals Park. Two people were shot, according to a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Department. Based on preliminary information, investigators believe that one of the victims was an employee at the stadium. Washington police later tweeted that “two additional victims associated with this incident walked into area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds.” The Padres had just taken the field for the bottom of the sixth when several loud pops were heard from the left field side of the ballpark. Fans sitting in left field quickly began leaving through the center field gate. A short time later, fans along the first base side began briskly leaving their seats. Some fans crowded into the Padres’ dugout on the third base side for safety. The Padres led 8-4 when the game was halted. It will be resumed Sunday afternoon, followed... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair a completely torn ACL in his right knee after he was injured during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. An MRI showed the severity of the injury and the Braves made the announcement shortly before midnight that their three-time All-Star will be out until at least next year. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field to try to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning. The 23-year-old slammed into the outfield wall and crumbled on the warning track, immediately grabbing his right knee while Chisholm sprinted out an inside-the-park homer. The 23-year-old Acuña did not put any weight on his right leg and had to be helped to a cart before being taken from the field. Freddie Freeman had a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley ripped doubles as the first three Braves reached base off All-Star pitcher... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair a completely torn ACL in his right knee after he was injured during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. An MRI showed the severity of the injury and the Braves made the announcement shortly before midnight that their three-time All-Star will be out until at least next year. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field to try to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning. The 23-year-old slammed into the outfield wall and crumbled on the warning track, immediately grabbing his right knee while Chisholm sprinted out an inside-the-park homer. The 23-year-old Acuña did not put any weight on his right leg and had to be helped to a cart before being taken from the field. Freddie Freeman had a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley ripped doubles as the first three Braves reached base off All-Star pitcher... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was carted off the field in tears with an apparent right leg injury during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field to try to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning. He slammed into the outfield wall and crumbled on the warning track, immediately grabbing toward his right knee while Chisholm sprinted out an inside-the-park homer. The 23-year-old Acuña did not put any weight on his right leg and had to be helped to a cart before being taken from the field. No further details on the extent of the injury were immediately available. Freddie Freeman had a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley ripped doubles as the first three Braves reached base off All-Star pitcher Trevor Rogers (7-6) in the fourth inning. Atlanta has won three straight over Miami. Max Fried (6-5) gave up three consecutive hits after... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was carted off the field in tears with an apparent right leg injury during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field to try to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning. He slammed into the outfield wall and crumbled on the warning track, immediately grabbing toward his right knee while Chisholm sprinted out an inside-the-park homer. The 23-year-old Acuña did not put any weight on his right leg and had to be helped to a cart before being taken from the field. No further details on the extent of the injury were immediately available. Freddie Freeman had a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley ripped doubles as the first three Braves reached base off All-Star pitcher Trevor Rogers (7-6) in the fourth inning. Atlanta has won three straight over Miami. Max Fried (6-5) gave up three consecutive hits after... [More]