Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy (back) will resume baseball activities sometime within the next few days. Duffy has been dealing with a lower back strain, an ailment that has kept him on the shelf since May 25. While the veteran is already eligible to come off the 10-day injured list, it may be another few weeks, if not longer, before we see him back on the field. The 30-year-old has played relatively well this season, currently batting .278 throughout 106 plate appearances. He likely ...

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy (back) has recently been doing some light swinging. The 30-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list while tending to a lower back strain and is eligible to come off soon. Although it is unknown when he will be available to return to the lineup, Tuesday's news was certainly welcomed by fantasy managers benefiting from his slight uptick in production this season.

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Duffy (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 23 with a lower back strain. Duffy tried to avoid the injured list, but his back isn't improving and the extra time should help him recover. Duffy has carved out a nice role as a super utility man for the Cubs and is hitting .278 with one home run, 12 RBI and three RBI on the year. His absence should lead to more at-bats for infielders David Bote and Eric Sogard. Both Bote and Sogard ...

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy (back) is listed as out for Sunday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. According to skipper David Ross, the veteran is currently dealing with tightness in his lower back. Although he is considered day-to-day, fantasy managers should hear more about his status ahead of the series opener against the Pirates on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Duffy had himself a day in Saturday's loss versus the Detroit Tigers. Duffy went 3-for-5 with a run scored, five RBI and a three-run home run. Duffy also delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the tenth inning, but it wasn't enough for a Cubs victory. Duffy's home run was his first since September 28, 2019 and it was a big one. The infielder has been playing all over for the Cubs and is hitting .282 with one home run and 12 RBI. With second baseman Nico ...

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Duffy went 3-for-4 with a walk, three runs scored, one RBI and a stolen base on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Duffy came up with a huge two-out RBI single in the bottom of the tenth inning to tie the game at the time and he would eventually score the winning run on a walk off single by first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Duffy has quietly become a fixture in the Cubs lineup lately and he is hitting .308 with five RBI and three stolen bases. Duffy is unlikely to...

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Duffy went 3-for-4 with two runs, three RBI and a walk in Wednesday's victory against the New York Mets. Duffy got a rare start with lefty David Peterson on the mound and manager David Ross electing to load the lineup with right-handed hitters. Despite the nice night, Duffy has only made two starts this season and doesn't have enough playing time to provide anything of use to managers. He should remain on the waiver wire in all formats.

The Chicago Cubs have activated infielder Matt Duffy from the COVID-19 injured list. Duffy didn't test positive and only was only absent for two games. With Duffy back, infielder Ildemaro Vargas will be returned to the Cubs alternative training site. Duffy has only made one start this season and is 1-for-8 on the season. He should be avoided in all formats.

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Duffy (COVID-19) has been placed on the COVID-19-related injured list. Duffy will join relievers Brandon Workman, Jason Adam and Dan Winkler who were all placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. Duffy has had limited playing time and is just 1-for-8 on the season. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas will replace Duffy on the roster and will be relegated to a bench role. Vargas can be avoided in all formats.

New York Yankees infielder Matt Duffy signed with the team and was added to their 60-man roster. A shoulder injury held Duffy to only 46 games last season, but hes a year removed from a solid .294 batting average and 12 stolen bases. A reverse platoon split and defensive versatility should allow Duffy to find some playing time in the righty-heavy Yankee lineup this season, and his ability to hit for average and steal bases should have him on the radar of DFS players.