Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Joyce was placed on the bereavement list Friday after the passing of his uncle, and starting pitcher Kyle Wright was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his roster space. Wright has started six games in the minors and three in the Majors this season, but will likely be a bullpen arm right now given the apparent temporary nature of his call-up. [...]

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to take advantage of breakouts or impact bats before others sure can.The primary challenge of playing in an NL or AL-only league is often the lack of options regarding adding and subtracting players when needed. I[...]

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent outfielder Matt Joyce to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training on Friday. The 11-year veteran announced the move on his Twitter page. Joyce had 25 home runs and 68 RBI in 2017 but played in just 83 games for the A's last year due to back issues. The 34-year-old has experience in the corner outfield spots but is merely a left-handed platoon hitter with very little left at this stage of his career. Joyce hit only .208 with seven home runs, 53[...]

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Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday. The veteran left-handed hitter has played in just 63 games this year due to back woes and has hit a dreadful .203 with seven home runs and 13 RBI. He could become an option off the bench and against right-handed pitchers to close out the year, but Joyce doesn't have much fantasy appeal at all.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) thinks a second epidural injection for his back strain worked, and he is expected to resume swinging again soon. The veteran outfielder has been limited to just 63 games this year and has hit an ugly .203 with seven home runs and 13 RBI. You shouldn't be counting on him in the second half in mixed leagues.

The Oakland Athletics appear to be buyers at trade deadline and have made their needs very clear. The A's are searching for pitching just like most teams during the trade deadline. However, Oakland is also searching for a left-handed outfield bat. Nick Martini is currently on the roster due to Matt Joyce (back) being sidelined. It's unclear which hitters the A's are targeting, but Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson could be an option. Granderson is a veteran left-handed bat who could[...]

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) resumed baseball activities on Monday. Joyce will turn 34 soon and doesn't appear to be close to a return. He was hitting just .203 with seven home runs and 13 RBI in 192 at-bats. Joyce is really only an option in deep AL-only leagues when the A's are facing a right-hander. You can keep ignoring him in mixed leagues.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) said the epidural injection he received recently has worked to an extend, and he is hoping he will be able to resume hitting soon. Joyce will take his time coming back, as he has already hit the disabled list twice due to back issues this year. He's batting an ugly .203 with seven home runs and 13 RBI in 63 games and can be ignored in all but the deepest of formats.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) is going back on the disabled list. Joyce has been battling the injury bug all season and a lumbar strain is the latest ailment. 2018 has been a mighty struggle for the 33-year-old, as he only has a .203 average to go along with seven home runs and 13 RBI. He has been an average fantasy play for most of his career, but he has definitely lost all value. Mark Canha will be starting in left field on Saturday against the Cleveland Indians, but practical[...]