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The St. Louis Cardinals signed catcher Matt Wieters to a minor league contract. Likely due to his injury history resulting in durability issues, Wieters was unable to find a guaranteed major league deal in a tough free agent market. Cardinals entrenched starter Yadier Molina is still recovering from offseason surgery, so [...]

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Wieters has been bothered by a groin issue lately, so that is likely why he is out of the lineup. There is a good chance that the Nats are cautious with Wieters down the stretch. Pedro Severino will bat eighth and start behind the plate against righty John Gant. Severino can be avoided in fantasy leagues and DFS contests.

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is still bothered by a nagging groin injury and isn't playing on Monday. Manager Dave Martinez said Wieters is available to pinch hit and catch for an inning if needed. The Nats are being cautious with Wieters, who is bothered by the groin when running. Pedro Severino is behind the plate on Monday. Wieters is hitting just .232 with six homers and 22 RBI and is really only attractive as a second backstop in two-catcher leagues.

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Wieters is reportedly dealing with a hip/groin issue, according to Jamal Collier. The Nats have not put Wieters on the disabled list because it's September and the rosters expanded. It's unclear whether this is a day-to-day issue or something that could sideline [...]

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (back) left the game early on Wednesday after his back locked up on him in the middle innings because he had issues with his hips. However, Wieters thinks he should be able to play on Friday after the off day Thursday. Wieters walked and struck out in four plate appearances on Wednesday. The switch-hitting catcher is hitting just .231 with six homers and 22 RBI on the season and is only worth owning in two-catcher formats.

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Wieters did not play on Wednesday due to rest, but will start at catcher and bat eighth against righty Luke Weaver on Thursday. Wieters has not hit right-handed pitching well this season, so he can be avoided in DFS contests.

Washington Nationals catcher Matt [...]

The MLB Trade Deadline is one of the most exciting parts of the baseball season. Contenders get to bolster their rosters for the playoff push while rebuilding clubs get to add potential studs to their growing farm system. With players such Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Mike Moustakas and many others already moved, teams around the league have kicked the trade deadline off early. While the deadline is used as an opportunity for clubs to improve their team in the present and future, it could hav[...]