Michael Conforto

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• Cubs' Michael Conforto: Not starting Thursday

  Rotowire Mar 26, 2026

  Conforto is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. The veteran outfielder was expected to open the season as Chicago's primary right fielder versus right-handed pitching with Seiya Suzuki (knee) on the injured list, but Matt Shaw will instead receive the Opening Day nod. Conforto could still get semi-regular opportunities, but between Shaw and Dylan Carlson, there's strong competition for playing time.

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• Cubs' Michael Conforto: Formally added to roster

  Rotowire Mar 25, 2026

  The Cubs selected Conforto's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. Chicago had already informed Conforto a few days earlier that he had secured his spot on the Opening Day squad, but the team officially cleared room for him on the 40-man roster Wednesday by placing left-hander Justin Steele (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. With Seiya Suzuki (knee) on the 10-day IL to begin the season, the left-handed-hitting Conforto should have a clear path to making regular starts against righties as either a designated hitter or corner outfielder.

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• Cubs' Michael Conforto: Makes Opening Day roster

  Rotowire Mar 23, 2026

  The Cubs informed Conforto on Sunday that he would be on the team's Opening Day roster, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. This was widely expected in recent days, particularly with Seiya Suzuki battling a knee injury. With Suzuki officially headed to the injured list to begin the regular season, Conforto's roster spot became secure. The veteran outfielder has taken a bit of a step back from a contact perspective the past few years, including in 2025, when he sported just a .199 batting average and .638 OPS across 138 regular-season games for the Dodgers. Conforto still has a little pop in his bat, however, having blasted 32 home runs across the last two seasons combined. He could be a short-term fantasy option if he gets off to a good start, though Suzuki's eventual return will cut into Conforto's overall value.

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• Cubs' Michael Conforto: Expected to make OD roster

  Rotowire Mar 21, 2026

  The Cubs plan to add Conforto to their Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. With Seiya Suzuki (knee) set to miss the start of the regular season, Conforto now figures to be the favorite to start in right field on Opening Day. His path to playing time will be much less clear once Suzuki returns, however, as Conforto will likely move into a reserve role while making an occasional appearance as a DH. Since he signed with the Cubs in late February, the 33-year-old has slashed .241/.290/.345 with one RBI and two runs scored through 29 plate appearances in the Cactus League.

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• Cubs' Michael Conforto: Likely to make team?

  Rotowire Mar 9, 2026

  Conforto has a good shot at earning an Opening Day bench spot with the Cubs, particularly with Tyler Austin (knee) out of the mix for several months, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Conforto was signed to a minor-league deal last month, but he's seemingly doing enough to make a good impression, and the Cubs have at least one reserve outfield spot to fill with Austin undergoing surgery on his right knee. Conforto would give Chicago a reliable veteran presence, and while he might not make a huge fantasy impact right away as a bench piece, he could see his value climb quickly if he ever found himself in an everyday role. The 33-year-old batted just .199 with a .638 OPS and 12 home runs last season across 138 regular-season games for the Dodgers, though he was a bit better in 2024 with the Giants, posting a .237 average, .759 OPS and 20 long balls in 130 contests.

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• Cubs' Michael Conforto: Latches on with Cubs

  Rotowire Feb 23, 2026

  Conforto agreed to a one-year contract with the Cubs on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Per Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com, Conforto will be joining the Cubs on a minor-league deal, which means he won't have any assurances of being part of the Opening Day roster. However, if Conforto is able to impress during spring training and breaks camp with the big club, he could play right field against some right-handed pitchers while Seiya Suzuki slides to designated hitter. Conforto, who turns 33 in March, is coming off the worst season of his career in 2025, when he slashed .199/.305/.333 with 12 home runs in 486 plate appearances with the Dodgers.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Absent from wild-card roster

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2025

  Conforto is not included on the Dodgers' wild-card roster. Conforto was the team's regular left fielder against right-handed pitching throughout the season, but he finished with a .199/.305/.333 batting line in 138 games and the Dodgers have finally decided to pull the plug on him as a starter. The Dodgers could shift Andy Pages to left field, put Tommy Edman in center field and install Hyeseong Kim and/or Miguel Rojas at second base.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Riding pine Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 24, 2025

  Conforto isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Arizona. Conforto will step out of the starting nine Wednesday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Tuesday's series opener. Andy Pages will move to left field in Conforto's absence while Tommy Edman starts in center and Miguel Rojas mans the keystone.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Collects three RBI off bench

  Rotowire Sep 15, 2025

  Conforto went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 10-3 win against the Giants. The veteran outfielder entered as a pinch hitter for Alex Call in the fifth inning and made the most of his opportunity, collecting three singles and tying his season high with three RBI. The effort lifted his season average to .200 -- the first time it's reached that mark since June 20. Conforto has struggled mightily at the plate over the last two-plus months, slashing just .218/.307/.361 with eight RBI, 12 runs, eight doubles and 37 strikeouts across 137 plate appearances since that date.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: On bench against lefty

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2025

  Conforto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. With southpaw Robbie Ray on the hill for the Giants, the left-handed-hitting Conforto will retreat to the bench for the series finale while Alex Call picks up a start in left field. Though the Dodgers reinstated utility man Tommy Edman from the injured list Wednesday, his return has yet to inhibit Conforto, who had started against right-handed pitchers in both of the first two games of the series in San Francisco.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Provides lone run in loss

  Rotowire Sep 13, 2025

  Conforto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 extra-inning loss to the Giants. Conforto took Justin Verlander deep in the seventh inning for the Dodgers' lone run of the game. Conforto is 6-for-27 (.222) over eight games in September, with Friday's performance marking his first extra-base hit and first RBI of the month. The veteran outfielder has struggled all year with a .193/.297/.331 slash line, 11 homers, 30 RBI, 47 runs scored and one stolen base over 127 contests. The Dodgers' outfield is at full health, so Conforto will face challenges from Andy Pages, Alex Call and Hyeseong Kim for starts in left field.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Taking seat Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2025

  Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. The left-handed-hitting Conforto will hit the bench against right-hander Braxton Ashcraft, paving the way for Alex Call to pick up a start in left field. In addition to facing competition from Call, Conforto's standing atop the depth chart in left field could be threatened by the recent reinstatement of Hyeseong Kim, who made three starts at the position during his rehab assignment.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Snaps homer drought Wednesday

  Rotowire Aug 28, 2025

  Conforto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-1 win against the Reds on Wednesday. Conforto gave Los Angeles an insurance run with his solo blast in the eighth inning. It was his first homer since July 27 -- a span of 25 games during which he slashed a paltry .164/.260/.224. It's been a rough season for Conforto overall, as his .631 OPS is on pace to be the lowest of his career by far. The Dodgers have mostly stuck with him, though Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) has been playing left field during his current rehab stint and could cut into Conforto's playing time at the position once activated from the IL.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Sitting versus righty

  Rotowire Aug 13, 2025

  Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. Conforto started the Dodgers' previous 13 games versus right-handed pitching but will hit the bench against veteran Kyle Hendricks after beginning August in a 3-for-30 slump. The veteran outfielder has a .187/.299/.327 slash line with nine homers in 105 games this season, and that poor production may start costing him even more playing time down the stretch.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Back in action Monday

  Rotowire Aug 11, 2025

  Conforto (knee) will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's contest versus the Angels. Conforto didn't play Sunday after being hit on the right knee by a pitch in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays, but he's fine and will retake his customary spot in left field. After finally perking up offensively with an .827 OPS in July, Conforto has regressed so far in August with a .431 OPS.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Sitting after being hit by pitch

  Rotowire Aug 10, 2025

  Conforto (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. Conforto exited Saturday's 9-1 win in the sixth inning after he was struck on the right knee by a pitch during his at-bat earlier in the frame, but manager Dave Roberts said after the game that Conforto felt fine while running the bases and was pulled early because of the score, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. He might have been available to start Sunday if the Dodgers were facing a right-handed pitcher, but the left-handed-hitting Conforto will unsurprisingly be on the bench for the series finale while southpaw Eric Lauer takes the hill for the Blue Jays.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Exits after HBP

  Rotowire Aug 9, 2025

  Conforto exited Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning after getting hit on the side of his right knee by a pitch, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Conforto took his base after being hit by the pitch, but Alex Call came on to pinch hit for him later in the six-run inning while the Dodgers were up 9-0. The Dodgers will be facing lefty Eric Lauer on Sunday, so the left-handed-hitting Conforto will likely begin the game on the bench regardless of how his knee is feeling.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Receiving afternoon off

  Rotowire Aug 6, 2025

  Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. The Dodgers will send the left-handed-hitting Conforto to the bench for the matinee contest while southpaw Matthew Liberatore takes the hill for St. Louis. Alex Call will fill in as the starting left fielder in place of Conforto, who hasn't been productive so far in August with just two hits in 17 at-bats.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Shines with bat Sunday

  Rotowire Jul 28, 2025

  Conforto went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. It's been a rough campaign for Conforto, who is still batting just .194 following Sunday's big effort. It was nonetheless a positive performance by the veteran outfielder, who notched three of Los Angeles' four extra-base hits and belted a long 424-foot solo shot in the fourth inning. There's been some talk of the Dodgers seeking an outfielder as the trade deadline approaches; if such a deal were to happen, Conforto's starting role could be in jeopardy.

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• Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Sitting versus righty

  Rotowire Jul 23, 2025

  Conforto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Twins. The Twins are starting right-hander Chris Paddack, but the left-handed-hitting Conforto nonetheless finds himself on the bench to begin the game. Conforto is absent from the lineup against a right-handed pitcher for the first time since June 19. Andy Pages, James Outman and Teoscar Hernandez will form the Dodgers' outfield trio Wednesday.

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