Jefry Rodriguez Being Moved To Bullpen

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez will be moved to the bullpen for the rest of the year to limit his innings. Rodriguez was 2-2 with a 5.58 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and weak 6.2 K/9 in nine outings (seven starts) over 40 1/3 innings this year with the Nats, so […]

Joe Ross To Make Season Debut Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross will make his season debut against the Cubs on Friday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ross was just activated off the disabled list on Tuesday after making his way back from Tommy John surgery. The younger brother of Tyson Ross has swing-and-miss stuff and can be useful in deep […]

Victor Robles' Playing Time Will Depend On Matchups

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he wants to see outfield prospect Victor Robles, who was called up on Tuesday, play alongside phenom Juan Soto. However, Martinez cautioned that Robles' playing time will depend on matchups and when he wants to give other outfielders some rest. The talented 21-year-old missed a lot of time in […]

Elias Diaz Might Not Play Again This Year

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said he's unsure if catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) will play again this year. Ryan Lavarnway was called up from the minors on Tuesday, and he and Jacob Stallings could back up Francisco Cervelli if Diaz is indeed done for the rest of the year. If that's the case, Diaz would […]

J.P. Crawford Called Up

The Philadelphia Phillies called up shortstop J.P. Crawford from the minors on Tuesday. With Maikel Franco (hand) injured, Crawford could split time with Scott Kingery at shortstop. However, Crawford probably won't be of much use to fantasy owners, even in deeper leagues. He's batting just .194/.312/.333 with two home runs and eight RBI in 93 […]

Bartolo Colon To Start Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon will start Wednesday against the Angels. Big Sexy will be making his first start since coming off the disabled list over the weekend. If that wasn't enough reason to avoid him, the 45-year-old hurler is 7-11 on the year with a 5.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and terrible 5.0 K/9 […]

Curtis Samuel Likely To Miss Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (heart) underwent a small procedure to fix an irregular heartbeat and is likely to miss Week 1 against the Cowboys, according to a source. Samuel had been buried on the depth chart anyway, so he wasn't a fantasy option to begin with, especially with rookie DJ Moore expected to […]

DeVante Parker Uncertain For Start Of Season

While Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (finger) has been feeling substantially better, there remains uncertainty as to whether he will be ready for the first or second week of the season, according to a source. Parker has been out the last three weeks with a broken middle finger. He was seen in the locker […]

Chris Godwin, DeSean Jackson Listed As Starters

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin and DeSean Jackson are listed as starters opposite Mike Evans on the team's first regular season depth chart. The coaches have been saying that Godwin is a starter most of the offseason and throughout training camp. Godwin came on strong last year and finished with 34 catches for […]

Maikel Franco To Undergo MRI

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (hand) is expected to undergo an MRI exam in the next day or two, as his hand is still sore and swollen. Franco won't play on Tuesday and could be out for a while, depending on the MRI results. Asdrubal Cabrera will continue to play third base with Scott […]

Pirates Call Up Kevin Kramer

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up infield prospect Kevin Kramer, among others, from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Kramer, the team's No. 7 prospect, is really the only notable name among the handful of players added to the roster Tuesday. He hit .311/.365/.492 with 15 home runs, 59 RBI and 13 steals in 129 games with Indy […]

Jay Ajayi Practices In Full Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (foot) practiced in full on Tuesday after being limited on Monday. He sat out the last two weeks of the preseason with a foot injury, but the team was just playing it cautious and he is expected to have a full workload in the season […]

Martin Prado's Season Is Over

The Miami Marlins placed third baseman Martin Prado (abdomen) on the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday, ending his season. The 34-year-old hit .244 with one homer and 18 RBI in just 54 games for the Fish this year. His days of being fantasy relevant are over. Miguel Rojas is likely to play the hot corner […]

Padres Calling Up Francisco Mejia

The San Diego Padres are calling up catching prospect Francisco Mejia on Tuesday, according to a source. Mejia, the team's No. 3 prospect, was acquired from the Indians in July in the deal that involved relief pitcher Brad Hand. Mejia has hit well with Triple-A El Paso, batting .328 with seven home runs and 23 […]

Abiatal Avelino Being Called Up

The San Francisco Giants will call up infield prospect Abiatal Avelino from the minors on Tuesday. Avelino was acquired from the Yankees in the Andrew McCutchen deal. The 23-year-old hit .283/.329/.438 with 15 home runs, 67 RBI and 27 stolen bases in 126 games between Double-A Trenton, Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Triple-A Sacramento (Giants) this year. […]

Cowboys Not In Market For Backup QB

Dallas Cowboys owners Jerry Jones said the team isn't in the market for a backup quarterback "at this time." The Cowboys were high on free-agent quarterbacks Paxton Lynch and Connor Cook two years ago, but they will go with Cooper Rush and Mike White as the backups to Dak Prescott to start the year. Lynch […]

Patriots Waive Amara Darboh

The New England Patriots waived wide receiver Amara Darboh on Tuesday after claiming him off waivers from the Seahawks on Sunday, according to a source. This puts the Patriots back at just four receivers on their active 53-man roster. With Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games, receiver Chris Hogan and tight end Rob […]

Trent Brown Will Play Sunday

New England Patriots left tackle Trent Brown had an excused absence from practice on Tuesday and will return Wednesday and play in Week 1. Brown has the all-important job of protecting quarterback Tom Brady's blindside in 2018.

Patriots Work Out Stephen Anderson

The New England Patriots worked out free-agent tight end Stephen Anderson on Tuesday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly. Anderson was cut by the Texans on Sunday after catching 36 passes for two touchdowns over two years with Houston. He'd be behind Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen if he signed in […]

Lions Signing Donnel Pumphrey

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent running back Donnel Pumphrey to their practice on Tuesday. The Lions already have five running backs on their active roster, including Ameer Abdullah and Nick Bellore. Pumphrey, who didn't play at all for the Eagles in his rookie season, is not on the fantasy radar.

Jets Sign Davis Webb To Practice Squad

The New York Jets signed free-agent quarterback Davis Webb to their practice squad on Tuesday, releasing quarterback John Wolford in a corresponding move. The former third-round pick was surprisingly cut by the Giants over the weekend. He's merely a stash in the deepest of dynasty leagues.

Dolphins Sign Brandon Bolden

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent running back Brandon Bolden on Tuesday and cut center Travis Swanson in a corresponding move. Bolden was cut by the Patriots over the weekend after just 13 carries for 67 yards in 2017. He's mostly a special teams ace and should not be considered by fantasy owners at this time.

Antonio Gates To Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said veteran tight end Antonio Gates will practice on Wednesday. However, Lynn said the team will see where Gates is conditioning-wise before deciding if he'll play in Week 1 against the Chiefs. “I don’t want to put him in a position where he goes out and hurts himself, […]

Royce Freeman Named Starter Entering Week 1

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph named rookie running back Royce Freeman as the starter heading into Week 1 against the Seahawks. “That being said, it’s going to be by packages also. Royce is our leading runner, but on third downs you’ll probably see [Devontae] Booker and obviously having a package for Phillip [Lindsay]’s going […]

Jay Ajayi At Practice Tuesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is back at practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. Ajayi was dealing with an undisclosed lower body injury, but he appears to be fine for the season opener on Thursday against the Falcons. The Eagles may lean on Ajayi with quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) and wide receiver […]

Carson Wentz Is Close

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) is "close" to being ready. Wentz will be out for the season opener this Thursday against the Falcons, but he appears to be on track to return in Week 2 against the Buccaneers. Wentz has top-five fantasy upside at his position and would be […]

Markus Wheaton Back With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed wide receiver Markus Wheaton on Tuesday after cutting him over the weekend. In a corresponding move, tight end Richard Rodgers (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve. Wheaton missed the first three preseason games with a hamstring injury and played 16 snaps in the preseason finale and did not catch a pass on […]

Bears Hoping To Have Roquan Smith In Week 1

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is progressing from his strained left hamstring, and the team remains hopeful that he will play in Week 1 against the Packers. Smith had a 29-day holdout in training camp and then hurt his hamstring in his sixth practice on Aug. 21. The rookie has yet to practice […]

Giants Like Kyle Lauletta As Backup

The New York Giants have been impressed with rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta enough that they waived Davis Webb over the weekend. The experience of 30-year-old Alex Tanney also won him a spot on the roster as the third QB. However, the team will visit with free-agent quarterback Matt McGloin this week. Head coach Pat Shurmur […]

Ryan Howard Announces Retirement

Free-agent first baseman Ryan Howard announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday. Howard wraps up his playing career having hit .258/.343/.515 with 382 home runs and 1,194 RBI in 1,572 career games with the Phillies in 13 years. He was the Rookie of the Year in 2005, the MVP in 2006 and played in three […]