Shohei Ohtani Throws Light Bullpen Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) threw 20 fastballs during a light bullpen session on Saturday, and manager Mike Scioscia said the Japanese righty will likely face hitters in his next workout in Arizona. Ohtani is slowly making progress from a partially torn UCL in his right elbow, and it's not a […]

Joakim Soria To Throw Bullpen Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Joakim Soria (groin) is making progress from his groin strain and threw off flat ground Friday, according to manager Craig Counsell. He will move to a light bullpen session on Sunday. The veteran reliever won't be ready to come off the disabled list when he's eligible on Monday, but he is […]

Jimmy Nelson Throws Bullpen Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is doing everything in his power to return this year. Nelson had a breakout year with the Brewers in 2017 but injured his shoulder late in the year and hasn't pitched at all this season. It's still possible he can return […]

Jeff Samardzija To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, and he'll likely make two starts before he rejoins the rotation. Samardzija has either been ineffective or injured in 2018, and he hasn't made a start since July 14. Fantasy owners won't be rushing to add him […]

Mike Trout Not Expected Back Until Next Homestand

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) isn't expected to return from the disabled list until the team's next homestand, which begins next Friday against the Astros. Trout has been out since Aug. 1 with a wrist injury but recently took a leave of absence after his brother in law suddenly passed away. All his […]

Zach Davies To Make Another Rehab Start Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) will make another rehab start for Double-A Biloxi on Wednesday. Davies hasn't performed well on his rehab assignment, so the Brewers likely want to see better results before they activate him. The right-hander has been on out since late May and wasn't very effective before his injury. Fantasy […]

Jesus Sucre Hopes To Return Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre (wrist), who has been out since Wednesday, "feels way better" and is hoping to return to the lineup on Sunday. Sucre isn't much of a fantasy option, as he's batting just .212 with no home runs and only 15 RBI in 132 at-bats for the Rays this year.

Josh Gordon Could Be Ready For Week 1

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said "there's a chance" that wide receiver Josh Gordon, who is on the active/Non-Football Injury list, could be ready for the regular season opener if he's cleared in time to prepare. Gordon can attend practice and workouts but can't participate. Gordon is believed to be in shape, but he […]

Browns Unlikely To Sign Dez Bryant

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns are unlikely to sign free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant, according to a source. He is no longer on the front burner after Josh Gordon reported to training camp. Bryant left town without a contract on Friday, and the two sides were never close to an agreement. The veteran […]

Brandon Morrow Throws Bullpen Saturday

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) threw 25 pitches off a mound on Saturday and said he hasn't lost strength in his arm. He is categorizing his injury as a "bone bruise" and "stress reaction." The right-hander is likely to need two to three more bullpen sessions before going on a rehab assignment. That means […]

Kelvin Herrera Could Return Early Next Week

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (shoulder) could return from the disabled list on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week after throwing a 15-pitch simulated game on Saturday. Manager Dave Martinez was impressed with Herrera. With closer Sean Doolittle and veteran reliever Ryan Madson injured, Herrera could return to the ninth-inning duties over Koda Glover […]

Stephen Strasburg Has Successful Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw 42 to 43 pitches and looked really good in a bullpen session Saturday. Manager Dave Martinez is unsure if Strasburg will rejoin the rotation on Tuesday or make another rehab start. The Nats may play it safe and give the right-hander another rehab start, but they are […]

Xavier Grimble Undergoes Surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Xavier Grimble (thumb, wrist) underwent surgery to fix a ligament in his thumb/wrist area, according to a source. The hope is that he can return for Week 1, but he will be out a few weeks. Vance McDonald (foot) is also hurt, so the Steelers are hurting at the position with […]

Browns Not Closing Door On Dez Bryant

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said the return of wide receiver Josh Gordon doesn't end the possibility of the team signing free-agent receiver Dez Bryant. While the possibility remains, it's more of a long shot now after Gordon reported to training camp. If the Browns were to sign Bryant, he'd likely be fourth on […]

Lourdes Gurriel Beginning Rehab Assignment Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (ankle, knee) is starting his rehab assignment with Double-A New Hampshire on Saturday. Gurriel could return to the team sometime next week if he can avoid any setbacks. The 24-year-old has held his own through 143 major league at-bats, hitting .322 with seven home runs and 22 RBI. He […]

Jerad Eickhoff To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (shoulder, wrist) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday and will throw around 75 pitches. He will then make another rehab start at Triple-A either Friday or Saturday. He is eyeing a return in September. Eickhoff hasn't pitched at all in the majors this year, […]

Josh Allen Not A Lock For Starting Job

ESPN.com's Mike Rodak believes it's too early to consider Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen a "lock" to start in Week 1 now that AJ McCarron (shoulder) is out with a broken collarbone. The call still comes down to head coach Sean McDermott, who has a high opinion of Nathan Peterman. Peterman had a solid […]

Carson Wentz Cleared For 11-On-11 Work

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has been cleared for 11-on-11 drills when the team returns to practice Sunday. Head coach Doug Pederson said Wentz will likely need a full week of 11-on-11 drills before the team is comfortable saying he'll be ready for Week 1. That could start next week. With Wentz's status for […]

Josh Gordon Returns To Browns

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon announced on Saturday that he will be joining the team in training camp. He was away from the team to work on personal issues after he has been suspended multiple times by the league for violations of the substance-abuse policy. General manager John Dorsey said the team would ease […]

David Peralta Was Sick Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta didn't play on Friday due to a stomach bug, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Peralta has been great for fantasy owners this year, hitting .300/.359/.528 with 22 home runs and 64 RBI. His 22 dingers is already a career high, and he'll likely surpass his career high of 78 RBI, […]

Adam Plutko Called Up To Start Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko was called up from Triple-A Columbus to start against the Orioles on Saturday. Reliever Tyler Olson was optioned to Columbus in a corresponding move. In Plutko's six starts for the Tribe in 2018, he's gone 4-2 with a 4.67 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 6.2 K/9 in 34 2/3 innings. […]

Jefry Rodriguez Starting Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez is starting over Tommy Milone against the Marlins on Saturday. Milone will be available out of the bullpen. Rodriguez has made four starts for the Nats this year and has gone 1-1 with a 7.58 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 7.6 K/9 in 19 innings. He's not a great bet […]

AJ McCarron Suffers Broken Collarbone

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) suffered a hairline fracture in his collarbone during the preseason game on Friday against the Browns, according to a source close to McCarron. He was competing for the starting job this preseason but is now a candidate to go on the Injured Reserve-designated to return. […]

Mike Glennon Nursing Forearm Injury

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (forearm) is nursing a forearm injury and did not play in the preseason game on Friday, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Glennon is third on the QB depth chart behind Sam Bradford and rookie Josh Rosen, so he has no fantasy value heading into the 2018 season.

AJ McCarron Injures Shoulder Friday

Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in the preseason game against the Browns on Friday. The team is expected to provide an update on McCarron's status on Saturday. All four of the series McCarron played in on Friday were three-and-outs. Rookie QB Josh Allen replaced him and was 3-for-6 for […]

Garrett Cooper Hitless In Rehab Outing

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) was 0-for-2 with a walk in five innings in left field in his minor league rehab outing on Friday. Cooper has been plagued by injuries this year and has played in only 14 games all season with the Fish. He'll have an opportunity to play first base against […]

Yefry Ramirez To Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Yefry Ramirez will make a start on Sunday against the Indians. Ramirez is a very poor streaming option against the first-place Indians this weekend. The 24-year-old right-hander has gone 1-4 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 40 innings. The strikeout upside is nice, but the matchup is just […]

Eric Lauer To Make Rehab Start Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Eric Lauer (forearm) will make a rehab start with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Saturday. The rookie left-hander has had a roller coaster season for the Friars, going 5-7 with a 5.30 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 over 18 starts. He's likely to rejoin the rotation before the end of […]

Max Fried Makes Rehab Start Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) allowed three earned runs on four hits while walking four and striking out five in 4 1/3 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. It's not the cleanest outing for the young left-hander, but he's closer to rejoining the Braves. Fried was 1-4 with a clean 3.14 ERA, 1.36 […]

Felix Hernandez To Re-Enter Rotation

Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, who was recently demoted to the bullpen for the first time in his illustrious career, will start in James Paxton's place on Monday against the Astros. Paxton isn't expected to be out long, so King Felix might make just one or two more starts maximum before returning to a relief […]