MacKenzie Gore Will Play Catch On Friday

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore (left elbow inflammation) is expected to begin playing catch on Friday, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Gore was acquired from San Diego in the Juan Soto trade on Tuesday but hasn't pitched since before then. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on July 26 and is […]

Jake Odorizzi Experienced Cramping During Start On Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi "had cramping in his hamstring and glute in his last inning, got fluids via IV afterward, [and is] feeling fine now," he told The Athletic's David O'Brien. Acquired from Houston at the trade deadline, Odorizzi surrendered two runs through 4.2 innings in his Braves debut. Through 12 starts with […]

Nationals Preparing For Middle Infield Of C.J. Abrams, Luis García

Washington Nationals infielder Luis García "has been getting work in at second base in anticipation of C.J. Abrams' arrival," manager Davey Martinez told Bobby Blanco of MASN. Presumably, the newly-acquired Abrams will play shortstop once he returns to the majors. García, 22, is slashing .297/.303/.434 with just two walks and 46 strikeouts through 55 games […]

Twins Activate Max Kepler From IL

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (right fifth toe fracture) has been activated from the 10-day injured list, according to an announcement from the club. In a corresponding move, outfielder Mark Contreras was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul. Kepler has looked solid in his age-29 season, slashing .244/.344/.390 with nine homers, 39 RBI, a 12.2 BB%, […]

Christopher Morel Exits With Hamstring Tightness

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel exited Saturday's game with right hamstring tightness, according to Jared Wyllys of CHGO Sports. He went 1-for-2 with a single and run before departing. Morel is slashing .257/.330/.450 with nine homers, 29 RBI, and nine stolen bases this season. He has also accrued a 9.3 BB% and 29.3 K%. The […]

Hunter Greene Undergoes MRI, Won't Need Surgery

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (shoulder) underwent an MRI and is expected to avoid surgery, according to Bobby Nightengale Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Although he won't need to go under the knife, there's still not timetable for Greene's return and it's unclear if he will pitch again in 2022. He's currently on the […]

Tyler Glasnow Could Pitch In 2022

Tampa Bay Rays star pitcher Tyler Glasnow's chances of pitching this season are "not zero," pitching coach Kyle Snyder told Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Glasnow underwent Tommy John surgery in 2021 and has come along nicely in his recovery, touching 99 mph on the radar gun. The now-28-year-old went 5-2 with a […]

Mitch White Recalled From Triple-A, Will Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Mitch White has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, according to an announcement from the club. Assuming the bad weather holds off, he'll start against Minnesota on Saturday. White was acquired from Los Angeles at the trade deadline after throwing 11.2 scoreless innings for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, and he has […]

Giants Activate Brandon Crawford, Joc Pederson

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) and outfielder Joc Pederson (concussion) have both been activated from the injured list, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Crawford has been sidelined since July 15th. The 35-year-old is slashing .215/.297/.332 with five homers, 33 RBI, 7.9 BB%, and 20.4 K% this year. Unless he turns things […]

George Springer Placed On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (right elbow inflammation) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, according to an announcement from the club. The move is retroactive to August 5th. The 34-year-old has swung an impactful bat this season, slashing .251/.331/.464 with 18 homers, 49 RBI, a 9.3 BB%, and 18.7 K%. He has […]

Matthew Stafford Showing No Signs Of Injury

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) threw during practice today and did not appear to be impacted by his injury, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Head coach Sean McVay echoed that sentiment, saying, "I don't think you would know that anything was going on. I know that I'm going to sleep better tonight." […]

Eno Benjamin Viewed As "Lock" For RB2 Role

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin is viewed as a "lock" to win the backup running back job out of training camp, according to Blake Murphy of Revenge of the Birds. Benjamin has been competing with veteran Darrel Williams for the No. 2 role behind incumbent starter James Conner. The backup role became vacant when […]

49ers' Depth Could Push Deebo Samuel Back To Old Role

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel should return to his old role as a full-time wide receiver now that the team has plenty of impressive depth at the running back position. Albert Breer of MMQB observes that incumbent starter Elijah Mitchell remains a stud while "rookie Tyrion Davis-Price has impressed in pads [and] Trey […]

Brandon Aiyuk Having Very Strong Camp

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk "has built off his strong finish to 2021, is in phenomenal shape, [and] looks like a complete wide receiver," according to Albert Breer of MMQB. He adds that Aiyuk's ability to beat man coverage could give the 49ers' offense a huge advantage in 2022. Last year was a […]

Denzel Mims Won't Request Trade

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims has not requested a trade and is not expected to do so, according to Connor Hughes of The Athletic. Mims' agent was at Jets training camp today and a report surfaced suggesting Mims might look to be dealt, but Hughes clarifies that's not the case. The 24-year-old has […]

J.K. Dobbins Close To Returning?

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins "is pushing" to get back on the field and will probably be the next player activated from the PUP list, head coach John Harbaugh told Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The team is expected to re-evaluate his status on Monday. Dobbins is recovering from an ACL tear and other […]

Nico Collins Is "Clear" WR2 In Houston

Houston Texans second-year wide receiver Nico Collins is the "clear No. 2" option on the depth chart, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. Injuries and quarterback turnover limited Collins to just 33 catches, 446 yards, and one touchdown as a rookie, but all signs point to him taking a big step forward in 2022. He'll […]

Gabriel Davis Was Bills' Best Pass-Catcher In Scrimmage

Buffalo Bills starting wide receiver Gabriel Davis was the "best pass catcher on the field" during the team's scrimmage on Friday evening, writes Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Davis ran a variety of routes and got open more often than not, catching five of six targets for 76 yards and a touchdown. The lone incompletion […]

Every NFL Team's Safest Fantasy Football Draft Pick - NFC Edition

Picture this. You're on the clock in the third round of your fantasy draft, looking to take a receiver after you reached for running backs in the first two rounds. Your thumb hovers over the "draft" button for two players: one of them being a safe, reliable veteran, the other a rookie with extreme upside […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Welcome back RotoBallers, the All-Star break is in the rearview mirror. We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 17. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors and Updates - Fantasy Baseball Impacts (August 2nd)

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams looking for a leg up on their competition will be working the phones before the clock strikes 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2. Don't be surprised to see a significant uptick in trades as the day progresses. With the deadline almost here, let's dive into the rumors […]

George Springer Not Starting Tuesday Versus Rays

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) won't suit up against the Rays on Tuesday evening. He suffered the injury last Thursday, missed Friday's game, and returned Saturday. However, he was out of the lineup again on Sunday and now misses his second consecutive contest. Springer is slashing an impressive .251/.330/.467 with 18 homers, 47 […]

Giants Acquire J.D. Davis From Mets

The San Francisco Giants are acquiring J.D. Davis and prospects from the New York Mets in exchange for veteran first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Davis has been relegated to mainly serving as the Mets' DH this season, slashing just .238/.324/.359 with four homers, a 9.7 BB%, and a woeful 31.4 […]

Mets Acquire Darin Ruf From Giants

The New York Mets are acquiring veteran first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for infielder J.D. Davis and prospects, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Ruf owns a .216/.328/.373 with 11 homers, a 12.7 BB%, and 27.1 K%. He isn't super valuable defensively but will give the Mets a solid […]

Jase Bowen Showing Progress In Minors

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Jase Bowen, like many other minor leaguers, suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic because it limited his opportunities to see crucial game action and progress his development in 2020. As a result, he's still in Single-A, though he's certainly knocking on the door of a promotion. The 21-year-old's biggest weakness is his […]

Landon Marceaux Coming Off Fantastic July

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Landon Marceaux is a Louisiana State product who was selected in the third round of the 2021 draft. That was the year in which the Halos took all pitchers, and Marceaux had the privilege of being their third choice. After a brutal 3.2 innings of work at the Rookie level […]

Aaron Sabato Displays Power In Minors

Minnesota Twins first base prospect Aaron Sabato is a former first-round pick who has lived up to expectations so far, showing off a phenomenal power tool while also drawing a solid amount of walks. At times, he has appeared to be outmatched, especially when facing fastballs. This has led to a high strikeout rate, which […]

Spencer Stockton Bounces Back With Two Dominant Outings

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Spencer Stockton went undrafted out of Jacksonville in 2019 but has climbed through the lower ranks of affiliated ball since signing with the club. The right-hander, who has seen some rotation work but mostly pitches out of the bullpen, has been fantastic this season, allowing more than two runs in just […]

Joseph Ortiz Coming Off Big Week In Minors

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Joseph Ortiz is a defense-first player with phenomenal glovework and a plus arm. He projects as the Orioles' shortstop of the future, using his fantastic baseball instincts, fluid footwork, and great glove-to-throw skills. He isn't super speedy, but he has enough range to cover the shortstop position adequately. Ortiz has never […]

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors and Updates - Fantasy Baseball Impacts

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams looking for a leg up on their competition will be working the phones before the clock strikes 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2. Don't be surprised to see a significant uptick in trades on Monday, then again on Tuesday. With the deadline almost here, let's dive into […]