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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Anthony Rendon Takes Batting Practice Monday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) took batting practice on the field on Monday, and it's looking more likely that he could return at some point before the end of the season, which would allow him to start serving his five-game suspension. The 32-year-old had surgery on his right wrist on June 21,... Read More
Hunter Greene To Start For Reds This Week
Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Hunter Greene (shoulder) said that his next start will be with the Reds this week after all went well on his minor league rehab assignment. It's likely that Greene will return from the 15-day injured list to start this weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, which wouldn't be the greatest matchup... Read More
Justin Verlander Playing Catch Monday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) is with the team on their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers and is playing catch in right field at Comerica Park. Verlander is hoping to return from the 15-day injured list to make a start during this weekend's series against the Oakland Athletics. The 39-year-old right-hander threw... Read More
Phidarian Mathis To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Washington Commanders rookie defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (knee), who injured his knee in the Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, is dealing with a torn meniscus and will have season-ending surgery, according to sources. It's a blow to the interior of Washington's defensive line this year, but the promising second-rounder is expected to make... Read More
Krys Barnes Believed To Have High Ankle Sprain
Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes (ankle, calf), who was carted off in Week 1 on Sunday with his right leg in an air cast, is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain and calf injury, according to a source. Barnes will miss some time, but the initial hope is that he could be... Read More
Derek Barnett's Season Is Over
An MRI exam revealed that Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions, according to a source. It's a big blow to the Eagles defensive line for the rest of the 2022 season, as Barnett has been a starter for the last... Read More
Steelers, T.J. Watt Evaluating Their Options
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt (pectoral) is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity of a pectoral injury that he suffered late in the Week 1 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers fear that Watt tore his pectoral, but we may not know for sure until he seeks multiple... Read More
Alvin Kamara Dealing With Rib Issue
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that running back Alvin Kamara (rib) was dealing with a rib issue in the narrow Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, but Allen said, "I think he's going to be fine." Kamara out-snapped Mark Ingram II 38 to 20 on Sunday, carrying the ball... Read More
KJ Hamler Expected To Play Monday Night
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee, hip) is expected to play on Monday night in the Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Outside linebacker Randy Gregory (knee, shoulder) is also expected to play, and both have looked good in practice this week. Hamler said he feels every bit himself... Read More
Elijah Mitchell Expected To Miss Two Months
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) is expected to be sidelined for around two months with the sprained MCL that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears, according to league sources. Well, that didn't take long. After leading the Niners in rushing as a rookie... Read More
Tee Higgins Remains In Concussion Protocol
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (head) remains in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Zac Taylor. The team's conversations have been encouraging, but he remains day-to-day for now. Higgins caught both of his targets for 27 yards before suffering a concussion in the Week 1 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and... Read More
Keenan Allen Undergoing MRI Exam Monday
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) will have an MRI exam on his hamstring on Monday after being ruled out of the Week 1 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half, according to a source. With the Chargers playing on Thursday night in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs,... Read More
Kyle Fuller Suffers Torn ACL
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Kyle Fuller (knee) tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2022 NFL season. This is a concerning injury given the major struggles of the Baltimore secondary last season, especially since Marcus Peters still has not fully come back from his torn ACL. From a fantasy perspective, this will be... Read More
Mac Jones Could Play In Week 2
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was banged up against the Miami Dolphins, but he was reportedly just suffering from back spasms. This is good news considering it is a minor and treatable situation, and he could be back on the field in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, he shouldn't be started in... Read More
Jayron Kearse To Miss A Few Weeks
Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (knee) added to the doomsday for the team Sunday night, suffering a sprained MCL. He'll be out between two and four weeks. The Cowboys defense looked strong at points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and should still be considered in favorable matchups moving forward. However, with a matchup against the... Read More
Elijah Mitchell To Miss At Least A Few Weeks
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell will undergo an MRI on his knee to determine the extent of his injury, but he's expected to miss at least a few games moving forward. The obvious waiver wire pickup is Jeff Wilson Jr., who will lead the 49ers' backfield. Behind Wilson, Tyrion Davis-Price and Jordan Mason... Read More
Chris Godwin Expected To Miss Time
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered a hamstring strain and is expected to miss at least a few weeks. The team is optimistic that the injury isn't serious, but it'd be surprising to see Tampa rush him back on the field given what is at stake later in the year. In the wake... Read More
Grayson Rodriguez Strikes Out Seven In Rehab Start
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) allowed four earned runs on just one hit while walking three and striking out seven in 2 2/3 innings in his minor league rehab start for Double-A Bowie on Sunday. The No. 4 prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline, will now report to Triple-A Norfolk to... Read More
Felix Bautista Was Available Sunday
Baltimore Orioles rookie closer Felix Bautista (arm) was available out of the bullpen on Sunday in the series finale against the Boston Red Sox. He's now recovered from the arm fatigue he felt after his six-out save over the Toronto Blue Jays last Tuesday. Manager Brandon Hyde said the bout of arm fatigue likely won't... Read More
Rougned Odor Listed As Day-To-Day
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Rougned Odor (hand) is listed as day-to-day after he left Sunday's game early against the Boston Red Sox with a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch. X-rays came back negative, so he could return to the starting lineup as soon as Tuesday for the series opener against the... Read More
Anthony Bender Has Tommy John Surgery
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender (elbow) had Tommy John surgery on Aug. 30 in Los Angeles. His rehab was moved from Jupiter, Fla., to Miami on Sept. 9. He exited an outing after just five pitches on Aug. 13 and was placed on the injured list on Aug. 14. There's a good chance that... Read More
Braxton Garrett Scheduled To Start Game 2 Monday
Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (oblique) rejoined the team on Sept. 9 after starting a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Sept. 7, when he allowed one run on one hit over 3 1/3 innings, striking out three and walking none on 46 pitches. The Marlins have Garrett listed as the Game 2... Read More
Jorge Soler's Season Likely Over
Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (back) is unlikely to return before the end of the season, according to manager Don Mattingly. Soler recently completed baseball activities in Florida, including taking batting practice on the field on Aug. 29 and hitting in a simulated game on Sept. 3, had his rehab moved to Miami on Sept.... Read More
Shane McClanahan Likely To Return Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (shoulder) will likely make his return from the injured list to start the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, Sept. 15, after missing the minimum 15 days on the injured list. McClanahan threw a simulated game of around 50 pitches at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 9... Read More
Avisail Garcia Remains Out For Game 1 Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday for the first game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers. Garcia is dealing with a hamstring injury that previously put him on the injured list for a month, and he aggravated the injury on Saturday. For now, fantasy managers should... Read More
Russell Gage Catches Both Targets In Week 1 Win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) caught both targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He missed the entire preseason with a hamstring injury but was able to suit up for Sunday Night Football. The 26-year-old could see an uptick in targets in Week 2 if Chris Godwin... Read More
Dak Prescott To Miss Two Months
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) is set to undergo surgery after suffering an injury during Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 29-year-old is set to undergo thumb surgery, which will sideline him 6-8 weeks. He'll reportedly have a pin and plate inserted to stabilize the joint in his thumb. The Cowboys have... Read More
Dak Prescott To Miss Several Weeks
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (hand) is expected to miss "several weeks," according to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Prescott was forced from the game in the fourth quarter and was seen on the sidelines saying, "it broke." Before leaving the game, Prescott completed 14 passes on 29 attempts for 134 yards and an interception. He... Read More
Jayron Kearse Questionable To Return Against Bucs
Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (knee) is listed as questionable to return on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to the team. Kearse injured his left knee in the third quarter, but he was able to walk to the locker room under his own power. With the game already in the fourth quarter,... Read More
Elijah Mitchell Spotted Wearing Leg Brace
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was seen wearing a "substantial" right leg brace after suffering an injury in Week 1. Fortunately, he was not on crutches, and head coach Kyle Shanahan initially said that there was hope Mitchell could have returned on Sunday. Either way, Mitchell struggled with injuries as a rookie... Read More
