Drake London's Status Won't Be Known Until Later In The Week
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that the team won't know rookie wide receiver Drake London's (knee) Week 1 status against the New Orleans Saints "until the end of the week." London was able to practice on Monday, but they'll see how things progress throughout the week and how much he's able to do.... Read More
Jaylen Waddle Limited In Practice
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) was back at practice on Wednesday and wasn't wearing a leg sleeve. Head coach Mike McDaniel called Waddle limited. Waddle is dealing with an undisclosed lower leg injury heading into Week 1's matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Barring a setback in practice later this week,... Read More
James Robinson Back To 100 Percent Health
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that running back James Robinson (Achilles) is 100 percent back from his torn Achilles. Pederson said Robinson's Week 1 workload against the Washington Commanders will depend on how he looks, but he isn't ruling out Robinson having a normal workload. The 24-year-old will no doubt be active this... Read More
Eagles Not Worried About Miles Sanders
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said his level of concern about running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) is "not high." Sirianni said that every player, including Sanders, will have some level of participation in practice on Wednesday. Sanders was able to return to practice last week, so barring some sort of setback, he should be... Read More
Michael Thomas Still On Track For Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) was present at the team's closed walk-through practice on Monday, another positive sign that he remains on track to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas is over the ankle issues that caused him to miss all of last season, but a lingering hamstring injury... Read More
Zach Wilson Won't Be Ready Until Week 4
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said it's likely that the earliest quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) will be available is Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets already announced veteran Joe Flacco as their starter for the Week 1 regular season opener, and he'll presumably start at least the first three games with... Read More
Tyler Wells Activated And Starting Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells (oblique) is being activated from the 15-day injured list and will start on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Wells only threw 31 pitches in his minor league rehab start, so there's a good chance he won't have a long leash against a tough opponent in his first start... Read More
Starling Marte Out In Game 1 Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marte was hit by a pitch on his right hand on Tuesday and is undergoing tests, but skipper Buck Showalter said, "so far, so good." It appears that the 33-year-old... Read More
Max Scherzer Going On Injured List
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is going on the 15-day injured list and won't make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer had to be pulled early from his last start on Saturday with what manager Buck Showalter called fatigue in his left side. The good news is... Read More
Drake London Trending Toward Playing In Week 1
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) returned to practice on Monday and was reported on Tuesday to be trending towards playing in Week 1. The 21-year-old suffered the injury in their preseason opener and has been working his way back since. Barring any setbacks, the rookie receiver is expected to suit up against the... Read More
J.D. Martinez Will Return Wednesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Martinez was scratched earlier with back tightness but will be ready for Wednesday's contest. The 35-year-old had been solid before the injury, slashing .262./.311/.429 with... Read More
Kolten Wong Day-To-Day With Knee Soreness
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (knee) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies with general knee soreness. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting in the sixth inning in Tuesday's loss. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day. He has been solid this season, slashing .247/.333/.418 with 11 home runs, 37 RBI, 56... Read More
X-Rays Come Back Negative For Luis Robert
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) underwent X-rays that returned negative after he left Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He was diagnosed with a bruised left hand. The 25-year-old was struck on the left hand by a pitch and was removed in the bottom of the fifth inning during Tuesday's loss. He avoided... Read More
Tony Gonsolin Plays Catch Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (forearm) played light catch Tuesday, per MLB.com's Juan Toribio. Manager Dave Roberts said that the Dodgers are optimistic that Gonsolin will have enough time to build up from right forearm soreness before the end of the season, but acknowledged that he has not progressed as quickly as initially... Read More
Ryan Pressly's Return Delayed Tuesday
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that closer Ryan Pressly (neck) still doesn't feel right and did not return to the team Tuesday as intended, per Houston Chronicle's Chandler Rome. Pressly has been on the injured list since mid-August with neck stiffness, but Baker did clarify that he hasn't been shut down. This is not... Read More
Wander Franco Receives Treatment Tuesday, Will Play Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) received treatment for his right hand/wrist Tuesday after leaving his minor league rehab game early on Monday with Triple-A Durham, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Franco also took 40-50 swings and should start for Durham on Wednesday. The 21-year-old hasn't played... Read More
Shane McClanahan Throws Off Mound Successfully Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) threw 15-20 pitches off the mound Tuesday and felt good, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The bullpen session comprised fastballs and changeups. The 25-year-old landed on the injured list at the end of August with a left shoulder impingement, so he is progressing nicely. He should... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Has Back Spasms Tuesday, Won't Play Wednesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) exited Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Rays with back spasms, per MLB.com's Ian Browne. Bogaerts went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before being replaced by Rob Refsnyder. It sounds like Bogaerts is day-to-day, as it was reported that he will not be in the lineup on Wednesday. His numbers... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Successful Shoulder Surgery Tuesday
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had a successful surgery Tuesday to repair the labrum in his left shoulder, per San Diego-Union Tribune's Kevin Acee. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. The 23-year-old should have plenty of time to heal before the start of the 2023 season, although he... Read More
Kenneth Walker III Misses Another Practice
Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) missed another practice on Tuesday. Walker has a little extra time with the team's Week 1 regular season opener against the Denver Broncos not until Monday night, but the 21-year-old doesn't appear to be on the right track to play. Walker did some running and catching... Read More
Darren Waller Says He's Ready For Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) plans to play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller returned to practice last week after dealing with a hamstring issue in training camp. The 29-year-old was also angling for a contract extension this summer, which was part... Read More
Luis Rengifo Will Play On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (knee) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He was originally listed as out due to a knee issue. However, Rengifo must be feeling better because the Angels have put him back in the lineup for this contest. He'll bat cleanup and play second... Read More
Starling Marte Removed From Tuesday's Game
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (hand) has been removed from Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 33-year-old was hit by a pitch in the right hand during the first inning. Marte did stay in the game, but ultimately came out in the bottom of the second inning. Tyler Naquin replaced Marte in the... Read More
Yoan Moncada To Play On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He returned from the injured list on Monday, but didn't play in that contest. The switch-hitter will bat second and play third base against right-hander Logan Gilbert on Tuesday. Moncada is slashing .197/.269/.313 with... Read More
Wil Myers Returning On Tuesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (neck) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He missed the series opener on Monday due to a neck issue. Although, the injury sounds minor, so fantasy managers shouldn't have anything to worry about with Myers. He'll play first base and bat seventh... Read More
Ramon Laureano To Return On Tuesday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The 28-year-old will return to the starting lineup after missing three weeks due to a Grade 1 left oblique strain. Laureano will bat second and cover center field against right-hander Kyle Wright on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should double check... Read More
Joey Bart Activated Off Concussion List
San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (concussion) has been activated off the 7-day concussion list. The 25-year-old missed exactly a week due to concussion-like symptoms. Bart will be behind the plate and bat seventh against left-hander Tyler Anderson on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Andrew Knapp has been designated for assignment by the organization. Austin... Read More
Van Jefferson Misses Tuesday's Practice
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was unable to take the practice field on Tuesday. This marks back-to-back days that Jefferson hasn't been able to practice due to a lingering knee issue. At this point, fantasy managers should be concerned about Jefferson's status for Thursday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Tutu Atwell, Lance... Read More
Sterling Shepard Plans To Play In Week 1
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) plans to suit up for the Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The 29-year-old was activated off the PUP list in late August after tearing his Achilles in December. He finished with 36 receptions, 336 receiving yards, and one touchdown in seven games last season. When... Read More
Wade Miley Activated And Starting Tuesday
The Chicago Cubs activated left-hander Wade Miley (shoulder) from the injured list on Tuesday and designated pitcher Luke Farrell for assignment in a corresponding move. Miley is returning to the team's starting rotation and will start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 35-year-old veteran southpaw has made only four starts this year, but he's... Read More