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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Tyler Mahle Will Start Saturday Against White Sox
Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) is listed as the team's probable starter for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He reportedly felt "really good" after throwing a bullpen session on Monday. The 27-year-old is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Saturday's start. He owns a 4.17 ERA, 1.20 WHIP,... Read More
Chet Holmgren Has Successful Surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (foot) underwent successful surgery. The rookie recently suffered a Lisfranc injury during a Pro-Am game in Seattle while attempting to block a dunk from LeBron James. Instead, Holmgren will now miss the entire 2022-23 campaign. However, his status beyond that is up in the air.
Tanner Houck Doesn't Throw Scheduled Live BP
Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck (back) didn't throw live batting practice as scheduled Tuesday due to continued back soreness. He has been sidelined since August 9 with a disc issue in his back. The 26-year-old is "on hold" with continued back soreness. He has been solid this season, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.18... Read More
Greg Dulcich Placed On Injured Reserve
Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) has been placed on the injured reserve on Tuesday. The third-round pick was quickly gaining hype during training camp. That will come to a halt as Dulcich will miss at least the first four games of the season. That means, Albert Okwuegbunam could see more looks coming his... Read More
Joey Bart Placed On 7-Day Injured List
The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Joey Bart (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday. He went through the concussion protocol on Monday after being removed from the game early against the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old took a foul tip off his mask earlier in the game and remained in the contest until the... Read More
Brandon Belt To Decide On Knee Surgery
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) received a second opinion on his right knee Tuesday, and surgery was recommended. He is expected to decide in 24 hours whether to rest or undergo surgery on his injured knee. The 34-year-old has been battling knee inflammation in his right knee and was placed on the... Read More
Shane McClanahan Dealing With Shoulder Impingement
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement after being scratched from Tuesday's start against the Miami Marlins. He reportedly sustained a shoulder impingement following his pregame bullpen session. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day and will undergo further evaluation after the game. Before the injury, McClanahan is a top... Read More
Michael Gallup Officially Avoids PUP List
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) officially won't be placed on the PUP list. This was the expectation, but the team has made it official now. The 26-year-old won't be ready for the season opener, but should return within the first four weeks of the regular season. Once he's fully healthy, Gallup is expected... Read More
Kenneth Walker III Slowly Progressing
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) is reportedly making progress. Head coach Pete Carroll mentioned that the Seahawks are taking it one day at a time with Walker. The rookie back is recovering from a hernia injury that knocked him out for the entire preseason. It sounds like his status for Week 1... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Likely To Be Activated On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday. The 33-year-old has been hitting the ball well during his minor league rehab assignment. Although, it's uncertain how much he'll be able to catch due to his lingering left knee issue. Eloy Jimenez has been serving as... Read More
Isaac Paredes Scratched On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The organization has not given a reason as to why Paredes has been removed from the lineup. Hopefully, this is only a minor injury, because Paredes has been hot at the plate. In the... Read More
Jorge Polanco Remains Out On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) will remain out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The switch-hitting infielder is dealing with left knee soreness. He hasn't been able to play since Saturday, but is hopeful to avoid a trip to the injured list. In the meantime, Nick Gordon will... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Could Return Soon
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) could return by the end of the week. The right-hander was able to throw a 55-pitch simulated game without any issues on Monday. That being said, it sounds like the Mets are going to allow Carrasco to skip a minor league rehab assignment. The right-hander has been... Read More
Clayton Kershaw To Return On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) will return to the starting rotation on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The veteran left-hander was able to throw a successful 70-pitch simulated game over the weekend. He has been dealing with lower back pain, but appears ready to return against the New York Mets on... Read More
Luis Robert Not In The Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The young outfielder hasn't started a game since last Thursday due to a lingering wrist issue. Although, it sounds like Robert is making steady progress. The hope is that Robert can avoid the injured... Read More
Nick Castellanos Absent On Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (toe) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It sounds like the right-handed slugger is still working through a case of turf toe. This shouldn't sideline him for long and it sounds like he is available off the bench on Tuesday. Fantasy managers might... Read More
Cade Cavalli Going On Injured List
The Washington Nationals are placing rookie right-hander Cade Cavalli (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to right shoulder inflammation. Cavalli will be shut down from throwing for at least the next two weeks after feeling pain in his shoulder while playing catch following his major league debut last weekend against the Cincinnati... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Still Out Against Rangers
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) remains out of the starting lineup against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Alvarez will start on the bench for the second straight game due to left hand soreness. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger should be considered day-to-day for now. In Alvarez's place on Tuesday, J.J. Matijevic is serving as... Read More
Ozzie Albies To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday
Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker said that second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) will start a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Gwinnett. Albies has been on the shelf since mid-June, but he's nearing a return to Atlanta's everyday lineup for the stretch run in September. The two-time All-Star should remain stashed in all... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Back In The Lineup Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is back in right field and is hitting sixth on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Marcus Stroman. Hernandez has been bothered by a sore left foot of late, but he'll be back in there after sitting out the series opener on Monday. The 29-year-old Dominican should... Read More
Dylan Moore Placed On Injured List Tuesday
The Seattle Mariners placed infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain on Tuesday and recalled infielder Abraham Toro from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Moore's injured list stint is retroactive to Aug. 29. The 30-year-old will be eligible to return from the IL on Sept. 9. In... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Shoulder Surgery Postponed
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.'s shoulder surgery is being postponed due to a non-COVID-19-related illness involving strep throat and a fever. The Padres will provide an update when the surgery is rescheduled. Tatis was scheduled to go under the knife after MLB handed him an 80-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Isn't Starting Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) isn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Jose Urena. The 24-year-old is hitting .274 with a .367 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and 25 stolen bases in 411 plate appearances this season. Instead, Robbie Grossman will start in... Read More
Javier Baez Back In The Lineup Tuesday
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) is back in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and right-handed starter George Kirby. The infielder is hitting .225 with a .269 on-base percentage, 11 home runs and eight stolen bases in 461 plate appearances this season. He'll hit third against Kirby and... Read More
Tyron Smith Expected To Return This Year
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith (hamstring, knee) is expected to play in 2022. "I expect to have Tyron back. And be back for the meat of the season," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. Jones had surgery recently to fix an avulsion fracture in his left... Read More
Astros Place Justin Verlander On Injured List
The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran has enjoyed a strong bounce-back season in 2022, both for the American League West club and for fantasy managers, pitching to a 1.84 ERA, a 2.72 FIP, 154 strikeouts, and 26 walks in 152 innings this season.... Read More
Brian Robinson On The Initial 53-Man Roster
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson is on the team's initial 53-man roster, and Jonathan Williams was also added as the third running back behind Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, likely until Robinson is healthy. Robinson's inclusion on the 53-man roster seems like an indication that the team believes he'll be back sooner than... Read More
J.K. Dobbins' Week 1 Status In Doubt
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins' (knee) status for Week 1 against the New York Jets is certainly in doubt, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Gus Edwards (knee) is on the Physically Unable to Perform list and will miss at least the first four games of the season as well, which is why the... Read More
Byron Jones To Miss First Four Games
The Miami Dolphins placed starting cornerback Byron Jones (ankle) on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, so he will miss at least the first four games of the season. Jones had surgery on his ankle in March and was hoping to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, but that won't... Read More
Brian Robinson Released From Hospital
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson was released from the hospital on Monday, one day after being shot twice in an armed robbery attempt in D.C. According to a source, he'll meet with team doctors on Tuesday to determine the extent of his rehab, but Washington remains optimistic about his chances of playing in... Read More
