Aroldis Chapman Expected To Return This Season
The New York Yankees placed left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman (leg) on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a left leg infection that stemmed from a new tattoo that he recently got. Skipper Aaron Boone said the last 24 to 36 hours "have been a lot better for Chapman." The Yankees expect Chapman to... Read More
Joey Bart In The Concussion Protocol
San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (concussion) went through the concussion protocol on Monday after being removed from the game early against the San Diego Padres. However, the move to take him out of the contest was mostly precautionary, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Bart took a foul tip off his mask early in the... Read More
Joey Bart Exits Early Monday
San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (undisclosed) exited Monday's game against the Padres early, per NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. Bart took a foul tip off his catcher's mask in the third inning and then headed to the clubhouse. He was replaced by Austin Wynns. Fantasy managers should know more after the game, but... Read More
Byron Buxton Unlikely To Join Twins On Road Trip
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is likely to continue to rehab at home instead of joining the team for their upcoming road trip. Buxton has been sidelined with a strained right hip since August 23. Buxton will not be with the Twins when they embark on their road trip but there is the possibility... Read More
Rowdy Tellez Leaves Monday's Game Early
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez left Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right knee discomfort. Tellez left the game after coming around to score from first base on a Hunter Renfroe double in the fourth inning. The Brewers replaced him at first base with Keston Hiura. Tellez went 1-for-2 with a run before... Read More
Nestor Cortes To Throw A Bullpen Session Wednesday
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. He is then scheduled to throw a live session in Tampa Bay on Saturday. If all goes well, he could be activated off of the injured list and return to the starting rotation sometime next week. Cortes has made... Read More
Nick Castellanos Out Of Monday's Lineup With Turf Toe
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (toe) is not in his team's lineup for a Monday road game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castellanos is dealing with turf toe, which has been going on for the past 10 days. Interim manager Rob Thomson told reporters on Monday that Castellanos could miss a few days with the ailment,... Read More
Bailey Ober Close To Going On A Rehab Assignment
Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (groin) threw a batting practice session on Monday and is now set to begin a rehab assignment in Fort Myers. Ober has been sidelined since June 1 with a groin strain. The veteran hurler will not have time to build his arm back up to start games this season but... Read More
Miles Sanders Still Not Practicing
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) remained out of practice on Monday. Sanders has been out of practice for two-plus weeks, but he still has some time to get healthy before the Week 1 regular season opener against the Detroit Lions. But the 25-year-old's fantasy stock continues to fall after he disappointed with 754... Read More
Tony Gonsolin Expects To Have Minimal Injured List Stint
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. The right-hander mentioned that he felt some tightness after his last start. Luckily, Gonsolin won't need an MRI and this doesn't sound too serious of an injury. He believes that he'll be ready to return to the field... Read More
Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson Jr. Return To Full Practice
Los Angeles Rams running backs Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. both returned to full practice on Monday, according to head coach Sean McVay. Akers and Henderson have both been dealing with soft-tissue injuries during training camp, but now that they are back at practice to begin this week, they'll have plenty of time to... Read More
Justin Verlander Undergoing MRI Exam
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf), who is the leading candidate for the American League Cy Young award this year, was pulled from his outing on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles after only three innings (60 pitches) with right calf discomfort. Skipper Dusty Baker said Verlander would undergo an MRI exam on Monday to... Read More
Matthew Boyd To Join Mariners In Detroit
Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow) will reportedly be activated at some point for the team's upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky. McCosky notes in his tweet that the left-hander will pitch out of the bullpen for the Mariners. A starter for most of his career in... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Back On The Practice Field
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) was spotted practicing with the team on Monday. Smith-Schuster missed the team's preseason finale last Thursday against the Green Bay Packers, but he's fully expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals after being held out recently due to knee... Read More
Yankees To Activate Clay Holmes From Injured List
The New York Yankees reinstated relief pitcher Clay Holmes (back) from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for both the Yankees and fantasy managers so far, converting 17 saves and pitching to a 2.39 ERA and a 2.78 FIP in 49 innings of work. He's also struck out... Read More
Najee Harris Should Be Fine For Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) should be fine for the Week 1 regular season opener after dealing with a Lisfranc sprain in his foot early in the preseason. Harris played in the team's preseason finale on Sunday against the Detroit Lions and had four carries for 10 yards while catching all three of... Read More
Grayson Rodriguez Will Make Rehab Start Thursday
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) will reportedly make an appearance for the club's Advanced-A affiliate on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Dan Connolly. The right-hander's last start in the minors came on June 1 for Baltimore's Triple-A affiliate. Before landing on the injured list, Rodriguez made 11 starts at the highest level of... Read More
Optimism That Brian Robinson Can Return This Year
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that doctors are optimistic about rookie running back Brian Robinson's recovery and his return this season. However, it's a fluid situation after Robinson was shot multiple times during a robbery attempt in D.C. on Sunday night. Team officials will talk to doctors later on Monday to get a... Read More
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Will Be Ready For Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (concussion) said he will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals. Valdes-Scantling said he has cleared the league's concussion protocols and was able to practice on Sunday. The 27-year-old missed the team's preseason finale last Thursday against the Green Bay Packers, but... Read More
Dodgers Place Tony Gonsolin On Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a right forearm strain. The move was made retroactive to August 26. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for both the Dodgers and fantasy managers this season, pitching to a 2.10 ERA and a 3.34... Read More
Brian Robinson "In A Really Good Place"
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that rookie running back Brian Robinson is "in a really good place" after he was the victim of an attempted robbery and was shot multiple times on Sunday night. Robinson could be released from the hospital on Monday and is doing as well as possible, given the circumstances.... Read More
Tyler Mahle Could Return When Eligible
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at Target Field on Friday and reported feeling "really good," according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Mahle will throw another bullpen session with more intensity in the coming days, and if that goes well, the Twins are aiming for Sept. 2 as a "loose... Read More
Trevor Rogers Could Return Wednesday
Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (back) is back with the team after he struck out 12 in six hitless and scoreless innings in his latest minor league rehab start last Thursday, and he threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Rogers said he's feeling the best he has, and his spot in the rotation would come... Read More
Tyler Glasnow Throws Another Live BP Session
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) threw another live batting practice session with Triple-A Durham on Sunday and is expected to throw another live BP session on Wednesday before embarking on a minor league rehab assignment. Glasnow signed a two-year, $30 million contract extension with the Rays over the weekend as well. The 29-year-old... Read More
Zack Britton Is Fine
New York Yankees left-handed reliever Zack Britton (elbow, glute) left his second minor league rehab outing with Single-A Tampa on Saturday after throwing only 10 pitches, but he said afterward that he's not injured and that his "arm feels great." Manager Aaron Boone said the following morning that Britton is dealing with a glute issue.... Read More
Luis Severino Set For Rehab Assignment
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw a live batting practice session on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, and his next outing will be a minor league rehab start, likely on Friday, Sept. 2. General manager Brian Cashman said that the plan is for Severino to make five regular season starts in September leading... Read More
Nestor Cortes Could Return Soon
The New York Yankees placed left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 25 with a Grade 2 left groin strain. However, the Yankees are optimistic that Cortes will make a speedy recovery, and he's already started running and is playing catch. Skipper Aaron Boone said he hopes that Cortes can throw... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Has Three Hits In Doubleheader Sunday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) went 3-for-7 with a home run and four RBI in both games of a doubleheader on Sunday during his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Grandal's injury wasn't considered very serious at the time he was placed on the 10-day injured list, and he looks to be... Read More
Ramon Laureano Won't Travel On Upcoming Road Trip
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) won't travel with the team on their upcoming road trip, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Instead, Laureano will continue his rehab work in Oakland. "With these injuries, if I gave you a timeline, we'd probably be wrong," Kotsay said. The 28-year-old outfielder is dealing with a left oblique strain... Read More
Logan Thomas Likely To Return By Week 2
Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (knee) was activated off the PUP list early last week. He has done a fantastic job of working his way back from a torn ACL and MCL that he suffered in December. There is some hope that Thomas could get on the field for the season opener. However, it... Read More