Wan'Dale Robinson Has A Big Opportunity
ESPN's Dan Graziano wouldn't be surprised if New York Giants rookie second-round wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson leads the team in receiving in 2022. The coaching staff and front office didn't sign Kenny Golladay and didn't draft Kadarius Toney or Sterling Shepard. Plus, Golladay can't separate from defenders, Toney continues to deal with injuries and Shepard... Read More
Sam Howell Could Become A Draft Steal
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Sam Howell, who is third on the depth chart entering the 2022 season behind Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke, could end up affecting the team's future plans at the position. One college scout described Howell as "one of the steals of the draft." Some NFL teams had a second-round grade on... Read More
Titans Have Major Role Planned For Treylon Burks
ESPN.com's Dan Graziano writes that the Tennessee Titans have a major role planned for rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks and that there is the possibility for him to lead all rookie receivers in catches. The expectation is for Burks to have some learning experiences early but then to emerge as a focal point for their... Read More
No Timetable For Jameson Williams' Return
The Detroit Lions haven't offered a timetable for the return of rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee), but general manager Brad Holmes said the team will take it slow with Williams' recovery from an ACL injury in January. Williams will open the year on the Non-Football Injury list, meaning he'll miss at least the first... Read More
Chase Claypool Still Ahead Of George Pickens
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has impressed this summer, but he still has a ways to go to catch Chase Claypool, even with Claypool being banged up throughout training camp. Claypool has moved inside more than ever this summer, especially in three-receiver sets, which could diminish his yards-per-catch average. Because he'll see more opportunities,... Read More
Wan'Dale Robinson Has Limited Upside
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson could rack up catches in his first NFL season, but he's not a refined receiver yet and most of his touches will likely come around the line of scrimmage, which limits his fantasy upside. The 21-year-old second-round pick has looked good this summer and should open the... Read More
Spencer Steer To Play Regularly
Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Spencer Steer will be in the lineup "as much as possible," according to manager David Bell. Steer, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, came over from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline in the deal that sent right-hander Tyler Mahle to Minnesota. He's making his major league debut... Read More
Chris Olave Should Have The Edge As No. 2 WR
The Athletic's Larry Holder writes that it seems like New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave, the team's first-round pick this year, has the edge as the No. 2 receiver behind Michael Thomas and ahead of veteran slot man Jarvis Landry. However, both Olave and Landry are expected to share the field often in three-wide... Read More
Alec Pierce Could Be A Red-Zone Weapon
The Athletic's James Boyd expects Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce to see more red-zone targets this year than Parris Campbell, given Pierce's physical attributes (6-foot-3, 211 pounds) and his ability to win jump balls. The 53rd overall pick in this year's draft looked the part in training camp and is a more versatile... Read More
Cody Thomas Notches First Major League Hit
Oakland Athletics outfielder Cody Thomas made his major league debut on Thursday in the 7-5 loss to the Washington Nationals and finished 1-for-2 in the contest. Thomas was brought up from Triple-A Las Vegas with rosters expanding on Thursday. He was pulled early for a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning. The 27-year-old is finally getting... Read More
Michael Massey Goes 3-For-3 In Loss To White Sox
Kansas City Royals rookie second baseman Michael Massey went a perfect 3-for-3 with a double and a walk in the 7-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Massey has been playing mostly everyday, giving him fantasy appeal in deeper leagues to close out the season. The 24-year-old has slashed .281/.350/.404 with a home... Read More
Norge Ruiz Blows Save, Hit With Loss
Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Norge Ruiz blew the save against the Washington Nationals on Thursday and was charged with the loss in the 7-5 defeat when he allowed four runs (three earned) on two hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. The 28-year-old allowed a game-winning three-run... Read More
Jalen Tolbert Not Ready For No. 2 Role?
Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert had some strong training camp practices this summer, but he didn't show in preseason games that he's ready to be the immediate replacement for Michael Gallup (knee) to begin the season. The Athletic's Jon Machota's best guess is that the Cowboys will use a committee approach until Gallup... Read More
Saints Place Trevor Penning On Injured Reserve
The New Orleans Saints officially placed rookie first-round offensive tackle Trevor Penning (foot) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, assuring that he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Penning is out indefinitely after having surgery on a torn ligament in his foot, and he's expected to miss well beyond the first... Read More
Oswald Peraza Being Promoted By Yankees
The New York Yankees are promoting shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza from the minor leagues with rosters expanding on Thursday. Per MLB Pipeline, Peraza is the team's No. 3 prospect in their system. The 22-year-old from Venezuela has hit .258/.329/.440 with 18 home runs, 49 RBI, 56 runs scored and 33 stolen bases in 427 plate... Read More
Esteury Ruiz Called Up By Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled outfield prospect Esteury Ruiz and right-hander Luis Perdomo from Triple-A Nashville with rosters expanding on Thursday. Ruiz, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his debut with Milwaukee after being acquired from the San Diego Padres last month in the trade that sent closer Josh Hader to San... Read More
Riley Greene Heating Up
Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Riley Greene has been on a tear recently, including Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, when he was 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in the 7-0 loss. Over his last 15 contests, the 21-year-old is slashing .323/.382/.519 with two home runs. The season still hasn't been kind to Greene, who is... Read More
Cody Morris Called Up By Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians are calling up right-hander Cody Morris (shoulder) and infielder Ernie Clement as their September call-ups with rosters expanding on Thursday. Anthony Castro has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Morris, the team's No. 15 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was activated from the 60-day injured list and will be making his... Read More
Francisco Alvarez Has Loose Body In Ankle
New York Mets catching prospect Francisco Alvarez (ankle), the top prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, has been diagnosed with a loose body in his right ankle, according to the team. The tentative plan is for Alvarez to resume baseball activities in three to four days. His return to play will be determined by his... Read More
Drake London Will Be Team's Top Receiving Target
Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London isn't expected to put up the kind of numbers that Justin Jefferson did in his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings, but the first-rounder easily will be the top target at receiver for Atlanta in 2022. However, the Falcons still have tight end Kyle Pitts, who led the... Read More
Spencer Steer Headed To The Big Leagues
The Cincinnati Reds will recall shortstop prospect Spencer Steer when rosters expand on Thursday, according to sources. Steer was acquired from the Minnesota Twins in the deadline deal that sent right-hander Tyler Mahle to the Twins last month. He has 27 hits (three homers and seven doubles) in 23 games since joining Triple-A Louisville. The... Read More
Commanders Place Brian Robinson On Reserve List
The Washington Commanders are placing rookie running back Brian Robinson on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, sidelining him for at least the first four games. This update comes as no surprise after the report that he was shot twice as the victim of a robbery. The decision to place him on IR removes the possibility of... Read More
Brett Baty To Have Surgery On Torn UCL In Thumb
New York Mets rookie third baseman Brett Baty (thumb) is dealing with a UCL tear in his right thumb and will undergo surgery on Thursday that will likely end most, if not all, of the rest of his 2022 season. It's a tough break for the Mets and the 22-year-old after he was recently called... Read More
Spencer Torkelson To Be Called Up
The Detroit Tigers will call up rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson and infielder Ryan Kreidler when rosters expand on Thursday. Torkelson was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on July 17 after hitting just .197/.282/.295 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 25 runs scored and 76 strikeouts in his first 83 major league games for Detroit. The... Read More
Corbin Carroll Retreats To The Bench Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Bailey Falter on Wednesday night. Carroll has proved to be the real deal so far in his first two major league games, but he'll get the day off on Wednesday. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter has three hits... Read More
Brett Baty Starting On The Bench Against Dodgers
New York Mets rookie third baseman Brett Baty (thumb) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baty also missed Tuesday's contest with a thumb injury. Fantasy managers should consider the 22-year-old day-to-day for now. The left-handed slugger has gotten off to a slow start in his first 11 major... Read More
Gunnar Henderson Hitting Sixth In Major League Debut
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is batting sixth and starting at third base on Wednesday in his Major League debut. One of the sport's best prospects, Henderson hit .297 with a .416 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and 22 stolen bases in 503 combined plate appearances in the minors for Baltimore's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates.... Read More
Rays Recall Vidal Brujan
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled infielder and outfielder Vidal Brujan on Wednesday. Brujan has appeared in 46 games for Tampa Bay so far this season, hitting .167 with a .230 on-base percentage, two home runs, and four stolen bases in 152 plate appearances. He's been much more productive at Triple-A, however, with a .301 average,... Read More
Isaiah Spiller Returns To Practice
Los Angeles Chargers running back Isaiah Spiller (ankle) returned to practice on Tuesday. The 21-year-old exited their final preseason game and was sidelined from team activities. The fourth-round pick struggled to win the backup job while competing against Joshua Kelley during training camp, prompting the Chargers to name Kelley the No. 2 option. Spiller was... Read More
Tyler Smith Expected To Start At Left Tackle
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said "it's safe to say" that rookie first-round offensive tackle Tyler Smith will be the starting left tackle in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Tyron Smith (hamstring, knee) out until at least December. Smith returned to practice on Monday after sitting out last week with a sprained... Read More