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Logan Thomas - Week 13 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Garrett Wilson Has Dealt With Drops
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson had made a habit of following up highlight-reel catches with bad drops throughout training camp, but he continues to make an impression this summer with his elite-level athleticism. Wilson had three catches, including a touchdown, in joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday. Quarterback Joe... Read More
Nationals Claim Tommy Romero Off Waivers
The Washington Nationals claimed right-hander Tommy Romero off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. The 25-year-old pitched in three games for the Rays this year and had a 3.51 ERA in 66 2/3 innings at Triple-A Durham. Romero is expected to join Rochester's starting rotation. He allowed... Read More
Bryson Stott Hitting Third Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies rookie infielder Bryson Stott is starting at shortstop and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Justin Dunn. This is Stott's first time hitting third in his first MLB season. The 24-year-old is hitting .228/.288/.360 overall with eight home runs, 38 RBI, 41 runs scored... Read More
Rachaad White Could Have A Decent Role
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Rachaad White has impressed in preseason action and could receive decent carries and catches if he's the No. 2 RB in the offense behind Leonard Fournette in 2022. The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks White could be a valuable fantasy selection in deeper single-year leagues at a current ADP of... Read More
Danny Gray Could Be A Dark-Horse Contributor
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Danny Gray has been too fast for anyone to cover one-on-one if the team gives quarterback Trey Lance enough time to throw this summer. Gray has the potential to be a dark-horse fantasy contributor in his rookie season, and fantasy managers can expect chunk yards and at least a... Read More
Grayson Rodriguez Faces Live Hitters Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) faced live hitters for the first time during a live batting practice session in Florida on Wednesday, according to the team. Rodriguez is scheduled for a simulated game later in the week, which will be the next step before he potentially pitches in rehab games. The No. 4... Read More
Tigers Want Spencer Torkelson To Return This Season
The Detroit Tigers want rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson to return to the big leagues before the end of the 2022 season, but they would much prefer that his promotion be based on his production/improvement at Triple-A Toledo. "Our goal when we sent him down was for him to come back. He's got to be... Read More
Cade Cavalli Will Make Major League Debut Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Cade Cavalli will reportedly make his Major League debut on Friday in a start against the Cincinnati Reds, according to a tweet from 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen on Wednesday. The 22nd-overall pick in the 2020 draft, Cavalli has pitched for Washington's Triple-A affiliate in Rochester this season, making 20... Read More
Isaiah Likely Expected To Play Significant Snaps
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Isaiah Likely has been a revelation in training camp this summer, and he has quickly emerged as a popular target for quarterback Lamar Jackson as a pass-catching complement to starter Mark Andrews. Likely won't have Andrews' volume, but with fellow rookie tight end Charlie Kolar (hernia) expected to miss the... Read More
Travis Jones Out 3-5 Weeks
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that rookie defensive tackle Travis Jones (knee) is dealing with a sprained knee that is expected to sideline him for three to five weeks. Jones suffered the knee injury in the second preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, hyperextending his knee in the fourth quarter. The... Read More
Broncos Waive Stevie Scott III, Trey Quinn
The Denver Broncos waived rookie running back Stevie Scott III, wide receiver Trey Quinn and inside linebacker Joe Schobert on Tuesday. All three players will now look to latch on with another team before the start of the regular season. Scott had five carries for 13 yards and caught three of his five targets for... Read More
Tommy Romero Designated For Assignment By Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-handers Tommy Romero and Kevin Herget for assignment on Tuesday to make room for right-hander JT Chargois (oblique), who was reinstated from the injured list. Left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder) was also reinstated from the 60-day injured list, but he was then optioned to Triple-A Durham. Romero made his first three... Read More
Matt Corral Placed On Season-Ending Injured Reserve
The Carolina Panthers placed rookie quarterback Matt Corral (foot) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday because of his Lisfranc foot injury. He will undergo surgery on his foot. The team also placed cornerback Duke Dawson (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve. While it's disappointing for Corral's development in his rookie year, the 23-year-old likely wouldn't have played... Read More
Graham Ashcraft Placed On Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed rookie right-hander Graham Ashcraft (biceps) and infielder Matt Reynolds (hip) on the injured list on Tuesday and recalled right-hander T.J. Zeuch, catcher Chuckie Robinson and outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Louisville in corresponding moves. Catcher Michael Papierski was also optioned to Louisville. Ashcraft is dealing with right biceps soreness and will... Read More
Hunter Greene On Track To Face Hitters Saturday
Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Hunter Greene (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Sunday and is scheduled to throw another bullpen on Wednesday. Barring a setback, he's tentatively scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice session on Saturday. "Felt good, my pitches felt good," Greene said. "Most importantly, my body felt good. It... Read More
Vinnie Pasquantino Lands On Injured List
The Kansas City Royals placed rookie first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder discomfort on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The Royals also optioned right-hander Collin Snider to Omaha and recalled catcher Sebastian Rivero from Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Pasquantino has hit... Read More
Breece Hall Carries Four Times On Monday
New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall carried the ball four times in Monday's preseason game, gaining just one yard. The Jets rested every projected offensive starter, including running back Michael Carter. Hall started and played with the second-team offense, but didn't do too much. He hasn't done a lot to show that he... Read More
Javier Assad Making MLB Debut In Game 1
The Chicago Cubs selected right-hander Javier Assad's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, and he will make his major league debut in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Right-hander Kervin Castro was optioned to Iowa in a corresponding move. The Cubs also selected right-hander Nicholas Padilla from Iowa as the... Read More
Yunior Garcia Launches Three Homers Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Yunior Garcia, 21, was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2017. He has a solid outfield profile, checking in at 6-foot and 198 pounds. He has made good strides offensively but would still benefit from improving his discipline so that he can draw more walks and cut down on... Read More
Jaden Hill Makes Single-A Debut
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Jaden Hill didn't make his professional debut until last month due to injury, a full year after the club made him a second-round pick. He made seven relatively short outings in the Complex League before being promoted to Single-A this past week. Hill is a hard thrower, touching 99 mph with... Read More
Jordan Walker Showing Off Power
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jordan Walker, who checks in at 6-foot-5, is a physical specimen and offers upside in all five aspects of the game. He produces a very hard, strong swing that puts the ball in play, often with plenty of power. Equally important are his long arms, which allow him to reach... Read More
Kyle Harrison Strikes Out 10 Batters
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison has an advanced fastball in the mid-90s, as well as a sharp slider and fading changeup. He has shown confidence in all of his offerings, allowing him to thrive as he ascends the ranks of Minor League Baseball. Harrison's strikeout rate has been quite impressive over his first... Read More
Josh Jung Thriving In Minors
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was the club's first-round pick in 2019 and has quickly earned the title of No. 1 prospect in the Texas system. A talented hitter with great bat-to-ball skills, Jung has nearly perfected his technique at the plate, allowing him to produce hits, improve his discipline, and hit for power.... Read More
Jameson Williams Placed On NFI List Tuesday
The Detroit Lions placed rookie first-round wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) on the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday, according to a source. It was always the plan for Williams, who suffered a torn ACL in January's National Championship game in college. The Lions are hoping he'll be ready to play around midseason. The 21-year-old will... Read More
Dameon Pierce Could Be Lead Back In Week 1
The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander reports that it's looking more likely that Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce could be the team's lead back in Week 1. Pierce continues to show in training camp that he can be an all-around back, and it's bad news for both Marlon Mack and Rex Burkhead. The... Read More
Edward Cabrera Hurls Eight Shutout Innings Monday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera made the most of a strong matchup in Monday's 3-0 win over the Athletics. The 24-year-old rookie pitched 8 scoreless innings on two hits and three walks with seven strikeouts. Cabrera has only made seven starts this season but has gone 4-1 with a 1.41 ERA and a 10.10... Read More
Darick Hall To Be Optioned To Triple-A Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Darick Hall will be optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday in favor of an unannounced hitter, per the Athletic's Matt Gelb. The 27-year-old has slashed a solid .264/.296/.550 with nine home runs and 16 RBI in just 135 plate appearances this season, but almost all of those have come... Read More
Tyler Allgeier Has Six Rushing Attempts Against Jets
Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier finished second on the team in rushing attempts in Monday night's 24-16 loss against the Jets with six. However, he had only 17 rushing yards and averaged 2.8 yards per rushing attempt. Cordarrelle Patterson is locked in as the No. 1 running back for Atlanta, while Allgeier is... Read More
Desmond Ridder Throws For 143 Yards In Loss To Jets
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder completed 10 of 13 passes for 143 yards in Monday night's 24-16 loss against the Jets. After throwing the game-winning touchdown in the first preseason game, Ridder was sharp and accurate against the Jets. While he had 59 rushing yards on six rushing attempts in the first preseason game,... Read More
Isaiah Spiller Could Miss Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Isaiah Spiller (ankle) will miss the final preseason game this week against the New Orleans Saints on Friday, and there is "a chance" that he'll also miss the Week 1 regular season opener against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, according to head coach Brandon Staley. The 21-year-old has been... Read More
