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Logan Thomas - Week 13 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
JuJu Smith-Schuster Says He's Fully Healed
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) said his knee is fully healed and he's 100 percent healthy heading into Week 1 of the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. Smith-Schuster was limited a bit in training camp and the preseason with knee soreness, but he's good to go now and will... Read More
Josh Jung To Make Rangers Debut Friday
Texas Rangers third base prospect Josh Jung will be recalled from the minors and will make his major league debut for the team on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to sources. A torn left labrum in his shoulder in spring training kept Jung from beginning the year in the major leagues, but he'll... Read More
J.K. Dobbins Gets In A Limited Practice
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters that Dobbins is very eager to play and is getting better every day. Dobbins, who missed the entire 2021 season after tearing his ACL in the preseason, was taken off the PUP list... Read More
Anthony Rendon Could Return This Year
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) was initially believed to be out for the year after he had right wrist surgery, but he's been fully participating in defensive drills, including throwing and hitting in the cages. There's now a chance that Rendon could return before the end of the regular season. It would... Read More
Chris Godwin Gets In A Full Practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Godwin ditched his knee brace earlier this week and actually has a shot to suit up in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL and sprained... Read More
Diontae Johnson Limited With Shoulder Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (shoulder) finds himself on the injury report for the first report of the year on Wednesday, and he was listed as a limited participant in practice. Johnson said he feels like he's on the right trajectory in his healing process after getting injured in the preseason finale, but he... Read More
George Kittle Day-To-Day With Groin Issue
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) won't practice on Wednesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is calling it a day-to-day issue after Kittle did a little work on Monday. It puts Kittle's availability for Week 1's game against the Chicago Bears in question. It's not what Kittle's fantasy managers wanted to see entering the... Read More
Van Jefferson Won't Play Thursday Night
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 of the regular season on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. Jefferson didn't practice at all this week and won't be ready for the start of the season after having minor knee surgery early in August. He'll have extra time... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Placed On Paternity List Wednesday
The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Teoscar Hernandez on the paternity list on Wednesday. In corresponding moves, the team recalled right-hander Zach Pop and catcher Gabriel Moreno from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned right-hander Mitch White to Buffalo in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will now be without Hernandez for the next one to three games,... Read More
Dylan Carlson Lands On Injured List, Alec Burleson Called Up
The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Dylan Carlson (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain on Wednesday and selected the contract of outfielder Alec Burleson from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The Cardinals also designated outfielder Conner Capel for assignment to clear room for Burleson. Carlson hasn't been playing every... Read More
Starling Marte Won't Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (hand) left the stadium on Wednesday to undergo further testing on his right hand after he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday. The Mets want a more clear picture that initial images didn't provide, but he will miss another contest in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday... Read More
Rafael Devers Resting Against Rays
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. It's just a regular day of rest for Devers, but fantasy managers need to remove him from their daily lineups. With Devers on the bench to start, Christian Arroyo will get the nod at third... Read More
Michael Kopech Activated And Starting Wednesday
The Chicago White Sox reinstated starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Matt Foster to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Kopech will start against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The 26-year-old had a minimal stay on the injured list due to a knee strain, and he's... Read More
Luis Robert Not In The Lineup Wednesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Robert was hit by a pitch in his left hand on Tuesday night, but thankfully X-rays came back negative. Still, it's yet another ailment for the 25-year-old outfielder after he recently returned from a nine-game absence... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Not In Wednesday's Game 1 Lineup
New York Yankees designated hitter and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Stanton is batting .214 with a .297 on-base percentage and 24 home runs in 371 plate appearances. Aaron Judge is starting at designated hitter instead and batting... 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
Dawson Knox Reaches Four-Year Extension With Bills
The Buffalo Bills agreed to a four-year, $53.6 million contract extension with tight end Dawson Knox on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal includes $31 million guaranteed and makes him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league. Knox set career-highs in 2021 with 49 catches for 587 yards and nine touchdowns in the... 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
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
Joe Flacco To Start In Week 1
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco will start in Week 1 on Sunday against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, according to sources. Regular starter Zach Wilson (knee) is progressing well, but he's not quite ready to return. With Wilson not available until Week 4, the Jets will roll with the 37-year-old Flacco until then.... Read More
Ke'Bryan Hayes Sitting In Game 1
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Wednesday. It will be a normal day of rest for the 25-year-old third baseman, but expect to see him return for the nightcap. In his return to the lineup on Tuesday,... 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
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
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
