Darren Waller's Week 1 Status Up In The Air
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said he's not concerned about the absence of tight end Darren Waller (undisclosed) in training camp, but he's also uncomfortable making a prediction about Waller's status for the Week 1 regular season opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller has been dealing with an undisclosed injury that... Read More
Brandon Belt Placed On Injured List
The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and recalled outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Belt is dealing with right knee inflammation on the same knee that he's already had multiple surgeries on in recent years, so it's a good bet... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Not Playing Against Orioles
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Jimenez was hit by a 100 mph fastball on Wednesday, but thankfully X-rays were negative and he's just dealing with a bruise. Fantasy managers should consider the 25-year-old slugger day-to-day. AJ Pollock is in left field... Read More
Yu Darvish Expected To Start This Weekend
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday, is throwing his normal between-starts bullpen session on Wednesday and is definitely tracking towards a return to the starting rotation this weekend against the Kansas City Royals, according to skipper Bob Melvin. The 36-year-old veteran Japanese right-hander hasn't been... Read More
Juan Soto Officially Out Wednesday
As expected, San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with left mid-back soreness, and he'll miss his second straight game. The 23-year-old superstar will be hoping to return to the lineup for the start of... 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
Josh Allen To Be Rested In Preseason Finale
The Buffalo Bills have decided to rest quarterback Josh Allen for their final preseason game on Friday against the Carolina Panthers. Allen got some time with the rest of the starters in the team's blowout win over the Denver Broncos last Saturday and looked to be in midseason form, so there's no reason for the... Read More
Xander Bogaerts, Tommy Pham Won't Play Wednesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) and outfielder Tommy Pham (back) will not play on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bogaerts left Tuesday's game early with mid-back spasms after going 0-for-2 with a walk. Meanwhile, Pham also left with back spasms in the same contest. It's unclear if either player will need a... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Not Ready For High-Leverage Work
In the New York Yankees' 4-2 win on Tuesday over the New York Mets, relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was nowhere to be found. Relievers Clarke Schmidt and Wandy Peralta combined to shut the door in the Bronx. Schmidt tossed the last three innings before loading the bases with two outs in the ninth inning, at... Read More
Brandon Belt's Knee Bothering Him Again
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, and he acknowledged that his lingering right knee injury could be career-threatening. It's an injury that Belt is no stranger to, as he's already had multiple surgeries on it in recent seasons. "This one is... Read More
Ryan Pressly Dealing With Stiff Neck
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (neck) had a stiff neck and was unavailable to close out Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. With Pressly unable to pitch, Bryan Abreu came in to vulture a one-out save, but Rafael Montero will likely see most of the save chances for Houston if Pressly's injury keeps him... Read More
X-Rays Negative On Eloy Jimenez
X-rays came back negative on Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) after he was forced to leave the game early on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit in the left elbow by a pitch. Jimenez is considered day-to-day with a bruise, so he dodged a bullet and shouldn't have to go on... Read More
Juan Soto Not Expected To Play Wednesday
San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin said he doesn't expect outfielder Juan Soto (back) to start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to left mid-back tightness. The 23-year-old superstar wasn't available to pinch hit on Tuesday, but he's responded well to treatment and should be considered... Read More
Felix Bautista Earns Five-Out Save Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista continued to impress in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox, earning his ninth save of the season. Bautista entered the game in the eighth inning up by two with one out and runners on first and third. He got the second out on a strikeout, hit a batter to... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Exits Tuesday With Back Spasms
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) exited Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Blue Jays in the top of the seventh inning with back spasms, per Providence Journal's Bill Koch. Bogaerts went 0-for-2 with a walk before being replaced by Bobby Dalbec. The 29-year-old has had an up-and-down season while playing through pain in his... Read More
Bryce Harper Homers Twice In Tuesday's Rehab Game
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) went 2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI, an additional run scored, and two walks in Tuesday's rehab game at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He homered in his first at-bat in his first game back and later launched a three-run shot in the eighth inning for his second long ball... Read More
Tommy Pham Exits Early With Back Spasms
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham (back) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with lower-back spasms. Pham exited Tuesday's contest early after crashing into the Green Monster while attempting to make a play on a double from Jackie Bradley Jr. He missed last Saturday's game due to a back issue, and... Read More
Juan Soto Scratched With Back Tightness
San Diego Padres star outfielder Juan Soto (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Cleveland Guardians due to left mid-back tightness. He was initially in the lineup for Tuesday's contest but was a late scratch due to back tightness. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return will be Wednesday for the... Read More
Gavin Lux Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup With Neck Issue
Los Angeles Dodgers' second baseman Gavin Lux (neck) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. According to manager Dave Roberts, Lux has a neck issue and will be out of the lineup on Tuesday and Wednesday. The 24-year-old is considered day-to-day, but the injury is not severe enough for Lux to warrant a... Read More
Lakers Considering Bringing Back Dennis Schroder
Free-agent guard Dennis Schroder remains unsigned heading into the season. While he should draw interest from clubs throughout the year, the Lakers are reportedly already interested in bringing the veteran back to Los Angeles. The 29-year-old spent one season in L.A. back in 2020-21, averaging 15.4 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.1 steals (61 games). Although... Read More
Kevin Durant Rescinds Trade Request
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant will remain with the team this season. Head coach Steve Nash, general manager Sean Marks, and governors Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai met with Durant and his agent in Los Angeles. The meeting was productive, ultimately resulting in the 2014 MVP withdrawing his trade request. Kyrie Irving was already... Read More
J.C. Jackson To Miss 2-4 Weeks
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle) underwent ankle surgery on Tuesday and will be out for two to four weeks, according to the team. Jackson underwent a minor scope, but there's still a good chance he won't be ready for Week 1 of the regular season opener, and Week 2 could be out of... Read More
Yu Darvish Placed On Paternity List
The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Yu Darvish on the paternity list on Tuesday. Darvish will not make his scheduled start on Wednesday in the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, so fantasy managers will need to make some adjustments to their lineup this week. Pitcher Jose Castillo was recalled from the minors to... Read More
Willson Contreras Dealing With Ankle Injury
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Contreras' left ankle felt stiff when he woke up Tuesday morning, but he'll be available off the bench. The fact that he's available off the bench means his injury probably isn't... Read More
Kris Bryant Still In A Walking Boot
Colorado Rockies outfielder/third baseman Kris Bryant (foot) is still in a walking boot and isn't doing baseball activities. The Rockies still haven't said whether it's possible that he'll return this year, but there are only 39 games left and he'd likely need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the big-league... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Will Have Shoulder Surgery
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder), who is already out for the rest of the 2022 season while serving an 80-game suspension, announced on Tuesday that he'll undergo shoulder surgery. Tatis decided not to have shoulder surgery last offseason, but it makes sense for him to get it out of the way now.... Read More
Walker Buehler Has Tommy John Surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, according to his Instagram account. Buehler was already slated to miss the rest of this season, and now he'll almost certainly miss all of the 2023 season as well. It will be his second Tommy John procedure, which typically takes a... Read More
Byron Buxton Placed On Injured List Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain on Tuesday. He did not travel with the team to Houston. With Buxton sidelined, Gilberto Celestino and Jake Cave should see more playing time in Minnesota's outfield. Nick Gordon is in center field and is batting... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Should Be Fine For Regular Season
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) has "turned the corner" and should be fine for the regular season opener in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Smith-Schuster's sore knee occurred the Monday after the first preseason game, and he hasn't practiced in training camp since. Reid isn't... Read More
Gus Edwards To Miss At Least Four Games
The Baltimore Ravens placed running back Gus Edwards (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. J.K. Dobbins also tore his ACL last year, but Edwards is behind him in his recovery. With Edwards out at least the first... Read More