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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Jeurys Familia Designated For Assignment Tuesday
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jeurys Familia was designated for assignment after Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Yankees, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. Familia took the loss in the game, allowing three runs (two earned) on a hit and three walks in the 10th inning. The veteran struggled this season with both... Read More
Marlon Mack Signed To San Francisco Practice Squad
The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent running back Marlon Mack to their practice squad on Monday. Mack was released by the Houston Texans last week and will now provide some depth for a 49ers team that lost Elijah Mitchell to injury for at least two months. Mack will start out behind Jeff Wilson Jr., Jordan... Read More
Elijah Mitchell Placed On Injured Reserve
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the team on Tuesday. Mitchell sprained his MCL during Week 1's loss to the Chicago Bears and is expected to need at least eight weeks to recover from the injury. Look for the 49ers to lean on veteran Jeff Wilson Jr.... Read More
Davion Mintz Signed By The Wizards
Free-agent guard Davion Mintz agreed to a training camp deal with the Wizards. He went undrafted during the 2022 NBA Draft after averaging 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in his final two years in college. However, despite Mintz's collegiate accolades, he isn't expected to make the regular season roster, although a two-way deal... Read More
Montrezl Harrell Officially A Sixer
Free-agent forward/center Montrezl Harrell is officially a Sixer, according to a press release from the team. The deal is worth over $5 million, and the second year of the contract is a player option. The 28-year-old has an impressive resume, posting career averages of 12.9 points and 5.3 rebounds while earning the Sixth Man of... Read More
Chiefs Put Trent McDuffie On Injured Reserve
The Kansas City Chiefs placed first-round rookie cornerback Trent McDuffie (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. He'll now miss at least the next four games in his rookie season. Before getting injured in the season-opening blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals, the 22-year-old played 32 defensive snaps. The Chiefs will be looking for the likes... Read More
Celtics Sign Justin Jackson To Exhibit 10 Deal
Free-agent forward Justin Jackson agreed to an exhibit 10 deal with the Celtics. He was drafted with the No. 15 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and spent his first few seasons in Sacramento. Since then, he's made stops in Dallas, OKC, Milwaukee, Boston, and Phoenix. Although Jackson hasn't found a permanent home since entering... Read More
Colts Sign Chase McLaughlin, Lucas Havrisik
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent kickers Chase McLaughlin and Lucas Havrisik to their practice squad on Tuesday after waiving Rodrigo Blankenship, according to sources. McLaughlin went 5-for-6 on field goals and 11-for-11 on extra points in four games for the Colts in 2019, while Havrisik spent time with the team in rookie camp. The Colts... Read More
Hawks Add Jarrett Culver On A Two-Way Deal
Free-agent guard Jarrett Culver agreed to a two-way contract with Atlanta. The Timberwolves took Culver with the No. 6 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft. He spent two seasons in Minnesota before he was shipped to Memphis in August 2021. However, the 23-year-old didn't meet expectations with either club, averaging 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds... Read More
Jake Layman Agrees To Camp Deal With Boston
Free-agent forward Jake Layman signed a training camp deal with the Boston Celtics. As a result, he will compete for a roster spot leading up to the regular season. The 28-year-old has been in the NBA for six seasons, making stops in Portland and Minnesota. During that span, he's averaged 4.8 points and 1.7 rebounds.... Read More
Jordan Goodwin Lands Exhibit 10 Deal With Wizards
Free-agent guard Jordan Goodwin signed an exhibit 10 deal with Washington. Goodwin went undrafted in 2021 and spent most of last season with the Capital City Go-Go and averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He also played two games with the Wizards, signing a 10-day contract with the team back in December. The... Read More
49ers Work Out Multiple Running Backs
The San Francisco 49ers are in search of more depth at the running back position. They recently lost Elijah Mitchell (knee) who is expected to miss roughly two months of action. That being said, the 49ers want to add some depth behind Jeff Wilson Jr. on their roster. On Tuesday, they worked out Devonta Freeman,... Read More
Latavius Murray Joins Saints
The New Orleans Saints have signed running back Latavius Murray to their practice squad. This doesn't come as a surprise after Mark Ingram II struggled in Week 1, while Alvin Kamara (ribs) continues to deal with a lingering injury. Murray spent two seasons with New Orleans before joining the Baltimore Ravens last season. In 14... Read More
Brandon Lowe Goes On The Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) on the 10-day injured list with lower back discomfort on Tuesday and recalled catcher Rene Pinto from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The injured list move is retroactive to Sept. 12. Lowe can return from the injured list on Sept. 22, but it remains... Read More
Avisail Garcia Heads To Injured List
The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and called up infield prospect Jordan Groshans from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. With time running out in the regular season, there's a good chance we won't see Garcia again in 2022. He's hit a disappointing .230/.267/.316 with seven... Read More
Jasson Dominguez Promoted To Double-A
The New York Yankees promoted outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez from High-A Hudson Valley to Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. The Yankees also promoted first baseman Tyler Hardman from Hudson Valley to Somerset while placing Everson Pereira on the seven-day injured list at Somerset. Dominguez is the Yankees No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he will... Read More
Colts Waive Rodrigo Blankenship
The Indianapolis Colts have waived kicker Rodrigo Blankenship after he missed a game-winning field goal in the team's season-opening tie with the Houston Texans. The 25-year-old made 2-of-3 field goals and both of his extra-point attempts in Week 1, with his longest kick being 45 yards. Since his rookie season in 2020, Blankenship has made... Read More
Falcons Sign Anthony Firkser To 53-Man Roster
The Atlanta Falcons have signed tight end Anthony Firkser to the 53-man roster after he was elevated from the practice squad last week. The 27-year-old caught one pass for six yards in the season opener, as he was one of three different tight ends to get a target in Week 1. Kyle Pitts will lead... Read More
Marlins Calling Up Jordan Groshans
The Miami Marlins will select infielder Jordan Groshans' contract from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of the team's game on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to sources. Groshans, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was hitting .301/.399/.416 with an .814 OPS, two home runs, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base in... Read More
Luis Ortiz Making MLB Debut In Game 2 Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Luis Ortiz has been called up from the minors and will make his major league debut in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Derek Shelton. Ortiz is the team's No. 30 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and went a combined 5-9 with a 4.56 ERA, 1.14 WHIP,... Read More
Royce Freeman Rejoins Texans
The Houston Texans have decided to bring back running back Royce Freeman. This is the second time the Texans have brought back Freeman since cutting him in late August. The veteran back is expected to stay on the practice squad for now. However, Freeman could quickly join the mix, assuming things don't get better for... Read More
Matt Ammendola Signs With Chiefs Practice Squad
The Kansas City Chiefs signed former New York Jets kicker Matt Ammendola to their practice squad on Monday. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker injured his ankle during a Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals and his status is questionable for Week 2's Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers. If Butker isn't ready to... Read More
Jon Gray Activated And Starting Monday
The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jon Gray (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Tyson Miller to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Gray will make his return to the rotation on Monday against the Miami Marlins in the second game of a doubleheader after being sidelined since early August... Read More
Cooper Criswell Brought Up To Start Monday
The Tampa Bay Rays added right-hander Cooper Criswell to their active roster on Monday and also added right-handers Javy Guerra and Kevin Herget to the active roster. In corresponding moves, the Rays optioned right-handers Calvin Faucher and Luis Patino to Triple-A Durham and placed left-hander Brooks Raley on the restricted list. Criswell is scheduled to... Read More
Red Sox Claim Yu Chang Off Waivers
The Boston Red Sox claimed infielder Yu Chang off waivers on Monday. The 27-year-old was previously with the Tampa Bay Rays and has played for two other teams this season, hitting .216 with a .280 on-base percentage and four home runs in 164 total plate appearances. With experience at all four infield positions, he'll give... Read More
Jose Trevino Reinstated From Paternity List
The New York Yankees reinstated catcher Jose Trevino from the paternity list on Monday. Trevino has enjoyed a solid season at the plate for the Yankees and fantasy managers this season, batting .254 with a .290 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. He's logged 307 plate appearances so far in... Read More
Orioles Claim Cam Gallagher Off Waivers From Padres
The Baltimore Orioles claimed catcher Cam Gallagher off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The six-year MLB veteran with the Kansas City Royals last played with the Padres farm system. He'll be Baltimore's third catcher on the 40-man roster behind rookie Adley Rutschmann and Robinson Chirinos. In... Read More
Giants Give Wilmer Flores Two-Year Extension
The San Francisco Giants and infielder Wilmer Flores agreed on a two-year contract extension on Monday with a mutual option for the 2025 season, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, and it's pending a physical. In his third season with the Giants in 2022, Flores is hitting .235/.319/.414 with... Read More
Brent Honeywell Jr. Reinstated From 60-Day Injured List
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list and then outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. The oft-injured hurler will continue rehabbing in the minors and has a small chance of being called up before the regular season is up.
Chris Archer Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Archer (pectoral) has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The veteran right-hander exited his start on Saturday against the Guardians early with pectoral tightness. He should be activated in time to cap off the regular season for the Twins. Minnesota selected the contract of Jharel Cotton from Triple-A St.... Read More
