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Mallex Smith Back From DL
The Tampa Bay Rays activated outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) from the disabled list on Monday. Smith should immediately go back to a starting role on Monday and should be owned in most fantasy leagues, mainly for his speed. Smith has hit well this year, batting .307/.377/.433 with two homers, 31 RBI, 50 runs scored and […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCharlie Morton Expected To Throw Bullpen Soon
Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (shoulder) has played catch the last two days and is expected to throw a bullpen session either Tuesday or Wednesday. Manager A.J. Hinch said that the team is still hoping that Morton can return from the disabled list and start on Saturday against the Red Sox. Morton's injury was […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoElias Diaz Not Available Yet
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) is "not available quite yet," according to manager Clint Hurdle. Diaz was injured on Friday and hasn't played since. He's been great as Francisco Cervelli's backup, hitting .286 with nine home runs and 30 RBI in 234 at-bats in 2018. He's day-to-day for now.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSeth Romero Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Seth Romero (elbow), the team's first-round pick last year, had Tommy John surgery last week. Romero is listed by MLB.com as the team's No. 7 prospect. The left-handed will likely be out for all of the 2018 season, which is a setback in his development.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Wieters Still Bothered By Groin
Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is still bothered by a nagging groin injury and isn't playing on Monday. Manager Dave Martinez said Wieters is available to pinch hit and catch for an inning if needed. The Nats are being cautious with Wieters, who is bothered by the groin when running. Pedro Severino is behind […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJoe Ross To Be Activated Tuesday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday and could start a game soon, according to manager Dave Martinez. The younger brother of Tyson Ross, Joe hasn't pitched in the majors all year. The right-hander went 5-3 with a 5.01 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoVictor Robles To Come Up Tuesday
Washington Nationals outfield prospect Victor Robles, the team's No. 1 prospect, will be called up from the minors on Tuesday. With the Nationals unlikely to make the postseason, manager Dave Martinez said he wants to see Robles play. That doesn't mean the prospect will see the field every day, though. The 21-year-old has dealt with […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAdam Wainwright To Return And Start Monday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) will come off the disabled list to start against the Pirates next Monday, according to manager Mike Shildt. Luke Weaver and Daniel Poncedeleon will move back to the bullpen. The veteran right-hander tossed 17 scoreless innings on his rehab assignment, but he's been out since May 23 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRed Sox To Activate Rafael Devers, Add Brandon Phillips
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday, and the team will also recall second baseman Brandon Phillips from the minors. Devers has hit .242 with 16 home runs, 55 RBI and five steals as the team's main third baseman this year. He should return to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDavid Price Likely To Start Friday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) will "most likely" start on Friday against the Astros. Price was drilled on his wrist by a line drive in his start last week, but he appears to be fine. Houston is a tough matchup, but Price has pitched so well this year that he has become […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAngels Not Worried About Shohei Ohtani's Velocity Dip
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (back) showed diminished velocity in his return to the mound against the Astros on Sunday night, but the team doesn't think it's related to the sprained elbow ligament that kept Ohtani off the mound for around three months. The Japanese righty's fastball dropped from 96-97 mph to 91-92 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAndrew Miller Resumes Throwing Program
Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said relief pitcher Andrew Miller (shoulder) has resumed a throwing program and threw long toss up to 75 feet on flat ground on Sunday. Miller was put on the 10-day disabled list on Aug. 27 but isn't expected to miss much more than the minimum time required. The left-hander […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoIndians Put Josh Donaldson On DL
The Cleveland Indians placed third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. The move is retroactive to Sept. 1. He will play third base and bat second for Triple-A Columbus on Monday. Donaldson was making some progress on a rehab assignment with Toronto before being traded to the Indians, so there's […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJonathan Williams Joins Practice Squad
New Orleans Saints running back Jonathan Williams agreed to join the team's practice squad after not making the 53-man roster. Williams just hasn't been able to make an impact as a depth option for New Orleans, but they'll keep him around just in case. Mike Gillislee will be a short-yardage/goal-line option behind Alvin Kamara to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoColts Visit With Fitzgerald Toussaint
The Indianapolis Colts hosted free-agent running back Fitzgerald Toussaint for a visit on Sunday, according to a source. Marlon Mack is highly questionable for Week 1 for the Colts, so Indy will kick the tires for running back depth. With Robert Turbin suspended to start the season, Jordan Wilkins and Christine Michael could share the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRobert Griffin III To Start As Joe Flacco's Backup
The Baltimore Ravens plan is to have quarterback Robert Griffin III as the No. 2 behind Joe Flacco to enter the regular season. That means that rookie Lamar Jackson will get to sit and learn as the No. 3 QB. Jackson flashed his playmaking ability in the preseason and in training camp, but he still […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBears Expect Khalil Mack To Play In Week 1
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is hoping that newly-acquired defensive end Khalil Mack will be ready to play in Week 1 on Sunday night against the division-rival Packers. Mack was traded by the Raiders and makes Chicago's defense a scary sleeper pick in fantasy leagues. He has proven to be one of the league's […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAdam Shaheen To Be Put On IR
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace said tight end Adam Shaheen (ankle, foot) will be put on Injured Reserve. Shaheen had a promising end to his rookie season, but he won't be able to return until after Week 8 this year. You can leave him on the waiver wire. Trey Burton should be the team's […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSony Michel Takes Part In Practice Sunday
New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) took part in positional drills on Sunday. While Michel could still be inactive for Week 1 of the regular season, it's a good sign that he's back at practice. Michel might have the most upside of anyone in New England's backfield, but he's currently behind Rex […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMike Gesicki Ready For Starter's Role
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said on Sunday that rookie tight end Mike Gesicki is ready for a starter's role on offense. Gesicki should have a huge role in his rookie season, especially with receiver DeVante Adams injured. The long-term upside is huge, but Gesicki could also be very touchdown-dependent in 2018. Consider him […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCarson Wentz Not Cleared For Contact
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has yet to be cleared for contact. While not official yet, Wentz is fully expected to be ruled out for the season opener on Thursday against the Falcons. He could also miss Week 2. Wentz's stock as a QB1 has fallen due to his slow rehab from knee surgery, […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJay Ajayi To Be Ready For Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said running back Jay Ajayi will practice this week and will be ready for the season opener against the Falcons on Thursday. Ajayi should be good to go but may be eased into Week 1. Still, he should be used as an RB2 in the season opener in all […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTanner Gentry Joining Practice Squad
Chicago Bears wide receiver Tanner Gentry is joining the practice squad after he didn't make the 53-man roster. In four games with the Bears in his rookie season, Gentry had only three receptions for 35 yards. He can obviously be ignored by fantasy owners.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRoc Thomas To Open Season As Fourth RB
Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas has made the team's final 53-man roster as the fourth running back on the depth chart. He'll be behind Dalvin Cook, Latavius Murray and fellow rookie Michael Boone. Thomas will be fighting for scraps and special teams work, so he's not an option in redraft leagues unless injuries […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBrandon Marshall Makes Final Roster
Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall made the team's final 53-man roster. Marshall is a shell of his former self but has opportunity to carve out a role behind Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett. Marshall is, at best, a late-round flier with hopes that he becomes a red-zone target for quarterback Brandon Marshall. There […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoElijhaa Penny Among Final Cuts
Arizona Cardinals running back Elijhaa Penny was among the team's final roster cuts on Saturday. Behind bell-cow back David Johnson, the Cardinals will go with rookie Chase Edmunds and TJ Logan. Penny is a candidate to join the practice squad.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoEd Dickson Put On NFI, Austin Davis To IR
The Seattle Seahawks placed tight end Ed Dickson (quadriceps) on the reserve/Non-Football Injury list on Saturday and also placed quarterback Austin Davis on Injured Reserve, according to a source. Dickson will now miss the first six games of the season. Nick Vannett will be the main pass-catching tight end but will share time with rookie […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBills Waive Nick O'Leary
The Buffalo Bills waived tight end Nick O'Leary on Saturday. The team will go with Charles Clay, Jason Croom, Logan Thomas and Khari Lee at the position. O'Leary was the top backup to Clay last year and had a career-high 22 catches.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJermaine Gresham Activated From PUP List
Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday. Gresham can now return to practice and is expected to be back within six games. It's unlikely that Gresham will be ready for the season opener, and Ricky Seals-Jones is the tight end to target anyway in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPatriots Cut Brandon Bolden, Riley McCarron
The New England Patriots cut running back Brandon Bolden, wide receiver Riley McCarron and tight end Will Tye on Saturday. McCarron is a surprising cut because of his youth, but he wasn't able to win a spot and help out with depth with Julian Edelman suspended the first four games. Both McCarron and Bolden could […]
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