Eric Lauer Activated From DL, Starting Thursday

The San Diego Padres activated starting pitcher Eric Lauer (forearm) from the 10-day disabled list, and he will start against the Rockies on Thursday. Pitcher Colton Brewer was optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. The rookie left-hander is not a recommended streamer against the Rockies, even at Petco Park. Lauer last pitched […]

Diamondbacks To Acquire Chris Stewart

The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring catcher Chris Stewart from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Robert Murray. The veteran catcher has three hits in 14 at-bats (.214) with the Braves this season with three RBI. Arizona already has three catchers on the active roster, so it's fair to say that Stewart won't […]

Josh Donaldson Homers In Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) homered in six innings in his rehab start for Single-A Dunedin on Thursday. He also was charged with an error. Donaldson remains a candidate to be traded by the deadline on Friday. He's been a bust for fantasy owners, playing in just 36 games while hitting .234 […]

Matt Shoemaker Could Start Next Week

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (shoulder) will rejoin the team and could start "early next week," according to manager Mike Scioscia. He could be facing the Rangers on the road in just his second start of the season after having forearm surgery earlier this year. Shoemaker probably shouldn't be started immediately upon his […]

Hector Neris Back In Mix For Saves

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris, who was sent to the minors twice in the middle of the season, struck out two hitters on seven total pitches with the go-ahead run on second base on Wednesday night and appears to be back in the mix in the late innings in high-leverage situations. He has allowed […]

Dustin Pedroia To Be Re-Evaluated Sept. 7

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will return to Boston on Sept. 5 and will be re-evaluated by the team on Sept. 7. Pedroia has had just 11 at-bats due to knee issues in 2018 and remains a long shot to play again this season, even in the postseason. That's the main reason […]

Shohei Ohtani To Take Mound On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will return to the mound and start on Sunday against the Astros. The Japanese two-way star has been much more valuable to fantasy owners as a pitcher this year, so this is great news for those that hung onto him. The right-hander hasn't made a start since […]

Gary Sanchez Expected To Be Activated Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) is expected to be activated from the disabled list when rosters expand on Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Sanchez has really struggled with a .188 average in his 245 at-bats, and he's also been out since July 23. He's still valuable at a weak fantasy position because […]

Mike Montgomery Activated From DL, Starting Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list in order to start against the Braves on Thursday. Pitchers Alec Mills and James Norwood have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa in corresponding moves. The left-handed Montgomery has been decent as a deep league streaming option this year, going 4-4 […]

Dwayne Allen Takes Pay Cut

New England Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen agreed to reduce his contract in 2018. He was due $4.5 million with a $5 million salary cap hit, but that will now be lowered. Allen had just 10 catches for 86 yards and one score in his first season with New England in 2017. He isn't fantasy […]

Cubs Acquire Bobby Wilson

The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Bobby Wilson from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in exchange for catcher Chris Gimenez and a player to be named later or cash considerations. Wilson has been on the disabled list since last week with a sprained right ankle and was hitting just .178 with a .523 OPS in 47 […]

Michael Wacha To Play Catch Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) had what manager Mike Shildt called "a bit of a mild setback" when he left his rehab start this week with fatigue. Wacha will resume playing catch on Friday, throw a bullpen session and then possibly resume his rehab assignment next week. Wacha was a must-own in […]

Didi Gregorius Listed As Day-To-Day

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel), who took the day off Thursday, is day-to-day. However, he's not ready to commit to Gregorius returning on Monday against the A's. Gregorius is on the right track to return from the disabled list next week, though. His fantasy owners will be thrilled to […]

Bucs Release Charles Sims

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released running back Charles Sims (knee) with an injury settlement on Thursday. Sims was ruled out for the season when he was placed on Injured Reserve last week. Peyton Barber will enter the year as the team's lead back and is the one to own for fantasy owners, although promising rookie […]

Rob Gronkowski Restructures Deal

The New England Patriots restructured tight end Rob Gronkowski's deal on Thursday to add $4.3 million. He'll receive $1 million in per-game bonuses and $3.3 million in incentives that will boost the maximum value of his deal to $13.050 million. It seemed like only a matter of time that this would happen. The elite tight […]

Jose Iglesias Going On DL

The Detroit Tigers placed shortstop Jose Iglesias (abdomen) on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday with a lower abdominal strain and recalled infielder Dawel Lugo from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Iglesias should be able to return at some point in September, but his timetable for a return is unknown. He's mainly been an […]

Eddie Rosario Leaves Game Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (quadriceps) left the game early on Thursday with a right quadriceps strain. Rosario had a single in two plate appearances before leaving. He's been great for his fantasy owners this year, hitting .292 with 22 long balls, 83 runs scored, 74 RBI and eight stolen bases. Losing him for any […]

Mariners Acquire Kris Negron

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto announced on Thursday that the team acquired infielder/outfielder Kris Negron from the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations. He will be assigned to Triple-A Tacoma. Negron played in just 16 games for the D-backs the last two years. He was hitting .283 with 15 home runs, 45 RBI and […]

Amara Darboh To Play Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Amara Darboh (clavicle, hip), who has missed significant time this summer, will take the field for the preseason finale on Thursday. Darboh could help his cause for a roster spot with a good performance on Thursday as he attempts to beat out veteran wideout Brandon Marshall. Despite the missed time this […]

Matt Shoemaker Could Be Back This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) could come off the disabled list as early as this weekend after making a rehab start this week. Shoemaker went four innings with High-A Inland Empire, but it's unknown if he'll be a starter or a reliever when he returns. The right-hander has only made one start […]

Eloy Jimenez's Camp Unhappy He's Not In Majors

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez and his agents Nelson Montes De Oca and Paul Kinzer are unhappy that their client will not play in the major leagues in 2018. Jimenez is hitting .370 after 50 games with Triple-A Charlotte and recently said "I'm ready." “I don’t see what boxes he needs to check […]

Sony Michel's Week 1 Availability In Doubt?

The New England Patriots don't feel as strongly about rookie running back Sony Michel's (knee) Week 1 availability as they do about Rex Burkhead's (knee). Michel has missed valuable time in training camp and the preseason because of his injury, and he was likely third on the depth chart, at best, behind Burkhead and James […]

Lions May Be Showcasing Ameer Abdullah For A Trade

The Detroit Lions have been giving running back Ameer Abdullah a lot of run with the first-team offense in the preseason and training camp, and it may be so that they can showcase him to teams for a potential trade. Abdullah is currently behind LeGarrette Blount, rookie Kerryon Johnson and third-down back Theo Riddick on […]

Rams Restructure Robert Woods' Deal

The Los Angeles Rams restructured the deals of wide receiver Robert Woods and offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth on Thursday to help clear $7 million in salary cap space in 2018, according to a source. It's another suggestion that the team may be close to signing defensive tackle Aaron Donald to a lucrative contract extension. It's […]

Sam Darnold Learning From Mistakes

One of the reasons why New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to start in Week 1 is that he has learned from his mistakes quickly in training camp and the preseason. “He learns from his mistakes, that’s the biggest thing,” head coach Todd Bowles said from his office earlier this week. “He […]

Eugenio Suarez Scratched Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (back) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday with a mid back spasm. Brandon Dixon replaced Suarez at third base and is hitting seventh against Brewers starter Wade Miley. It looks like this is just a minor ailment. Consider him day-to-day. Suarez has been an excellent value pick this […]

Elvis Dumervil Announces Retirement

Former Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens defensive end Elvis Dumervil announced his retirement on Thursday. The 34-year-old lasted 12 seasons in the NFL and entered the league as a fourth-round pick by the Broncos in 2006. He received first-team All-Pro selections twice and made five Pro Bowls. Dumervil ends his career with 105.5 sacks, which […]

Jets Interested In Khalil Mack

One of the teams shopping for Oakland Raiders All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack is the New York Jets, according to the New York Daily News. However, the Raiders have shown no indication that they would entertain the notion of trading Mack, as they are asking for at least two first-round picks in return, which is […]

Robert Stephenson Lands On DL

The Cincinnati Reds placed starting pitcher Robert Stephenson (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday with shoulder tendinitis. The move is retroactive to Monday, Aug. 27. Stephenson has been bad in four outings (three starts) for the Reds this year, going 0-2 with a 9.26 ERA, 2.49 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 11 2/3 […]

Julio Urias Moved To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (shoulder) has been moved to Triple-A Oklahoma City on his rehab assignment. Urias is getting closer to a return following his rehab from left shoulder surgery. In the long run, Urias is a big-time starting pitcher prospect, but he's expected to pitch out of the bullpen to close […]