Elly De La Cruz Hitting Eighth Against Tigers

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Elly De La Cruz is starting at shortstop and is hitting eighth in the batting order on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Reese Olson. De La Cruz has burst onto the major-league scene this year and helped the Reds surprisingly compete for a wild-card spot, but he's gone just […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Starting On The Bench

Cincinnati Reds rookie third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand will start Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers on the bench for the third time in the last four games. Spencer Steer is starting at third base and batting third, while Jake Fraley is the designated hitter and batting leadoff against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. Now that Fraley […]

Christian Yelich Still On The Bench

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) remains sidelined on Thursday against the visiting Miami Marlins. Tyrone Taylor is making another start in left field and is batting eighth in the order against Marlins right-hander Eury Perez. Yelich is apparently improving and did some baseball activities this week, but he hasn't played since last Friday due […]

Mark Canha Remains Out Against Marlins

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Mark Canha (wrist) remains out of action on Thursday with the team taking on the visiting Miami Marlins. Canha received a cortisone injection in his sore left wrist on Wednesday and will continue to be held out until he feels better. He should be considered day-to-day for now, and the hope is […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Not In Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dane Myers will draw the start in center field and bat in the eight-hole against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. Chisholm injured his right knee while grounding into a double play in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Milwaukee […]

Alek Manoah Not Ready To Compete

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah, an All-Star a year ago, has been shut down for the rest of the season after struggling and being sent to the minor leagues two separate times. "At the current time he feels like he's not ready to compete so we're going to respect that and kind of move […]

Jasson Dominguez To Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow to fix a torn UCL and is expected to be out for nine to 10 months, according to manager Aaron Boone. Dominguez, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, recently made his major-league debut and went 8-for-31 […]

Diontae Johnson Says He's Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) said there's no firm timeline for his return after injuring his hamstring in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and he's calling himself "day-to-day." He said he's doing better after not really being able to walk the first couple days after the injury. A day-to-day […]

Aaron Rodgers Hints At Coming Back

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) wrote in a post on social media that he is "completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions" after tearing his left Achilles in the Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. "The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet […]

Rams Signing Brett Rypien To The Active Roster

The Los Angeles Rams are signing quarterback Brett Rypien to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad on Thursday, according to a source. Rypien's signing comes a day after the Rams placed rookie quarterback Stetson Bennett on the Non-Football Injury list for undisclosed reasons. With Bennett out for a bit, Rypien, 27, will serve […]

De'Von Achane Looks To Be Past Shoulder Injury

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) put in a full practice on Wednesday. Achane was held out of the Week 1 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Chargers as a precaution, but it would be a surprise if he doesn't make his NFL debut in Week 2 this Sunday night against the division-rival […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Falling Down The Depth Chart?

The New England Patriots signed wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to be their best receiver in the offseason, but the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles told us he's their fourth, and maybe fifth, best receiver. The Patriots benched Smith-Schuster for their final drive and opted for Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas. "We […]

Tejay Antone Suffering From Elbow Discomfort

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (elbow) left his outing on Wednesday night against the Detroit Tigers with right-elbow discomfort. Before leaving, Antone allowed a walk and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning to pick up his first hold of the season. That's where the good news ends. The 29-year-old recently made his […]

Brett Baty Leaves Early With Groin Soreness

New York Mets rookie third baseman Brett Baty (groin) left Wednesday's game early against the Arizona Diamondbacks with left-groin soreness, according to the team. Baty didn't record a hit in his previous five games, but he managed to go 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk on Wednesday before being pulled due to his […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Dealing With Knee Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (knee) left Wednesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers with right-knee discomfort, according to the team. Garrett Hampson moved from shortstop to center field to replace Chisholm in the eventual 2-0 win. Before leaving prematurely, Chisholm was hitless in his two at-bats to drop his […]

Ryan Mountcastle Going For Imaging Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) said his left shoulder is feeling "not great" after leaving the game on Wednesday early against the St. Louis Cardinals, and there is some concern about his injury. He's hopeful that it will feel better on Thursday, but he'll undergo imaging tests to make sure after feeling a […]

Orioles To Call Up Heston Kjerstad

Baltimore Orioles first base prospect Heston Kjerstad is being recalled from the minor leagues, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) suffered a minor injury in Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and is being considered day-to-day, but Kjerstad will over the Orioles some extra depth at the position […]

Seahawks To Be Short-Handed On Offensive Line

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that offensive tackles Charles Cross (toe) and Abe Lucas (knee) are "hurting" and that it will be hard for them to play in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. Carroll also said it's probably unrealistic for newly signed Jason Peters to be ready to play by this Sunday. […]

Jamal Adams Back At Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant. It's a milestone day for Adams, who hadn't practiced or played since tearing his quadriceps tendon in Week 1 of the 2022 campaign. The Seahawks will no doubt take it slow with the 27-year-old star safety and […]

Joey Bosa Already On The Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) is already on the Week 2 injury report and was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Bosa is dealing with some hamstring soreness after the team's Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins. It doesn't sound like anything serious, but with a player with such […]

Joe Kelly Activated From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Joe Kelly (forearm) from the injured list on Wednesday and optioned rookie right-hander Kyle Hurt back to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Hurt, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, looked good in his major-league debut out of the bullpen on Tuesday night against the […]

Sandy Alcantara Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that right-hander Sandy Alcantara's (forearm) MRI exam revealed a UCL sprain in his right forearm/elbow. Schumaker was non-committal about Alcantara's return this year but noted "watching him throw is a good thing. It's a progression. We're going to watch it every day and go from there." Last year's National […]

Ryan Mountcastle Injured Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) left Wednesday's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals with left-shoulder discomfort in the third inning. He was replaced by pinch-hitter Ramon Urias. Before leaving the contest, Mountcastle walked in his only plate appearance. The 26-year-old's injury didn't look very serious, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day […]

Drew Ogletree Still In Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts tight end Drew Ogletree (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday. It's not a good start to the week, but the 25-year-old second-year tight end still has a few more days to get the green light to play in Week 2 against the Houston Texans this Sunday. In his NFL debut […]

Cordarrelle Patterson A Full Participant In Practice

Atlanta Falcons running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Patterson was held out of the Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers with a soft-tissue injury in his thigh, but he's clearly improved and should be able to make his 2023 debut in Week 2 this Sunday against the […]

Robert Saleh Not Expecting Aaron Rodgers To Retire

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said he would be surprised if quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) hangs up his cleats after tearing his left Achilles in the Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. "I'd be shocked if this is the way he's going to go out," Saleh said Wednesday. Rodgers […]

Dalton Schultz Puts In Limited Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (thigh) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Schultz's status is one to watch heading into the weekend, but the fact that he even practiced at all is a good sign for his availability heading into Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts. The 27-year-old's debut with the […]

John Metchie III Returns To Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (hamstring) returned to the practice field in a limited capacity on Wednesday. The Texans placed receiver Noah Brown (groin) on the short-term Injured Reserve on Wednesday, so over the next four games, Metchie and rookie Tank Dell will have an opportunity for bigger roles in the passing game […]

Brandin Cooks Has A Chance To Play In Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, but head coach Mike McCarthy said the veteran wideout is doing "OK" and thinks he'll do a little more on Thursday. There is a chance that Cooks will be able to play in Week 2 on Sunday against the […]

James Conner Limited With Calf Ailment

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (calf) finds himself on the initial injury report for Week 2 and was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. The fact that he's on the practice field at all early in the week is a sign that Conner should be good to go for a Week 2 […]