Derek Barnett Gauging The Market To Play Elsewhere

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett is gauging the market for the potential to play elsewhere in 2023, according to sources. The Eagles plan to keep Barnett but also understand that a deep pass-rushing roster limits his playing time. The first-rounder in 2017 should have trade value, but it remains to be seen if the […]

Haason Reddick On Track To Play In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (thumb) said that he tore a ligament in his right thumb but that he's progressing well and doesn't think it will affect his performance. Reddick is on target to play in the season opener in Week 1 against the New England Patriots on Sept. 10. The 28-year-old already had surgery […]

Jalen Guyton To Begin Season On PUP List

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton (knee), who tore his ACL last September in Week 3, will begin the 2023 regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. As such, he will miss at least the first four games and can begin practicing with the team again after two […]

Tyler Huntley Not Expected To Go On Injured Reserve

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that he doesn't expect quarterback Tyler Huntley (hamstring) to go on season-ending Injured Reserve. Huntley, who will serve as Lamar Jackson's backup in 2023 if he's healthy, injured his hamstring in the preseason opener against and didn't play again in the preseason. If the 25-year-old is able to […]

Jets Waive Zonovan Knight Monday

The New York Jets waived running back Zonovan Knight on Monday, according to a source. Knight received some interest on the trade market, which could indicate that a team will claim him on Wednesday. The 22-year-old just couldn't stick around after the Jets added Dalvin Cook in free agency this offseason and rookie Israel Abanikanda […]

Cardinals Won't Name Starting QB Ahead Of Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals cut veteran quarterback Colt McCoy on Monday, but head coach Jonathan Gannon said he won't name a starting QB ahead of the team's Week 1 contest against the Washington Commanders. Gannon is trying to gain a competitive advantage for a Cardinals team that is going to struggle this year, at least until […]

Titans Place Hassan Haskins On Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans placed running back Hassan Haskins (undisclosed) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. Derrick Henry remains Tennessee's workhorse back heading into the 2023 regular season, but the Titans have a dynamic backup now in rookie Tyjae Spears. Behind Spears there is Julius Chestnut and Jacques Patrick. The 23-year-old Haskins was a fourth-round selection […]

Teams Willing To Give Jonathan Taylor A Market Contract

At least two NFL teams are still actively working to construct a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and are respectively making substantive offers, according to a source. The teams are mutually willing to give Taylor a market contract. The Miami Dolphins and a mystery team are in the mix for Taylor's services, […]

Ryan Helsley Could Be Activated Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (forearm) said that if all goes well on Monday and Tuesday, he will likely be activated from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Helsley said one plan calls for him to return on a regimented schedule instead of being available daily. Pitching clean innings on a planned day is […]

Tyler O'Neill Back In Action Against Padres

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) is back in left field and will hit second for the Red Birds on Monday against the visiting San Diego Padres and left-hander Blake Snell. The oft-injured O'Neill was scratched from the lineup for the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday with left-knee discomfort, but he's […]

Adrian Houser Put On 15-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-hander Adrian Houser (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right-elbow effusion and recalled right-hander J.B. Bukauskas from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Houser, who was pulled from his start after just two innings on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, is dealing with fluid buildup in his […]

Bo Bichette Going For MRI Exam

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (quadriceps) is going for an MRI exam on Monday. Bichette was pulled early from Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with right-quadriceps tightness and he's not playing in the series opener on Monday against the Washington Nationals. The Blue Jays apparently pulled Bichette on Sunday out of an abundance […]

Padres Place Yu Darvish On 15-Day Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 26) on Monday with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Matt Waldron from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Darvish has really struggled in his last three starts, allowing 13 earned runs on 23 hits (two homers) while […]

Francisco Mejia To Remain With Rays

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia reportedly accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Durham and will remain with the organization for the time being. Mejia cleared waivers after being designated for assignment recently and will now report to Durham. The 27-year-old backstop remains under team control for next season, but there's a good chance he'll […]

Edwin Diaz Throws Bullpen Session

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (knee) threw his first normal bullpen session on Sunday and feels healthy. "The goal is, I want to pitch this year. The progress has been perfect," Diaz said. The 29-year-old closer was between 93 and 95 mph with his fastball but also wasn't going 100 percent in his […]

Keibert Ruiz Returns To Nationals Lineup

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (head) is back behind the dish doing the catching and is batting cleanup for the Nats on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. A foul tip to Ruiz's mask last week caused him to get light-headed, and he missed two of the three games over the […]

Matt Chapman Hits The Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right middle-finger sprain and recalled infielder Ernie Clement from the minors in a corresponding move. Chapman has been dealing with the issue for two weeks after initially hurting it in a weight-room accident. Clement is starting […]

Bo Bichette Out Against Nationals

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (quadriceps) is not in the team's starting lineup for the start of a series on Monday against the visiting Washington Nationals. Ernie Clement will draw the start at the 6 instead and will hit in the eighth spot against Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Bichette was forced from Sunday's game […]

Rafael Devers Back In Monday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (wrist) is back at third base and is hitting in the two-hole on Monday against the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Devers was hit by a pitch on his right wrist on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and sat out of the series finale on […]

Red Sox Calling Up Ceddanne Rafaela

The Boston Red Sox are recalling outfield prospect Ceddanne Rafaela from Triple-A Worcester on Monday. Rafaela, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, won't be in the Red Sox's starting lineup on Monday against the Houston Astros, however. The 22-year-old earned his first major-league call-up by hitting .302 (134-for-444) with 20 home runs, 31 […]

Chris Paddack Building Up His Arm

Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack (elbow) threw two innings of live batting practice in Florida last week and will ramp up to three innings this week. Paddack is attempting to return after his second Tommy John procedure, but it remains to be seen what his next step will be if he has a successful simulated […]

C.J. Cron Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains sore and has not resumed baseball activities. Fantasy managers should not expect Cron to come off the 10-day injured when he's eligible after landing on the IL on Aug. 18 due to lower-back inflammation. The Angels called up this year's first-rounder, Nolan Schanuel, to help replace […]

Cal Quantrill Expected To Return This Week

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) is expected to return from the 15-day injured list by Sept. 1, which will give the team more starting-rotation options down the stretch. Quantrill looked great in his fourth minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, giving up two runs in 7 1/3 innings while striking out six […]

Ryan Pepiot Could Start Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to list a starter for Wednesday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it would be right-hander Ryan Pepiot's day to pitch. Pepiot served as the team's 27th man for a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians last week and was sent back to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, but he's […]

Merrill Kelly Lined Up To Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (hamstring) is scheduled to make his next start on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Kelly won't have to miss a turn in the starting rotation after he left his most recent start with cramping in his right hamstring. The 34-year-old has been having an excellent season, but he'll […]

Carlos Correa Continues To Fight Through Plantar Fasciitis

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) never went on the injured list after he was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his left foot in late May, but it's still affecting him in a big way despite currently being on an 18-game on-base streak with an .882 OPS. "Every step is a struggle. It's not easy […]

Braves Call Up Pitching Prospect Darius Vines

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitching prospect Darius Vines from the minors on Monday and optioned left-hander Jared Schuster to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Per MLB Pipeline, Vines is Atlanta's No. 10 prospect. The 25-year-old has only made nine starts in the minors this year in the Rookie League and High-A Rome and […]

Ozzie Albies Returns From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned infielder Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Albies should be back in Monday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, but fantasy managers will want to check back later for confirmation. The 26-year-old […]

Michael Kopech To Start Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech (leg) will make his scheduled start on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles on the road. Kopech left his last outing early last Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners due to leg cramps, but he won't end up missing his turn in the rotation this week. It will also be a […]

Chad Green To Be Activated Soon

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Chad Green (elbow, head), who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery in May of 2022, was hit in the head by a throw from his catcher in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Aug. 8. He cleared the concussion protocol and returned to the mound […]