Francisco Alvarez Not Starting Against Cubs

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez is taking the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. With Alvarez out, Omar Narvaez will do the catching and will hit in the eight-hole against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. It's just a regular day off for Alvarez, who has become the team's regular backstop by […]

Salvador Perez Back Behind The Plate Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) is doing the catching and is batting cleanup for the Royals on Tuesday against right-hander Kutter Crawford and the Boston Red Sox. Perez suffered a left-hand bruise after getting hit by a pitch on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, but he's fine now and ready to roll. The […]

Sean Murphy Resting Up

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy won't start the game for the Braves on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Travis d'Arnaud is catching right-hander Yonny Chirinos and will hit fifth in the batting order against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. The Braves continue to keep the 28-year-old fresh behind the plate as he splits playing time with […]

Austin Hays Back In O's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in left field and batting cleanup against the visiting Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Hays has missed the last two games due to general soreness, but he'll return for fantasy managers on Tuesday after the team's scheduled off day […]

Chas McCormick Absent From Astros Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is taking the day off on Tuesday with the team facing the Baltimore Orioles. Jake Meyers is in center field and is batting eighth in the order against Orioles rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Yordan Alvarez is in left field and Yainer Diaz draws into the lineup as the designated hitter. […]

Tyler Stephenson Getting A Breather Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is taking the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Miami Marlins. In his absence, Luke Maile is doing the catching and is hitting ninth against Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett. Stephenson's disappointing 2023 campaign continues, as he's now gone 10-for-52 (.192) with a homer, a double, two RBI, 12 strikeouts […]

Jorge Soler Hitting Leadoff Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff for the Fish on Tuesday against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luke Weaver. It will be Soler's first time batting leadoff for Miami in 2023, and he'll push the hit machine Luis Arraez to the two-hole. The 31-year-old Cuban slugger has just one […]

Javier Baez Back In Action Against Twins

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (personal) is back at shortstop and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Tuesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray. Baez was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a death in the family and is just now returning on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Puerto Rican slugger has […]

Max Kepler Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (foot) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Kepler was hit by a pitch on his right foot late in Monday's game and had to leave the contest, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that he's out on Tuesday, especially with the Twins […]

Kevin Kiermaier Put On 10-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 7) with a right-elbow laceration on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Nathan Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Kiermaier was injured on Sunday while crashing into the outfield wall and required stitches for his laceration. The 33-year-old […]

Bryan Woo Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed rookie right-hander Bryan Woo (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 5) on Tuesday with right-forearm inflammation and recalled right-hander Ryder Ryan from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The M's also claimed right-hander Ryan Jensen off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and designated right-hander Matt Festa for assignment. […]

Shane McClanahan Unlikely To Pitch Again This Year

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (forearm) is unlikely to pitch again this year. "Highly unlikely he will pitch again this year but again, I'm speaking out of turn until Dr. Meister weighs in and then when Shane makes a decision," manager Kevin Cash said on Tuesday. McClanahan visited with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los […]

Mariners Calling Up Pitching Prospect Emerson Hancock

The Seattle Mariners are calling up top pitching prospect Emerson Hancock on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Per MLB Pipeline, Hancock is the club's No. 4 overall prospect. The 24-year-old right-hander will bypass Triple-A and will get the call to the big leagues after going 11-5 with a 4.32 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, […]

Saints Expected To Add Running Back Kareem Hunt

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign both free-agent running back Kareem Hunt and linebacker Anthony Barr if they are able to pass their physicals, according to sources. The Saints recently had a visit with Hunt and are expected to add him to their crowded backfield to help fill in with Alvin Kamara suspended […]

Bo Bichette Has Good Day Monday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) had a good day while working out on Monday. "Great day for him (Monday) where he was moving around with very few symptoms, almost not at all," general manager Ross Atkins said about Bichette. The 25-year-old All-Star shortstop is attempting to return from patellar tendinitis in his right […]

Gregory Santos Returns From Bereavement List

The Chicago White Sox reinstated right-handed reliever Gregory Santos from the bereavement list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Edgar Navarro to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Santos will return to the late-inning bullpen mix in Chicago after being away from the club since Saturday. With Santos away, Bryan Shaw picked up a save on […]

Tyler Glasnow To See Specialist Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back), who was scratched from his start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to back spasms, is scheduled to visit with team specialist Dr. Tom Tollin on Tuesday. The Rays don't expect Glasnow to be sidelined for long, and it's possible that he could return to pitch this […]

Max Kepler Injures Foot

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (foot) injured his right foot in Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers while being hit by a pitch, but he was moving around pretty well and seemed OK after the contest. Kepler broke his pinkie toe on a hit by pitch last year, and it derailed his season, but this […]

Carlos Rodon To Continue Throwing While On Injured List

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (hamstring) landed on the injured list on Monday for the second time this year with a "low-grade" left hamstring strain, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon wanted to pitch through the injury, but the Yankees made the final call to put him on the IL. However, he will continue […]

Scott Alexander To Serve As Opener Tuesday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Scott Alexander is set to serve as the team's opener on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels, with lefty Alex Wood likely coming in behind Alexander as the bulk reliever. Alexander has been pretty solid for the Giants in 2023, and his opening role on Tuesday will be his fifth "start" […]

Colin Selby, Thomas Hatch Being Called Up

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up right-handers Colin Selby and Thomas Hatch from the minors on Tuesday, according to sources. Selby will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. The 25-year-old earned the call-up by posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, six saves, 22 walks and 41 strikeouts in 30 1/3 […]

Pete Alonso Goes Deep Twice In Rout Of Cubs

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso led the way in the team's 11-2 dismantling of the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday night by going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a career-high-tying six RBI and two runs scored. The 28-year-old slugger got going right away with a three-run bomb in the first inning, and the […]

Jonathan Taylor To Be Away From The Team For A Bit

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) received an excused absence from training camp on Tuesday, and he hasn't been with the team since at least Monday. Taylor is away from the team facilities to receive treatment on his surgically repaired ankle. The ankle issue remains a concern for Taylor with […]

K.J. Osborn Set To Play Pivotal Role

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn, who is listed as the No. 2 receiver on the team's first unofficial depth chart at training camp, is the team's F receiver and is set to play a pivotal role in 2023. Osborn has a wide-ranging understanding of each receiver spot, so he would be able to fill […]

Jordan Addison Listed As Backup On Depth Chart

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison is listed as a backup on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp, behind both Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn. There's a lot to like about Addison long term, but fantasy managers may want to temper their expectations for him in his rookie season. Osborn is […]

Kyle Philips Listed As Top Punt Returner

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kyle Philips is listed at the top of the team's unofficial depth chart at punt returner, ahead of Mason Kinsey. Meanwhile, Philips is listed third at one of the receiver spots behind DeAndre Hopkins and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. The 24-year-old former fifth-round selection last year had only eight catches for 78 yards […]

Tyler Lockett Dealing With Minor Tightness

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (undisclosed) mostly worked off to the side at training camp practice on Monday, and head coach Pete Carroll said Lockett is dealing with some minor tightness. The injury doesn't sound very serious, so Lockett should be back at practice sooner than later. Still, don't expect the 30-year-old veteran to […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. Returns To Full-Team Drills

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) returned to full-team drills at training camp for the first time on Monday. Grant isn't guaranteed anything heading into the 2023 regular season, but the Browns signed him 17 months ago expecting him to revive their return game and at least help occasionally on offense. When he's […]

D'Onta Foreman Listed As Second On RB Depth Chart

Chicago Bears running back D'Onta Foreman is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Khalil Herbert on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp. Behind Foreman, the Bears list Trestan Ebner, Travis Homer and then rookie Roschon Johnson. Johnson has the most long-term three-down potential, but Herbert and Foreman easily have the longest […]

Jonathan Taylor Getting Treatment For Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) wasn't on the practice field at training camp on Tuesday because he's getting treatment for the same ankle injury that he dealt with last season. Head coach Shane Steichen said he hopes to see Taylor at training camp eventually. The 24-year-old remains on the Physically Unable to Perform […]