Texans Sign Nick Vannett

The Houston Texans signed free-agent veteran tight end Nick Vannett to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Vannett continues to bounce around the league and will now join his sixth organization in eight NFL seasons. Last year in nine games (three starts) for the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants, he caught six of nine […]

Brandon Nimmo Not Playing Against Royals

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (quadriceps) said he's at about 90 percent on Wednesday but won't be in the lineup due to left-quadriceps tightness. Nimmo is day-to-day and not particularly worried about the injury, so there's a good chance he'll be back in the lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the Kansas […]

Corey Seager Returning From Injured List Wednesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (thumb) is coming off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and will start against the visiting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Dylan Cease. Seager did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment, but nevertheless, fantasy managers will want to get him right back into their starting lineups. The 29-year-old former […]

Byron Buxton Scratched With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals with right-hamstring tightness. With Buxton sitting, Edouard Julien will serve as the designated hitter and bat second, while Jorge Polanco will play the keystone and hit third against Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson. When it comes to Buxton, […]

Ryan Helsley Throws Bullpen Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (forearm) threw a successful 20-pitch bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Wednesday at the velocity the team expected, according to manager Oliver Marmol. If Helsley recovers well on Thursday, a minor-league rehab assignment could come as soon as this weekend. It means that the 29-year-old could return to […]

Jordan Romano Throws On Flat Ground

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (back) is playing catch on flat ground from 75 feet on Wednesday for the first time since he landed on the 15-day injured list last Saturday with lower-back inflammation. If all goes well as he increases his intensity over the coming days, he hopes to be throwing off a […]

Luis Severino To Start Friday Against Astros

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that right-hander Luis Severino will start on Friday against the Houston Astros. Severino has been at risk of losing his spot in the starting rotation because of how bad he's struggled, but he'll get at least another turn to state his case to remain. The 29-year-old has gone […]

Nestor Cortes To Start This Weekend

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) said he will start for the Yankees this weekend against the Houston Astros. Cortes was supposed to make his final minor-league rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but he has instead rejoined the Yankees and will return from the injured list to start this weekend. The 28-year-old […]

Paul DeJong Hitting Eighth In Blue Jays Debut

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Paul DeJong, who was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals at Tuesday's trade deadline, will start at shortstop and bat eighth in his debut with the team on Wednesday against Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Toronto just placed Bo Bichette (knee) on the injured list on Wednesday, so DeJong figures […]

Marcus Stroman Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Marcus Stroman (hip) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-hip inflammation and added reliever Jose Cuas to the active roster in a corresponding move. This likely explains why Stroman has been struggling so much in his recent starts. The 32-year-old veteran allowed six runs in just three innings […]

Mickey Moniak Dealing With Sore Foot

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (foot) is dealing with a sore foot after fouling a ball off of it, but he has been playing through the issue. It's part of the reason why the team called up Jordyn Adams. Moniak is likely to get a day off in the coming days. The 25-year-old didn't […]

Bo Bichette Goes On Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays are placing shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) on the injured list on Wednesday with right-patellar tendinitis. Bichette was considered day-to-day with knee inflammation on Tuesday, but now he's dealing with tendinitis and will get at least 10 days to rest up. Toronto traded for Paul DeJong at the trade deadline on Tuesday, […]

Julio Urias Throws Successful Bullpen, Expected To Start Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Julio Urias (finger) threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday. "As of now, we expect him to make that start on Thursday," Roberts said. Urias has struggled in 2023, but fantasy managers will want to get him in their starting lineups this week in an excellent […]

J.T. Realmuto Remains Absent From Phillies Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Garrett Stubbs is once again doing the catching and will hit eighth in the batting order against Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett. Realmuto is dealing with a laceration on his throwing hand that he suffered in Monday's game […]

Elly De La Cruz Resting Against Cubs

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Elly De La Cruz is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday with the team facing the Chicago Cubs. With De La Cruz starting on the bench, Nick Senzel will move to the hot corner and will hit second in the batting order against Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly. It appears to […]

Dominic Canzone Getting Another Start For Mariners

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Dominic Canzone is getting the start again in left field and is hitting seventh in the lineup on Wednesday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford. Canzone made his debut with the M's on Tuesday and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored after coming over from the Arizona […]

Justin Turner Still Out Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) remains out of action on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Masataka Yoshida will serve as the designated hitter and bat third again, with Jarren Duran in left field and hitting leadoff against Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. Turner suffered a left-heel contusion on Monday and hasn't played […]

Josh Naylor Still Sidelined Against Astros

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (side) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Naylor was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with right-side tightness and will take another day off. David Fry is getting the nod at first and will hit fifth against Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco on Wednesday. For now, […]

Hunter Greene Tosses Two Innings In Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (hip) threw two innings in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday and didn't allow a run while giving up one hit, walking none and striking out three. It was a nice first step for Greene, who is targeting an Aug. 20 return to Cincinnati's starting rotation. The hard-throwing 23-year-old is […]

Jose Altuve Getting A Breather Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will take the day off on Wednesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Mauricio Dubon will handle the keystone and will hit leadoff for Houston against Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee. It's just a normal day of rest for Altuve, who has missed his fair share of time in 2023 due […]

Logan O'Hoppe To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Los Angeles Angels rookie catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment next week, but he will likely need the full 20 days before he returns to the big leagues, according to manager Phil Nevin. O'Hoppe, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, is attempting to return after having surgery in April to […]

Esteury Ruiz Goes Hitless In Third Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his third minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Ruiz started in center field and played seven innings before departing. The 24-year-old speedster has been feeling good, so he should be able to return from the injured list sooner than […]

Max Fried To Start Friday Against Cubs

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that the plan is for left-hander Max Fried (forearm) to come off the 60-day injured list and start Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the surging Chicago Cubs. Fried looked good during four minor-league rehab starts, but he hasn't pitched in a big-league game since May 5 when […]

Joe Musgrove Being Pushed Back Due To Shoulder Soreness

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) has "minor" right-shoulder soreness and has been scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Reliever Nick Martinez will serve as the opener instead. Musgrove is being pushed back to the start of the series against the Seattle Mariners next week, which starts on Tuesday. […]

Sal Frelick Out Wednesday, X-Rays Come Back Negative

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Sal Frelick is getting the day off on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals after crashing into the right-field wall on Tuesday night. Frelick said he's pretty bruised up, but X-rays came back negative, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Thursday to […]

Robbie Chosen, Braxton Berrios Battling For No. 3 Job

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are going to continue to dominate the target share as the top-two receivers in Miami. Meanwhile, Robbie Chosen has made a compelling case for the No. 3 job, dating back to the spring. While Chosen is in the mix, free-agent acquisition Braxton Berrios is someone who […]

Durham Smythe Unlikely To Be A Primary Target

The Miami Dolphins like tight end Durham Smythe, but he's not exactly billed as a catch-volume player. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler's sense is that Smythe will be used as a do-it-all option and a trusted blocker, but not as a primary target in the passing game for the Dolphins in 2023. The team has also been […]

Dalvin Cook A Luxury Option For Miami?

The sense is that the Miami Dolphins would love to have free-agent running back Dalvin Cook, but they consider him a luxury item, much like the New York Jets. It has complicated the Dolphins' pursuit of Cook and suggests they aren't eager to enter a bidding war for his services. Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr. […]

Dawson Knox, Dalton Kincaid To See The Field Together Often

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday that the team will use more two-tight end sets in 2023. "We're gonna have Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox on the field at the same time," Beane said. "Kincaid is at his best when he's flexed out in that receiver role." […]

Kenneth Walker III Expected To See Bulk Of The Work

Assuming Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (groin) is ready for Week 1 of the regular season, the sense that ESPN's Dan Graziano gets is that Walker will be the starter and get the bulk of the work. Rookie Zach Charbonnet (shoulder) will also have a role, perhaps in the two-minute or four-minute offenses. […]