Carlos Rodon To Throw Bullpen Monday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, elbow) threw a bullpen session on April 12, which manager Aaron Boone said was "less intensity" due to back stiffness that Rodon experienced earlier in the week. He felt good on April 13, though, and was able to play catch. Rodon is scheduled to throw a "split" two-inning […]

Harrison Bader Getting Close To Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) went through an on-field workout at Yankee Stadium last Thursday, taking batting practice, running the bases, taking fly balls and ground balls and throwing to the bases. He's expected to have another similar day of workouts this week and could then start a minor-league rehab assignment. "It's right […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return Wednesday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is scheduled to play in a minor-league rehab game on Tuesday, April 18, for Double-A Somerset, and he could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, April 19. He was able to work out on the field at Yankee Stadium last Thursday, and manager Aaron […]

Pablo Lopez, Twins Closing In On Four-Year Extension

The Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Pablo Lopez are closing in on a four-year, $73.5 million contract extension on Monday, according to sources. An agreement is expected to be finalized soon. Before the extension, Lopez was set to reach free agency after the 2024 season. The Twins acquired Lopez in the offseason in a trade […]

Vikings Unlikely To Force Drafting A Quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings have closely monitored this year's quarterback class, but they have been hesitant to reveal their hand with any preferences and have yet to host a QB for a top-30 visit. They met with Kentucky's Will Levis, Florida's Anthony Richardson and UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson at the scouting combine. The Vikings have an open […]

Packers Likely To Focus On D-Line, Tight End In Draft

The Green Bay Packers have spent a lot of time on the defensive linemen and tight ends in this year's draft class. They are the two clear areas of need, and the team recently had a top-30 visit with tight ends Michael Mayer (Notre Dame) and Darnell Washington (Georgia). Tight end is a priority this […]

Quinnen Williams Won't Report For Voluntary Program

New York Jets All-Pro defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will not report for the start of the team's voluntary offseason program on Monday, according to sources. The 25-year-old said at the end of last year that he wouldn't attend the voluntary program without a new contract. Williams is due $9.594 million on his fifth-year option on […]

Brock Purdy Focusing On His Rehab

Despite San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan making it clear that quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) has the inside track on the starting job in 2023, Purdy is only thinking about getting his right elbow back to full strength. He suffered a torn UCL in the NFC Championship game against […]

Evan Engram Won't Report To Voluntary Program

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram hasn't signed his franchise tender and won't report to the team's voluntary offseason program on Monday, according to sources. The Jaguars expectedly put the franchise tag on Engram after he had a career year in his first season in Jacksonville in 2022. The 28-year-old and the team still have […]

Jalen Hurts To Sign $255 Million Contract Extension

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and the team agreed to a five-year, $255 million contract extension on Monday, according to multiple reports, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. He'll receive $51 million per year in new money. The extension also includes a no-trade clause and $179.3 million guaranteed. The 24-year-old cashes in after […]

Josh Jacobs Won't Report For Voluntary Workouts

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs hasn't signed his franchise tender and won't report for the team's voluntary offseason program on Monday, according to sources. The Raiders were expected to place the franchise tag on Jacobs all along this offseason, but the 25-year-old isn't happy about it. The two sides have until the middle […]

Lamar Jackson Not Expected To Report For Voluntary Workouts

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not expected to report for the team's voluntary offseason workouts on Monday after the Ravens put the non-exclusive franchise tag on him. It shouldn't really come as a huge surprise with the two sides in a contract standoff. The Ravens and Jackson still have until the middle of July […]

Royals Put Kris Bubic On 15-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Kris Bubic (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a left flexor strain and recalled left-hander Josh Taylor from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The move comes a day after Bubic allowed five runs on 10 hits in five innings of work against the Atlanta Braves. […]

Daulton Varsho Taking A Day Off

Toronto Blue Jays catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be Varsho's first day off of the season in his first year with the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old has so far hit .264 (14-for-53) with three doubles, one home run, four RBI, three stolen […]

Edouard Julien Hitting Leadoff Against Yankees

Minnesota Twins rookie second baseman Edouard Julien is getting the nod in the leadoff spot for the Twins on Sunday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole. Julien also hit leadoff for Minnesota on Saturday and appears to be settling into the top spot in the lineup against right-handed pitchers despite getting just […]

Masataka Yoshida Hitting Sixth Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Sunday against left-hander Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels in the series finale. Yoshida battled some hamstring tightness earlier this week, but he's back in the lineup and ready to go against a left-hander on Sunday. […]

Zach Neto Hitting Leadoff Against Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is starting at shortstop and hitting leadoff for the Halos in Sunday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Whitlock. The team's No. 2-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be making his second big-league start on Sunday after getting called up by the Angels this weekend. […]

Spencer Torkelson Sitting On Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. It appears to be a normal day of rest for Torkelson in the series finale against the Gigantes. In his absence, Tyler Nevin will get the start at the cold corner and will hit sixth […]

Giants Hope Michael Conforto Will Return Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers and wasn't able to run on Saturday, but manager Gabe Kapler said that the team is hopeful he will return to the starting lineup on Monday against the Miami Marlins. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter will miss […]

Giancarlo Stanton Going On Injured list

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is going on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a strained hamstring. He will go for an MRI exam on Sunday. Stanton injured his hamstring while running the bases in Saturday's game, and he'll miss at least the next 10 days as a result. In a corresponding […]

Sam Hentges Continues To Build Up

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Sam Hentges (shoulder) began throwing off the mound around Opening Day and has continued to build up his arm after dealing with left shoulder inflammation. He finished his second of two simulated games Friday at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. Manager Terry Francona said the next step for the 26-year-old […]

Triston McKenzie Begins Throwing

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) began a throwing program on Friday at Nationals Park after being sidelined since March 26 with a right shoulder strain, and he reported no issues after throwing from 60 feet. Manager Terry Francona said he was encouraged by the progress from the 25-year-old right-hander, who is eligible to […]

Brandon Woodruff Remains Shut Down

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) had an MRI exam in Arizona on Wednesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Woodruff remains shut down until doctors can determine how to best proceed. The 30-year-old right-hander went on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, but it sounds pretty serious, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect a […]

Collin McHugh To Throw Side Session Saturday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) is expected to throw a side session on Saturday. He is no longer dealing with the shoulder discomfort he felt after his first couple of appearances this year, and he said he plans to begin throwing again after a few days of rest. McHugh is getting closer to a […]

Raisel Iglesias May Need A Few More Weeks

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) said his shoulder is feeling much better, but because he was shut down since the final week of spring training, he may need a couple of weeks once he is cleared to begin throwing off of a mound again. Iglesias has thrown off flat ground several times, but […]

Max Fried Could Return Early Next Week

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) has passed all of his tests, but the skipper wasn't ready to confirm that Fried could be just a couple of days away from being activated from the injured list. But without any plans for a minor-league rehab assignment, Fried could return to the Braves […]

Michael Harris II Expects To Return When Eligible

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) is feeling better following continued treatment on his back and is expecting to return when he is eligible to be activated from the injured list on April 17. However, the team hasn't given Harris the green light to start swinging at full strength during batting practice yet. While […]

Chas McCormick Dealing With Vision Issues

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick left the game early on Friday against the Texas Rangers with "vision issues," according to the team. It's unknown if it's serious, so fantasy managers should consider McCormick day-to-day for now. We should know more on the 27-year-old after he had tests on Friday night, so stay tuned for more […]

Bengals Re-Sign Drew Sample To One-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed tight end Drew Sample to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Sample return to Cincinnati for his fifth season with the team after they originally drafted him in the second round in 2019 out of Washington. The 26-year-old played in only two games in 2022 due to a serious knee injury, […]

James Paxton To Make At Least Two More Rehab Starts

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) is making a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and will have at least one more minor-league rehab start after that. The 34-year-old southpaw was injured in his first spring training start and was forced to open the 2023 season on […]