Maxi Kleber Has Salary Guaranteed

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber had his $9 million salary become fully guaranteed. Throughout 59 games last season, the 30-year-old averaged 7.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.0 blocks. While he should get some minutes in 2022-23, his workload may be severely reduced if he remains in Dallas after the team signed JaVale McGee […]

John Konchar Has Contract Guaranteed

Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar had his $2.3 million salary become fully guaranteed. The 26-year-old has been in the league for three years, all in Memphis, and has averaged 4.4 points, 3.8 boards, and 1.3 assists while shooting 40.6% from deep. It appears the Grizzlies want to keep him around, and it's possible he will […]

Ryan McDonagh Traded To Predators

The Nashville Predators have acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Philippe Myers and a forward prospect. McDonagh has four seasons remaining on his seven-year contract, and the veteran defenseman will bring his experience to a competitive Predators team which made the Playoffs for the eighth straight season before […]

Lakers Haven't Made Strong Offer For Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving remains on the roster. While several teams are interested in acquiring him, he is on an expiring contract, which somewhat decreases his value. The Lakers have been strongly linked to the multi-time All-Star. However, according to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Los Angeles hasn't been aggressive in putting together […]

Paul Reed Looking To Prove His Worth

Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed has been putting in work this offseason. While the 23-year-old won't be on the team's roster for the Las Vegas Summer League, he will be suiting up for the Salt Lake City version. Reed, who was selected with the No. 58 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, has averaged only […]

Nets "Creating Outline" For Kevin Durant Trade Package

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant could be on the roster longer than anticipated. According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the organization is "trying to create an outline" regarding the expectations for the clubs interested in making a move to acquire the former MVP. After Rudy Gobert was traded to Minnesota for a hefty […]

Tyler Gilbert Will Start Tuesday Against The Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tyler Gilbert will be called up to start Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He has been solid in his last three starts in the minors, yielding three runs or less in his previous four starts. The 28-year-old has struggled for the Diamondbacks this season, posting a 7.88 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, […]

Ty France Expected To Return This Week

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France (elbow) could return to action later this week during the team's upcoming four-game series against Toronto Blue Jays beginning Thursday. He suffered a Grade 2 flexor strain on June 23, and he still has some obstacles to clear in his recovery. According to Mariners manager Scott Servais, the team is […]

DeAndre Hopkins Likely To Be Limited In Training Camp

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is expected to be limited early in training camp. The superstar receiver underwent MCL surgery in December. That being said, the Cardinals are going to be cautious with Hopkins. It's worth noting that Hopkins is going to be suspended for the first six weeks of the regular season. […]

Mavericks Eyeing Collin Sexton

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is receiving interest from the Mavericks, according to Chris Fedor of The Plain Dealer. Dallas lost Jalen Brunson to the Knicks, who agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal this offseason, so the Mavs are left with a significant void to fill. However, it doesn't appear the Cavs are interested […]

Willson Contreras Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) was removed in the 10th inning of Monday's loss against the Milwaukee Brewers due to hamstring tightness. He went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts before leaving. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day and will be evaluated on Tuesday. He is slashing .274/.392/.498 with 13 home runs, 35 RBI, and 46 runs […]

Allen Lazard Could Be No. 1 Receiver

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard is expected to see a heavier workload heading into next season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers mentioned that he's excited about Lazard getting a chance to be the No. 1 receiver. Last season, Lazard set career highs in receptions (40), receiving yards (513), and touchdowns (8) in 15 games last […]

Curt Casali Exits Monday's Game Early With Side Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali (oblique) exited Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a side injury. The 33-year-old appeared to have hurt his oblique. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. Casali is considered day-to-day and will be further evaluated after the game. The veteran catcher is slashing .231/.325/.370 with four home […]

Jauan Jennings Having Great Offseason

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is reportedly having the best offseason of his career, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The second-year receiver is likely to become the No. 3 option in this offense. Last season, Jennings finished with 24 receptions, 282 receiving yards, and five touchdowns in 16 games. It was a […]

Alex Faedo Dealing With Hip Soreness

Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Faedo (hip) exited Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians due to right hip soreness. He allowed three runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three over 3 2/3 innings before leaving. The 26-year-old will return to the minor leagues regardless of his injury status. He […]

Kenley Jansen Targeting A Return On July 12

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kenley Jansen (chest) expects to be activated from the injured list on July 12. He was in the Braves clubhouse Monday and has been doing full workouts. Jansen was placed on the 15-day injured list last Tuesday with an irregular heartbeat. The 34-year-old is eligible to come off the IL on July […]

Eric Lauer Impressive In No Decision

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer ended his slump on the mound on Monday, throwing six innings of one-run baseball against the Chicago Cubs. He struck out nine, walked two and allowed two hits. Lauer's club won 5-2, but he didn't factor into the decision. The left-hander now owns a 6-3 record, 3.84 ERA, and […]

Kevin Gausman Questionable For Next Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) stated on Monday that he is still having trouble pushing off when attempting to pitch. Gausman was hit in his ankle by a comebacker during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but […]

Antonio Senzatela Throws From 110 Feet

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) stated on Monday that his shoulder is feeling "really good." He also added that he threw from 110 feet on Monday. The 27-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on Saturday. The move came after he left his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks after […]

Ian Kennedy Lands On Injured List With Calf Inflammation

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed relief pitcher Ian Kennedy (calf) on the 15-day injured list with right calf inflammation on Monday. Fellow right-hander Keynan Middleton was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Kennedy has been the team's "closer-in-waiting" this year as the next man up behind the team's primary closer, Mark Melancon. Melancon leads the […]

John Schreiber Earns His Third Save On Monday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher John Schreiber closed out the team's 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday to earn his third save of the year. He pitched the final 1 2/3 innings of the game and retired each of the five batters he faced, tallying one strikeout along the way. The team's […]

Yadier Molina Yet To Be Cleared For Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) has yet to be cleared for baseball activities, according to Cardinals beat writer John Denton. Molina, who has been on the injured list due to right knee inflammation since June 16, is currently rehabbing the injury back in Puerto Rico. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stated that Molina is […]

Craig Kimbrel Day-To-Day With Back Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel (back) was hit hard in his back by a line drive off the bat of San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth on Sunday. Kimbrel stated on Monday that his back was sore, but that he thought he'd only need a day or two before being ready to pitch […]

Brandon Crawford Expected Back On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) remains on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Tuesday. The 35-year-old was placed on the injured list on June 26 due to a left knee injury. After a fantastic 2021 campaign that saw Crawford launch a career-high 24 home runs while […]

Mike Soroka Nearing A Rehab Stint

Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka (Achilles) is on track to begin a 30-day rehab stint soon, according to Braves manager Brian Snitker. Soroka completed a simulated game on Saturday after having previously thrown a live batting practice session. The 24-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since August of 2020, when he tore his Achilles. He […]

Mookie Betts Playing Second Base On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts will be playing second base in Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 29-year-old was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and the team is going to attempt to preserve his legs by giving him some starts at the keystone going forward. There's a good chance he'll […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report - Rookie Risers and Fallers for Week 13

Welcome to Week 13 and another edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball prospects! In this article are your recently promoted MLB prospects and their outlooks as we head into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season. Here I discuss some recently-promoted top MLB prospects and rookies, making note of what I […]

Juancho Hernangomez Waived By Jazz

Utah Jazz forward Juancho Hernangomez has been waived by the organization. This doesn't come as a surprise since Hernangomez had a $7.4 million deal that wasn't guaranteed for next season. He struggled to establish himself in Utah, but possibly can bounce back elsewhere. Hernangomez has recently become more popular due to his role in the […]

Myles Straw Scuffling At The Plate

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw was hitless in two at-bats on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. He did walk once but didn't score or provide an RBI. Straw's numbers haven't been as productive as last year through 76 games. He's slashing .193/.291/.244 with 13 stolen bases, 44 runs, and 10 RBI. Over his last 30 […]

Chris Bassitt A Long Shot To Make It Back By Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt is a "long shot" to return to the rotation by this Thursday, according to skipper Buck Showalter. Left-hander David Peterson will start on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds, with right-hander Trevor Williams in line to toe the rubber on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Bassitt landed on the […]