Erik Swanson Exits Early On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (back) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander only faced two batters before leaving the game due to back discomfort. This is tough news as Swanson has been a key part in high-leverage situations this season. The hope is that it's […]

Esteury Ruiz To Miss Third Straight Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This marks the third game in a row that Ruiz has sat out. It doesn't appear that Ruiz is dealing with an injury, so his absence is likely performance related. The 24-year-old does have 49 steals […]

Sal Frelick Returns On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 23-year-old will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last four games due to a hamstring issue. Frelick will cover center field and bat cleanup on Saturday versus right-hander Pedro […]

Jonah Heim Remains On The Bench

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim is out of Saturday's starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins. This marks the second day in a row that Heim has been on the bench. The switch-hitter has gone 2-for-24 at the plate since returning from his wrist injury. There is no indication that the wrist injury is still bothering […]

Michael A. Taylor To Miss Another Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael A. Taylor (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. This marks the second game in a row that Taylor has missed due to a lingering hamstring issue. The Twins haven't announced anything about Taylor needing a trip to the injured list. That being said, […]

Nolan Schanuel Scratched On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (illness) is out of Saturday's starting lineup against the New York Mets. The 21-year-old is dealing with a case of food poisoning, so he'll sit this game out. Schanuel is considered day-to-day, so he should be back in the lineup within the next few days. The rookie slugger […]

J.T. Realmuto To Play On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 32-year-old is back after sitting out Friday's contest. Fantasy managers don't need to worry as Realmuto only sat out for rest purposes, so he's not dealing with an injury. He'll bat seventh and serve as […]

Nico Hoerner Gets Rest Day

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is out of Saturday's starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry as this appears to be a routine rest day for Hoerner. The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-8 with an RBI through the first two games of this series. Nick Madrigal will cover second base […]

Nolan Arenado Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. This comes a day after the veteran slugger left Friday's game due to back tightness. That being said, this appears to be a rest game to give Arenado another day to get back to […]

Jake Cronenworth Placed On 10-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. This news comes after Cronenworth was hit by a pitch during Friday's game. The left-handed slugger suffered a right wrist fracture during that incident. The Padres haven't given a timetable for his return, but this could be the […]

Felix Bautista Heads To Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The right-hander was forced to exit early on Friday due to an elbow issue. The team is saying that Bautista has some degree of injury to his UCL. That being said, Bautista could very well need surgery, which […]

Gavin Stone Could Start On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone could be asked to take the ball against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The 24-year-old has made three starts for the Dodgers this season, but has mainly been pitching in the minors. Lately, Stone has looked good in the minors, which could prompt the team to bring […]

Michael Conforto Placed On 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 24. The 30-year-old exited early during Wednesday's game and will now miss time due to a left hamstring strain. At this point, it's uncertain how long Conforto is going to be sidelined. In a corresponding move, outfielder […]

Joe Ryan To Officially Start On Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (groin) was expected to make his return to the mound on Saturday. Twins' manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed that report on Friday, so Ryan will make his return to the mound on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since early August due to a left groin […]

Ramon Laureano Added To Friday's Lineup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Ramon Laureano was originally on the bench, but will move into Friday's starting lineup versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The right-handed slugger will play due to the fact Will Brennan (knee) has been scratched from this contest. Laureano will cover right field and bat sixth versus right-hander Chris Bassitt. Also, Oscar Gonzalez […]

Josh Donaldson Almost Ready For Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is nearing a rehab assignment, according to manager Aaron Boone. The veteran infielder has been out since mid-July due to a right calf strain. Donaldson has been able to resume baseball activities without any issues right now. The hope is that the Yankees are able to get […]

Phil Maton To Begin Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros relief pitcher Phil Maton (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. The right-hander is only expected to need one appearance before rejoining the Astros bullpen. Maton has been sidelined since August 12 due to a bruised elbow. Before landing on the injured list, Maton held a […]

Sean Murphy Gets Rest Day On Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The right-handed slugger will receive a rest day after going 1-for-3 with an RBI during their last game. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 28-year-old backstop. In his absence, Travis d'Arnaud will […]

Kenley Jansen Likely To Miss Weekend Series

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (hamstring) is not expected to be available during the weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran reliever experienced right hamstring tightness during a relief appearance on Wednesday. Red Sox manager said on Friday that the plan is to stay away from using Jansen for a few […]

Marcus Mariota Might Not Make Roster

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota was brought in this offseason to be the backup to Jalen Hurts this upcoming season. However, the 29-year-old might've played his way off the 53-man roster, according to Mike Garafolo. Rookie quarterback Tanner McKee has exceeded expectations and earned praise from the coaching staff. On Thursday, McKee completed 19-of-34 passing […]

Jelani Woods Remains Sidelined

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (hamstring) remained on the sideline for Thursday's preseason matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 24-year-old continues to deal with a lingering hamstring issue. It has sidelined him basically all of training camp and the preseason. At this point, it's uncertain if Woods is going to be available to begin […]

Courtland Sutton Impressing In Camp

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is reportedly impressing the organization during training camp. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said that they've been impressed with Sutton and will rely on him during this upcoming season. Sutton had a disappointing year in 2022, but it appears the team remains committed to him. The fact, Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) […]

Cameron Heyward Held Out Due To Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (undisclosed) was held out of Thursday's preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Mike Tomlin didn't say why Heyward was out, but said that Heyward is considered as day-to-day. That being said, Heyward should be fine by the time Week 1 rolls around. Heyward has made six straight […]

Sean Tucker Splitting First-Team Reps

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has been a sleeper player to watch during the preseason. The undrafted rookie is reportedly splitting the first-team reps with Rachaad White. He ran for 37 yards on seven carries, while hauling in three receptions for 18 yards during the Bucs' second preseason game. The Syracuse product could […]

Hunter Renfrow Impressing During Training Camp

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (shoulder) has reportedly looked good during training camp, according to Raiders' general manager Dave Ziegler. The team sounds excited about Renfrow's development heading into the season. The 27-year-old was the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but nothing came of them. Renfrow is coming off an injury-riddled 2022 […]

Kellen Mond Pulled Back From Waivers

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond was reportedly waived by the organization on Thursday. However, the team decided to pull back on the waivers after trading quarterback Joshua Dobbs to the Arizona Cardinals. The departure of Dobbs left only Deshaun Watson and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the options at quarterback. That being said, the Browns decided […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Likely To Win Backup Job

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson appears to be the favorite to win the backup QB job. This comes after fellow quarterback Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. Before that, head coach Kevin Stefanski called Dobbs the No. 2 QB on the roster before he was traded away. Now, Thompson-Robinson has a […]

Alexander Johnson Signs With Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with free-agent linebacker Alexander Johnson on Thursday. The veteran linebacker will join his third team after spending time with both the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. The 31-year-old registered 124 tackles during the 2020 season with Denver. Since then, Johnson has played in a total of seven games […]

Paul DeJong Puts Together Strong Team Debut

San Francisco Giants shortstop Paul DeJong made his team debut versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Giants signed the 30-year-old after he was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. DeJong has struggled throughout a majority of the season, but put on a show during Wednesday's game. The right-handed slugger blasted a 400-foot […]

Rich Hill Won't Start On Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Rich Hill won't take the ball versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The team has decided to skip Hill in the rotation after he allowed 12 runs over his first three starts with the Padres. The veteran left-hander has looked completely lost since being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at […]