Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~110 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~122 ANALYSIS: Kenneth Gainwell was a trending late-round sleeper going into drafts last year. After being selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft, he appeared to be positioned to operate as the Eagles' No. 2 back behind Miles Sanders. Unfortunately for Gainwell, Boston Scott […]

Giancarlo Stanton Likely To Begin Rehab Stint This Weekend

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an update on star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) on Wednesday. Boone stated that he's hoping that Stanton will begin a rehab assignment this weekend. If things go smoothly on that front, Stanton could be back in the majors at some point next week. The 32-year-old has been out […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Set To Return On Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) will return to the rotation on Sunday to face the Los Angeles Angels. Rodriguez has been on the restricted list for the bulk of the 2022 season for undisclosed reasons. Prior to landing on the restricted list, he made eight starts and went 1-3 with a 4.38 ERA […]

Brandon Marsh Diagnosed With Bone Bruise

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) underwent an MRI on his knee. The results showed no structural damage, helping determine his knee injury to be a bone bruise. However, he is also dealing with a sprained ankle. According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, it's "very possible" a stint on the injured list is coming. Marsh […]

Brett Baty Batting Eighth In MLB Debut

The New York Mets have officially called up third base prospect Brett Baty from Triple-A. He will be in the starting lineup, batting eighth, in his MLB debut against right-hander Jake Odorizzi and the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. With the team's primary third baseman Luis Guillorme (groin) on the injured list and backup third baseman […]

Tyler Mahle Exits With Shoulder Fatigue Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) was removed in the third inning of his start against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. The team stated that he is dealing with right shoulder fatigue and that he will be further evaluated. Mahle pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings before exiting on Wednesday, allowing one walk and no […]

DJ LeMahieu Expects To Return To The Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (toe) will not be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 34-year-old is currently dealing with inflammation of his right big toe. This will be his fourth consecutive game out of the starting lineup. However, according to Yankees reporter Lindsey Adler, LeMahieu […]

Clay Holmes Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees have officially placed relief pitcher Clay Holmes (back) on the 15-day injured list due to back tightness. The 29-year-old had been falling apart on the mound over the past month. He entered July with a season-long ERA of 0.49, but his struggles since the start of July have led to his […]

Joey Votto To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) has opted to undergo surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. The surgery will take place on Friday. The expected recovery timeline for Votto is about six months, meaning that his 2022 campaign has come to an end. The 38-year-old appeared in 91 games this year and had […]

Luis Robert Could Return Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) is set to miss his fourth straight game on Tuesday due to a left wrist sprain. Prior to Tuesday's game, White Sox manager Tony La Russa gave an update on the 25-year-old, saying that Robert could play as early as Wednesday or sometime in the "next couple of […]

Cody Bellinger Getting A Few Days Off To "Reset"

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that he is going to keep Bellinger out of the lineup for the next couple days so that he can have a sort of "reset." According to Dodgers beat writer Bill […]

Danny Duffy Unlikely To Pitch This Season

According to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy (forearm) had a setback while throwing live batting practice sessions recently. Roberts stated that Duffy is "pretty unlikely" to pitch this season as a result of the setback. The 33-year-old was traded to the Dodgers last season but was unable to contribute while […]

Wilson Ramos Signs Minors Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers have signed veteran catcher Wilson Ramos to a minor league deal and he will reportedly join the team's Triple-A Round Rock club. Ramos split the 2021 season with the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians. His 2021 season came to an end last August when he tore his ACL. He's been working his […]

Trevor Story Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (wrist) took batting practice on the field ahead of the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. This marked the first time he'd taken batting practice since injuring his hand in mid-July. The 29-year-old remains without a timetable for a return. His next step will be facing […]

Carlos Carrasco Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The New York Mets placed right-hander Carlos Carrasco (oblique) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran was diagnosed with a low-grade left oblique strain and he is expected to miss three to four weeks. His next turn in the rotation is this coming Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The team has yet to […]

Paul Blackburn Shut Down For The Season

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (finger) will be shut down for the remainder of the 2022 season, according to A's manager Mark Kotsay. The right-hander is dealing with inflammation in the middle finger of his pitching hand. He landed on the injured list about a week ago. He met with a specialist on Monday […]

Xander Bogaerts Out With Sore Shin Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shin) is being held out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kike Hernandez will be covering shortstop for the game. Bogaerts took a foul ball off his lower shin during this past weekend. It's unclear at this point whether or not he will miss […]

Kyle Schwarber Likely Out Until Friday

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson provided an update on injured outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) on Tuesday. He stated that Schwarber likely won't be back in the starting lineup until Friday, when the team opens a four-game series against the New York Mets. However, Thomson added that Schwarber will be available to pinch hit in […]

Tanner Houck Diagnosed With Disc Issue

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (back) has been diagnosed with a disc issue in his back. Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that Houck will receive treatment on his back over the next week and after that, the team will determine what the next move will be. In delivering this report, Abraham added, […]

Luis Robert To Remain Out On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) is being held out of the starting lineup once again on Tuesday as the team takes on right-hander Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. This will be the fourth consecutive missed game for Robert, who is dealing with a left wrist sprain. AJ Pollock is back in the […]

Brett Baty To Be Called Up Wednesday

The New York Mets are expected to call up third base prospect Brett Baty ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The team recently lost primary third baseman Luis Guillorme (groin) to a groin injury and he is expected to miss three to four weeks. Meanwhile, the team's backup third baseman Eduardo Escobar (oblique) […]

Jeremy Pena Returns To The Lineup On Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (neck) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 24-year-old missed Monday's game due to neck stiffness. Pena owns a .251/.292/.424 slash line over 93 games on the year to go along with 15 home runs, seven stolen bases, 41 RBI and 48 […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Lands On Injured List With Back Spasms

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old has been dealing with back spasms and the injury has kept him sidelined since last Thursday. In a corresponding roster move, the team called up fellow third baseman Kevin Padlo. Apart from providing 13 stolen bases this year, […]

Carlos Carrasco Expected To Miss 3-4 Weeks

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) underwent an MRI on Tuesday morning and the exam revealed a low-grade left oblique strain. The expectation for now is that he will be sidelined for three-to-four weeks. Carrasco was removed from his start on Monday due to the injury. His next scheduled start was for this […]

Kyle Schwarber To Miss His Fifth Straight Game Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander T.J. Zeuch and the Cincinnati Reds. Bryson Stott will be leading off once again while Matt Vierling will continue to patrol Schwarber's usual left field post. Schwarber is currently hampered by calf soreness and is being considered day-to-day. […]

DJ LeMahieu Remains Out For Tuesday's Game

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) is out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Tuesday as the team takes on left-hander Jeffrey Springs and the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu is dealing with inflammation of his right big toe. He remains day-to-day for now. Gleyber Torres will be manning the keystone […]

Kyle Wright Expected To Start This Weekend

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (arm) is currently dealing with right arm fatigue. While he was originally lined up to make a start during this week's series against the New York Mets, the team is playing things safe with him and pushing his next start back a few days. According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, […]

Max Fried In Line For Late-Week Return

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (concussion) is on track to return from the seven-day injured list before the end of this week, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Bowman tweeted that his guess was that Fried would be on the mound for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. The 28-year-old is currently on […]

Wander Franco Could Be Back This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (wrist) is expected to begin his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Durham Bulls on Tuesday. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Franco could be back with the Rays before the end of this coming weekend, assuming he has no setbacks. Topkin also mentioned that Franco's injured […]

Jeremy Pena Out With Neck Stiffness Monday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (neck) is being held out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Mauricio Dubon will be covering shortstop for the contest. Pena is dealing with neck stiffness and has been labeled day-to-day. The 24-year-old rookie owns a .251/.292/.424 slash line over 93 games on the […]