Sal Frelick Avoids Serious Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) underwent an MRI on Wednesday after exiting Saturday's game due to a right hamstring issue. Luckily, the results came back clean, so the Brewers are considering Frelick as day-to-day. The Brewers have a scheduled off day on Thursday, so possibly Frelick is ready to go on Friday. Fantasy managers […]

Jarren Duran Placed In Walking Boot

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) was recently placed on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old sprained his toe while climbing the wall during Sunday's contest. It appears he's going to miss an extended period of time after being placed in a walking boot on Wednesday. His absence should result in more playing time […]

Blake Treinen Unlikely To Return This Season

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) remains a long shot to return to the majors this season, according to manager Dave Roberts. The right-hander made his minor league rehab debut on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League. The expectation is that now Treinen will move onto Triple-A Oklahoma City to pitch. The 35-year-old […]

Yordan Alvarez Hopeful To Play On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (finger) is hopeful to get back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game, according to manager Dusty Baker. The 26-year-old missed his second straight game on Wednesday after accidentally slamming his finger in a door. The organization is hopeful that this will only be a day-to-day issue and won't […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Shut Down From Throwing

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing for the time being. The right-hander has been rehabbing a shoulder injury and came away from an outing feeling some discomfort in his shoulder. The team did additional testing which revealed a stress reaction in his right shoulder. The right-hander has […]

Ryan Pepiot To Start On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make the start against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. The right-hander will head back to the majors after making his season debut last weekend. Pepiot allowed one run over five innings of work during his lone start this season with […]

Jose Abreu Hopeful To Return On Thursday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) is hopeful to return from the injured list on Thursday, according to manager Dusty Baker. It was being reported that Abreu hasn't resumed swinging a bat as of Friday. That being said, it'd be a bit surprising that Abreu would be activated this quickly. Possibly, the 36-year-old started […]

J.D. Martinez Out Multiple Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is going to be sidelined for multiple weeks, according to manager Dave Roberts. The team expects Martinez to miss 2-to-3 weeks of action after being placed on the injured list Tuesday afternoon. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with a lingering groin and hamstring issue for quite some […]

Luis Arraez Returns To The Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He was pulled out of Monday's game due to a stomach cramp. It appears to be only a minor issue as Arraez is back in the lineup on Tuesday. He'll bat second and cover […]

Sal Frelick Returns To The Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Frelick returns after missing Sunday's contest due to a minor hamstring issue. He'll cover center field and bat cleanup versus right-hander Bailey Ober on Tuesday. Frelick is slashing .250/.388/.421 with three home runs and 16 RBI […]

Javier Baez Scratched On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (illness) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old is feeling under the weather, so the team will hold him out of Tuesday's contest. The expectation is that this will be a one-game absence, but fantasy managers will have to check back on Wednesday. In […]

Mike Trout Officially Activated On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) has been officially activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The superstar outfielder is back in the lineup after being sidelined since July 5 due to left hamate fracture. Trout will bat second and play center field versus right-hander Graham Ashcraft on Tuesday. This season, Trout is […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (finger) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox. Alvarez is dealing with an injured left index finger after he reportedly slammed it in a door on Tuesday. The organization is considering the injury as minor. The expectation is that Alvarez is going to return […]

Skal Labissiere Signs With Kings

The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with forward Skal Labissiere on a one-year deal. The former 28th overall pick from the 2016 NBA draft is headed back to Sacramento on a partially guaranteed deal. Labissiere spent the first three years of his career with the Kings before joining the Portland Trail Blazers. The 27-year-old […]

Trail Blazers Sign Moses Brown

The Portland Trail Blazers have reached an agreement with center Moses Brown on a one-year deal. It appears the big man is back with the Blazers on a partially guaranteed deal after beginning his career in Portland. The 23-year-old has been with six different organizations since going undrafted in 2019. Brown has shown flashes of […]

Usman Garuba Waived By Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Usman Garuba has been waived by the organization on Monday. Garuba was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Atlanta Hawks in June. A week later, Garuba was traded from Atlanta to OKC. The 22-year-old wasn't able to secure a spot on the Thunder roster, so they decided to let him […]

Lonzo Ball To Miss 2023 Campaign

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) recently said during a podcast that he's going to miss the entire 2023-2024 season. This doesn't come as much of a surprise after Bulls' Vice President Arturas Karnisovas said in June that he expected the point guard to miss a second straight season. The 25-year-old guard appears to be […]

Olivier Sarr Rejoins Thunder

Forward Olivier Sarr has rejoined the Oklahoma City Thunder on a new deal. The 24-year-old has signed a two-way deal with the team on Monday. Sarr spent most of his time in the G-League last season. He made nine appearances for the Thunder last season, he averaged 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds across 12.7 minutes […]

Troy Hill Signs With Panthers

Free-agent defensive back Troy Hill has agreed to terms on a deal with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran corner finally finds a home after spending the 2022 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams. Hill recorded 67 tackles, four passes defended, and one interception in 12 games with the Rams last season. He has proven to […]

Russell Gage Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) has officially been placed on the injured reserve on Sunday. Gage will miss the entire 2023 campaign after suffering a torn patellar tendon during Wednesday's joint practice with the New York Jets. The 27-year-old dealt with multiple injuries last season that limited him to 13 games. He […]

Elijah Mitchell Should Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) is expected to practice at some point this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Mitchell has been sidelined since August 3 due to an adductor strain. The 25-year-old was limited to five games last season due to injuries. Mitchell has plenty of potential, but injuries continue […]

George Kittle Likely To Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is expected to return to the practice field at some point this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 29-year-old has been dealing with an adductor strain that has forced him to miss the first two preseason games. Despite that, fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned […]

Jimmy Graham Recovering Well

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (illness) is reportedly recovering well after his medical episode on Friday, according to head coach Dennis Allen. He won't suit up for Sunday's preseason contest, but is with the team. The details of his episode are unknown, so it's unclear how long Graham is going to be sidelined. […]

Jorge Mateo Hits Inside-The-Park Homer

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo showed off his speed during Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 28-year-old has struggled at the plate this month, but was able to do some damage here. Mateo went 2-for-5, including an inside-the-park home run in the 12-1 victory over the A's. This marked Mateo's first home run since […]

Tanner Houck To Start On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (face) is set to be activated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-June when he was struck in the face by a comebacker on the mound. The 27-year-old is set to make his return to the […]

Drew Smyly To Rejoin Rotation On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly is scheduled to rejoin the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The left-hander has been working out of the bullpen since his last start on August 7. The Cubs ultimately decided to bring Smyly back to the rotation with Marcus Stroman (ribs) still on the injured […]

Michael Harris II Avoids Serious Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (foot) sat out of Sunday's game after fouling a ball off his foot during Saturday's contest. The Braves were going to let Harris play on Sunday, but ultimately scratched him from the lineup due to a foot contusion. The 22-year-old underwent further testing, which came back as negative for […]

Devin Williams Notches 30th Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was called upon to hold a five-run lead versus the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The right-hander was tasked with coming in with two runners on and two outs in the ninth inning. Williams needed only three pitches to get Nathaniel Lowe to line out to left field for the […]

Thairo Estrada To Undergo Further Testing

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) is set to undergo further testing after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Gabe Kapler mentioned that Estrada was feeling sore after Sunday's game, so the team will play it safe and have him undergo X-rays. It sounds like the Giants […]

Sean Tucker Looks Improved On Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker wasn't much of a factor during his preseason debut last week. However, the 21-year-old was able to make more of an impact during Saturday's game against the New York Jets. The Bucs started Ke'Shawn Vaughn, but he quickly gave way to Tucker. The undrafted rookie rushed seven times […]