Yusei Kikuchi Removed From Toronto's Rotation

Toronto Blue Jays interim manager John Schneider said left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will transition to a relief role. He has struggled this season, posting a 5.25 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and a 91:49 K:BB across 82 1/3 innings in 2022. The 31-year-old is expected to pitch out of the bullpen, starting with Saturday's game against the Yankees. […]

Rowan Wick Secures Eighth Save On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Rowan Wick tossed a perfect inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old needed 14 pitches to earn his eighth save of the season. He has now recorded three saves since the Cubs traded David […]

Brusdar Graterol Could Be Activated This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch Wednesday and Thursday with Triple-A Oklahoma City and could be activated from the 15-day injured list during the team's three-game series against the Miami Marlins this weekend. He has been sidelined since mid-July due to right shoulder inflammation. The 23-year-old has racked up nine […]

Luis Rengifo Exits Early With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (back) was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Seattle Mariners due to back tightness. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI double before exiting with the injury. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to return is Friday against the Detroit Tigers. He has been locked in the […]

Matt Barnes Notches Third Save On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 32-year-old needed 10 pitches to record his third save of the year. Barnes has struggled this season with a […]

Michael Lorenzen Throws Simulated Game On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) threw 45 pitches during Tuesday's simulated game. He "felt great" and will report to Triple-A Salt Lake to begin a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old is expected to make two rehab starts before rejoining the Angels rotation. He is eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list in […]

Aledmys Diaz Exits Tuesday With An Apparent Injury

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent injury. He reportedly looked uncomfortable after making a catch in left field during the third inning and was removed from Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old went 0-for-2 before exiting. Diaz is considered day-to-day, and more information about […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Three Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out four across three scoreless innings in Tuesday's rehab start with Double-A Springfield. He threw 52 pitches, landing 34 for strikes. The 26-year-old bounced back on Tuesday after surrendering three runs over one inning in a previous rehab start with […]

Mitch Keller Dealing With Shoulder Fatigue

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller (shoulder) was removed from Tuesday's start against the Boston Red Sox after two innings due to right shoulder fatigue. He allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one across two innings before exiting. The 26-year-old is being evaluated and is considered day-to-day. It's unclear if […]

Taijuan Walker Removed From Tuesday's Start Against Atlanta

New York Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker (back) was removed from Tuesday's start against the Atlanta Braves due to back spasms. He allowed one hit and two walks across two scoreless innings before being pulled from Tuesday's game. The severity of Walker's injury is unknown, and he is currently day-to-day. His next scheduled start on Sunday […]

Is Allen Lazard The Packers WR1? Where Should I Draft Lazard for Fantasy Football?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard jumped to the top of the team's chart after losing Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling this offseason. The 26-year-old signed his second-round tender in June and is expected to be Aaron Rodgers' top target in 2022. He finished with career highs in receptions (40), receiving yards (513), and […]

Luis Garcia Heading To The Injured List

The Washington Nationals are expected to place second baseman Luis Garcia (groin) on the injured list Monday. He missed the last two games due to a groin issue. The severity of Garcia's groin injury is unknown, but he will be out for at least the next 10 days. The 22-year-old is slashing .289/.301/.417 with four […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Notches Second Save

Washington Nationals pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. allowed one hit while striking out one batter over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead and retired three of four batters he faced to secure his […]

Nationals Are Calling Up Top Prospect C.J. Abrams

The Washington Nationals are expected to call up top prospect shortstop C.J. Abrams from Triple-A Rochester on Monday. He was dealt to the Nationals from the Padres as part of the blockbuster deal involving star outfielder Juan Soto. The 21-year-old slashed .232/.285/.320 with two homers, 16 runs, 11 RBI, and a stolen base with the […]

Jacob deGrom Strikes Out 10 In Saturday's Win

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom allowed two hits while striking out 10 across six scoreless innings during Saturday's 1-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. He picked up his second win of the season. The Mets ace threw 76 pitches, landing 57 for strikes. He has shown no signs of rust since returning to the […]

Harold Ramirez Nearing Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Sunday. He took batting practice on Saturday and reportedly felt good. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since July 17 with a broken thumb. He slashed .329/.379/.446 with four homers and 35 RBI in 78 games before landing on […]

Andrew Heaney Exits Saturday's Start Early

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Andrew Heaney (arm) exited Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals due to a left arm contusion. He took a line drive off his left arm and was removed from the game. The 31-year-old allowed two runs on three hits while striking out five over three innings before exiting. The severity […]

DL Hall Optioned, Will Shift To Relief

Baltimore Orioles pitcher DL Hall was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday after his start against the Tampa Bay Rays. He made his MLB debut on Saturday, allowing five earned runs on five hits and three walks across 3 2/3 innings. The 23-year-old was charged with the loss on Saturday. The Orioles are optioning Hall […]

Mike Trout Takes BP On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) took batting practice on Saturday. It was the first time he had done this since landing on the injured list in late July. The 31-year-old is dealing with a rare back condition called costovertebral dysfunction. He reportedly felt good after hitting on the field Saturday. The star outfielder […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) is targeting going through a full pregame routine by Monday and will hopefully begin a rehab assignment next week. He has been sidelined since July 23 with Achilles tendinitis. The 32-year-old slashed .228/.309/.498 with a .807 OPS, 24 home runs, 61 RBI, and 40 runs scored in 328 […]

Jake Browning Throws For 190 Yards In Preseason Opener

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning completed 13-of-24 passes for 190 yards and gained 14 rushing yards on four carries in Friday's preseason 36-23 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. He saw extended action on Friday after a concussion knocked Brandon Allen out of the game. The 26-year-old averaged 7.9 yards per attempt but didn't lead the […]

Chris Evans Struggles In Preseason Opener

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans rushed for minus three yards on eight carries while catching his only target for nine yards in Friday's 36-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old drew the start with both Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine being held out. He logged 14 snaps but could not muster any positive […]

Kevin Harris Finds The End Zone In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots running back Kevin Harris rushed six times for nine yards and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for minus two yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the New York Giants. He averaged 1.8 yards after contact per attempt but salvaged his fantasy day by rushing a three-yard score during […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Leads Pats In Rushing On Thursday

New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. rushed six times for 25 yards and caught his only target for no gain in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the New York Giants. He led the Patriots in rushing with 25 yards, but came on the field after J.J. Taylor and Kevin Harris. James White retired […]

J.J. Taylor Starts The Preseason Opener, Held To 16 Rushing Yards

New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor rushed five times for 16 yards and caught his only target for 11 yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the New York Giants. With running backs Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson given the night off, Taylor drew the start in New England's preseason opener. The 24-year-old played […]

Tyquan Thornton Scores In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton caught both his targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the New York Giants. Patriots wide receivers DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, Jakobi Meyers, and Nelson Agholor got the day off. The 22-year-old caught a two-yard touchdown in the first quarter to put […]

Joe Kelly Exits Thursday's Game Early

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (head) exited Thursday's game against the Kansas Royals early due to lightheadedness. He will undergo further evaluation and is considered day-to-day. The 34-year-old allowed two runs on one hit and one walk across a 1/3 of an inning before leaving. Kelly owns a 5.84 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and […]

Luis Torrens Designated For Assignment

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens was designated for assignment Thursday. He struggled at the plate this season, slashing .214/.262/.252 with one homer, 10 RBI, and nine runs across 46 games in 2022. The 26-year-old was designated for assignment to open a roster spot for catcher Curt Casali. Seattle acquired Casali (oblique) and Matthew Boyd (elbow) […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Sharp In Thursday's Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out six across five scoreless innings during Thursday's rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo. The southpaw threw 53 pitches, landing 39 for strikes. He had been on the restricted list while dealing with a personal matter since mid-June. The 29-year-old has been […]

Jonathan India Exits Early With Leg Contusion

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (leg) was diagnosed with a lower left leg contusion after exiting Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He sustained the injury after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. The 25-year-old avoided a significant injury and is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return to the lineup […]