Wander Franco Gets Wednesday Off

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco got the day off on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Franco should return to the lineup for the team's next game, and he's a must-start in all fantasy formats when he's on the field. The 22-year-old Dominican is off to a fine start in 2023, going .301 (22-for-73) with […]

Justin Verlander Moving To Five-Day Schedule

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) is moving to a five-day schedule and is likely to throw a live batting practice session on Sunday. The plan also includes him making a minor-league rehab start next Friday. It's good news, especially after Carlos Carrasco (elbow) landed on the injured list on Tuesday. The American […]

Rockies Reinstate Daniel Bard From The Injured List

The Colorado Rockies reinstated right-hander Daniel Bard (personal) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Peter Lambert to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Bard has been sidelined while he deals with anxiety, and he'll be making his 2023 debut when he gets into a game for the Rockies. The 37-year-old was […]

Yoan Moncada Not Expected Back This Weekend

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is not expected to return this weekend from the injured list. Before he comes back, he'll likely need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment, according to manager Pedro Grifol. The White Sox want to make sure the oft-injured 27-year-old is fully healthy before they activate him […]

Guardians Recall Brayan Rocchio Wednesday

The Cleveland Guardians recalled infield prospect Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Hunter Gaddis to Columbus in a corresponding move. Per MLB Pipeline, Rocchio is Cleveland's No. 6 prospect, and he gets the call to the big leagues after going 21-for-61 (.344) with seven doubles, 10 RBI, four stolen bases and […]

Kyle Bradish To Be Activated And Start Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles will activate right-hander Kyle Bradish (foot) from the 15-day injured list to have him start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Bradish landed on the injured list when he suffered a right foot contusion in his first start of the year back on April 3, but he's ready to return now and […]

Alex Wood Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed left-hander Alex Wood (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Tristan Beck from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Wood suffered a hamstring strain on Tuesday and was pulled in the third inning against the Miami Marlins. The 32-year-old southpaw had […]

Garrett Mitchell Dealing With Shoulder Subluxation

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) appeared to suffer a shoulder subluxation while sliding into third base in the 10th inning of Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. It remains to be seen what the severity is, but he will travel back to Milwaukee with the team on Wednesday and continues to receive treatment. We […]

Patriots View Mike Gesicki As Receiver/Tight End Hybrid

The New England Patriots view tight end Mike Gesicki as much as a receiver as a tight end, so the wide receiver position might not be as much of a need in this year's draft as some people may think. The team also has big plans for 2022 second-rounder Tyquan Thornton alongside DeVante Parker, JuJu […]

Dolphins Could Add Another Running Back In The Draft

The Miami Dolphins re-signed three running backs to short-term deals in free agency this offseason, but they are still evaluating the top RB prospects in this year's draft class, according to a source with knowledge of the team's plans. Miami doesn't have a first-round pick and only has four total draft picks this year, so […]

Bills May Wait To Fill Linebacker Void

It's possible that the Buffalo Bills draft a linebacker in the first round this year since they don't pick until No. 27, but the front office may also look to the offensive side of the ball since they haven't selected an offensive player in the first round since quarterback Josh Allen in 2018. The inside […]

Seahawks Not Expected To Take QB With No. 5 Pick

The Seattle Seahawks may be checking in on the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft class, but a source in Seattle said to expect defensive line help over a signal-caller at No. 5 overall next Thursday night. However, it's highly unlikely that Alabama pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. or Georgia's Jalen Carter will be available […]

49ers Doing Work On TE Position Ahead Of Draft

The San Francisco 49ers already have a great tight end in George Kittle, but they have done more work on that position than any other team leading up to the draft, according to a source with knowledge of the team's plans. The Niners have plenty of other needs on the offensive line and in the […]

Kendre Miller Meeting With Lions Wednesday

Texas Christian University running back Kendre Miller (knee) is finishing up a third straight week of top-30 visits by meeting with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, according to a source. The star running back also visited with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers earlier in the week. He has also spent time with the Buffalo […]

C.J. Stroud Visiting With Falcons Wednesday

The Atlanta Falcons are hosting Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud for a visit on Wednesday. The Falcons have the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NFL draft next Thursday night. Now that Alabama QB Bryce Young is the overwhelming favorite to go first overall to the Carolina Panthers, it has become plausible that Stroud […]

49ers Listening To Calls For Trey Lance

The San Francisco 49ers have received inquiries from several teams looking into a potential trade for former No. 3 pick quarterback Trey Lance, according to sources. The conversations have been the result of the Niners fielding the calls, not making them, with teams aware that Brock Purdy is likely the future starter. Purdy had offseason […]

Panthers Haven't Told Bryce Young He's Their Pick

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said the team hasn't told University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young that he's their selection with the first overall pick in this year's draft. Fitterer said Young's decision to cancel his last visits was made by Young and his representatives. Carolina was initially favored to take Ohio State's C.J. […]

Yordan Alvarez Turns His Ankle Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) looked to turn his left ankle a bit on a swing on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and was pulled from the contest early in the eighth inning. Alvarez started the game in left field and went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in the contest […]

Diamondbacks Reinstate Joe Mantiply From Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated left-hander Joe Mantiply (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Luis Frias to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Mantiply should return to a high-leverage role in Arizona's bullpen after needing some time to recover from left shoulder fatigue. The 32-year-old southpaw will be making his 2023 […]

Christian Arroyo Unlikely To Play In Series Against Twins

It seems as though Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hamstring) is unlikely to play in the current series against the Minnesota Twins due to a tight hamstring. With Arroyo out on Tuesday, Enrique Hernandez got the start at the keystone on Tuesday against the Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray for the first time […]

Joe Musgrove To Make Season Debut Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) is healthy and fully built up and will come off the injured list to make his 2023 season debut on Saturday on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to manager Bob Melvin. Musgrove's return will push Yu Darvish back to Sunday in the series finale. […]

A's Calling Up Jordan Diaz

The Oakland Athletics are calling up No. 4 prospect Jordan Diaz, according to a source. Diaz is expected to join the team on Wednesday. The A's probably aren't calling up Diaz to the big leagues just to sit him on the bench, so he's worth a look in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues at the corner-infield […]

Dany Jimenez Lands On 15-Day Injured List Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (shoulder) was put on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained right shoulder and pitcher Adam Oller was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move, according to the team. Jimenez is the team's primary closer, but he blew his last save chance on Sunday and […]

Alex Wood Likely To Go On Injured List

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that left-hander Alex Wood (hamstring) is likely to land on the 15-day injured list after leaving his start early on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins with a left hamstring strain. The 32-year-old southpaw injured himself fielding a bunt in the third inning. He came into his outing on […]

Joey Gallo Expected To Be Activated And Play Wednesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (intercostal) is with the team in Boston, and manager Rocco Baldelli said he thinks Gallo will be activated from the injured list and play on Wednesday against the Red Sox. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger went on the injured list last week with a minor right intercostal strain, but he's […]

Astros Put Chas McCormick On Injured List

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick (back) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a back issue that flared up on Sunday. According to manager Dusty Baker, it's unrelated to vision issues he's also been dealing with recently. It doesn't seem to be a serious back injury for McCormick, but coupled with his […]

Luke Weaver Expected To Be Activated And Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luke Weaver (forearm) is expected to come off the injured list to start on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pitching prospect Levi Stoudt is being brought up for a spot start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, which will allow the Reds to push Hunter Greene (leg) back to this weekend […]

Hunter Greene To Have Start Pushed Back

The Cincinnati Reds will push starting pitcher Hunter Greene's (leg) next start back and have pitching prospect Levi Stoudt make a spot start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Right-hander Luke Weaver (forearm) is also scheduled to come off the injured list to pitch Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Greene was hit in the […]

Brewers Claim J.B. Bukauskas Off Waivers From Mariners

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed right-hander J.B. Bukauskas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The Brewers sent Bukauskas to Triple-A Nashville as relief depth after picking him up from the Mariners, who had designated him for assignment last week. The 26-year-old pitcher has gotten off to a rough start at the MLB and minor-league […]

Mike Trout Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back in center field and is hitting second on Tuesday against right-hander Clarke Schmidt and the New York Yankees. Trout took a normal day of rest in a day game on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, but he's back in there to begin a series on the […]