Oliver Ortega Claimed Off Waivers By Twins

The Minnesota Twins claimed right-hander Oliver Ortega off waivers on Friday from the Los Angeles Angels and designated Blayne Enlow for assignment in a corresponding move. Ortega made 27 relief appearances for the Halos in 2022 in just his second major-league season and posted a 3.71 ERA (4.76 FIP), a 1.47 WHIP, one save, 33 […]

Darwinzon Hernandez Designated For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez for assignment on Friday in order to make room on the 40-man roster for veteran third baseman Justin Turner. In his fourth big-league season in 2022, Hernandez disappointed and only pitched in 6 2/3 innings in the majors for Boston. He allowed 17 runs (16 earned) on […]

Rockies Claim Nick Mears Off Waivers From Rangers

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they claimed right-hander Nick Mears off waivers from the Texas Rangers. With the addition, the Rockies' 40-man roster now sits at 39 players. All three of Mears' major-league seasons in the last three years have come with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He only tossed two scoreless innings for the […]

Blue Jays Sign Drew Hutchison, Others Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-handers Drew Hutchison, Casey Lawrence and Julian Fernandez, catcher Rob Brantly and left-hander Paul Fry to minor-league deals on Friday that include invitations to spring training. Hutchison is probably the biggest name of the group, and he'll return to Toronto after playing the first three seasons of his career with […]

Padres Agree With Brent Honeywell Jr. Friday

The San Diego Padres and free-agent right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. agreed to a split major-league deal on Friday, according to sources. Honeywell will make $725,000 if he's in the big leagues and $200,000 in the minor leagues. The 27-year-old former top prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays spent the 2022 in the minors with the […]

Jon Duplantier Signs Minor-League Deal With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent right-hander Jon Duplantier to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Although seven of Duplantier's 19 major-league outings in two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks came as starts, he'll likely be competing for a spot in Philadelphia's Opening Day bullpen this spring. He did […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) has been cleared to resume baseball activities this weekend, according to a team source. Tatis is recovering from multiple surgeries in 2022. He had surgery on a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder in September and has had two surgeries on the scaphoid bone in […]

Christian McCaffrey Cleared To Play Against Arizona

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle, knee) returned to practice on Friday and has been cleared to play in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. McCaffrey was held out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to some speculation that he may not play this weekend. The 26-year-old will be active […]

Deebo Samuel Off The Week 18 Injury Report

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee) has been removed from the Week 18 injury report and is expected to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. It will be Samuel's first game action since he sprained his left MCL and sprained his left ankle in […]

Christian Watson Cleared To Face The Lions

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from Friday's final injury report for Week 18 and will play on Sunday night in the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions. The Packers will earn the NFC's final playoff spot with a win over […]

Jaylen Waddle Will Play In Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) returned to a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. He will suit up on Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets. Waddle put in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. The Dolphins need to win […]

Noah Fant Doesn't Carry An Injury Designation

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Fant will be available for this must-win game, but fantasy managers considering using him as a touchdown-dependent TE2 shouldn't forget about […]

Kenneth Walker III, DeeJay Dallas Good To Go

Seattle Seahawks running backs Kenneth Walker III (ankle, illness) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) were both removed from the final injury report on Friday and will play in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, Travis Homer (ankle) is listed as doubtful to play. A win on Sunday and a Lions win over the Packers […]

Tyler Lockett Questionable Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (shin) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Lockett returned to practice on Friday after sitting out the previous two days, and he is determined to suit up this weekend in a must-win game, according to head coach […]

Tony Pollard Will Play In Week 18

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (thigh) practiced in full all week and will play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Pollard was removed from Friday's final injury report and is just 12 rushing yards shy of his first 1,000-yard season. It's been a great season for the […]

Miles Sanders Good To Go Against Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and was removed from the final Week 18 injury report. He will suit up in Sunday's regular season finale against the New York Giants. In a game the Eagles need to win in order to secure a first-round bye in the […]

Jalen Hurts Officially Questionable For Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants on Sunday. Hurts was limited in practice this week and appears to be on the right track to playing for the first time since spraining his right shoulder in Week […]

Taysom Hill, Juwan Johnson Questionable For Week 18

New Orleans Saints tight ends Taysom Hill (back) and Juwan Johnson (quadriceps) are both listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Hill was limited in practice all week, while Johnson was limited the last two days, so there's a good chance both will be able to […]

Tyler Huntley, DeSean Jackson Questionable

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) and wide receiver DeSean Jackson (illness) are both questionable to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Week 18 regular season finale. Huntley was limited all week while dealing with right shoulder tendinitis, and there appears to be a good chance that he will make his […]

Josh Allen, Dawson Knox Cleared For Week 18

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (ankle, elbow) and tight end Dawson Knox (hip) practiced in full on Friday and have been cleared to play in Week 18 against the New England Patriots on Sunday. They were removed from the final injury report. After not finishing Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bills will need […]

Vikings Could Get Backups Some Work In Week 18

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that the team will have a "clear-cut plan" about the entire Week 18 regular season finale against the Chicago Bears on Sunday as far as playing the starters goes. O'Connell also mentioned getting backups some snaps as well. The Vikings are still playing for seeding purposes in the […]

Irv Smith Jr. Set To Be Activated From Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings plan to activate tight end Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) from Injured Reserve, according to a source. Smith last played in Week 8 due to a high-ankle sprain, but he should be active for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Chicago Bears and will be a big boost for the offense […]

Zamir White Could Have Big Role Against Chiefs

There is a good chance that Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Zamir White will get his first serious action of his first NFL season in the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Starter Josh Jacobs (hip, oblique) is questionable for Saturday's game and missed two practices this week. […]

Diamondbacks Designate Edwin Uceta For Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Edwin Uceta for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for veteran third baseman Evan Longoria, whose one-year, $4 million deal became official. Uceta posted a 5.82 ERA (4.52 FIP), 1.23 WHIP, 13 strikeouts and seven walks in 17 relief innings for the D-backs in 2022 in […]

Ryan O'Hearn Designated For Assignment Again

The Baltimore Orioles designated infielder Ryan O'Hearn for assignment on Thursday to make room on the roster for infielder Lewin Diaz, who was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. O'Hearn was already designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals this offseason and was claimed off waivers by the Orioles earlier this week. The […]

Zach Thompson Designated For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Zach Thompson for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Rich Hill. In his first year with Pittsburgh and only second in the big leagues in 2022, Thompson appeared in 29 games (22 starts) and held a 5.18 ERA (4.87 FIP), 1.51 WHIP […]

Gerson Moreno Signs Minor-League Deal With Nationals

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent right-hander Gerson Moreno to a minor-league deal on Friday. Moreno has never made it to the major leagues and has spent nine seasons in the minors. In 2022, he was with Double-A Erie in the Detroit Tigers organization and went 4-2 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 96 strikeouts and […]

Mets Could Walk Away From Carlos Correa

The New York Mets have grown "very frustrated" in their negotiations with free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa over the past few days and are now considering walking away altogether, according to a source with direct knowledge of the team's thinking. In the end, the Mets and Correa believed they had a strong chance of reaching an […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Ruled Out Against Dallas

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) has officially been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Commanders will be without both Robinson and Antonio Gibson (foot, knee), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Robinson had a very impressive first NFL season, […]

49ers Won't Take Any Chances With Christian McCaffrey

The San Francisco 49ers will play it safe with running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle, knee) in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. "If he's not right we won't have him out there. Want him right for playoffs. But if healthy he'll play," general manager John Lynch said. McCaffrey missed […]