Alejo Lopez Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder/outfielder Alejo Lopez for assignment on Wednesday to make room for recently acquired outfielder Will Benson on the active roster. If Lopez isn't claimed off waivers or traded, he could return to the Reds as minor-league infield and outfield depth. The 26-year-old from Mexico played in 59 games for the Reds […]

Guardians Sign Zack Collins

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent catcher Zack Collins to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The Guardians also inked left-hander Phillip Diehl and right-hander Dusten Knight. Collins spent the 2022 season with the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates, hitting a combined .155/.231/.320 with a .551 OPS, four […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Will Play In World Baseball Classic

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic for Team Venezuela. Acuna got permission from the Braves to take part in the tournament, which will take him away from the team's spring training. There's a good chance that the 25-year-old will be limited to designated-hitter duties in an effort […]

Padres Give Yu Darvish A Six-Year Extension

The San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish agreed to a six-year, $108 million contract extension on Thursday, according to sources. The deal will start in 2023 and runs through 2028, when Darvish will be 42 years old. The 36-year-old was previously due $18 million this season and was scheduled to become a free agent […]

Sam Darnold Could Return As A Bridge Option

The Carolina Panthers are still searching for their next quarterback. The team could choose to re-sign Sam Darnold as a bridge option, but he isn't the long-term answer. But if the Panthers go with a signal-caller early in this year's draft, it wouldn't be surprising if Darnold moved on. The 25-year-old didn't make his 2022 […]

J.J. Watt Not Interested In Joining Texans Coaching Staff

Retired defensive lineman J.J. Watt said that he's not interested in joining the Houston Texans' coaching staff under new head coach DeMeco Ryans, whom Watt spent the 2011 season with as a player in Houston. Watt retired after the 2022 season after 10 years with the Texans and two for the Arizona Cardinals, leaving speculation […]

Texans To Interview Matt Burke For Defensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans will interview Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach Matt Burke for their defensive coordinator vacancy, according to a league source. Burke served as the Miami Dolphins' defensive coordinator in 2017 and 2018 and has also worked for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans in his career. […]

Eric Bieniemy Remains A Candidate For Commanders, Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains a prime candidate for the offensive coordinator jobs with the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens, according to sources. The Commanders have interviewed six candidates for the job, but Bieniemy sounds like the clear front-runner. With the Chiefs playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Philadelphia […]

Commanders Undecided On Chase Young's Option

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said the team hasn't decided on whether to exercise defensive end Chase Young's fifth-year option, which would be worth $17.452 million. The Commanders need to discuss his health and review his growth and development. The 23-year-old former second overall pick in the 2020 draft played only three games in […]

Extension Coming For Darnell Mooney?

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney was one of the first holdovers that general manager Ryan Poles praised at the combine last year. Despite a disappointing 2022 season that ended early due to injury, Poles' positive feelings about Mooney remain. He finished the year on Injured Reserve with an ankle injury and had 40 catches […]

Cole Kmet Likely To Receive Extension This Offseason

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is the most likely to receive a contract extension from the team this offseason with one year remaining on his rookie deal. "I thought he elevated his game from the film that I watched last year to what it was this year," general manager Ryan Poles said. "So that's […]

Kadarius Toney Flying Around At Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) was officially listed as limited in Wednesday's practice, but he appears to be making good progress ahead of the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Toney didn't practice at all last week after injuring his ankle in the AFC Championship, but he said earlier […]

Reds Acquire Will Benson From The Guardians

The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Will Benson from the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Justin Boyd and a player to be named later. Benson is a left-handed-hitting outfielder that was taken 14th overall by Cleveland in the 2016 draft. The 24-year-old made his major-league debut in 2022 and played in 28 games, […]

Tommy Eveld Signs With Reds

Free-agent right-hander Tommy Eveld signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, according to sources. Eveld was great out of the bullpen for Triple-A Jacksonville in the last two years. In 2022, he posted a 3.38 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 31 strikeouts and 10 walks in 34 2/3 innings pitched over 23 outings (one […]

A.J. Puk To Compete For Rotation Spot

Oakland Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk will get a chance to compete for a starting rotation spot in 2023, according to general manager David Forst. The 27-year-old southpaw was a starter as a prospect in the minor leagues, but he's made 84 appearances for the A's in three seasons, with all of them coming in relief. […]

Michael Brantley Hopes To Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) said that he remains hopeful that he'll be ready for the March 30 regular season opener. However, any kind of setback could push his timetable back and open up a roster spot on the bench. Brantley had arthroscopic labral surgery on his right shoulder and hasn't played since last […]

Framber Valdez Won't Pitch In World Baseball Classic

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez won't pitch in this year's World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic, according to new general manager Dana Brown. It makes total sense, as Valdez tossed a career-high 201 1/3 innings in the regular season in 2022, which was a big jump from his previous career-high of 134 2/3 […]

Jared Walsh Feeling Great

After rehabbing from thoracic outlet surgery in the fall, Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (shoulder) is looking to return to his All-Star form this year and said he's been feeling great. Walsh had surgery last September, but with better health, he could bounce back in 2023 for the Angels and fantasy managers. The […]

Nick Senzel Uncertain For Start Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (foot) is uncertain for the start of the 2023 regular season after spending most of the offseason in a walking boot. Senzel required two surgeries after fracturing a toe in his left foot in September of last year, so he hasn't really had any time this offseason to work on […]

Angels Owner Wants To Keep Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno said that he wants to keep two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who will be eligible for free agency after the 2023 season. It's one of the sport's biggest upcoming storylines and should result in a record-breaking contract by likely $100 million or more. "I'd like to keep Ohtani," Moreno said. […]

Aaron Ashby To Be Delayed Due To Shoulder Fatigue

Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said that left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will be behind in spring training with what the team is calling shoulder fatigue. Ashby spent three weeks on the injured last year with shoulder inflammation, so the Brewers will play it safe with him this spring. It's not exactly what you want […]

Kaleb McGary Expected To Return To Falcons

ESPN's Field Yates thinks the Atlanta Falcons will re-sign impending free-agent offensive tackle Kaleb McGary this offseason. McGary's breakout season in 2022 in his fourth NFL campaign should net him a big payday. Atlanta's quarterback situation is a big question mark, but they'll also need to ensure that whoever is under center has a dependable […]

Cardinals Could Cut Robbie Anderson

Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz predicts that the Arizona Cardinals will cut wide receiver Robbie Anderson this offseason after he had only seven catches in 10 games for the team in 2022 after they acquired him from the Carolina Panthers. Cutting Anderson would trim $12 million from the team's salary cap in 2023 with no dead […]

Cardinals Expected To Re-Sign Byron Murphy Jr.

ESPN's Field Yates is expecting the Arizona Cardinals to re-sign impending free-agent cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. this offseason. Murphy is a homegrown talent getting set to enter the prime of his career at a premium position. He won't come cheap due to his ability, but the Cardinals have little reason to move on from him, […]

Zach Allen Should Be A Priority For Arizona

ESPN's Josh Weinfuss thinks re-signing defensive end Zach Allen this offseason needs to be a big priority for the Arizona Cardinals. Allen isn't a big-name defender, but he had a big impact in 2022 with 5.5 sacks, 47 tackles and 16 pass breakups. J.J. Watt is now retired, so the Cardinals can ill-afford to lose […]

Elandon Roberts Expected To Re-Sign With Dolphins

ESPN's Field Yates believes the Miami Dolphins will re-sign impending free-agent linebacker Elandon Roberts this offseason. The Dolphins have a lot of work to do to improve their defense, and Roberts should be a priority to retain. The 28-year-old was a team captain and is a physical enforcer and smart blitzer. He's certainly due a […]

Vikings Not Expected To Re-Sign Dalvin Tomlinson

ESPN's Field Yates isn't expecting the Minnesota Vikings to re-sign impending free-agent defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson this offseason. Tomlinson has been solid for Minnesota and should command a nice salary on the open market as a gifted pass-rusher and big-bodied run-stopper. But the Vikings will be more motivated to pay wide receiver Justin Jefferson to […]

Marcus Peters Could Be On The Move This Offseason

ESPN's Field Yates doesn't expect the Baltimore Ravens to re-sign veteran cornerback Marcus Peters this offseason. The presumed franchise tag for quarterback Lamar Jackson will take up a huge chunk of the team's salary cap space in 2023, and Peters could be looking for one final big contract at age 30. Peters remained productive in […]

Lavonte David Expected To Re-Sign With Buccaneers

ESPN's Field Yates expects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to re-sign impending free-agent linebacker Lavonte David this offseason. If the Buccaneers commit to a youth movement and a rebuild, perhaps David isn't retained. However, Yates firmly believes that he carries immense value for the franchise, regardless of where they are in their trajectory. The 33-year-old veteran […]

Jaguars Expected To Re-Sign Jawaan Taylor

ESPN's Field Yates expects the Jacksonville Jaguars to re-sign impending free-agent offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor this offseason. Taylor won't be cheap after peaking in 2022. He's been a staple on Jacksonville's offensive line since being drafted in 2019, playing every offensive snap. A deal with a per-year average of $15 million-plus could be on tap […]