Justin Verlander Opts Out Of His Contract

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander has opted out of his contract and has become a free agent. Verlander could have stayed in Houston for $25 million in 2023, but he should be able to get much more on a multi-year deal on the open market. The 39-year-old right-hander missed all of 2021 after having […]

Colts Sign Jake Funk, Cut Phillip Lindsay

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Jake Funk to their practice squad on Thursday and released running back Phillip Lindsay from the practice squad in a corresponding move. In five games for the Los Angeles Rams this year, Funk saw one snap on offense. The former seventh-round pick in 2021 played in 10 games in […]

Brandin Cooks Participates In Thursday's Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (wrist) was taking part in practice on Thursday. He was present for Wednesday's session but didn't get any work in. Cooks was unhappy that he wasn't traded at the deadline last week and was held out of last Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as a result. Despite the […]

Deebo Samuel Practices In Full Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Jauan Jennings (hamstring) and fullback Kyle Juszczyk (finger) all practiced in full on Wednesday. Samuel missed Week 8 but had the bye to heal up in Week 9, so he appears to be on track to play in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers on […]

Surgery On The Table For Blake Treinen

The Los Angeles Dodgers and relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) are discussing the best way to move forward with the shoulder injury that kept him out for most of the 2022 season. Surgery is among the options being discussed. Treinen made only three relief appearances in April before he injured his right shoulder, and he […]

Mets Make Mychal Givens A Free Agent

The New York Mets declined relief pitcher Mychal Givens' $3.5 million mutual option for the 2023 season on Wednesday, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Givens is now a free agent. The Mets acquired Givens from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline in early August, and he had a 4.79 ERA (4.22 FIP), a […]

Nick Anderson Outrighted By The Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays outrighted right-handed relief pitcher Nick Anderson on Wednesday, according to sources. Anderson is now on waivers and the other 29 teams can now add him to their major-league roster. If he clears waivers, he will remain in Tampa's minor-league system. Injuries have derailed Anderson's career since 2020. He pitched in just […]

Padres, Nick Martinez Discussing Contract Restructure

The San Diego Padres and right-hander Nick Martinez have discussed the possibility of restructuring his contract. It would be a surprise if Martinez didn't end up staying in 2023, but his playoff performance didn't hurt his potential free-agent market. The 32-year-old was solid in his first year for the Friars in a swing role, going […]

Dodgers Likely To Give Qualifying Offer To Tyler Anderson

There's a good chance that the Los Angeles Dodgers will extend the $19.65 million qualifying offer to All-Star left-hander Tyler Anderson, according to sources. Not many people expected Anderson, 32, to have a breakout season in 2022, but he did. The veteran southpaw went 15-5 with a 2.57 ERA (3.31 FIP), a 1.00 WHIP, 138 […]

Garrett Whitlock Expected To Be A Starter

The Boston Red Sox told right-hander Garrett Whitlock that he will almost certainly be used as a starting pitcher in 2023, according to general manager Brian O'Halloran. The team also plans to have Tanner Houck build up as a starter, but there's still a chance he's used out of the bullpen. Whitlock had arthroscopic right […]

Red Sox, Rafael Devers Not Close To Extension

The Boston Red Sox and third baseman Rafael Devers plan to continue to talk about a long-term deal and have mutual interest in getting something done, but as of now, the two sides aren't close on anything, according to sources. Devers wants to resolve the talks before the start of the 2023 season. There's a […]

Kolby Allard Shipped To The Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Kolby Allard from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Jake Odorizzi and cash considerations. Allard returns to Atlanta after they took him in the first round of the 2015 draft. The 25-year-old southpaw made only 10 relief appearances for Texas in 2022 and had a rough 7.29 […]

Rangers Acquire Jake Odorizzi From The Braves

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in exchange for left-hander Kolby Allard. Odorizzi began the 2022 season with the Houston Astros and was traded to the Braves in August. He finished the year 6-6 with a combined 4.40 ERA (4.28 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, 86 […]

Bryce Harper To Be Evaluated On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said at the GM meetings this week that outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) will have his torn right UCL evaluated on Monday. Harper being able to avoid surgery seems unlikely, and he could also end up needing Tommy John surgery, but we won't know until early next week. […]

Packers Claim Johnathan Abram Off Waivers From Raiders

The Green Bay Packers claimed safety Johnathan Abram off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday, according to a source. The Raiders waived the former first-rounder on Tuesday, but he'll quickly latch on with a new team. The 26-year-old is a bruiser and a physical presence in the secondary, but failure to succeed in […]

Matthew Wright Signs, Chris Boswell Dealing With Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed kicker Matthew Wright to the active 53-man roster from the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad on Wednesday, meaning Wright has to be on the roster for three games. It's bad news for Chris Boswell (groin), who is dealing with an injury. Boswell checks in as the No. 25 fantasy kicker this […]

Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow Limited Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (hamstring, ribs) were both listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. Waller continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since Week 5. He's been one of the biggest disappoints in fantasy this year and is […]

Evan Engram Listed As Limited Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (back) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Engram is considered day-to-day and is expected to be fine to play in Week 10 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 28-year-old was a bust in starting lineups last weekend, as he caught just one of two targets […]

AJ Terrell Ruled Out For Thursday's Game

Atlanta Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell (hamstring) has been ruled out of the team's Thursday night game in Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers. It will be Terrell's third straight game on the sidelines as he deals with a hamstring injury. Cornell Armstrong and Darren Hall are expected to start again this weekend, but the recently […]

Ryan Tannehill Going To Be Dealing With Pain Tolerance

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) said he's going to be dealing with pain tolerance for a while and that it's "testing my patience," but he's doing everything he can to heal and potentially play in Week 10 against the Denver Broncos. Tannehill wasn't seen in the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, […]

David Njoku Misses Practice To Start The Week

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) did not take part in the team's practice on Wednesday. Njoku himself expected to be available to play in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins, but the team is pumping the brakes on his return after he missed Week 8. There remains a strong chance that he will […]

Julio Jones, Russell Gage Handed DNPs Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Julio Jones (knee, rest) and Russell Gage (hamstring) did not take part in Wednesday's practice. Jones also missed last Wednesday's practice before eventually playing in the Week 9 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He had just two catches for 28 yards. Gage has missed the last two games and […]

Cameron Brate Returns To Full Practice Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (neck) put in a full practice on Wednesday. Brate hasn't played since Week 6 and also missed Week 5 due to a concussion. But he appears to be on the cusp of a return for the Germany game this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. However, rookie Cade Otton […]

Mike Evans Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (ankle, ribs) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. It doesn't appear that his injuries are serious, but Evans is one to watch as the week progresses. Evans had five catches for a season-low 40 yards in last week's win over the Los Angeles Rams, and […]

Keenan Allen Still Day-To-Day, Misses Another Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Brandon Staley. The team continues to label him day-to-day, but Allen has to be the most frustrating player to roster in fantasy this year. The 30-year-old injured his hamstring in the season opener and didn't return […]

Allen Lazard, Mason Crosby Limited

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) and kicker Mason Crosby (back) were both listed as limited in practice on Wednesday. Lazard missed Week 8 but returned to catch four of 10 targets for 87 yards and a touchdown in the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions. He's basically the healthiest Packers receiver […]

Aaron Rodgers, Sammy Watkins Miss Practice

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (knee) both missed practice on Wednesday. Rodgers continues to be limited in what he can do in practice to kick off the week, but he always has returned on Thursday and Friday and hasn't missed a game due to the injury. It seems […]

Aaron Jones, Christian Watson Practice Wednesday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) and rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (chest, concussion) returned to practice on Wednesday despite leaving the Week 9 game with injuries. Jones was listed as limited, while Watson surprisingly was a full go. X-rays turned up negative on Jones' left ankle, so he'll have a chance to […]

Rondale Moore, Matt Prater Limited Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (hand) and kicker Matt Prater (hip) were both limited in Wednesday's practice. It doesn't sound like Moore's hand injury is serious. However, quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) also missed practice, so Moore's fantasy outlook would dim considerably if Colt McCoy or Trace McSorley were forced to start against the Los […]

Kyler Murray Misses Practice, Considered Day-To-Day

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) is considered day-to-day and did not practice on Wednesday, according to a source. Murray's injury isn't considered serious, but it's something to watch for the rest of the week and leading up to Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. If for some reason he's unable to play against […]