Justin Steele Not Expected To Return This Season

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (back) threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday and is expected to throw one more high-intensity bullpen, but it sounds as though he will not make it back to make another start for the Cubs in 2022. "It just makes sense to me to just go ahead and send him […]

DJ LeMahieu To Be Activated Friday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to face the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. With the Yankees clinching the American League East division on Tuesday night, the team is going to ease LeMahieu into action so that he's ready to go for […]

Yoan Moncada Day-To-Day With Foot Bruise

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (foot) is day-to-day with a bone bruise on the top of his foot and is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, according to acting manager Miguel Cairo. Moncada fouled a ball off the top of his foot on Tuesday and will undergo X-rays. […]

Yandy Diaz Scratched From Starting Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz was originally set to make his return to the starting lineup in the leadoff spot after missing the last seven games, but he'll instead return to the bench. The 31-year-old will be available off […]

Jesse Winker Remains Out Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be his second straight game starting on the bench after he suffered a left wrist bruise from being hit by a pitch in Sunday's game. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger remains day-to-day for now. It's been […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Resting His Knee Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice. His absence was qualified as a veteran rest day, but the Falcons also added a note that Patterson was specifically resting his knee after he ran for a career-high 141 yards in the Week 3 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Falcons […]

Dalvin Cook Still Day-To-Day After Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) isn't practicing on Wednesday and is still considered day-to-day for the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints in London. The Vikings will try to at least get Cook some work in walk-throughs this week before making a decision on whether he will play on Sunday. It […]

Jaylen Waddle, Cedrick Wilson Jr. Questionable

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Jaylen Waddle (groin) and Cedrick Wilson Jr. (ribs, toe) are both listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. Waddle was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report before being limited the last two days. Wilson has been listed as limited all […]

Tua Tagovailoa Questionable For Thursday Night

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ankle, back) is officially listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was listed as a DNP in Monday's estimated practice but has been limited the last two days. Despite getting pretty banged up in the Week 3 win over the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa plans […]

Jonathan Taylor Misses Practice But Expected To Play

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (toe) didn't practice on Wednesday, but it was reportedly for precautionary reasons after Taylor had some soreness coming out of the Week 3 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. "He'll be ready to roll," a source said about his availability for Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. Fantasy managers […]

Gunnar Henderson Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles rookie shortstop Gunnar Henderson isn't in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox against a left-handed pitcher. It's a good time for a day off, as the 21-year-old prospect has gone 5-for-32 (.156) with two homers, five RBI and 10 strikeouts in his last nine games to drop his season […]

No Target Date For Starling Marte

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte's fractured right middle finger remains immobilized and in a splint, and the Mets are still waiting for the swelling and discomfort to subside. Skipper Buck Showalter said, "not really," when asked if there was a target date for Marte's return. The 33-year-old veteran has been on the injured list […]

Jose Altuve Getting A Day Off

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It looks to be just a normal day of rest for the 32-year-old All-Star. Fantasy managers must act accordingly and send him to their benches for the day. Altuve is wrapping up a very strong month at […]

Ramon Urias Lands On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed infielder Ramon Urias (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right knee sprain. The Orioles also recalled left-hander Keegan Akin, infielder Tyler Nevin and right-hander Beau Sulser from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned right-hander Joey Krehbiel and right-hander Jake Reed to Norfolk. Urias had three hits and fell just […]

Yordan Alvarez Not Starting Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alvarez departed Tuesday's game early due to a left ankle injury, but the good news is his X-rays came back negative. Fantasy managers should consider the 25-year-old left-handed slugger as day-to-day for now. The Astros will […]

Harold Castro Retreats To The Bench Against Royals

Detroit Tigers second baseman Harold Castro is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. The left-handed hitter will take a seat against Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch. The 28-year-old utility infielder has been solid for the Tigers in 400 at-bats in 2022, slashing .275/.303/.388 with seven home runs, 47 RBI and […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Getting A Breather Wednesday

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is taking the day off on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Fantasy managers need to shift him to their benches for the day. The 22-year-old has had a great first year in the big leagues and is currently in the midst of a 10-game hitting streak as […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Lineup Against Guardians

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has returned to third base and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. Diaz returns to the Rays lineup after missing the last seven games, and fantasy managers can put him back into their starting lineups for the final stretch of the […]

Myles Garrett Won't Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder), who was recently released from the hospital after a scary car accident on Monday, wasn't in the team's building on Wednesday, according to a source. Garrett continues to recover, but he will not practice on Wednesday and his availability for the Week 4 game against the Atlanta […]

Rock Ya-Sin, Nate Hobbs Up In The Air For Week 4

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (knee) is not believed to have suffered a serious injury and is dealing with a knee strain, according to a source. However, both his and cornerback Nate Hobbs' (concussion) availability for the Week 4 game against the division-rival Denver Broncos is up in the air. If one or both […]

Michael Pierce Suffers Torn Biceps

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (biceps) suffered a torn biceps in the Week 3 win over the New England Patriots, but there is no definitive word yet on how the team will proceed and if Pierce can make it back at some point this year, according to sources. Pierce will undergo further tests. Typically, […]

Alvin Kamara Limited In Practice To Begin The Week

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs), wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) and tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) were all limited in Wednesday's practice. Kamara returned to the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers after sitting out in Week 2. He finished with 73 total yards on 17 touches, but backfield mate Mark […]

Jarvis Landry Misses Practice Wednesday For Saints

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (foot) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Both he and Michael Thomas (toe) were injured in the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and did not return, putting their availability in question for the Week 4 contest in London against the Minnesota Vikings. It doesn't […]

Justice Hill Praised By Head Coach

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had some good things to say about running back Justice Hill after the Week 3 win over the New England Patriots. "I thought Justice Hill really stepped up. He was kinda the bell cow today. He made some exceptional runs. He and I have been talking about that for […]

Mac Jones Making Progress, Brian Hoyer In Line To Start

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) has made a lot of progress in the last 24 to 48 hours, and the team is taking it day-to-day. Veteran QB Brian Hoyer will get the start in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers in the likely event that Jones […]

Michael Thomas Not Seen At Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) was not seen at practice on Wednesday to begin the week. Thomas should be considered questionable to play in London in the Week 4 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings after he was injured in the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The 29-year-old caught all five […]

Saints Expect Jameis Winston To Play In Week 4

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen "doesn't think" there is a concern about quarterback Jameis Winston's (ankle, back) availability for the Week 4 game in London against the Minnesota Vikings. Winston did not practice on Wednesday, but Allen anticipates that Winston will return to the practice field on Thursday. Andy Dalton handled first-team reps […]

Dak Prescott Not Expected To Practice Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) is not expected to practice on Wednesday after having just gotten his stitches removed from his surgically repaired right thumb. A Week 4 return against the Washington Commanders appears to be too ambitious, but he does have an outside chance of returning in Week 5 against the Los Angeles […]

Zach Wilson Medically Cleared, Will Start In Week 4

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh announced on Wednesday that quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) has been medically cleared and will start in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, barring any setbacks. Wilson will be making his season debut, while veteran Joe Flacco will head back to the bench. The 23-year-old second-year signal-caller suffered a […]

Paolo Espino Loses Eighth Game Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino remained winless on the season when he took the loss in the 8-2 defeat to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Espino allowed four earned runs on five hits (two homers) while walking none and striking out five in five innings pitched. The 35-year-old right-hander gave up back-to-back home runs […]