Willson Contreras, Seiya Suzuki Reinstated Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs reinstated catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) from the injured list on Tuesday and also reinstated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the paternity list. In corresponding moves, the Cubs optioned Jared Young to the minors and designated outfielder Michael Hermosillo for assignment. Contreras is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third against Philadelphia […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Scratched, Luis Garcia Starting Tuesday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (illness) was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with an "illness," according to the team. Right-hander Luis Garcia will now make the start instead. McCullers has only made seven starts in 2022 after he got a late start to the season due to an […]

Jeremy Pena Returns Against Diamondbacks

Houston Astros rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena (face) is back at shortstop and is hitting second in the batting order on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. Pena will return to the lineup after leaving the game early on Saturday with a facial abrasion. With an off day on Monday, the 25-year-old will […]

Andres Gimenez Out Again Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Andres Gimenez is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Corey Kluber. It remains to be seen if Gimenez is actually dealing with an injury, but fantasy managers will have to keep him on the bench again. The 24-year-old first-time […]

Wander Franco Back In, Yandy Diaz Still Out Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand) is back at shortstop and is hitting third on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber. However, infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out. Franco jammed his left hand in Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he's back in there for fantasy managers. The 21-year-old […]

Kadarius Toney, Wan'Dale Robinson "Getting Closer"

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that wide receivers Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) are "getting closer," but it sounds like they will need to make more progress this week in order to play in Week 4 against the Chicago Bears. Neither player was active for the Monday night loss to […]

Bills Taking A Look At Xavier Rhodes

The Buffalo Bills are hosting veteran free-agent cornerback Xavier Rhodes on a visit on Tuesday, according to a source. The Bills are extremely banged up in their secondary after the first three weeks of the season, so they could use some veteran experience and depth. Cornerbacks Dane Jackson (neck) and rookie Christian Benford (hand) are […]

Cyril Grayson Visiting With Commanders

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Cyril Grayson is visiting with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday. The Bucs gave Grayson an injury settlement before cutting him at the beginning of this month, but he's hoping to latch on with another team for the 2022 season. The 28-year-old had 11 receptions on 16 targets for 215 […]

Bears Put Byron Pringle On Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears placed wide receiver Byron Pringle (calf) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed linebacker Joe Thomas off their practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Pringle suffered the injury in the Week 3 win over the Houston Texans, and he'll now have to miss at least the next four […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick In The Concussion Protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Fitzpatrick was assessed after the Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns last Thursday night. The 25-year-old four-time All-Pro should now be considered questionable to play in Week 4 against the New York Jets by his fantasy […]

Sterling Shepard Has A Torn ACL

Updating a previous report, New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (knee) suffered a torn left ACL in the Monday night loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Shepard will now miss the rest of the season after playing in just seven games in 2021 due to various injuries, including […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Doesn't Have Long-Term Injury

Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) had encouraging tests done on Monday on the right ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, according to sources. The Lions will be cautious with St. Brown, but if he misses any time, it shouldn't be anything long-term. It's […]

Dak Prescott Targeting Week 5 Return?

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's fractured right thumb no longer has any swelling and is healing properly after he had his stitches removed. He told NFL Network's Jane Slater that the Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Rams is a game that he could possibly start. Slater gets the sense that Prescott would go […]

Sterling Shepard Likely Done For The Season

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (knee) suffered a serious left knee injury in the Monday night loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, according to multiple sources. A final diagnosis will come on Tuesday, but Shepard's season is likely over. It was a non-contact injury late in the fourth quarter of the Week 3 […]

Ryan Jeffers Has Three-Hit Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (thumb) went 3-for-4 with a double, home run, three RBI and two runs scored in his minor league rehab game for Triple-A St. Paul on Monday night. Jeffers still has a little bit of time to return to the major-league roster for the Twins, who are close to being eliminated […]

MacKenzie Gore Hit Hard In Latest Rehab Start

Washington Nationals rookie left-hander MacKenzie Gore (elbow) was hit hard in his latest minor league rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Monday night, allowing six earned runs on six hits (three home runs surrendered) while walking one and striking out three in only 3 2/3 innings pitched. While the results weren't encouraging, Gore was able […]

Avisail Garcia Has A Hit In First Rehab Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout while serving as the designated hitter in his first minor league rehab game with Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday. Barring a setback on what will likely be a short rehab assignment in the minors, Garcia should return from the injured list at […]

Red Sox Hope Trevor Story Can Return

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and second baseman Trevor Story (heel) are both in agreement that his move to the injured list isn't a shutdown and that the hope is that Story can play again this season. "He's out there taking grounders. The running progression is the hard part. The moving around and the […]

Eric Hosmer Could Return Later This Week

Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (back) is now on track to play some games down the stretch, possibly as soon as later this week. Top prospect Triston Casas has been getting most of the playing time at first base, but Hosmer could get some games in the field and also some at designated […]

Christian Arroyo Could Return Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Christian Arroyo (illness) has been away from the team for most of the week due to an illness, but he was finally able to work out at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, and skipper Alex Cora thinks that Arroyo could be back in the lineup by Tuesday night against the Baltimore […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Thursday For Red Sox

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) is now scheduled to come off the injured list and start Thursday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. The goal is for Eovaldi to throw five innings or 75 pitches in his return to the rotation. He will likely make one more start after […]

Kyle Muller Recalled To Start Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves recalled left-hander Kyle Muller from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Alan Rangel to Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Muller will make the start on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old southpaw will be making only his third start of the year for Atlanta and only his 12th major-league appearance […]

Christian Benford Suffers Fractured Hand

Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Christian Benford (hand) suffered a fractured hand in the Week 3 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, according to a source. According to Bills beat writer Chris Brown, Benford will need surgery to fix his broken hand and will miss multiple games as a result. The Bills have also been […]

Trent Williams Could Miss 4-6 Weeks

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 3 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday night and will be out "some time," according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The head coach said it could be four to six weeks, but the team won't know for sure […]

Myles Garrett Involved In Car Accident Monday

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was involved in a one-car accident after leaving the team's facility on Monday, according to a team spokesman. Garrett did not suffer life-threatening injuries but was transported to a local hospital, and the team is in the process of gathering more information. It's a scary situation for the 26-year-old […]

Joey Bosa Dealing With Significant Groin Injury

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that All-Pro defensive end Joey Bosa (groin) is dealing with a significant groin injury. He's not day-to-day but week-to-week after getting hurt in the Week 3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sunday's loss was a costly one for the Bolts in more ways than one, as they […]

Mac Jones Expected To Miss Multiple Games

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) is dealing with what doctors diagnosed as a severe high-ankle sprain that would cause many to have surgery, according to sources. He's likely to miss multiple games. Jones and the Patriots are still discussing his options and the best plan moving forward. Fantasy managers in superflex QB leagues […]

Kenny Golladay Expected To Have Increased Role Monday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who played just two offensive snaps in last week's win over the Carolina Panthers, is expected to have a slightly increased role on Monday night in the Week 3 matchup with the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. Golladay expressed his disapproval of the situation this week. The 28-year-old former Detroit […]

Jalen Guyton Suffers Torn ACL

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Before the devastating knee injury, Guyton caught two of his three targets for 64 yards on Sunday. He'll finish his fourth NFL […]

A.J. Green Could Miss Week 4

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (knee) is dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee that he suffered in the Week 3 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, and he could miss at least the Week 4 contest against the Carolina Panthers on the road. The 34-year-old was dealing with the knee […]