Nelson Cruz Still Out Wednesday Against Braves

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Cruz is dealing with left eye inflammation and will miss his seventh straight game. The good news is the 42-year-old isn't expected to land on the injured list, so fantasy managers must continue to consider him […]

Brandon Marsh Injured Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) left Tuesday's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays with "left knee discomfort," and he'll be evaluated further. Marsh went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in the contest before being replaced by Dalton Guthrie in right field. Matt Vierling shifted from right field to center field. It's now the second […]

Shane McClanahan Leaves Early With Shoulder Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (shoulder) was removed from his start early on Tuesday against the Houston Astros due to left shoulder discomfort after manager Kevin Cash and athletic trainer Mike Sandoval went to check on him. Hopefully this was just a precaution, but the 25-year-old All-Star was also making just his second start […]

Bobby Hart Suspended For One Game

Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Bobby Hart has been suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct following the team's Monday night win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. Hart decided to throw a punch after the game on Monday, as if the Titans 41-7 beating on the field wasn't enough. The 28-year-old will miss the team's […]

Justin Britt Placed On NFI List Tuesday

The Houston Texans placed center Justin Britt (personal) on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list on Tuesday. Britt has been away from the team for what head coach Lovie Smith has termed "personal reasons." It remains to be seen when the 31-year-old veteran will rejoin the team this year. He played all 70 of the team's offensive […]

Jesse James, Chase Winovich Placed On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed tight end Jesse James (biceps) and defensive end Chase Winovich (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The two players will now miss at least the next four games for the Browns. James has barely played on offense through two weeks behind David Njoku and Harrison Bryant, and he hasn't been targeted […]

Akiem Hicks Expected To Miss A Month

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (foot) tore the plantar fascia in his foot in the Week 2 win over the division-rival New Orleans Saints and is now expected to be out for a month, according to a source. It's a blow to the interior of Tampa's defensive line moving forward, starting with a […]

Cowboys Waive Dennis Houston

The Dallas Cowboys waived undrafted rookie wide receiver Dennis Houston on Tuesday. This could be a sign that the Cowboys are expecting Michael Gallup (knee) to make his 2022 season debut in Week 3 on Monday night against the New York Giants after he tore his ACL in January. If Houston clears waivers and isn't […]

Trea Turner Back In Game 2 Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner (back) is back at shortstop and is hitting second in the batting order for Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Turner was hit in the back on a throw in Game 1 as a precaution, but it obviously wasn't a serious issue at […]

Julio Rodriguez Back In Seattle's Lineup Tuesday

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is back in center field and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. The Mariners were optimistic that the 21-year-old All-Star would avoid the injured list, and they were right. He will return to the lineup on Monday after taking 30 to […]

Alex Bregman To Be Rested Wednesday

Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker is going to rest third baseman Alex Bregman on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays after the team clinched the American League West division title on Monday. Bregman entered the game on Tuesday hitting .283 (15-for-53) with a home run, 11 RBI and eight runs scored in 16 games in […]

Eric Lauer Trending Towards Starting Friday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer (elbow) is trending towards coming off the injured list to start on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds on the first day he's eligible to return. Lauer is throwing his second bullpen session on Tuesday, and barring a setback, it looks like he'll return to Milwaukee's rotation to begin a weekend […]

Sonny Gray Lands On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain and also reinstated right-hander Trevor Megill from the COVID injured list. The team also outrighted right-hander Dereck Rodriguez. Gray left his start early on Monday after just two innings and will now miss at […]

Trea Turner Exits Game 1 Early Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner (back) left the first game of a doubleheader early against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday after he was hit in the back by a throw in the fifth inning. With the Dodgers having already clinched the National League West, it's highly unlikely that Turner will play in the nightcap […]

Garrett Whitlock Needs Surgery, Shut Down For The Year

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) will undergo hip surgery next week and will be shut down for the rest of the 2022 season. The Red Sox are hoping that he'll be ready to go again for spring training next year. There's a good chance that the 26-year-old was pitching through pain for much […]

Spencer Strider Dealing With Sore Oblique

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) is dealing with a sore oblique and will have his next start pushed back a few days. As a result, Bryce Elder will get the nod on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, and left-hander Max Fried will face the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Strider was originally lined up […]

Alejandro Kirk Returns To Starting Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Kyle Gibson, serving as the designated hitter while batting cleanup. Kirk missed nearly a week with his injury, but he's back in there for fantasy managers on Tuesday. The 23-year-old right-handed hitting backstop is […]

Marco Luciano Joins Double-A For Postseason

After winning a High-A title, San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano has joined Double-A Richmond for the playoffs. It will allow Luciano to get some extra at-bats after a back injury kept him out for most of the summer. The 21-year-old is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and it sets him up […]

Tyler Anderson Starting Game 2 On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tyler Anderson will be activated from the paternity list on Tuesday and will start in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Anderson is very attractive in fantasy as part of what will be a two-start week against Arizona and the St. Louis Cardinals. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw has […]

Frankie Montas Goes On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Montas' MRI exam showed only inflammation in his right shoulder, but he will be shut down from throwing for a couple of days. The issue is similar to the first time it cropped up this year when he was […]

Harrison Bader Making Yankees Debut Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is making his debut with the team on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis Ortiz. Bader is starting in center field and is batting seventh. The 28-year-old is mostly known for his defense in center field and […]

Gunnar Henderson Batting Leadoff Against Tigers

Baltimore Orioles rookie infielder Gunnar Henderson is starting at third base and batting leadoff for the first time in his career on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Joey Wentz. Even against a left-handed pitcher, the O's trust the 21-year-old left-handed hitter to bat leadoff. He's impressed so far in his first 64 major-league […]

Yordan Alvarez Sitting Against Lefty Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan. Alvarez is receiving a normal day of rest against the tough left-hander. He's been a must-start in fantasy all year, but especially of late, as he's hitting .370 (20-for-54) with six home runs, […]

Trevor Story Remains Sidelined Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Story hasn't played since Sept. 11 due to a sore heel, but he did do some running on Sunday, so hopefully he'll be back in the lineup at some point this week. In his first […]

Brandin Cooks Has Contract Restructured

The Houston Texans restructured wide receiver Brandin Cooks' deal on Tuesday, and his new salary cap figure is now at $9.755 million, which is down from $10.309 million. Cooks has yet to find the end zone for the Texans and his fantasy managers through the first two games of the 2022 season, but he's drawn […]

Jake Kumerow Has Two Catches Monday Night

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jake Kumerow saw additional playing time in Monday's 41-7 rout of the Tennessee Titans in Week 2 with Gabe Davis (ankle) inactive. Kumerow played 78 percent of the offensive snaps and caught two of his three targets for 50 yards in the blowout victory. Isaiah McKenzie and veteran Jamison Crowder are […]

Commanders Signing Nick Martin

The Washington Commanders are signing veteran center Nick Martin to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday and adding him to the 53-man roster, according to a source. The former Houston Texan and Las Vegas Raider will add plenty of experience with 62 career starts under his belt. In a corresponding move, the Commanders placed center Chase […]

Seahawks To Open Up Offense For Geno Smith?

The Seattle Seahawks offense is among the league's bottom-five teams in points per game, points per drive and EPA per play through the first two weeks, according to TruMedia. They are averaging 5.3 air yards per attempt as well, one of the worst marks in the NFL. Seattle is also averaging a league-low 56 rushing […]

Giants Sign Jaylon Smith To Practice Squad

The New York Giants officially signed veteran free-agent linebacker Jaylon Smith to their practice squad on Tuesday. Smith will return to the Giants after playing in four games (two starts) for them last season. He also saw time with the Dallas Cowboys (four games) and Green Bay Packers (two games) in 2021. The 27-year-old former […]

Dane Jackson Released From Hospital

Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (neck), who was involved in a scary collision with his own teammate on Monday night against the Tennessee Titans, was released from the hospital (he walked out) and had full movement in his extremities. Jackson had to be taken off the field in an ambulance in the Week 2 blowout […]