Yonny Chirinos Activated From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays activated right-hander Yonny Chirinos (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and placed right-hander Drew Rasmussen on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Chirinos has Tommy John surgery in August of 2020 and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since. In three different minor league stops during his rehab […]

Drew Rasmussen Scratched On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and placed on the paternity list. With Rasmussen leaving the team for a few days, JT Chargois will step in as the opener on Tuesday against Boston, but he won't have much fantasy appeal as […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Returns To The Lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (shoulder) is back at third base and is hitting fifth on Tuesday against the New York Mets and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Hayes missed a couple games with left shoulder discomfort, but he's back in there on Tuesday for the Bucs and fantasy managers. The 25-year-old has only played in […]

Max Scherzer's Next Start Up In The Air

The New York Mets are still in the process of deciding whether starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Miami Marlins or get pushed back a start. Scherzer left his previous outing early with oblique fatigue. The Mets don't want to push the 38-year-old right-hander and cause […]

Yankees-Twins Postponed Tuesday

The game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins on Tuesday has been postponed due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather. It will be made up on Wednesday, Sept. 7, as the first game of a doubleheader, beginning at 3:05 pm ET. Right-hander Gerrit Cole was scheduled to start for the Yankees on […]

Jake Ferguson Expected To Play A Lot

The Athletic's Bob Sturm writes that Dallas Cowboys rookie fourth-round tight end Jake Ferguson is expected to play more than people think in 2022. Blake Jarwin played 37 snaps a game the first seven games of the 2021 season and Dalton Schultz played 56. Sturm thinks the Cowboys will around 36 12-personnel (two tight ends) […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Will Practice Tuesday

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (undisclosed) "had a little tightness" last week, but he will return to practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Okwuegbunam is dealing with an undisclosed lower body issue heading into the team's Week 1 matchup on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks. With Noah Fant now in […]

Dameon Pierce Officially Listed As RB1 On Depth Chart

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce is officially listed as the team's starting running back on their first official depth chart of the 2022 regular season. Behind Pierce are veteran Rex Burkhead, Dare Ogunbowale and Royce Freeman. Marlon Mack looked to finally be healthy after a serious Achilles injury he suffered two years ago, […]

James Washington Out Of His Walking Boot

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (foot) was seen without his walking boot last week. Washington injured his foot early in training camp and required surgery. He's currently on Injured Reserve and will miss at least the first four regular season games, which means he'll start on the waiver wire in most single-season fantasy leagues. […]

Colts Add Phillip Lindsay To The Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Phillip Lindsay to their practice squad on Tuesday. Lindsay was released by the team on roster cutdown day a week ago, but he'll return to the team as depth at the running back position. Jonathan Taylor will be the primary lead back yet again, with Nyheim Hines working in […]

Chris Godwin Doesn't Know If He'll Play In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee), who was seen practicing without a brace on his right leg on Monday, is still uncertain whether he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. "I would imagine I have the final say. It's going to come down to […]

Benny Snell Jr. Falls To Third On RB Depth Chart

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is now listed as third on the RB depth chart behind starter Najee Harris and rookie Jaylen Warren. The Steelers might lighten Harris' load a bit in his second NFL season after he led the league in touches in his rookie campaign, but Snell may not even benefit […]

Lions Place Halapoulivaati Vaitai On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions recently placed starting offensive guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve with an undisclosed injury, meaning he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The Lions will determine at some point if he'll even be able to return at all in 2022. It's a potentially serious blow to […]

Mitch Trubisky Named The Starter, Kenny Pickett The Backup

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Mitch Trubisky the team's starting quarterback on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. In other Steelers QB news on Tuesday, the team's updated depth chart now shows rookie first-rounder Kenny Pickett as the backup ahead of third-stringer Mason Rudolph. Trubisky was […]

Ty Montgomery Has A Shot To Play In Week 1

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that running back Ty Montgomery (ankle), who is currently on Injured Reserve, "should have a shot" to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. Montgomery suffered an ankle injury in the team's preseason finale, and could cause him to miss […]

Bills Think Isaiah McKenzie Will Be Ready For Thursday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he thinks wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (groin) will be ready for the Week 1 regular season opener this Thursday night against the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. McKenzie was listed as a full practice participant on Monday, so unless a setback occurs, it looks like he'll be […]

Michael Gallup Not Expected To Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) is not expected to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, but owner Jerry Jones isn't officially ruling him out yet. "He can do anything you ask of him right now," Jones said. Head coach Mike McCarthy said on […]

Justin Steele Lands On Injured List

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday, with the move being retroactive to Sept. 2. The earliest he can return will be on Sept. 17. Steele hasn't pitched for the Cubs since Aug. 26, also being put on the restricted list because of his vaccination status for […]

Cubs Bring Up Hayden Wesneski

The Chicago Cubs have selected the contract of right-hander Hayden Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa. In corresponding moves, the team placed left-hander Justin Steele (back) on the 15-day injured list and designated right-hander Kervin Castro for assignment. Wesneski, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, appears to be the leading candidate to take Steele's spot […]

Louie Varland To Make MLB Debut Wednesday

The Minnesota Twins are calling up right-hander Louie Varland from Triple-A St. Paul for his major league debut on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. Varland is a St. Paul native who was drafted out of Concordia University in 2019, and he's the reigning Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the Twins. He'll be […]

Kutter Crawford Could Return Soon

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sept. 4 and went on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. He has gone 3-6 with a 5.47 ERA (4.34 FIP), a 1.42 WHIP, 77 strikeouts and 29 walks in 77 1/3 innings in 21 appearances (12 starts) in his […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Throw A Bullpen This Week

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sept. 2, and the plan is for him to repeat the exercise at some point during a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on either Tuesday or Wednesday. Boston thinks Eovaldi will pitch again this year, but manager Alex Cora said […]

Nick Pivetta Eyeing A Return Wednesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta (calf) tested his injured left calf with a bullpen session at Tropicana Field on Monday. As long as there are no ill effects from the side session, Pivetta will take his regular spot in the starting rotation on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old left his previous […]

Franchy Cordero Suffers Sprained Ankle

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero (ankle) jammed his right leg into the left field wall in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays and had to be carted off the field. The official diagnosis was a right ankle sprain. Skipper Alex Cora said Cordero will undergo an MRI exam on […]

Michael Kopech Could Return Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee), who has been on the 15-day injured list with a left knee strain since leaving his last start early against the Kansas City Royals on Aug. 22 after facing just four hitters, could return to the rotation to start the series finale against the Seattle Mariners on […]

Gavin Lux Won't Play In Series Versus Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that infielder Gavin Lux (back) won't play in this week's series against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Lux is still recovering from a cortisone injection that he received on Saturday. It means that the 24-year-old won't return until the start of another series against the San Diego Padres […]

Wander Franco Leaves Rehab Game Early Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) left his minor league rehab game early on Monday with Triple-A Durham after manager Kevin Cash said Franco "felt it a little bit" in his second at-bat. The team will see how his right hand feels on Tuesday. The good news is that he's not going for […]

Julian Merryweather Activated From Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and optioned Casey Lawrence to the minors in a corresponding move. The Blue Jays also designated catcher Zack Collins for assignment. Merryweather has been away from the team since June 13 with a left oblique strain and had […]

Orioles Claim Jake Reed Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-hander Jake Reed off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. The Dodgers designated Reed for assignment on Friday to make room for reliever Blake Treinen on the active roster. The 29-year-old has made 10 relief appearances for the Dodgers and New York Mets in 2022, allowing nine earned runs […]

Dallas Keuchel Cut By Rangers

The Texas Rangers designated left-hander Dallas Keuchel for assignment on Sunday and released him on Monday. Left-hander John King was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday in a corresponding move. It's the third time that Keuchel has been designated for assignment this year, failing to latch on earlier this season with the Chicago […]