Zach Eflin To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He'll start the game but treat it like a relief appearance. Eflin will return to the major league roster this month and pitch out of the bullpen, so he won't be stretched out on his rehab […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Going For MRI

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) is going for an MRI exam on Thursday after he left Wednesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles with what the team described as left hamstring discomfort. Gurriel landed awkwardly at first base while trying to beat out an infield ground ball. Toronto will view his MRI […]

Wander Franco Could Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) will meet with the team in New York and is set to be activated from the injured list this weekend, possibly as early as Friday, according to president of baseball operations Erik Neander. Wednesday's minor league rehab game with Triple-A Durham was a big step for Franco, […]

Shaquille Leonard A Full Participant In Practice

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Leonard is back to practicing in full, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Therefore, fantasy managers in IDP fantasy formats should make sure they a backup plan in […]

Lamar Jackson Has Friday Deadline For Contract Extension

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters on Wednesday that his deadline to get a long-term contract extension done with the team is this Friday before the Week 1 regular season opener against the New York Jets this Sunday. There were reports earlier on Wednesday that suggested there was pessimism that the two sides would […]

Velus Jones Jr. Does Not Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Jones didn't play much in the preseason and most likely went undrafted in standard 12-team leagues this summer. The third-rounder's status for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers is now up […]

Christian Watson Puts In A Full Practice

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Watson had surgery on his knee this offseason and missed valuable repetitions early in training camp, but he appears to be trending in the right direction to make his regular season NFL debut in Week 1 this Sunday […]

Chase Edmonds Limited On First Injury Report

Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday on the team's first injury report of the 2022 regular season. Myles Gaskin (neck) and Salvon Ahmed (heel) were also limited Wednesday. The Dolphins are likely just managing a minor groin issue for Edmonds, so barring any setbacks later […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Says He's Fully Healed

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) said his knee is fully healed and he's 100 percent healthy heading into Week 1 of the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. Smith-Schuster was limited a bit in training camp and the preseason with knee soreness, but he's good to go now and will […]

Dennis Allen Non-Committal On Michael Thomas For Week 1

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen was non-committal about wide receiver Michael Thomas' (hamstring) Week 1 status against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. "We'll see, but he's progressing," Allen said. Thomas missed the final two preseason games with a nagging hamstring injury, but the fact that he was able to get in a limited […]

Hunter Greene To Make Another Rehab Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Hunter Greene (shoulder) will make another minor league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Louisville. After that, barring any setbacks, Greene is expected to rejoin the Reds' starting rotation to close out the 2022 season. The 23-year-old rookie has allowed one run on two hits while walking one and striking out […]

Josh Jung To Make Rangers Debut Friday

Texas Rangers third base prospect Josh Jung will be recalled from the minors and will make his major league debut for the team on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to sources. A torn left labrum in his shoulder in spring training kept Jung from beginning the year in the major leagues, but he'll […]

Anthony Rendon Could Return This Year

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) was initially believed to be out for the year after he had right wrist surgery, but he's been fully participating in defensive drills, including throwing and hitting in the cages. There's now a chance that Rendon could return before the end of the regular season. It would […]

Eric Lauer Dealing With Elbow Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer (elbow) left his start early on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies with left elbow tightness, according to the team. It was a rough day for Lauer, as he coughed up seven runs on six hits while striking out four in 2 2/3 innings before departing with his injury. The 27-year-old […]

Joey Gallo Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joey Gallo (elbow) left the game early on Wednesday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants with a right elbow contusion after he was hit by a pitch in the second inning of play. For now, fantasy managers should consider Gallo to be day-to-day, but the 28-year-old could be ready to go […]

Justin Verlander Throws Off Slope Of Mound

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (calf) is progressing nicely, perhaps even quicker than expected. He hasn't thrown off a pitching rubber yet, but he threw off the slope of the mound on Wednesday. Verlander is hoping to throw a light bullpen session in the next couple of days, but there's still no concrete timetable for […]

Chris Godwin Gets In A Full Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Godwin ditched his knee brace earlier this week and actually has a shot to suit up in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL and sprained […]

Diontae Johnson Limited With Shoulder Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (shoulder) finds himself on the injury report for the first report of the year on Wednesday, and he was listed as a limited participant in practice. Johnson said he feels like he's on the right trajectory in his healing process after getting injured in the preseason finale, but he […]

George Kittle Day-To-Day With Groin Issue

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) won't practice on Wednesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is calling it a day-to-day issue after Kittle did a little work on Monday. It puts Kittle's availability for Week 1's game against the Chicago Bears in question. It's not what Kittle's fantasy managers wanted to see entering the […]

Van Jefferson Won't Play Thursday Night

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 of the regular season on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. Jefferson didn't practice at all this week and won't be ready for the start of the season after having minor knee surgery early in August. He'll have extra time […]

Teoscar Hernandez Placed On Paternity List Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Teoscar Hernandez on the paternity list on Wednesday. In corresponding moves, the team recalled right-hander Zach Pop and catcher Gabriel Moreno from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned right-hander Mitch White to Buffalo in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will now be without Hernandez for the next one to three games, […]

Nick Senzel Still Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. Senzel will miss his second straight game after he was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with a right ankle sprain. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now by fantasy managers. TJ Friedl will start in […]

Dylan Carlson Lands On Injured List, Alec Burleson Called Up

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Dylan Carlson (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain on Wednesday and selected the contract of outfielder Alec Burleson from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The Cardinals also designated outfielder Conner Capel for assignment to clear room for Burleson. Carlson hasn't been playing every […]

Matt Carpenter Remains In Protective Boot

New York Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) had X-rays performed recently that showed good healing, but not enough for him to shed the protective walking boot he's been using. He's expected to have more imaging done in 10 days to two weeks, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Carpenter has been out almost a month with […]

Starling Marte Won't Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (hand) left the stadium on Wednesday to undergo further testing on his right hand after he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday. The Mets want a more clear picture that initial images didn't provide, but he will miss another contest in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday […]

Rafael Devers Resting Against Rays

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. It's just a regular day of rest for Devers, but fantasy managers need to remove him from their daily lineups. With Devers on the bench to start, Christian Arroyo will get the nod at third […]

Michael Kopech Activated And Starting Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox reinstated starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Matt Foster to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Kopech will start against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The 26-year-old had a minimal stay on the injured list due to a knee strain, and he's […]

Luis Robert Not In The Lineup Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Robert was hit by a pitch in his left hand on Tuesday night, but thankfully X-rays came back negative. Still, it's yet another ailment for the 25-year-old outfielder after he recently returned from a nine-game absence […]

Cameron Brate, Kyle Rudolph May Not Be Featured Much

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that the tight end production this year will be made up with the wide receivers and running backs without Rob Gronkowski in the picture. That's not good news for Cameron Brate, Kyle Rudolph or rookie Cade Otton. Brate figures to take over most of Gronk's production, especially […]

Colt McCoy Placed On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed quarterback Colt McCoy (calf) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and promoted Trace McSorley to the active roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. McCoy will now miss at least the first four games of the regular season after recently suffering a strained calf. With McCoy now out of action […]