Jordan Lyles Scratched From Game 2 Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Keegan Akin will get the nod after Mike Baumann threw the opener. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will have to make the adjustment. Lyles has gone 10-9 on […]

Justin Verlander Throws On Flat Ground Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) was seen throwing on flat ground on Monday. General manager James Click said on Sunday that Verlander isn't likely to return from the 15-day injured list when he's eligible on Sept. 13, but he shouldn't be out too far beyond that. The 39-year-old right-hander could be ready to […]

X-Rays Negative On Giancarlo Stanton

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (ankle, foot) fouled a ball off the top of his ankle/foot and was removed from the game early on Monday against the Minnesota Twins, but skipper Aaron Boone said that X-rays came back negative. Stanton initially stayed in the game before exiting in the eighth inning. He went 0-for-3 […]

Mitch Trubisky Listed As Starting Quarterback

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is listed as the starting quarterback on the team's current depth chart, although he still hasn't officially been named the starter by head coach Mike Tomlin. Mason Rudolph is listed as the backup, with first-round rookie Kenny Pickett as the third-stringer. Trubisky was also named a team captain in his […]

Tee Higgins Back At Practice

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (shoulder) returned to practice on Monday after being away last week. Higgins should be considered day-to-day right now, but it would be a surprise if he's not active for the Week 1 regular season opener against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to keep an […]

White Sox Reinstate Yoan Moncada From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox reinstated third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) and left-hander Aaron Bummer (shoulder) from the injured list on Monday and optioned outfielders Adam Haseley and Mark Payton to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. The team also outrighted right-hander Tobias Myers to Charlotte. Moncada will return from his minimal stint on the injured list, […]

Luis Robert Returns Against Mariners

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) is back in center field and is hitting seventh against the Seattle Mariners and left-hander Marco Gonzales on Monday. Robert hasn't played since Aug. 31 and hasn't started since Aug. 25 due to a sore left wrist, and he was also away from the team over the weekend […]

Ryne Nelson Called Up To Make MLB Debut Monday

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of right-hander Ryne Nelson from Triple-A Reno on Monday and placed infielder Yonny Hernandez (calf) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move after recalling him from Reno. Right-hander Luis Frias was also optioned to Reno. Nelson, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making […]

Brandon Drury Still Out Monday

San Diego Padres third baseman Brandon Drury (head) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Drury was hit in the head on Friday night and also sat out the final two games of the series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday and Sunday. Fantasy managers should consider him […]

Christian Yelich Returns Against Rockies

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is back in left field and is hitting leadoff on Monday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Ryan Feltner. Yelich missed the last three games with neck soreness, but he'll return on Monday for the start of a series against the Rockies in hitter-friendly Coors Field. Fantasy managers will […]

J.D. Martinez Not Starting Against Rays

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Martinez will start on the bench for the second straight day, but the Red Sox haven't given any indication yet that the 35-year-old slugger is dealing with an injury. Martinez is currently riding a four-game […]

Max Kepler Scratched On Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hip) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Yankees due to hip tightness. Kepler is said to be available off the bench, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. In 437 plate appearances over 110 games this year, Kepler is hitting .232/.325/.356 with […]

Mike Kafka To Call Plays For Giants In Week 1

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will call plays for the offense in Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Kafka is in his first season as the team's coordinator after serving as quarterbacks coach the last two years for the Kansas City […]

Browns Waive Drew Forbes

The Cleveland Browns waived offensive guard Drew Forbes on Monday, according to a source. Forbes was the team's former sixth-round pick in 2019 out of South East Missouri State. The 25-year-old missed all but one game in 2021 after suffering a knee injury, and he's played in only three total games in his two NFL […]

Leonard Fournette's Usage To Be Down This Year?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette only hit 80 percent of the team's offensive snaps last year once in the first 10 games. Then he did it in three straight games before suffering a hamstring injury. The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks the Bucs much prefer Fournette to be in the 60-70 percent range while […]

Trevor Penning Could Return In November

New Orleans Saints rookie first-round offensive tackle Trevor Penning (foot) has a chance to be ready by early November, according to sources. At the very least, he'll be able to practice by then, and he could be a key contributor down the stretch. It was originally believed that Penning might be out for the entire […]

Panthers Sign Preston Williams

The Carolina Panthers signed former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams to their practice squad on Monday. Williams was waived by the Dolphins last week and went unclaimed. The 25-year-old was a starter in his rookie season in 2019 and finished with career-highs in receptions (32), targets (60) and receiving yards (428) while scoring three […]

Zach Wilson Still In Play For Week 1 Start

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Monday that quarterback Zach Wilson (knee), who is dealing with a bone bruise and meniscus tear, had a workout on Monday and is potentially in play to start in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. The team will make an official announcement on Wednesday. If […]

Damien Williams To Factor Heavily Into Running Game?

AtlantaFalcons.com's Scott Bair believes that Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams will factor heavily into the running game this year, and he also thinks that rookie Tyler Allgeier will play a significant role in his first NFL season. Cordarrelle Patterson, who was a pleasant surprise as one of the team's best offensive players in 2021, […]

Jalen Hurts Has Improved As A Passer

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has improved his accuracy as a pocket passer and with his anticipation. Over time, Hurts has gotten more mobility and fluidity in his throwing motion, a result of working smarter, not necessarily harder, in the weight room. "I think that it had kind of a cascading effect. His accuracy has […]

Chris Godwin Practicing Without Knee Brace

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was seen practicing on Monday without a brace on his surgically repaired right knee. It's another step in the right direction for Godwin, but it still remains to be seen if he'll be active for Week 1 of the regular season on Sept. 11 against the Dallas […]

Andrew Benintendi To Have Surgery Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist) is tentatively scheduled to have surgery on his hand on Tuesday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. The surgery will fix the hook of the hamate bone in his right wrist and is expected to keep him sidelined for the rest of the 2022 regular season. It remains to […]

Harrison Bader Getting Closer To Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will be doing a "full ramp-up" on Monday, and there is a target for his minor league rehab assignment to begin on Sept. 13, but the date could be moved up. Bader started hitting off a tee last week after recently resuming baseball […]

Wil Myers' Neck Injury Not Serious

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (neck) said the injury that forced him to leave Sunday night's game early against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers is not serious. "It's definitely day-to-day, nothing more than that," Myers said about his neck tightness. The 31-year-old struck out in his only plate appearance against the Dodgers before leaving […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Rejoin Team Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) has been getting headaches after receiving an epidural injection for his injured back, but he is improving. Skipper Aaron Boone said that Rizzo might be able to rejoin the team on Wednesday. Rizzo had his epidural injection last Friday after dealing with back issues last week. The […]

Santiago Espinal Rejoins Starting Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles for the first game of a doubleheader, starting at third base and batting ninth against right-hander Mike Baumann. Espinal didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he'll be back in […]

Wander Franco Gets Two Hits In Rehab Game Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a walk while serving as the designated hitter and batting second in his first minor league rehab game with Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Franco was pulled off his original rehab assignment due to soreness in his hand and wrist, but he's […]

Luis Patino Called Up To Start Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Luis Patino from Triple-A Durham on Monday and designated right-hander Matt Wisler for assignment in a corresponding move. Patino will make the start on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. The 22-year-old will be making his fifth start of the season for Tampa. In his previous four starts, he […]

Hunter Brown To Debut Monday Against Rangers

Houston Astros pitching prospect Hunter Brown will make his major league debut and start against the Texas Rangers on Monday. Brown, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land last Thursday when rosters expanded. The 24-year-old right-hander went 9-4 with a 2.55 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 134 strikeouts and 45 […]

Mets-Pirates Postponed Monday

The game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday has been postponed due to rain. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Taijuan Walker was scheduled to toe the rubber for the Mets, while Mitch Keller was on the mound for the Pirates. Fantasy managers should […]