Frank Clark Excused From Mandatory Minicamp

The Kansas City Chiefs have excused Pro Bowl defensive end Frank Clark from the team's mandatory minicamp this week, as he's expecting the birth of his child any day. If players aren't excused by the team during minicamp, they are subject to daily fines. Clark will not be fined and should be back with the […]

Chase Young Likely To Begin Training Camp On PUP List

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that defensive end Chase Young (knee) will "more than likely" begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Young is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in mid-November of last year, and he hasn't taken part in any offseason activities to this point. If […]

Patriots Sign Lil'Jordan Humphrey

The New England Patriots signed former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Humphrey spent the last three years in New Orleans, hauling in 16 of his 24 targets for 295 yards and three touchdowns in 18 games (six starts). He'll strictly be serving […]

Ozzie Albies Has Surgery On Fractured Foot

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) underwent successful surgery to stabilize a fracture in his left foot on Wednesday. The Braves also put Albies on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, so he'll obviously be out for an extended period of time for the Braves and fantasy managers alike. The 25-year-old was hitting .244/.289/.405 […]

Josh Donaldson Returns To Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is back at third base and is hitting fifth on Wednesday against Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan after serving his one-game suspension on Tuesday. With DJ LeMahieu shifting to second base while hitting leadoff, Gleyber Torres will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth on Wednesday. […]

Mekhi Becton Says He's Close To 100 Percent

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton said his knee is close to 100% and said his conditioning is fine. He neglected to reveal his current weight, but said he'll be ready for training camp at the end of July. After starting 13 games in his rookie season in 2020, Becton made only one start […]

Jorge Polanco Remains Out Against Mariners

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Polanco will miss his third straight game with back soreness. Luis Arraez will get the start at the keystone on Wednesday and will hit fifth against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales. Arraez makes a lot of contact […]

Khari Willis Retires After Three Seasons

Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis has announced his retirement after only three seasons in the NFL so that he can pursue religious interests. Willis was a fourth-round pick by the Colts in 2019 out of Michigan State, and he recorded 219 tackles (161 solo), seven tackles for loss, seven QB hits, 3.5 sacks, four interceptions […]

Red Sox View Chris Sale As A Starter

While Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) could be used in relief when he makes his 2022 season debut, the team ideally views him as a starter. All 93 of his regular season appearances since joining Boston in 2017 have come as a starter, but "everything is on the table" as far as his […]

J.P. Crawford Not Playing Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, as expected. Crawford was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms, and he was considered doubtful to play on Wednesday. There's a chance the 27-year-old, who has been a must-start in fantasy this year, […]

Michael Kopech To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) will throw a bullpen session in Houston on Thursday to test his injured knee, and he's tentatively on track to start on Sunday against the Houston Astros. Kopech had fluid drained from his knee on Monday after getting injured in his start on Sunday against the Texas […]

Edward Cabrera Placed On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right elbow tendinitis and recalled left-hander Daniel Castano from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. The team also recalled pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis from Jacksonville, placed reliever Cole Sulser (lat) on the injured list and moved left-hander Jesus Luzardo […]

Braxton Jones Getting Work With First Team

Chicago Bears rookie offensive tackle Braxton Jones was getting work as the first-team left tackle during the team's mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Larry Borom was starting at right tackle with the first team. Jones was taken in the fifth round of this year's draft out of Southern Utah, and he was a two-time […]

Coby Bryant Could Start Right Away

Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback Coby Bryant could start right away opposite Sidney Jones this year, given the strong impression he's made so far in offseason workouts. The fourth-rounder will be competing with the likes of Tre Brown, Artie Burns and fellow rookie Tariq Wooley in training camp next month. Bryant played his college ball at […]

Ravens Release Derek Wolfe

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team released defensive end Derek Wolfe (hip) with an injury settlement on Tuesday. Wolfe had another hip surgery on Monday after previously going under the knife in January for an injury that he initially suffered in August of last year. The 32-year-old veteran pass-rusher missed the entire […]

Kendall Graveman To Serve As Closer Wednesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly isn't available to pitch on back-to-back days yet, so reliever Kendall Graveman will serve as the team's closer on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers if a save situation arises. Liam Hendriks (forearm) went on the injured list on Tuesday and Kelly returned from the IL to strike out […]

Commanders Won't Trade Terry McLaurin

The Washington Commanders don't have any intention of trading wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who is holding out of mandatory minicamp in search of a long-term contract extension. "We're not trading Terry...we're trying to get this done...We believe in who Terry is for us and what he can bring to the table," head coach Ron Rivera […]

Steelers, Minkah Fitzpatrick Agree On Four-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers and All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick agreed to a massive four-year contract extension on Wednesday worth over $18.4 million per year with $36 million guaranteed at signing, according to a source. The deal makes Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in NFL history. The former first-rounder in 2018 cashes in after posting a career-high 124 […]

Jake Burger Not Starting Wednesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (hand) took some swings on Wednesday, but he won't start against the Detroit Tigers. Burger should be available off the bench, though, and he should be ready to return on Friday against the Houston Astros after Thursday's off day. The 26-year-old had been seeing most of the playing […]

Leury Garcia Sitting Wednesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Garcia will get a regular day of rest in the matinee game. The 31-year-old is hitting just .201/.213/.273 on the season with two home runs, 12 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base in 154 […]

Jeremy Pena Goes On Injured List

The Houston Astros placed rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left thumb discomfort and recalled infielder/outfielder J.J. Matijevic from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. That escalated quickly. General manager James Click said that the "initial read" was that Pena's left thumb injury wasn't severe, but something […]

Jarren Duran Being Called Up

The Boston Red Sox are calling up outfielder Jarren Duran from Triple-A Worcester after infielder/outfielder Christian Arroyo was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols, according to sources. It will be Duran's second stint with Boston this year after he went 4-for-13 with a triple in a three-game stretch earlier this year. The 25-year-old former Red […]

Corey Knebel Loses Closing Role

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thompson said that he'll start using closer Corey Knebel in lower-leverage spots and will rotate other relievers for closing situations, depending on the situation. Knebel injured his shoulder over the weekend and blew another save on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins when he allowed three unearned runs while walking two. […]

Caleb Kilian To Start Against Padres

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Caleb Kilian will be called up from the minors in order to start against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, according to skipper David Ross. It will be Kilian's second major league start after he allowed three earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out six in his […]

J.P. Crawford Doubtful To Play Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday with flu-like symptoms, and manager Scott Servais said he's doubtful to play on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Crawford should be considered day-to-day and could return to Seattle's lineup as early as Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old has […]

Daniel Castano To Start Wednesday

The Miami Marlins are recalling left-hander Daniel Castano from the minors, and he will start on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 27-year-old previously threw four relief innings for the Marlins this year and didn't allow an earned run on five hits while walking none and striking out two in three appearances. In six outings […]

Jeremy Pena Dealing With Thumb Injury

Houston Astros general manager James Click said that the "initial read" is that nothing is severe with rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena's left thumb injury. The Astros will know more on Wednesday morning because his testing was pushed back due to a delayed flight. Fantasy managers should plan on Pena being unavailable on Wednesday against the […]

Raheem Mostert Close To Full Health

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee) said on his Twitter account on Wednesday that his rehab is going well and that he is close to 100%. Mostert hasn't been taking part in Miami's offseason workouts, but there's a chance that he'll be ready to go in late July for the start of training camp. […]

Ian Thomas Remains Out Of Practice

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (ankle) remained out of the team's mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday with a high ankle injury that he suffered during organized team activities last week. High ankle injuries usually require a week or two of rest, at minimum, so Thomas could very well miss all of the team's minicamp […]

Michael Thomas Watches Practice From Sidelines

As expected, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) watched mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday from the sidelines on Tuesday. He has been rehabbing at the team's facilities throughout organized team activities and minicamp, but he hasn't been able to get back on the field after missing all of the 2021 season. The 29-year-old […]