Salvador Perez Out Eight Weeks

Kansas City Royals skipper Mike Matheny said that catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) had successful surgery, and he was told that Perez would hopefully be able to return in eight weeks. Perez suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb and will be out for at least the next two months. The 32-year-old veteran was hitting […]

Jacob deGrom To Throw Live BP Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Saturday in Miami. deGrom faced live hitters for the first time on Tuesday. If the 34-year-old right-hander can get out of Saturday's session without any setbacks, he could move to a minor league rehab assignment. It remains to be […]

Jonathan Villar Designated For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Jonathan Villar for assignment on Friday and activated infielder David Bote (shoulder, head) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Villar was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, but instead he'll be waived after hitting just .222/.271/.327 with two home runs, 15 […]

Byron Buxton Still Sidelined Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Buxton will miss his third straight game due to right knee soreness. It's not an ailment that is expected to land him on the injured list, but the Twins are being extra cautious with the oft-injured star […]

Andrew Heaney Goes Back On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) on the injured list on Friday with left shoulder inflammation and recalled right-hander Reyes Moronta from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. It's extremely frustrating, as Heaney recently returned from an injured list stint due to his left shoulder. He's only made three starts on […]

Carlos Carrasco Likely To Make His Next Start

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter isn't concerned about starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (back), who is likely to make his next start after leaving his outing early on Wednesday with lower-back tightness. Carrasco's MRI exam obviously didn't show anything concerning, so fantasy managers should expect to have him available next Wednesday against the Houston Astros. […]

Joey Lucchesi To Face Hitters Soon

New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last year, said he is hoping to be back in early or mid-August. He is currently with the Mets in Miami this weekend and said his rehab has been "pretty solid." Lucchesi is scheduled to throw his 10th bullpen session on […]

Xander Bogaerts Gets A Day Off

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians. It's a regular day of rest for Bogaerts. Fantasy managers need to make sure to pull him from their Friday lineups. Christian Arroyo, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday, will jump right back […]

Christian Arroyo Back From COVID Injured List

The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder/outfielder Christian Arroyo from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Arroyo will be inserted into the starting lineup immediately on Friday, starting at shortstop and batting ninth against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill with Xander Bogaerts getting the day off. The 27-year-old has been out since going on the COVID […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Not In Friday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hayes injured his shoulder during a slide into home plate on Thursday, but the injury isn't believed to be serious, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. There's a chance that he's available […]

Joey Wendle To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Joey Wendle (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Jacksonville and serve as the designated hitter. Wendle has been out since early June, but he's nearing a return to Miami's starting lineup. Barring any setbacks, the 32-year-old could be back in the big leagues at some […]

Max Scherzer Won't Return Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson, not Max Scherzer (oblique), will make the start this Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer could make another minor league rehab start, with the Mets still deciding the next step for him. The 37-year-old ace allowed two runs while walking one and striking out six over 3 1/3 […]

Jake Meyers Activated From Injured List

The Houston Astros reinstated outfielder Jake Meyers (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Jose Siri to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Outfielder Dillon Thomas was also designated for assignment. Meyers will make his season debut on Friday in center field while batting ninth against New York Yankees right-hander […]

Jeff McNeil Still Out Against Marlins

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. McNeil will miss his third straight game, but hopefully he can return for fantasy managers either Saturday or Sunday. Luis Guillorme is back at the keystone and is batting fifth, while Dominic Smith will get […]

Jonathan Aranda Making MLB Debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda is making his major league debut on Friday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, and he will start at second base and bat seventh in the batting order. Aranda was called up from the minors earlier this week and will function in a super-utility role for the Rays for […]

Brandon Woodruff Could Return Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle, fingers) said "everything feels good, I'm healthy" after making a minor league rehab start for High-A Quad Cities on Thursday. Woodruff landed on the injured list on May 30 with a high right ankle sprain, and then he was diagnosed with Raynaud's syndrome, which has caused numbness in […]

Brian Serven Out Again Friday

Colorado Rockies rookie catcher Brian Serven is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. It will be the third straight game that Serven starts on the bench in favor of Elias Diaz. Serven has been solid for the Rockies while splitting time with Diaz behind the plate, as he's hitting .295/.358/.492 […]

Kyle Bradish Lands On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed rookie right-hander Kyle Bradish (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled right-hander Marcos Diplan from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Bradish's IL placement is retroactive to June 21. The 25-year-old hasn't been very good in his first 10 major league starts -- 7.38 […]

Aroldis Chapman Starts Rehab Assignment Friday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) is beginning his minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Friday. Chapman has been on the injured list for a month, but he should only require a short rehab assignment and could be activated to rejoin New York's bullpen at some point early next week. With […]

Drew Rasmussen Could Rejoin Rotation Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Drew Rasmussen (hamstring) will throw a simulated game on Saturday and could rejoin the starting rotation next week when the team plays at the Toronto Blue Jays for four games in five days. Rasmussen landed on the injured list on June 15 with a left hamstring […]

Manuel Margot May Avoid Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said that outfielder Manuel Margot's right knee issue is with the patellar tendon and not his ACL. The team continues to gather information, but from what they've heard, they're "trending toward being optimistic" that Margot won't need surgery. It's good news, but the 27-year-old is on the 60-day injured […]

Aaron Judge, Yankees Avoid Arbitration

The New York Yankees and outfielder Aaron Judge agreed to a $19 million deal plus incentives for the 2022 season on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, according to a source. Judge can earn $250,000 for first place in the American League MVP voting and another $250,000 for World Series MVP this year. The 30-year-old slugger […]

Patriots Restructure David Andrews' Contract

The New England Patriots restructured center David Andrews' contract on Friday, creating $2.1 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season by converting $3.15 million of his compensation into a signing bonus, according to a source. Andrews' updated 2022 salary cap charge is now $4.275 million. The 29-year-old had offseason shoulder surgery, but he's […]

Matt Adams Arrested

Chicago Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested on Thursday night and charged with misdemeanor gun possession and possessing a high-capacity magazine and metal-piercing bullets, according to the police report. Police found the bullets while searching a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Adams has a court date scheduled for Aug. 24. The 26-year-old was a […]

Saints Sign Demario Davis To One-Year Extension

The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Demario Davis to a one-year contract extension on Friday for a base salary of $10 million in 2024, according to a source. Davis can make up to $14 million, with an extra $2 million roster bonus and $2 million through incentives. His 2023 base salary drops from $8.5 million […]

Denzel Ward Says He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (foot), who is in a protective boot after suffering a foot injury on the final day of mandatory minicamp on June 16, said he'll "be good" for training camp next month, although he was hesitant to say he'd be ready for the start of camp. Ward described his injury as […]

Tre'Davious White A Candidate To Begin On IR

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) could begin the 2022 regular season on Injured Reserve after tearing his ACL in Week 12 last year. If White opens the year on IR, he would be required to sit out the first four weeks. The 27-year-old is one of the best all-around cornerbacks in the NFL, so […]

Tommy Sweeney On The Roster Bubble

Buffalo Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney will likely stay on the 53-man roster for depth and locker-room reasons, but he could be vulnerable if the Bills need another roster spot for flexibility. Sweeney will be inactive on game days behind Dawson Knox and O.J. Howard, and he's right on the bubble heading into training camp […]

Thomas Graham Entering Camp As A Starter

Chicago Bears cornerback Thomas Graham was one of the big revelations of mandatory minicamp and spent most of the spring as the first-team nickel corner. Graham was a fan favorite last year and appears to be entering training camp ahead of veterans Tavon Young and Duke Shelley. A sixth-round pick last year out of Oregon, […]

Robert Quinn May Be On His Way Out

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain didn't include Chicago Bears defensive end Robert Quinn on his 53-man roster projection after he chose to skip mandatory minicamp. Quinn missing minicamp allows for speculation that he might not want to be a veteran on a rebuilding team. If Chicago moves on from him, they might want to add another […]