Franmil Reyes Placed On Injured List

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Franmil Reyes (hamstring) was placed on the injured list on Thursday with right hamstring tightness. The move will be retroactive to Wednesday, May 25. Reyes was also out on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has had a tough year so far in 35 games for the Guardians, so perhaps a little break will […]

Aaron Hicks Scratched From Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays with right hamstring tightness, according to the team. Fantasy managers should consider Hicks as day-to-day for now. The 32-year-old is struggling at the plate this year with a .209/.338/.243 slash line, one home run, seven […]

DJ Lemahieu Out Again Thursday

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu (wrist) is out of the starting lineup again on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with left wrist pain and received a cortisone injection, so he'll miss his second straight game. Gleyber Torres is starting at second and batting third, […]

Colin Kaepernick's Workout With Raiders Goes Well

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick's workout with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday went well. He showed good arm strength and good overall conditioning, and the workout was largely considered a positive. The 34-year-old hasn't played in the NFL since he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice in 2016, but he's hoping […]

Jameis Winston Does Almost Everything Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) did almost everything at organized team activities on Thursday, which is a great sign. Winston also practiced on Wednesday and remains on track to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season after tearing his ACL last year. Fantasy managers will want to keep eye on the […]

Mecole Hardman Injures Hamstring At OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring in Wednesday's organized team activities and isn't taking part on Thursday, according to head coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs don't sound very concerned with Hardman's injury, so it shouldn't have any impact on his participation for training camp this summer. The 24-year-old is heading […]

Michael Thomas Not Ready Yet

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) isn't ready for offseason workouts yet, but he's improving. "I think he's doing well in his rehab. He's not ready yet, but he's here, he's rehabbing, getting himself better and we're certainly anxious to get him out here," head coach Dennis Allen said. Allen also said the […]

Seiya Suzuki Leaves Early Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (hand) was replaced by outfielder Rafael Ortega in right field in the bottom of the fourth inning on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds after he was checked by manager David Ross and a trainer after stealing second base in the third inning. It looked as though Suzuki was getting his […]

Ryan Kreidler To Return To Action Friday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Ryan Kreidler (hand), who had surgery for a right hand fracture that he suffered on April 26, is scheduled to return to Triple-A Toledo's lineup on Friday. The 24-year-old was hitting .246 (16-for-65) with two doubles, four home runs, 12 RBI, nine walks and 22 strikeouts in 18 games for Toledo […]

Riley Greene To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Greene (foot), who is fully recovered from a fractured right foot that he suffered at the end of spring training, will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Low-A Lakeland on Friday, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. The 21-year-old will play center field for five innings […]

Shane Baz Makes Second Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow) made his second minor league rehab start for Triple-A Durham on Wednesday and tossed 2 1/3 shutout innings while giving up two hits, walking two and striking out one. The 22-year-old prospect missed the first six weeks of the season after having arthroscopic elbow surgery, but he's getting […]

Falcons Sign Jeremy McNichols

The Atlanta Falcons signed former Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. McNichols spent the last two seasons with the Titans, carrying the ball 88 times for 360 yards and one touchdown in 30 games (zero starts). He also had 40 receptions for 295 yards and one touchdown on 55 […]

Rico Dowdle Has His Knee Scoped

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (knee), who missed all of last year with a fractured hip, didn't practice on Wednesday after recently having his knee scoped, according to a source. However, Dowdle is expected to be ready for the start of training camp this summer. The 23-year-old will provide depth behind Ezekiel Elliott and […]

CeeDee Lamb Gains Some Muscle

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said that he grew half an inch and gained 10 pounds of muscle in the offseason. "I've been ready. That's just me and my competitiveness. That's in my nature. I'm always ready for my name to be called," Lamb said when asked if he's ready to take over as […]

Deion Jones Out For Rest Of Offseason

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder) will miss the entire offseason program because he's rehabbing after having cleanup surgery on his shoulder this offseason, according to head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons were already expected to designated Jones as a post-June 1 cut, although they'd prefer to trade him to clear over $14.7 million of […]

Raiders Sign Tyler Lancaster

The Las Vegas Raiders signed former Green Bay Packers free-agent defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Lancaster has been a rotational lineman the last four seasons for the Packers. Of his 59 games played, he started 21 of them and recorded a total of 110 tackles (59 solo), six tackles for […]

Trey Lance's Finger Is Feeling Good

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (finger) injured his right index finger in a preseason game last year, and although it didn't keep him from playing in the regular season, he admitted it impacted him when he threw the football. Lance said he focused more on getting healthy this offseason than adjusting any of his […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dealing With Power Outage

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had 48 home runs and finished second in the American League MVP voting last year. However, in May of this year, his .706 OPS would be the third-worst mark in his short career. Guerrero hit a homer on Tuesday, his first extra-base hit since May 5, a […]

Marlins Acquire Luke Williams From Giants

The Miami Marlins acquired infielder Luke Williams from the San Francisco Giants on Thursday in exchange for infielder Hayden Cantrelle. Williams played in eight games for the Giants this year, going 3-for-12 with no home runs and three RBI. The Giants designated him for assignment last week. In 66 career games for the Philadelphia Phillies […]

Sean Newcomb To Make Another Rehab Outing Friday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Sean Newcomb (ankle) is scheduled to make another minor league rehab outing on Friday. Newcomb began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. The 28-year-old southpaw has been out for just under two weeks with a left ankle sprain, but he could be activated to the active roster after his outing […]

Nick Madrigal To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal (back) will start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. Madrigal has been out of action since May 10 with back tightness, but he is getting closer to a return. In 23 games before his injury, he was hitting just .203/.250/.241 with no home runs, two […]

Colin Kaepernick To Work Out For Raiders

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played in the NFL since he started kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice, is scheduled to work out for the Las Vegas Raiders this week, according to league sources. Kaepernick has most often been connected with the Seattle Seahawks, but he worked out last […]

Kyle Tucker, Jeremy Pena Not Playing Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker and shortstop Jeremy Pena are both out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Jose Siri will replace Tucker in right field and hit ninth, while Aledmys Diaz is getting the start at shortstop and batting sixth on Wednesday against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Tucker has been […]

Willson Contreras Still Sitting Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. It will be Contreras' fourth straight game on the bench due to a strained right hamstring. With fellow backstop Yan Gomes (oblique) going on the injured list, P.J. Higgins will do the catching and hit eighth on […]

Ramon Laureano Scratched On Wednesday

Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Luis Barrera will now get the start in right field and hit ninth against Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray. Laureano will now miss his fourth straight game, although X-rays on his hand came […]

Tyler Stephenson Taking The Day Off

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. Stephenson will get a breather after starting in each of the team's last seven games. The 25-year-old has been a must-start at the weakest position in fantasy on a bad Reds team, as he's slashing a healthy .295/.358/.484 […]

Ramon Laureano Returns Against Mariners

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) is back in right field and is hitting cleanup on Wednesday against Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray. Laureano missed the previous three games due to a hand injury, but X-rays came back negative and he's back in there Wednesday. The 27-year-old got a late start to the 2022 season […]

Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Cody Bellinger (illness) and Mookie Betts are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Bellinger will be out for the second straight game after he was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a non-COVID-19 illness. Betts is getting a regular day of rest. Gavin Lux is in left […]

Frank Reich Has High Hopes For Nyheim Hines

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich thinks it will be a great idea for fantasy managers to take running back Nyheim Hines this year. "If I was a fantasy owner, I'd consider drafting Nyheim (Hines)," Reich said. Ideally, fantasy managers would have both lead back Jonathan Taylor and Hines as an upside handcuff. The Colts […]

Curtis Samuel Feeling Good

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) called it "refreshing" to be back at offseason workouts after an injury-plagued 2021 season. Samuel said, "I feel good. I feel fast." Head coach Ron Rivera said that the 25-year-old pass-catcher looked good during workouts last month as well. He was a complete bust in his first year […]