Deshaun Watson Could Be Suspended For All Of 2022

There is concern from the NFL Players Association that the league will look to suspend Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for the entire 2022 season, if not indefinitely, according to sources. If that were to happen, the Browns are expected to move forward with Jacoby Brissett as their starting QB rather than try to reconcile […]

Marlins Could Consider Shopping Pablo Lopez

The Miami Marlins could decide to shop starting pitcher Pablo Lopez, according to one rival general manager. The Marlins are deep with young pitchers, have shown a willingness to do so in the past and would be selling high on Lopez, who has a 2.61 ERA. Eury Perez and Max Meyer are two pitchers that […]

Joey Gallo May Be Untradeable

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo isn't likely to fetch much at this summer's trade deadline, and one executive called him "untradeable." The San Diego Padres will likely seek a hitter this summer despite their recent offensive surge, most likely an outfielder. They've been interested in Gallo before, but no team is likely to offer […]

Royals Looking To Trade Whit Merrifield?

The Kansas City Royals will be sellers at this year's trade deadline, and they are talking "more seriously" about second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield in trade talks more than ever before, according to one rival executive. Merrifield will be a free agent after next season. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi might be the Royals' top piece this summer, […]

Bryce Harper To Be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) will have his injured right elbow re-evaluated next week. It doesn't guarantee that he will resume throwing next week, however. If it weren't for the designated hitter in the National League, Harper might still be on the injured list. The 29-year-old superstar has been serving as the team's DH […]

X-Rays Negative On Ty France

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that the team is cautiously optimistic about first baseman Ty France (arm) after his X-rays came back negative. It looked pretty bad when it happened, when France's left arm collided with an Oakland Athletics baserunner after the throw from the third baseman sailed up the line. The 27-year-old will […]

Luke Voit Out With Sore Hamstring

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit (hamstring) is dealing with a sore hamstring and will sit out on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies as a precaution, according to skipper Bob Melvin. It will be Voit's first day off since May 24, but it sounds like he'll be back in there on Friday. The 31-year-old […]

Mets Eyeing Luis Castillo

The New York Mets are showing early interest in Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo given all the injuries to their starting rotation in the first half of the season. The Mets presumably would have interest in other starters, too, including Castillo's teammate Tyler Mahle and Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas. The word is the […]

Manny Machado Remains Out Against Phillies

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Machado will miss his fourth straight game after spraining his left ankle on Sunday. The Padres have been optimistic that the 29-year-old superstar won't go on the injured list, fantasy managers have to wonder if […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting Against Lefty

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. It's just the second day off of the season for Cronenworth, who has been red-hot in the month of June with a .337/.436/.593 slash line, a 1.029 OPS, four home runs, 22 RBI, 20 […]

Ty France Leaves With Arm Injury

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (arm) left the game early on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics with what looked like a left arm injury. France needed help getting up and was avoiding his left arm after a throw from the third baseman sailed up the line, causing his left arm […]

Luis Robert Not Playing Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Robert left the game early on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays with leg soreness, and the White Sox will hold him out for at least one game. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now, […]

Danny Mendick, Adam Engel Go On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed infielder Danny Mendick (knee) and outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Mendick will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, while Engel is sidelined with a strained right hamstring. The White Sox selected infielder Lenyn Sosa's contract from […]

Manuel Margot Moves To 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred outfielder Manuel Margot (knee) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room for right-hander David McKay, who they acquired from the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. McKay will report to Triple-A Durham. Margot was carted off the field on Monday after he suffered a right […]

Tom Murphy Will Have Season-Ending Surgery

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy (shoulder) will have season-ending shoulder surgery. Murphy was injured in early May and then had a setback. The Mariners were hoping to get him back after he started ramping things up, and they gave him a platelet-rich plasma injection to try to speed up the healing process, but it didn't […]

Twins Hope Byron Buxton Will Return Friday Or Saturday

Minnesota Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli is hoping that outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) will be able to return to the starting lineup on Friday or Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. Buxton is missing his second straight game on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians due to a sore right knee, but it appears the Twins are just […]

Jeter Downs Sent Back To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox optioned middle infield prospect Jeter Downs to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, suggesting that Christian Arroyo should be back for the weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians following a brief minor league rehab assignment after being sidelined with COVID-19. Downs, the Red Sox's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 0-for-4 with […]

Aaron Ashby Scheduled To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (forearm) said he's feeling great and is tentatively scheduled for a touch-and-feel bullpen session on Saturday. Ashby was placed on the injured list on Monday with left forearm inflammation, but the injury isn't believed to be very serious. If that's indeed the case, the 24-year-old southpaw may miss the minimum […]

Giants Acquire Willie Calhoun For Steven Duggar

The San Francisco Giants have a deal in place to acquire outfielder Willie Calhoun from the Texas Rangers on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Steven Duggar (oblique). Injuries have held Calhoun back in his six seasons with the Rangers, but a change of scenery and more playing time could do him well. The 27-year-old was […]

Seahawks Still Very Interested In Baker Mayfield

The Seattle Seahawks still have a high level of interest in trading for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and are also open to contractually extending him, according to a league source. The Seahawks remain in the process of collecting information and insights into Mayfield. Along with Seattle, the Carolina Panthers remain interested in Mayfield. It […]

Demarcus Robinson Buried On Raiders Depth Chart

Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers Keelan Cole and Mack Hollins might be ahead of Demarcus Robinson on the team's receiver depth chart heading into training camp next month. When you consider Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller as the primary pass-catching weapons, Robinson could actually be sixth in the pecking order on […]

Chris Evans Could Become Third-Down Back

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans could make an argument to supplant Samaje Perine as the team's third-down back this year if he can continue to grow as a pass-protector and build trust in the coaching staff. Evans' role expanded last year as a kick returner, and he's more dangerous as a receiver than Perine. […]

Joe Mixon Unlikely To Become Three-Down Back In 2022

The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. thinks it's unlikely that Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will become a three-down back this year after he struggled in pass protection last year. The Bengals will obviously want to feature Mixon out of the backfield and there will be spots for him on third down, but the days […]

Luis Gonzalez Placed On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a lower-back strain and recalled infielder Donovan Walton from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Gonzalez has missed the team's last two games, and he was put on the IL on Thursday after an MRI exam showed a […]

Lorenzo Cain Becomes A Free Agent

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain cleared release waivers on Thursday and has officially become a free agent. The Brewers designated the struggling Cain for assignment last weekend. It came after he hit just .179/.231/.234 with a homer, nine RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases in 156 plate appearances over 43 games played in […]

Zack Greinke Will Return On Friday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke (elbow) will be activated from the injured list to start on Friday against the Oakland Athletics, according to skipper Mike Matheny. Brad Keller will go on Saturday and Brady Singer will get the ball on Sunday in the series finale. Greinke is ready to return to the Royals […]

Eloy Jimenez Goes 1-For-4 In Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) has resumed his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts as the designated hitter on Wednesday. Jimenez resumed his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday, and although he has just one hit in eight at-bats over the last two days, the good […]

Wander Franco Strikes Out Twice In Rehab Game

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) started at shortstop for Triple-A Durham on Wednesday and went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts. Franco is scheduled to play a few more minor league rehab games this week for Durham, so he didn't play the full game on Wednesday. If the 21-year-old can avoid setbacks this week, there's […]

Byron Buxton Sidelined Against Guardians

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians. It will be Buxton's second straight game on the bench as he manages a sore right knee that flared up after Tuesday's game. The Twins don't think the 28-year-old will land on the injured list, but with […]

Ethan Roberts Needs Tommy John Surgery

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Ethan Roberts (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery, although there's no date set for the operation. Roberts injured his right elbow in his rehab outing for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, and he'll now miss the remainder of the 2022 season and at least half of next year as well. The 24-year-old […]