Jorge Alfaro Sitting Thursday

San Diego Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Alfaro will get the day off after going 3-for-6 with a home run, double and three RBI in the team's 19-4 shellacking of the Cubs on Wednesday, and he's now hitting .355 (11-for-31) with three home runs […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong To Miss A Week Or Two

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong (hand) suffered a hand injury in the minor leagues and is expected to miss a week or two, according to a source. The injury isn't too serious, but the Cubs' No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will have to sit out a bit at High-A South Bend. The 20-year-old […]

James Paxton Throws Another Bullpen

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow) threw a 17-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, consisting of all fastballs, after his 10-pitch session on June 11. Paxton's next bullpen will be on June 18, and he expects to increase to 20 pitches. "I felt good," Paxton said. "Just getting the timing and rhythm back, but other […]

Matt Barnes Playing Catch

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (shoulder) has graduated to playing catch at the team's spring training facilities, and the next step for him will be to throw a bullpen session. The Red Sox say he is improving, although his latest MRI exam on June 2 showed some fluid in his shoulder, according to […]

Nathan Eovaldi Might Miss Minimum Time

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (back) is still "sore," according to manager Alex Cora, but he's also doing "better" after being put on the injured list last Sunday with lower-back inflammation. The Red Sox are hoping that Eovaldi will miss the minimum amount of time on the injured list and be activated as soon […]

Chris Sale Will Return As Starter

There has been some back and forth as to whether Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) will return to the team as a starter or a reliever once he's activated from the injured list, but skipper Alex Cora put any confusion to rest. "Chris Sale is a starter. Every five days, he not only […]

Jarren Duran Leading Off Again Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is starting in center field and hitting leadoff again on Thursday against Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn. Duran was called up for the second time this year on Wednesday and was inserted into the leadoff spot, going 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. With Enrique Hernandez (hip) […]

Marcus Davenport Has Pinkie Amputated

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (finger, shoulder) had the top portion of his left pinkie finger amputated this offseason after breaking a plate from a previous surgery and experiencing an infection. He also had surgery on his right shoulder in January, but he's hoping to be healthy by training camp next month. Davenport […]

O.J. Howard Hasn't Looked Dynamic

Buffalo Bills backup tight end O.J. Howard hasn't looked like the dynamic pass-catcher he was when he was a first-round pick in 2017. The 6-foot-6, 250-pounder has still been consistent in his opportunities this offseason and he could be an excellent blocker for 12 personnel while being a pass-catching threat, but his movement skills are […]

Khalil Shakir May Struggle To Make An Impact

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir failed to reel in either of his two targets at mandatory minicamp practice on Wednesday, but he remains a solid route-runner who still needs some seasoning. It remains to be seen how Buffalo will use Shakir in his rookie season, but with how well Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, […]

Isaiah McKenzie Could Become Primary Slot Weapon

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie was quarterback Josh Allen's favorite weapon at mandatory minicamp practice on Wednesday. Allen targeted McKenzie on four of his 12 pass attempts, connecting on three, all short passes that the defense was allowing. McKenzie looked quick and shifty all day and was one of only three receivers that Allen […]

Khalil Mack Will Be Ready For Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Khalil Mack (foot), who is coming off a foot injury that limited him to seven games last year with the Chicago Bears, will be ready for training camp next month, according to head coach Brandon Staley. Mack hasn't participated in full-speed individual drills at all this spring, but he has been […]

Joshua Palmer Works With First Team

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer was on the field with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and the first-team offense during mandatory minicamp practice this week. Tight end Gerald Everett was also working with the starters. Palmer, who was a third-round pick out of Tennessee last year, caught 33 passes for 353 yards and […]

Taysom Hill Rehabbing During Minicamp

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that quarterback Taysom Hill (foot) is rehabbing at the team's facilities during mandatory minicamp this week. Hill had surgery to fix a Lisfranc injury in his left foot in January and was expected to miss six to nine months, so he remains up in the air for […]

Josh Gordon Leaves With Trainer

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Josh Gordon left the team's mandatory minicamp practice early on Wednesday with a trainer due to an undisclosed injury. We'll pass along any updates once we know the nature of Gordon's injury and whether it's anything to be concerned about. The 31-year-old didn't have much of a role in KC's […]

X-Rays Negative On Starling Marte

X-rays on New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte's hand/wrist came back negative on Wednesday night after he was removed from the game early against the Milwaukee Brewers after being hit on the right wrist by a pitch. Marte is being diagnosed with a contusion and is day-to-day. The 33-year-old looks to have dodged a bullet, […]

Hyun Jin Ryu To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) is having elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season, according to general manager Ross Atkins. It's not clear if Ryu will have a full Tommy John surgery or just a partial revision, but either way, he won't pitch again in 2022. If he […]

Brandon Woodruff To Make A Rehab Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) will make a minor league rehab start on Saturday, according to skipper Craig Counsell. Woodruff threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and will take the next step as he tries to return from a sprained ankle and complications from Raynaud's syndrome, which has caused numbness in his […]

Josh Hader Put On Paternity List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed closer Josh Hader on the paternity list on Wednesday and added right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez to the active 26-man roster in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will now be without Hader for at least the next three days, so plan accordingly. The hard-throwing left-hander leads all of baseball with 19 saves […]

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 […]