David Bednar Unavailable Tuesday Due To Back Issue

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that closer David Bednar (back) has been dealing with a lower-back issue and won't be available to pitch on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. The Pirates are trying to avoid an injured list stint for Bednar, so it remains to be seen if he'll miss any more time. The […]

Will Smith Resting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. It's a regular day off for Smith, who is hitting .258/.343/.456 with 11 home runs, 35 RBI and 29 runs scored on the season in 217 at-bats. He's been even better in the month of June, going […]

Jorge Polanco Activated And Starting In Game 2

The Minnesota Twins activated middle infielder Jorge Polanco (back) from the injured list on Tuesday, and he's starting at second base and batting fifth in Game 2 of a doubleheader against Cleveland Guardians left-hander Konnor Pilkington. Polanco landed on the injured list on June 17 with lower back tightness, but he never ended up going […]

Baker Mayfield, Browns Both Ready To Move On

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield isn't completely ruling out the possibility of a reconciliation with the team in the event that the NFL suspends Deshaun Watson for the entire 2022 season, but the disgruntled QB also said the Browns would have to be the ones to start the process. "I think for that to happen […]

Jonathan India Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hand) is back at second base and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson. India was hit by a pitch on his right hand on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants and was held out of the lineup on Sunday, but he's back in there […]

Tyler Glasnow Gets Back On A Mound

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) threw off a bullpen mound on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John elbow reconstruction in August of last year. Glasnow still has a long ways to go in his recovery and probably won't be of much use in fantasy if he even returns at […]

Mookie Betts To Resume Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) will resume baseball activities on Wednesday, and a best-case scenario has Betts back from the injured list seven to 10 days after. The 29-year-old superstar outfielder is recovering from a fractured right rib, and it's great news that he'll get back to baseball […]

Max Scherzer's Rehab Start Pushed Back To Wednesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer's (oblique) minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday has been postponed and pushed back to Wednesday. No reason has been given for the decision to push him back, but the fact that he's going to throw a day later likely means it's not injury-related. As long […]

Jeff McNeil Returns Against Astros

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is back at second base and is batting eighth on Tuesday against Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. McNeil has been out over a week with right hamstring tightness, but he'll be back in there on Tuesday for fantasy managers. Before his injury, the 30-year-old was carrying an […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Still Out Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Acuna fouled a ball off his left foot on Saturday and hasn't played since, and Monday's off day wasn't enough to get him past the injury. The 24-year-old superstar just can't seem to get past […]

Michael Brantley Lands On Injured List

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) on the injured list on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Chas McCormick and right-hander Enoli Paredes from the minors in corresponding moves. The Astros also optioned right-hander Brandon Bielak on Monday. Brantley left Sunday's game early against the New York Yankees with right shoulder discomfort, and he'll now […]

Terry McLaurin Signs Three-Year Extension With Commanders

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is signing a three-year contract extension on Tuesday that is worth up to $71 million in new money that puts him amongst the league's top-five highest-paid receivers, according to sources. The Commanders said all along that McLaurin wasn't a trade candidate after he held out of offseason workouts, including […]

Moises Gomez Promoted To Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Moises Gomez has been promoted from Double-A Springfield to Triple-A Memphis. The team's No. 28 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was released by the Tampa Bay Rays last October, but he's broken out to the tune of a .321/.401/.705 slash line with a 1.106 OPS, 23 home runs, 54 RBI, 53 […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Making MLB Debut Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is making his major league debut against Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth in the order. Pasquantino is a left-handed hitting first baseman that MLB Pipeline has ranked as the Royals' No. 3 prospect. The 24-year-old was hitting .280/.372/.576 […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Says He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

New York Giants rookie defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (hip), who was the fifth overall pick in this year's draft, said he'll be ready for training camp at the end of July after sustaining a minor hip injury in spring practice. "I'm fully healthy, I'm doing fine," Thibodeaux said. "I'm back training and I'll be ready […]

Jets Expect Carl Lawson To Be Ready

The New York Jets expect defensive end Carl Lawson (Achilles) to be ready for Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens after he suffered an Achilles injury during last year's training camp that caused him to miss all of 2021 in his first season with the team. Early in training camp this summer, the Jets might […]

Juan Thornhill To Take On A Bigger Role

Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill is healthy for perhaps the first time since he tore the ACL in his left knee as a rookie in 2019, and he was impressive during offseason workouts. With Tyrann Mathieu now gone, the Chiefs will ask Thornhill to take on a bigger role in their secondary. "I'm committed […]

Michael Ojemudia Drawing Praise This Offseason

Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia has drawn a ton of praise during organized team activities and minicamp this offseason. He was thrown into the starting lineup as a rookie due to injuries on the roster in 2020, but he played sparingly last year after suffering a severe hamstring injury in the preseason. But when the […]

Nico Collins Stands Out In Offseason Workouts

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills pointed to second-year wide receiver Nico Collins as a player who stood out this spring. Mills said Collins has a "good grasp of this offense" and "his talent is off the charts." Mills also said that the team needs to "find ways to get (Collins) the ball" this year. The […]

Connor Heyward Showing Chemistry With Kenny Pickett

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tight end Connor Heyward, the younger brother of Steelers pass-rusher Cameron Heyward, impressed in offseason workouts and showed chemistry with first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett during minicamp. The sixth-round selection is expected to be a hybrid tight end/fullback in an offense that values versatility in its skill players. The 23-year-old has mostly been […]

Grant Delpit Projected To Start

Cleveland Browns former second-round safety Grant Delpit has battled injuries, including an Achilles tear in his rookie season in 2020, but he's now a projected starter entering training camp after surging this offseason. Delpit intercepted quarterback Deshaun Watson on several occasions in team drills. The combination of Delpit and John Johnson III could make the […]

Kenley Jansen Goes On Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Kenley Jansen (heart) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with an irregular heartbeat and recalled right-hander Jesus Cruz from the minors in a corresponding move. Jansen's injured list placement is retroactive to June 27. The 34-year-old right-hander was first diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat in 2011 and has had […]

Josh Winder To Start Game 2 Against Guardians

The Minnesota Twins named right-hander Josh Winder the 27th man on Tuesday for their doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians, and he will start Game 2. Winder will likely be returned to Triple-A St. Paul after his spot start, which will be his fourth of the season in his first year in the big leagues. The […]

Josh Naylor Takes A Seat For Game 1

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. It makes sense to give Naylor some rest in Game 1 against Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer. The 25-year-old is hitting just .196 (10-for-51) on the year against southpaws. Naylor has been solid […]

Bryce Harper Could Return In Six Weeks

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) will require surgery to stabilize his fractured thumb, but there is optimism that he will play again this year after recovery of six weeks, give or take. Harper broke his thumb when he was hit by a pitch last Saturday against the San Diego Padres, and he was placed […]

Konnor Pilkington Called Up To Start Game 2

The Cleveland Guardians recalled rookie left-hander Konnor Pilkington up from the minors as the 27th man on Tuesday, and he will start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Pilkington has made his first eight major league appearances (five starts) for the Guardians this year, allowing 11 earned runs on 27 hits while […]

Alex Kirilloff Gets Three Hits Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff went 3-for-3 with a hit by pitch, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Kirilloff has gone 10-for-33 (.303) with 10 RBI and four runs scored in 10 games since he was brought back to the major leagues on June 17. The 24-year-old […]

Austin Hedges On Concussion IL, Sandy Leon Acquired In Trade

The Cleveland Guardians placed catcher Austin Hedges on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday and acquired catcher Sandy Leon from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash. Anthony Castro has also been recalled from Triple-A, and Konnor Pilkington has been called up as the 27th man for a doubleheader on Tuesday. Ian Gibaut was […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Out For Game 1

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will take a seat for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. The Twins just aren't taking any chances anymore with their oft-injured outfielder, and Buxton has missed some time recently due to knee tendonitis, so it's no surprise that he won't play in both games […]

Kwamie Lassiter II Earns First-Team Reps

Cincinnati Bengals undrafted rookie wide receiver Kwamie Lassiter II had an impressive offseason and even earned some first-team repetitions on offense during offseason workouts. If he can work his way into the special-teams rotation, he could have a shot at making the final 53-man roster out of training camp. In his final season at Kansas […]