Mike Rizzo: "We Are Not Trading Juan Soto"

In an appearance on Sports Junkies Radio on Wednesday, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said: "We are not trading Juan Soto." The Nationals are not close to contention this year, leading many to speculate that the Nationals may try to trade Soto before this summer's trade deadline. The 23-year-old hasn't been signed to a […]

Alcides Escobar Goes On IL, Luis Garcia Recalled

The Washington Nationals placed shortstop Alcides Escobar (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right hamstring strain and recalled infielder Luis Garcia from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Escobar was hitting .220/.264/.288 with no home runs, eight RBI and one steal in 35 games and wasn't a fantasy option in mixed […]

Jack Flaherty On Cusp Of Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session on Thursday, and the likely next step after that will be a minor league rehab assignment. "Jack felt good after his live BP yesterday. He woke up this morning and recovery has been really good so we'll […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Getting A Day Off

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Acuna missed three straight games with a strained quadriceps muscle last week, but this appears to be just a regular day of rest. He's played in only 22 games this year due to injury, but Acuna remains […]

Kyle Tucker Returns To Lineup In Two-Hole

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) is back in right field and is hitting second on Wednesday against Oakland Athletics left-hander Cole Irvin. Tucker hadn't played since leaving Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners with a foot injury that didn't have any structural damage. Overall, Tucker has hit just .239 (37-for-155), but he does have […]

Edward Cabrera Called Up To Start Game 1 Of Doubleheader

The Miami Marlins recalled right-hander Edward Cabrera from the minors on Wednesday, and he will start in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. Cabrera will be making his eighth major league start and first this season after going 0-3 with a 5.81 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 28 strikeouts and 19 walks in 26 […]

Joey Wendle, Brian Anderson Go On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed infielders Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) on the injured list on Wednesday. Wendle will go back to the injured list due to a right hamstring strain, while Anderson is dealing with back spasms. Wendle left the game early on Monday against the Colorado Rockies with right hamstring pain just […]

Kyler Murray Back At Team's Facility

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is back at the team's training facility and is expected to be on the practice field for the first time during their offseason program when organized team activities resume on Wednesday, according to a league source. Murray has stayed away from the team during the offseason as he seeks a […]

Nolan Gorman Still Out Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Gorman will miss his second straight game due to lower-back tightness. The 22-year-old prospect has been excellent in his first 31 major league at-bats, and he should be rostered in all fantasy formats. He's […]

Tytus Howard Will Play Tackle

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith said that offensive tackle Tytus Howard will play tackle again for the team in 2022. Rookie Kenyon Green, the No. 15 overall pick in the draft, will start at left guard. It was likely that Howard was set for a tackle spot when the team picked up his fifth-year […]

Lions Claim John Cominsky Off Waivers

The Detroit Lions claimed defensive lineman John Cominsky off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, according to a league source. Cominsky was expected to have an expanded role in his fourth NFL season in 2022, but the Falcons decided to cut him last week instead. The 26-year-old could find playing time tougher to come […]

Will Fuller Not On Browns Radar

Former Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller is not currently on the Cleveland Browns radar, even though a source said he'd love to come play with quarterback Deshaun Watson again. Second-year wideout Anthony Schwartz still has plenty to prove, but he has similar speed and skills, and the Browns are hoping he can fulfill some […]

Khalil Shakir Injured At OTAs

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir didn't take part in Tuesday's organized team activities due to an undisclosed injury. He had the back of one of his legs taped as he worked on the side with the strength and conditioning staff. If it's a soft-tissue injury, there's the risk that Shakir will lose out […]

Isaiah McKenzie's Speed Stands Out

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie showed excellent speed in and out of his breaks during organized team activities on Tuesday. He was precise with his route-running, and his quickness stood out from the rest of the receivers. That type of speed and deceptiveness will make him a nuisance against one-on-one defending. Meanwhile, second-year pass-catcher […]

James Cook Looks Impressive As Pass-Catcher

Buffalo Bills rookie running back James Cook looked smooth while catching the ball during organized team activities on Tuesday. Cook's hands looked steady while some players struggled to catch passes throughout the day due to the wind. His pass-catching ability is what drew the Bills to select him in the second round to begin with, […]

Seahawks Agree With First-Rounder Charles Cross

The Seattle Seahawks and first-round offensive tackle Charles Cross agreed on a four-year, fully guaranteed $21.384 million deal on Wednesday. Cross becomes the highest-ever player drafted without an agent. His deal includes a signing bonus of $12.73 million and a fifth-year option. Because he played in an Air Raid system at Mississippi State in college, […]

Wander Franco Hopes To Return In Two Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps), who was put on the injured list on Tuesday with a strained right quadriceps muscle, said he feels good and hopes to return in around two weeks. Fantasy managers must now be patient with the 21-year-old star and stash him in an IL spot. Franco went 8-for-38 (.211) […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return Soon

The New York Yankees are encouraged that third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) will come off the 10-day injured list soon. He was initially on the COVID-19 injured list, even though he tested negative for the virus. The Yankees then transferred Donaldson to the injured list with a shoulder injury. The 36-year-old received a cortisone injection […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) took batting practice on the field before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Yankees are encouraged that he could come off the injured list later this week. The 32-year-old slugger also took part in a light running workout on Tuesday, so he's on the cusp […]

Tyler Naquin Suffers Left Quad Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (quadriceps) was forced to leave the game on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning after suffering a left quadriceps strain. Aristides Aquino took over for Naquin in right field. Naquin went 0-for-2 in the contest before departing and is now slashing .255/.315/.460 in 150 plate appearances […]

Jose Altuve Back At 2B, Kyle Tucker Still Out

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (head) cleared the league's concussion protocol and is back at second base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas. Meanwhile, outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) will miss his third straight game after leaving Saturday's game with left foot pain. Altuve is hitting .350 with two […]

Rashaad Penny Participating In OTAs

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (hamstring) is practicing at the team's voluntary organized team activities this week after he missed last week with a sore hamstring. Given Penny's extensive injury history, a lot was made about him missing OTAs last week due to injury. But the 26-year-old is already back and should be fine […]

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson Tuesday

Another lawsuit has been filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, bringing the total of active civil lawsuits against him to 23. According to the petition, the plaintiff "changed her mind about filing a lawsuit after watching the HBO Real Sports piece" that aired last Tuesday. The NFL was reportedly getting close to wrapping up […]

Rockies-Marlins Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins has been postponed on Tuesday due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander German Marquez was scheduled to start for the Rockies, while right-hander Edward Cabrera was the scheduled starter for the Fish. Expect them both to […]

Kyle Lewis Could Go On Concussion Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (head, neck) is dealing with concussion-like effects after taking a ball to the shoulder and then the head/neck area over the weekend, and the Mariners may place him on the concussion injured list. Lewis is unlikely to pinch hit on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 26-year-old will have to […]

Tommy Pham Scratched Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (calf), who was set to return from a three-game suspension on Tuesday, was scratched from the starting lineup due to left calf discomfort. Nick Senzel, who was originally scheduled for a day off, will now start in center field and bat third against Boston Red Sox right-hander Michael Wacha. Pham […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returns From Wrist Injury

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (wrist) is back at first base and is hitting third on Tuesday against Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito. Guerrero didn't start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels due to a sore left wrist -- he pinch hit in the game -- but he's been cleared […]

Nolan Gorman Resting Against Padres

St. Louis Cardinals rookie infielder Nolan Gorman is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres and left-hander Blake Snell. Gorman went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Monday's win, and the 22-year-old prospect has been excellent in his first 10 major league games for the […]

Yoan Moncada Still Absent Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Moncada served as a pinch-hitter in Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs, but he hasn't started a game since last Wednesday with a left quadriceps injury. An injured list stint remains a possibility for […]

Mets Option Dominic Smith

The New York Mets optioned first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Adonis Medina from Syracuse in a corresponding move. Smith has been atrocious this year, hitting just .186/.287/.256 with no home runs, 14 RBI, seven runs scored and 24 strikeouts in 101 plate appearances over 39 games, so he'll […]