Ihmir Smith-Marsette To Miss The Rest Of Spring Workouts

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (leg) will miss the rest of the spring workouts due to a lower-leg injury that he suffered in a recent workout. It's bad news for a second-year wideout that had just five catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns on six targets in […]

James Washington, Jalen Tolbert Working Their Way Back

Dallas Cowboys wide receivers James Washington (foot) and Jalen Tolbert (hamstring) didn't participate in team drills at organized team activities on Thursday, but Washington was able to do resistance work off to the side and Tolbert did individual work with the punt-return group. Washington was in a walking boot last week, but he's already ditched […]

Tyler Smith Working At Left Tackle

Dallas Cowboys first-round offensive tackle Tyler Smith has mostly worked at left guard since he was drafted in April, but he was lined up at left tackle when the first-team offense opened team drills on Thursday at organized team activities. Tyron Smith was held out of practices last week with some lower-back tightness, but he […]

Feleipe Franks Getting Reps At Tight End

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Feleipe Franks was working at tight end on Friday during individual periods during organized team activities. Franks is currently third on the team's QB depth chart behind Marcus Mariota and fellow rookie Desmond Ridder, but it remains to be seen if this will be a permanent move for Franks. At 6-foot-6, […]

Salvador Perez Serving As Designated Hitter

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Friday against Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy because of his thumb injury. Manager Mike Matheny is unsure if Perez will catch at all this weekend. In addition to Perez at DH, first baseman Carlos Santana is on […]

Wil Myers Placed On Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to June 1. In a corresponding move, the team recalled outfielder Brent Rooker from Triple-A El Paso. Myers hasn't played since May 31 and will now miss at least the next […]

Dallas Keuchel Receiving Interest On Open Market

Free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel is receiving interest from multiple teams despite his 7.88 ERA in eight starts for the Chicago White Sox before he was released. The team that signs him will only be responsible for a minimum salary. The 34-year-old veteran still had a 6.21 FIP with 28 earned runs allowed on 49 hits […]

Vince Velasquez Lands On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a left groin strain. The move is retroactive to May 31. Velasquez was scheduled to start the series opener on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but that assignment will now go to Davis Martin, who was […]

Dylan Cease Activated From Restricted List

The Chicago White Sox activated right-handers Dylan Cease and Kendall Graveman from the restricted list on Friday and placed right-hander Vince Velasquez (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain in a corresponding move. The team also recalled right-hander Davis Martin from Triple-A Charlotte and sent right-handers Kyle Crick and Jimmy Lambert […]

Ozzie Albies Resting Friday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Albies will take the first game of the weekend series against Colorado off. Orlando Arcia is getting the start at the keystone instead and is batting seventh against Rockies right-hander Chad Kuhl. Albies has been great in […]

George Springer Returns To Lineup Against Twins

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is back in center field and is leading off on Friday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez. Springer was held out of the team's last two games due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll return for the series opener against Minnesota. The 32-year-old was hitting well before […]

Brandon Belt Begins Running Progression

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) remains back in San Francisco and is starting a running progression on Friday. The earliest he could probably return would be next Tuesday. Belt has been out since May 18 with right knee inflammation, and he'll likely need a minor league rehab assignment before he comes off […]

Alex Cobb Scratched With Back Tightness

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) has been scratched from his start on Friday against the Miami Marlins due to back tightness. John Brebbia will make the start in his absence. Fantasy managers should consider Cobb day-to-day at this point. The 34-year-old right-hander looked better in his last start against the Cincinnati Reds […]

Josh Donaldson Back From Injured List And Starting Friday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) was activated from the injured list on Friday and is playing third base and batting cleanup against Detroit Tigers right-hander Elvin Rodriguez. Donaldson initially went on the injured list with a non-COVID illness and then dealt with right shoulder inflammation. He's been out since May 24 and […]

Bryce Harper Back In Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (forearm) is back in the starting lineup on Friday as the designated hitter, and he's batting third against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth. Harper was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with right forearm soreness, but he'll return to the lineup after Thursday's off day. The 29-year-old slugger needs […]

Justin Wilson Has Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Justin Wilson (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. Wilson is currently on the 60-day injured list and will miss the rest of this season and the beginning of next year. The 34-year-old left-hander had been sidelined since late April with an elbow injury, and he'll now begin the long rehab […]

Mike Minor Reinstated And Starting Friday

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated left-hander Mike Minor (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Minor will make his season debut on Friday against the Washington Nationals. The 34-year-old southpaw injured his shoulder in spring training and had a setback on his rehab […]

Royals Acquire Albert Abreu From Rangers

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Albert Abreu from the Texas Rangers on Thursday in exchange for right-hander Yohanse Morel. Abreu will be added to the Royals 40-man roster in a corresponding move announced at a later date. The Rangers designated Abreu for assignment earlier in the week after he allowed three earned runs on […]

Zac Gallen Not Going Anywhere

Teams are hopeful that the Arizona Diamondbacks might trade starting pitcher Zac Gallen this summer, but they understand that Arizona will keep him "unless they get an offer they can't refuse." "Everyone would want him. Won't happen," said a Diamondbacks person. Gallen had a nice bounce-back outing against the Atlanta Braves his last time out […]

Andrew Velazquez To Stay At Shortstop

Los Angeles Angels infielder Andrew Velazquez will keep the shortstop job once infielder David Fletcher (hip) returns from surgery on both of the adductor muscles in his legs. Velazquez isn't doing anyone any favors with his batting average -- he's hitting just .193 (27-for-140) on the year -- but he is in the top 10 […]

Willy Adames Plays Four Innings In Rehab Game

In his return in the minor leagues on his rehab assignment for Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle, quadriceps) went 1-for-3 and played four innings at shortstop. Adames initially went on the injured list with an ankle injury, but he missed the previous two games in Nashville due to quadriceps soreness. […]

Max Scherzer On Track In His Rehab

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is on track in his rehab from an oblique strain. "He's doing fine. Who knows what he's doing away from the field," manager Buck Showalter joked. "He's probably had four or five sides by now. He's probably got the whole neighborhood hitting off of him." Scherzer typically […]

Yordan Alvarez Agrees To Six-Year Extension With Astros

The Houston Astros and outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez agreed on a six-year, $115 million contract extension on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Alvarez's contract will kick in next season, and it's the biggest deal ever for a DH. He'll make $26 million per year. The 24-year-old Cuban slugger exploded on the scene […]

Adam Thielen Feels "Rejuvenated"

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle), who had season-ending ankle surgery last year, feels "rejuvenated" coming off his injury while playing under new head coach Kevin O'Connell. Thielen played in only 13 games in 2021, catching 67 of his 95 targets for 726 yards and 10 touchdowns, his second straight year with double-digit scores. […]

John Metchie III Ahead Of Schedule

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery. Although he isn't taking part in the team's voluntary organized team activities, the doctor who performed his surgery is confident that he'll be ready this summer at training camp. The Texans won't push the 21-year-old onto […]

Treylon Burks Says He's Making Strides

Tennessee Titans first-round wide receiver Treylon Burks said that he feels he's making strides as he transitions to the NFL. The 18th overall pick in this year's draft left his first day of rookie minicamp early last month with breathing issues, and his work has been somewhat limited on other days since. But Burks feels […]

James Robinson Resumes Running

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) is back on the field and doing some running. Robinson is being held out of organized team activities, and it remains to be seen how much he'll actually do at training camp in late July. But this is a notable step for the 23-year-old, who was limited to […]

Vikings Transitioning To New Offense

Under new Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, the 37-year-old has been installing an offense that the franchise hopes will elevate a unit that has been just above average in recent years. "We had an old-style offense last year," Jefferson said. "It's 2022. You get into a new age and move to a new generation. […]

Connor Williams Moving To Center?

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams continues to play center with his new team during organized team activities this offseason. "I think I've really enjoyed this position," Williams said. "I think definitely in this offense, in this scheme, playing center brings out my strengths. They've been very patient with me learning the position and learning […]

Shane Steichen To Continue Calling Plays For Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen said that he will continue to call the offensive plays in 2022. Head coach Nick Sirianni said the midseason change last year played a vital role in their offensive turnaround. The Eagles came out of the gates trying to throw the ball, and it didn't work very well. Once […]