Yusei Kikuchi Put On Injured List Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (neck) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a neck strain and recalled right-hander Max Castillo from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. There's a good chance Kikuchi was bothered by his neck in his most recent start on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, when he […]

Jesus Luzardo, Sixto Sanchez Slated For Bullpens

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo (forearm) is scheduled to throw around 35 pitches in a two-inning bullpen session on Friday. Meanwhile, right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) will throw around 30 pitches in a bullpen session on Saturday. Luzardo has been out almost two months with a left forearm strain and will likely need at least a […]

Pirates Option Roansy Contreras After His Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Roansy Contreras to Triple-A Indianapolis after his start against the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday and recalled left-hander Eric Stout from Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Contreras pitched well in the 4-2 win, giving up one run on four hits while walking one and striking […]

Michael Lorenzen Lands On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Jose Marte from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Lorenzen's injured list stint is retroactive to July 4. The 30-year-old has struggled recently, and it's possible that he's been pitching […]

Luis Garcia Leaves Early Thursday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia (side) left the game early on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies after he was seen wincing in pain and holding his left side after he grounded out. Garcia went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in the game before leaving, and he was replaced at shortstop by Ehire Adrianza. It remains to […]

George Springer Out Again Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Springer will start on the bench for the second straight game, but there hasn't been any word that he's injured. He's hitting just .195 (16-for-82) with 15 strikeouts in 22 games over the last 28 days, so […]

Joey Votto Also Out For Game 2

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) will sit out of the starting lineup once again for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Votto will miss his fourth straight game while dealing with back tightness, and there is still a chance that he'll need a trip to the injured list […]

Ty France Activated And Starting Thursday

The Seattle Mariners reinstated first baseman Ty France (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Marcus Wilson to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. France will immediately return to the starting lineup as the designated hitter, and he'll bat second against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Anthony Banda. The 27-year-old is returning […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Play In Rehab Game Saturday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (back) did some ground-ball drills and core/mobility work in Jupiter, Fla., on Thursday. Chisholm will next play in a minor league rehab game in the Florida Complex League on Saturday. The 24-year-old continues to make progress from his back injury and could theoretically rejoin the Marlins lineup at […]

Andrew Vaughn Out With Illness Thursday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (illness) is feeling under the weather on Thursday, which is why he's out of the starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers, according to manager Tony La Russa. Fantasy managers should take Vaughn out of their lineups and consider him day-to-day for Friday's contest. The 24-year-old has been great […]

Enrique Hernandez To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) will begin his minor league rehab assignment on Friday for Triple-A Worcester. If everything goes well on his rehab assignment this weekend, Hernandez could rejoin the Red Sox's roster early next week. The 30-year-old hasn't done much for fantasy managers this year with a slash line of .209/.273/.340 […]

Michael Wacha Won't Pitch Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha (arm) has not bounced back well from his side session and is still battling a "heavy arm." As a result, he will not start on Friday against the division-rival New York Yankees. Boston hasn't listed a replacement for Friday. While Wacha is still hoping to avoid a trip […]

Chris Sale Could Make Season Debut Tuesday

Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said that starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) will pitch somewhere next Tuesday, "but there's a good chance he'll pitch with us," which would be against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sale is attempting to return from a stress fracture on the right side of his rib cage that he suffered […]

Aaron Judge Dealing With Lower Body Soreness

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge (lower body) isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox because he's "been dealing with some kind of lower body soreness thing." The Bergen Record's Pete Caldera is reporting that Boone said that Judge will probably be available as […]

Justin Houston Agrees With Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens and free-agent linebacker Justin Houston reached an agreement in principle on Thursday on an undisclosed one-year deal for the four-time Pro Bowler to return to Baltimore, according to sources. The Ravens tendered Houston after the draft to try and ensure that he'd return. Houston will return to help boost a pass rush […]

Josh Gordon Could Make Final Roster

The Kansas City Chiefs are optimistic that six-year veteran wide receiver Josh Gordon can be a nice target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes in limited opportunities. Gordon performed better with each week during the offseason program and could earn the roster spot that went to Daurice Fountain last year. Fountain will be in a battle with […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Has Excellent Offseason

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was the best receiver in the team's offseason program, writes The Athletic's Nate Taylor. Valdes-Scantling offers a combination of size and speed that quarterback Patrick Mahomes has never had before. He'll help replace Tyreek Hill and will be competing for targets alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster and tight end Travis […]

Rafael Devers Returns Against Yankees

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (back, hamstring) is back at third base and is hitting second in the lineup on Thursday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Devers sat out the last two games with a sore right hamstring and back tightness, but it was never considered serious, and he'll return to […]

Mike Soroka Hit In Knee While Rehabbing

Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka (Achilles, knee) was hit in the knee by a comebacker when he pitched a few days ago, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Although it's just a bruise and not considered a long-term issue, the Braves don't yet have a start date for his rehab assignment. Manager […]

M's Hope To Have Mitch Haniger, Kyle Lewis Back In July

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said he hopes to have outfielders Mitch Haniger (ankle) and Kyle Lewis (concussion) back in the lineup by the end of July. Haniger is slowly progressing but has starting doing some baseball activities, and he'll need to go on a lengthy minor league rehab assignment before returning. The 31-year-old […]

Ty France Could Return Thursday

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said on his radio show that first baseman Ty France (elbow) will be back this weekend and could return from the injured list as early as Thursday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. France has been out since late June after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 flexor strain […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Working Out Thursday

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hand) is taking grounders and swings on Thursday to determine his availability moving forward. Manager Mike Matheny said the scans on Witt's hand on Wednesday all came back clear, so he's currently considered day-to-day after being hit by a pitch on the right hand on Tuesday. The […]

Ryan Mountcastle Returns Against Angels

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is back at first base and is batting cleanup on Thursday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth. Mountcastle missed the last two games due to a sinus issue, but fantasy managers need to get him back into their lineups in season-long leagues on Thursday. The 25-year-old is one […]

Tyler Stephenson, Alexis Diaz Could Return This Weekend

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) could return from the injured list on Saturday or Sunday, while rookie relief pitcher Alexis Diaz (biceps) is on track to return on Friday, according to skipper David Bell. Stephenson will play in two more minor league rehab games for Triple-A Louisville before returning as the team's starting catcher. […]

Nelson Cruz Back In The Lineup

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Thursday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Bailey Falter. Cruz missed the last two games with a stomach issue, but he's back in there for the series finale against Philadelphia. With Cruz returning as the […]

Jeremy Pena Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Houston Astros rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday due to "health and safety protocols," according to the team. Pena hasn't been placed on the COVID-19 injured list, and it remains to be seen if he's sick at all or even if he tested positive for the virus, so fantasy […]

Bills' Offensive Line Depth Could Be A Problem

The Buffalo Bills don't have many holes in their starting lineup, but offensive line depth could become a big problem if they sustain any injuries in 2022. Cody Ford is their top backup guard, but he was benched for poor play after only three games last year. Top backup tackle David Quessenberry signed a one-year […]

Ravens Lacking In Pass-Rush Department

The Baltimore Ravens didn't do anything significant this offseason to immediately upgrade their pass rush off the edge. Second-round rookie David Ojabo could be a factor eventually, but he's also recovering from a mid-March Achilles tear. Tyus Bowser led the team in sacks in 2021, but he's questionable for the start of the season after […]

Chase Edmonds Lined Up To Be Lead Back

Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds signed a two-year, $12.6 million deal this offseason after spending his first four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, and it seems like he's going to enter the year as Miami's lead back. Edmonds has plenty of versatility and should see the majority of the opportunities, but he'll also be […]

David Moore Arrested On Drug, Weapon Charges

Chicago Bears wide receiver David Moore was arrested in Gainesville, Texas, on drug and weapon charges on Monday. He was released from jail on a $5,000 bond. It comes after receiver Byron Pringle was arrested for reckless driving on a suspended license on April 24, while linebacker Matt Adams was arrested on a misdemeanor gun […]