Joey Wendle To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Joey Wendle (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Jacksonville and serve as the designated hitter. Wendle has been out since early June, but he's nearing a return to Miami's starting lineup. Barring any setbacks, the 32-year-old could be back in the big leagues at some […]

Max Scherzer Won't Return Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson, not Max Scherzer (oblique), will make the start this Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer could make another minor league rehab start, with the Mets still deciding the next step for him. The 37-year-old ace allowed two runs while walking one and striking out six over 3 1/3 […]

Jake Meyers Activated From Injured List

The Houston Astros reinstated outfielder Jake Meyers (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Jose Siri to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Outfielder Dillon Thomas was also designated for assignment. Meyers will make his season debut on Friday in center field while batting ninth against New York Yankees right-hander […]

Jeff McNeil Still Out Against Marlins

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. McNeil will miss his third straight game, but hopefully he can return for fantasy managers either Saturday or Sunday. Luis Guillorme is back at the keystone and is batting fifth, while Dominic Smith will get […]

Jonathan Aranda Making MLB Debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda is making his major league debut on Friday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, and he will start at second base and bat seventh in the batting order. Aranda was called up from the minors earlier this week and will function in a super-utility role for the Rays for […]

Brandon Woodruff Could Return Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle, fingers) said "everything feels good, I'm healthy" after making a minor league rehab start for High-A Quad Cities on Thursday. Woodruff landed on the injured list on May 30 with a high right ankle sprain, and then he was diagnosed with Raynaud's syndrome, which has caused numbness in […]

Brian Serven Out Again Friday

Colorado Rockies rookie catcher Brian Serven is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. It will be the third straight game that Serven starts on the bench in favor of Elias Diaz. Serven has been solid for the Rockies while splitting time with Diaz behind the plate, as he's hitting .295/.358/.492 […]

Kyle Bradish Lands On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed rookie right-hander Kyle Bradish (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled right-hander Marcos Diplan from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Bradish's IL placement is retroactive to June 21. The 25-year-old hasn't been very good in his first 10 major league starts -- 7.38 […]

Aroldis Chapman Starts Rehab Assignment Friday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) is beginning his minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Friday. Chapman has been on the injured list for a month, but he should only require a short rehab assignment and could be activated to rejoin New York's bullpen at some point early next week. With […]

Drew Rasmussen Could Rejoin Rotation Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Drew Rasmussen (hamstring) will throw a simulated game on Saturday and could rejoin the starting rotation next week when the team plays at the Toronto Blue Jays for four games in five days. Rasmussen landed on the injured list on June 15 with a left hamstring […]

Manuel Margot May Avoid Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said that outfielder Manuel Margot's right knee issue is with the patellar tendon and not his ACL. The team continues to gather information, but from what they've heard, they're "trending toward being optimistic" that Margot won't need surgery. It's good news, but the 27-year-old is on the 60-day injured […]

Aaron Judge, Yankees Avoid Arbitration

The New York Yankees and outfielder Aaron Judge agreed to a $19 million deal plus incentives for the 2022 season on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, according to a source. Judge can earn $250,000 for first place in the American League MVP voting and another $250,000 for World Series MVP this year. The 30-year-old slugger […]

Patriots Restructure David Andrews' Contract

The New England Patriots restructured center David Andrews' contract on Friday, creating $2.1 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season by converting $3.15 million of his compensation into a signing bonus, according to a source. Andrews' updated 2022 salary cap charge is now $4.275 million. The 29-year-old had offseason shoulder surgery, but he's […]

Matt Adams Arrested

Chicago Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested on Thursday night and charged with misdemeanor gun possession and possessing a high-capacity magazine and metal-piercing bullets, according to the police report. Police found the bullets while searching a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Adams has a court date scheduled for Aug. 24. The 26-year-old was a […]

Saints Sign Demario Davis To One-Year Extension

The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Demario Davis to a one-year contract extension on Friday for a base salary of $10 million in 2024, according to a source. Davis can make up to $14 million, with an extra $2 million roster bonus and $2 million through incentives. His 2023 base salary drops from $8.5 million […]

Denzel Ward Says He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (foot), who is in a protective boot after suffering a foot injury on the final day of mandatory minicamp on June 16, said he'll "be good" for training camp next month, although he was hesitant to say he'd be ready for the start of camp. Ward described his injury as […]

Tre'Davious White A Candidate To Begin On IR

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) could begin the 2022 regular season on Injured Reserve after tearing his ACL in Week 12 last year. If White opens the year on IR, he would be required to sit out the first four weeks. The 27-year-old is one of the best all-around cornerbacks in the NFL, so […]

Tommy Sweeney On The Roster Bubble

Buffalo Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney will likely stay on the 53-man roster for depth and locker-room reasons, but he could be vulnerable if the Bills need another roster spot for flexibility. Sweeney will be inactive on game days behind Dawson Knox and O.J. Howard, and he's right on the bubble heading into training camp […]

Thomas Graham Entering Camp As A Starter

Chicago Bears cornerback Thomas Graham was one of the big revelations of mandatory minicamp and spent most of the spring as the first-team nickel corner. Graham was a fan favorite last year and appears to be entering training camp ahead of veterans Tavon Young and Duke Shelley. A sixth-round pick last year out of Oregon, […]

Robert Quinn May Be On His Way Out

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain didn't include Chicago Bears defensive end Robert Quinn on his 53-man roster projection after he chose to skip mandatory minicamp. Quinn missing minicamp allows for speculation that he might not want to be a veteran on a rebuilding team. If Chicago moves on from him, they might want to add another […]

Deshaun Watson Could Be Suspended For All Of 2022

There is concern from the NFL Players Association that the league will look to suspend Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for the entire 2022 season, if not indefinitely, according to sources. If that were to happen, the Browns are expected to move forward with Jacoby Brissett as their starting QB rather than try to reconcile […]

Marlins Could Consider Shopping Pablo Lopez

The Miami Marlins could decide to shop starting pitcher Pablo Lopez, according to one rival general manager. The Marlins are deep with young pitchers, have shown a willingness to do so in the past and would be selling high on Lopez, who has a 2.61 ERA. Eury Perez and Max Meyer are two pitchers that […]

Joey Gallo May Be Untradeable

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo isn't likely to fetch much at this summer's trade deadline, and one executive called him "untradeable." The San Diego Padres will likely seek a hitter this summer despite their recent offensive surge, most likely an outfielder. They've been interested in Gallo before, but no team is likely to offer […]

Royals Looking To Trade Whit Merrifield?

The Kansas City Royals will be sellers at this year's trade deadline, and they are talking "more seriously" about second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield in trade talks more than ever before, according to one rival executive. Merrifield will be a free agent after next season. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi might be the Royals' top piece this summer, […]

Bryce Harper To Be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) will have his injured right elbow re-evaluated next week. It doesn't guarantee that he will resume throwing next week, however. If it weren't for the designated hitter in the National League, Harper might still be on the injured list. The 29-year-old superstar has been serving as the team's DH […]

X-Rays Negative On Ty France

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that the team is cautiously optimistic about first baseman Ty France (arm) after his X-rays came back negative. It looked pretty bad when it happened, when France's left arm collided with an Oakland Athletics baserunner after the throw from the third baseman sailed up the line. The 27-year-old will […]

Luke Voit Out With Sore Hamstring

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit (hamstring) is dealing with a sore hamstring and will sit out on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies as a precaution, according to skipper Bob Melvin. It will be Voit's first day off since May 24, but it sounds like he'll be back in there on Friday. The 31-year-old […]

Mets Eyeing Luis Castillo

The New York Mets are showing early interest in Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo given all the injuries to their starting rotation in the first half of the season. The Mets presumably would have interest in other starters, too, including Castillo's teammate Tyler Mahle and Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas. The word is the […]

Manny Machado Remains Out Against Phillies

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Machado will miss his fourth straight game after spraining his left ankle on Sunday. The Padres have been optimistic that the 29-year-old superstar won't go on the injured list, fantasy managers have to wonder if […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting Against Lefty

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. It's just the second day off of the season for Cronenworth, who has been red-hot in the month of June with a .337/.436/.593 slash line, a 1.029 OPS, four home runs, 22 RBI, 20 […]