Corey Knebel Loses Closing Role

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thompson said that he'll start using closer Corey Knebel in lower-leverage spots and will rotate other relievers for closing situations, depending on the situation. Knebel injured his shoulder over the weekend and blew another save on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins when he allowed three unearned runs while walking two. […]

Caleb Kilian To Start Against Padres

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Caleb Kilian will be called up from the minors in order to start against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, according to skipper David Ross. It will be Kilian's second major league start after he allowed three earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out six in his […]

J.P. Crawford Doubtful To Play Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday with flu-like symptoms, and manager Scott Servais said he's doubtful to play on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Crawford should be considered day-to-day and could return to Seattle's lineup as early as Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old has […]

Daniel Castano To Start Wednesday

The Miami Marlins are recalling left-hander Daniel Castano from the minors, and he will start on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 27-year-old previously threw four relief innings for the Marlins this year and didn't allow an earned run on five hits while walking none and striking out two in three appearances. In six outings […]

Jeremy Pena Dealing With Thumb Injury

Houston Astros general manager James Click said that the "initial read" is that nothing is severe with rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena's left thumb injury. The Astros will know more on Wednesday morning because his testing was pushed back due to a delayed flight. Fantasy managers should plan on Pena being unavailable on Wednesday against the […]

Raheem Mostert Close To Full Health

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee) said on his Twitter account on Wednesday that his rehab is going well and that he is close to 100%. Mostert hasn't been taking part in Miami's offseason workouts, but there's a chance that he'll be ready to go in late July for the start of training camp. […]

Ian Thomas Remains Out Of Practice

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (ankle) remained out of the team's mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday with a high ankle injury that he suffered during organized team activities last week. High ankle injuries usually require a week or two of rest, at minimum, so Thomas could very well miss all of the team's minicamp […]

Michael Thomas Watches Practice From Sidelines

As expected, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) watched mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday from the sidelines on Tuesday. He has been rehabbing at the team's facilities throughout organized team activities and minicamp, but he hasn't been able to get back on the field after missing all of the 2021 season. The 29-year-old […]

Dawson Knox Back On The Field

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (undisclosed) returned to the practice field on Tuesday during portions of organized team activities. It's unclear exactly what was keeping Knox off the field during voluntary OTAs up until this point, but it's obviously not a serious issue. He should be completely ready to go for training camp at […]

Jalen Tolbert Returns From Injury

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (hamstring) returned to practice on Tuesday and had his largest workload yet this spring, with a lot of his repetitions coming in the slot. Tolbert also caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott. The 23-year-old looks to be past a hamstring injury that limited him during organized […]

Treylon Burks, Tommy Hudson Miss Minicamp Practice

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks and tight end Tommy Hudson (leg) both missed the team's mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday. Burks was spotted on a stationary bike, but he didn't actually practice with the team. The 22-year-old first-rounder is dealing with asthma and has been very limited during offseason workouts, losing valuable repetitions […]

Joe Burrow Having Normal Offseason

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee), who shed the knee brace he wore on his surgically repaired left knee all last year, is having his first reasonably normal offseason. "I've just been able to focus on the entirety of myself, weight room and conditioning, on field, throwing, mechanics, all of it, not really focusing on […]

Alex Cobb Could Be Back This Weekend

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (neck) could return to the rotation this weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He threw a simulated game on Tuesday against prospects Vaun Brown and Grant McCray, with Brown taking him deep. Cobb was scratched from his June 3 start with what was eventually diagnosed as a neck strain. […]

Brandon Belt Activated Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Donovan Walton to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Despite being activated, Belt remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Kris Bubic. The 34-year-old left-handed hitter has […]

Taylor Ward Activated And Starting Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (hamstring, neck) was activated from the injured list on Tuesday and is in the starting lineup against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin, playing in right field and batting leadoff. Fantasy managers will want to get Ward back into their starting lineups immediately, as he's been great this year […]

Jeff Smith Ahead Of Denzel Mims

New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith was productive at the team's first day of mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday and got a lot of run with the first-team offense. Smith is currently ahead of Denzel Mims for the No. 5 receiver spot, strictly based on practice repetitions, and Smith is also a top special-teamer. […]

Jeremy Pena Out With Wrist Issue

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena (wrist) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers after he rolled his left wrist on a diving attempt on Monday night. Fantasy managers should consider Pena day-to-day for now. The 24-year-old has been excellent filling the shoes of Carlos Correa […]

Lions Sign Devin Funchess As Tight End

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Devin Funchess to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday and moved him to tight end. Funchess hasn't played in an NFL games since 2019 with the Indianapolis Colts, and he was released by the Green Bay Packers last August with an injury settlement before briefly joining the San Francisco […]

Pat Freiermuth Could Be Even Better In 2022

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth finished with 60 catches and seven touchdowns on only 79 targets in his rookie season while playing 62% of the offensive snaps in a sometimes limited offense. With Eric Ebron gone and the Steelers expected to attack the middle of the field more with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, Freiermuth's numbers […]

Benny Snell Jr. Looking Leaner

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. has transformed his body from that of a power back in college to more of a body style conducive to the NFL this year with a leaner frame. The Steelers want to lighten second-year back Najee Harris' workload this year, but it doesn't necessarily mean that Snell will […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Timeline Pushed Back

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.'s (wrist) CT scan on Monday didn't reveal the level of healing that the Padres had hoped for, so his timeline will be moved back. Fantasy managers can forget about Tatis making his season debut later this month, as that is now out of the question, and he might […]

Max Scherzer Throwing On Flat Ground

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is throwing his pitches on flat ground from around 60 feet on Tuesday. Scherzer wasn't going 100 percent, but it's a positive development as he looks to return to the starting rotation from a high-grade left oblique strain. The 37-year-old was also bitten by one of his […]

Yairo Munoz Called Up, Mickey Moniak Sent Down

The Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of infielder Yairo Munoz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday night and optioned outfielder Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. The team also moved second baseman Jean Segura (finger) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Munoz earned the promotion by hitting three home […]

Gleyber Torres Returns From Illness

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (illness) is back at second base and is hitting fifth on Tuesday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Torres was scratched from the lineup on Sunday due to a stomach illness, but he's back in there after the day off on Monday. The 25-year-old is hitting fewer […]

Steven Matz Receives Another Injection

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (shoulder) needed a second injection in his injured left shoulder, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Matz has been out since May 22 with a left shoulder impingement, but an MRI exam showed no structural damage in his shoulder. He received his first injection on May […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Out Due To Marital Issue

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is on the restricted list and is away from the team without a timetable to return due to a marital issue, according to sources. Rodriguez is also currently on the injured list due to a rib injury, but he was nearing a return to the Tigers rotation before his personal […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Being Held Out Of Minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons are holding running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson out of the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to head coach Arthur Smith. "He's working on a vet offseason program to build him up," Smith said. "He's here. He wanted to work. Myself and our performance staff, we have a different plan for Cordarrelle. […]

Daron Payne Taking Part In Team Drills

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne is taking part in team drills at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after skipping voluntary organized team activities. Payne sat out of OTAs due to his contract situation, but he's back for minicamp this week to avoid being fined. The 25-year-old former first-rounder had a career-high 61 tackles (35 solo), […]

Robert Quinn Not Expected For Mandatory Minicamp

Chicago Bears star pass-rusher Robert Quinn is not expected to attend the team's mandatory minicamp that begins on Tuesday, according to sources. Quinn will stay away from the team while he trains on his own. He made his third Pro Bowl last year with 18.5 sacks, 49 tackles (38 solo), 17 tackles for loss, 22 […]

Wil Lutz Cleared To Play

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (abdomen) announced on his Instagram page on Monday that he's officially been cleared to play after 11 months and multiple surgeries and setbacks. Lutz missed all of last season after having core-muscle surgery last August, but he's back in action and should be ready for the start of the […]