Max Scherzer To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Oblique Strain

Updating a previous report, New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) has a "moderate to high-grade" oblique strain and will miss six to eight weeks. Oblique injuries often require a lengthy absence, especially for pitchers, so fantasy managers were already preparing for an extended absence with the 37-year-old, three-time Cy Young winner. He was […]

Ketel Marte Back In The Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte (hand) is back at second base and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman. Marte missed the previous two games with left hand soreness, but he's back in the lineup on Thursday. The 28-year-old switch-hitter has been red-hot at the plate […]

Max Meyer Goes On Minor League Injured List

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer landed on the minor league injured list on Thursday with ulnar nerve irritation, according to a source. He will miss at least one start and then be re-evaluated, and the Marlins don't think it's a serious injury. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, had two poor outings for […]

Evan White Starts Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hernia) began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. He was diagnosed with a sports hernia during spring training and had surgery on March 30, which has prevented him from playing so far in 2022. The 26-year-old will have a lengthy rehab assignment because of how […]

Tom Murphy Could Join Mariners On Current Road Trip

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy (shoulder) has been increasing his activity level and is hoping to be activated from the injured list on the team's current road trip. Murphy has been working out with his typical intensity while hitting off a tee and playing catch before games. "He's moving along," manager Scott Servais said. "I […]

Kyle Lewis Could Return Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis' (knee) minor league rehab assignment ends on Monday, so he's expected to be activated from the injured list to open the team's homestand against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. If he's not ready by then, the Mariners could send him on a second rehab assignment. The 26-year-old will be […]

Max Scherzer Dealing With Oblique Injury

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique, finger) has an oblique injury and has also been pitching through multiple blisters on his pitching hand in his last two starts, according to manager Buck Showalter. Scherzer left his start early on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals with left side discomfort. There's no official word […]

Commanders Sign First-Rounder Jahan Dotson

The Washington Commanders signed first-round wide receiver Jahan Dotson to a four-year, fully guaranteed $15.05 million rookie deal on Wednesday. The deal comes with a fifth-year team option. Dotson was taken with the 16th overall pick of this year's draft and is expected to start opposite Terry McLaurin on the outside in D.C. immediately. The […]

Starling Marte To Be Activated Friday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is scheduled to rejoin the team on Thursday afternoon, but he won't be activated from the bereavement list until Friday. Marte should be back in the starting lineup for the series opener on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. The 33-year-old veteran is hitting .266/.311/.403 with three home runs, 20 […]

Jean Segura Out Sick Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (illness) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the San Diego Padres with a cold. It's unclear if he'll be available to pinch hit in the game. The 32-year-old could be back in the lineup as soon as Friday. Segura has been great for his fantasy managers […]

Michael Taylor Placed On COVID Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed outfielder Michael Taylor on the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and selected outfielder Dairon Blanco's contract from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Taylor was removed from Wednesday's game after entering the league's COVID protocols. The 31-year-old hasn't been much of a fantasy asset in KC, as he's slashing .238/.333/.337 […]

Edmundo Sosa Out, Tommy Edman Back In Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Edmundo Sosa (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Mets. Sosa left the game early on Wednesday with an ankle injury. He got the start at the 6 with Tommy Edman battling a sore calf, but Edman is at second base and batting leadoff on […]

Jake Cronenworth Taking The Day Off

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is taking the day off on Thursday in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. It will be his first game off of the season. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-28 in his last six games, so it's a good time for his first day off. Cronenworth has had […]

Tyler O'Neill Out With Sore Shoulder

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) was set to return to the lineup on Thursday against the New York Mets, but he'll be out for a second straight day with a sore right shoulder. O'Neill has gone 3-for-21 with 11 strikeouts in his last five contests. The slump has dropped O'Neill's season line to […]

Bryce Harper Remains Out Against Padres

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the San Diego Padres. Harper sprained his right UCL early in the year and has mainly been the team's designated hitter, but he will miss his fourth straight game this week after receiving a platelet-rich plasma […]

Cedric Mullins Resting On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Mullins will get a breather after going 2-for-16 with five strikeouts in his last four games. However, he's hitting over .300 in May to raise his season slash line to .253/.315/.416 with five home runs, 15 RBI, […]

Joey Gallo Sitting Against Lefty

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Bruce Zimmermann. Gallo is off to a slow start at the plate in his second season with the Yanks, hitting .176/.288/.333 with five home runs, seven RBI, 11 runs scored and 45 strikeouts in 118 […]

Joe Barlow Unavailable Due To Hot Spot On Finger

Texas Rangers closer Joe Barlow (finger) was unavailable to pitch on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels due to a "hot spot" on his right index finger, which is essentially a blister. Barlow has dealt with the blister all year, but it became tender and sore on Wednesday, and the Rangers are hoping an extra […]

Bears Transitioning Into Run-Heavy, Outside Zone Offense

The Chicago Bears are transitioning into a run-heavy, outside zone offense, and fullback Khari Blasingame is expected to be clearing holes and creating running lanes for running backs David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert. "He's going to be able to do some things for us outside of the traditional fullback role of just being an elite […]

Velus Jones Jr. Getting Opportunity At Multiple Spots

The Chicago Bears have been working rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. at inside and outside receiver during organized team activities. "We've thrown him into the fire pretty quick, put him at two positions immediately," receivers coach Tyke Tolbert said. "Get him to learn it now. Because we want him to learn the whole concept […]

Justin Fields Looking Good

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields ended voluntary minicamp with a poor showing in seven-on-seven drills, but he has been praised by players and coaches during organized team activities this week. "He is ahead of pace," quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko said. "I think he has really gone to work mentally in the classroom, away from the […]

Morgan Fox Signs With Chargers

Free-agent defensive end Morgan Fox signed an undisclosed deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, according to his agent, David Canter. Fox will be reuniting with head coach Brandon Staley, who was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams when Cox had a career-high six sacks in 2020. The 27-year-old pass-rusher spent last […]

Vikings Taking It Slow With Irv Smith Jr.

The Minnesota Vikings coaching staff was transparent early this offseason that they'd be taking it slow with tight end Irv Smith Jr. (knee). However, Smith did look agile during his drills off to the side during organized team activities and was running routes almost at full speed. He is working his way back from a […]

Tyler Higbee Taking His Time With Rehab

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee), who did have surgery on his knee, said he's in a good place now and is progressing in his rehab. Higbee was able to start on-field work a couple of weeks ago, but the Rams won't rush him to get back to full speed at this time […]

Parris Campbell Fully Participating In OTAs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (foot) said he feels great and hasn't had any physical limitations this offseason. He is fully participating in all team drills during organized team activities. Campbell had foot surgery in the middle of last season and played in just six games, recording 10 receptions for 162 yards and one […]

Jets Reach Agreement With First-Rounder Garrett Wilson

The New York Jets reached an agreement with first-round wide receiver Garrett Wilson on a four-year, fully guaranteed $20.55 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. The Jets now have all three of their first-round picks under contract. Wilson went 10th overall to the Jets in this year's draft after recording 143 catches for […]

Trea Turner Back In Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner (calf) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, starting at shortstop and batting third against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies. Turner was removed from the second game of the doubleheader on Tuesday with minor calf soreness, but it's not serious enough to keep him out on Wednesday. The […]

Ketel Marte Out Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte was scratched from the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday with a sore left hand, and he'll miss another game as a result. Jake Hager is getting another start at the keystone and […]

Sheldon Neuse Returns Against Twins

Oakland Athletics second baseman Sheldon Neuse (groin) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Wednesday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Neuse is hitting second in the batting order. The 27-year-old missed the last three games with groin tightness, but he'll be back in there for the series finale against Minnesota. […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Remains Out Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Wade also sat out on Tuesday due to stiffness in the back of his knee, but it remains to be seen if the injury is serious enough to eventually land him on the injured list. […]