Christian Watson Should Have Big Role

Green Bay Packers second-round wide receiver Christian Watson might be a WR1 as a rookie as the team looks to replace Davante Adams, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb and Sammy Watkins have shown little indication that they can be quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top pass-catcher. Watson will […]

Aaron Hicks Plans To Return Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring), who was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays with right hamstring tightness, said he feels like he'll return to the lineup on Friday against the Rays and left-hander Jeffrey Springs. "That's what I'm planning on," Hicks said. With Hicks sidelined Thursday, infielder […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Won't Play Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (quadriceps) will not play again on Friday against the Miami Marlins, according to manager Brian Snitker. Acuna will miss his third straight game with a strained quadriceps, and it remains to be seen if this will be an injury that puts him on the injured list. The 24-year-old superstar […]

Nate Pearson Makes First Rehab Appearance Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Nate Pearson (illness) made his first minor league rehab appearance of the year on Thursday for Low-A Dunedin, and he threw 30 pitches (18 strikes) over 1 2/3 frames. His fastball sat at 95 mph and touched 97 mph, while his slider was at 85 mph and induced a couple of […]

Teoscar Hernandez Not Starting Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is not in the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. Hernandez is just 6-for-60 with a homer, five RBI, two walks and 18 strikeouts in 15 games in the month of May to drop his season line to a very disappointing .152/.212/.253 with two home […]

Shane Greene Signs With Yankees

Free-agent right-hander Shane Greene signed with the New York Yankees on Thursday and was assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Greene became a free agent after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this month. The 33-year-old veteran reliever pitched two scoreless innings for the Dodgers, but he had allowed five earned runs […]

Josh Donaldson Feeling Better

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (illness) remains in New York, and manager Aaron Boone said that he told him that his body is feeling better after receiving IV treatment Wednesday night. Donaldson still has a cough, but he's negative for COVID-19. It remains to be seen when he'll be activated. The 36-year-old also […]

Joey Wendle Activated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins activated infielder Joey Wendle (hamstring) and reliever Richard Bleier (illness) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned Payton Henry and Joe Dunand to Triple-A Jacksonville in corresponding moves. Wendle has been on the shelf since May 13, but he will return to the team's starting lineup on Friday after going on […]

Ramon Laureano Back In Action Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) is back in right field and is hitting leadoff on Thursday evening against Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. Laureano missed his fourth straight game on Wednesday when he was scratched from the starting lineup after he had trouble gripping a bat. But a CT scan turned up negative and […]

Clayton Kershaw Resumes Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) said that he started throwing a few days ago and is out to 90 feet. The 34-year-old left-hander is probably at least a week away from throwing bullpen sessions, and the Dodgers aren't going to rush him back too soon. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young […]

Max Muncy Could Land On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said the team is considering placing infielder Max Muncy (elbow) on the injured list. Roberts said Muncy's elbow "just hasn't been right," and he aggravated it on a couple defensive plays recently. The 31-year-old suffered a partially torn UCL down the stretch last year and underwent offseason surgery. Muncy's […]

Cody Bellinger Returns From Illness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is back in center field and is hitting seventh on Thursday night against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Humberto Castellanos. Bellinger was scratched from the lineup due to a non-COVID-19 illness on Tuesday and he also missed Wednesday's contest. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger has continued to be an all-or-nothing hitter […]

Taylor Ward Sitting Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (neck, shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. It will be the fifth straight game that Ward has missed as he deals with neck and shoulder issues, although his MRI exam came back clean on Wednesday. If the 28-year-old misses any […]

Cubs Hope Seiya Suzuki Will Avoid Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) suffered a sprained left ring finger while sliding into second base in Thursday's blowout loss to the Cincinnati Reds, but the Cubs are hoping he will avoid the injured list. Manager David Ross said the team will have a better idea after Suzuki is re-evaluated on Saturday after the […]

Marcell Ozuna Scratched As A Precaution

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (abdomen) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies with lower abdominal tightness. He will be available off the bench. Fantasy managers should consider Ozuna day-to-day for now, with a good chance of him returning to the lineup on Friday. The 31-year-old slugger is hitting .231/.270/.399 on […]

Drew Steckenrider Optioned

The Seattle Mariners optioned right-hander Drew Steckenrider to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, according to president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto. Steckenrider has been in the mix in Seattle's save committee this year. The 31-year-old reliever has two saves and four holds, but he's also blown two saves and has a 5.65 ERA in 14 1/3 […]

Josh Rojas Returns Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas (hand) is back in the lineup at third base and is hitting second on Thursday against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Mitch White. Rojas missed the team's last three games due to a bruised left hand, but he'll be back in there for the Snakes on Thursday evening. The 27-year-old infielder […]

Cavan Biggio Recalled From Minors

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled infielder Cavan Biggio from Triple-A on Thursday and optioned infielder Vinny Capra to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Biggio is starting at first base and is batting ninth in his return to Toronto's starting lineup on Thursday night against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Biggio missed a few weeks […]

Zack Britton To Throw A Bullpen Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is with the team in Tampa and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session next Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees believe that the left-hander will be an option out of their bullpen at some point this year. The 34-year-old veteran reliever has been throwing […]

Jorge Polanco Could Return Friday

Minnesota Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli said that infielder Jorge Polanco (ankle) could be back in the lineup as early as Friday. Polanco has been receiving treatment on his injured right ankle, which has bothered him on and off. The 28-year-old will miss his third straight game on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Luis Arraez […]

Matt Manning Shut Down For Foreseeable Future

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that starting pitcher Matt Manning (biceps) reported biceps tendonitis and will not throw for the "foreseeable future" while seeking further evaluation. Manning is just now admitting to an arm-related injury after leaving his most recent minor league rehab start after 1 2/3 innings with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. The […]

Yadier Molina Back From Bereavement List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was activated from the bereavement list and is catching and batting sixth on Thursday night against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer. Molina spent the three-day minimum on the bereavement list and will return to a .239/.239/.337 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI, nine runs scored and one […]

Jack Flaherty Uses All His Pitches Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) threw 25 pitches to live hitters on Thursday and used his whole mix of pitches. Manager Oliver Marmol said the session went well. The Cardinals will have Flaherty repeat this step a couple times before sending him out on a minor league rehab assignment. The 26-year-old right-hander […]

Tyler O'Neill Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is hopeful that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment early next week. O'Neill landed on the injured list on May 19 with a right shoulder impingement, but he could be ready to return from the IL when he's eligible in early June if he […]

Franmil Reyes Placed On Injured List

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Franmil Reyes (hamstring) was placed on the injured list on Thursday with right hamstring tightness. The move will be retroactive to Wednesday, May 25. Reyes was also out on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has had a tough year so far in 35 games for the Guardians, so perhaps a little break will […]

Aaron Hicks Scratched From Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays with right hamstring tightness, according to the team. Fantasy managers should consider Hicks as day-to-day for now. The 32-year-old is struggling at the plate this year with a .209/.338/.243 slash line, one home run, seven […]

DJ Lemahieu Out Again Thursday

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu (wrist) is out of the starting lineup again on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with left wrist pain and received a cortisone injection, so he'll miss his second straight game. Gleyber Torres is starting at second and batting third, […]

Colin Kaepernick's Workout With Raiders Goes Well

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick's workout with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday went well. He showed good arm strength and good overall conditioning, and the workout was largely considered a positive. The 34-year-old hasn't played in the NFL since he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice in 2016, but he's hoping […]

Jameis Winston Does Almost Everything Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) did almost everything at organized team activities on Thursday, which is a great sign. Winston also practiced on Wednesday and remains on track to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season after tearing his ACL last year. Fantasy managers will want to keep eye on the […]

Mecole Hardman Injures Hamstring At OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring in Wednesday's organized team activities and isn't taking part on Thursday, according to head coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs don't sound very concerned with Hardman's injury, so it shouldn't have any impact on his participation for training camp this summer. The 24-year-old is heading […]