Josh Taylor's Availability In Question

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor (back) is dealing with a back issue and hasn't thrown off a mound yet this spring. As a result, his availability for Opening Day is in question. Taylor also dealt with a back injury late last year that landed him on the injured list. The 29-year-old left-hander was […]

Adley Rutschman Making Good Progress

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (triceps) is making good progress from his right triceps strain, according to manager Brandon Hyde. However, Rutschman hasn't resumed hitting or throwing, but there are no changes in his timeline. It could be another week before the team's top prospect gets back to baseball activities. The 24-year-old is the No. […]

Cavan Biggio Recovering From Elbow Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (elbow) suffered a left elbow sprain in the offseason, which is why he hasn't appeared in a spring training game yet, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Biggio is expected to make his spring debut later this week, possibly as soon as Tuesday. As long as he doesn't have […]

Zac Gallen Dealing With Bursitis

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (shoulder) had some stiffness in his shoulder in December, and an MRI exam showed bursitis. He threw his second bullpen session of camp on March 18 and said he had no issues with his right shoulder. The next step is for Gallen to face live hitters in a batting […]

J.B. Bukauskas Suffers Grade 2 Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.B. Bukauskas suffered a Grade 2 teres major strain in his first spring outing last Thursday. Manager Torey Lovullo said the injury is similar to the one Taylor Clarke had last season, which sidelined the right-hander for over seven weeks. It's a tough break for the 25-year-old right-hander, and he doesn't […]

Duke Johnson Signs One-Year Deal With Bills

Veteran free-agent running back Duke Johnson is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, according to his agents. The Bills thought they had pass-catching back J.D. McKissic in the fold earlier, but he changed his mind and returned to the Washington Commanders. Johnson will now move to Buffalo, which is more […]

Falcons Trade Matt Ryan To Colts

The Atlanta Falcons traded quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick. Ryan will also get a contract adjustment with more guaranteed money. Monday was a deadline for Atlanta to make a decision on whether to trade Ryan or give him a $7.5 million roster bonus. The 36-year-old […]

Ketel Marte Expected To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo expects second baseman Ketel Marte (eye) to make his first Cactus League appearance on Tuesday as the designated hitter. Marte suffered from eye irritation due to his contact lenses and was held out of workouts the first few days of camp. He has been taking live batting practice and fielding […]

Max Muncy Making Spring Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) is playing in his first game in spring training on Monday since tearing his UCL in the final game of last regular season. Muncy is starting at third base and hitting second against the Chicago White Sox in Cactus League action. The 31-year-old missed the playoffs last […]

Giants Sign Matt Breida

The New York Giants are signing former San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Breida will provide some veteran depth and speed to New York's backfield and will follow head coach Brian Daboll to the Giants from Buffalo. The 27-year-old immediately becomes […]

Bills Sign Matt Barkley Monday

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent quarterback Matt Barkley to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Barkley was with the Carolina Panthers last year before joining the Atlanta Falcons practice squad in early January. The 31-year-old played for the Bills from 2018-20, playing in eight games (one start) and throwing for 788 yards, three touchdowns and […]

Rashaan Evans Visiting With Jaguars

Tennessee Titans free-agent linebacker Rashaan Evans is visiting with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night, according to a source. Evans lost playing time down the stretch in 2021 with the Titans and finished the season with 57 tackles (35 solo), three tackles for loss, two interceptions and a fumble recovery in 12 games (11 starts). […]

Micah Kiser Visiting With Raiders Monday

Former Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos linebacker Micah Kiser is visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, according to a source. The Broncos signed Kiser off the Rams practice squad in September, and he recorded 19 tackles (nine solo) and one tackle for loss in 10 games (two starts) in Denver. The 27-year-old […]

Arden Key To Visit With Lions

Free-agent defensive lineman Arden Key will visit with the Detroit Lions on Monday, according to a source. Key is coming off 6.5 sacks with the San Francisco 49ers last season after working on his technique to generate consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Before joining San Francisco in 2021, he had only three sacks in 37 […]

Ravens Re-Sign Patrick Ricard

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to an undisclosed three-year deal with free-agent fullback Patrick Ricard on Monday. Ricard should become the second highest-paid fullback in the league behind only Kyle Juszczyk. The 27-year-old is back in Baltimore after making the Pro Bowl each of the last three seasons. In his five years with the Ravens, he […]

Patriots, Trent Brown Agree To Two-Year Deal

The New England Patriots re-signed offensive tackle Trent Brown to an undisclosed two-year deal on Monday, according to a source. It's a big move for the Patriots after Brown appeared to be headed elsewhere on the open market. The 29-year-old has played in just 14 total games the last two seasons with the Patriots and […]

Patriots Hosting Leonard Fournette Monday

The New England Patriots are hosting free-agent running back Leonard Fournette on a visit on Monday, according to a source. The 27-year-old is coming off the best all-around season of his career with 812 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 69 receptions and 454 receiving yards for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. It seems as […]

Lorenzo Carter Expected To Sign With Falcons

New York Giants pass-rusher Lorenzo Carter is expected to sign an undisclosed one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, according to a source. Carter registered five sacks in his last four games, so the Falcons are hoping he can pick up where he left off in 2022. The 26-year-old was drafted by the Giants […]

Deadline Day For Falcons, Matt Ryan

The Atlanta Falcons fielded trade calls the last few days centered around quarterback Matt Ryan, according to sources. Monday is the deadline to make a decision, as Ryan will earn a $7.5 million roster bonus from the team if he's on the roster at 4 pm ET. Ryan will either be traded or return to […]

Terron Armstead To Visit With Dolphins Monday

New Orleans Saints free-agent offensive tackle Terron Armstead is flying to South Florida and is set to visit with the Miami Dolphins on Monday. Armstead is one of the top players available in free agency and would fill a huge need for the Dolphins. The three-time Pro Bowler missed the final four games of last […]

Vikings To Hang Onto Danielle Hunter

The Minnesota Vikings plan to keep defensive end Danielle Hunter after his $18 million roster bonus became guaranteed on Sunday. It doesn't preclude the team from redoing the Pro Bowler's contract. The Vikings can still clear salary cap space by converting any portion of the roster bonus into a signing bonus. Hunter is the NFL's […]

Texans Re-Sign Kamu Grugier-Hill

The Houston Texans re-signed linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill to a one-year, $4 million deal on Sunday, according to a source. Grugier-Hill had a breakout season in his first year with Houston last year, recording a team-high 108 tackles (71 solo), 13 tackles for loss, five QB hits, three sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles in […]

Tanner Houck To Win Rotation Spot

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck is all but certain to have a rotation spot to open the 2022 season, according to head coach Alex Cora. Nathan Eovaldi, Nick Pivetta and Houck are the team's three starters locked into rotation spots so far. Veterans Michael Wacha and Rich Hill and Garrett Whitlock are in […]

Tyler Glasnow Underwent Ankle Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (ankle, elbow) underwent arthroscopic surgery on Friday to remove loose bodies from his right ankle. The procedure was performed by Dr. Aaron Mate in Tampa. Glasnow is expected to return to throwing in two to three weeks. The 28-year-old is also recovering from Tommy John surgery last August, so […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Rashaad Penny

The Seattle Seahawks agreed to re-sign running back Rashaad Penny to a one-year, $5.75 million deal on Sunday, according to sources. The former first-round pick turned down more money elsewhere to build off his excellent second half in 2021. Penny will have the ability to make $6.5 million through incentives. The 26-year-old has a long […]

Keanu Neal Moving Back To Safety

Dallas Cowboys free-agent and former first-rounder Keanu Neal, who played linebacker last year for the Cowboys, is switching back to safety as he looks to re-establish himself as one of the top players at the position. The 26-year-old had 72 tackles (44 solo), four tackles for loss and one sack in 14 games (five starts) […]

Geron Christian Signs With Chiefs

Former Houston Texans and Washington Commanders offensive tackle Geron Christian is signing an undisclosed deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, according to a league source. Christian was a third-round pick by Washington in 2018 out of Louisville, and he spent the first three years of his career in D.C. before playing 14 games […]

Broncos Restructure Courtland Sutton's Contract

The Denver Broncos converted $10.5 million of wide receiver Courtland Sutton's contract into a signing bonus, creating $7.875 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season. The Broncos have cleared nearly $12.5 million salary cap space for this year over the last two days. They also restructured fellow wideout Tim Patrick's deal on Saturday. […]

Braves Sign Brock Holt, Brad Brach

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent infielder Brock Holt and relief pitcher Brad Brach to minor league deals with invites to spring training. Holt comes to Atlanta after hitting .209/.281/.298 with two home runs, 23 RBI and five steals in 260 plate appearances over 76 games for the Texas Rangers last year. The 33-year-old veteran has […]

Albert Almora Jr. In Reds Camp

The Cincinnati Reds reportedly have signed free-agent outfielder Albert Almora Jr. to an undisclosed deal, as he is with the team in spring camp. Almora will join the Reds this year after slashing an ugly .115/.148/.173 with no home runs or RBI in 54 plate appearances in his lone season with the New York Mets. […]