Travis Shaw, Jimmy Nelson Non-Tendered

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw and starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson were non-tendered on Monday, making them free agents. Shaw hit a combined 63 home runs in 2017 and 2018 but slumped to hit .157 with just seven home runs and 16 RBI last year, leading to the Brewers moving on. He was even demoted to […]

Phillies Move On From Maikel Franco, Cesar Hernandez

The Philadelphia Phillies non-tendered third baseman Maikel Franco and second baseman Cesar Hernandez on Monday, making them both free agents. Franco, once a top prospect in the team's system, just didn't make enough contact to be successful. He slashed .234/.297/.409 with 17 home runs, 48 runs and 56 RBI in 389 at-bats for the Phils […]

Marlins Acquire Jonathan Villar

The Miami Marlins acquired second baseman Jonathan Villar from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for minor league left-hander Easton Lucas. Villar hit .274 with a .792 OPS, 24 home runs, 73 RBI and 40 stolen bases last year for the lowly Orioles. He'll join a similarly bad team in Miami and won't have […]

Taijuan Walker, Steven Souza Jr. Hit Open Market

The Arizona Diamondbacks non-tendered starting pitcher Taijuan Walker and outfielder Steven Souza Jr. on Monday, making them both free agents. Walker missed most of the last two seasons after having Tommy John surgery, but he was able to post a 3.49 ERA in 157 1/3 innings in 2017. The right-hander will surely be coveted by […]

Kevin Pillar Non-Tendered By Giants

The San Francisco Giants non-tendered outfielder Kevin Pillar on Monday, making him a free agent. The 30-year-old veteran hit a combined .259/.287/.432 with 21 home runs, 83 runs, 88 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 161 games with the Blue Jays and Giants in 2019. He spent the majority of his time with San Fran, […]

A's Non-Tender Blake Treinen, Josh Phegley

The Oakland Athletics non-tendered relief pitcher Blake Treinen and catcher Josh Phegley on Monday, making them both free agents. Treinen was one of the best closers in baseball in 2018, but he fell flat in 2019 and lost the closing gig to Liam Hendriks. Treinen posted an ugly 4.91 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 59 K's and […]

Addison Russell Non-Tendered By Cubs

The Chicago Cubs non-tendered infielder Addison Russell on Monday, making him a free agent, according to a source. Russell has fallen on hard times the last few seasons, mainly due to off-the-field issues, but he's also been slowed by injuries and hit just .237/.308/.391 with nine home runs and 23 RBI in 215 at-bats for […]

C.J. Cron Becomes Free Agent

The Minnesota Twins didn't tender a contract to first baseman C.J. Cron on Monday, making him a free agent, according to a source. Cron was productive in his lone season with the Twins, hitting .253/.311/.469 with 25 home runs, 51 runs and 78 RBI in his 458 at-bats. The power is nice -- he had […]

Marlins Claim Jesus Aguilar Off Waivers

The Miami Marlins claimed first baseman Jesus Aguilar off waivers from the Rays on Monday, according to sources. With a clear path to regular at-bats at first base in Miami, Aguilar could be in line for a bounce-back 2020 season after he struggled to a .236/.325/.389 line in Tampa with only four home runs and […]

Mariners Non-Tender Domingo Santana, Tim Beckham

The Seattle Mariners non-tendered outfielder Domingo Santana and shortstop Tim Beckham on Monday, making them both free agents. Santana had a nice .850 OPS but was projected to make $4.4 million in arbitration, and he slashed a putrid .128/.234/.234 with a 44 percent strikeout rate in the second half. He's also a liability on defense, […]

Patriots Waive Kai Forbath

The New England Patriots waived kicker Kai Forbath on Monday, according to sources. In a corresponding move, the Pats claimed defensive tackle Albert Huggins off waivers from the Eagles. Forbath was filling in for Nick Folk, who had an appendectomy, in Week 13 and missed one of two extra-point tries in the Sunday night loss […]

Astros Non-Tendering Aaron Sanchez

The Houston Astros are non-tendering starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (shoulder), according to a source. It's not a surprise, however, given that Sanchez is expected to miss the beginning of the 2020 regular season after having shoulder surgery in September. The right-hander continues to be hurt by injuries and up-and-down performances in the big leagues. Sanchez […]

Randall Cobb Misses Practice Monday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (illness) didn't practice on Monday. Cobb will likely still be able to suit up for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Cobb came back down to Earth a bit on Thanksgiving with three catches for 53 yards, but he was on a nice run in his previous three games, […]

Amari Cooper Practices In Full Monday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (knee) was a full participant in practice on Monday. "It’s healed better than I thought it would. I’m good to go," Cooper said. Cooper has fought through a handful of injuries this year but hasn't missed any games and remains productive for fantasy owners. Against a Bears Defense that […]

Linval Joseph Set To Return Monday Night

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph (knee) will be available to play on Monday night against the Seahawks just three weeks removed from surgery on the meniscus in his right knee. Joseph has 31 total tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in his nine games with Minnesota this year. His presence in the trenches […]

Colts Hopeful T.Y. Hilton Will Return This Year

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich is hopeful that wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf) will return this season. Hilton has been fighting injuries for most of the season. He has played in just seven games for the Colts and has accumulated 35 receptions for 378 yards and five scores when on the field. He's been […]

Richard Sherman Day-To-Day With Knee Sprain

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that cornerback Richard Sherman (knee) is day-to-day with a knee sprain. It sounds like Sherman might not have to miss any game time, but his practice status this week is worth watching. For an excellent overall 49ers Defense this year, Sherman's veteran savvy has been important in […]

Dante Pettis Likely To Miss Another Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) is likely to miss at least another game. Pettis sat out in Week 13 against the Ravens. Before that, he went three straight games without a catch, so Pettis obviously is nowhere near the fantasy radar and won't be once he returns. Rookie Deebo Samuel and Emmanuel […]

Matt Breida, Dee Ford Expected To Return In Week 14

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is optimistic that running back Matt Breida (ankle), defensive end Dee Ford (hamstring) and left tackle Joe Staley (finger) will all return in Week 14 against the Saints. Breida was expected to return last Sunday, but the Niners played it cautious and held him out. Raheem Mostert outshined […]

Jose Peraza Non-Tendered By Reds

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza was non-tendered by the Reds on Monday, according to sources. Peraza finds himself a free agent after a dismal year for the Reds. He hit .239/.285/.346 with six homers, 33 RBI and seven steals in 141 games after slashing .288/.326/.416 with 14 long balls, 58 RBI and 23 stolen bases […]

White Sox, James McCann Avoid Arbitration

The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration with catcher James McCann on Monday by agreeing to a one-year, $5.4 million deal, according to sources. McCann was excellent for the Pale Hose last season, hitting .273/.328/.460 with 18 home runs, 62 runs scored and 60 RBI in 439 at-bats as the primary backstop. He earned his first […]

Padres Acquire Jurickson Profar From A's

The San Diego Padres acquired infielder Jurickson Profar from the Oakland Athletics on Monday in exchange for catcher Austin Allen and a player to be named, according to sources. Profar was likely to be non-tendered on Monday, so this deal makes sense. He hit a weak .218 in his lone season with Oakland but had […]

Mike Moustakas Agrees With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and third baseman/second baseman Mike Moustakas agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal on Monday, according to league sources. With Eugenio Suarez entrenched at the hot corner in Cincinnati, Moose will presumably be the team's starting second baseman in 2020 with Jose Peraza being non-tendered. Moustakas hit .254/.329/.516 with 35 home runs […]

Derek Wolfe Placed On Injured Reserve

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (elbow) is being placed on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday after dislocating his elbow in the Week 13 win over the Chargers, according to a source. Wolfe finished with a career-high seven sacks in the final year of his contract with Denver, and he's unlikely to be back with […]

Jamal Adams Day-To-Day With Ankle Sprain

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams (ankle) is being listed as day-to-day with an ankle sprain, according to head coach Adam Gase. Adams will undergo more tests, but he's looking highly questionable to play in Week 14 against the Dolphins. In a suspect New York secondary, Adams has been the lone bright spot, so his […]

John Ross Expected To Be Active In Week 14

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that he expects wide receiver John Ross (collarbone) to be active for Week 14 against the Browns. It will be the first game that he's eligible to return for after being on Injured Reserve. Ross had a nice 16 receptions for 328 yards and three touchdowns in four […]

T.J. Hockenson Going On Injured Reserve

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson (ankle) is going on Injured Reserve, which will end his rookie season. With just four games to play in a lost season, it makes sense for Detroit to shut Hockenson down. The 22-year-old posted his best numbers in the season opener, going for […]

Lions Not Shutting Matthew Stafford Down

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said that the team is "going to keep that door open" for quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) to return this year "out of respect for Matthew and his competitiveness." With just four games remaining and the Lions out of playoff contention, though, it seems like a long shot that we'll […]

Gardner Minshew Named Starter For Week 14

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew will start in Week 14 against the Chargers over Nick Foles, according to head coach Doug Marrone. Foles was benched in the Week 13 loss to the Bucs after throwing an interception and fumbling twice. Minshew is back in the fold after becoming an NFL phenomenon when Foles went […]

Julio Jones Trending Upward For Week 14

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) is trending upward in terms of his availability for Week 14 against the Panthers. Jones would've had a much better chance of playing last week had the game been on Sunday instead of on Thursday. The 30-year-old veteran left a lot of […]