Brusdar Graterol Will Be A Reliever

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol, who was acquired in the three-team blockbuster trade that sent Kenta Maeda to the Twins, will be a reliever with his new team, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Red Sox saw something in Graterol's medicals that they did not like, and they viewed him as a reliever […]

Joc Pederson, A.J. Pollock To Platoon In Left Field

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Joc Pederson and A.J. Pollock are set to platoon in left field this year. Pollock's fantasy value was hurt the most when the Dodgers trade with the Angels for Pederson fell through, although LA could still ship Pederson somewhere else before the start of the season. If Pederson stays with the […]

Tommy Milone Signs With Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles signed starting pitcher Tommy Milone to a minor league deal on Thursday, according to an industry source. Milone will be a non-roster invite in spring training. The 32-year-old lefty, 33 on Sunday, went 4-10 with a weak 4.76 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 23 outings (six starts) for the Mariners last year […]

Shelby Miller Down 30 Pounds

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Shelby Miller, who is in camp as a non-roster invite, is down 30 pounds from last year when he tipped the scales at 255 pounds. It's that time of the year: When we'll hear plenty of best-shape-of-my-life stories. The former first-round pick in 2009 is motivated, though, after posting a hideous […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Loses Arbitration Case

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez lost his salary arbitration case and will make $8.3 million in 2020 instead of the $8.975 million that he requested, according to a source. Boston will be relying on Rodriguez even more this season after they traded David Price to the Dodgers. The 26-year-old (27 in April) left-hander […]

Alex Verdugo Up In The Air For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back, oblique), who was acquired from the Dodgers in the blockbuster deal including Mookie Betts and David Price, might not be ready for the start of the season, according to a source. Verdugo is still battling a back injury that shut his 2019 season down in August. His potential […]

Jose Soriano Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Jose Soriano (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery last week and will miss the entire 2020 season. Still just 21 years old, Soriano is the Angels No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The right-hander dominated the Midwest League in 2019, posting a 2.55 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while striking out 84 […]

Titans Bring Anthony Firkser Back

The Tennessee Titans agreed on a one-year contract extension with tight end Anthony Firkser on Thursday. Firkser was on track to become an exclusive-rights free agent in March. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The Harvard alum had two big touchdown catches in the playoffs and hauled in 14 passes for 204 yards and […]

Ben Roethlisberger's Rehab All Good

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said that "all signs are good to this point" with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow), who will have a medical checkup on Feb. 21. The team's medical staff has constantly been working with Big Ben, and Colbert said Roethlisberger could be better than he was a year ago. The 37-year-old […]

Yonny Chirinos In Great Shape

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that pitcher Yonny Chirinos looks "awesome" after losing 15 pounds while working out this offseason. Chirinos went 9-5 with a 3.85 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 114 strikeouts and only 28 walks in 133 1/3 innings over 26 outings (18 starts) in 2019 for the Rays. He was slightly better […]

Matthew Stafford Trade Rumors Are False

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn refuted a Wednesday night report that the team is in talks to trade quarterback Matthew Stafford. "100% False!!" Quinn wrote in a text message to the Free Press. Stafford is entering his 12th season in the NFL and threw for 2,499 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions while setting […]

Dustin Pedroia Won't Report On Monday

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said that second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) won't report with the rest of the position players on Monday. It is now unlikely that Pedroia will be in spring training this year because of the significant setback he had with his left knee last month. The four-time All-Star and former […]

No Timetable For Mitch Haniger's Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (hernia) has yet to arrive to spring training, and manager Scott Servais said there remains no timetable for Haniger's return following his sports hernia surgery. Haniger broke out in 2018 as an All-Star, but he fell back to Earth in 2019, mainly because of multiple injuries. He played in just […]

Tommy Pham Played Through Torn UCL

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (elbow) said that he was able to play through a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow last season. Pham received stem-cell injections and platelet-rich plasma therapy throughout the offseason. San Diego acquired Pham from the Rays in the offseason, and he's expected to help set the table […]

D.J. Stewart Making Progress In Rehab

Baltimore Orioles outfielder D.J. Stewart (ankle) did some light running at Orioles camp on Wednesday after having surgery on his ankle in October. The former first-round pick had microfracture surgery on his right ankle, and he's expected to return to baseball activities toward the end of spring training. Stewart hit .238 with a .698 OPS […]

Mariners Bringing Taijuan Walker Along Slowly

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that the team will bring starting pitcher Taijuan Walker along slowly this spring to build his endurance and stamina, but the right-hander is healthy. Originally a first-round pick of the Mariners in 2010, Walker has thrown only 14 innings the last two seasons due to issues from Tommy John […]

Brendan Rodgers Slightly Ahead In Rehab

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) is slightly ahead of schedule in his rehab from surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder and has moved to throwing from 120 feet. It's good news, but Rodgers won't be ready for the start of the regular season and likely won't be a factor […]

Luis Urias Aiming For Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (wrist) said he wants "to be ready for Opening Day" and wasn't sporting a cast or brace on his surgically repaired left wrist at the team's spring clubhouse on Wednesday. The 22-year-old had surgery on Jan. 28 to fix a broken hamate bone in his left hand/wrist. The Brewers envisioned […]

James Paxton Thinks He Can Return In May

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) said that he was told he can resume throwing in four to six weeks, and the Yankees think the left-hander could return in May or June. Paxton said he thinks that a May return is possible. Fantasy owners would be wise not to get their hopes up […]

Tommy Edman To Serve As Super-Utility Player

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman, who led the team with an .850 OPS in his first season in 2019, arrived to spring training this week prepared to move around the diamond. Edman is expected to get work at as many as six positions this spring. He'll see time at shortstop, center field, left field […]

Quinton Dunbar Not Requesting A Trade

Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar is looking for more long-term security from the team, but he denied requesting a trade earlier this week. Dunbar simply wants to know where he stands with the new coaching staff and wants to know if he is "one of the key guys" under new head coach Ron Rivera. Dunbar […]

Eagles Will Have Interest In Demarcus Robinson

The Philadelphia Eagles will have Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in their sights when he officially becomes a free agent in March, according to NFL sources. The Eagles had a pre-draft visit with Robinson before the 2016 draft, and they could have another chance to land him in free agency. The […]

Bengals Willing To Facilitate Andy Dalton Trade

The Cincinnati Bengals are willing to work with quarterback Andy Dalton in order to trade him this offseason, according to sources. Dalton has a franchise-record 204 career passing touchdowns for the team. The Bengals hold Dalton in high regard for what he's done for the organization, which is why they're willing to work with him […]

Rich Hill Ramping Up Throwing Program

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Rich Hill (elbow) said he's on his second week of throwing and will slowly ramp up to long toss in a few weeks. The team has mapped out a rough plan and if all goes well, Hill expects a month-long rehab assignment in May and a return sometime in early June. […]

Jameis Winston Has Eye Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (eye) recently underwent LASIK eye surgery to correct his nearsightedness. He has struggled with nearsightedness throughout his career. "He can't read the scoreboard, but he can see the guys in front of him, so he's fine," head coach Bruce Arians said at the end of the season. Winston led […]

Jonathan Villar Will See Time In Center Field

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that infielder Jonathan Villar will play the middle of the field in his first year in Miami, noting center field, second base and shortstop. Third base was mentioned more in passing. Villar was extremely valuable to fantasy owners in 2019 despite playing for the last-place Orioles, as he hit […]

Salvador Perez Close To 100 Percent

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (elbow) caught a bullpen session during the team's first spring training workout on Wednesday and said his surgically repaired right elbow is at "90 percent." Perez hurt his elbow in spring training last year and required Tommy John surgery, missing the entire 2019 season. He is hitting and throwing […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Won't Be Limited In Spring Training

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that all the medical reports on shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) were positive and he won't have physical limitations during spring training. "He's been out here early, he's swung the bat, he's running, he's playing defense, so we do not expect any limitations," the manager said. Tatis reported […]

Falcons May Move On From Devonta Freeman

The Atlanta Falcons may move on and release running back Devonta Freeman this offseason to save around $3 million in salary cap space. Freeman is due over $6 million in 2020 if they keep him around. The Falcons strongly considered trading Freeman at last year's trade deadline. The 27-year-old (28 in March) has played in […]

Cardinals Sign Brad Miller

The St. Louis Cardinals signed infielder Brad Miller to a one-year major league deal on Wednesday. Relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Miller, 30, hit .260/.329/.565 with 13 home runs and 25 RBI in 79 games for the Indians and Phillies as a utility infielder […]