Wilmer Flores Has Been Dealing With Back Issue

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wilmer Flores (back), who hasn't played since Tuesday, said he has been dealing with a back issue. Flores doesn't seem to think the injury is serious, though, and manager Torey Lovullo said that Flores has been available the past few days. The 28-year-old Venezuelan is hitting a fine .307/.353/.466 for the Snakes […]

Kolten Wong On Crutches

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (toe) left the game early on Saturday after fouling a ball off his toe. Wong said his big toe isn't fractured, but he had a lot of pain and swelling that needed to be alleviated by drilling a hole in the nail. He's on crutches and will be […]

Edwin Diaz Could Be Facing Extended Absence

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (shoulder) left his outing against the Braves on Saturday with trapezius tightness. Manager Mickey Callaway said "it's really hard to say" if the injury is something that could force the hard-throwing right-hander to the injured list. On the other hand, Diaz is upbeat and doesn't consider the injury very […]

Nomar Mazara Could Return By Sept. 1

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (oblique) has started throwing and doing some light swinging. Manager Chris Woodward said Mazara is expected to increase his workouts over the next few days, and the team is cautiously optimistic that he could be ready on Sept. 1 when rosters expand. It's tough to come back quickly from oblique […]

Joey Gallo Still Hoping To Return This Year

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (hand) has been swinging a bat, but he's not taking batting practice and there is still some soreness in his right hand after he had surgery to fix a broken hamate bone. The Rangers want to give him a chance to play again this year. Gallo will have to play […]

Hunter Pence Won't Play This Weekend

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (back) will not play at all this weekend due to lower back tightness. He felt the tightness while working in the batting cage on Friday and was scratched from the lineup. The team is hoping that Pence will be ready to return for a two-game series that starts on Tuesday […]

Jose Ramirez Could Be Headed To Injured List

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) was forced to leave the game early on Saturday with a right wrist injury after his first-inning plate appearance. Ramirez underwent an MRI exam after leaving, and the Tribe pulled infield prospect Yu Chang from Triple-A Columbus' game as a precaution in case Ramirez needs to go on […]

Padres Call Up Prospect Austin Allen

The San Diego Padres recalled catching prospect Austin Allen from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday and optioned reliever Eric Yardley to El Paso in a corresponding move. Allen has been excellent in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League in 2019, batting .330/.379/.663 with 21 home runs and 67 RBI in 67 games for El Paso. In […]

Tigers Call Up Willi Castro

The Detroit Tigers called up infield prospect Willi Castro from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. The team's No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, Castro has a real opportunity to see regular playing time in the final month of the season after Niko Goodrum (groin) just went on the injured list. The 22-year-old switch-hitter was tearing it […]

Eloy Jimenez Returns To Lineup Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday, serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth against Rangers left-hander Kolby Allard. Jimenez missed the last two games with a minor hip injury. The talented 22-year-old should be returned to all fantasy lineups immediately. His upside is undeniable and […]

Falcons Add Blair Walsh

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent kicker Blair Walsh on Saturday. The 29-year-old is a former All-Pro that was taken by Minnesota in the sixth round in 2012. He hit 84.2 percent of his kicks in five years with the Vikings and was last with Seattle in 2017, where he made 72.4 percent of his kicks. […]

Lance Kendricks Suspended

New England Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks has been suspended for the first game of the regular season for violating the league's policy on substances of abuse. Kendricks wasn't in line to see much work for the Pats and could be cut now, so this doesn't move the fantasy needle at all. The 31-year-old caught […]

Andrelton Simmons Resting Saturday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Simmons recently returned from the injured list, so the Angels are likely easing him back into action. David Fletcher will start at shortstop and hit leadoff against Astros left-hander Wade Miley. Fletcher has been very valuable for the Halos for his […]

Anthony Rizzo Injured Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) was removed from the game early in the fifth inning on Saturday with mid-back tightness. Rizzo had a walk in two plate appearances before exiting. Consider him day-to-day for now, but the Cubs would be dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of the postseason if Rizzo were […]

Matt Carpenter Continues To Ride Pine

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Saturday. Tommy Edman is at the hot corner again and is hitting seventh against Rockies starter Chi Chi Gonzalez. Carp has been a disaster this year and is hitting .212/.323/.363 with 11 home runs, 48 runs, […]

David Peralta Placed On Injured List Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with right AC joint inflammation and recalled outfielder Tim Locastro from Triple-A Reno is a corresponding move. Peralta has been very solid again in 2019 with his .275/.343/.461 slash line, 12 home runs, 48 runs and 57 RBI in 99 […]

Jarrad Davis, Frank Ragnow Avoid Season-Ending Injuries

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said that linebacker Jarrad Davis (ankle) and center Frank Ragnow (knee) avoided season-ending injuries after getting hurt in the preseason game on Friday night against the Bills. It's great news, but both players could still be questionable to suit up in the regular season opener against the Cardinals in […]

Jeff McNeil Coming Off Injured List

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is coming off the injured list on Saturday. Outfielder Aaron Altherr is being designated for assignment in a corresponding move. McNeil isn't listed in the starting lineup on Saturday, but we'd expect him to be back in there on Sunday. The 27-year-old has done nothing but hit since […]

Braves Sign Francisco Cervelli

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent catcher Francisco Cervelli to a major league contract on Saturday and optioned catching prospect Alex Jackson to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Jackson has some appeal in the long term for his raw power (25 homers for Gwinnett), but there's a lot of swing and miss in his game. […]

David Johnson Gets More Work Saturday

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson had nine carries for 34 yards and also caught both of his targets for seven yards in the passing game in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. Johnson should be able to bounce back in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense with rookie quarterback Kyler Murray leading the charge. The […]

No Timetable For Cam Newton's Return

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) got treatment for his mid-foot sprain on Saturday, but head coach Ron Rivera thinks Newton will be on the field "pretty soon." The Panthers are hopeful that Newton will be ready for Week 1 against the Rams, where Newton would be a QB1 option. Rivera added that he's "cautiously […]

Trey Mancini Not Playing Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Chris Davis returns to the lineup at first base and will hit eighth against Rays left-hander Jose Alvarado. Davis has been one of the worst players in baseball in 2019, hitting an embarrassing .177/.267/.308 with nine home runs, 32 RBI and 121 […]

Robert Griffin III On Track For Week 1

Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Robert Griffin III (thumb) is on scheduled to be ready for Week 1, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Griffin injured his right thumb early in training camp and hasn't played in any preseason games. As long as Lamar Jackson stays healthy, which is a big if considering his propensity to […]

Tra Carson Ahead Of Dexter Williams

Green Bay Packers running back Tra Carson is ahead of rookie Dexter Williams on the depth chart because of his work in pass protection, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Williams will have a chance to climb the depth chart as the season wears on, but to begin he's behind Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams and […]

Ed Dickson Not Close To Returning

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that tight end Ed Dickson (knee) is "still aways away" from returning. The 32-year-old veteran won't be ready for Week 1 and wouldn't even be a fantasy target if he was. When healthy, Dickson will compete for playing time with Will Dissly and Nick Vannett. Dickson had only […]

Brewers Cut Jhoulys Chacin

The Milwaukee Brewers designated starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin for assignment on Saturday. The Brewers also recalled infielder Cory Spangenberg from Triple-A San Antonio in a corresponding move. Chacin fell flat this year, going 3-10 with a 5.79 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 80 strikeouts in 88 2/3 innings over 19 starts. Spangenberg has been in the […]

Corey Seager Out Against Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Chris Taylor will take over at the 6 and will hit fifth against Yankees left-handed starter CC Sabathia. Taylor recently returned from the injured list and is hitting .271/.343/.476 with nine home runs, 37 runs, 45 RBI and seven stolen bases […]

Gary Sanchez Resting Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday in a National League park. Austin Romine will be behind the dish and will bat eighth against Dodgers opener Tony Gonsolin. Romine has been mediocre this year as a backup, hitting .266/.289/.410 with six home runs and 28 RBI in 173 […]

Nick Senzel Out Of Lineup

Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder Nick Senzel is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Phillip Ervin is in center field and is hitting eighth against Pirates starter Trevor Williams. Senzel has been one of the most impressive rookies this year, hitting .261/.316/.431 with 10 home runs, 50 runs, 38 RBI and 12 stolen bases in […]

Wade LeBlanc Moving To Bullpen

With Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (shoulder) returning to the rotation on Saturday against the Blue Jays, the team is moving pitcher Wade LeBlanc into a long-relief role, according to manager Scott Servais. Seattle's five-man rotation will include Hernandez, rookie Justus Sheffield, Marco Gonzales, Yusei Kikuchi and Tommy Milone. LeBlanc has been bad all […]