Franklin Barreto Getting His Opportunity

The Oakland Athletics called up infielder Franklin Barreto from the minors in order to give him a real opportunity for regular playing time at second base. The 23-year-old will be the everyday second baseman if he shows that he can produce at the plate. If he struggles, he'll be sent back to the minors. This […]

Curt Casali Leaves With Knee Soreness

Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali (knee) was removed from the game early on Monday with knee soreness. However, he says he had the knee checked out and will play through the injury. The 30-year-old had a solo home run and a strikeout in three plate appearances on Monday night and is batting a very mediocre […]

Mike Montgomery To Enter Royals Rotation

Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery, who was acquired from the Cubs on Monday, will go straight into the rotation and make his team debut on Friday against the Indians on the road. The veteran swingman gains some fantasy steam now that he'll be starting games again, but it won't be much on a weak […]

Max Fried Leaves Game Early With Blister

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) left the game early on Monday against the Brewers with a finger blister. He came out before the blister could get worse, but he'll be evaluated again on Tuesday to see if he can make his next start. Fried had given up three hits and no runs while […]

Willson Contreras Goes On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed catcher Willson Contreras (foot) on the injured list on Monday with a strain of the arch on his right foot. The Cubs traded for catcher Martin Maldonado on Monday as a result, and he will split playing time behind the dish with Victor Caratini for however long Contreras is out. It's […]

Ryan Carpenter To Start Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers will call up starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter to make the start on Tuesday against the Indians. The 28-year-old southpaw is 1-5 for Detroit this year with an unsightly 8.36 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 25 K's in 37 2/3 innings over his eight starts at the big league level. It's likely to just […]

Yankees Interested In Robbie Ray

The New York Yankees are among the teams interested in Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray. The Diamondbacks are still in the National League wild-card race, though, so it's no sure bet they'll be sellers up to the deadline. The left-hander can be volatile because of his 4.5 BB/9 in 111 innings over 20 starts, […]

Ender Inciarte Expected To Return For Next Homestand

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) is expected to be activated from the injured list on the upcoming homestand that begins later this week. Inciarte has been out since May 14 and was hitting an ugly .218/.300/.323 with two homers, nine RBI, 13 runs and three stolen bases in 140 […]

Brian Goodwin Expected To Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Goodwin has been good for the Halos this year, hitting .276/.337/.434 with seven home runs, 39 runs, 25 RBI and three steals in 221 at-bats. However, his playing time will be more […]

Cubs Trade For Martin Maldonado

The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Kansas City Royals on Monday in exchange for pitcher Mike Montgomery. With Willson Contreras going on the injured list for Chicago, the Cubs wanted another backstop. He should share time with Victor Caratini as long as Contreras is on the shelf. Maldonado has struggled in his […]

Matt Carpenter Day-To-Day After Leaving Early Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) left the game early on Monday after fouling a ball off his right foot, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day. Don't be surprised if the 33-year-old sits out a game or two. Carp had a single, run scored and two strikeouts in four plate appearances […]

Carlos Correa Hoping To Return On July 26

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) and the team are hoping he can be activated from the injured list when he's eligible on July 26. He will remain with Triple-A Round Rock for another week. Infielder Aledmys Diaz's rehab assignment could go from four to seven games. Correa is a high-end fantasy shortstop, but injuries […]

New Deal For Julio Jones May Take A While

The Atlanta Falcons No. 1 offseason priority is now to lock up wide receiver Julio Jones to a long-term deal, but that could take a while, according to sources. Jones believes that owner Arthur Blank will get something done and hasn't been threatening a holdout with another year still left on his deal. The 30-year-old […]

Grady Jarrett Reaches Deal With Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday. The contract is expected to be worth $68 million with $38 million guaranteed, according to a source. He was initially set to receive the $15.209 million franchise tag if a deal wasn't worked out by Monday. The team can […]

Alex Smith Making Progress

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (leg) is no longer wearing an external fixator on his surgically repaired right leg. He credited the fixator with allowing him "to heal and walk again." Although Smith is unlikely to play in 2019 or perhaps ever again in the NFL, this is a step in the right direction and […]

Andy Isabella Should Have Role In Rookie Season

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Andy Isabella, a second-round pick this year, looks like he'll get an initial chance in the offense behind veteran Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk, who looked good in his rookie season in 2018. Rookies Keesean Johnson and Hakeem Butler could also be in the mix, but they might have a […]

Phillip Lindsay Says He's 100 Percent Ready

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (wrist) said the training staff will determine the repetitions he gets at training camp, but "in my mind I'm ready. I'm 100 percent," Lindsay said. He should be ready for Week 1, barring a setback this summer. Lindsay was one of the most pleasant surprises in his rookie season […]

Jean Segura Injured Monday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (heel) injured his left heel in the ninth inning on Monday. He doesn't think the injury is serious, but he also received treatment for his foot after the game. Consider him day-to-day for now, but hopefully he won't have to miss more than a game or two. Segura was hitless […]

Chris Taylor Has Fractured Forearm

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a non-displaced fracture of his left forearm after being hit by a pitch on Sunday night. The general timetable for such an injury is four to six weeks. It's a bummer for Taylor and the Dodgers, as he […]

Mets Scouting Deivi Garcia

The New York Mets are sending trusted scouts to watch the Triple-A debut of New York Yankees pitching prospect Deivi Garcia on Monday, according to major league sources. Garcia played in the Futures Game last week and is the youngest player at Triple-A at 20 years old. New York has also had talks with the […]

Tyler Glasnow Shut Down For Two Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) had an MRI exam on Monday and will be shut down from throwing for two more weeks. Kevin Cash said he didn't know whether Glasnow would be able to return this year, which is very bad news for his fantasy owners. It's even more unfortunate since Glasnow […]

Mike Trout Avoiding Injured List For Now

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) will avoid the injured list for now after undergoing an MRI exam as a precaution after leaving the game early on Sunday with tightness in his leg. His MRI showed a small right calf strain, and he remains day-to-day. Trout was not in the starting lineup on Monday […]

Gregory Polanco Has Setback

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) left his rehab game early with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday with more shoulder tightness. He is taking the day off Monday and will be examined by doctors. He had shoulder on his left shoulder last offseason and didn't really look right this year when he was playing, hitting .242/.301/.425 […]

Kyle Tucker Trying To Increase Versatility

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker has started playing some first base at Triple-A Round Rock to increase his versatility and give him more options for playing time at the next level. Tucker has 24 home runs and an OPS above .920 on the farm this year but is being blocked by Michael Brantley in […]

Rays To Take A Look At Nathaniel Lowe At Third Base

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said the team is going to take a look at infielder Nathaniel Lowe at third base. Lowe won the American League Player of the Week honors and is hitting .299/.360/.567 with five home runs, 15 runs and 11 RBI in his first 67 at-bats for Tampa. The left-handed hitter […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Rehab Wednesday Or Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is expected to begin his minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday or Thursday with Triple-A Pawtucket. Eovaldi is getting close to a return after going on the shelf in April with elbow issues. He's had a setback along the way but could become the team's closer later this […]

Cole Hamels Throws From 120 Feet

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) threw from 120 feet on Monday. Hamels will need to throw a bullpen next before going out on a rehab assignment. The veteran left-hander has been out since June 28 but has been fantastic this year with Chicago, posting a 2.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 97 strikeouts in […]

Alex Wood To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is scheduled to make another rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. The plan is for him to throw four innings or 60 to 65 pitches. The left-hander has had multiple setbacks in his recovery and has yet to pitch for Cincy in 2019. He has an 8.10 […]

Ken Giles Throws Monday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (arm) threw on the field on Monday. His session went "well," but he isn't available on Monday night and will need to throw off a mound before he returns to game action. The hard-throwing closer has nerve irritation in his arm from a massage and could be out another […]

Astros, Phillies Looking At Robbie Ray

Sources say that Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray has drawn recent interest from the Astros and the Phillies. Ray is eligible for free agency after the 2020 season and won't be just a second-half rental. The left-hander has a National-League high 56 walks, but he's also striking out 2.5 more batters per nine innings […]