Jason Pierre-Paul Won't Undergo Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) won't undergo surgery on a fractured vertebrae in his neck after receiving several opinions, according to sources. Head coach Bruce Arians said the hope is that Pierre-Paul can play at some point this year, but the best-case-scenario seems to be a five- to six-month recovery period. Doctors […]

Lee Smith To Visit With Bills

Free-agent tight end Lee Smith plans to visit with the Buffalo Bills, according to a source. The 31-year-old was released by the Raiders after spending four years with them. He played in Buffalo from 2011-14 and has caught only 56 passes for 392 yards and seven touchdowns in his eight seasons in the NFL. Smith […]

Ronald Acuna Hitting Leadoff Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is hitting leadoff on Friday night against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. It might be a move that sticks going forward as the Braves look to get more production out of their entire lineup. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is also hitting second. Acuna excelled in the leadoff role in his rookie […]

Daniel Mengden To Start Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden will be called up in order to start on Sunday against the Indians. The 26-year-old right-hander is likely just making a spot start here, so he's unlikely to have fantasy value beyond this weekend. He was 7-6 with a 4.05 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and weak 5.6 K/9 in 22 […]

Corey Dickerson Feeling Good

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) said he started playing catch on Wednesday and that his shoulder "feels good right now." Dickerson was likely dropped in most mixed leagues after hitting .154 in his first 13 at-bats of the season before landing on the injured list. There remains no timetable for his return, so he's […]

David Robertson Plays Catch Friday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) played catch on Friday for the first time since going on the injured list April 15 with a strained flexor in his right elbow/forearm. He tossed lightly from 30 feet. "It wasn't bad, but not as good as I hoped," Robertson said. "I hoped it would be 100 […]

James Paxton Playing Catch Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) is testing out his knee by playing catch on Friday and isn't experiencing any soreness in it. It's not a serious injury, and the 30-year-old should only have to miss one or two starts. That's welcome news for his fantasy owners, as Paxton has been sharp with […]

White Sox Acquire Paulo Orlando

The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Paulo Orlando from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, and he has been assigned to Triple-A Charlotte. It's likely the Dodgers received cash considerations in return. The 33-year-old is a .263/.289/.384 hitter in 918 plate appearances in the big leagues and is strictly outfield depth for the Pale Hose. […]

Eloy Jimenez Runs The Bases Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) ran the bases on Friday and manager Rick Renteria expects Jimenez to do it again either Saturday or Sunday. He'll likely be ready for a rehab assignment after that. Barring any setbacks, there's a good chance we'll see Jimenez back with the White Sox late next week or […]

Mike Zunino Could Miss 4-5 Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (quadriceps) could be out for four to five weeks, according to manager Kevin Cash. With Michael Perez also out two to three weeks, the Rays acquired backstop Travis D'Arnaud from the Dodgers on Friday to give them more depth alongside rookies Nick Ciuffo and Anthony Bemboom. d'Arnaud has the […]

Steven Matz Managing Forearm Pain

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (shoulder) said he's been dealing with radial nerve discomfort in his left forearm throughout his career. However, he's managed it before this and is hoping to do the same moving forward. The pitch that usually triggers the pain is his curveball, and he's usually thrown less curves between […]

Brock Holt Could Start Rehab Assignment Sunday

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (shoulder) could start his minor league rehab assignment on Sunday. The good news is that Holt could return to Boston at some point next week. The bad news is that he had just one hit in 16 at-bats before his injury and might be behind Michael Chavis, Eduardo Nunez […]

David Price Playing Catch Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) will play catch on Friday, and the team will then decide if he's ready to throw off a mound. Price's injury might only cause him to miss one or two starts, so he needs to remain owned in all fantasy leagues. The veteran left-hander is 1-2 with […]

Dylan Moore Placed On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed infielder Dylan Moore (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right wrist contusion. Shortstop J.P. Crawford and second baseman Shed Long were called up from Triple-A Tacoma in corresponding moves. Moore was serving as a utility infielder and wasn't hitting much, so he wasn't relevant in fantasy to […]

Ryan McMahon Out Against Lefty

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon is not in the starting lineup on Friday against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Garrett Hampson is receiving the start at the keystone and is hitting seventh. It's been a tough start for the 24-year-old, as he hasn't seen much playing time and is slashing .186/.211/.267 with a […]

Gregory Polanco Getting A Breather

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is taking the day off on Friday. Melky Cabrera is in right field and batting third, while Bryan Reynolds gets the start in left field and is hitting fifth against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright. Neither Cabrera nor Reynolds have been racking up the counting stats, but both players have […]

Christin Stewart Back In Lineup, Niko Goodrum Leading Off

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Friday, playing left field and hitting second against Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi. Niko Goodrum is hitting leadoff, while slumping third baseman Jeimer Candelario is dropped to the No. 6 spot. Stewart is hitting just .218 this year in his 55 at-bats […]

Dee Gordon Out Friday, J.P. Crawford At Shortstop

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Friday after being hit by a pitch on Thursday night. Tim Beckham shifts to the keystone, while J.P. Crawford is at shortstop and is hitting seventh against Red Sox left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Gordon is undergoing a CT scan on Friday, […]

J.D. Davis Hitting Second Against Marlins

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis is starting at third base and batting second on Friday against Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. Shortstop Amed Rosario drops down to the No. 8 spot, leaving him as one to fade in DFS. Davis is hitting .269/.360/.436 with three home runs and eight RBI in 78 at-bats […]

Clay Buchholz Hoping To Miss One Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (lat) is hoping to miss just one start after being diagnosed with a lat strain. Buchholz was scratched from his scheduled start Friday night against the White Sox, but he might not need a trip to the injured list. It's good news, but his fantasy owners should really […]

Matt Duffy Does Some Running Friday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) is running the bases on Friday and could re-start his rehab assignment this weekend. Duffy has been out all year but is getting closer to a return. The 28-year-old hit .294/.361/.366 with four home runs, 44 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 132 games for the Rays […]

Mark Walton Trying Out For Dolphins

Free-agent running back Mark Walton is trying out with the Miami Dolphins during their rookie minicamp. The four-round pick of the Bengals in 2018 was cut this offseason due to off-field issues. The 22-year-old had 14 carries for 34 yards (2.4 average) and no touchdowns in his rookie season. He'd be nothing more than depth […]

Vikings Break Off Contract Talks With Kyle Rudolph

The Minnesota Vikings broke off contract talks with tight end Kyle Rudolph on Friday morning, according to sources. Rudolph is due $7.5 million and could be a trade candidate after the Vikes selected Irv Smith in last month's draft. The 29-year-old Rudolph would still have a role in Minnesota if he stayed in 2019, but […]

Patriots Agree With Dontrelle Inman

The New England Patriots agreed on an undisclosed deal with free-agent wide receiver Dontrelle Inman on Friday, according to a source. Inman had 28 catches for 304 yards and three touchdowns in nine games with the Colts in 2018 and adds more depth to the receiver-needy Pats this year. With Julian Edelman and rookie N'Keal […]

Yolmer Sanchez Gets A Day Off Friday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Leury Garcia will play second base and hit leadoff against Blue Jays starting pitcher Daniel Hudson as the opener. Garcia missed two games this week with an injury but is back in the fold and is hitting a fine .295/.341/.380 […]

Tommy La Stella Leading Off, Albert Pujols Sitting

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella is playing second and batting leadoff on Friday against Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily. La Stella clobbered two homers and now has nine on the season to go along with 19 runs and 23 RBI. He'll certainly be worth a look in the leadoff spot against a weak […]

Dontrelle Inman Visiting Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Dontrelle Inman is visiting the New England Patriots on Friday, according to a source. In four starts for the Colts in 2018, Inman had 28 catches for 304 yards and three touchdowns. In 12 games in 2017 with the Bears and Chargers, he had only 25 receptions and one touchdown. His best […]

Danny Jansen Starting Slow On Offense

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, who has a rigorous pre-game routine as a catcher, is hitting just .183/.261/.232 in 93 plate appearances over 27 games to begin the year. While the 24-year-old hasn't lived up to expectations with the bat, his strides as a defender behind the plate have taken precedence over everything else. […]

Chase Anderson Throwing Bullpen Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson (finger), who has been sidelined with a blister/callus issue, is throwing a bullpen on Friday. If he comes out of it fine, a rehab assignment could be next up. Anderson has made seven appearances this year (two starts) and has posted a nice 3.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 22 […]

J.D. Martinez's Power Is Lacking

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is slashing a healthy .309/.384/.475 this year, but he hasn't been quite as good of a hitter as in years past. Only Jose Ramirez and Matt Carpenter have declined more than Martinez in OPS compared to 2018. Martinez is down .173 points from his 1.031 OPS last season, which […]