Jharel Cotton Likely To Return To Relief Role

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow) will likely pitch out of the bullpen whenever he returns to the big leagues. Cotton is recovering from Tommy John surgery and currently has a 6.43 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, one walk and eight strikeouts in two starts and one relief outing at High-A […]

Sean Manaea Throws Bullpen Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday and upped the intensity at the end, according to manager Bob Melvin. There remains no timetable for Manaea's return to the rotation after left shoulder surgery, but he could return around the All-Star break. The left-hander went 12-9 with a 3.59 […]

Khris Davis Hitting Soft Toss

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) is hitting soft toss, but it's unknown if he'll be ready to come off the injured list when he's eligible this Saturday. Davis should be ready to return at least by early next week. The All-Star slugger is batting .248/.318/.497 with 12 home runs, 23 runs and 29 […]

Jaguars Working Out Terrelle Pryor

The Jacksonville Jaguars are working out free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor on Wednesday, according to sources. He most recently played for the Bills and Jets last year and combined for just 16 catches, 252 yards and two touchdowns in eight games. It's highly unlikely he'll ever approach the 77 catches, 1,007 yards and four touchdowns […]

Nick Tropeano Sent Down Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels optioned starting pitcher Nick Tropeano to the minors on Wednesday and recalled reliever Jake Jewell in a corresponding move. Tropeano allowed five hits (two home runs) and three earned runs while walking two and striking out four in five innings against the A's in his first start of the season on […]

Curtis Granderson, Neil Walker Sitting Versus Lefty

Miami Marlins outfielder Curtis Granderson and first baseman Neil Walker are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Giants left-handed starter Madison Bumgarner. Austin Dean is leading off and playing left field, while Martin Prado draws in at first base and is hitting sixth against the southpaw. Prado is hitting .455 with an RBI […]

Red Sox Put Mitch Moreland On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Mitch Moreland (back) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a lower back strain. The move is retroactive to May 26. Moreland wasn't hitting for average (.228), but he was helping fantasy owners against right-handed pitching with 13 home runs, 25 runs and 34 RBI in his […]

Shin-Soo Choo Out, Elvis Andrus Playing Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Mariners left-handed starter Wade LeBlanc. Shortstop Elvis Andrus is back at short and is hitting third after leaving the game early on Tuesday night as a precaution. Ronald Guzman will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth, while Logan Forsythe […]

Mike Trout, Albert Pujols Out Against A's

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) and first baseman Albert Pujols are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Trout is battling some soreness in his foot, but hopefully he'll be back in there on Thursday against the Mariners. Brian Goodwin is batting seventh and is in center field, while Cesar Puello draws the […]

Liam Hendriks Opening For A's Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Liam Hendriks will serve as the opener on Wednesday against the Angels. Hendriks has a nice 2-0 record, 1.21 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 33 K's in 29 2/3 innings of relief this year, including one start, but he won't go long in this one and isn't a fantasy option. Daniel Mengden […]

Jay Bruce, Omar Narvaez Sitting Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce and catcher Omar Narvaez are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Daniel Vogelbach is the designated hitter and is batting third, Edwin Encarnacion is hitting cleanup and is at first base and Tom Murphy is doing the catching and batting eighth against Rangers opener Jose Leclerc. Lefty Drew […]

Jameis Winston Talks Up Ronald Jones II

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has liked what he's seen from running back Ronald Jones II so far in organized team activities. "I would say RoJo has been showing out. His confidence, his comfort, RoJo's a smart guy. He's getting comfortable in this offense. No one is breathing down his neck. He's more relaxed […]

Breshad Perriman Out With Shoulder Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (shoulder) has been missing organized team activities due to a shoulder injury from two weeks ago. Perriman, 25, was a first-round bust with the Ravens but resurfaced with Cleveland in 2018 and now has a big opportunity to make some noise in Tampa in an improving offense under […]

NFL Likely To Review Ezekiel Elliott Incident

The NFL is likely to review an incident in which Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had a run-in with a concert security guard in Las Vegas to determine if he violated the terms of his previous suspension, according to two league sources. Elliott was briefly handcuffed earlier this month after bumping a security guard, […]

Wil Myers Hitting Leadoff Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is in left field and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against Yankees left-handed starter James Paxton. Both Greg Garcia and Josh Naylor will sit the bench against the southpaw. Manuel Margot draws into center field and will hit ninth, making him one to fade in DFS. Myers has struggled […]

Franchy Cordero, Dinelson Lamet Starting Rehab Assignments

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (elbow) and starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) will both start rehab assignments this week, with Lamet beginning on Wednesday at High-A Lake Elsinore. Cordero has been out since early April. With San Diego's outfield so crowded, he'd likely just be a bench option for the Friars when he returns. […]

Jordy Mercer Could Return Monday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) is receiving treatment for his injury, but the Tigers think the soreness he's experiencing is from scar tissue breaking up. The team is hopeful he can return from the injured list on Monday. In 63 at-bats for the Tigers before his injury, Mercer had 13 hits (.206) with a […]

Trevor Williams Resumes Throwing

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) is throwing again and has been stretched out to 105 feet and off a slope. Barring setbacks, Williams should be able to return to the Pirates rotation sometime in June. The right-hander was having a fine season before his injury, going 2-1 with a 3.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP […]

Joey Votto Expected To Return Friday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said he wanted to give first baseman Joey Votto (hamstring) an extra two days of rest with the off day on Thursday. He's expected to be back in the lineup on Friday. Votto has been a disappointment for fantasy owners so far this year with a .242/.340/.366 slash line, four […]

Carlos Correa To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Rib

The Houston Astros placed All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa (rib) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a fractured rib that will keep him out for roughly four to six weeks. Infielder/outfielder Myles Straw has been called up from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Correa was having a fine bounce-back season, so […]

Yasiel Puig In Lineup Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig is back in right field and is hitting cleanup on Wednesday against Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault after leaving the game early as a precaution on Tuesday due to cramps. Puig has yet to go on one of his patented hot streaks this year, but he has a nice matchup […]

Adam Frazier Back, Gregory Polanco Out Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (foot) is back in the starting lineup at second base and is hitting leadoff against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, while outfielder Gregory Polanco has the day off. Melky Cabrera is hitting fifth and playing right field. Even in the leadoff spot, Frazier has a limited DFS ceiling with […]

Jose Leclerc To Open, Drew Smyly To Follow Wednesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc will serve as the opener on Wednesday against the Mariners, with Drew Smyly following and pitching the bulk of the innings. The 25-year-old Leclerc was demoted from the closer role after a tough first month of the season and has a 5.48 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 35 strikeouts and 14 […]

J.P. Crawford Expected To Land On Injured List

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (ankle) will undergo X-rays on his ankle and is expected to land on the injured list after turning his ankle on Tuesday night and having to be helped off the field. His fantasy owners are just hoping that Crawford avoided the dreaded high ankle sprain, which usually keeps players out […]

J.P. Crawford Injures Ankle Tuesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (ankle) turned his left ankle when he was caught in a rundown in the eighth inning on Tuesday night and had to be helped off the field. Crawford had two hits (one double), a run scored, RBI and a walk in four plate appearances before his injury. This injury could […]

Byron Buxton Feels Fine

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee), who was removed from the game early on Tuesday after crashing into the outfield wall, said he's fine. Buxton lobbied to stay in the game but was removed as a precaution. With the Twins off on Wednesday, expect Buxton to be back in the lineup on Thursday. His mix […]

Steelers Not Sold On Chris Boswell

The Pittsburgh Steelers are delaying kicker Chris Boswell's $2 million roster bonus, which was due in mid-March, until after the final preseason game. The Steelers would have outright cut Boswell if he didn't agree to it. The 28-year-old had a rough year in 2018, going 13-for-20 (65 percent) on field-goal tries while also missing five […]

Elvis Andrus Leaves Game Tuesday Night

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left the game early on Tuesday after he was hit by a pitch in the lower leg in the fifth inning. It's unclear if this is actually injury-related or if the Rangers were just getting Andrus some extra rest in a blowout. His fantasy owners hope it was the latter, […]

Monte Harrison Lands On Injured List In Minors

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day minor league injured list on Tuesday with a hamstring strain that he initially suffered at Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday. Harrison is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and has hit .288/.386/.472 with seven home runs, 18 RBI and 19 steals in […]

Josh Jacobs Back At Practice

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (hamstring) returned to practice on Tuesday after missing some time at organized team activities last week with a hamstring strain. The first-round pick saw a decent workload at practice on Tuesday. Jacobs has a prime opportunity to carve out a big role in his rookie season in his […]