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 […]

Darren Waller Standing Out At OTAs

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller has shown some playmaking ability at organized team activities while receiving plenty of first-team work with the offense. "So now that he has that position, it’s your position, you are the ‘Y’ in certain personnel groupings. We’re going to put you out there on the field and you’re going […]

Todd Gurley Limited At OTAs

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) has a specific and individualized offseason plan, and it doesn't include him taking part in team drills at organized team activities. Gurley wasn't present for any portion of Tuesday's session, and he was also absent on Monday. Head coach Sean McVay said Gurley has been working with […]

Jarred Kelenic Promoted To High-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was promoted to High-A Modesto in the California League on Tuesday, according to a source. The 19-year-old is in his first full professional season after being the sixth overall pick in last year's draft. He was traded from the Mets in the deal that included closer Edwin Diaz and second […]

Ben Zobrist Might Not Return This Year

The Chicago Cubs are being forced to consider the possibility that infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist will miss the rest of the season while away from the team due to personal matters that have involved divorce filings by him and his wife. Zobrist has now been away from the Cubs for three full weeks. Kyle Schwarber's two-week […]

Astros Receive Encouraging News On Jose Altuve

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said the team received "encouraging" news on second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) after it was announced that he had a setback on his rehab assignment. Altuve will need some time to "strengthen his lower half," Hinch said. Altuve won't be able to return from the injured list later this […]

Yadier Molina May Need A Break Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (hand) could get the day off on Wednesday to give his hand some rest. He felt like he couldn't drive the ball at the plate lately, according to manager Mike Shildt. The veteran catcher was pinch hit for late in the game on Tuesday as a result. Molina was […]

Glenn Sparkman To Start Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman will make the start on Wednesday against the White Sox. The 27-year-old right-hander has been solid for KC in his nine outings (one start) on the year, going 1-1 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings. He won't strike out a ton, but […]

Josh Harrison Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. There is no timetable for his return, although he could easily miss more than a month with this ailment. It's Harrison's second injured list stint in what has been a disaster of a first […]

Yasiel Puig Leaves With Cramp Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was removed as a precaution on Tuesday with a cramp, is expected to be available to play on Wednesday. Puig had a single and a run scored in three plate appearances before leaving the contest and is slashing .220/.260/.398 with 10 home runs, 22 […]