Manny Banuelos Feels Great After Bullpen

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Manny Banuelos (shoulder), who is on the injured list with a shoulder strain, felt "great" after throwing long toss and a normal 35-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. If Banuelos doesn't require a rehab start before returning, he could come off the injured list to start against the Twins on Saturday. […]

Ryan Mountcastle Needs More Time

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, needs more time in the minor leagues. The 22-year-old has been tearing it up at Triple-A Norfolk, hitting .323/.351/.530 with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 40 games, and the team will start looking at […]

Josh Donaldson Getting Day Off Wednesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Austin Riley will play the hot corner and hit fifth against Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija. Riley was raking in the minor leagues and hasn't really missed a beat in his first taste of the majors. The 22-year-old is hitting .385/.407/.769 […]

J.D. Martinez Dealing With Sore Back

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is dealing with a sore back on top of his illness this week. There's a chance he might not play on Thursday. Martinez has been out since Sunday, and fantasy owners might have to start preparing for a possible trip to the injured list if his back doesn't […]

Ryan Weber To Start Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Weber will start on Thursday against the Blue Jays on the road. It will come in the place of Hector Velazquez, who was lit up in his last turn in the rotation. Weber, 28, has starting experience but has thrown just eight innings in three relief outings for Boston this […]

Kevan Smith Goes On Concussion Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Kevan Smith (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday and called up catcher Dustin Garneau from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Garneau will serve as the backup to Jonathan Lucroy for the time being. He's hit just .194/.269/.321 with five home runs and 24 RBI […]

Vince Velasquez Expects To Rejoin Rotation

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (forearm) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. He expects to rejoin the starting rotation when he comes off the injured list. "I know there’s a lot of talk, but that’s my spot. I believe that 100 percent," Velasquez said. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.35 […]

X-Rays Negative On Harrison Bader

X-rays on St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader's (elbow) came back negative after he left the game early in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch, according to manager Mike Shildt. It remains to be seen if Bader will be in the lineup for Game 2 Wednesday night. Don't […]

George Springer Still Out Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Springer has been out of the lineup since Sunday, but he should be able to avoid the injured list and should be back in the lineup by this weekend. The 29-year-old has arguably been one of the best hitters in baseball […]

Mets Willing To Use Edwin Diaz For Multiple Innings

The New York Mets are apparently willing to use closer Edwin Diaz for multi-inning saves now after previously being against the notion. Fantasy owners won't complain if Diaz gets more save opportunities because of this, but you have to wonder how it might affect his health and effectiveness as the season progresses. The hard-throwing right-hander […]

Giancarlo Stanton Suffers Another Setback

The New York Yankees returned outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) from his rehab assignment with High-A Tampa with left calf tightness and placed him back on the 10-day injured list. Injuries continue to be a problem for the slugging 29-year-old, and he hasn't played in a major league game since March 31. It's unclear when he'll […]

Michael Conforto Starting Baseball Activities

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (concussion) started baseball activities on Wednesday by swinging a bat "real easy, real laid back," according to manager Mickey Callaway. However, there's still no timetable for his return and he may not come off the seven-day concussion injured list when he's eligible on Friday. Fantasy owners will want Conforto […]

Derrius Guice Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (knee) is expected to be full-go at training camp this summer after missing all of his rookie season after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the preseason. Head coach Jay Gruden said Guice is making good progress. “Derrius is coming along very well. We’re just trying to make sure […]

Wade Davis Placed On Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed closer Wade Davis (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left oblique strain and recalled pitcher Jairo Diaz from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Starter Tyler Anderson (knee) was also moved to the 60-day injured list after having knee surgery. He will miss the rest of the […]

Noah Fant Has Big Opportunity With Joe Flacco

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Noah Fant has a chance to put up numbers right away in 2019 with quarterback Joe Flacco throwing him passes. In every season with Baltimore, Flacco had at least one tight end finish among the top five in catches on the team. In seven of his seasons, a tight end […]

Kyle Lauletta Had Offseason Knee Procedure

New York Giants quarterback Kyle Lauletta (knee) had a "knee cleanup" earlier this offseason. He was at practice on Monday but did very little. Lauletta should return to action soon, however. With Eli Manning, first-round pick Daniel Jones and Alex Tanney listed ahead of him on the depth chart, Lauletta is in danger of being […]

Matt Adams Activated On Wednesday

The Washington Nationals activated first baseman Matt Adams (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Adrian Sanchez to Double-A Harrisburg in a corresponding move. Adams is starting at first base and is hitting fifth on Wednesday against Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. The power-hitting Adams will likely share first base duties […]

Jeff McNeil Out With Hamstring Tightness

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday after he felt some left hamstring tightness on Tuesday. McNeil doesn't think the injury is serious and expects to be back in the lineup on Thursday. J.D. Davis is starting in left field and is hitting second, while Todd Frazier […]

Brent Honeywell To Rest For Another Week

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell (elbow) will rest for another week but could resume throwing next week if all goes well. He has been shut down since mid-April with a nerve issue in his forearm as he recovers from Tommy John surgery in February of 2018. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB […]

Joey Wendle Has Cast Removed

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle (wrist) had his cast removed on Wednesday and is "free to move forward as I can tolerate" in terms of baseball activities. He could start swinging soon and should be able to return to the team sometime in June. It's great news for Wendle, but playing time will be […]

Shohei Ohtani Not Playing Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Ohtani was forced from the game early when he was hit by a pitch on his finger, but he played on Tuesday. He should be fine moving forward. Mike Trout is serving as the designated hitter and will hit second […]

J.D. Martinez Still Absent Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Martinez has been out sick since Sunday, but hopefully he can return to the lineup on Thursday in the matinee game. The slugger is a must-start anytime he's in the starting lineup. Catcher Christian Vazquez is serving as the designated […]

Harrison Bader Injured In Game 1 Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (arm) left the game early in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch. He was hitless in three plate appearances with a strikeout before leaving. Bader is more of a defensive specialist for the Cards and is hitting .253 with four home runs […]

Case Keenum Sees First-Team Reps

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum saw the first snaps with the first team in practice on Monday over rookie Dwayne Haskins. The rookie will start behind the veteran, but we all expect Haskins to move ahead of Keenum by Week 1 of the regular season. Keenum may have the experience, but Haskins is much more […]

Omar Narvaez Leaves Early Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez (knee) left the game early on Wednesday after taking a foul tip off his left knee. Narvaez had a single in his only plate appearances before departing. It'd be a shame if he has to miss time, as he's been one of the better hitting catchers in the majors this […]

Elvis Andrus Will Be Activated Saturday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (hamstring) was 1-for-3 with a home run for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday and will be activated from the injured list on Saturday when he's eligible. Logan Forsythe will return to his utility role when Andrus is back this weekend. The 30-year-old Andrus has been excellent this year, slashing .325/.373/.510 with […]

Jason Verrett Could Start Opposite Richard Sherman

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (Achilles) is "a leading candidate" to start in 2019 opposite Richard Sherman. Verrett missed all of last season and played in just one game for the Chargers in 2017. He's played in 25 games since being taken in the first round in 2014. The 27-year-old has the talent to […]

Chris Harris Jr. Working Towards Short-Term Deal

It sounds as though Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is moving towards a short-term deal and possibly a pay raise in 2019 with a chance to hit the open market in 2020. He's scheduled to make $8.8 million in 2019, but the two sides are still negotiating. Harris is seeking $15 million this year, […]

Juwann Winfree Could Be No. 5 Receiver

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Juwann Winfree could become the team's No. 5 wideout this year behind Emmanuel Sanders, Courtland Sutton, Daesean Hamilton and Tim Patrick. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver will have a better shot if he stands out on special teams. The only chance that Winfree has of being relevant in single-year formats is […]

Rex Burkhead Buried On Depth Chart

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead might only be active in 2019 if the team carries five running backs on the active roster on game days. New England's backfield is crowded with Sony Michel, James White, third-rounder Damien Harris and Brandon Bolden ahead of Burkhead. Injuries will probably thin this group out eventually, but […]