C.J. Beathard Questionable To Face Raiders

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist) was limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday night against the Raiders. The Athletic's Matt Barrows expects Beathard to suit up, but he'll be a game-time decision. Beathard would merely be a low-end QB2 play if he starts, even in a fantastic […]

Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert, Pierre Garcon Questionable

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) are all questionable for Thursday night against the Raiders. All three should play, but they are all very shaky fantasy options. Breida had 16 carries in Week 8 but continues to play at far less than […]

Brett Gardner Re-Signs With Yankees

After declining New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner's $12.5 million option for the 2019 season, the team signed him to a one-year, $7.5 million deal on Wednesday. Gardner struggled by hitting .236/.322/.368 with 12 home runs, 45 RBI and 16 stolen bases in 530 at-bats in a crowded Yankees outfield in 2018. He still has […]

Sony Michel Starts Off Week Limited

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. While Michel could end up sitting out for a second straight game after spraining his MCL in Week 7, it at least puts him on track to be able to return on Sunday night against the Packers. If he does […]

Julian Edelman Misses Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (ankle, illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Edelman doesn't seem to be in any danger of missing the potential Week 9 shootout on Sunday night against the Packers, so he's likely being rested early in the week. The 32-year-old was one of quarterback Tom Brady's favorite targets Monday […]

Stefon Diggs Has Rib Injury

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (rib) did not practice on Wednesday because of a rib injury. It's unclear if this injury is serious enough to keep him out in Week 9 against the Lions, so we'll have to closely monitor his practice status for the rest of the week. Losing […]

Theo Riddick Returns To Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Riddick hasn't played since Oct. 7 and has become a distant memory for most fantasy owners with the emergence of rookie Kerryon Johnson in Detroit's backfield. Riddick has eight carries on the year and 23 catches for 138 yards and no […]

Cubs Pick Up Jose Quintana's Option

The Chicago Cubs picked up starting pitcher Jose Quintana's $10.5 million option for the 2019 season on Wednesday. In his first full season in Chicago, Quintana was the definition of up and down, going 13-11 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8.2 K/9 over 32 starts (174 1/3 innings). Walks (3.5 per nine innings) […]

Mike Evans, Jason Pierre-Paul Miss Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (foot, ribs) both missed practice on Wednesday. Evans went down late in the Week 8 game against the Bengals, so we'll need to keep a close eye on his status in the coming days. He blew up for close to 200 yards […]

Kenny Stills Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (groin) did not practice on Wednesday despite being seen wearing a full uniform on the field. Stills missed Week 8 and could struggle to play in Week 9 against the Jets. Even if Stills does return this weekend, he's a borderline WR4/5 who hasn't really […]

Melvin Gordon Will Be Limited Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said running back Melvin Gordon (hamstring) will be limited in practice on Wednesday. A limited practice is still a good sign that Gordon will return in Week 9 against the Seahawks after sitting out in Week 7 in London before the team's Week 8 bye. If Gordon is […]

Leonys Martin Avoids Arbitration

The Cleveland Indians agreed to a non-guaranteed one-year, $3 million deal with outfielder Leonys Martin on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, according to a source. Martin was sidelined for the final seven weeks of the season with the Tribe due to a scary bacterial infection that was life-threatening. Before that, though, he was solid, hitting .255/.323/.425 […]

Jung Ho Kang Becomes Free Agent

The Pittsburgh Pirates declined to pick up infielder Jung Ho Kang's $5.5 million option for the 2019 season, making him a free agent. Kang has hurt himself with multiple DUIs in his native South Korea, but he should still find a taker this offseason after hitting .274/.355/.482 with 36 home runs and 120 RBI in […]

Pirates Decline Josh Harrison's Option

The Pittsburgh Pirates declined second baseman Josh Harrison's $10.5 million option for the 2019 season, instead paying him a $1 million buyout and making him a free agent. After being an All-Star in 2017, Harrison disappointed in 2018, hitting .250/.293/.363 with only eight home runs, 37 RBI and three stolen bases in 97 games. Injuries […]

Quincy Enunwa Still Out Of Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday. Enunwa has been battling a high ankle sprain and hasn't played since Oct. 14, but he could be close to returning. When he does, he should return to being rookie quarterback Sam Darnold's favorite target, although it hasn't amounted to much in fantasy […]

Royals Rework Wily Peralta's 2019 Deal

The Kansas City Royals reworked their deal with closer Wily Peralta to guarantee his 2019 salary at $3.25 million and tack on a mutual option at $7 million for 2020, according to a source. His 2019 base salary will now be $2.25 million, with the other $1 million guaranteed in a buyout for the option. […]

Brewers Pick Up Jeremy Jeffress' Option

The Milwaukee Brewers picked up relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress' $3.175 million option for the 2019 season, according to a source. Jeffress was an All-Star in 2018, going 8-1 with a 1.29 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 and 15 saves as a huge piece of a dominating Brewers bullpen this year. It was a huge turnaround […]

Tyreek Hill Expected To Practice In Full

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid expects wide receiver Tyreek Hill (groin) to practice in full on Wednesday. Hill had a down game by his standards in the Week 8 win over the Broncos, catching three of four targets for 70 yards. It looks like he'll be able to play in Week 9 against […]

Ryan Tannehill Ruled Out For Week 9

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Jets, meaning Brock Osweiler will receive another start. Tannehill has resumed throwing, but there remains no timetable for his return. He wasn't all that effective before his injury either, so he belongs on the waiver wire in single-QB leagues. Osweiler […]

Dalvin Cook Practicing Again Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is practicing on Wednesday. Cook has been a big early-round fantasy bust so far, playing in just parts of three games this year. He hasn't suited up since Sept. 27 and could be held out through the team's Week 10 bye. Cook would be a shaky RB3/flex if […]

Stefon Diggs, Roc Thomas Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (undisclosed) and rookie running back Roc Thomas both missed practice on Wednesday. Diggs' status is worth watching after he suffered an undisclosed injury late in the Sunday night game. Despite the injury, it was a bounce-back game for Diggs, but losing him for any stretch of time could be […]

Brewers Decline Jordan Lyles' Option

The Milwaukee Brewers declined to pick up relief pitcher Jordan Lyles' $3.5 million option for the 2019 season on Wednesday, according to sources. Lyles will now be a free agent after spending most of his time last year with the Padres. The right-hander went 3-4 with a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 8.6 K/9 in […]

Royce Freeman Not Practicing

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) is not practicing on Wednesday. Freeman suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 7 on Thursday night and predictably sat out in Week 8. It'll probably be tough for him to make it back this Sunday against the Texans, but there's still a chance he plays. At […]

Rashard Higgins Remains Out Of Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (knee) remains out of practice on Wednesday. Higgins has been out since spraining his MCL in Week 5, but he could be getting close to a return and could eventually become the No. 2 receiver behind Jarvis Landry with rookies Antonio Callaway and Damion Ratley being far too inconsistent. […]

Brandon Kintzler Exercising His Player Option

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler will exercise his $5 million player option for the 2019 season after the team declined their $10 million option on him for next year, according to a source. Kintzler had a rough 4.60 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 6.0 K/9 over 70 relief outings between the Nationals and the Cubs […]

Athletics Want To Keep Jed Lowrie

The Oakland Athletics want to re-sign impending free-agent second baseman Jed Lowrie and are expected to make him an offer, according to sources. The 35-year-old was an All-Star and hit a career-high 23 home runs last season. He has averaged 155 games and an .804 OPS the last two years. If the A's do indeed […]

Robby Anderson Missing Practice Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (ankle) was not at practice on Wednesday. Anderson sat out in Week 8 and appears to be on track to miss another game. Even if Anderson does play in Week 9 against the Dolphins, he won't be a very attractive fantasy option with Quincy Enunwa (ankle) potentially returning. […]

Marcus Davenport To Miss A Month

New Orleans Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport (toe) is expected to miss around a month with a toe injury, according to a source. He is in a walking boot right now. The team's first-round pick had been excelling of late, too, so it's a blow to an improving Saints defense. Davenport has 11 tackles, […]

No Practice For Chris Thompson

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) is not practicing on Wednesday after injuring his ribs again in Week 8. Thompson saw just five touches (three carries, two catches) in his return to action against the Giants. He's clearly hurting and isn't a lock to play this Sunday against the Falcons. It'd be a shame, […]

Trevor Rosenthal Signs With Nationals

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal is signing with the Washington Nationals. Rosenthal sat out all of 2018 after recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he'll now help anchor a bullpen that will have Sean Doolittle closing again in 2019. Rosenthal has plenty of experience (121 career saves), but he'll likely be in a setup role, […]