Kevin Johnson Placed On IR

The Houston Texans placed cornerback Kevin Johnson (concussion) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Johnson will be eligible to return but must sit out at least eight weeks. Johnson's absence will make the team's secondary much weaker, but their strong defensive front could make up for it. The Texans defense/special teams is definitely worth starting in […]

Eagles Work Out Paxton Lynch, Among Others

The Philadelphia Eagles worked out free-agent quarterback Paxton Lynch, running backs Fitzgerald Toussaint and Martez Carter and wide receivers Kamar Aiken, Breshad Perriman and Shane Wynn on Tuesday. With quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) still ailing, the Eagles are looking for some depth in those areas. None of these players […]

Brian Hill Promoted To Active Roster

The Atlanta Falcons promoted running back Brian Hill off the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. The team also signed wide receiver Julian Williams to the practice squad and waived defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner. Hill ran for 87 yards on 11 carries (5.1 yards per carry) in the preseason, but he'll just provide […]

Jedd Gyorko Expected To Return Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko (groin) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Thursday, provided he suffers no setbacks before then. Gyorko might be more of a utility player down the stretch for the Cardinals, which will limit his fantasy value to mostly NL-only leagues. The 29-year-old is hitting .267/.348/.436 […]

Mike Montgomery To Start Thursday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery is in line to start against the Nationals on Thursday in a makeup game. Montgomery has certainly been an asset for the Cubs in the absence of Yu Darvish this year, and he has helped fantasy owners as a streamer for most of the year. The left-hander has a 3.85 […]

Dan Straily May Not Pitch Again This Year

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (oblique) felt some pain while playing catch on Tuesday, and manager Don Mattingly said that it's possible that Straily might not pitch again this year. We'd bet on Straily not seeing the mound again after injuring his oblique last Friday. Oblique injuries often require lengthy absences for pitchers, and […]

Marcus Stroman Unlikely To Return This Year

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) will "probably not" pitch again this season, according to manager John Gibbons. Stroman will rejoin the team in New York. Stroman made his last start on Sept. 3 against the Rays and lasted just 1 2/3 innings while allowing four earned runs. His season has been up […]

Brandon Morrow To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Morrow has been out since before the All-Star break but is trying to return before the end of the regular season. There's no guarantee he will, and he surely won't be thrust right back into the closer's role even if he does. […]

Adam Wainwright To Start Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright will make another start against the Dodgers on Sunday night. Wainwright returned on Monday for the first time since May 13 and allowed seven hits (two homers) and four earned runs in five innings in a no-decision against the Pirates. The veteran right-hander has a 4.70 ERA on […]

Kevin Kiermaier Dealing With General Illness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (illness) is still sick and isn't playing on Tuesday while dealing with "general illness," according to manager Kevin Cash. Cash also said Kiermaier is dealing with "a head cold, stomach doesn't feel too good, pretty ache-y." It's a shame, because Kiermaier had been swinging a hot bat this month. […]

Sean Manaea Expected To Miss 2019 Season

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) is expected to miss all of the 2019 season, according to manager Bob Melvin. This is big news and a surprise after it was initially reported that Manaea would only be having arthroscopic surgery. The left-hander had his best season in 2018 before the injury, going 12-9 with […]

Patriots To Sign Kenjon Barner

The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent running back Kenjon Barner on Tuesday, according to a league source. Barner had just 16 carries for 57 yards and one touchdown in 13 games for the Eagles in 2017. He'll strictly be providing running back depth and isn't worth considering in fantasy leagues.

Brad Peacock Away From Team With Illness

Houston Astros relief pitcher Brad Peacock (illness) has been diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease, and manager A.J. Hinch said the reliever is away from the team. The right-hander has been great this year with a 2.98 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 90 strikeouts in 60 1/3 innings. He has been useful for his ratios […]

Trevor Davis Put On Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Trevor Davis (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and claimed cornerback Deante Burton off waivers from the Falcons in a corresponding move. The team also signed cornerback Will Redmond to the practice squad and released safety Marwin Evans. Davis didn't play any offensive snaps in Week 1 on […]

Jon Gruden Believes In Derek Carr

Despite a frustrating performance in the Week 1 loss to the Rams on Monday night, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has confidence in quarterback Derek Carr. "I thought he was on his way in the first half. He was 20 of 24, there was some good things. I heard a skunk got loose in […]

Matt Barnes Throws On Flat Ground

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (hip) threw off flat ground on Tuesday. Barnes is getting closer to a return to the team's bullpen to close out the season. The right-hander sports a 3.39 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and outstanding 14.2 K/9 in 58 outings. Barnes isn't a candidate for saves, but his impressive strikeout […]

Redskins Put Cam Sims On IR

The Washington Redskins placed rookie wide receiver Cam Sims (ankle) on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sims, who was serving on special teams, will need surgery to fix his high ankle sprain. Sims wasn't even close to being on the fantasy radar and had no real role in the offense.

Spencer Turnbull Will See Starts Down The Stretch

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull will see a start or two down the stretch, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Turnbull was just called up on Tuesday and went 5-8 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 133 strikeouts in 119 1/3 innings over 23 starts for four different minor league levels this year. The […]

Jacob deGrom To Make Four More Starts

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will have four more starts, including Tuesday night, before the end of the season. The Cy Young contender lost a potential start due to inclement weather last weekend. He's a must-start for fantasy owners anytime he toes the rubber.

Matt Duffy Available Off The Bench

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (back) is feeling better after an MRI exam didn't show anything concerning, and he is available off the bench on Tuesday based on his pain tolerance. Duffy doesn't have a timetable for a return but is eyeing a potential return to the lineup on Friday. He has hit a […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Successful Bullpen

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session and faced a simulated hitter at the end on Tuesday and called it "another positive step forward." McCullers is nearing a return and could make a couple of starts before the end of the season. Injuries continue to hurt his overall value, […]

J'Marcus Webb Placed On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and elevated cornerback Lenzy Pipkins from the practice squad to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. The team also signed cornerback Tarvarus McFadden to the practice squad. Webb started at right tackle in Week 1 against the Bengals. With left […]

Deion Jones Placed On IR

The Atlanta Falcons placed linebacker Deion Jones (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Jones was a top-10 IDP linebacker, so this is obviously a big blow for the Falcons defense as a whole, especially after they also lost star safety Keanu Neal (knee) for the entire season. Atlanta's defense/special teams was a sleeper unit for […]

Josh Donaldson Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday

The Cleveland Indians activated third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) from the disabled list on Tuesday, and he's starting at third base and batting fifth against Rays starter Tyler Glasnow in his team debut. Donaldson has been out since late May and has just five homers and 16 RBI on the season. However, he can provide […]

Sean Manaea To Have Shoulder Surgery

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Sept. 19, and the procedure will be performed by Dr. Neil ElAttrache in Los Angeles. He wasn't expected to pitch the rest of the year, but this news confirms that. The left-hander was 12-9 with a complete-game no-hitter, a […]

Russell Martin Goes On Paternity Leave

The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Russell Martin on paternity leave on Tuesday. Martin can be away from the team for a few days. He's hit an embarrassing .194/.338/.325 with 10 homers and 25 RBI on the season. Danny Jensen, Reese McGuire and Luke Maile can split time behind the dish in the absence of […]

Nothing Has Changed With Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he has not been in contact with running back Le'Veon Bell. "Nothing has changed regarding us," Tomlin said. "We're preparing to play this week with the guys that are here and working , James (Conner) being central to that. I will not withhold information from you guys. If […]

Joe Ross Slated For Thursday Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross is lined up to start against the Cubs on Thursday if everything goes to plan. Ross will be used primarily as a starter to close out the season, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ross made his season debut last Friday in an inning of work, but the game was […]

Marco Gonzales Comes Off DL, Starting Tuesday

The Seattle Mariners activated starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (neck) from the disabled list in order to have him start on Tuesday against the Padres. Pitchers Matt Festa and Nick Rumbelow were also recalled from Double-A Arkansas. Gonzales really struggled in four August starts before landing on the DL, but this matchup against the last-place Padres […]

Nate Jones Activated From DL

The Chicago White Sox activated relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. Jones has been out since June 12 and had a 2.55 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 and four saves in 27 outings before his injury. He could return to high-leverage situations down the stretch, but Jace Fry is […]