Jeremy McNichols Might Not Make Roster

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeremy McNichols is a candidate to be left off the final 53-man roster. McNichols was fighting for the No. 3 job with Joe Williams and Raheem Mostert, but that was before the Niners signed Alfred Morris. McNichols can obviously be avoided in all fantasy leagues.

Alfred Morris May Not Have Much Of A Role

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris, who ran 17 times for 84 yards in the preseason game over the weekend with Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida and Joe Williams all out with injuries, may not have much of a role in the backfield. "Honestly, it's too early to say whether Morris will play much of a […]

Adrian Peterson Likely To Have Significant Role

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson looked sharp in preseason action last week and looks like a safe bet to have a big role in the team's backfield. "He looked better than the other Redskins' [first- and second-down] backs, and that's all that matters right now," said ESPN.com's John Keim. Keim thinks it's hard to […]

Packers See Big Things For Jamaal Williams

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has confidence in running back Jamaal Williams as the lead back this year. "He's really poised to have a big year," McCarthy said this week. "Clearly without playing a game yet, I think we'll be talking about him at the end of the season as a second-year player […]

Alshon Jeffery Progressing Well

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is "progressing well" and has been catching "75 balls a day" as part of his rehab. Jeffery remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and remains questionable for Week 1. While it's unlikely he remains on the PUP and misses the first […]

Decision On Carson Wentz Could Come Friday

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he's likely to make a decision on quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) on Friday. The Eagles still do not know if Wentz will be able to start in Week 1, and we probably won't know for sure until this weekend. Wentz has top-five upside at his position, but his […]

Brian Goodwin, Jorge Soler Continue Rehab Assignments

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brian Goodwin (groin) went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a walk for Triple-A Omaha on Monday night, while outfielder Jorge Soler (toe) went 1-for-4 with a walk. Both outfielders are getting close to rejoining the Royals and should see regular playing time when they come off the disabled list. Goodwin had […]

Adam Wainwright Throws Four Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) tossed four scoreless innings for Triple-A Memphis on Monday in what might be his final rehab outing before rejoining the team. He gave up three hits while walking two and striking out four, throwing 38 of his 61 pitches for strikes. The veteran right-hander is expected to […]

Josh Harrison Clears Waivers

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Josh Harrison (hamstring), who is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, has cleared revocable trade waivers. The Pirates are 13.5 games out of the National League Central, but more importantly have fallen to 8.5 games out of the second wild-card spot, so they may be more willing to sell now. Harrison hasn't been […]

Gary Sanchez Homers In Rehab Game

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) went 2-for-4 with a home run for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. It's a good sign and shows that he's close to returning to the big leagues. Expect Sanchez to continue his rehab assignment the rest of the week with an eye toward returning around Sept. 3. The 25-year-old […]

Sean Manaea To Visit With Specialist Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) will visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Tuesday after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. The left-hander was put on the disabled list on Sunday, but we should know more about a timetable for a return after Tuesday. Manaea has been solid for the second-place A's this year, […]

Didi Gregorius Could Return Soon

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) saw a team doctor on Monday, and the doctor said everything is progressing normally. Gregorius said he could return "sooner rather than later." The Yankees expect Gregorius to come off the disabled list for the start of their next road trip on Sept. 3. Fantasy owners can't wait […]

Justin Jackson Expects To Play In Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (hamstring), the seventh-round pick that has missed three preseason games with a hamstring injury, is expected to play in the preseason finale this Thursday against the 49ers. Jackson is Northwestern's career rushing leader, and he has impressed the coaching staff when he's been able to practice. With Melvin […]

Ameer Abdullah To See Significant Snaps In Preseason Finale

Thursday's preseason finale for the Detroit Lions may be running back Ameer Abdullah's final chance to prove he deserves a spot on the final roster. He has played more snaps (44) than any other running back on the team in the preseason except for rookie Kerryon Johnson. He rushed for 30 yards on seven carries […]

Rafael Devers, Steven Wright Beginning Rehab Assignments

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) is expected to rehab with Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday and Thursday, while relief pitcher Steven Wright (knee) will make a start for Pawtucket on Tuesday. Devers could return from the disabled list this weekend and should return to a starting role at the hot corner. He has […]

Buster Posey Has Successful Surgery

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hip) underwent successful surgery on his right hip on Monday to fix a torn labrum and address his hip impingement. Posey will begin his rehab later this week in hopes of being ready for spring training in 2019. The veteran backstop has been one of the top fantasy catchers […]

Aaron Judge Works Out Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) did some "baseball-type activities" in right field on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. "I'm not sure all that they did today, but I think just as we slowly start to introduce some things, slowly see what things he can tolerate," Boone said. "Feels like hopefully he's improving […]

Will Fuller Expected To Be Ready For Opener

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) is expected to return for the regular season opener against the Patriots, although he didn't practice Monday and sat out the preseason game against the Rams over the weekend. Head coach Bill O'Brien said that Fuller is day-to-day. Fuller is the definition of boom or bust. He had […]

Ramon Foster Hopeful To Be Ready For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster (knee) is back on the practice field and is hoping to be ready for Week 1 against the Browns. Foster, 32 and in the last year of his contract, was carted off the practice field on July 28 during a team drill and was diagnosed with a right knee […]

Francisco Mejia Expected To Come Up In September

San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia, who is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the team's system, is expected to be promoted from the minors when rosters expand in September. He has been playing solely as a catcher after being acquired from the Indians last month, but he's expected to see time at the […]

Padres To Call Up Luis Urias Tuesday

The San Diego Padres will recall second base prospect Luis Urias from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. The team's No. 4 prospect hit .429/.490/.670 over his final 23 games in the minors and will make his big league debut on Tuesday. He's expected to play every day to close out the year and is also […]

Roquan Smith Missing Valuable Time

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) has missed most of the last three practices with hamstring tightness and wasn't able to play in the team's preseason game over the weekend after reporting to training camp late due to a holdout. He's only practiced fully three times since his holdout ended on Aug. 13. Smith […]

Phillip Dorsett Set For Big Role

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett has outlasted the likes of Malcolm Mitchell, Kenny Britt, Eric Decker and Jordan Matthews and is expected to start in Week 1. Dorsett is earning quarterback Tom Brady's trust after four catches in the third preseason game. The biggest beneficiary in the passing game of Julian Edelman's four-game […]

Brandon Nimmo Expected To Return Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) returned to the taxi squad on Monday and is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Nimmo was heating up in August before his injury, batting .340/.431/.680 with two home runs and eight RBI in 15 games. He's been one of the more consistent Mets […]

Marco Gonzales Placed On DL

The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (neck) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday with a cervical neck strain. The move is retroactive to Aug. 24. In a corresponding move, outfielder Guillermo Heredia was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma. Gonzales has had a rough go of it in August, going 0-4 with a 10.35 […]

Tre'Quan Smith Making A Push

With New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith a work in progress after missing a couple weeks with an unspecified injury in training camp, rookie Tre'Quan Smith is rising up the depth chart. Meredith has no catches in 48 preseason snaps, including a dropped pass that turned into an interception. He played mostly with the […]

Nate Jones Throws Off Mound Sunday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) threw off a mound on Sunday for the first time since his rehab stretch started. He said he felt good on Monday after throwing 20 fastballs and changeups. Jones still plans on returning this season. If Jones does make it back this year, he could be the […]

Jeff McNeil To Return Tuesday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (quadriceps) is "significantly better" and will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. McNeil has been playing regularly for a Mets team well out of contention, and he has held his own with a .356/.389/.489 slash line, one homer, eight RBI and three steals […]

Marcus Stroman Played Catch Last Week

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) played catch late last week and will continue his throwing program through this week. Stroman allowed five earned runs on six hits in just four innings in a loss to the Yankees on Aug. 17 before landing on the disabled list. The right-hander could be back soon […]

Shaq Mason Agrees To Five-Year Extension

New England Patriots offensive guard Shaq Mason agreed to a five-year, $50 million contract extension on Monday that includes $23.5 million guaranteed, according to a source informed of the transaction. He will earn close to $30 million over the first three years of the deal. Mason is regarded as one of the best run-blocking guards […]