Brandon Morrow Won't Immediately Return To Closer Role

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps), who is hoping to throw off a mound soon, won't be immediately inserted back into the closer's role when he comes off the disabled list, according to manager Joe Maddon. Because the minor league seasons are ending soon, Morrow also won't be able to go on a rehab assignment. […]

Kris Bryant Has Hit In Rehab Game

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in a rehab game with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Bryant is finally nearing a return to the team and could come off the disabled list when rosters expand this weekend. While he's been a disappointment to fantasy owners with […]

Tim Anderson Day-To-Day

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) left the game early on Tuesday with a bruised left ankle and is being listed as day-to-day. Anderson was hitless in four plate appearances with two strikeouts in the game before departing. He could miss a game or two but doesn't appear to be in danger of landing […]

Marco Gonzales Hopes To Throw In A Few Days

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (neck), who was placed on the disabled list with a cervical neck strain on Monday, hopes to resume throwing in a few days. The left-hander said he isn't in any pain, but that it's been tough to sleep. He's hoping he has to miss minimal time on the DL. […]

Michael Wacha Leaves Rehab Start Early

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) left his rehab start early on Tuesday with Double-A Springfield due to fatigue. He will be re-evaluated on Wednesday after allowing five runs in just 2 1/3 innings pitched (52 pitches). While it could be a plus that Wacha didn't exactly suffer a setback with his oblique […]

Padres Shut Chris Paddack Down

The San Diego Padres have decided to shut down pitching prospect Chris Paddack for the year in his first season back from Tommy John surgery. The team's No. 5 prospect struck out 120 batters in 90 innings between Single-A and Double-A, and he also held left-handed hitters to a .148/.193/.227 line. Paddack will likely start […]

Not Much Trade Interest In Andrew McCutchen

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen, who has passed through revocable trade waivers, hasn't generated much trade interest as the deadline approaches. One American League team had some interest early, but it has been quiet in recent days. McCutchen is hitting just .254 and has 15 home runs, 54 RBI and 13 steals in 128 […]

Marcell Ozuna On Track To Return Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (shoulder) has resumed swinging and is on track to come off the disabled list when he's eligible on Saturday. He received a cortisone injection in his shoulder last week and will resume throwing later this week. "He feels good," general manager Michael Girsch said. "He feels like he's getting […]

Adam Wainwright To Make Another Rehab Start Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) will make another start for Triple-A Memphis on Saturday and will be pushed to around 75 pitches in the outing. Wainwright recently tossed four scoreless innings with Memphis on Monday, running his scoreless innings streak to 12 over five outings with three minor league affiliates. The Cardinals […]

Kolten Wong Not Expected To Be Out Long

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) is dealing with a "relatively mild strain" of his left hamstring, according to general manager Michael Girsch. The Cardinals don't expect Wong to need much more than the next week to heal and are optimistic that he can return to the field on or around Sept. 5, […]

Roquan Smith Expected To Play In Week 1

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is optimistic that rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) will be able to play in Week 1 on Sept. 9 against the Packers. The Bears will play it cautious and are likely to keep Smith out of the preseason finale this Thursday, which means he will have missed all five […]

Steven Wright Makes Scoreless Rehab Appearance

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Steven Wright (knee) threw two scoreless, hitless innings with Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday with one walk and one strikeout. It was his first game action since he went on the disabled list with knee inflammation on June 23. Wright could return to the Red Sox bullpen soon and could be […]

Cody Reed To Enter Rotation

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Cody Reed will move from the bullpen to the rotation and start the series finale on Thursday against the Brewers. Sal Romano and Robert Stephenson will work as relievers now. Reed has a 2.79 ERA in seven relief outings for the Reds since being called up from Triple-A Louisville and has seen […]

Cameron Meredith To Play Extensively Thursday

While most of the New Orleans Saints starters won't play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Rams, wide receiver Cameron Meredith will play a lot. He's returning from a torn ACL that kept him out all of last year and he also missed some time in training camp with the Saints. He hasn't […]

Clayton Richard To Have Knee Surgery

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard (knee) will have season-ending surgery on his knee. He was just placed on the disabled list with knee inflammation on Tuesday. The left-hander went 7-11 on the season with a poor 5.33 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and only 108 strikeouts in 158 2/3 innings covering 27 starts. Richard wasn't […]

Dallas Goedert Could Benefit From Alshon Jeffery's Injury

With Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) expected to miss the first two weeks of the season, the team is expected to run more two-tight end sets. That would benefit rookie tight end Dallas Goedert, who has impressed the coaches in training camp and the preseason. While Goedert has a lot of upside in […]

Robert Gsellman Unavailable Tuesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (illness) is unavailable to pitch against the Cubs on Tuesday and is being quarantined at the team hotel while he deals with strep throat. It's anyone's guess who might get a save chance from the Mets bullpen should it arise on Tuesday night. Relievers Seth Lugo and Jerry […]

James Paxton On Track To Start Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (forearm) is on track to come off the disabled list and start against the A's on Saturday. Seattle's ace has missed his last few starts after taking a comebacker off his forearm in his most recent start, but he should be immediately re-inserted into starting lineups this weekend. He […]

Vance McDonald Restructures Deal

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald restructured his deal on Tuesday to help the team free up over $2 million in salary cap space by converting around $3 million of his base salary into a signing bonus for this year, according to a league source. McDonald caught just 14 passes for 188 yards and one […]

George Kittle Back At Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) was back at practice in limited fashion on Tuesday. Kittle separated his shoulder in Week 1 of the preseason but could be ready to go for Week 1 of the regular season. The 24-year-old caught 43 passes for 515 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie year […]

Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida At Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers running backs Jerick McKinnon (calf) and Matt Breida (shoulder) were both taking part in individual conditioning work at practice on Tuesday. Both players aren't fully participating in practice yet, but it's a good sign that they are on track to be ready for Week 1. McKinnon was a high-profile free-agent signing and […]

Frankie Montas, Daniel Mengden Entering Rotation

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will start against the Mariners on Thursday, while Daniel Mengden will get the start on Saturday against the Mariners. Montas and Mengden will be replacing injured starters Sean Manaea and Brett Anderson, respectively. Montas has gone 5-3 with a 3.75 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 10 starts for the […]

Brandon Morrow Looking To Throw Off Mound Soon

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) said he's had two good flat-ground throwing sessions and is looking to throw off a mound soon. A rehab stint is unlikely with the minor league season nearing an end. Morrow has been out since July 15 and is running out of time to make an impact for his […]

Sean Manaea Shut Down Indefinitely

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) has been diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and has been shut down indefinitely. The team is hoping he can pitch again this year, but there's the possibility that he won't make it back. Manaea has been great for Oakland this year, going 12-9 with a 3.59 ERA, 1.08 […]

Brian McCann Expected To Return Saturday

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (knee) is back with the team in Houston and is "ready to go," according to manager A.J. Hinch. However, the team is "leaning toward" activating McCann from the disabled list on Saturday, Sept. 1, when roster expand. The veteran McCann has only five homers, 17 RBI and an ugly .206 […]

Jordy Mercer Could Come Off DL Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (calf) ran the bases on Tuesday and could come off the disabled list Wednesday night. Mercer is mostly a middle infield option in NL-only leagues, but he will return to the starting role at the 6. He's hitting just .262 with six home runs and 37 RBI on the season. […]

Adam Thielen's Injury Is Minor

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (leg) is "good" after leaving practice on Tuesday, according to a league source. There is no cause for long-term concern here. Thielen should be good to go for Week 1. He is a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 in fantasy after his breakout 2017 season.

Garrett Cooper Having Wrist Surgery

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) will undergo wrist surgery on Friday to fix his right wrist tendon. He won't be able to return this season. Cooper played in just 14 games all year because of his wrist injuries and hit just .212/.316/.242 with no homers and two RBI.

Sean Doolittle Throws Encouraging Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia on Tuesday and said it's the best he's felt. The first three or four bullpen sessions he threw after landing on the disabled list had to be cut short. He will now throw a simulated game at Nats Park on Friday. It […]

Trevor Bauer Throws Off Mound Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (leg) threw off a mound on Monday. The Cy Young candidate still might not be able to return to the team's rotation before the end of the regular season, but fantasy owners must hold tight for now. The right-hander was having a breakout season with a 12-6 record, 2.22 […]