Eric Thames Leaves Game Early Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (knee) left the game early on Friday with right knee soreness after a collision in the outfield with teammate Lorenzo Cain. Thames was hitless with a strikeout in his only plate appearance before leaving. The severity of his injury is unknown, but don't be surprised if he doesn't play […]

Marcus Stroman May Need Another DL Stint

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) was dealing with a blister issue again during his start on Friday and might need another stint on the disabled list. It wasn't an easy matchup against the Yankees, but Stroman allowed five earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking two […]

Yasiel Puig Appealing Suspension

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is appealing his two-game suspension, although he wasn't in the lineup on Friday night. Puig was suspended for two games for his part in a benches-clearing brawl with the division-rival Giants on Tuesday. He has been pretty useful for fantasy owners in all formats this year in a good […]

Kenley Jansen Says He Feels Great

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) threw again on Friday and said he felt "great." He's hoping to be cleared to pitch on Monday. The Dodgers and fantasy owners desperately want Jansen back. The LA bullpen has struggled in his absence, most notably Scott Alexander in the ninth inning. Until Jansen returns, pitcher Kenta […]

Welington Castillo Has Hit In First Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo went 1-for-4 with a walk and strikeout as the designated hitter in his first rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Castillo is eligible to return on Aug. 23 after his 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension. He'll become the starting catcher and has nice power potential at a weak position […]

Steven Wright Close To Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (knee) has already thrown a few bullpen sessions and could be nearing a rehab assignment. He went on the 10-day disabled list on June 26 after having a cartilage restoration procedure on his left knee last May. When the knuckleballer does return, it'll be in a relief role. He […]

Dustin Pedroia Improving?

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) remains at home in Arizona while he rehabs his injured left knee, but manager Alex Cora said Pedroia "feels that he's improving." The team isn't ruling out a return for Pedroia, but fantasy owners probably should. The veteran has only been able to appear for 11 at-bats […]

Dee Gordon Starting At Shortstop Friday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is making his first start at shortstop on Friday with Jean Segura on paternity leave. However, Gordon is hitting ninth against Dodgers starter Walker Buehler, severely limiting his daily ceiling. Gordon could stay at the position throughout the weekend with Segura away, but he's unlikely to acquire shortstop eligibility […]

Jerry Blevins A Trade Option

The New York Mets have spoken with several teams regarding relief pitcher Jerry Blevins, who hasn't allowed a run with a .301 opponent's OPS in his last 11 outings. However, nothing appears to be imminent. The Dodgers come to mind as a team that could use some relief help without closer Kenley Jansen (heart). Blevins, […]

JaCoby Jones Does Some Running Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (hamstring) ran on Friday for the first time and said he felt good. He expects to be activated from the disabled list when his 10 days are up. Jones is hitting a weak .204/.261/.359 on the season with eight home runs and 26 RBI, but he also has nine stolen […]

Saquon Barkley Not Playing Friday

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (leg) will not play in the team's second preseason game against the Lions on Friday. The Giants are just being cautious with the second overall pick in the draft. He will be fine for Week 1 and will be the workhorse back in his first season in […]

Yairo Munoz Starting Rehab Assignment Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Yairo Munoz (wrist) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Saturday. Munoz was hitting well in his limited time with the Red Birds, going 59-for-208 (.284) with six home runs, 31 RBI and five stolen bases. He'll likely return to a utility role with the team for the stretch […]

Michael Wacha Beginning Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) will head to High-A Palm Beach to start his rehab assignment. It won't be a quick rehab assignment since he's been out since June 20. But he should have a chance to return to the rotation next month. Wacha was great before he got hurt, going 8-2 […]

Scott Schebler Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment on Sunday if everything continues to go well with his shoulder, according to manager Jim Riggleman. Schebler has been sidelined since July 14 but is nearing a return. With Adam Duvall now in Atlanta, Schebler start regularly when he returns to Cincinnati. He has […]

George Springer Activated From DL

The Houston Astros activated outfielder George Springer (thumb) from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Springer is expected to be back in the starting lineup Friday against A's starter Edwin Jackson. Get him back into your fantasy lineups. He was hitting .250 with 19 home runs, 58 RBI and six stolen bases before his injury.

Brent Celek Leaning Toward Retirement

Free-agent tight end Brent Celek said he isn't interested in playing for the Cowboys and is leaning toward retirement. "I think I'm leaning more toward retirement," Celek said. "I've had a few offers, but none of them are worth leaving a city that I have been in for 11 years where I won the Super […]

Nick Foles' Injury Not Serious

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) is dealing with a minor injury and his tests came back positive, according to a source. He doesn't expect to miss much time. The Super Bowl MVP is one of the best backups in the NFL. He's excellent insurance in case Carson Wentz (knee) isn't ready for Week 1. […]

Dalvin Cook, Latavius Murray Could Split Workload

Minnesota Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray could split a good chunk of the workload this year, but head coach Mike Zimmer said it's too early to discuss how the carries will be divided but "they'll both be factors." Cook looked great as a rookie but tore his ACL in the fourth game […]

Jeremy Hellickson Will Be Placed On DL

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson's (wrist) MRI exam on his right wrist showed a "bad sprain." Hellickson will land on the disabled list. The veteran hurler might only have to miss a start or two. He's been a streaming option in deeper leagues with his 3.57 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and […]

Edwin Encarnacion's Hand Still Sore

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (biceps, hand) no longer has pain in his biceps, but his right hand remains sore. He's hoping to take batting practice by Sunday or Monday, which makes his activation at the 10-day mark "questionable," according to manager Terry Francona. The slugger could still return sometime next week if he […]

Aaron Judge Plays Catch Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) played catch on Friday and there is a chance he could also take some dry swings, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge is slowly making progress but missed his recovery timetable of three weeks. The sooner he returns the better for both the Yanks and Judge's fantasy owners. […]

Jake Kumerow Has Sprained SC Joint

Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (shoulder) was diagnosed with a sprained SC joint in his shoulder on Friday, according to a source. That's good news for Kumerow, who had over 100 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game on Thursday. The undrafted rookie has been the most impressive […]

Chad Kuhl Plays Catch Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) played catch on Friday, according to manager Clint Hurdle. It's the first time Kuhl has played catch since his injury. Kuhl hasn't pitched since June 26, but the team is hoping he can contribute at some point in the final month. The 25-year-old is 5-5 with a 4.55 […]

Mike Montgomery Placed On DL

The Chicago Cubs placed starting pitcher Mike Montgomery (shoulder) on the disabled list on Friday with left shoulder inflammation. Tyler Chatwood will start in his place against the Pirates on Saturday. Montgomery has been solid as a rotation fill-in for the Cubs with Yu Darvish (elbow) out for most of the year. But with Darvish […]

Garrett Cooper Beginning Rehab Assignment Friday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) will start his rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Friday. Cooper has struggled with injuries this year and has only had 33 at-bats at the big league level as a result. He has just seven hits in those 33 at-bats, too, with no homers and two RBI. With […]

Trevor Bauer Could Be Back In 4-6 Weeks

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (leg) could return to game activity in four to six weeks. That timetable still makes Bauer questionable to return in the regular season for his fantasy owners. The Cy Young candidate has had a breakout year, so if you own him you need to keep […]

Jean Segura Placed On Paternity List

The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop Jean Segura on the paternity list on Friday. Infielder Gordon Beckham was called up from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Outfielder John Andreoli was also designated for assignment. Segura could be away from the team all weekend, so make plans to remove him from your lineups. Expect Andrew Romine […]

CC Sabathia Throws Bullpen Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) threw his normal bullpen session between starts on Friday and said his knee felt good. The team is hoping he will only miss one turn in the rotation and that he can come off the disabled list next week. The big left-hander could return early next week. […]

Brandon Nimmo Not Playing Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) is out of the lineup on Friday, but the good news is his MRI exam on his injured left index finger came back clean. He could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday. Nimmo has been hot recently, so hopefully his injury doesn't interrupt his hot stretch. […]

Jake Kumerow Has Injured Shoulder

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (shoulder) is undergoing tests on his shoulder. Kumerow has been the team's most impressive receiver so far in the preseason and has been praised by quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With targets up for grabs behind Davante Adams and Randall Cobb this year, Kumerow was certainly making his case for […]