Hisashi Iwakuma Heading Back To Japan

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma will head back to Japan to continue his playing career. Iwakuma had not pitched at all in 2018 and last pitched in the major leagues in May of 2017 due to right shoulder issues. He obviously wasn't anywhere close to the fantasy radar this season.

Jean Segura Out With Virus

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (illness) is out of the starting lineup due to some sort of virus that is going around the clubhouse on Tuesday. Segura is one of the most valuable shortstops in fantasy, hitting .310 with nine homers, 60 RBI, 82 runs scored and 20 stolen bases on the year. Consider him […]

Several Others Work Out For Patriots

The New England Patriots also tried out free-agent running backs Orleans Darkwa, Charles Sims and wide receiver Brandon Tate on Tuesday. Tate was the team's third-round pick in 2009. New England already signed wideouts Corey Coleman and Bennie Fowler and running back Kenjon Barner on Tuesday, so it's unclear if they will add any more […]

Ryder Jones To Have Multiple Procedures Wednesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Ryder Jones (knee), who will have surgery to fix his patella on Wednesday, will also have a cleanup procedure to fix tendinitis in the same knee. He expects to hit off a tee and take ground balls by Christmas after his knee was bugging him all season. Jones was going […]

Matt Davidson Out With General Soreness

Chicago White Sox third baseman/first baseman Matt Davidson is out of the lineup on Tuesday with general soreness after playing first base extensively when Jose Abreu was on the shelf. Davidson has now been on the bench the last two games. The slugging corner infielder has 20 homers and 58 RBI on the year, but […]

Aaron Judge To Hit Wednesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) will take batting practice again on Wednesday. "We have a little bit of an idea of timeline but I'd rather it continue to unfold every day. He'll hit again tomorrow. I think the work is pretty extensive hopefully over the weekend. We'll probably have […]

Keenan Reynolds Added To Active Roster

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team has added wide receiver Keenan Reynolds to the active roster from the practice squad with Doug Baldwin (knee) possibly out a couple of weeks. Reynolds will strictly be providing depth to a thin receiving corps and isn't an option for fantasy owners. Tyler Lockett will be […]

Chris Carson Solidifies Spot As Lead Back

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said running back Chris Carson "really took the lead at that position" in Week 1 against the Broncos, while the coach said rookie Rashaad Penny "looked a little rusty." Carson was the clear top back in training camp and the preseason, while Penny missed valuable repetitions with his finger […]

Eagles Re-Signing Kamar Aiken

The Philadelphia Eagles are re-signing wide receiver Kamar Aiken on Tuesday, according to his agent. Aiken was cut from the team in training camp and will provide depth until Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is able to make a return. Aiken had 15 catches for 133 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games for the Colts in […]

Martavis Bryant Considering Return To Oakland

Free-agent wide receiver Martavis Bryant was at the team's facility on Tuesday and is talking with the team about a return, according to sources. It has been rumored that Bryant is facing a year-long suspension, but nothing is official yet. After Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson combined for four catches in Week 1 against the […]

Brett Anderson Listed As Thursday Starter

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (forearm) is currently listed to start against the Orioles on Thursday. Anderson hasn't pitched since Aug. 27, but he immediately is on the streaming radar against the worst team in baseball. The left-hander doesn't strike out many (4.7 K/9) but those in deeper leagues will surely have worse options […]

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.