Tyler Austin Bothered By Stiff Back

Minnesota Twins first baseman Tyler Austin (back) is still dealing with a stiff back, and the Twins will "go slowly" with him, according to manager Paul Molitor. Austin has hit .243/.308/.557 with seven home runs and 11 RBI in his 70 at-bats with the Twins in 2018 and is really only an AL-only depth option. […]

Michael Pineda Hasn't Made Decision On Surgery

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (knee) hasn't made a decision yet on whether he'll have surgery on his torn meniscus. Pineda was hoping to return late this year after recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he'll now have to wait until 2019. It's unclear how long he'd be out if he went under the […]

Michael Kopech Needs Tommy John Surgery

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (elbow) has an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his elbow, and the recommendation is that he needs Tommy John surgery. That's a big blow to the White Sox future, as Kopech was expected to be a building block for the rotation in 2019 and beyond. It looks like […]

Curtis Samuel Officially Ruled Out

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (illness) has officially been ruled out for Week 1 against the Cowboys. Samuel was never expected to play in the season opener after he had surgery to fix an irregular heartbeat issue. There's a chance he could return in Week 2, but even then he won't be much of […]

Jose Iglesias May Not Return This Year

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (abdomen) has not improved from his lower abdominal strain. "He hasn't done anything on the field, anything like that," manager Ron Gardenhire said. He still feels it. If he sat out 3-4 weeks, then how much can you really do the last week or 10 days?" It's now looking unlikely […]

Roman Quinn Not Playing Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn (foot) fouled a ball off his foot in the series against the Marlins and isn't playing on Friday. However, he will be available off the bench, according to manager Gabe Kapler. The injury doesn't seem too serious, so Quinn could be back starting on Saturday. He's been good for the […]

Tyrell Williams Will Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (groin) practiced in full on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 1 against the Chiefs. Williams was never in danger of missing the season opener. With Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) out, Williams has a ton of upside in this matchup. He should […]

Desmond Harrison Named Left Tackle

Cleveland Browns undrafted rookie offensive tackle Desmond Harrison has been named the team's starting left tackle entering Week 1 against the Steelers. Joel Bitonio will move back to his original position of left guard. Harrison will draw a tough assignment against Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward right off the bat. The rookie had a handful […]

Maikel Franco Has Clean MRI

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco's (wrist) MRI exam came back clean on his hand, and he's just dealing with a bone bruise. He will be available to pinch hit on Friday and may be able to return to the lineup in a few days. Franco started off slow this year but has rebounded to […]

Ben Zobrist Scratched Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist (neck) was scratched from the lineup on Friday with a stiff neck. Ian Happ will take his place and play center field and bat ninth against Nationals starter Joe Ross. Happ isn't a bad DFS play, but his upside is severely capped while hitting at the bottom of the order […]

Dustin Pedroia Officially Shut Down For Season

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) has officially been shut down for the rest of the year. The Red Sox also revealed that Pedroia had another surgery on his knee at the end of July. The 35-year-old managed to only receive 11 at-bats on the season. His career is clearly winding down with […]

Chris Sale To Be Opener On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) will be the "opener" on Tuesday against the Blue Jays and will go two innings or 40 pitches maximum. He will then be built up an inning at a time every five days from there. It's great that one of the best pitchers in baseball is making […]

Keke Coutee, Sammie Coates Questionable

Houston Texans wide receivers Keke Coutee (hamstring) and Sammie Coates (hamstring) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 1 against the Patriots. Will Fuller is also questionable and could be a game-time decision. With three of their receivers ailing, expect Houston to rely a lot on stud wideout DeAndre Hopkins […]

Sony Michel Listed As Questionable

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Texans. Our best guess is that the Pats play it safe and keep Michel out and lean on Rex Burkhead, James White and Jeremy Hill in the season opener. Even if Michel were to be active, he's […]

Steve Wilkerson Rehabbing From Injury

Baltimore Orioles infielder Steve Wilkerson (hamstring) is rehabbing from a hamstring injury but hopes to get into a game before the season ends. Wilkerson only has 17 at-bats at the big league level this year but was hitting .263 with four home runs and 15 RBI in three minor league levels for the O's this […]

Marshawn Lynch Limited Again Friday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (groin) was limited for the second straight day in practice on Friday. Lynch might wind up being questionable on the final injury report on Saturday, but we'd expect Beast Mode to be able to suit up on Monday night against the Rams. Lynch is a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 choice […]

Will Fuller Could Be Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) could be a game-time decision in Week 1 against the Patriots. He has been limited all week in practices with a hamstring injury that he suffered in the preseason. Fuller could break out in a full season with quarterback Deshaun Watson under center, but you should be ready […]

Marlon Mack, Anthony Castonzo Questionable

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) are both questionable for Week 1 against the Bengals. Mack was limited in practice again on Friday, but he and Castonzo could both be game-time decisions. If Mack winds up playing, rookie Jordan Wilkins probably won't be worth a flier as a […]

Nationals Activate Sean Doolittle

The Washington Nationals activated closer Sean Doolittle (foot) from the disabled list on Friday. Doolittle has been out for the last two months, so the Nats may ease him back into the ninth-inning role. The left-hander should still be owned everywhere, though, as he had posted a clean 1.45 ERA, 0.54 WHIP, 22 saves and […]

Jermaine Gresham Is Questionable

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Redskins, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Even if Gresham plays this weekend, he's unlikely to have much of a role behind starter Ricky Seals-Jones. Gresham can continue to be ignored in fantasy circles.

Joey Bosa Officially Ruled Out

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who was wearing a walking boot on Friday, has officially been ruled out for Week 1 against the Chiefs. This is definitely a downgrade to the Chargers defense/special teams in Week 1, but they're still worthy of using in fantasy this Sunday. Bosa is an elite IDP […]

Donovan Smith Questionable, Vita Vea Ruled Out

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith (knee) practiced in full on Friday but is questionable for Week 1 against the Saints. Rookie defensive tackle Vita Vea (calf) didn't practice all week and has been ruled out. Smith is expected to be able to play in the season opener, and he will try to keep […]

Jeremy Hellickson Throwing Sim Game Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (wrist) is throwing a simulated game on Friday. Hellickson has been surprisingly good for the Nats this year, going 5-3 with a 3.57 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 18 starts, but he doesn't usually go deep into games and is only striking out 6.5 hitters per nine innings. The […]

Rashaan Evans Won't Play Sunday

Tennessee Titans first-round linebacker Rashaan Evans (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Dolphins. With linebacker Harold Landry (ankle) also out, the Titans are looking a little weak in the interior for the season opener.

Roc Thomas Ruled Out

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday but has been ruled out for Week 1 against the 49ers. Wide receiver Stacy Coley (groin) practiced in full and was taken off the final injury report. With Thomas inactive, rookie Michael Boone should be the third back behind Dalvin Cook […]

Mackensie Alexander Doubtful, Xavier Rhodes Questionable

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday but is doubtful for Week 1 against the 49ers. Fellow cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) was a full participant but is questionable. With Alexander looking unlikely to play in the season opener, rookie corner Mike Hughes may be tasked with covering the slot. Regardless, […]

Josh Gordon Removed From Injury Report

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday and was removed from the Week 1 injury report. Gordon won't start on Sunday against the Steelers, but he'll surely be involved. He has boom/bust potential for fantasy owners as a WR3/flex play.

Didi Gregorius Activated From DL

The New York Yankees activated shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) from the disabled list on Friday. He has been on the DL since Aug. 20 with a bruised left heel and was hitting .270 with 22 home runs and 74 RBI at the time of his injury. His fantasy owners will want to get him back […]

Jack Conklin Ruled Out

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Dolphins. Conklin was recently activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list and may not make it back until around Week 4. He's one of the best right tackles in the NFL, so the longer he's out, the worse […]

DeAndre Carter Plays In Slot

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Deandre Carter played a significant amount in the slot in Thursday's season opener against the Falcons, with Shelton Gibson playing more outside. As of now, it doesn't appear that the Eagles trust Gibson more than Carter. Neither wideout is worth a starting spot in fantasy leagues going into Week 2 against the […]