Elias Diaz Not Available Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) is "not available quite yet," according to manager Clint Hurdle. Diaz was injured on Friday and hasn't played since. He's been great as Francisco Cervelli's backup, hitting .286 with nine home runs and 30 RBI in 234 at-bats in 2018. He's day-to-day for now.

Seth Romero Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Seth Romero (elbow), the team's first-round pick last year, had Tommy John surgery last week. Romero is listed by MLB.com as the team's No. 7 prospect. The left-handed will likely be out for all of the 2018 season, which is a setback in his development.

Matt Wieters Still Bothered By Groin

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is still bothered by a nagging groin injury and isn't playing on Monday. Manager Dave Martinez said Wieters is available to pinch hit and catch for an inning if needed. The Nats are being cautious with Wieters, who is bothered by the groin when running. Pedro Severino is behind […]

Joe Ross To Be Activated Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday and could start a game soon, according to manager Dave Martinez. The younger brother of Tyson Ross, Joe hasn't pitched in the majors all year. The right-hander went 5-3 with a 5.01 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 in […]

Victor Robles To Come Up Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Victor Robles, the team's No. 1 prospect, will be called up from the minors on Tuesday. With the Nationals unlikely to make the postseason, manager Dave Martinez said he wants to see Robles play. That doesn't mean the prospect will see the field every day, though. The 21-year-old has dealt with […]

Adam Wainwright To Return And Start Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) will come off the disabled list to start against the Pirates next Monday, according to manager Mike Shildt. Luke Weaver and Daniel Poncedeleon will move back to the bullpen. The veteran right-hander tossed 17 scoreless innings on his rehab assignment, but he's been out since May 23 […]

Red Sox To Activate Rafael Devers, Add Brandon Phillips

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday, and the team will also recall second baseman Brandon Phillips from the minors. Devers has hit .242 with 16 home runs, 55 RBI and five steals as the team's main third baseman this year. He should return to […]

David Price Likely To Start Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) will "most likely" start on Friday against the Astros. Price was drilled on his wrist by a line drive in his start last week, but he appears to be fine. Houston is a tough matchup, but Price has pitched so well this year that he has become […]

Angels Not Worried About Shohei Ohtani's Velocity Dip

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (back) showed diminished velocity in his return to the mound against the Astros on Sunday night, but the team doesn't think it's related to the sprained elbow ligament that kept Ohtani off the mound for around three months. The Japanese righty's fastball dropped from 96-97 mph to 91-92 […]

Andrew Miller Resumes Throwing Program

Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said relief pitcher Andrew Miller (shoulder) has resumed a throwing program and threw long toss up to 75 feet on flat ground on Sunday. Miller was put on the 10-day disabled list on Aug. 27 but isn't expected to miss much more than the minimum time required. The left-hander […]

Indians Put Josh Donaldson On DL

The Cleveland Indians placed third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. The move is retroactive to Sept. 1. He will play third base and bat second for Triple-A Columbus on Monday. Donaldson was making some progress on a rehab assignment with Toronto before being traded to the Indians, so there's […]

Jonathan Williams Joins Practice Squad

New Orleans Saints running back Jonathan Williams agreed to join the team's practice squad after not making the 53-man roster. Williams just hasn't been able to make an impact as a depth option for New Orleans, but they'll keep him around just in case. Mike Gillislee will be a short-yardage/goal-line option behind Alvin Kamara to […]

Colts Visit With Fitzgerald Toussaint

The Indianapolis Colts hosted free-agent running back Fitzgerald Toussaint for a visit on Sunday, according to a source. Marlon Mack is highly questionable for Week 1 for the Colts, so Indy will kick the tires for running back depth. With Robert Turbin suspended to start the season, Jordan Wilkins and Christine Michael could share the […]

Robert Griffin III To Start As Joe Flacco's Backup

The Baltimore Ravens plan is to have quarterback Robert Griffin III as the No. 2 behind Joe Flacco to enter the regular season. That means that rookie Lamar Jackson will get to sit and learn as the No. 3 QB. Jackson flashed his playmaking ability in the preseason and in training camp, but he still […]

Bears Expect Khalil Mack To Play In Week 1

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is hoping that newly-acquired defensive end Khalil Mack will be ready to play in Week 1 on Sunday night against the division-rival Packers. Mack was traded by the Raiders and makes Chicago's defense a scary sleeper pick in fantasy leagues. He has proven to be one of the league's […]

Adam Shaheen To Be Put On IR

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace said tight end Adam Shaheen (ankle, foot) will be put on Injured Reserve. Shaheen had a promising end to his rookie season, but he won't be able to return until after Week 8 this year. You can leave him on the waiver wire. Trey Burton should be the team's […]

Sony Michel Takes Part In Practice Sunday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) took part in positional drills on Sunday. While Michel could still be inactive for Week 1 of the regular season, it's a good sign that he's back at practice. Michel might have the most upside of anyone in New England's backfield, but he's currently behind Rex […]

Mike Gesicki Ready For Starter's Role

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said on Sunday that rookie tight end Mike Gesicki is ready for a starter's role on offense. Gesicki should have a huge role in his rookie season, especially with receiver DeVante Adams injured. The long-term upside is huge, but Gesicki could also be very touchdown-dependent in 2018. Consider him […]

Carson Wentz Not Cleared For Contact

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has yet to be cleared for contact. While not official yet, Wentz is fully expected to be ruled out for the season opener on Thursday against the Falcons. He could also miss Week 2. Wentz's stock as a QB1 has fallen due to his slow rehab from knee surgery, […]

Jay Ajayi To Be Ready For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said running back Jay Ajayi will practice this week and will be ready for the season opener against the Falcons on Thursday. Ajayi should be good to go but may be eased into Week 1. Still, he should be used as an RB2 in the season opener in all […]

Tanner Gentry Joining Practice Squad

Chicago Bears wide receiver Tanner Gentry is joining the practice squad after he didn't make the 53-man roster. In four games with the Bears in his rookie season, Gentry had only three receptions for 35 yards. He can obviously be ignored by fantasy owners.

Roc Thomas To Open Season As Fourth RB

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas has made the team's final 53-man roster as the fourth running back on the depth chart. He'll be behind Dalvin Cook, Latavius Murray and fellow rookie Michael Boone. Thomas will be fighting for scraps and special teams work, so he's not an option in redraft leagues unless injuries […]

Brandon Marshall Makes Final Roster

Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall made the team's final 53-man roster. Marshall is a shell of his former self but has opportunity to carve out a role behind Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett. Marshall is, at best, a late-round flier with hopes that he becomes a red-zone target for quarterback Brandon Marshall. There […]

Elijhaa Penny Among Final Cuts

Arizona Cardinals running back Elijhaa Penny was among the team's final roster cuts on Saturday. Behind bell-cow back David Johnson, the Cardinals will go with rookie Chase Edmunds and TJ Logan. Penny is a candidate to join the practice squad.

Ed Dickson Put On NFI, Austin Davis To IR

The Seattle Seahawks placed tight end Ed Dickson (quadriceps) on the reserve/Non-Football Injury list on Saturday and also placed quarterback Austin Davis on Injured Reserve, according to a source. Dickson will now miss the first six games of the season. Nick Vannett will be the main pass-catching tight end but will share time with rookie […]

Bills Waive Nick O'Leary

The Buffalo Bills waived tight end Nick O'Leary on Saturday. The team will go with Charles Clay, Jason Croom, Logan Thomas and Khari Lee at the position. O'Leary was the top backup to Clay last year and had a career-high 22 catches.

Jermaine Gresham Activated From PUP List

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday. Gresham can now return to practice and is expected to be back within six games. It's unlikely that Gresham will be ready for the season opener, and Ricky Seals-Jones is the tight end to target anyway in […]

Patriots Cut Brandon Bolden, Riley McCarron

The New England Patriots cut running back Brandon Bolden, wide receiver Riley McCarron and tight end Will Tye on Saturday. McCarron is a surprising cut because of his youth, but he wasn't able to win a spot and help out with depth with Julian Edelman suspended the first four games. Both McCarron and Bolden could […]

Jake Kumerow Makes 53-Man Roster

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow made the team's final 53-man roster. Kumerow stood out in training camp and the preseason, but he missed the final couple of games with an injury. He'll be battling for a role behind Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison and Trevor Davis with rookies J'mon Moore, Equanimeous St. […]

Rico Gathers Arrested For Marijuana Possession

Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers, who made the 53-man roster, was arrested for marijuana possession on Friday in Frisco, Texas. He has posted bond and will be released from jail. It's unclear if Gathers will be facing a suspension from the league. Either way, he's at best third on the depth chart behind Blake […]