Edwin Encarnacion Hits In Cage Sunday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (hand) did "full cage work" on Sunday, and the plan is for him to take normal batting practice on Monday. President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Encarnacion is "not too far away from being activated." If he doesn't have any setbacks in the next few days, Encarnacion could […]

Giancarlo Stanton Expected To Play The Field This Week

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's "confident" that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) will play the field in Miami for an interleague series in a National League park this week. Stanton has been bothered by a minor hamstring injury since the beginning of the month and has been serving as the designated hitter. It […]

Buck Farmer Starting Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Buck Farmer will make the start on Sunday against the Twins. The left-hander has appeared in 52 games for the Tigers this year, but all 52 outings came out of the bullpen. That means this is a bullpen game for the Tigers, and Farmer is unlikely to go more than a […]

Jay Bruce, David Wright Hitless In Rehab Game

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) and third baseman David Wright (shoulder) both went 0-for-4 in a rehab game with Single-A St. Lucie on Saturday. Wright is 0-for-14 so far on his rehab assignment. He played seven innings at third base. Bruce played nine innings at first base. Bruce is getting close to a […]

Bo Scarbrough Injured Saturday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Bo Scarbrough (hip) suffered a hip injury in the preseason game against the Bengals on Saturday. Scarbrough was a seventh-round pick out of Alabama and is competing for a roster spot as a backup behind Ezekiel Elliott and Rod Smith. Check back to find out the severity of his injury. […]

Adam Shaheen Carted Off Field Saturday

Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen (ankle) was carted off the field after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason game against the Broncos on Saturday. It's usually never good when a player is carted off the field, so expect Shaheen to miss significant time. Check back for the results of his tests for confirmation, […]

Michael Wacha Makes Short Rehab Appearance

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) retired just two hitters during his 27-pitch rehab outing with High-A Palm Beach on Saturday. He gave up three runs on a hit, two walks and a strikeout. It wasn't a great performance, but all that matters here is that Wacha came out of it healthy. He'll […]

Eddy Pineiro Does Not Play Saturday

Oakland Raiders place kicker Eddy Pineiro (groin) tweaked his groin and didn't play in the preseason game on Saturday against the Rams, according to head coach Jon Gruden. Pineiro is battling with veteran Mike Nugent for the kicking duties in training camp. Pineiro's injury isn't good, but as long as it doesn't keep him out […]

Orleans Darkwa To Work Out For Redskins

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa is scheduled to work out for the Washington Redskins on Sunday, according to sources. Washington is in desperate need of bodies at the running back position with rookie Derrius Guice (knee) out for the year and with Samaje Perine (ankle) and Byron Marshall (ankle) both missing time. Darkwa had 171 […]

Charles Sims Injures Knee Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (knee) injured his knee in the preseason game on Saturday and will not return to the contest. Sims injured his knee on the opening kickoff against the Titans. The severity of the injury isn't known, but it isn't good for Sims. The former third-round pick is battling for […]

Corey Oswalt Moving To Bullpen

New York Mets pitcher Corey Oswalt is being moved to the bullpen. Oswalt wasn't much of a fantasy option during his time in the rotation. He went 2-2 with a 5.31 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and weak 5.3 K/9 in eight starts. If you were using him in a deep NL-only league, you can now safely […]

Roenis Elias Lined Up To Start Sunday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Roenis Elias is listed as the probable starter for Sunday against the Dodgers. The left-hander has made just one start for the M's this year, allowing two runs and six hits while walking one and striking out five in a loss in 3 2/3 innings against the Giants on July 24. Overall […]

Kolten Wong Leaves Early Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (elbow) left the game early on Saturday with a right elbow contusion after being hit by an errant pickoff throw. Wong had a single in his lone plate appearance before leaving. The Cardinals will likely update his status after the game and give us the severity of his […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Light Bullpen Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) threw 20 fastballs during a light bullpen session on Saturday, and manager Mike Scioscia said the Japanese righty will likely face hitters in his next workout in Arizona. Ohtani is slowly making progress from a partially torn UCL in his right elbow, and it's not a […]

Joakim Soria To Throw Bullpen Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Joakim Soria (groin) is making progress from his groin strain and threw off flat ground Friday, according to manager Craig Counsell. He will move to a light bullpen session on Sunday. The veteran reliever won't be ready to come off the disabled list when he's eligible on Monday, but he is […]

Jimmy Nelson Throws Bullpen Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is doing everything in his power to return this year. Nelson had a breakout year with the Brewers in 2017 but injured his shoulder late in the year and hasn't pitched at all this season. It's still possible he can return […]

Jeff Samardzija To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, and he'll likely make two starts before he rejoins the rotation. Samardzija has either been ineffective or injured in 2018, and he hasn't made a start since July 14. Fantasy owners won't be rushing to add him […]

Mike Trout Not Expected Back Until Next Homestand

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) isn't expected to return from the disabled list until the team's next homestand, which begins next Friday against the Astros. Trout has been out since Aug. 1 with a wrist injury but recently took a leave of absence after his brother in law suddenly passed away. All his […]

Zach Davies To Make Another Rehab Start Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) will make another rehab start for Double-A Biloxi on Wednesday. Davies hasn't performed well on his rehab assignment, so the Brewers likely want to see better results before they activate him. The right-hander has been on out since late May and wasn't very effective before his injury. Fantasy […]

Jesus Sucre Hopes To Return Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre (wrist), who has been out since Wednesday, "feels way better" and is hoping to return to the lineup on Sunday. Sucre isn't much of a fantasy option, as he's batting just .212 with no home runs and only 15 RBI in 132 at-bats for the Rays this year.

Josh Gordon Could Be Ready For Week 1

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said "there's a chance" that wide receiver Josh Gordon, who is on the active/Non-Football Injury list, could be ready for the regular season opener if he's cleared in time to prepare. Gordon can attend practice and workouts but can't participate. Gordon is believed to be in shape, but he […]

Browns Unlikely To Sign Dez Bryant

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns are unlikely to sign free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant, according to a source. He is no longer on the front burner after Josh Gordon reported to training camp. Bryant left town without a contract on Friday, and the two sides were never close to an agreement. The veteran […]

Brandon Morrow Throws Bullpen Saturday

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) threw 25 pitches off a mound on Saturday and said he hasn't lost strength in his arm. He is categorizing his injury as a "bone bruise" and "stress reaction." The right-hander is likely to need two to three more bullpen sessions before going on a rehab assignment. That means […]

Kelvin Herrera Could Return Early Next Week

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (shoulder) could return from the disabled list on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week after throwing a 15-pitch simulated game on Saturday. Manager Dave Martinez was impressed with Herrera. With closer Sean Doolittle and veteran reliever Ryan Madson injured, Herrera could return to the ninth-inning duties over Koda Glover […]

Stephen Strasburg Has Successful Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw 42 to 43 pitches and looked really good in a bullpen session Saturday. Manager Dave Martinez is unsure if Strasburg will rejoin the rotation on Tuesday or make another rehab start. The Nats may play it safe and give the right-hander another rehab start, but they are […]

Xavier Grimble Undergoes Surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Xavier Grimble (thumb, wrist) underwent surgery to fix a ligament in his thumb/wrist area, according to a source. The hope is that he can return for Week 1, but he will be out a few weeks. Vance McDonald (foot) is also hurt, so the Steelers are hurting at the position with […]

Browns Not Closing Door On Dez Bryant

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said the return of wide receiver Josh Gordon doesn't end the possibility of the team signing free-agent receiver Dez Bryant. While the possibility remains, it's more of a long shot now after Gordon reported to training camp. If the Browns were to sign Bryant, he'd likely be fourth on […]

Lourdes Gurriel Beginning Rehab Assignment Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (ankle, knee) is starting his rehab assignment with Double-A New Hampshire on Saturday. Gurriel could return to the team sometime next week if he can avoid any setbacks. The 24-year-old has held his own through 143 major league at-bats, hitting .322 with seven home runs and 22 RBI. He […]

Jerad Eickhoff To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (shoulder, wrist) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday and will throw around 75 pitches. He will then make another rehab start at Triple-A either Friday or Saturday. He is eyeing a return in September. Eickhoff hasn't pitched at all in the majors this year, […]

Josh Allen Not A Lock For Starting Job

ESPN.com's Mike Rodak believes it's too early to consider Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen a "lock" to start in Week 1 now that AJ McCarron (shoulder) is out with a broken collarbone. The call still comes down to head coach Sean McDermott, who has a high opinion of Nathan Peterman. Peterman had a solid […]