Dustin Fowler Promoted, Frankie Montas Optioned

The Oakland Athletics promoted outfielder Dustin Fowler from the minors on Friday and optioned starting pitcher Frankie Montas in a corresponding move. Montas didn't fare so well in his first start in the rotation since replacing the injured Sean Manaea, although he could make some starts down the stretch for the A's. Montas' fantasy value […]

Bartolo Colon Listed As Sunday Starter

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (back) will come off the disabled list and start on Sunday against the Twins. Despite the attractive matchup, Big Sexy hasn't been a reliable streaming pitcher for fantasy owners all year. The 45-year-old is 7-11 with a 5.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and terrible 5.0 K/9 in 25 outings (23 […]

Brewers Considering Gio Gonzalez

The Milwaukee Brewers are discussing trading for Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez. The left-hander has cleared revocable trade waivers and can be dealt to any team by Friday evening. Gonzalez has really struggled since the All-Star break and has been a pitcher to avoid for fantasy purposes for a while. A move to hitter-friendly […]

Marcell Ozuna Expected To Return Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (shoulder) is expected to return from the disabled list when rosters expand on Saturday, but he could be limited to pinch-hitting duty for a couple of days. It looks like the Cardinals will ease Ozuna back into action with Tyler O'Neill playing well of late. Ozuna should remain owned […]

Several Teams Discussing Josh Donaldson

The New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals are having trade discussions for Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson as the trade deadline nears on Friday, according to sources. Donaldson has cleared trade waivers, and it looks increasingly likely that he'll be dealt Friday evening. He's been hurt for most […]

Brewers Sign Emilio Bonifacio

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent infielder Emilio Bonifacio on Friday and are assigning him to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Bonifacio last played in the big leagues in 2017 with the Braves, hitting .132 with no homers and three RBI. That tells you about all you need to know about him.

Justin Bour Hits Off Tee Friday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Justin Bour (oblique) hit off a tee on Friday and should be ready to come off the disabled list on Sunday (when he's eligible) or shortly after, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Bour won't play much down the stretch for the contending Phillies and will be just a left-handed power bat […]

Michael Wacha To Throw Bullpen Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday after he was pulled from his recent rehab start early due to fatigue. General manager John Mozeliak acknowledged that Wacha's latest setback will make it hard for him to build up enough arm strength to where he can carry a […]

Jason Heyward Heading For DL

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hamstring) will head to the disabled list unless the game is rained out on Friday. Rosters expand on Saturday. Heyward injured himself diving for a ball in the outfield on Thursday. Either way, he will have to miss some time. He's surprised a bit with his bat this year, hitting […]

Kris Bryant, Addison Russell To Come Off DL Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said the team will activate both third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) and shortstop Addison Russell (finger) from the disabled list on Saturday. Bryant is expected to start. Bryant has just 11 homers this year but should be immediately re-inserted into fantasy lineups. He could be the difference for his owners […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Sprained Thumb

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) sprained his left thumb on Tuesday and remains out of the lineup on Friday. The team is listing him as day-to-day for now, but don't be surprised if he misses another game or two this weekend. Cam Gallagher is starting behind the dish on Friday and is hitting […]

Vikings Letting Tavarres King Go

The Minnesota Vikings are waiving wide receiver Tavarres King (leg) on Friday with an injury designation. King had a career-high 18 receptions for 240 yards and the first three touchdowns of his NFL career in eight games with the Giants in 2017. Even if he would've made the final roster in Minnesota, he wouldn't have been […]

Eli Rogers Expected To Start On PUP List

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (knee) is expected to begin the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. Rogers is also facing a one-game suspension for a substance-abuse violation. He hasn't practiced all preseason and wouldn't be able to return until after Week 6. Rogers can be ignored […]

Joey Rickard Recalled From Minors

The Baltimore Orioles recalled outfielder Joey Rickard from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and designated outfielder Craig Gentry for assignment in a corresponding move. Rickard has hit just .227/.288/.420 on the season with seven home runs and 21 RBI in 150 at-bats. He's not much of a fantasy option down the stretch and will be in […]

Daniel Norris Coming Off DL To Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said starting pitcher Daniel Norris (groin) will come off the disabled list on Saturday to start against the Yankees. Norris hasn't made an appearance in the big leagues since a start on April 29 against the Orioles. The left-hander is 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 10.6 K/9 […]

Josh James To Debut Saturday

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said pitching prospect Josh James will be called up from Triple-A Fresno to make his major league debut against the Angels on Saturday. James, the team's No. 6 prospect, has gone 6-4 with a 3.23 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 171 strikeouts in 114 1/3 innings over 23 games (21 starts) […]

Shane Vereen Going On IR

New Orleans Saints running back Shane Vereen (hand) will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to a source. Vereen apparently injured his hand in the preseason finale, and it's serious enough to put him on the IR. A former second-round pick by the Patriots in 2011, Vereen didn't do much in his three years with […]

Sean Reid-Foley To Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Sean Reid-Foley will be called up when rosters expand this weekend and will start on Sunday against the Marlins. Reid-Foley has made two starts for Toronto this year, allowing nine earned runs in 9 1/3 frames against the Royals and Yankees, walking six and striking out nine. The right-hander has […]

Arodys Vizcaino To Make Rehab Appearance Sunday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) will pitch for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Vizcaino has been out the entire second half, but he had a 1.65 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 and 15 saves before his injury. The Braves will probably want him closing again, but they'll likely ease him back into the ninth […]

Andrew Miller Could Throw Sunday Or Monday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (shoulder) could resume throwing on Sunday or Monday. Miller's season has been a disappointing one due to injuries, and he hasn't been his dominant self as a result. He has a 3.38 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 33 strikeouts in just 24 innings on the year. The left-hander should be […]

Trevor Bauer To Be Re-Evaluated Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (leg) will be re-evaluated on Saturday. Bauer is dealing with a stress fracture in his leg and may not be able to pitch for the rest of the year. His fantasy owners should continue to hang onto him just in case, though, as he was having a Cy Young […]

Yankees Optimistic Aaron Judge Will Return This Year

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he is "very optimistic" that outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) will return this year, but there still remains no timetable for his return. Judge has been out since July 26 since suffering a wrist fracture, and he doesn't appear close to a return since he still can't swing a […]

Chris Manhertz Coming Off PUP

Carolina Panthers tight end Chris Manhertz (foot) passed his physical and has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Manhertz will be the third tight end on the depth chart behind Greg Olsen and rookie Ian Thomas. He can be avoided in all fantasy leagues.

Michael Floyd Being Released

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Floyd has been released on Friday, according to a source. Floyd posted a 1,000-yard season with the Cardinals in his second year in the NFL in 2013. A DUI arrest in 2016 ended his time in Arizona and has really been the downfall in his career so far, as […]

Dolphins Releasing Gavin Escobar

The Miami Dolphins are releasing tight end Gavin Escobar on Friday. Escobar was competing for a roster spot behind rookie Mike Gesicki, MarQueis Gray and AJ Derby. The former second-round pick of the Cowboys didn't play at all in the NFL in 2017.

49ers Release Aldrick Robinson

The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Aldrick Robinson on Friday, according to a league source. Robinson had spent time with head coach Kyle Shanahan previously with the Redskins and Browns. The 29-year-old had just 19 catches for 260 yards and two touchdowns in his lone season with the Niners in 2017.

Troy Fumagalli A Candidate For IR

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Troy Fumagalli (hernia) is a candidate to start the season on Injured Reserve after missing all of the preseason. The former Wisconsin Badger was taken in the fifth round by the Broncos. He could be a candidate to return around midseason, but he obviously won't be on the fantasy radar. […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Not Be September Call-Up

The Chicago White Sox will not be calling up top prospect Eloy Jimenez in September. That's been the expectation all along, even though MLB's No. 3 overall prospect has hit .341/.387/.583 with 22 long balls, 63 runs scored and 75 RBI in 105 games with Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte. He'll surely be a starter […]

Saints Cutting Brandon Tate

The New Orleans Saints are cutting wide receiver Brandon Tate on Friday, according to a source. In a crowded receiver room, Tate had been competing with the likes of Austin Carr, Tommylee Lewis, Michael Floyd, rookie Keith Kirkwood and Tanner McEvoy. Tate had just 14 catches in the last two years combined with the Bills.

Browns Cut Jeff Janis

The Cleveland Browns cut wide receiver Jeff Janis on Friday. Janis wasn't expected to make the final 53-man roster, so this doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 27-year-old had only 17 catches for 200 yards and one touchdown in his four seasons with the Packers.