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 […]

Carson Wentz Cleared For 11-On-11 Work

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has been cleared for 11-on-11 drills when the team returns to practice Sunday. Head coach Doug Pederson said Wentz will likely need a full week of 11-on-11 drills before the team is comfortable saying he'll be ready for Week 1. That could start next week. With Wentz's status for […]

Josh Gordon Returns To Browns

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon announced on Saturday that he will be joining the team in training camp. He was away from the team to work on personal issues after he has been suspended multiple times by the league for violations of the substance-abuse policy. General manager John Dorsey said the team would ease […]

David Peralta Was Sick Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta didn't play on Friday due to a stomach bug, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Peralta has been great for fantasy owners this year, hitting .300/.359/.528 with 22 home runs and 64 RBI. His 22 dingers is already a career high, and he'll likely surpass his career high of 78 RBI, […]

Adam Plutko Called Up To Start Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko was called up from Triple-A Columbus to start against the Orioles on Saturday. Reliever Tyler Olson was optioned to Columbus in a corresponding move. In Plutko's six starts for the Tribe in 2018, he's gone 4-2 with a 4.67 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 6.2 K/9 in 34 2/3 innings. […]

Jefry Rodriguez Starting Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez is starting over Tommy Milone against the Marlins on Saturday. Milone will be available out of the bullpen. Rodriguez has made four starts for the Nats this year and has gone 1-1 with a 7.58 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 7.6 K/9 in 19 innings. He's not a great bet […]

AJ McCarron Suffers Broken Collarbone

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) suffered a hairline fracture in his collarbone during the preseason game on Friday against the Browns, according to a source close to McCarron. He was competing for the starting job this preseason but is now a candidate to go on the Injured Reserve-designated to return. […]

Mike Glennon Nursing Forearm Injury

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (forearm) is nursing a forearm injury and did not play in the preseason game on Friday, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Glennon is third on the QB depth chart behind Sam Bradford and rookie Josh Rosen, so he has no fantasy value heading into the 2018 season.

AJ McCarron Injures Shoulder Friday

Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in the preseason game against the Browns on Friday. The team is expected to provide an update on McCarron's status on Saturday. All four of the series McCarron played in on Friday were three-and-outs. Rookie QB Josh Allen replaced him and was 3-for-6 for […]

Garrett Cooper Hitless In Rehab Outing

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) was 0-for-2 with a walk in five innings in left field in his minor league rehab outing on Friday. Cooper has been plagued by injuries this year and has played in only 14 games all season with the Fish. He'll have an opportunity to play first base against […]

Yefry Ramirez To Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Yefry Ramirez will make a start on Sunday against the Indians. Ramirez is a very poor streaming option against the first-place Indians this weekend. The 24-year-old right-hander has gone 1-4 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 40 innings. The strikeout upside is nice, but the matchup is just […]

Eric Lauer To Make Rehab Start Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Eric Lauer (forearm) will make a rehab start with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Saturday. The rookie left-hander has had a roller coaster season for the Friars, going 5-7 with a 5.30 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 over 18 starts. He's likely to rejoin the rotation before the end of […]

Max Fried Makes Rehab Start Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) allowed three earned runs on four hits while walking four and striking out five in 4 1/3 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. It's not the cleanest outing for the young left-hander, but he's closer to rejoining the Braves. Fried was 1-4 with a clean 3.14 ERA, 1.36 […]

Felix Hernandez To Re-Enter Rotation

Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, who was recently demoted to the bullpen for the first time in his illustrious career, will start in James Paxton's place on Monday against the Astros. Paxton isn't expected to be out long, so King Felix might make just one or two more starts maximum before returning to a relief […]

Marco Gonzales Being Pushed Back To Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales will be moved back from Sunday to Wednesday in order to give his arm some rest, according to manager Scott Servais. Gonzales has had a tough month of August in three starts, allowing 15 earned runs on 27 hits (four home runs) in 17 innings. Overall he's still been […]

Zach Davies Has Another Shaky Rehab Outing

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) allowed three hits and four earned runs while walking five and striking out two in 3 2/3 innings (79 pitches) in his latest rehab start for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday. Manager Craig Counsell said the team will talk about the next step for Davies. The right-hander has […]

Eric Thames Leaves Game Early Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (knee) left the game early on Friday with right knee soreness after a collision in the outfield with teammate Lorenzo Cain. Thames was hitless with a strikeout in his only plate appearance before leaving. The severity of his injury is unknown, but don't be surprised if he doesn't play […]

Marcus Stroman May Need Another DL Stint

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) was dealing with a blister issue again during his start on Friday and might need another stint on the disabled list. It wasn't an easy matchup against the Yankees, but Stroman allowed five earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking two […]

Yasiel Puig Appealing Suspension

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is appealing his two-game suspension, although he wasn't in the lineup on Friday night. Puig was suspended for two games for his part in a benches-clearing brawl with the division-rival Giants on Tuesday. He has been pretty useful for fantasy owners in all formats this year in a good […]

Kenley Jansen Says He Feels Great

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) threw again on Friday and said he felt "great." He's hoping to be cleared to pitch on Monday. The Dodgers and fantasy owners desperately want Jansen back. The LA bullpen has struggled in his absence, most notably Scott Alexander in the ninth inning. Until Jansen returns, pitcher Kenta […]

Welington Castillo Has Hit In First Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo went 1-for-4 with a walk and strikeout as the designated hitter in his first rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Castillo is eligible to return on Aug. 23 after his 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension. He'll become the starting catcher and has nice power potential at a weak position […]

Steven Wright Close To Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (knee) has already thrown a few bullpen sessions and could be nearing a rehab assignment. He went on the 10-day disabled list on June 26 after having a cartilage restoration procedure on his left knee last May. When the knuckleballer does return, it'll be in a relief role. He […]

Dustin Pedroia Improving?

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) remains at home in Arizona while he rehabs his injured left knee, but manager Alex Cora said Pedroia "feels that he's improving." The team isn't ruling out a return for Pedroia, but fantasy owners probably should. The veteran has only been able to appear for 11 at-bats […]

Dee Gordon Starting At Shortstop Friday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is making his first start at shortstop on Friday with Jean Segura on paternity leave. However, Gordon is hitting ninth against Dodgers starter Walker Buehler, severely limiting his daily ceiling. Gordon could stay at the position throughout the weekend with Segura away, but he's unlikely to acquire shortstop eligibility […]

Jerry Blevins A Trade Option

The New York Mets have spoken with several teams regarding relief pitcher Jerry Blevins, who hasn't allowed a run with a .301 opponent's OPS in his last 11 outings. However, nothing appears to be imminent. The Dodgers come to mind as a team that could use some relief help without closer Kenley Jansen (heart). Blevins, […]