Josh James Could Make Spot Start This Year

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said that pitching prospect Josh James could make a spot start this season. He will be placed on the 40-man roster eventually in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. James has gotten up to 100 mph with his fastball this year and is ranked as the […]

Jose Altuve Could Be Back Tuesday

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said "it is not out of the realm of possibility" that second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) comes off the disabled list on Tuesday to face the Mariners. The Astros could really use their best player back as they battle with the A's for first place in the division. Altuve […]

Ben Garland Likely Out This Week

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Ben Garland has an undisclosed strain and is likely to be out this week. It doesn't sound like this is a significant injury, so Garland should be fine heading into the regular season opener. He's been one of the more successful offensive guards in the NFL.

Zack Martin Has Hyperextended Knee

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl right guard Zack Martin (knee) suffered a hyperextended left knee in the preseason game on Saturday and will undergo an MRI exam on Sunday, according to a source. Head coach Jason Garrett said the team's medical staff was "somewhat optimistic based on the initial observation." Martin has not missed a game […]

Nick Perry To Be Activated Off PUP

The Green Bay Packers expect linebacker Nick Perry (ankle) to be activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday. He has been out since arriving to training camp after having offseason surgery. Perry might struggle to be at full strength for Week 1, but he'll be a regular contributor on defense in 2018 […]

Ameer Abdullah Has Improved Ball Security

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said running back Ameer Abdullah has made strides in his ball security despite fumbling twice on Friday in the preseason game. Abdullah fumbled a handoff on the second offensive play and muffed a kickoff later in the first half, but the team recovered both fumbles. In 2015, Abdullah lost […]

Didi Gregorius Injures Heel

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) left the game early on Sunday with a bruised left heel and will go to the hospital for more tests. Gregorius had a single, run scored and RBI in his lone plate appearance Sunday. He's been great for fantasy owners in all leagues this year, hitting .270 with […]

Touki Toussaint Likely To Rejoin Rotation This Week

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Touki Toussaint is expected to rejoin the rotation and start Thursday or Friday against the Marlins. The high-upside arm was great in his major league debut against the same Marlins on Aug. 13, allowing just one run while walking two and fanning four in six innings for a win. He has […]

Yu Darvish To Undergo MRI

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) will undergo an MRI exam after feeling pain in his arm after he warmed up for the second inning in his minor league rehab outing. He said the pain was similar to what he felt after his last rehab start in June. This is […]

Redskins To Host Adrian Peterson

The Washington Redskins will host free-agent running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, according to sources. The Redskins are looking for more bodies at the position with rookie Derrius Guice (knee) out for the season and Samaje Perine (ankle) and Byron Marshall (ankle) also sidelined. Peterson would be an intriguing option to push Rob Kelley for […]

AJ McCarron Going For Second Opinion

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) is going for a second opinion, as tests on his broken collarbone were "not totally conclusive." McCarron was injured in the team's second preseason game last week. While he might not have to miss as much time depending on the tests, his injury gives […]

Richard Rodgers Week-To-Week

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers (knee) is being listed as week-to-week with a knee injury he suffered in the last preseason game. Rodgers is third on the depth chart behind Zach Ertz and rookie Dallas Goedert, so he can be ignored in fantasy.

Nick Foles To Practice Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) is fine and will return to practice on Sunday, according to head coach Doug Pederson. Foles was injured in the preseason game last week, but it obviously didn't keep him out for long. With Carson Wentz (knee) questionable for Week 1, Foles is a huge security blanket for the […]

Nelson Agholor, Corey Clement Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (leg) and running back Corey Clement (leg) are both listed as day-to-day. Both players should be fine for the regular season opener in a few weeks. Agholor set career highs in targets (95), catches (62), yards (768) and touchdowns (eight) in 2017. It could be hard for Agholor to […]

Sam Darnold Likely To Start This Week

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold received the bulk of the repetitions at practice on Sunday and is the likely starter for the third preseason game this week. Barring a bad performance this week, ESPN New York's Rich Cimini gets the impression that Darnold is the leading candidate to start in Week 1. Darnold […]

Kenny Stills Expected To Practice This Week

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (ankle) is expected to return to practice this week, according to head coach Adam Gase. Stills is more of a boom-or-bust deep threat, but he could be more consistent in the offense this year with target-hog Jarvis Landry gone. Stills has a chance to rise on draft boards with […]

Demaryius Thomas Sat Out With Wrist Issue

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (wrist) didn't play in the preseason game on Saturday due to a sore wrist. The injury doesn't appear to be very serious at all, and the Broncos were likely just playing it cautious with their No. 1 receiver. Thomas had a bad year in […]

Matt Joyce To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday. The veteran left-handed hitter has played in just 63 games this year due to back woes and has hit a dreadful .203 with seven home runs and 13 RBI. He could become an option off the bench and against right-handed pitchers to […]

Orlando Scandrick Signs With Chiefs

Free-agent cornerback Orlando Scandrick signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, according to a source informed of the situation. Scandrick was released by the Redskins last week when they decided to go younger at the position. He played in just 11 games due to a back injury in 2017 […]

Seahawks Tried To Trade For Jacoby Brissett

The Seattle Seahawks attempted to trade for Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett and offered a second-round pick, which the Colts declined. Owner Jim Irsay said early this month that the team wouldn't be parting with Brissett. Colts starter Andrew Luck looks to be close to full healthy after missing all of last year with […]

Redskins Meeting With Jamaal Charles

The Washington Redskins are meeting with free-agent running back Jamaal Charles on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 31-year-old had 69 carries for 296 yards (4.3 yards per carry) in his one season with Denver in 2017 and has been a fantasy afterthought. Washington is desperate for some depth with rookie Derrius Guice […]

Bengals Release George Iloka

The Cincinnati Bengals released safety George Iloka on Sunday. He had started every game he played in since 2013, and this was purely a financial decision, as he was due $5.3 million in salary and roster bonuses this year. Iloka's release is a good sign that rookie Jeremy Bates will enter a starting role.

Yu Darvish May Have Suffered Setback

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) left his rehab start after just one inning on Sunday after something happened in warmups in between innings. It's an ominous sign, but we won't know more until he undergoes tests. Darvish was finally making progress from an elbow injury that has kept him out since May 20. […]

Bartolo Colon Could Start Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (back) is doing some long toss on Sunday and could start on Monday against the A's after being scratched from his start Sunday. The ageless wonder hasn't really helped fantasy owners with his 7-10 record, 5.19 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and weak 5.0 K/9 over 24 outings (22 starts). He'd […]

Addison Russell Still Bothered By Hand Injury

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes shortstop Addison Russell (hand) is still bothered by a hand injury. "I know the hand (knuckle) is bothering him more than he's saying. I know that. But then again even if he's not doing a whole lot (at the plate) look what he's doing out there (defense)," Maddon said. […]

James Paxton Playing Catch Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (forearm) is playing catch on Sunday. Paxton is on the disabled list but may only have to miss one start after taking a line drive off his arm in his last start. The Mariners ace is 10-5 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and career-high 11.4 K/9 in 24 […]

Dominic Smith Rejoins Mets

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith has rejoined the team as the 26th man against the Phillies on Sunday. Smith has been seeing regular repetitions in the outfield in the minors and was hitting .255/.330/.387 with six home runs in 78 games for Triple-A Las Vegas. He's been a straight bust at the major […]

Steven Wright Could Start Rehab Assignment This Week

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (knee) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this week. However, he's scheduled to pitch strictly in relief when he returns to the Red Sox, which saps any of his potential fantasy value.

Austin Romine Passes Concussion Protocol

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine (head) has passed all of his tests in the concussion protocol. Romine remains out on Sunday but should return to the lineup soon as the main catcher with Gary Sanchez (groin) still sidelined. Romine is worth a spot in two-catcher leagues in a potent offense while he's playing regularly. […]

Scott Schebler To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola on Monday, and his goal is to return from the disabled list on Thursday. Schebler should return to everyday playing time with Adam Duvall now with the Braves. The left-handed slugger had 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 266 at-bats, […]