Alex Blandino Has Reconstructive Knee Surgery

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Alex Blandino (knee) underwent reconstructive surgery on his ACL and MCL in his right knee on Monday and is expected to be out for six to eight months. Blandino was injured on a slide last Friday. He was more of a utility bench bat for the Reds and was batting only […]

Brandon McCarthy Has Been Throwing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) has been throwing but still isn't 100 percent, according to manager Brian Snitker. "He’s throwing to keep his arm (fit), but he’s just playing catch. The knee’s still not 100 percent to where he can get up there and start torquing it on the mound," Snitker said. The […]

Avisail Garcia Scratched From Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (illness) has been scratched from the lineup on Monday. Leury Garcia is starting in right field and is hitting sixth against Angels starter Jaime Barria. Garcia could be a DFS sleeper Monday night. He's batting a respectable .282 with four home runs, 21 RBI and 10 stolen bases over […]

Eli Rogers To Visit With Browns

Free-agent wide receiver Eli Rogers left his visit with the Chiefs without a deal and will now visit with the Cleveland Browns, according to a source. Rogers played under current Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley the last three years with Pittsburgh. The speedy receiver had surgery on his ACL in January and isn't even a […]

Jose Bautista, Devin Mesoraco Receiving Interest

New York Mets outfielder Jose Bautista and catcher Devin Mesoraco are receiving trade interest. Both players will be free agents after this year, so they won't fetch much in any trade. Joey Bats has picked it up a bit since landing with the Mets, hitting .235 with five home runs and 22 RBI in 51 […]

Carlos Martinez To Throw This Week

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (oblique) will throw a side session during the series against the Reds this week to see if he can return and start against the Rockies next week. Martinez injured himself in his first start of the second half last Thursday, but he's not expected to miss much time. […]

Daniel Gossett Remains Shut Down

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Gossett (elbow) remains in shutdown mode after he suffered a setback on his rehab assignment. There remains no timetable for his return, and you shouldn't hold out hope for him in the second half. Gossett hasn't pitched since June 3 in the big leagues and had a 5.18 ERA, 1.36 […]

Matt Joyce Resumes Baseball Activities

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) resumed baseball activities on Monday. Joyce will turn 34 soon and doesn't appear to be close to a return. He was hitting just .203 with seven home runs and 13 RBI in 192 at-bats. Joyce is really only an option in deep AL-only leagues when the A's are facing […]

Frankie Montas To Start Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will be recalled to start against the Rangers on Tuesday. The right-hander has pitched well for the A's when he's been called on, going 5-2 with a 3.35 ERA and 1.39 WHIP, but he's only striking out 5.6 hitters per nine innings, limiting his fantasy ceiling. Stream at your […]

Malcolm Mitchell Has Surgery On Knee

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) had a procedure on his knee on Monday and isn't expected to be on the field for the start of training camp, according to a source. Mitchell's 2018 season could be in jeopardy after he missed all of last year with knee issues as well. He was […]

Chris Thompson Avoids PUP

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (leg) has avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. "I'm feeling pretty good right now, I will start practicing w/ the guys from day one but just taking it slowly....the focus is to really be ready by that first regular season game," Thompson said. He […]

Garrett Cooper Out 2-4 Weeks

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (hand) will see a hand specialist later this week but is expected to miss a minimum of two to four weeks due to a hand injury, according to a source. It's believed to be related to the injury that kept him out for months earlier this year. Cooper was hitting […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Have Surgery Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. (thumb) will undergo season-ending surgery to fix an avulsion fracture in his left thumb on Tuesday. The expected recovery timeline is six to eight weeks, which means he should have time to prepare for winter ball. Tatis was the third overall prospect in baseball this year, so […]

Mike Soroka Weeks Away From Throwing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (shoulder) is still at least a couple of weeks away from being cleared to throw. The further he's pushed back, the more likely it is that he won't make it back this season. Soroka was decent in his first taste of major league action this year, going 2-1 with […]

Arodys Vizcaino Weeks From Throwing

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is two to three weeks away from throwing, but the team still expects him to return this year. When exactly Vizcaino will return is unknown, but the longer he's out the happier the owners of A.J. Minter are. The Braves are looking for more […]

Ozzie Albies Expected To Return Thursday

Atlanta Braves infield prospect Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday. Infielder Charlie Culberson continues to fill in for Albies in the meantime. The young phenom has been out since tweaking his hamstring on Friday, but the injury isn't serious enough to land him on the disabled list. Be ready […]

Manny Machado To Play Third With Justin Turner Out

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado will play third base until Justin Turner (groin) returns from the disabled list. It's great for Machado's fantasy value going into next year, as this should allow him to retain both third base and shortstop eligibility. With Machado at third, Chris Taylor can move back to shortstop. Max Muncy […]

Patriots Placing Kenny Britt On PUP

The New England Patriots have put wide receiver Kenny Britt (hamstring) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. Britt dealt with a minor hamstring injury during the offseason program but is expected to be fine for the start of the regular season. Britt was a bust in Cleveland before landing in […]

Addison Reed To Face Hitters Tuesday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Addison Reed (elbow) will face hitters in live batting practice on Tuesday. Reed has been making mechanical tweaks in hopes that he can rebound from his 4.83 ERA and 1.44 WHIP when he returns. He should return to a setup role, but until he shows better results, he shouldn't be owned […]

Justin Turner Placed On DL, Alex Verdugo Recalled

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Justin Turner (groin) on the 10-day disabled list with a right groin strain and recalled outfield prospect Alex Verdugo from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Turner's 2018 season has been marred by injuries after his breakout in 2017. It's likely he'll be […]

Cardinals Put Jermaine Gresham On PUP List

The Arizona Cardinals placed tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. Gresham is a candidate to open the season on the PUP, too, which means he'd miss the first six weeks. Either way, Ricky Seals-Jones is expected to be the team's main pass-catching tight end this […]

Malcolm Mitchell On The Trade Block

The New England Patriots are seeking a trade partner for wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell, according to sources. Mitchell had 32 catches in his rookie season in 2016, but knee issues have kept him out since, and he is likely on the roster bubble this summer, even with Julian Edelman slated to miss the first four […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Could Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (oblique) said he is feeling better and could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Yankees. He could be available off the bench on Monday. The Rays just called up infield prospect Willy Adames on Sunday, so the young shortstop could be headed right back to the minors […]

Zach Davies Throwing Live Batting Practice

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (back, shoulder) is set to throw live batting practice on Monday. Davies hasn't pitched in a major league game May 29 and will likely need at least several rehab outings before he's cleared to rejoin the rotation. The Brewers can't wait for his return, as Brent Suter (elbow) is […]

Clint Frazier Has Post-Concussion Migraines

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (head) is dealing with post-concussion migraines and was placed on the 10-day disabled list. Frazier has dealt with head injuries off and on this year, so the Yankees will be extremely careful with their outfield prospect. It's a shame, since he was a trade candidate given how crowded the […]

Jason Vargas To Come Off DL And Start Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) will come off the disabled list to start against the Pirates on Friday. He was originally scheduled to pitch Tuesday, but a rainout on Sunday against the Yankees pushed everyone in the rotation back. Vargas has been atrocious for the Mets in nine starts this year, going […]

Marco Estrada Making Rehab Start Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (gluteus) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. Assuming he doesn't have any setbacks, Estrada should be cleared to rejoin the team's rotation. He's been up and down this year with a 4.72 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in 89 2/3 innings. Estrada is […]

Jerick McKinnon Could Reach 1,500 Yards From Scrimmage

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has a blend of strength, speed, quickness and catching ability and should be able to provide around 1,500 yards from scrimmage in head coach Kyle Shanahan's system in his first year in San Fran. McKinnon ran for 570 yards and had 421 yards receiving in Minnesota in 2017 […]

Kevin Pillar Working Out Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar (shoulder) is doing some throwing and running on Monday. He was injured on July 14 and was initially expected to miss around six weeks. Pillar is making good progress, but he still won't be back for a while. He's hitting .247 with eight home runs, 37 RBI and 11 […]

Phillies Exploring Bench Bats, Infield Help

The Philadelphia Phillies are exploring bench bats and upgrades to the left side of their infield. Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, Marlins utility man Derek Dietrich and Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar could all be options. Cabrera and Dietrich have been excellent for fantasy owners this year, while Escobar also hasn't been shabby with a .272 average […]