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Jacob Wilson Close To Rejoining The A's
The Oakland Athletics optioned infielder Darell Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas after Sunday's game, with the logical assumption being that top prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is ready to rejoin the major-league club. Wilson, 22, has played the field, completed a full nine innings and looks to be ready after injuring his hamstring in his MLB […]
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Ezequiel Tovar Likely To Play On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (hernia), who was given Monday against the Miami Marlin off as he battles through a sports hernia, is likely to play on Tuesday at Coors Field. We now have a little more insight to why Tovar has struggled so much in the month of August. Those struggles could continue, too, […]
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Brenton Doyle May Need Another Few Days Off
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that outfielder Brenton Doyle (leg) may need another day or two off after he was a late scratch on Monday against the Miami Marlins due to leg soreness. Doyle should be considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers should be prepared to keep him on their benches for another couple of […]
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Michael Siani To Begin Rehab Assignment On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani (oblique) will play five innings in center field on Tuesday for Triple-A Memphis as he begins his minor-league rehab assignment. Siani was cleared to play in games again after taking part in a live batting practice session at Busch Field on Monday before the game against the San Diego […]
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Lance Lynn To Make Rehab Start On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn (knee) is scheduled to make a minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Memphis. It means that Lynn got through another successful live batting practice session on Monday in which he was scheduled to throw around 75 pitches. The veteran 37-year-old will throw around 80 to 85 pitches on […]
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Steven Matz To Make Another Rehab Start On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (back) will make what the team hopes is one final minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday when the RedBirds visit Iowa. Manager Oliver Marmol said Matz's target will be around 90 pitches, the same as his previous start. He allowed four runs (one homer) on nine hits, […]
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Willson Contreras Doesn't Need Surgery
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (finger) will not need surgery on his broken finger, according to manager Oliver Marmol. However, Contreras will be no impact for three weeks. The Cardinals have five weeks left in the regular season. The door is open for a return, but Contreras has no room for a setback along […]
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Jacob Amaya Claimed By White Sox, Nick Senzel Designated For Assignment
The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that they claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Houston Astros and designated infielder Nick Senzel for assignment in a corresponding move. The club also recalled left-hander Sammy Peralta and infielder Bryan Ramos from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned left-hander Ky Bush to Charlotte. Amaya will report to […]
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Rays Recall Erasmo Ramirez On Monday
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Erasmo Ramirez from Triple-A Durham on Monday and optioned left-hander Jacob Lopez to Durham in a corresponding move. This will be Ramirez's second stint in the big leagues for the Rays this year, but he hasn't pitched for the Rays since May 21. The 34-year-old veteran Nicaraguan went 3-0 […]
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Blue Jays Could Call Up Jake Bloss In September
The Toronto Blue Jays could choose to call up right-handed pitching prospect Jake Bloss when rosters expand in September and employ a six-man starting rotation for the final month of the season. Bloss, who was acquired from the Houston Astros in the Yusei Kikuchi deal at the end of July, has made three starts for […]
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Christian Scott Could Throw Off A Mound Soon
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Christian Scott (elbow) has been playing catch for more than a week and could move to throwing off a mound soon. It's important for Scott and the Mets that he return to the big leagues this season to get a sense of how his elbow feels heading into the […]
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Tylor Megill The Favorite To Join Mets Rotation
New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill is the strong front-runner to join the team's starting rotation in Paul Blackburn's (hand, wrist) spot, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Megill's first turn in the rotation will come on Thursday on the road against the hosting Arizona Diamondback, which won't be ideal for deep-league streaming purposes. The 29-year-old […]
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Brett Baty Likely Done For The Season
New York Met third baseman Brett Baty (finger) is likely done for the rest of the 2024 season after breaking his left index finger while playing in the minors. Baty had a chance to be part of the team's September roster at the big-league level by the end of his week, but instead he's out […]
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Ryan Pressly Throws Live Batting Practice
Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly (back) threw live batting practice on Monday as he recovers from a lower-back strain. Pressly threw another bullpen session on Saturday in Baltimore and remains on track to return from the 15-day injured list when he's eligible on Thursday. He tried to pitch through a back strain for two weeks […]
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Padres Sign Elias Diaz To Minor-League Deal
The San Diego Padres signed catcher Elias Diaz to a minor-league contract on Monday, according to sources. Diaz will report to Triple-A El Paso and will provide the Friars with extra catching depth behind Kyle Higashioka and Luis Campusano to close out the 2024 season. Diaz was a first-time All-Star in 2023 and also won […]
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Jedrick Wills Jr. Activated From PUP List
The Cleveland Browns activated left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday after he cleared his physical. In addition to Wills, right tackle Jack Conklin (knee), cornerback Greg Newsome II (hamstring), defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) and safety D'Anthony Bell (shin) also came off the PUP list, giving […]
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Still No Decision On Jonathon Brooks
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said the team has to make a decision on whether to put rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the regular season. Brooks hasn't practiced since being selected in the second round of the NFL draft in April. At this point, […]
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Jacoby Brissett's Injury Not Considered Serious
New England Patriots veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) left the team's preseason finale early on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders after his opening drive, but he could have returned if needed, according to head coach Jerod Mayo. It's an injury that shouldn't keep Brissett from being available for the Week 1 regular-season opener against […]
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DJ Reader Removed From PUP List
The Detroit Lions removed defensive lineman DJ Reader (quadriceps) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday, the team announced. Reader now has a shot to be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Rams after initially targeting a Week 2 return. It will all depend on how much he […]
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Ernest Jones IV Did Not Request A Trade
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that linebacker Ernest Jones IV did not request a trade and that the situation is ongoing. Jones was absent from training camp practice on Monday after the team granted him permission to seek a trade on Sunday. The Rams are ready to move on from the 24-year-old, […]
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Dalvin Cook To Visit With Cowboys
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook is flying to Dallas on Monday night for a visit with the Cowboys, according to sources. Unlike a year ago when Cook was rehabbing from shoulder surgery, he has been hitting the weights all offseason and said he feels the best he has in years. Cook looked washed […]
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Chase Edmonds Placed On Season-Ending Injured Reserve
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds (undisclosed) is being placed on the season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. Meanwhile, wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (undisclosed) will go on IR-designated to return and will be eligible to come back after missing the first four games of the season. Edmonds will miss all of 2024 after missing all […]
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Marquise Brown Still Not Practicing
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (shoulder) was present at Monday's training camp practice but wasn't participating on the field. Brown suffered a sternoclavicular injury in the team's preseason opener on Aug. 10 and was given an initial timeline of four to six weeks, so his availability for the Week 1 regular-season opener on […]
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Christian Kirk Will Practice This Week
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that wide receiver Christian Kirk (calf) is feeling good and will return to practice this week. A mild calf injury has kept Kirk off the practice field at training camp for around two weeks, but the 27-year-old will return this week and should have plenty of time to […]
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Jaylen Waddle Wearing Non-Contact Jersey At Practice
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) was back at training camp practice on Monday and was wearing a non-contact jersey. It's good news that Waddle is back on the practice field, but it appears the Dolphins are easing him back in. With just under two weeks to go until the Week 1 regular-season opener, […]
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Luis Gil Throws Bullpen Session
New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (back) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. The Yankees are now deciding whether Gil will throw a live batting practice session or appear in a minor-league rehab game. Manager Aaron Boone said it's possible it could be a minimum stay on the 15-day injured list for Gil. The 26-year-old […]
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Byron Buxton "Getting Closer" To Rehab Assignment
Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is "getting closer" to a minor-league rehab assignment but is "not there yet." Baldelli doesn't expect it to be a long rehab assignment, but the expectation is that Buxton will be sent to the minors for at least a few games. It means that […]
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Devin Williams Dealing With Shoulder Injury
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that closer Devin Williams (shoulder) is dealing with a left-shoulder injury. "He got up this morning and his left shoulder, he didn't feel right," Murphy said. The Brewers had the day off on Monday, so it's unclear if the injury to Williams' non-throwing shoulder will require him to be […]
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Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle On 10-Day Injured List
The Baltimore Orioles placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 23) on Monday with a sprained left wrist. The earliest Mountcastle can return to the O's is on Sept. 2. In a corresponding move, Baltimore recalled infielder Livan Soto from Triple-A Norfolk. Mountcastle injured his left wrist sliding […]
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Antonio Senzatela Moving Rehab To Double-A
Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) tossed three scoreless innings for High-A Spokane in his second minor-league rehab outing on Friday, giving up two hits and striking out four against Hillsboro. Manager Bud Black said that Senzatela's next outing will be for Double-A Hartford during the week of Aug. 25. In his two outings with […]
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