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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Will Need Offseason Surgery
Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) remains on the injured list with turf toe, but he has rejoined the team on their three-city road trip and is hitting, playing catch and doing running and jumping drills to test his toes. He said he will need offseason surgery on his toe, and he's using a... Read More
Eury Perez Could Be Sent To Minors Soon
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Eury Perez could be optioned to the minors when left-hander Trevor Rogers (biceps) returns from the injured list in the next week. Perez has been outstanding so far in his first six major-league starts, going 3-1 with a 2.17 ERA (4.34 FIP), 1.21 WHIP, 13 walks and 30 strikeouts in... Read More
Jacob deGrom Has Successful Tommy John Surgery
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) had successful Tommy John surgery on Monday to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow, according to manager Bruce Bochy. The typical recovery time for the procedure is 12-14 months. The Rangers signed deGrom to a five-year, $185 million deal in free agency last winter after he... Read More
Parker Washington Expected To Play In Slot
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Parker Washington, who was taken in the sixth round (185th overall) in this year's NFL draft, is expected to play in the slot in Jacksonville. He was sidelined for a little bit this offseason due to an ankle injury suffered at the end of his college season in 2022, but... Read More
Tank Bigsby Will Have Opportunity To Become No. 2 Back
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Tank Bigsby, who was selected in the third round (88th overall) in this year's NFL draft, lives up to his "Tank" nickname at 6-foot and 213 pounds. Bigsby will have plenty of opportunity to quickly become the team's primary backup to Travis Etienne Jr. and could even out-touch him in... Read More
Brenton Strange Needs Time To Develop
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie tight end Brenton Strange (undisclosed), who was taken in the second round (61st overall) of this year's NFL draft, has been a full participant in organized team activities since suffering a minor injury on the last day of rookie minicamp. Strange has stood out a couple of times, but it will take... Read More
Kalif Raymond Becoming Important Player For Lions
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond has become an important player for the Lions in his last two seasons as both a receiver and punt returner. He continues to work hard this offseason and has been staying late after practices to get in extra work. Raymond had 48 catches for 576 yards and four touchdowns... Read More
Kenny Pickett Says Offense Is Ahead Of Schedule
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett said during organized team activities that the offense is ahead of schedule heading into his first full season as the starter under center. The Steelers invested heavily in free agency and the draft to give Pickett more tools to spark a big jump for an offense that showed steady improvement... Read More
Sean Tucker Expected To Return For Training Camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Sean Tucker (undisclosed) is still sitting out of offseason practices, but he's expected to return at the end of July when training camp begins. It's unknown exactly what is bothering the undrafted free agent, but apparently he'll be ready to go this summer. The 21-year-old's draft stock cratered when... Read More
James Robinson Waived Due To Injuries
The New England Patriots released running back James Robinson on Monday because of injuries. The veteran running back couldn't stay on the field during offseason workouts, according to a source. Robinson's career has taken a turn for the worse since he suffered a torn Achilles in December of 2021. He came out of nowhere as... Read More
Mac Jones Out-Dueling Bailey Zappe At Minicamp
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was feeling it on the first day of mandatory minicamp on Monday and was extremely accurate to start practice, hitting 25 straight passes. Jones went 10-for-12 in 11-on-11 drills on Monday. He also went a perfect 21-for-21 in 7-on-7 drills, and he spread the ball around to 10 different... Read More
Nothing Imminent With Titans, DeAndre Hopkins
The meeting between the Tennessee Titans and free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins apparently went well, but no deal was struck on Monday, according to sources. Hopkins left the team's facility Monday afternoon after spending hours with the players and staff. He's expected to take more visits with interested teams, including the New England Patriots this... Read More
Jon Gray Scratched From Tuesday's Start With Blister
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that starting pitcher Jon Gray (finger) will be scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels due to a blister. The move is mostly precautionary to prevent a bigger injury, and he's not expected to need a stint on the injured list. It's unknown... Read More
Marcell Ozuna Leaves After Hit By Pitch Monday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hand) was removed from Monday's game early against the Detroit Tigers after getting hit by a pitch on the hand/wrist. It didn't look great when Atlanta's medical staff was evaluating him, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until we know more about his condition. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud replaced Ozuna... Read More
Patriots Waive James Robinson
The New England Patriots waived running back James Robinson on Monday. Robinson won't even make it to training camp with New England after signing a two-year deal in the offseason. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent made a name for himself immediately in his rookie year with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020 with 1,070 rushing... Read More
Matt Vierling Back In Tigers Lineup
Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (back) has returned from the 10-day injured list and is starting in center field and batting sixth in Monday's lineup against Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton. Vierling played in two minor-league rehab games over the weekend with Triple-A Toledo and is now ready to return to a pretty regular outfield... Read More
Dairon Blanco Called Up By Royals
The Kansas City Royals selected outfielder Dairon Blanco's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Monday and designated outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. for assignment in a corresponding move. Blanco will be making his return to the big leagues after going 2-for-7 with two RBI and a stolen base in five games in his major-league debut in 2022.... Read More
Elias Diaz Returns To Rockies Lineup Monday
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (head) is back behind the plate and is hitting cleanup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. Diaz was removed from Saturday's game early after taking a foul tip to the mask and he sat out of Sunday's series finale, but he'll be back in there... Read More
Justin Lawrence Allows A Run But Picks Up Win
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence wasn't at his best on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, but he was able to pick up his third win of the season. Lawrence entered a tie game in the ninth inning and allowed an unearned run on one hit while walking two and striking out none in... Read More
Penn Murfee To Undergo MRI Exam
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that relief pitcher Penn Murfee (elbow) will have an MRI exam on his right elbow on Monday. It's bad news for Murfee, as he had just come back from an elbow issue that kept him on the injured list for more than five weeks. Depending on the results of... Read More
Sal Frelick Begins Rehab Assignment
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick (thumb) started a minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Friday and has gone 1-for-2 with a double, a run scored and two walks in his first two games. Frelick, the Brewers' No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is attempting to return after having surgery to fix... Read More
Giants Call Up Keaton Winn Monday
The San Francisco Giants recalled right-handed pitching prospect Keaton Winn from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday and optioned right-hander Tristan Beck to Sacramento after Sunday's game in a corresponding move. Winn, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his major-league debut when he gets into a game after going 0-3 with a 4.35... Read More
Mets Sign Luke Voit To Minor-League Deal
The New York Mets signed free-agent first baseman Luke Voit to a minor-league deal on Monday. He will join Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Voit has fallen far since leading the majors with 22 home runs in the COVID-shortened 2020 season with the New York Yankees. He hit just 11 homers the following season and had... Read More
Pete Fairbanks Strikes Out Two In Rehab Outing
Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks (hip) didn't allow a run or a hit while walking none and striking out two in an inning of work in the Florida Complex League on Monday. Fairbanks is likely to need a couple more minor-league rehab appearances before returning from left-hip inflammation. Barring a setback, fantasy managers should... Read More
Angels Sign Daniel Murphy To Minor-League Deal
The Los Angeles Angels signed former New York Mets first baseman Daniel Murphy to a minor-league deal on Monday. Murphy was hitting an impressive .331/.410/.451 with two home runs in Independent baseball for the Long Island Ducks in the Atlantic League. The 38-year-old left-handed hitter has 12 years of big-league experience, but he hasn't played... Read More
Ryan Helsley Placed On 15-Day Injured List
The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed closer Ryan Helsley (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 10) on Monday with a right-forearm strain and recalled right-hander Jake Woodford from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Helsley didn't pitch at all over the weekend against the Cincinnati Reds, and now we know why. Fantasy... Read More
Jackson Chourio Picking It Up In The Minors
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio is starting to heat up at the plate in the minor leagues. In his last 14 games played, Chourio has gone 17-for-58 (.293) with four doubles, two home runs, 10 RBI and seven stolen bases to raise his slash line to .253/.306/.407 with a .713 OPS, 10 doubles, eight... Read More
John Means Plans To Pitch This Year
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (back, elbow), who recently suffered a setback when he injured his back, is feeling good now and plans to pitch in 2023. Means was originally rehabbing from reconstructive elbow surgery in April of last year. "It feels great right now," Means said. "I don't feel it when standing here or... Read More
Pete Fairbanks Beginning Rehab Assignment Monday
Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks (hip) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Monday in the Florida Complex League. Fairbanks is expected to make a few rehab appearances before the Rays activate him from the injured list, so fantasy managers can expect him to return to the big leagues by the end of this... Read More
Royals Sign Matt Beaty To Minor-League Deal Monday
The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent infielders Matt Beaty and Jermaine Palacios to minor-league deals on Monday. Both players will report to Triple-A Omaha this week. Beaty comes to Kansas City after playing in the minors with the San Francisco Giants this year. The 30-year-old left-handed-hitting first baseman played in four games for the Gigantes... Read More