Diontae Johnson Could Cash In Next Offseason

The Carolina Panthers made no move to extend wide receiver Diontae Johnson after trading for the former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout in March, as they prefer to see whether he emerges as the explosive, coverage-separating pass-catcher that quarterback Bryce Young and the offense lacked in 2023. If Johnson proves he's a difference-maker in his first year […]

Spencer Brown A Candidate For Extension

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown was a question mark heading into last season after a rocky sophomore campaign. But the 2021 third-round pick answered with authority and played every single one of the team's 1,305 offensive snaps. Pro Football Focus charted him for only two more pressures than Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins. […]

Marlon Humphrey Might Not Be Long For Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey still has three years remaining on the contract extension he signed with the team during the 2020 season. The 27-year-old is a three-time Pro Bowler, but he's struggled to stay healthy in two of the last three years and isn't consistently making the impactful plays he did earlier in his […]

Lofty Expectations For Saquon Barkley With The Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have a new offensive coordinator this year in Kellen Moore and will have a new bell-cow running back in Saquon Barkley. It's a big weapon to add to an offense that already includes one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the league in Jalen Hurts. The Eagles could utilize their tight ends […]

Orlando Arcia Out Again Wednesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (tooth) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Wednesday against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Zack Short will make another start at shortstop and will bat in the nine-hole for the Braves against Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks. Arcia is getting an abscessed tooth taken care […]

Brandon Nimmo Back In Starting Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (head) is back in left field and hitting in the two-hole for the Mets on Wednesday as they take on the division-rival Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker in D.C. Nimmo fell at his hotel room on Sunday night and suffered a laceration on his forehead, prompting the Mets […]

Harrison Bader Out On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader (head) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Washington Nationals. Bader crashed into the outfield wall early in Tuesday's contest in D.C. and was removed from the game. The good news is that the 30-year-old passed concussion tests and should be considered day-to-day for […]

J.D. Martinez Back In Action For Mets

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker, serving as the DH and batting third in the order. Martinez missed Tuesday's game due to a sore ankle that was caused by trying new cleats. He said he got […]

Yimi Garcia Throwing Another Bullpen Session

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Wednesday, after which he would need at least one minor-league rehab appearance, according to manager John Schneider. If Wednesday's session goes well, Garcia's next step could be a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old's fantasy stock has gone up despite being […]

Justin Turner Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Turner is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday versus the visiting Houston Astros, and the team has a paternity list move pending for him after his wife went into labor on Wednesday. When Turner is officially placed on the paternity list, he'll likely be away from the team […]

Jordan Romano Has Surgery On His Right Elbow

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) underwent arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to fix an impingement in his right elbow, according to manager John Schneider. Romano won't pick up a baseball for at least six weeks, making a return this season uncertain. It's a tough break for any fantasy managers that drafted Romano this year […]

George Springer In Leadoff Spot On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Wednesday versus the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander Ronel Blanco. A rough start to the season got Springer dropped near the bottom of Toronto's batting order in May, but a recent offensive resurgence has allowed the 34-year-old to […]

Victor Caratini Starts Running And Throwing

Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini (hip) started running and throwing while rehabbing in Houston, manager Joe Espada said on Sunday. Caratini is set to join the team during its series in Minnesota on July 5-7, when he'll continue his rehab, a step that could include batting practice on the field. The veteran backstop suffered a […]

Jake Bloss Could Be An Option To Start Soon

Houston Astros rookie right-hander Jake Bloss (shoulder) could be an option to start for the team during their homestand that begins on July 9, according to manager Joe Espada. Bloss threw 20 pitches on Sunday in New York in his first bullpen session since he landed on the 15-day injured list on June 21 with […]

Nationals Release Eddie Rosario

The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on outfielder Eddie Rosario on Wednesday after designating him for assignment earlier this week to make room on the active MLB roster for top prospect James Wood. Rosario is now free to sign with any team and should latch on with another organization as a veteran left-handed-hitting platoon […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Starting Rehab Assignment On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver (oblique) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Rome on Wednesday. It will be Smith-Shawver's first game action since he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left-oblique strain back in late May. The 21-year-old right-hander made his major-league debut last year and allowed 14 runs (12 earned) on […]

Reynaldo Lopez To Go On Regular Rest This Weekend

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will not get an extra day before his next start and will go on regular rest in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. It will be just the second time this year that Lopez will be on regular rest. In the previous occasion, he lasted 4 2/3 innings […]

Cristian Mena Expected To Start On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Cristian Mena has joined the team's taxi squad and is expected to make his major-league debut on Wednesday in a start on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. The 21-year-old Dominican hurler went 3-2 in 16 starts (82 2/3 innings) for Triple-A Reno while posting a 4.90 ERA […]

Christian Scott Officially Called Up For Wednesday's Start

The New York Mets officially recalled right-handed pitching prospect Christian Scott from Triple-A Syracuse and designated right-hander Matt Festa for assignment in a corresponding move. It was announced earlier this week that Scott would be rejoining New York's starting rotation to face the division-rival Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The 25-year-old could stick around in the […]

Julian Merryweather Throws Live Batting Practice

Chicago Cubs right-hander Julian Merryweather (ribs) threw live batting practice on Tuesday at Wrigley Field before the contest against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. It was the first time that Merryweather has faced live hitters after previously throwing two bullpen sessions as he recovers from a rib fracture. The 32-year-old right-handed reliever has already been ruled […]

Brennen Davis To Miss Significant Time With Back Fracture

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis (back) suffered a back fracture and is expected to miss a significant amount of time on the farm. The Cubs have no specific timetable for his return. Davis was moved to the seven-day injured list on Tuesday with Triple-A Iowa. It's bad news for the team's No. 22 prospect, […]

Ramon Laureano Could Land On Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (back, oblique) is now a candidate to land on the injured list after his back pain has moved toward his oblique. It's coming up on a week now since Laureano last appeared in a game for the Braves, and he'll likely be out through the All-Star break in mid-July if […]

J.P. France Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) underwent right-shoulder surgery to fix a capsule tear on Monday and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season. It's been a bad year for France, to say the least. He ended up making only five starts for Houston before getting hurt, going 0-3 with a 7.46 ERA (5.53 […]

Luis Garcia To Make Second Rehab Start On Thursday

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) will make his second minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Double-A Corpus Christi, according to manager Joe Espada. Garcia's first rehab appearance was a one-inning outing last Friday in the Florida Complex League. The 27-year-old is on the rehab trail after undergoing Tommy John surgery, so he's likely to […]

Ryan Weathers To Be Evaluated In 1-2 Weeks

Miami Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers (finger) will be evaluated to throw in one to two weeks. Weathers isn't going to return anytime soon and has already been shut down for almost a month with a left index-finger strain. Even if he's cleared to resume a throwing program in one to two weeks, there's no guarantee […]

Sixto Sanchez Throws A Bullpen Session

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia last Saturday. It was the second time that Sanchez has thrown off a mound since landing on the 60-day injured list but he won't be eligible to rejoin the Marlins' pitching staff until August. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has a long history […]

Edward Cabrera To Make Another Rehab Start On Saturday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (shoulder) will throw six innings or 80 to 85 pitches in his next minor-league rehab start on Saturday at Triple-A Jacksonville. As long as Cabrera doesn't suffer a setback with his right shoulder this weekend on the farm, it will be his last rehab start before rejoining Miami's big-league starting […]

Harrison Bader Leaves Early With Head/Neck Injury

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader (head, neck) hit the wall near the base of his head/neck in the third inning of Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals and was forced to leave the game. Bader cleared tests and is hoping to play on Wednesday, so it appears that he has escaped a serious injury. […]

Endy Rodriguez Hitting From The Left Side

Pittsburgh Pirates switch-hitting catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) is now hitting live batting practice from the left side, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Rodriguez will miss the entire 2024 season after undergoing elbow surgery in December, but it's good to see that the 24-year-old backstop is making progress in his recovery. The Dominican […]

David Bednar Playing Catch Out To 120 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that closer David Bednar (oblique) is playing catch out to 120 feet and will throw from the slope of a mound in the coming days. Bednar is throwing once again after going on the 15-day injured list on June 23 with an oblique strain. It wouldn't […]