Rafael Montero Re-Signs With Astros

The Houston Astros re-signed relief pitcher Rafael Montero to a three-year deal worth $34.5 million on Saturday. Montero became one of the best high-leverage relief arms in the game in 2022, posting a 2.37 ERA (2.64 FIP), a 1.02 WHIP, a career-high 14 saves and 73 strikeouts in 68 1/3 innings pitched in 71 relief... Read More

Ji-Man Choi To Have Elbow Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that first baseman Ji-Man Choi (elbow) will have a minor procedure on his right elbow in Korea. Choi dealt with an elbow injury while playing for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022, but Cherington said he expects Choi to return to the States to prepare for spring training... Read More

Nick Anderson Agrees With The Braves

The Atlanta Braves and right-handed reliever Nick Anderson agreed to a major-league contract on Friday, according to sources. The 32-year-old will play on a split deal that will pay $875,000 if he's in the big leagues and $180,000 if he's in the minors in 2023. Anderson cleared outright waivers with the Tampa Bay Rays to... Read More

Rockies Re-Sign Jose Urena Friday

The Colorado Rockies re-signed right-hander Jose Urena to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million with an option for the 2024 season on Friday. Urena started the 2022 campaign as a reliever for the Milwaukee Brewers but was cut in may and latched on in Colorado. He made 17 starts for Colorado, going 3-8 with a... Read More

Blake Treinen Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) underwent right shoulder labrum and rotator cuff repair that was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Treinen and the Dodgers were going over their options after the 2022 season, but he was unable to avoid surgery that will knock him out for all of next season. And at... Read More

Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins Questionable

Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (wrist) and Nico Collins (groin) are both listed as questionable for Week 10 against the New York Giants. Cooks didn't practice on Wednesday but was limited the last two days, while Collins was limited all week. Cooks was held out for personal reasons last Thursday, and Collins has missed... Read More

Jarvis Landry Will Return In Week 10

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was limited in practice all week and was removed from the final injury report on Friday, meaning he will play in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It will be Landry's first game since Week 4, but the fact that he still didn't practice in full this... Read More

Ryan Tannehill Questionable To Face The Broncos

The Tennessee Titans officially listed quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) as questionable to play in Week 10 against the Denver Broncos due to his ankle injury. Tannehill has missed the last two games, but he returned to practice this week and even was a full participant on Thursday, suggesting that he has a good chance to... Read More

Mike Williams Could Return To Practice Next Week

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that there's a "good chance" that wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) will return to practice in some capacity next week. Williams is officially out for the Sunday night game in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, and he's been out since suffering a high-ankle sprain in... Read More

Keenan Allen To Miss Another Game

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for the Sunday night game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10 after missing practice all week. Mike Williams (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve, so Joshua Palmer and DeAndre Carter will continue to be attractive flex plays as the Bolts top... Read More

Ezekiel Elliott Officially Questionable Against Packers

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers with his knee injury. ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer truly believes Elliott will be a game-time decision on Sunday afternoon, which makes him an even riskier fantasy option this weekend. The Cowboys fully expect The 27-year-old... Read More

Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings Will Be Active

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Jauan Jennings (hamstring) and fullback Kyle Juszczyk (finger) were all removed from the final Week 10 injury report and will play on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 49ers were able to get healthy during their Week 9 bye. Samuel was unable to play... Read More

Amari Rodgers, David Bakhtiari Questionable

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (quadriceps) and left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. Rookie receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) was also ruled out, and veteran Randall Cobb (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve, so the Packers will be short-handed at receiver again this weekend. Even... Read More

Aaron Jones Off The Week 10 Injury Report

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) has been removed from Friday's final injury report and will play in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. Jones sat out the fourth quarter of the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions, but he has rebounded nicely from his ankle injury and should serve as Green... Read More

D'Andre Swift Good To Go For Week 10

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears and was removed from Friday's final injury report. Swift has played in the last two games, but he's had just seven carries for 16 yards and has caught eight of nine targets for... Read More

Josh Reynolds Officially Ruled Out

The Detroit Lions officially ruled out wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) for the Week 10 contest against the Chicago Bears after he was unable to practice at all this week. Reynolds also missed the Week 9 win over the Green Bay Packers, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return in... Read More

Jerick McKinnon Listed As Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (knee, shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. McKinnon hasn't seen more than three carries in any of the last three games into what has evolved into a frustrating three-back committee in Kansas City, involving McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Isiah Pacheco. If McKinnon... Read More

Mecole Hardman Ruled Out For Week 10

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (abdomen) has been ruled out for Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hardman missed practice all week due to abdominal soreness, and now he won't play in Week 10 after catching touchdown passes in each of the last three weeks. It's a tough blow for fantasy managers, but... Read More

Sam Ehlinger, Matt Ryan Not In Closed Competition

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that the quarterback situation between Sam Ehlinger and Matt Ryan isn't a closed competition. Ryan has recovered from his right shoulder injury and will serve as Ehlinger's backup in Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Saturday said the team will constantly evaluate every position, so although... Read More

J.D. McKissic Misses Another Practice Friday

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic (neck) missed another day of practice on Friday. McKissic didn't play last week and the Commanders are expected to be cautious with him, so it seems unlikely that he'll suit up in Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. With McKissic likely out again this week, Antonio... Read More

Jahan Dotson Puts In Full Practice Friday

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) was able to practice in full on Friday. Dotson was limited in Thursday's practice, so he's clearly improving and could return on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time since Week 4. However, the 22-year-old still isn't a lock to return and could be... Read More

Ezekiel Elliott Expected To Play Against Packers

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Friday that he expects running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) to play in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers. "I do. Everything I've seen, I watched him yesterday, I think he's on go," Jones said. Elliott missed the Week 8 game with a sprained... Read More

Chris Bassitt To Decline Qualifying Offer

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt will decline the $19.65 million qualifying offer from the Mets, which doesn't come as a surprise after he already declined his $19 million option for the 2023 season to become a free agent. He is seeking a more lucrative multi-year deal on the open market this offseason, and... Read More

Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw Agree On Reunion

The Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw are in agreement on a one-year deal thought to be worth close to $20 million for the 2023 season. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Thursday night that the two sides were close to a reunion, and now it appears to be official. The future Hall of Famer... Read More

Astros, GM James Click Parting Ways

The Houston Astros are parting ways with general manager James Click after he declined the team's one-year offer, the team announced on Friday. Click's contract expired days after the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win the World Series, although he continued to run the team's baseball operations department. Conflict within the... Read More

Dodgers Showing Interest In Kodai Senga

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams showing interest in free-agent pitcher Kodai Senga, according to a source. Senga is now eligible to negotiation with MLB teams as he tries to make the leap from Japan to the United States. The 29-year-old opted out of his deal with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks this winter... Read More

David Njoku Ruled Out Against Dolphins

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins. Njoku hasn't practiced or played since suffering a high left-ankle sprain in Week 7, and he won't be able to return this weekend after resting up during last week's bye. The 26-year-old will have to return... Read More

Chris Godwin Continues To Recover From Knee Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) said he continues to recover from knee surgery to fix a torn ACL that he suffered last season, but he has been feeling better as he progresses this year. Godwin feels that he's making small improvements each week, but it's still a fluid process throughout the season.... Read More

PJ Walker Likely To Remain The Starter For Panthers

After the win on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker will likely remain the starter under center against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Walker avoided turnovers in the Week 10 win over Atlanta, but that was only because he was fortunate to have... Read More

Daniel Bellinger Won't Play In Week 10

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) has been ruled out for Week 10 against the Houston Texans. Bellinger fractured his left eye socket in Week 7 and was given a two- to six-week timetable for a return, so there's no guarantee he'll be back next weekend... Read More