Marlins Option Max Meyer To Triple-A

The Miami Marlins optioned right-hander Max Meyer to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. It's not what Meyers had hoped for, but the 25-year-old figures to be in the big-league starting rotation at some point in 2024. He looked good in spring training, throwing seven shutout innings, and the Fish could need him in April with both […]

Max Muncy, Gavin Lux Out Sick Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy and shortstop Gavin Lux are both out of camp on Tuesday due to illnesses. Muncy has been out of Cactus League action for a few days and could miss another day or two while resting up. Both infielders should be feeling just fine for their two-game series in Korea […]

Rob Refsnyder Has Crack In His Toe

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder (toe) was hit by a pitch on his left foot in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals, and he said he has a crack in his small toe. It sounds like Refsnyder is dealing with a fracture in his toe, which isn't serious, but there's a […]

Taj Bradley Heading For MRI After Feeling Pectoral Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Taj Bradley (pectoral) is dealing with pectoral tightness in camp and has been sent for an MRI exam. Bradley was scratched from the team's Grapefruit League game on Tuesday because he was feeling right-pectoral tightness. We should know more on the 22-year-old's injury by Wednesday. Even if it's not a serious […]

Josh Lowe Still A Week From Game Action

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (hip) has progressed to hitting in the batting cage and taking fly balls in camp, but he is still a week away from playing in a game, and manager Kevin Cash said it's realistic he could be ready for Opening Day on March 28. However, the skipper isn't confident […]

Bears Agree With Gerald Everett On Tuesday

The Chicago Bears have agreed to undisclosed terms with veteran free-agent tight end Gerald Everett on Tuesday, according to a source. Everett is heading into his age-30 season in 2024 and is coming off a year in which he caught a modest 51 passes on 70 targets for 411 receiving yards and three touchdowns in […]

Chase Young Expected To Visit Panthers, Saints

Free-agent pass-rusher Chase Young is expected to visit with the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints this week, according to a source. The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year is still only 24 years old and is receiving interest from a handful of teams. Young, the second overall pick by the Washington Commanders in 2020 […]

Patrick Queen Plans To Sign With Steelers

Baltimore Ravens free-agent linebacker Patrick Queen plans to sign a three-year, $41 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source. This is a big hit to Baltimore's linebacking corps and a big addition for one of their biggest division rivals after the Ravens declined his fifth-year option. The 24-year-old Queen, the 28th overall […]

Giants Adding Drew Lock To Quarterback Room

The New York Giants are signing free-agent quarterback Drew Lock to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Lock will head to the Big Apple and will presumably serve as the backup to Daniel Jones (knee), who is coming off a torn ACL, in 2024 now that Tyrod Taylor is with the Jets. The former second-round pick […]

Lions Sign Amik Robertson To Two-Year Deal

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent cornerback Amik Robertson to a two-year, $9.25 million deal that is worth up to $10.75 million with incentives on Tuesday, according to a source. Robertson played in 52 games (21 starts) with the Las Vegas Raiders and can defend the slot a Detroit secondary that needs all the help […]

Jalen Ramsey Reworks His Contract

The Miami Dolphins did a conversion on cornerback Jalen Ramsey's contract on Monday to clear $19.912 million in salary cap space. In addition to Ramsey, the Dolphins also restructured the contracts of tight end Durham Smythe, fullback Alec Ingold and defensive tackle Zach Sieler on Monday to get themselves under the 2024 salary cap. The […]

Dolphins Restructure Durham Smythe's Contract

The Miami Dolphins restructured the contracts of tight end Durham Smythe, fullback Alec Ingold and defensive tackle Zach Sieler on Monday. Coupled with the conversion on cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the Dolphins were able to clear $28.78 million to get under the 2024 salary cap. The 28-year-old Smythe is a blocking first tight end who also […]

Irv Smith Jr. Reaches Agreement To Join Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals free-agent tight end Irv Smith Jr. reached an agreement on an undisclosed one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith had a lot of potential when he entered the league as the Minnesota Vikings' second-round pick in 2019 out of Alabama, but he hasn't lived up to […]

Eagles Sign Matt Hennessy

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent offensive lineman Matt Hennessy (knee) to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a league source. The 26-year-old started 22 games for the Atlanta Falcons since entering the league as a third-round pick in 2020 out of Temple. He will help add depth to Philadelphia's offensive line on the […]

Jose Abreu Could Return To Game Action Soon

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (knee) is scheduled to hit and take groundballs in camp on Tuesday and could return to Grapefruit League games by Wednesday or Thursday, according to manager Joe Espada. The Astros have held Abreu out of games the last couple of days while he deals with right-knee soreness. It's nothing […]

J.P. France Could Make Grapefruit League Debut This Weekend

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder), who threw two innings in a minor-league game on Monday, could make his first Grapefruit League start this weekend, according to manager Joe Espada. France has recovered nicely from right-shoulder inflammation that he was dealing with earlier in spring training, and the team remains optimistic that he'll be ready […]

Kenley Jansen Expected To Make Spring Debut Friday

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen's (lat) live batting practice session appeared to go well on Tuesday, as he gave a thumbs up and a "yes, sir" when asked how it went. He is expected to pitch in his first Grapefruit League game on Friday. The Red Sox have been slow-playing Jansen in camp after […]

Joey Votto Could Play As Early As Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Joey Votto could be in minor-league games in spring training as early as Wednesday, according to manager John Schneider. This would put Votto on track to appear in his first Grapefruit League game in the days that follow this weekend, but the Blue Jays want to ramp him up against […]

No Timeline For Alek Manoah

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder) continues to play catch in camp, but there is no timeline for his return to a mound. Manoah, who had a disastrous 2023 campaign while being demoted to the minors two different times, has been dealing with right-shoulder soreness in spring training and is now unlikely to be […]

Kevin Gausman To Throw Side Session Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will throw a side session in camp on Tuesday, and the team will determine his next steps afterwards. Gausman's options include a live batting practice session or straight into a Grapefruit League game. The 33-year-old has been dealing with right-shoulder fatigue in spring training but is making nice […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Go Through Full Workout Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee), who is dealing with a left-knee contusion, will go through a full workout at the team's player development complex on Tuesday. Guerrero hasn't been sent for imaging, and manager John Schneider said there's "nothing new with him -- just being cautious right now." The Blue Jays […]

Edward Cabrera Has Right-Shoulder Impingement

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a right-shoulder impingement after undergoing an MRI exam. "Day-to-day thing," said manager Skip Schumaker. Cabrera has avoided any structural damage in his shoulder, but he also missed around a month in 2023 with a similar injury, so fantasy managers shouldn't just assume that the 25-year-old […]

Yankees Have Re-Engaged Talks For Dylan Cease

The New York Yankees, while awaiting news on right-hander Gerrit Cole's elbow, have re-engaged the Chicago White Sox and made a new trade proposal for ace Dylan Cease. However, the new offer once again didn't include prized outfield prospect Spencer Jones, so it's unclear if the White Sox will seriously consider it. Cole is now […]

Commanders Expected To Sign Tyler Biadasz

The Washington Commanders are expected to sign former Dallas Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz in free agency this week, according to sources. It's yet another former Cowboys player that former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is bringing to D.C. as the new head coach of the Commanders in 2024. The former fourth-round selection in 2020 by […]

Packers Release David Bakhtiari

Green Bay Packers veteran left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) announced on his social media that he was released by the team on Monday. Bakhtiari was given a failed-physical designation after he played in just one game in 2023 due to a lingering knee injury. The 32-year-old three-time Pro Bowler was originally a fourth-round pick by […]

Damien Lewis To Sign With Panthers

Free-agent offensive guard Damien Lewis plans to sign with the Carolina Panthers in free agency this week for four years and $53 million, according to sources. The deal includes $26.2 million guaranteed. The Panthers made a serious effort to improve their offensive line in front of young quarterback Bryce Young on Monday by adding both […]

John Simpson Signs With Jets

Veteran free-agent offensive lineman John Simpson signed with the New York Jets on Monday on a two-year deal worth up to $18 million, according to his agent, Kyle Strongin. Simpson started all 19 games (including playoffs) at left guard for the Baltimore Ravens last year after spending the first four years of his career with […]

Titans Agree With Kenneth Murray On Two-Year Deal

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with free-agent linebacker Kenneth Murray on Monday on a two-year deal worth $15.5 million with a maximum value of $18 million, according to a source. The Los Angeles Chargers took Murray with the 23rd overall pick in the first round in 2020 out of Oklahoma. In his four seasons […]

Jets Agree To Terms With Tyrod Taylor

The New York Jets agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent quarterback Tyrod Taylor on Monday, according to sources. The journeyman quarterback will remain in New York after spending the last two seasons with the Giants. Taylor was forced to play in 11 games (five starts) for the G-Men last year due to […]

Dolphins Agree To Terms With Aaron Brewer

The Miami Dolphins agreed to terms on Monday with former Tennessee Titans center Aaron Brewer on a three-year deal worth $21 million, according to a source. Brewer, who started 40 of the 58 games he played in over his four seasons with the Titans since 2020, will take over for Connor Williams as the Dolphins' […]