Drew Smyly Returning To Cubs Next Season

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly exercised his $8.5 million player option for the 2024 season on Monday. Smyly was a swingman for the Cubs in his second year in Chicago in 2023, making 41 total appearances (23 starts). The 34-year-old veteran southpaw wasn't very effective, though, going 11-11 with a 5.00 ERA (4.96 FIP) and […]

Graham Gano Likely Out For The Season

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (knee) needs surgery for a left-knee injury and is likely out for the rest of the season. The Giants officially placed him on Injured Reserve on Saturday. Veteran Randy Bullock was signed and eventually elevated to the active roster, but he didn't have a single kicking opportunity in the […]

Aaron Rodgers Does Some More Throwing Monday

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) was seen getting some more throwing in on the field on Monday night before the Week 9 contest against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. Rodgers was also taking three-step drops before letting it rip, even uncorking a few 50-yard bombs. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has made […]

DJ Chark Jr. Picks Up DNP At Monday's Practice

The Carolina Panthers listed wide receivers DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) and Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) as non-participants on their estimated injury report on Monday after the team conducted a walkthrough practice. Chark was questionable to play in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts due to an elbow injury, but he ultimately played and had two […]

Cole Kmet Listed As DNP Monday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated injury report on Monday after they conducted a walkthrough. Kmet exploded for six catches on eight targets for 55 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 9 loss to the New Orleans Saints, but his status for this Thursday […]

Keaton Mitchell To Be Involved In Rotation Moving Forward

When asked if Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Keaton Mitchell will get more playing time after his 138-yard, one-touchdown rushing explosion in the Week 9 blowout win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, head coach John Harbaugh said, "I'm sure there will be a rotation." Harbaugh said it will be determined which RB has the […]

De'Von Achane Has A Chance To Return In Week 11

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said it's been "so far, so good" with rookie running back De'Von Achane (knee) and there "hasn't been any reason" to think he will be on Injured Reserve any longer than he has to be. Achane is eligible to return for the team's Week 11 game against the Las […]

Rams Optimistic About Matthew Stafford Returning After Bye Week

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay sounded optimistic about quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) returning after their Week 10 bye, although nothing is definitive yet. McVay responded to a question from the media about backup Brett Rypien with an indication that it's not something the Rams will be forced to weigh because of "the direction […]

Jalen Guyton Making Season Debut Against Jets

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton (knee) is active for the Monday night game against the New York Jets to close out Week 9 action. Guyton came in questionable to play but will be active for the Chargers for the first time since tearing his ACL in Week 3 of last season. The 26-year-old […]

Allen Lazard Active, Randall Cobb Out On Monday Night

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (knee) is officially active for Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, veteran receiver Randall Cobb is a healthy scratch. Lazard popped up on the Week 9 injury report on Saturday and was limited in practice, but it was more of a precaution than anything. The […]

Braves Claim Angel Perdomo Off Waivers From Pirates

The Atlanta Braves claimed relief pitcher Angel Perdomo (elbow) off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after he underwent Tommy John surgery on Oct. 6. Perdomo will now miss all of the 2024 season after he had a 3.72 ERA (3.01 FIP) and 1.10 WHIP with 11 walks and a career-high 44 strikeouts in […]

Guardians Claim Christian Bethancourt Off Waivers From Rays

The Cleveland Guardians claimed catcher Christian Bethancourt off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Bo Naylor will be Cleveland's starting catcher moving forward, but Bethancourt represents a decent backup option for Cleveland. The 32-year-old hit just .225 (71-for-315) in 104 games for the Rays in 2023, but he also had a career-high-tying 11 […]

Diamondbacks Decline Mark Melancon's 2024 Option

The Arizona Diamondbacks declined their $5 million mutual option for the 2024 season on right-hander Mark Melancon (shoulder) over the weekend. Instead, Arizona will give Melancon a $2 million buyout as he hits the open market this offseason. The move was entirely expected, as the 38-year-old right-handed veteran reliever missed all of 2023 due to […]

Alex Reyes Hits The Open Market

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined relief pitcher Alex Reyes' (shoulder) $3 million club option for the 2024 season over the weekend, making him a free agent this winter, according to a source. Reyes will receive a $100,000 buyout. The 29-year-old right-hander continues to have shoulder problems and had surgery on his right shoulder in June. […]

Ross Stripling Opts To Stay With Giants

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ross Stripling exercised his $12.5 million player option for the 2024 season over the weekend. After signing a two-year, $25 million deal before the 2023 season, Stripling went 0-5 with a 5.36 ERA (5.21 FIP), 1.35 WHIP, 16 walks and 70 strikeouts in 89 innings over 22 outings (11 starts) in […]

Blue Jays Pick Up Chad Green's Two-Year Option

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Monday that they exercised their $21 million two-year option on relief pitcher Chad Green. The 32-year-old veteran right-hander only tossed 12 innings in 12 appearances out of the bullpen in 2023 after debuting in September in his return from Tommy John surgery he had in June of 2022. Unsurprisingly, […]

Nick Martinez Becomes A Free Agent

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Martinez and the Padres declined their respective options for the 2024 campaign over the weekend, making him a free agent this offseason. The Padres had $16 million options on Martinez for the next two years, while Martinez had an $8 million player option. The 33-year-old swingman will look for a […]

Braves Exercise Charlie Morton's 2024 Option

The Atlanta Braves exercised right-hander Charlie Morton's $20 million option for the 2024 season on Monday. Morton will turn 40 years old next week, but he had a 3.64 ERA (3.87 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP with 83 walks and 183 strikeouts in 163 1/3 innings over 30 starts for Atlanta in 2023 and has a […]

Bears Designate Khalil Herbert To Return From Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears designated running back Khalil Herbert (ankle), wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring) and defensive back Josh Blackwell (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve on Monday. All three players have returned to practice, opening their 21-day window for the team to officially activate them from IR. The Bears aren't going to do much […]

No Long-Term Concerns For Christian Watson

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Christian Watson (back, chest) avoided a concussion in the Week 9 win over the Los Angeles Rams and also doesn't have any concerns with his back or chest, which were injured during an outstretched catch on Sunday. The Packers are still monitoring Watson closely, […]

David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs To Be Involved In Committee

With Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) set to return in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Dan Campbell said both Montgomery and rookie first-rounder Jahmyr Gibbs will get plenty of opportunities. Montgomery hasn't played since Week 6, and Gibbs is coming off his best game as a pro. "I don't […]

Falcons Hopeful Drake London Will Play In Week 10

The Atlanta Falcons are hopeful that wide receiver Drake London (groin) will return to play in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. London injured his groin in Week 8 and didn't practice at all last week before being ruled out for the Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. We'll keep a close eye on […]

Kyren Williams To Be Ready In Week 12?

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he expects running back Kyren Williams (ankle) to return after he's eligible to come off Injured Reserve in Week 12. The Rams are on bye in Week 10 and Williams must miss one more game in Week 11 before he's eligible to return to the Rams backfield. […]

Ja'Marr Chase Labeled "Day-To-Day" With Back Injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (back) is being labeled "day-to-day" after suffering a back injury in the Sunday night win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 9. "He's sore right now. Impossible to say the day after the game. We'll take it day to day," head coach Zac Taylor said. "I'm alive. That's the […]

Vikings Hopeful T.J. Hockenson Will Play In Week 10

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs) will be limited in practice this week due to a rib injury he suffered in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said the team is hopeful that he'll be able to play in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints. Hockenson's […]

Kyler Murray To Make Season Debut In Week 10

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon announced on Monday that quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) will make his 2023 debut in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons if all goes well in practice this week. Gannon said Murray will take practice repetitions with the starters this week. He remains on Injured Reserve, but if all goes […]

Cubs Pick Up Yan Gomes' 2024 Option

The Chicago Cubs exercised catcher Yan Gomes' $6 million option for the 2024 campaign over the weekend, according to a source. Gomes will return next year for a third season in the Windy City. The 36-year-old veteran backstop is much more valuable in real life for the Cubs than in fantasy. The Brazilian saw more […]

Cubs Exercise Kyle Hendricks' 2024 Option

The Chicago Cubs exercised right-hander Kyle Hendricks' $16.5 million option for the 2024 season, according to sources. The move was expected, especially after starter Marcus Stroman opted out of his deal over the weekend. Hendricks, the team's longest-tenured player, will return next year for his 11th season. The 33-year-old is a soft-tosser and doesn't strike […]

Yainer Diaz To Be Astros' Starting Catcher

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said the team will be on the lookout for backup catcher options this offseason, as they plan to enter the 2024 season with Yainer Diaz as "the guy." Martin Maldonado was the club's primary backstop in 2023, but he will head to free agency this winter. The Astros saw […]

Michael Conforto Will Stay With Giants

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto opted into his 2024 contract and will make $18 million next season. Conforto enjoyed his time in the Bay Area in 2023 after hitting .239/.334/.384 with 15 home runs, 14 doubles, 58 RBI, four stolen bases and 58 runs scored in 125 games for the Gigantes. He missed all […]