Reds Outright Justin Dunn, Four Other Pitchers

Cincinnati Reds right-handers Justin Dunn (shoulder), Alan Busenitz, Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow), Brett Kennedy and Connor Overton (elbow) cleared waivers on Monday and were outrighted to Triple-A Louisville. Dunn missed the entire 2023 season with a shoulder injury that needed surgery in September. Busenitz resurfaced in the big leagues for the first time since 2018 this […]

Felix Bautista Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right UCL on Monday in Arlington, Texas, with the surgery being performed by Dr. Keith Meister. The 28-year-old Dominican reliever was an elite fantasy closing option in 2023 for the first-place Orioles, going 8-2 with a 1.48 ERA (1.88 FIP), 0.92 WHIP, […]

J.P. France, Jose Urquidy Being Considered For Game 4

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said the team is wrestling with a couple of pitchers -- J.P. France and Jose Urquidy -- for the Game 4 start of the American League Division Series in Minnesota against the Twins on Wednesday. France had a rough second half of the season, but overall he was solid for […]

Jeremy Pena Works Out Monday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena was on the field on Monday during the team's off day and took ground balls at the team's workout at Target Field. Pena appeared to hit first base gingerly while running out the final out in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. […]

Diamondbacks Leaning Toward Brandon Pfaadt For Game 3

It sounds as though the Arizona Diamondbacks are leaning toward starting rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday in Arizona, but manager Torey Lovullo didn't make anything official before Game 2 on Monday. Pfaadt has a chance to give the Snakes a […]

Red Sox Fire Pitching Coach Dave Bush

The Boston Red Sox fired pitching coach Dave Bush and third-base coach Carlos Febles on Monday following a third last-place finish in the American League East in the last four seasons. Bush had been the team's pitching coach since the 2020 season after previously working three years as the team's minor-league pitching coordinator. Bush pitched […]

Dean Kremer To Start In Game 3 Of ALDS

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer will take the mound for Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday in Texas as the Orioles look to stave off elimination after losing the first two games of the best-of-five series. It will be Kremer's first postseason appearance after allowing just seven runs (four earned) on […]

Jamal Adams Expected To Clear Concussion Protocol

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that safety Jamal Adams (concussion) is expected to clear the league's concussion protocol on Tuesday. In his season debut in Week 4 against the New York Giants after missing all of last year with a torn quadriceps muscle, Adams suffered a concussion and was ruled out of the […]

Zay Jones Undergoes MRI Exam

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) underwent an MRI exam on Monday after aggravating a knee injury in the Week 5 win over the Buffalo Bills in London on Sunday. Jones was initially hurt in Week 2 and missed both Weeks 3 and 4 before returning this past Sunday. The good news for fantasy […]

Javonte Williams Listed As Limited Monday

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant on the team's estimated practice report on Monday. Williams injured his quadriceps in the Week 4 win over the Chicago Bears and was inactive for the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets. It's entirely possible that the 23-year-old will miss […]

Geno Smith's Knee Is Fine

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that quarterback Geno Smith's knee is fine coming out of the bye week. Smith had to leave the Week 4 game on Monday night against the New York Giants with a knee injury, but he eventually returned and is expected to be fine to play in Week 6 […]

Browns Considering Deshaun Watson Day-To-Day

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski declined a chance to say that he was optimistic that quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) would play in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday. "He's day to day, working hard, getting better," Stefanski said. Coming off their bye week, Watson wasn't at practice on Monday after sitting […]

Gardner Minshew To Start Against Jaguars

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew will make the start for Indy in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It will be his second start of the year and it might not be his last with rookie Anthony Richardson (shoulder) potentially needing a trip to Injured Reserve after suffering a Grade 3 sprained AC joint in […]

Anthony Richardson Will Miss "Some Time"

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Monday that rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) will miss "some time" after suffering a sprained AC joint in the Week 5 win over the Tennessee Titans. Richardson could miss even more time, too, as he was initially diagnosed with a Grade 3 sprain. The 21-year-old is […]

Giants Optimistic About Daniel Jones Playing In Week 6

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said he doesn't have the results of quarterback Daniel Jones' (neck) X-rays or scans yet, but he said that he's "optimistic" about Jones possibly playing in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. Jones has taken 17 sacks in the last two games behind a beat up […]

Saquon Barkley Up In The Air For Week 6

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) are "yet to be determined" for the Week 6 game against the Buffalo Bills. Barkley is closer to a return than Thomas after practicing all of last week on a limited basis. The 26-year-old has […]

James Conner Expected To Miss "A Little Bit Of Time"

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon isn't completely sure, but he said that it looks like running back James Conner (knee) will miss "a little bit of time." As a result, the Cardinals claimed Tony Jones Jr. off waivers from the New Orleans Saints to give them more depth in the backfield with Keaontay Ingram […]

Travis Kelce Picks Up DNP Tag Monday

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated injury report on Monday ahead of the Week 6 contest on Thursday against the Denver Broncos. It's not a big surprise after Kelce suffered a low-ankle sprain late in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Minnesota […]

Davante Adams Officially Active Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) is officially active for the Monday night game against the visiting Green Bay Packers. Adams barely practiced this week and was listed as questionable for the Week 5 contest after injuring his shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The All-Pro wideout was […]

De'Von Achane Being Evaluated For Knee Injury

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that rookie running back De'Von Achane (knee) is being evaluated by the team's medical staff for a knee injury that he suffered during Sunday's win over the New York Giants. Achane tweaked his knee in the fourth quarter with the team already up big. Thankfully for fantasy managers, […]

AJ Dillon Should Be Lead Back Against Raiders

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon should be tasked with a lead-back role yet again in Monday night's showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders with Aaron Jones (hamstring) being ruled out for the third time this year. Dillon has fallen flat in general so far in 2023, but he was especially disappointing in Weeks […]

Justin Jefferson Still Being Evaluated

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is still going through tests on his right hamstring after getting hurt in the Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. O'Connell said that Jefferson is "down" on Monday given his competitiveness and that the team will have to make sure […]

Aaron Jones Won't Play On Monday Night

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) will not be active on Monday Night Football to close out Week 5 action against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source. Jones was questionable heading into Monday night's action, and a report surfaced earlier on Monday that he was unlikely to play after returning from […]

Aaron Jones Unlikely To Play Monday Night?

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones' (hamstring) status for the Monday night game against the Las Vegas Raiders remains up in the air, and at this point it sounds unlikely that he'll play. Jones returned in the Week 4 loss to the Detroit Lions last Thursday after missing two games with a hamstring injury […]

Nathan Peterman Returns To Bears Practice Squad

The Chicago Bears re-signed quarterback Nathan Peterman to their practice squad on Monday and designated defensive back Kyler Gordon (hand) to return from Injured Reserve. It's the third time already this year that Chicago has re-signed the 29-year-old veteran to their practice squad. For now, he'll continue to provide depth at the position behind starter […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. To Return This Week?

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs) is expected to have his 21-day window opened this week for a potential return from Injured Reserve, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Wilson was eligible to return from IR to make his season debut in Week 5, but that didn't happen. The Dolphins already have a […]

Jordan Montgomery Not Sharp In Game 2 No-Decision

Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery was thankful to come out of Game 2 of the American League Division Series with just a no-decision on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles after he allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out two in his four innings of work. Luckily, […]

Grayson Rodriguez Hit Hard In First Playoff Appearance

Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, one of the best young pitchers in baseball, didn't fare too well in his first postseason appearance in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez made it only 1 2/3 innings while allowing five earned runs on six hits while walking […]

Cody Bradford Earns Win Over Orioles

Texas Rangers rookie left-hander Cody Bradford picked up his first playoff victory in the 11-8 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Sunday at Camden Yards. Bradford entered the game after starter Jordan Montgomery allowed five runs (four earned) in four innings of work and proceeded to […]

Framber Valdez Gives Up Five Runs In Game 2 Loss

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez took the loss in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Sunday in the 6-2 defeat to the Minnesota Twins by allowing five earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out five in 4 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old Dominican southpaw will hope he […]