Will Bednar Shut Down With Back Discomfort

The San Francisco Giants shut down 2021 first-rounder Will Bednar (back) from the Arizona Fall League after just six outings because of recurring back discomfort. His back injury limited him to just four Arizona Complex League games in 2023. "I know he's concerned. We're concerned as well," president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said. The […]

Vaughn Grissom Could Be Moved To Left Field

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed at the GM meetings this week that moving infielder Vaughn Grissom to left field for next year is an option that the team has discussed. Grissom has only played on the infield so far in his professional career at shortstop, second base and third base, but the Braves […]

Henry Davis To Work At Catcher Next Spring

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Henry Davis will join Endy Rodriguez and Jason Delay as a catcher for spring training next year, according to general manager Ben Cherington. Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, was promoted to the big leagues on June 19 as a right fielder because they believed his bat could help. But […]

Pirates Want Andrew McCutchen Back

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said this week at the GM meetings that he hopes the team can find a way to re-sign outfielder Andrew McCutchen. The 37-year-old signed a one-year, $5 million deal last January and hit .256/.378/.397 with 19 doubles, 12 home runs and 43 RBI in 112 games (98 as the […]

Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty In The Mix At 3B For 2024

New York Mets rookies Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty finished last year as the team's primary options at third base, and the new Mets regime is taking the approach that both players are in the mix for the position again in 2024. However, president of baseball operations David Stearns is challenging both Mauricio and Baty […]

Jeff McNeil Not Expected To Need Offseason Surgery

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said this week that infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (elbow) isn't expected to need offseason surgery after he had an encouraging checkup on his left elbow recently. McNeil was diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his left elbow and was forced to sit out the final week […]

Mookie Betts Wins Sixth Silver Slugger Award

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts won his sixth career Silver Slugger award in 2023 by hitting .307/.408/.579, his best marks in each category since he won the 2018 American League MVP, and he also had a career-high 39 home runs. Betts had 80 extra-base hits for the second time in his career and led […]

Corey Seager Wins Third Silver Slugger Award

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager added to his impressive hardware for the 2023 season after winning a World Series title and World Series MVP for the second time in his career, as he was named the American League's Silver Slugger award winner on Thursday. He did it by recording 33 home runs, 96 RBI, 88 […]

Trent Williams Puts In Limited Practice Thursday

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday coming out of the bye week. Williams had extra tape on his still-healing right ankle but seemed to be moving around fine at the start of practice, which is the most rigorous practice […]

Pirates Prioritizing Extension For Mitch Keller

A key order of business for the Pittsburgh Pirates and general manager Ben Cherington this offseason remains getting a long-term contract extension done with right-hander Mitch Keller. Contract-extension talks gained traction during the middle of last season, but the up-and-down nature of Keller's performance mixed with business led both sides to pause talks until this […]

Oneil Cruz Could Play Winter Ball

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) is in Florida rehabbing his surgically repaired left ankle. He has been hitting, running and throwing and has even played in some simulated game action. General manager Ben Cherington said winter ball in the Dominican Republic is something the team is considering for Cruz, and a decision could be […]

Jeimer Candelario Drawing Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent third baseman Jeimer Candelario has drawn interest from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels already this offseason, as well as the Toronto Blue Jays. It's no surprise after the 29-year-old had a strong bounce-back season in 2023, hitting a combined .251/.336/.471 with an .807 OPS, career-high 22 home runs, 39 doubles, […]

Dodgers The Favorites For Shohei Ohtani?

The consensus around the league is that the Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to land free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) this offseason because they cleared the payroll space to accommodate him, they are consistent winners and may hold a geographic advantage. The Los Angeles Angels are interested in re-signing him, and the San […]

Teams Interested In Reds Depth

Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall said rival teams are asking about "a handful" of the team's position players this offseason, which is an unsurprising development given their depth, especially in the infield. Jonathan India and Nick Senzel and rookies Spencer Steer, Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte all had […]

Aaron Nola Has Unique Free-Agent Appeal

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell is likely to win the National League Cy Young in 2023, but his highest single-season innings total of 180 2/3 innings matches free-agent right-hander Aaron Nola's lowest in his last five full seasons. The 30-year-old would be an attractive free agent in any offseason, but the way the game […]

Royals Willing To Consider Extension For Bobby Witt Jr.

It was looking unlikely that the Kansas City Royals could sign shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to a big long-term extension after free-agent shortstops Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Carlos Correa and Dansby Swanson agreed to contracts for a combined $957 million last offseason. It might still be a long shot, but the Royals are at least […]

Brewers May Be Willing To Move Anyone On Their Roster

The Milwaukee Brewers are open to moving virtually any player on their roster this offseason, according to industry sources briefed on the Brewers' discussions but not authorized to speak publicly. The process effectively began when they sent outfielder Mark Canha to the Detroit Tigers for a pitching prospect. A continued teardown of the roster would […]

Teoscar Hernandez On Dodgers Radar

Free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is on the Los Angeles Dodgers' radar. The Dodgers could use a corner outfielder and have shown interest in Hernandez before. He was an All-Star in 2021 and has at least 22 home runs in each full season since he became a regular in the league in 2018. The 31-year-old is […]

Red Sox Might Be Interested In Gleyber Torres Again

The Boston Red Sox identified New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres as a trade target last season, with outfielder Alex Verdugo being of interest to New York, according to major-league sources. It appears the two rivals might be returning to that conversation again this offseason. Torres is viewed by some in Boston as an […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Still Absent From Practice

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday. Fairbairn injured his right quadriceps muscle during a kickoff in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and could end up missing multiple games due to the injury. Fantasy managers that have been using him as their starting […]

Robert Woods Back At Practice For Texans

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. Woods could now be poised to return in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals after being out since suffering a foot injury in Week 6. And with Nico Collins (calf) potentially up in the […]

Dameon Pierce Misses Another Practice Thursday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) remained sidelined at practice for the second straight day on Thursday. After sitting out the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 23-year-old second-year back isn't looking good to be able to play this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. He will need to […]

T.J. Hockenson Plans To Play Against Saints

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs) said he was never in enough pain because of his rib injury in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons that he would have needed to leave the game last Sunday. He has been limited in both practices so far this week and said he plans to […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Returns To Practice After Resting Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) returned to practice as a full participant on Thursday after being rested on Wednesday. Beckham continues to manage his knee injury, but he should be active this weekend to face one of his old teams, the Cleveland Browns, in Week 10. The 31-year-old had the best game […]

Keaton Mitchell Added To Injury Report Thursday

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) was added to the Week 10 injury report on Thursday and was limited in practice after a full session on Wednesday. It's not what fantasy managers were envisioning when they added the 21-year-old rookie off waivers this week following his 138-yard, one-touchdown performance in the Week 9 […]

DeVante Parker Ruled Out For Germany Game

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) has been ruled out for the second straight game in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sunday. The Patriots also ruled out offensive tackle Trent Brown (ankle, personal). Despite being listed as limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, the 30-year-old will miss […]

Ja'Marr Chase Limited Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (back) was limited in practice on Thursday after he missed Wednesday's session. It's an upgrade for Chase and gives him a chance to play in Week 10 against the Houston Texans, and he said after practice that he plans on playing this Sunday. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Tee Higgins (hamstring) […]

Tee Higgins Not Expected To Play In Week 10

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring), who did not practice on Thursday after injuring his hamstring on Wednesday, is expected to miss the Week 10 contest against the Houston Texans, according to sources. Higgins will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis going forward. Coupled with Ja'Marr Chase's back injury, the Bengals suddenly could be […]

DJ Chark Jr. Officially Out Against Bears

As expected, Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears after entering the game doubtful to play. Fellow wideout Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) was ruled out on Wednesday. The Panthers will also be without tight end Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) in Week 10. Chark played in […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Activated From IR For Thursday's Game

The Chicago Bears activated wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Thursday, and he is active for the Thursday Night Football Game against the Carolina Panthers. St. Brown will return to action in Week 10 after missing the required four games while on IR due to a hamstring issue. The 27-year-old could […]