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 […]

Andrew Heaney Will Be Back With Rangers In 2024

Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney exercised his $13 million player option for the 2024 season and will be back in Texas next year. Heaney was a big part of the Rangers' pitching staff this year on their way to their first-ever World Series championship. The 32-year-old southpaw appeared in five games (three starts) in the […]

Rangers Pick Up Jose Leclerc's 2024 Option

The Texas Rangers exercised right-handed reliever Jose Leclerc's $6.25 million option for the 2024 season. Although he had just four saves during the regular season, Leclerc was a vital late-inning bullpen piece that helped the Rangers win their first-ever World Series title this fall over the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. In his seventh big-league […]

Allen Lazard Expected To Play Monday Night

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (knee), who is questionable for the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers, is expected to play, according to sources. Lazard was a late addition to the team's Week 9 injury report with a knee issue, but the 27-year-old pass-catcher should be out there on Monday night. […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Could Miss Time With Quad Injury

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) was injured on a kickoff in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Monday. There is concerns that he could miss multiple games, according to a league source. It's bad news for the Texans special-teams unit, as Fairbairn […]

Tyrod Taylor Done For The Year?

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll isn't committing to quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) returning the rest of this season. Taylor is currently on Injured Reserve and will miss at least the next three games, but it sounds as though he might not make it back at all in 2023. It's more bad news for […]

Giants Expected To Roll With Tommy DeVito Under Center

With New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) now out for the year after tearing his right ACL in the Week 9 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Giants are expected to roll with undrafted rookie Tommy Devito as their starting QB. "He's a natural born leader. He's a true competitor and I have […]

Broncos Working To Get Marvin Mims Jr. More Involved?

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton indicated that rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. could be more involved in the offense coming out of their bye week. "We're going to work our tails off to move that needle to where he's getting opportunities," Payton said. It doesn't mean that Mims is all of a sudden […]

David Montgomery Due Back In Week 10

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) is due to return in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers with the team coming out of their bye week. Montgomery has not played since injuring his ribs in the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he said he was dealing with multiple rib […]

Giants Confirm Torn ACL For Daniel Jones

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed on Monday that quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) suffered a torn right ACL during the Week 9 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. In his first game back after missing three games with a neck injury, Jones' right knee buckled in a non-contact injury, ending his […]

Dallas Goedert Likely To Have Surgery Monday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (forearm) is likely to have surgery on Monday after suffering a fractured right forearm in the Week 9 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. It's reminiscent of the injury he had last year when he missed five games, so he's a clear candidate to be placed on Injured […]

Terrel Bernard Ruled Out With Concussion

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of the Sunday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a concussion. Tyrel Dodson is now in at the Mike linebacker spot, with Dorian Williams in at outside linebacker. Before suffering his head injury, Bernard had two assisted tackles. The 24-year-old […]