Jeff Wilson Jr. Dealing With Multiple Injuries

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he wouldn't be surprised if running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (abdomen, finger) returned this year. "Was midsection injury compounded by some finger issues. We made the assessment he couldn't protect himself and couldn't be himself the way we know him to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he […]

Chris Getz Named New White Sox GM

The Chicago White Sox officially named Chris Getz their new general manager on Thursday. The former infielder was promoted to senior vice president/general manager after turning 40 on Wednesday. He had been the team's director of player development and an assistant general manager since 2017. Getz will take over after former executive vice president Kenny […]

Jorge Soler Scratched From Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Washington Nationals with right-hip tightness that is still bothering him. Josh Bell will now serve as the designated hitter for the Fish and hit second against Nationals right-hander Joan Adon. Soler will miss his third straight game due to hip tightness, […]

Wilyer Abreu Activated From Paternity List

The Boston Red Sox activated rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu from the paternity list on Thursday and optioned shortstop David Hamilton to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. For now, both Abreu and prospect Ceddanne Rafaela will remain in Boston with rosters set to expand on Friday. The 24-year-old Abreu has been away from the team […]

Brett Baty To Rejoin Mets Friday

New York Mets rookie third baseman Brett Baty will rejoin the team when rosters expand on Friday, according to sources. Baty will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse after struggling to the tune of a .216/.289/.331 slash line with seven home runs, 11 doubles, 27 RBI, 86 strikeouts and 33 runs scored in 86 games (311 […]

Nick Lodolo Won't Return This Year

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) will not make it back this year after suffering a setback with his left-tibia stress reaction. Lodolo had a setback with his left leg during a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville last week, which sealed his fate. He'll finish his second major-league season with a 2-1 record, 6.29 […]

Jorge Soler Returns To Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Joan Adon, serving as the designated hitter and batting second for the Fish. Soler was removed from the game early several days ago due to hip tightness after a swing and miss, but he's back […]

Nationals Put MacKenzie Gore On Bereavement List

The Washington Nationals placed left-hander MacKenzie Gore on the bereavement list on Thursday and recalled pitcher Joe La Sorsa from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Gore will be away from the Nationals for at least their next three games heading into the weekend. In his first year in D.C. and just his second in […]

Cubs To Call Up Shane Greene

The Chicago Cubs are promoting veteran right-hander Shane Greene when rosters expand on Friday. The 34-year-old has been starting at Triple-A Iowa, according to sources, but he hasn't started a major-league game since 2016. Since then, he's picked up 67 saves in the majors, mostly with the Detroit Tigers. Greene last appeared in the big […]

Greg Allen Signs Minor-League Deal With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent outfielder Greg Allen to a minor-league deal on Thursday. He will report to Triple-A Nashville. The club also acquired outfielder Chris Roller from the Cleveland Guardians exchange for cash considerations. Allen became a free agent last week after being cut by the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old switch-hitter hit .217 […]

Pedro Avila Making The Start Thursday

San Diego Padres right-hander Pedro Avila is getting another start on Thursday against the visiting San Francisco Giants. In his second start of the season and third of his career last weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, Avila wasn't so hot, giving up five earned runs and two walks in 4 1/3 innings pitched before left-hander […]

Harrison Bader Picked Up By Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds claimed outfielder Harrison Bader off waivers from the New York Yankees on Thursday, according to sources. The Reds added both Bader and outfielder Hunter Renfroe off waivers on Thursday as they attempt to win a wild-card spot in the National League in the final month of the regular season. They're currently just […]

Reds Claim Hunter Renfroe Off Waivers From Angels

The Cincinnati Reds on Thursday claimed outfielder Hunter Renfroe off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, according to sources. The Reds are just a game out of the final wild-card spot in the National League, so they decided to add some outfield depth on Thursday by picking up both Renfroe and Harrison Bader. The 31-year-old […]

Reynaldo Lopez, Matt Moore Heading To Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians claimed relief pitchers Reynaldo Lopez and Matt Moore off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, according to a source. Cleveland also landed starter Lucas Giolito as they try to make up ground in the American League Central -- they're currently five games behind the Twins. The 29-year-old Lopez will move […]

Guardians Claim Lucas Giolito Off Waivers From Angels

The Cleveland Guardians claimed right-hander Lucas Giolito off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, according to sources. Even though the Guardians are under .500, they are only five games back of the American League Central-leading Minnesota Twins, so they jumped at the chance to secure an established rotation arm. The 29-year-old has gone […]

Tim Anderson Triples In Win Over Orioles

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson finished Wednesday's 10-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles by going 1-for-6 with a triple, two RBI, a run scored and two strikeouts. Anderson unbelievably still has only one home run in an extremely disappointing 2023 season, but he's gone 10-for-38 (.263) with four doubles, a triple, three RBI, 15 […]

Julio Rodriguez Expected To Return This Weekend

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto is optimistic that outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) will return this weekend against the New York Mets. Rodriguez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a nerve issue in his left foot and was also held out on Wednesday as a precaution, but it sounds as though the 22-year-old […]

Anthony Volpe Hitting Third Against Tigers

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has been moved up to third in the batting order with outfielder Aaron Judge resting on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning. Volpe is only hitting .216 (95-for-439) in his first major-league season, but he's doing a lot of other good things for fantasy managers […]

Alex Faedo Being Moved To Relief Role

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo will be moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen for now as a multi-inning reliever, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Faedo might have some "scheduled" relief outings of two to three innings and could also piggyback with left-hander Joey Wentz. It's still possible that Faedo makes a start or […]

Javier Baez Out Again

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez will miss his second straight game on Thursday against the visiting New York Yankees. "He's beat up a little bit and not feeling 100%," manager A.J. Hinch said. Baez is apparently battling general soreness late in the season and needs another day to rest. Zack Short will start at short […]

Jarred Kelenic Starting Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) was sent to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Kelenic is trying to return after fracturing his left foot while kicking a water cooler in the dugout in frustration around six weeks ago. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter could be back with the M's by next […]

Byron Buxton Plays Center Field In Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) played seven innings in center field in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks. It's a notable milestone, as it was the first time that Buxton has played the field this year due to injuries. He […]

Aaron Judge Not Playing Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will take the day off on Thursday with the team facing the Detroit Tigers. Judge will receive a mental break after going 6-for-39 (.154) with 20 strikeouts in his last 10 games since Aug. 20, although five of his hits in that span went for home runs. With Judge […]

Josh Jacobs Returns To Practice For The First Time

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday following months of back-and-forth contract negotiations. Jacobs eventually agreed to a one-year deal with a base value of $11.8 million, and he can earn an extra $200,000 in incentives. Now the All-Pro is working to ramp himself up […]

Dolphins Expect De'Von Achane To Practice Next Week

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that he expects rookie running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) to be ready to practice next week as the team prepares for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Achane was seen wearing a non-contact jersey at practice on Wednesday, and it looks like the team is […]

Vikings Expect T.J. Hockenson To Be Available For Week 1

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he feels "very good" about tight end T.J. Hockenson's (back, ear) availability for Week 1 of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hockenson, who also signed a massive extension to become one of the league's highest-paid tight ends on Thursday, has missed most of training camp […]

Vikings, T.J. Hockenson Agree On Contract Extension

The Minnesota Vikings and tight end T.J. Hockenson agreed to terms on a contract extension on Thursday that makes him one of the league's highest-paid tight ends, according to sources. The Vikings acquired Hockenson from the Detroit Lions last fall, and he excelled in 10 games with the team, catching 60 passes for 519 yards […]

DaVon Hamilton Placed On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (back) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. The move means that Hamilton won't be eligible to return to game action in 2023 until Week 5. It's a frustrating development for the 26-year-old, especially after he set career-highs in tackles (56) and sacks (2.5) while also recording five tackles […]

Titans Scoop Up Trevis Gipson

The Tennessee Titans signed free-agent defensive end Trevis Gipson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Gipson makes his way to Tennessee after the Chicago Bears waived him on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 26-year-old had requested a trade over the weekend with his role set to diminish in 2023. The […]

Jalen Ramsey Starting Season On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins placed cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, meaning he'll have to sit out the first four games of the 2023 regular season. Unlike running back Jeff Wilson Jr.'s (undisclosed) placement on IR on Thursday, the move for Ramsey isn't a surprise after he had surgery in late July to […]