Eury Perez Back In Action In Minors

Miami Marlins rookie right-hander Eury Perez got the start for Double-A Pensacola on Wednesday in his first minor-league start since being sent down on July 7 so the team can manage his workload. It was a tough pill for fantasy managers to swallow when the Fish sent the 20-year-old Dominican down, as he had gone […]

Jonah Heim Leaves Early With Wrist Soreness

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (wrist) left Wednesday's game early against the Houston Astros with left-wrist soreness. Heim will continue to be evaluated, so consider him day-to-day for now and check back Thursday morning for an update on his condition. The injury occurred on a swing from Heim in the fourth inning. It would be […]

Mitch Haniger To Resume Baseball Activity

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger's (forearm) X-rays showed that his fractured forearm has healed, so he can now begin baseball activity. Haniger still has a ways to go before he's back in the team's big-league lineup, but this represents a pretty big step in his rehab after having surgery in June to fix a […]

Alek Jacob Not Expected To Need Surgery

San Diego Padres rookie reliever Alek Jacob (elbow) first started feeling pain in his right elbow after exiting his outing against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 20. A day later, the discomfort re-emerged after warming up and the Padres put him on the injured list. Manager Bob Melvin said Jacob's absence might be an […]

Michael Wacha Throws Bullpen

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday for the first time since he landed on the injured list with right-shoulder inflammation earlier this month. He continues to build up toward an expected August return after throwing 25 pitches on Tuesday, using his fastball and changeup exclusively. Wacha is scheduled […]

Chris Sale Could Start Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

If Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale's (shoulder) live batting practice session at Triple-A Worcester goes well on Thursday, he would start a minor-league rehab assignment next Tuesday. Sale is taking the next step after throwing a normal bullpen session last weekend. The oft-injured 34-year-old southpaw is attempting to return from a stress reaction in […]

Mason Miller Throws Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) was able to throw a 20-pitch bullpen session at Oracle Park on Wednesday. Miller advanced to throwing a bullpen after throwing on flat ground again over the weekend, and he's getting closer to returning from a UCL sprain that he suffered in early May. The 24-year-old was impressive […]

Esteury Ruiz Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) will head to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. If Ruiz doesn't suffer any setbacks in the minors, he could be activated from the injured list at some point early next week. The 24-year-old […]

Max Fried Scratched From Rehab Start Due To Illness

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm, illness) was scratched from his minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday night due to an illness. The team will announce a new date for his next rehab start on either Thursday or Friday. Fried was expected to make his fourth rehab start and then likely be activated […]

Angels Take Shohei Ohtani Off The Trade Market

After fielding various trade offers for Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and holding internal discussions the last two days, the Angels decided on Wednesday to take Ohtani off the trade market and also become buyers in advance of the Aug. 1 trade deadline, according to a source familiar with the club's decision. The […]

Jorge Polanco Expected To Return This Weekend

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) will play in a minor-league rehab game on Wednesday for Triple-A St. Paul and then fly to Kansas City with the Twins to be activated from the 10-day injured list on the road trip. Polanco should be back in Minnesota's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener […]

Noah Syndergaard Shipped To Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Noah Syndergaard (finger) from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop Amed Rosario, according to a source. The deal is pending a review of both player's medicals. A lot more was expected from Syndergaard in 2023 in Los Angeles' starting rotation in his first full year back […]

Rangers Plan To Start Nathan Eovaldi On Sunday

The plan is for Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi to return to the rotation and start on Sunday in the series finale against the San Diego Padres, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Eovaldi recently experienced a drop in velocity, and the Rangers decided to skip his turn in the rotation earlier this week as a […]

Brandon Drury Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) hit on the field on Wednesday against a coach throwing harder than normal. Drury is going to continue doing that and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. If he doesn't encounter any setbacks on his rehab assignment, Drury could be back in the Angels lineup as […]

Mike Trout Takes Swings Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) held a bat and took very light dry swings on Wednesday. Trout is slowly resuming baseball activities after also doing some running drills at Comerica Park on Tuesday. Fantasy managers are going to need to be patient, though, as Trout isn't exactly close to returning to the big […]

Shohei Ohtani To Pitch Game 1 Of Thursday's Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani had been scheduled to pitch on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he's been moved up to Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers after the game on Wednesday in Detroit was postponed. It's a very favorable switch for the 29-year-old two-way superstar. Ohtani […]

Mariners Acquire Trent Thornton From Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed reliever Trent Thornton from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for infielder Mason McCoy, according to sources. The move comes after the Blue Jays designated Thornton for assignment last week when Toronto acquired reliever Genesis Cabrera from the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old hard-throwing right-hander came up as […]

Juan Soto To Undergo MRI On His Finger

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (finger) will undergo an MRI exam on his right middle finger on Thursday. It has been bothering Soto for a while, and the Padres were hoping to avoid using him at all in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The 24-year-old All-Star didn't start on Wednesday, […]

Isiah Pacheco Expanding His Play Count In Camp

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (hand, shoulder), who is returning from offseason surgeries on his hand and shoulder, continues to wear a yellow non-contact jersey at training camp practice. However, he has been taking part in some 7-on-7 snaps as he continues to expand his play count this summer. The Chiefs aren't going […]

Ravens Staying Tight-Lipped About J.K. Dobbins

When asked about Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins' (undisclosed) status on Wednesday, head coach John Harbaugh said "that's a J.K. question." Harbaugh said the situation is complicated and the team is working through it. There has been speculation that Dobbins is frustrated with his contract situation, but the Ravens placed him on the Physically […]

Rashaad Penny Gets First Carry With First-Team Offense

Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny saw the first carry of training camp practice on Wednesday with the first-team offense. This news should be taken with a grain of salt early in camp, as Penny should be splitting plenty of time with D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell in Philly's backfield in 2023. The 27-year-old former […]

Noah Fant Had Work Done On His Knee

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) had some work done on his knee, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Fant is already running, but we don't want to push him," per Carroll. It's the reason why the Seahawks placed Fant on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open up training camp, but it […]

John Ross Hangs Up His Cleats

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver John Ross on the Reserve/Retired list on Wednesday, according to the league's transaction wire. Ross is the record-holder for the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine at 4.22 seconds. He was the ninth overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017 out of Washington, but he […]

Nick Bosa Placed On Did Not Report List

The San Francisco 49ers placed All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa on the Reserve/Did Not Report list on Wednesday. Bosa is holding out to open up training camp this summer while currently in a contract dispute with the organization. Expect the 25-year-old to remain away from the team until the two sides can agree to a […]

C.J. Uzomah Comes Off PUP List

New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah (leg) passed a physical on Wednesday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Uzomah started training camp on the PUP list, but he's quickly off of it and is now able to practice with the rest of the team. The 30-year-old wasn't very involved in […]

Jets Sign Aaron Rodgers To New Two-Year Deal

The New York Jets signed four-time NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a new two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract through the 2024 season on Wednesday, according to NFL salary data. Rodgers had nearly $110 million guaranteed remaining on his old deal with the Green Bay Packers, and he's now taking less for a shot at […]

Yandy Diaz Receives Encouraging MRI Results

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) received encouraging MRI results on Wednesday and that he's doing well after sitting out Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Diaz left Tuesday's game with left-groin tightness, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day. Tampa […]

Joey Gallo Removed Early With Illness

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (illness) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Seattle Mariners with an illness. Gallo snapped a long hitless stretch in the contest before leaving with a double, and he finished 1-for-3 with an RBI, run scored and two strikeouts before being replaced by Donovan Solano late in the […]

Jesus Sanchez Dealing With Neck Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (neck) left the team's game early on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays due to neck tightness, according to the club. It was initially speculated that Sanchez injured his leg after having to be helped off the field. Until we know more about the 25-year-old's neck injury, fantasy managers should […]

Cedric Mullins To Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) has been hitting and throwing and will attempt to run on Wednesday. Mullins doesn't know at what percentage he'll run, but he's clearly making progress from a groin injury that landed him on the 10-day injured list on July 19. There's still no timetable for the 28-year-old's return, though, […]