C.J. Cron Hopes To Play Again This Year

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said "it will be a little bit of time" before first baseman C.J. Cron (back) can return to the team. Cron said on Monday that he has yet to start swinging a bat, but he's hoping that he can still return before the end of the season. He also […]

Mike Trout Expects To Return This Year

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) said he expects to return this year. He initially returned from the injured list on Aug. 22 after missing 38 games with a fractured left hamate bone, but he played in just one game before going right back on the injured list on Aug. 25. Trout admitted he […]

Chase Silseth Still Working Through Discomfort

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that right-hander Chase Silseth (concussion) is still working through discomfort as he tries to return from a concussion. Silseth was hit in the head by an errant infield throw on Aug. 26 but avoided a serious injury. "He's good. Every once in a while, he'll feel a little […]

Max Stassi To Miss Rest Of The Season

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi was placed on the restricted list on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season as he continues to tend to a family emergency. Stassi hasn't appeared in a game this year. "Max informed the Angels that while he is in a position to resume activities to return […]

Walker Buehler To Make Another Rehab Start Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Julio Urias situation will have no effect on a plan for Buehler moving forward, Roberts said. The Dodgers will likely be without Urias for the rest of the year […]

Austin Barnes Has Bruised Temple

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (head) was removed from Tuesday's game early against the Miami Marlins after taking a backswing to the side of his mask behind the plate, but he said he was OK and has a bruise on his left temple. Will Smith, who had been serving as the designated hitter, replaced […]

Clayton Kershaw Pitching Through Continued Shoulder Issues

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) continues to pitch through shoulder trouble, but said that "if he is able to take the baseball, he's gonna take the baseball" for the rest of the season. Roberts said Kershaw's shoulder injury is impacting both his velocity and command, but that a […]

Michael Thomas A Risk/Reward Proposition

The Athletic's Larry Holder writes that we are in "see-it-to-believe-it" mode with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas after the 2019 Offensive Player of the Year has played in just three games since Week 14 of 2020 due to injuries. However, he was a full participant in training camp practices and played in the […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Could Lose Goal-Line Work To Ezekiel Elliott

The New England Patriots have made it clear that running back Rhamondre Stevenson is their No. 1 back this year. But it's always been difficult to fully trust Patriots RBs in fantasy, and The Athletic's Chad Graff thinks Stevenson could face similar problems. The Patriots signed Ezekiel Elliott for his ability in short-yardage situations, and […]

Raheem Mostert The Clear-Cut RB1 Entering Week 1

The Athletic's Jim Ayello writes that Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is the team's clear-cut RB1 entering Week 1 of the regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers with Jeff Wilson Jr. (abdomen) on Injured Reserve and rookie De'Von Achane (shoulder) also hurt. However, Mostert is 31 and has dealt with his fair share […]

Joshua Kelley Has Slight Edge For RB2 Role

The Athletic's Daniel Popper is giving the slight edge to Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley in the competition with Isaiah Spiller for the team's RB2 role behind Austin Ekeler entering the 2023 regular season. Kelley had a 75-yard touchdown run in the preseason finale and has taken well to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's […]

Davante Adams Still The Team's Top Target

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo isn't known for going deep, but The Athletic's Vic Tafur thinks he should target wide receiver Davante Adams often and all over the field in 2023. Jakobi Meyers is in the mix now, but Adams will still get the majority of the targets, as head coach Josh McDaniel wants […]

Skyy Moore Could Be Heavily Targeted This Year

The two best candidates to be Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' No. 2 target behind tight end Travis Kelce this year are wide receivers Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, in the opinion of The Athletic's Nate Taylor. Moore is expected to replace JuJu Smith-Schuster as the team's slot receiver, with Valdes-Scantling being the team's […]

Calvin Ridley May Get Off To Slow Start

The Athletic's Jeff Howe suggests that Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who has played just five games in the last two years, could be slow out of the gates in his first year in Jacksonville. Ridley has an explosive gear that the team's other receivers don't have and he looks like a legitimate No. […]

Josh Downs Listed As Starting Slot Receiver

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs is listed as the team's starting slot receiver on their first unofficial depth chart entering the 2023 regular season. Downs will open his first NFL campaign as the starting slot receiver for the Colts after beating out Isaiah McKenzie for the role. The 22-year-old third-rounder impressed the coaching […]

Richie James Upgrades To Full Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James (knee) was upgraded to a full practice participant on Tuesday after he was listed as limited on Monday. Barring a setback on Wednesday, James should be fully ready to go for the Week 1 regular season opener on Thursday night against the visiting Detroit Lions. Kadarius Toney (knee) […]

Travis Kelce's ACL Is Intact

After tests on Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs believe that tight end Travis Kelce's (knee) ACL is intact, according to a source. Kelce is dealing with inflammation in his knee, though, and the team will test it again on Wednesday to determine his availability for the regular season opener on Thursday night against the Detroit […]

Kadarius Toney Limited Again Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) put in a second straight day of limited practice on Tuesday. Toney missed most of training camp and all of the preseason after having surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, but he's expected to be available to play in the Week 1 regular season […]

Terry McLaurin's Status Still Uncertain For Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (toe) is progressing in his recovery from turf toe and is considered day-to-day, according to sources. There is hope that he can play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, but his status remains uncertain. We should have a better idea of McLaurin's availability for […]

Travis Kelce In Doubt For Thursday But Injury Not Considered Long-Term

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce's (knee) status is in doubt for the regular season opener on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions because of a hyperextended knee he suffered in practice, but sources are saying it's not believed to be a long-term injury. The Chiefs will wait for […]

Max Muncy Not In Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) is not in the team's lineup as they take on the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Muncy hurt his left shoulder during a swing in Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves and had to be removed early, and he'll take another day off on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should […]

Mariners Give Eugenio Suarez The Day Off

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez will start Tuesday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds on the bench. Believe it or not, this will be Suarez's first real day of rest all season long. Jose Caballero will start at the hot corner and hit eighth in the lineup against Reds rookie right-hander Connor Phillips, who will […]

Luis Robert Jr. Sitting On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Robert will miss his third straight game with cramping in his right quadriceps muscle, but manager Pedro Grifol said the team is targeting Wednesday for Robert's return to the lineup. Gavin Sheets is making […]

Anthony Rizzo Shut Down For Remainder Of The Year

The New York Yankees are shutting down first baseman Anthony Rizzo (concussion) for the rest of the year, according to manager Aaron Boone. It shouldn't come as a huge surprise with the Yankees eight games out of the final wild-card spot in the American League entering play on Tuesday. The 34-year-old left-handed slugger had been […]

Paul Skenes Won't Pitch Again This Year

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander Paul Skenes on the development list and he will not pitch again this year. "We're excited and encouraged by the positive things Paul has been able to accomplish in his short time in the Pirates organization. He's checked all of the boxes we aimed for […]

Jasson Dominguez In The Three-Hole Again

In his Yankee Stadium debut on Tuesday against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Alex Faedo, New York Yankees rookie outfielder Jasson Dominguez is starting in center field and batting third. Dominguez has been in the three-hole for the Yanks in each of the last three games after debuting in the fifth spot. The 20-year-old […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Hitting Leadoff Against Rays

Boston Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela is making the start at shortstop and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against right-hander Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays. Rafaela has played in six major-league games since being called up last week, but this will be just his second start for the BoSox. In eight plate appearances […]

Jorge Soler Returns On Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hip) is back in action on Tuesday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw, serving as the designated hitter and batting in the two-hole. Soler was removed from a game last week due to right-hip tightness, but he'll be back on the field on Tuesday and […]

Justin Watson Could Have A Big Role Early On

ESPN's Adam Teicher writes that based on how the Kansas City Chiefs used their wide receivers in training camp this summer, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore and Justin Watson will get the most playing time to open the year. Kadarius Toney (knee) missed all of camp after having surgery for a torn meniscus, but he's now […]

Aaron Ashby Could Be An Option For Brewers Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) has been out since hurting his left shoulder in the lead-up to spring training. He progressed all summer before hitting a bit of a roadblock in terms of his velocity. But Ashby had a good week of throwing during the team's Aug. 22-27 homestand and was slated to throw […]