Nicky Lopez Takes A Seat Against Mets

Atlanta Braves infielder Nicky Lopez will take a seat on the bench for the first game of a series against the New York Mets on Monday with a left-hander on the mound. Vaughn Grissom will get the start at the keystone and will hit ninth in the batting order against Mets left-hander David Peterson. Lopez […]

Michael Harris II Back In Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (foot) is back in center field and is batting in the two-hole on Monday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Harris will return to action for the start of a series against the division-rival Mets after being scratched from Sunday's lineup with a bruised right […]

Eric Haase Claimed Off Waivers From Tigers

The Cleveland Guardians claimed catcher Eric Haase off waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Monday and designated catcher Zack Collins for assignment in a corresponding move. Haase will remain in the American League Central after being designated for assignment by Detroit last week. The 30-year-old backstop was originally drafted by Cleveland in the seventh round […]

Cal Quantrill Hit Hard In Latest Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) had a rough minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Columbus, allowing six earned runs on six hits (three home runs) while walking three and striking out three in 5 1/3 innings pitched. The 28-year-old tossed 84 pitches in the outing and will likely come off the 15-day injured […]

Nationals Sign Davey Martinez To Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals signed manager Davey Martinez to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Monday, and they are close to signing general manager Mike Rizzo to a new deal as well, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Martinez, 58, will also receive a club option for a third year. The 62-year-old Rizzo is expected […]

Joe Mantiply Serving As Opener Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Joe Mantiply will serve as the team's opener on Monday against the Texas Rangers instead of right-hander Slade Cecconi. Mantiply, who was a first-time All-Star with the D-backs last year, isn't likely to go more than a couple innings on Monday in a tough matchup. In his 20 appearances (one start) this […]

Mason Miller Gives Up Two Runs In Rehab Appearance

Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) made his second minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday with Single-A Stockton and allowed two earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out two in just 1 2/3 innings pitched. Miller will need at least one more rehab start to get his pitch count […]

Angels-Reds Game Postponed Monday

The game on Monday between the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Lucas Giolito was scheduled to start for the Angels on Monday, with right-hander Graham Ashcraft the intended starter for the Reds. Both hurlers will most likely […]

De'Von Achane Listed As Week-To-Week

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) is being considered week-to-week, although he avoided a serious injury after a defensive lineman fell on him during Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. It's unlikely that Achane will play in the preseason finale this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars, […]

Miles Sanders In Pads On Monday

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) came out to training camp practice on Monday in pads, which is a good sign for the injured running back after he didn't play in the team's first two preseason games. Sanders is improving, but he still might miss the entire preseason, which won't make him any more […]

Wander Franco Expected To Remain Sidelined

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is expected to remain sidelined through either an extension of his stay on the restricted list or a shift to administrative leave as Major League Baseball continues its investigation into Franco's alleged relationship with a minor. The 22-year-old was placed on the restricted list by the Rays last week, […]

MacKenzie Gore To Start Wednesday Against Yankees

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (finger) is scheduled to start on Wednesday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Gore has been dealing with a nail issue and a blister on his left index finger, but apparently it won't be enough to keep him out this week. The 24-year-old's finger issue was a problem […]

Bryan Woo To Start Against White Sox

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryan Woo (forearm) will start a game in Seattle's series in Chicago against the White Sox that starts on Monday, according to manager Scott Servais. Woo threw a 30-pitch bullpen session last Thursday, and Servais said Woo "felt really good." The 23-year-old first felt soreness in his right forearm after a […]

J.P. Crawford Could Be Back Monday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (concussion) went 0-for-3 in his lone minor-league rehab game with High-A Everett on Saturday, and he could be activated from the injured list on Monday for the start of a series against the Chicago White Sox on the road, according to manager Scott Servais. Crawford collided with third baseman Eugenio […]

Emerson Hancock Could Be Headed For Injured List

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Emerson Hancock (lat, shoulder) could be headed for a trip to the injured list after he felt his lat "kind of grab" in his start on Sunday against the Houston Astros, according to manager Scott Servais. Hancock was removed after just two innings with what the team was calling a shoulder […]

Yonny Chirinos Goes On Injured List, Allan Winans Recalled

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Yonny Chirinos (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 20) with right-elbow inflammation on Monday and recalled right-handed pitching prospect Allan Winans from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Chirinos hasn't looked good in five starts for the Braves, allowing 23 earned runs on 33 hits (five homers) […]

Tigers Calling Up Parker Meadows

The Detroit Tigers will call up outfield prospect Parker Meadows from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and he'll be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. Meadows is the team's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he earns the call-up to the Show after hitting .256/.337/.474 with an .812 OPS, 19 home […]

Jarren Duran Expected To Be Fine

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) is expected to be fine after leaving Sunday's game early against the New York Yankees with a toe contusion, according to sources. Duran's exit from the series finale in the Bronx was precautionary and no X-rays were needed. Nobody has been flown to Houston for this week's series […]

Peyton Hendershot Not Very Involved Against Seattle

Dallas Cowboys tight end Peyton Hendershot wasn't very involved in the team's second preseason contest against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night. In the 22-14 loss, Henderson caught one of his two targets for just seven yards. Hendershot caught 11 of his 16 targets for 103 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (two starts) […]

Vikings Sign Jordan Ta'amu

The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent quarterback Jordan Ta'amu to an undisclosed deal on Monday and waived outside linebacker Curtis Weaver in a corresponding move. The Vikings are adding a little more competition for the backup role behind starter Kirk Cousins with the 2023 regular season quickly approaching. Ta'amu will now compete for a roster spot […]

Teven Jenkins To Miss Start Of Regular Season

The Chicago Bears are bracing to be without left guard Teven Jenkins (leg) for the start of the 2023 regular season due to a leg injury that he suffered earlier in training camp, according to sources. Jenkins took part in joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts last week but didn't suit up for the second […]

Robert Jones Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Robert Jones (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in his knee during Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans and is expected to miss four to six weeks, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Jones is expected to avoid surgery. It's tough news for the 24-year-old, as he was in a battle […]

Jaguars To Play Starters In Preseason Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson plans to play the team's starters for the entire first half in this week's preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. "So, they'll get that opportunity this week and I'll monitor it, I'll be on top of that too. So, if I need to pull them out, I'll […]

Ryan Jeffers Back Behind The Plate Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (back) has returned to catching duties on Sunday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander Ryan Borucki, and he is batting seventh in the lineup. Back soreness kept Jeffers out of action in the team's last two games, but he'll be back in there on Sunday for the series finale […]

Matt Wallner Back In Twins Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander Ryan Borucki. Wallner is playing in right field and hitting eighth in the batting order. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger was hit by a pitch on his hand on Friday and missed Saturday's contest as […]

Mike Trout Very Close To Returning

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) took some swings in the indoor batting cages on Saturday, and manager Phil Nevin said the three-time American League MVP is very close to returning. However, Nevin didn't want to say if Trout could be activated from the injured list on Monday. Trout, who has been out since […]

George Springer Back From Ankle Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (ankle) has returned to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Hunter Greene. Springer is playing right field and batting fifth for Toronto after sitting out the first two games of the series due to a jammed left ankle. Fantasy managers will want to get […]

Triston Casas Out Again Versus Yankees

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) is out of the lineup for the second straight day on Sunday as the team takes on the division-rival New York Yankees. Casas was scratched from Saturday's lineup in the Bronx due to a tooth infection, but it's unlikely that he'll be out much longer. Fantasy managers […]

Kyle Tucker Still Out Sick Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. This will be Tucker's third straight game missed due to an illness, but apparently he's feeling a bit better and could be available to come off the bench on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to check […]

Michael Harris II Scratched With Foot Contusion

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (foot) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the San Francisco Giants with a right-foot contusion. Kevin Pillar will take his place in center field and bat seventh in the order against Giants right-hander Jakob Junis. Fantasy managers should consider Harris to be day-to-day after he fouled a ball […]