Jack Flaherty Being Moved To Bullpen

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jack Flaherty is being moved to the bullpen for at least the short term and he will be available in relief on Tuesday against the Houston Astros, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper wouldn't rule out a potential return to the starting rotation for Flaherty down the road, possibly in the […]

Javier Baez Scratched With Back Tightness

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers with lower-back tightness. Zack Short replaced him at shortstop. Until we know more on Baez's condition, consider him day-to-day heading into Wednesday's contest. The 30-year-old Puerto Rican has been a major disappointment in his second season in Detroit, hitting […]

Yusei Kikuchi Removed Due To Cramping

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was removed from his start early on Tuesday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx with a left upper trap muscle cramp, according to the team. It was still a positive outing for Kikuchi, as he was able to pick up his 10th win of the season by […]

Max Fried To Start Thursday

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (finger) is scheduled to make his return to the starting rotation on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Fried was skipped in the rotation the last time around after developing a hot spot on his left index finger during his start last Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, but he was able […]

Randal Grichuk Leaves After Getting Hit In The Head

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Randal Grichuk (head) took a pitch to the head in Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays and was forced to leave the game early. The good news is that he was able to leave the field under his own power. It was a glancing blow that ricocheted off of Grichuk's […]

Royce Lewis Injured Tuesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) left Tuesday's game early against the Cincinnati Reds with left-hamstring tightness. Lewis initially injured his hamstring in the sixth inning and tried to stay in before eventually leaving in the eighth frame. For now, he's being considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to […]

Kareem Hunt (RB, FA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is visiting with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, according to a source. It doesn't come as much of a surprise after Nick Chubb suffered a gruesome season-ending knee injury in the Monday night loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. […]

Kendre Miller Expected To Be "Full-Go" In Practice This Week

It looks like New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) will make his NFL debut in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Dennis Allen said he expects Miller to be a "full-go" in practice this week after he held him out of Monday night's win over the Carolina Panthers. Alvin […]

Brandon Aiyuk Limited Tuesday, Likely To Be Game-Time Decision

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) will be limited in practice on Tuesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Aiyuk will likely be a game-time decision for Thursday night's game against the New York Giants to kick off Week 3. Aiyuk had a CT scan on Monday that ruled out a broken clavicle, […]

Saquon Barkley Listed As DNP Tuesday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was listed as a non-participant for the second straight day on Tuesday. Barkley's participation was a projection as the Giants conducted a walkthrough practice. The 26-year-old suffered an "ordinary" right-ankle sprain in the Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. It was initially reported that he could […]

Luis Arraez Day-To-Day With Ankle Sprain

The Miami Marlins scratched second baseman Luis Arraez (ankle) from their starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets due to a left-ankle sprain and are calling him day-to-day. Arraez suffered the sprained ankle while working out before the game and could need multiple days off as the Fish push for the final […]

Kareem Hunt Visiting With Browns

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is visiting with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, according to a source. It doesn't come as much of a surprise after Nick Chubb suffered a gruesome season-ending knee injury in the Monday night loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Hunt has plenty of familiarity with the Browns, too, […]

Wilyer Abreu Remains Out Tuesday

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu (hand) is missing another game on Tuesday as the team takes on the Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Abreu injured his left hand while crashing into the outfield wall on Sunday and will now miss his second straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider the 24-year-old […]

Max Fried Throws Bullpen Session

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (finger) said he threw a bullpen session on Monday without tape protecting the small blister that developed on his left index finger during the final inning of last Tuesday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fried will be ready to start at some point during the team's four-game series against the […]

Christian Yelich Missing Another Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is out of the starting lineup yet again on Tuesday with the team taking on the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Craig Counsell hasn't ruled out the team placing Yelich on the injured list at this point. He's only played in one of the team's last 11 games due to […]

Willson Contreras Taking The Day Off

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras will start Tuesday's contest against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on the bench. Andrew Knizner will instead catch left-hander Drew Rom and bat eighth in the order against Brewers right-hander Trevor Megill. It appears to be a normal day of rest for Contreras, so he should be back behind the […]

Everson Pereira Still Sidelined

New York Yankees rookie outfielder Everson Pereira (hamstring) is set to miss yet another game on Tuesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. In his absence, Oswaldo Cabrera is making another start in left field and will be in the nine-hole against Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Pereira, one of the team's top prospects, made […]

Bryan De La Cruz Returns Against Mets

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz (ankle) is playing right field and hitting fifth in the batting order on Tuesday against New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi. De La Cruz is returning to Miami's starting lineup after he missed the last three games with right-ankle soreness. The 26-year-old Dominican outfielder is currently slashing .254/.302/.419 […]

Marlins Claim Matt Moore Off Waivers From Guardians

The Miami Marlins claimed left-handed reliever Matt Moore off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, according to sources. The Guardians claimed Moore off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels earlier this month, but now he's on the move again. Moore won't be postseason-eligible if the Marlins end up winning the final wild-card spot in […]

Ronny Mauricio In The Two-Hole Tuesday

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio is playing third base and batting second in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Mauricio continues to hold down the hot corner with Bret Batty (groin) missing his fifth straight game due to a left-groin strain. The Mets' No. 4 prospect, per […]

Colts Sign Trey Sermon To The Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Trey Sermon to their practice squad on Tuesday and waived offensive tackle Ryan Hayes in a corresponding move. Sermon injured his knee in training camp while with the Philadelphia Eagles and was subsequently waived from Injured Reserve. He's likely past his injury, but only time will tell if […]

Brandon Aiyuk Doesn't Have Broken Clavicle

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) doesn't have a break to his clavicle area after undergoing a CT scan on Monday, according to a source. Aiyuk's ability to suit up for the Week 3 game against the New York Giants on Thursday night on a short week will be all about pain tolerance. […]

Matt Breida Could Be Looking At Lead Role

New York Giants running back Matt Breida might be the obvious choice to serve as the team's leading rusher if Saquon Barkley (ankle) misses any time after spraining his right ankle in the Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Breida has the experience and is the incumbent backup after serving in that role in […]

Eric Gray's Role Could Increase

New York Giants rookie running back Eric Gray didn't get much work in the backfield during training camp this summer, but that could change if the Giants seek a change of pace if Saquon Barkley (ankle) misses any time after spraining his right ankle in the Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Gray impressed […]

Broncos May Make Things Easier On Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that the coaching staff may need to simplify the offense a bit in order to help quarterback Russell Wilson be more consistent. "I think, No. 1, the first thing that we always try to look at — but we have to do a better job of as coaches […]

Several Teams Checking In On Cam Akers

Several NFL teams have checked in with the Los Angeles Rams about a potential trade for running back Cam Akers, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns, among others, according to sources. It's still possible the Rams outright release Akers for salary reasons, but the team is actively shopping […]

Colin Rea Likely To Be Bulk Reliever Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-hander Colin Rea from Triple-A Nashville on Monday, and he's likely to pitch in a bulk-relief role on Tuesday behind starter Trevor Megill as the team faces off with the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be more of a bullpen day for the Brew Crew as they look to get some […]

Joey Estes To Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay confirmed on Tuesday that rookie right-hander Joey Estes will be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas in order to make his major-league debut in a start on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. The team's No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has gone a combined 9-6 with a 3.74 ERA, 1.16 […]

Collin McHugh Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. In addition to McHugh, right-handers Nick Anderson (shoulder) and Daysbel Hernandez (forearm) are starting their rehab assignments with Gwinnett. The Braves also reinstated reliever Jesse Chavez (shin) from the 60-day injured list and designated left-hander Lucas Luetge for […]

J.D. Martinez Goes Deep Twice In Win Over Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez was seeing the ball well in Monday night's 8-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Martinez finished the team's 92 win of the year by going 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. The time off that Martinez took in August due […]