Rashan Gary To Be On "Pitch Count" To Start The Year

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) will be on a "pitch count" to start the 2023 regular season in his return from last November's ACL tear. LaFleur has raved about how Gary approached his rehab and his return, and it looks as though he'll be active in Week […]

Mets To Promote Ronny Mauricio On Friday

The New York Mets are planning to promote touted prospect Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when rosters expand to 28. Mauricio, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is well-deserving of the call-up. He's hit .295/.349/.511 with an .860 OPS, 23 home runs, 30 doubles, three triples, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases […]

Rashee Rice, Justyn Ross To Start As "Package" Players

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said on Wednesday that wide receivers Rashee Rice and Justyn Ross will start out as "package" players on offense, but the hope is that they produce enough to graduate and become every-down receivers later in the year. Right now, Skyy Moore is an every-down wideout, and Veach expects […]

Kendall Graveman Dealing With Back Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (back) left his appearance on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox with lower-back discomfort and he'll be evaluated in Houston on Thursday. Graveman picked up his 11th hold of the season and allowed a hit and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning before […]

Rays Sign Billy Hamilton To Minor-League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are signing speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Hamilton last played on July 7 for the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate because of a right-shoulder injury, so he's going to need a little bit of time to ramp up after he was released […]

Wander Franco Being Investigated For Second Complaint

A special prosecutor in the Dominican Republic is investigating a second formal complaint that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco engaged in a relationship with a minor, which is the latest of three accusations against the 22-year-old, according to sources. The first complaint against Franco was filed on July 17. The third girl has not […]

Mason Miller Likely To Need One More Rehab Outing

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that rookie right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) was fine after his 29-pitch outing on Tuesday, but he will likely need one more minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Las Vegas before rejoining the major-league roster. Miller was touching triple digits with his fastball in his one scoreless inning of work on […]

Gabriel Moreno Takes A Seat Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is receiving the day off on Wednesday night versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Moreno, the team's everyday backstop, is just getting a normal day of rest. Jose Herrera will catch rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt and will hit eighth against Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot. The 23-year-old Moreno doesn't have much power […]

Will Smith Receives A Breather

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will start Wednesday's game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on the bench. It's a normal day of rest for the All-Star backstop. He should be back in the starting lineup on Thursday for the start of a big weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. With Smith sitting, Austin Barnes […]

Brendan Rodgers Not Playing After All

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (illness) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Alan Trejo is now starting at the keystone and batting eighth against Braves rookie right-hander Darius Vines. Rodgers will now miss his second straight game due to an illness. Not many fantasy managers were going to […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Getting A Day Off

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is sitting out on Wednesday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals. Vinny Capra will get the start at the hot corner and will hit sixth for the Bucs against Royals left-hander Angel Zerpa. Hayes' overall numbers don't look very impressive in his fourth big-league season, but […]

Salvador Perez Scratched On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (back, neck) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates with upper-back/neck tightness. Freddy Fermin will now do the catching for the Royals and will bat sixth in the order against Pirates right-hander Andre Jackson. Until we know more about Perez's injury, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. […]

Rams Finalizing Contract With Brett Maher

The Los Angeles Rams are finalizing an undisclosed contract with veteran kicker Brett Maher on Wednesday, according to a source. The Rams will go with Maher after releasing Tanner Brown on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Maher was with the Denver Broncos during training camp and the preseason, but they traded for Wil […]

Andy Isabella Returns To The Bills

The Buffalo Bills re-signed wide receiver Andy Isabella to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to a league source. Isabella was cut on Tuesday with the team getting their roster down to 53 players, but he will return the very next day to serve as extra receiver depth in Buffalo for the start of the […]

Broncos Sign Phillip Dorsett To Their Practice Squad

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to a source. Dorsett will stay in the AFC West after he was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday. The former first-round selection of the Indianapolis Colts in 2015 out of Miami played in 15 games (four […]

Kyle Philips Lands On Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans placed wide receiver Kyle Philips (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, meaning he'll now have to sit out the first four games of the 2023 regular season after injuring himself during training camp. The 24-year-old fifth-round pick last year also dealt with hamstring and shoulder injuries in 2022 that limited him to […]

Colts Not Giving Up On Jonathan Taylor

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he will not quit on his relationship with disgruntled and injured running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle). "Relationships are repairable. We have work to do on it," Ballard said. The GM said the Colts aren't just going to let Taylor get out of the building and that they value […]

Michael King To Make Another Start Sunday

New York Yankees right-hander Michael King is lined up to make another start for the Yankees this Sunday against the Houston Astros on the road. King has earned another start for the Bombers after pitching four scoreless innings while striking out five during a 61-pitch outing against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has […]

Wilyer Abreu Expected To Return Friday

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who is currently on the paternity list, is expected to rejoin the team on Friday in Kansas City for the start of a series against the Royals. Abreu was placed on paternity leave to begin the week on Monday, but the 24-year-old prospect will be back this weekend […]

Brendan Rodgers Back In Action For Rockies

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves and rookie right-hander Darius Vines, playing second base and batting in the six-hole. Rodgers missed the team's last two games but is back in action after feeling better. His return doesn't mean much in fantasy, […]

Mariners Hoping George Kirby Will Start This Weekend

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that the team hopes right-hander George Kirby (illness) will return to the starting rotation to face the New York Mets on either Saturday or Sunday. Fantasy managers were extremely bummed to learn that Kirby was scratched from his pristine matchup against the lowly Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, but he's […]

Ty France Back In Wednesday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) is starting at first base and is batting fifth in the lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics and right-hander Zach Neal. France was removed from Tuesday's contest against Oakland early in the game as a precaution after he was hit on his left wrist during a […]

Julio Rodriguez Out Of Mariners Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) is being held out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics after he was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with left-foot soreness. Rodriguez is reportedly dealing with a nerve issue in his foot and plans to be evaluated further as a precaution, so until we […]

Mike Yastrzemski Activated And Starting Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Luis Matos to the minors in a corresponding move. Yastrzemski is right back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, playing right field and batting sixth against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene. Yaz didn't require a minor-league […]

Tyler O'Neill Unavailable To Play Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) is experiencing some knee discomfort and is unavailable to play in Wednesday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. Richie Palacios will get the start in left field and is hitting eighth against Padres left-hander Rich Hill. O'Neill's frustrating 2023 campaign continues, and he's been dealing with knee […]

Nick Senzel Getting Another Start

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel is starting in left field and is batting sixth in the order on Wednesday against right-hander Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants. This will be Senzel's third straight start for the Reds, although he'll likely be headed back to the bench soon with Jake Fraley (toe) nearing a return […]

Ryan Helsley, Lars Nootbaar Likely To Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (forearm) and outfielder Lars Nootbaar (groin) are expected to be activated from the injured list by Friday when major-league rosters expand, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Helsley, who hasn't pitched in the majors since June 7, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Wednesday. Don't […]

Marcus Stroman Plays Long Toss

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman (hip, ribs) did some long toss on Wednesday after being cleared for light activities earlier this week. It's the first time that he's done any throwing since he was diagnosed with a right rib-cage cartilage fracture two weeks ago. It's nice to see the 32-year-old veteran making some progress, but […]

Kyle Wright To Make A Rehab Start Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright's (shoulder) minor-league rehab assignment has been moved from High-A Rome to Triple-A Gwinnett, and he will make a start for Gwinnett on Wednesday. In his first rehab start for Rome last Thursday, Wright looked good and tossed three scoreless frames while striking out four. It was the 27-year-old's first outing […]

Ranger Suarez To Start On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hamstring) is officially lined up to return from the 15-day injured list and start on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies didn't send Suarez on a minor-league rehab assignment, so the 28-year-old southpaw could be a bit limited with his pitch count in his return this weekend and therefore […]