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 […]

Julio Teheran To Make Another Rehab Start Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Julio Teheran (hip) threw a bullpen session on Sept. 2 in preparation for another minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Teheran went on the injured list with a right-hip impingement that had been bothering him since July 18. He began his rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Aug. 25 and […]

Jesse Winker Suffers Quad Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jesse Winker (back, quadriceps) started a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Aug. 15 and was moved to Triple-A Nashville on Aug. 22, but his potential comeback hit a snag when he suffered a right-quadriceps injury in a game on Sept. 2, according to manager Craig Counsell. Winker's back spasms started […]

Adrian Houser Throws A Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Monday, according to manager Craig Counsell. The skipper said Houser is doing well, and it's possible that he'll be ready to rejoin the starting rotation right around when he's first eligible to return on Sept. 12. He left his Aug. 27 start after two […]

Louie Varland To Work In Relief

Minnesota Twins right-hander Louie Varland returned to the team on Monday from Triple-A St. Paul, but for now, the former starter will work in a relief role out of the bullpen. Varland, who posted a 1.95 ERA in August after being sent to the minors, is OK moving to a relief role, but he wants […]

Byron Buxton Pausing His Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) will pause his minor-league rehab assignment for now to let the patellar tendinitis in his right knee subside, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Buxton didn't accompany Triple-A St. Paul on Monday. Baldelli said he didn't know whether Buxton's knee soreness will end the team's hopes of allowing him […]

Ryan Walker Serving As Opener For Giants

San Francisco Giants rookie right-hander Ryan Walker will serve as the team's opener for their game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. This will be the 12th "start" for Walker as an opener this year, but he's unlikely to go more than three innings, so fantasy managers looking for a streamer should […]

JoJo Romero Lands On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed relief pitcher JoJo Romero (knee) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 2) on Monday with left-knee patellar tendinitis and activated left-hander Matthew Liberatore (back) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. It's a significant development for the Cardinals' bullpen, as Romero had been serving as the […]

Dameon Pierce To Be Involved In Platoon?

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce took over as the team's featured back in Week 2 in his rookie season last year and never looked back, finishing with 939 rushing yards and four touchdowns. However, the addition of Devin Singletary, who had 819 yards and five touchdowns for the Buffalo Bills in 2022, could mean […]

David Montgomery Expected To Take Over Goal-Line Carries

The Detroit Lions gave running back David Montgomery a three-year, $18 million deal this offseason, but they also took rookie Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the draft. The Athletic's Colton Pouncy writes that Montgomery is expected to take over the goal-line carries in one of the league's best offenses, while Gibbs is […]

Javonte Williams Could Have Lesser Role In The First Month

Denver Broncos third-year running back Javonte Williams (knee) impressed coaches and teammates with a speedy recovery after he tore his ACL and suffered other ligament damage in Week 4 last October. He looked sharp in training camp and his lone preseason appearance. However, The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that it may be fair to peg […]

Tony Pollard Expected To See A Career-High In Touches

The big question this year is will the Dallas Cowboys keep running back Tony Pollard's usage the same as it's been in previous years in an effort to maintain his production, or will they put more on his plate with Ezekiel Elliott gone? The Athletic's Saad Yousuf believes the end result will be something in […]

Nick Chubb Still A Top Fantasy Back

The Athletic's Zac Jackson believes that Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is still a first-round fantasy asset that is powerful, durable and explosive. Cleveland is going to be a more open offense and will use quarterback Deshaun Watson as a runner, but it's unlikely that they're going to forget about Chubb and their experienced, […]

Not Much Certainty In Cincinnati Behind Joe Mixon

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans looked to have won the third-down role in training camp, but head coach Zac Taylor said last week he was still competing with Trayveon Williams, who has returned from an ankle injury. It's a valuable spot on the roster behind starter Joe Mixon, but The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. […]

Bucs Backfield A Committee Behind Rachaad White

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White is the team's lead back entering the 2023 regular season, but it's looking like a committee behind him between Chase Edmonds, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and rookie Sean Tucker. Running backs coach Skip Peete has frequently rotated multiple backs at his other NFL stops. "Chase, I know, can do some […]

Cowboys Expect Dak Prescott To Be Around A "Long Time"

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that the team expects quarterback Dak Prescott to be "with us a long time." Prescott's current deal expires after the 2024 season, and he'll carry a $59.4 million salary cap figure next year. It doesn't look like the two sides will come to an agreement […]

Kris Bryant Takes Batting Practice Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) took batting practice on the field on Monday for the first time since fracturing his left index finger in late July. It's good progress for Bryant, but there's still no timetable for his return from the injured list. The 31-year-old should make it back to the Rockies' lineup before […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Be Activated And Start On Tuesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (forearm) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start against the division-rival Houston Astros on Tuesday. Eovaldi didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment and hasn't pitched in a game since July 30 due to a right-forearm strain, though, so he'll be a pretty risky fantasy option in […]

Ryne Stanek Injures His Ankle Monday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryne Stanek (ankle) injured his ankle while covering first base on Monday in the game against the Texas Rangers and was eventually carted off the field. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time, but the fact that he was carted off the diamond probably means he's at least […]

Julio Urias Goes On Administrative Leave

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias was placed on administrative leave and might have pitched his last game for the team after being arrested for the second time on felony domestic-violence charges on Sunday night. Urias was suspended for 20 games after the first incident in 2019, and he's likely to receive a second suspension […]

Zach Neto To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday. Neto has been on the injured list sine early August with a nagging back injury, but barring a setback this week while playing in a few minor-league games, the 22-year-old could return to the Angels […]

Roschon Johnson Could Quickly Become Bears' Best Back

Right now, Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert is the team's top RB. However, rookie Roschon Johnson could become the team's best back as early as Week 3 or 4, according to The Athletic's Adam Jahns. Johnson has been everything the team said he'd be after taking him in the fourth round this year, from […]

Bryce Young Expected To Spread The Ball Around

With wide receiver DJ Moore now in Chicago, The Athletic's Joe Person writes that the Carolina Panthers plan to have rookie first-round quarterback Bryce Young spread the ball around among a receiving crew that includes newcomers Adam Thielen, DJ Chark Jr. and rookie second-rounder Jonathan Mingo. Thielen caught a lot of shallow-crossers in the preseason, […]

Bills Likely Have Big Plans For Dalton Kincaid

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that the Buffalo Bills likely have big plans for impressive rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid to begin the year and have longed for a 12-personnel look to challenge opposing defenses for a long time. Kincaid has looked like a perfect fit in Buffalo through every stage of the spring and […]

Temper Expectations For Kyle Pitts

The Athletic's Josh Kendall suggests that fantasy managers shouldn't be taking Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts high in their drafts, unless you want to live dangerously. Pitts caught 28 passes for 356 yards and two touchdowns last year and had his season cut short due to an MCL tear. Head coach Arthur Smith has […]