Erik Swanson Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Erik Swanson (spine) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with thoracic-spine inflammation and recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Swanson was injured during his appearances in Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, and now he'll miss at least the next two weeks of […]

Keibert Ruiz Sitting Again Versus Marlins

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (head) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Sunday in the series finale against the Miami Marlins. Ruiz missed a game earlier this week due to light-headedness after taking a foul tip off his catcher's mask. He returned to action and went 2-for-5 on Friday, […]

Tyler O'Neill Scratched With Knee Discomfort

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies due to left-knee discomfort. Richie Palacios is taking his spot in center field and will hit eighth in the order against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. It's yet another injury for the oft-injured O'Neill, but for now, fantasy managers should […]

Nolan Arenado Back In Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola. Arenado left Friday night's game early with lower-back tightness and sat out on Saturday, but he's feeling better now and will return for the series finale. Taylor […]

Terry McLaurin Won't Be Slowed By Sam Howell

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin and quarterback Sam Howell have built some solid chemistry this summer. The Athletic's Ben Standig doesn't think that fantasy managers should be too worried that McLaurin won't be able to extend his streak of 1,000-yard receiving seasons to four just because Howell has only completed 11 NFL passes. McLaurin […]

Tyjae Spears A Dynamic Complement To Derrick Henry

The Athletic's Joe Rexrode writes that the Tennessee Titans have finally found a dynamic complement to bruiser Derrick Henry, and rookie third-rounder Tyjae Spears could also be Henry's replacement as the primary back in 2024. The Tulane product will start the 2023 regular season as the team's third-down back, but he could also deserve some […]

Browns Acquire Pierre Strong Jr. From Patriots

The Cleveland Browns acquired running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the New England Patriots on Sunday in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr., according to sources. The move gives Cleveland some more backfield depth behind workhorse Nick Chubb. It's bad news for Jerome Ford, who was set to a bigger role as Chubb's primary […]

Mekhi Becton Wins Starting Right-Tackle Spot

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton has won the team's starting right-tackle spot to start the 2023 regular season. Becton, the former 11th overall pick in 2020 out of Louisville, was able to return to the practice field this summer after dealing with knee injuries the last several seasons. He managed to play well […]

Dolphins Agree To Three-Year Extension With Zach Sieler

The Miami Dolphins agreed with defensive lineman Zach Sieler on a three-year contract extension on Sunday worth $30.75 million, including $20 million guaranteed, according to a source. With incentives, Sieler will have the chance to make up to $35.7 million. He has quickly become a core part of Miami's defense. The 27-year-old was a seventh-round […]

Colts Release Kenyan Drake

The Indianapolis Colts released veteran running back Kenyan Drake on Sunday, according to a source. Drake really must not have impressed the team's coaching staff during training camp and the preseason, as they could use all the running back depth they can get with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and Zack Moss (arm) both injured. With the […]

Giants Release James Robinson

The New York Giants released running back James Robinson on Sunday, according to a source. Robinson's fall continues. The 25-year-old former undrafted free agent had over 1,000 yards rushing in his first NFL season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020 and had a season-high eight rushing scores the following season, but an Achilles injury suffered […]

Buccaneers Expect Mike Evans To Be Ready For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Mike Evans (groin) will definitely be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Minnesota Vikings. Evans didn't play in the team's preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday due to a groin injury he's been dealing with, but […]

No Structural Damage For Emerson Hancock

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Emerson Hancock (shoulder) doesn't have a tear or any structural damage in his right shoulder, but given that the recovery time frame for his injury was roughly four to six weeks when he suffered it during an Aug. 20 start, his 2023 season is likely over. Hancock was moved to the […]

Tom Murphy To Ramp Up Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy (thumb) was "given clearance to take baseball activities to the next level" by Dr. Donald Sheridan, according to general manager Justin Hollander. Murphy suffered a left-thumb sprain earlier in August. "Some of this is just going to be a pain discomfort tolerance thing," Hollander said, adding that surgery is not […]

Colin Selby To Start For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Colin Selby will make the start on Saturday against the visiting Chicago Cubs, with rookie right-hander Osvaldo Bido expected to be the bulk-relief pitcher. Selby has made only seven relief appearances for the Pirates in his first MLB season and hasn't gone more than two innings in any of his outings, […]

Kevin Kiermaier Retreats To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will start Saturday's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on the bench with left-hander Logan Allen on the mound. The left-handed-hitting Kiermaier is actually hitting .299 (20-for-67) against southpaws in 2023, but he's yet to go deep against them in 43 games. Daulton Varsho will start in center field […]

Fernando Cruz To Serve As Opener Against Diamondbacks

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Fernando Cruz will serve as the team's opener on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cruz will only go an inning or two before likely giving way to right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral), who is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured to serve as the bulk reliever for this one. The 33-year-old […]

Brandon Belt Sitting Against Southpaw

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt is retreating to the bench on Saturday with the Cleveland Guardians starting left-hander Logan Allen. Bo Bichette is getting a day off his feet and will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the two-hole, while Santiago Espinal is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against Allen. […]

Alejandro Kirk Resting Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Danny Jansen will do the catching and bat sixth against Guardians left-hander Logan Allen. Kirk continues to share playing time behind the dish with Jansen, limiting his overall fantasy appeal to two-catcher leagues. The 24-year-old Mexican […]

Cubs Calling Up Jordan Wicks

The Chicago Cubs are calling up their 2021 first-round pick, left-hander Jordan Wicks, from the minors on Saturday. Wicks, who turns 24 next week, was 7-0 with a 3.55 ERA between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa this year, also adding a 1.17 WHIP, 32 walks and 99 strikeouts in 91 1/3 total innings over 20 […]

Mike Evans In For A Big Season?

Contrary to popular belief, The Athletic's Dan Pompei writes that the expectation in Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp is that veteran wide receiver Mike Evans will actually have more production with quarterback Baker Mayfield throwing him the ball than he did with Tom Brady. Brady never forced passes to any receivers, but Mayfield is more […]

DK Metcalf Remains Geno Smith's Go-To Target

The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar writes that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf remains quarterback Geno Smith's go-to target after Metcalf accounted for 25.5 percent of Seattle's targets last year. The fifth-year wideout started his career as mostly an outside receiver, but he's evolved into a player who can stress defenses from the slot as well. […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Has Made Second-Year Leap

The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that San Francisco 49ers running back Tyrion Davis-Price has made a big second-year leap heading into the 2023 season and put on 14 pounds in the offseason after being a third-round selection a year ago. Davis-Price has been quick and explosive and is a much better pass-catcher than he was […]

George Pickens Ready For Second-Year Leap?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is extremely athletic, leading ESPN analyst Ryan Clark to say that he thinks Pickens is more athletic than Vikings All-Pro wideout Justin Jefferson. The Athletic's Mark Kaboly thinks Pickens could be a WR1 on many fantasy teams in his second season with quarterback Kenny Pickett already firing on all […]

Dallas Goedert A Solid Investment

The Athletic's Bo Wulf writes that Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is as integral a part of the team's passing game as wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but he remains mired around TE7 in most fantasy drafts. There are health questions surround Goedert, but he has been dominant in training camp this […]

Mecole Hardman Jr. Could Have A Big Role

New York Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have quickly built chemistry in training camp this summer, and Hardman has been a frequent target on Rodgers' quick passes shortly after the snap. Hardman is perfect for those plays because of his speed and after-the-catch ability, and the Jets should be able […]

Commanders Remain High On Sam Howell

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Sam Howell has a chance to be a "really good" quarterback for the team. Since Kirk Cousins last played for the team in 2017, the franchise has started 12 different QBs due to injuries and ineptitude. In Rivera's three seasons in D.C., the team has started […]

Nick Chubb Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb won't suit up for the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receivers Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore will play. Top backup Jerome Ford (hamstring) will also sit out with an injury, so Demetric Felton Jr., John Kelly Jr., Hassan […]

Jake Cronenworth Leaves After Hit By Pitch

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) left Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the ninth inning after he was hit by a pitch in his right wrist area. He was replaced by Jose Azocar, who entered as a pinch-runner. Before leaving early, Cronenworth had gone 1-for-3 in the eventual […]

Jalin Hyatt Could Have Breakout Rookie Season

The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll thinks that New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt could be a surprise rookie breakout in 2023. He has become quite comfortable in the offense at training camp despite questions about his route-tree abilities coming out of college. Hyatt has shown speed, made a few long touchdown receptions in practice […]