Benjamin St-Juste, Quan Martin Options For The Slot

Washington Commanders first-round rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes will be a starting outside corner opposite Kendall Fuller in 2023. Benjamin St-Juste becomes an option for the slot after he opened the year there in 2022 before William Jackson's struggles forced him to move outside. St-Juste now feels comfortable in either spot, and his size gives coaches […]

Commanders Unlikely To Trade Chase Young

The Washington Commanders declined defensive end Chase Young's fifth-year option for $17.5 million this offseason. Young looked the part of a second overall pick in his 2020 rookie season (7.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles), but he's had 1.5 sacks in 12 games since due to injuries. The Commanders could consider him […]

Antonio Gibson Will Have More Opportunities

The Washington Commanders have used running back Antonio Gibson mostly as a traditional back in his first three years in the NFL, and his efficiency hit a low point in 2022 when he averaged 3.7 yards per carry. But Gibson's stock is rising heading into the 2023 season with new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in […]

Mike Clevinger Injured Against Dodgers

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (biceps) left his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers early on Wednesday night with right-biceps soreness. Clevinger will be further evaluated on Thursday. The 32-year-old veteran right-hander left the contest after giving up no runs on three hits while walking two and striking out five in 4 2/3 […]

Raiders Sign Michael Mayer To Rookie Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Wednesday that they signed second-round tight end Michael Mayer to his rookie contract. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder was taken with the 35th overall pick in this year's NFL draft out of Notre Dame. As a three-year starter for the Fighting Irish, Mayer set […]

Rangers Add Ryan Tepera On Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Tepera to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. He'll stay in the American League West and will report to Triple-A Round Rock after choosing free agency at the end of May. Tepera spent the last year and a half pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, and he had […]

Braves Sign Jesus Aguilar To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent first baseman Jesus Aguilar to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. The Oakland Athletics released Aguilar in early June after he hit just .221 (23-for-104) with two doubles, five home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored in 36 games for them to begin the year. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger will […]

Salvador Perez Day-To-Day With Hand Contusion

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) left the game early on Wednesday night after getting hit on the left hand by a pitch from Cincinnati Reds starter Ben Lively in the third inning, but he's considered day-to-day with a left-hand contusion. X-rays apparently came back negative, and Perez will have […]

X-Rays On Jesse Chavez Come Back Negative

X-rays came back negative on Atlanta Braves right-hander Jesse Chavez (shin) on Wednesday after he was hit by a comebacker on his left shin bone in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Chavez could still miss some time, but it looks like he avoided a serious injury. The 39-year-old right-hander didn't officially […]

Nick Lodolo Could Return In Early August

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) had an encouraging MRI exam on Wednesday, but he remains in a walking boot, and an early August return is a best-case scenario. Lodolo remains on the injured list while recovering from a stress reaction in his left tibia, so he won't be back anytime soon for the Reds […]

Yoan Moncada Could Need Injured-List Stint

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that he's unsure if third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) will require a trip to the injured list. Moncada is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to a recurring back issue, so the White Sox may give him some extended time off […]

Yordan Alvarez To Miss Four Weeks

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) will miss four weeks with his oblique strain after undergoing an MRI exam. News came out early on Wednesday that Alvarez would miss extended time with his injury, and now we have a more specific timetable. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger isn't expected […]

Max Muncy Dealing With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain. Manager Dave Roberts said that the team is hoping Muncy can return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. The original hope was that the 32-year-old left-handed slugger could return on Thursday, but that […]

Salvador Perez Exits Early After Hit By Pitch

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) exited Wednesday's contest early against the Cincinnati Reds after being hit in the hand by a pitch from starter Ben Lively in the third inning. It didn't look good, but fantasy managers will want to check back later for another update on Perez's condition. The 33-year-old backstop will […]

Zach Neto Leaves Early With Side Cramping

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (side) left the game early on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers with cramping in his left side. Neto didn't have an official at-bat before leaving as a precautionary measure, and he was replaced at shortstop by Luis Rengifo, who shifted over from the keystone. For now, fantasy managers […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Out Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Carroll will take a breather after starting the team's last 29 games. The 22-year-old has been that good this year and is the easy favorite for National League Rookie of the Year in 2023. Carroll is […]

Logan Thomas Could Be Heavily Involved In 2023

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas was a favorite target of quarterback Sam Howell throughout organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this offseason. Whether it's Thomas, John Bates or Cole Turner, beat writer Zach Selby says it's looking like the tight ends are going to be heavily involved in the passing game under new offensive […]

Kenyon Green Could Miss Start Of Training Camp

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was non-committal on the status of starting left offensive guard Kenyon Green's (knee) status for the start of training camp at the end of July after Green had arthroscopic knee surgery in the offseason. Green hasn't participated in offseason workouts, but he's made progress with his rehab behind the […]

John Metchie III "On Track" For Training Camp

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (hamstring) is making steady progress from a strained hamstring he suffered in the first phase of the team's offseason program, and he's "on track" to be ready for training camp next month. "Everything is on target," head coach DeMeco Ryans said. "I think Metchie will be good to […]

Texans Sign Maliek Collins To Two-Year Extension

The Houston Texans signed defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a two-year, $23 million contract extension on Wednesday that includes $20 million guaranteed, according to a source. Collins lands the extension after posting a career-high 37 tackles (27 solo), 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, 10 QB hits and two passes defensed in 15 starts in […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Trying Out With Chiefs

Free-agent running back Darrell Henderson Jr. is one of a few players trying out for the Kansas City Chiefs during mandatory minicamp this week. Henderson also worked out for the Arizona Cardinals last December after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars. The 25-year-old played in 10 games (seven starts) for […]

Kirk Cousins Doesn't Expect More Contract Talks Until Next March

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he hasn't had further contract-extension talks with the team since the sides agreed this spring not to work out an extension, and he doesn't expect any talks until next March when his deal expires. "Until then, just focus on this season and the job to do right now," Cousins […]

Justin Herbert Could "Hold In" During Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said there's a possibility he could "hold in" during training camp next month as he seeks a long-term contract extension from the team. "The role of the quarterback is to be out there for his team and to do everything he can to put that team in a position […]

Zay Flowers Agrees With Ravens On Rookie Deal

Baltimore Ravens first-round wide receiver Zay Flowers agreed to a four-year, $14 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the team on Wednesday, according to his agents Eric Dounn and Matt Leist. The deal includes a $7.2 million signing bonus to be paid in 2023. Flowers, who missed some organized team activities with an undisclosed injury, […]

Lamar Jackson Impressing Offensive Coordinator

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been impressing new offensive coordinator Todd Monken this offseason. "I'm impressed. There's not a throw he can't make. There's not a play he can't make," Monken said. We already know that Jackson can run the ball with the best of them, but the Ravens hired Monken this offseason to […]

Stefon Diggs, Sean McDermott On The Same Page

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and wide receiver Stefon Diggs have apparently talked and made up after some confusion as to whether he was in attendance at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. McDermott said Diggs was absent on Tuesday and that he was very concerned about the wideout. Diggs was present […]

Mike Trout Back In Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday and is starting in center field and batting third against Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. With Trout slumping at the plate of late, the Halos decided to give him a day of rest on Tuesday. The 31-year-old perennial All-Star has a […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Could Pitch In Relief In Game 2

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that the team needs left-hander Dylan Dodd to cover a good chunk of Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday after their bullpen usage in the series opener on Tuesday. As a result, the Braves could use rookie AJ Smith-Shawver, who is scheduled to start […]

Nolan Jones Batting Leadoff For Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff for the team on Wednesday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock. Jones has earned a move up Colorado's batting order by hitting .375 (15-for-40) with three doubles, three home runs, nine RBI, four stolen bases and six runs scored in […]

Marcell Ozuna Back In Lineup For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (wrist) is returning to the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Ozuna is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth against Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen in the nightcap of the twin bill. The 32-year-old Ozuna miss the team's last two […]