Willson Contreras Getting A Rest Day

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras will start on the bench on Wednesday as the team faces the Miami Marlins in the series finale. Ivan Herrera will take over behind the plate and hit sixth in the batting order against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. It's a good time for a rest for Contreras, as he […]

Wander Franco, Randy Arozarena Out Against Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco and outfielder Randy Arozarena are both out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Taylor Walls will man the 6 and bat eighth, while Luke Raley will start in left field and bat in the two-hole against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. Franco and Arozarena are both fine […]

J.D. Martinez Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is taking a day off on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. In his absence, Will Smith will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup, while Austin Barnes does the catching and hits out of the nine-hole against Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Martinez, who has been an All-Star […]

Adley Rutschman Resting Up Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. It's just a normal day off for the All-Star catcher, who went 2-for-8 with a home run and a double in the first two games of the series against the Dodgers in Baltimore. When he's playing, […]

Orioles Put Cedric Mullins On 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 16) on Wednesday with a right-adductor groin strain and recalled right-hander Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Mullins missed the team's last three games with right-quadriceps tightness, but now he's landing on the IL with a […]

Endy Rodriguez Taking A Day Off

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie catcher Endy Rodriguez will take the day off on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Rodriguez just made his major-league debut this week and has gone hitless in seven at-bats with six strikeouts, so the Pirates are going to let him clear his head a bit before his third start in the big […]

Josh Naylor Resting Against Lefty

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran left-hander Rich Hill. Josh Bell will get the start at the cold corner instead and will hit cleanup against Hill. Naylor is having an excellent season and has been hot of late, clearing the fences […]

Browns Waive Perrion Winfrey

The Cleveland Browns waived defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey on Wednesday. A former fourth-rounder in 2022, Winfrey appeared in 13 games as a rookie in 2022 and finished with 22 tackles. The Browns decided to part ways with him while Winfrey is under police investigation for allegedly threatening a woman with a gun on Tuesday night. […]

49ers Put Rookie Darrell Luter Jr. On PUP List

The San Francisco 49ers placed rookie defensive back Darrell Luter Jr. (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, according to the league's transaction wire. The team can place Luter on the active PUP list at the start of training camp next week. The PUP list is open to players who suffered football-related […]

Lions Sign Second-Rounder Brian Branch

The Detroit Lions signed second-round safety Brian Branch to his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. With the signing, the Lions now have their entire rookie draft class in 2023 under contract. Branch spent the last three seasons at Alabama and was named a second-team All-American after last season. […]

Isiah Pacheco Seen Stretching Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (hand) was seen stretching on the field before practice on Wednesday. Head coach Andy Reid said on Tuesday that Pacheco was a candidate to miss the start of training camp after having surgery on his hand and labrum this offseason. But the fact that he's on the field […]

Steelers Sign Alex Highsmith To Four-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed edge rusher Alex Highsmith to a four-year, $68 million contract extension on Wednesday before the start of training camp, according to his agents. The deal gives Highsmith over $27.7 million in guarantees and $38 million over the first two years of the new contract. The 25-year-old linebacker was fantasy relevant in […]

Zack Martin Considering Holdout

Dallas Cowboys six-time All-Pro offensive guard and team captain Zack Martin is considering not reporting to training camp due to his unhappiness with his contract and the team's lack of interest in restructuring it, according to sources. Martin thinks he is "woefully underpaid relative to the market." The 32-year-old offensive lineman is scheduled to make […]

Cowboys Open To Extensions For CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs

The Dallas Cowboys have been open to working on contract extensions for wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, cornerback Trevon Diggs and offensive tackle Terence Steele. Lamb has gotten better all three years in the NFL, and he finished with 1,359 receiving yards as the Cowboys' unquestioned No. 1 wideout in 2022. Brandin Cooks is now in […]

Garrett Whitlock Resumes Throwing

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) played catch on Monday and is feeling great. The last report we had on Whitlock was that he hadn't resumed throwing since landing on the injured list on the Fourth of July, so this news is much more encouraging. The 27-year-old isn't coming back anytime soon, but hopefully […]

Travis d'Arnaud Signs One-Year Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a one-year, $8 million deal for the 2024 season, and it includes an $8 million club option for the 2025 season with no buyout. Now that young backstop Sean Murphy is in Atlanta, d'Arnaud, 34, hasn't been playing as much in 2023. However, he's still been plenty […]

Paul Skenes Signs With Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-hander Paul Skenes, the first overall pick in this year's MLB draft, for a major-league record $9.2 million. The slot value for the first overall pick was $9.721 million. Skenes, who could easily be pitching in the big leagues later this year, will start his professional career in the Florida Complex […]

Edward Olivares Reinstated From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals reinstated outfielder Edward Olivares (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Olivares is back with the Royals for the first time since July 7 when he strained his left oblique. He's right back in the starting lineup on […]

Luis Campusano Activated, Rougned Odor DFA'd, Austin Nola Optioned

The San Diego Padres activated catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, the Padres designated infielder Rougned Odor for assignment and optioned catcher Austin Nola and infielder/outfielder Brandon Dixon to Triple-A El Paso. Campusano had surgery to fix a torn ligament in his left thumb on May 12, […]

Salvador Perez Still Out Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) remains out of action on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Freddy Fermin will do the catching again for the Royals and will bat sixth against Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Perez is dealing with a Grade 1-plus left-hamstring strain, so he'll miss his second straight game after getting injured […]

Jarrad Davis' Season Is Over

The New York Giants placed linebacker Jarrad Davis (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, ending his 2023 season before it even started. It's a tough break for Davis, who injured his knee during organized team activities this spring. The 27-year-old was a former first-round selection by the Detroit Lions back in 2017 and was expected […]

Saints Place Kendre Miller On Non-Football Injury List

The New Orleans Saints placed rookie running back Kendre Miller (knee) on the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday. They also added wide receivers A.T. Perry and Shaquan Davis to the list. Miller is behind the eight ball heading into his first NFL season after he required surgery to fix an MCL injury that he suffered […]

Isiah Pacheco Could Start Training Camp On PUP List

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that the team will soon make a decision on whether running back Isiah Pacheco (hand) will begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. It basically means that Pacheco might not be ready to practice when training camp kicks off soon, but the 24-year-old could […]

Tyler O'Neill To Be Activated Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Thursday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals are considering sending down a pitcher to make room for O'Neill on the active roster, but they want to wait until after Wednesday's bullpen game to do so. The 28-year-old has […]

Randal Grichuk Out With Groin Injury

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (groin) ran the bases on Tuesday and is getting healthier, but he's not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Houston Astros. Grichuk has only played in one game so far in the second half of the season due to his groin injury, but he should be considered day-to-day […]

Framber Valdez Up In The Air To Start Friday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that the team isn't sure yet if left-hander Framber Valdez (calf) will be able to make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. Left-calf cramping caused Valdez to be pulled from his last start early on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, and apparently he's not […]

Brandon Woodruff To Make First Rehab Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will make his first minor-league rehab start on Saturday for High-A Wisconsin on the road. Out since the middle of April with a right-shoulder injury, fantasy managers should be getting Woodruff back from the injured list soon, although it probably won't be until August given his long layoff. The […]

Hyun Jin Ryu To Make Another Rehab Start Friday

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) will make another minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday night, according to manager John Schneider. The plan is for Ryu to throw at least 80 pitches in the outing, and there's "not much more to check off" after that. As long as he avoids any […]

Blue Jays Hope Kevin Gausman Can Start This Weekend

The Toronto Blue Jays are still hopeful that right-hander Kevin Gausman (side) can start soon, according to manager John Schneider, ideally on the road against the Seattle Mariners in a series that starts on Friday and runs through Sunday. Gausman was scratched from his last start last Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to left-side […]

Riley Greene Retreats To The Bench

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is taking a day off on Tuesday as the team battles the Kansas City Royals. Matt Vierling will take over in center field and will hit second in the batting order on Tuesday against Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch. Greene missed significant time this year with a leg injury, but he's […]