Trevor Story Won't Make Red Sox Debut Until Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) will take the full 20 days on his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester, according to manager Alex Cora. Story's rehab assignment expires on Wednesday, so the earliest he will make his 2023 debut for Boston will be on Thursday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. The 30-year-old […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Retreats To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will receive a breather on Sunday as the team battles the Boston Red Sox. It looks to be just a normal day of rest for Guerrero in the series finale, as he's started every game for the team since May 19. Brandon Belt will get the nod […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Taking Sunday Off

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a normal day of rest for Witt, who started the team's last 14 games. In his absence, Maikel Garcia will play shortstop and hit leadoff for KC against Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker. Matt Duffy is […]

Brandon Marsh Lands On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a bruised left knee and recalled infielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Marsh will be out for two to three weeks. Wilson will play some left field with Jake Cave and whenever Kyle Schwarber […]

Tim Anderson Sitting Out After Saturday's Brawl

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians after his brawl with Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez on Saturday evening. After Ramirez slid into second base in the seventh inning on Saturday, J-Ram and Anderson got into a boxing match that ended with Anderson on […]

Jose Ramirez Ejected After Melee With White Sox

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had quite an eventful game against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in a 7-4 loss. Ramirez went 1-for-3 in the contest with a double and an RBI, and he was also ejected from the contest after a fight with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson after he slid into […]

Shohei Ohtani To Make Next Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani (finger) has recovered from the cramping in his right middle finger and he's scheduled to make his next start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Phil Nevin. Ohtani has been dealing with cramping issues recently, and he's also dealt with some fingernail issues dating […]

Austin Meadows Not Doing Baseball Activities

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that outfielder Austin Meadows, who is on the 60-day injured list with anxiety, still isn't doing any baseball activities. The Tigers are hopeful that he can get "up and running." The 28-year-old outfielder hasn't played since the opening month of the season and has just 21 at-bats in 2023. […]

Jonathan India Expected To Be Activated Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) has increased his baseball activities this week after some rest and is expected to be activated from the injured list when he's eligible to return on Tuesday. India was scratched from the lineup on July 29 with left heel pain and was placed on the IL with left-foot […]

Justin Wilson's Season Is Over

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell confirmed that left-handed reliever Justin Wilson (lat) is done for the rest of the season with a left-lat injury. The Brewers placed Wilson on the 15-day injured list last weekend, and he won't be ready to return for the rest of the year. The 35-year-old veteran southpaw had just returned […]

Rowdy Tellez To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that first baseman Rowdy Tellez (finger, forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Tellez is trying to return from two separate injuries, a fractured left ring finger and forearm inflammation, but he's doing baseball activities and is getting closer to a return […]

Javier Baez Could Go On Bereavement List

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez was scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays due to a death in the family. It's possible that he will be placed on the bereavement list by the Tigers, which would cause him to miss another two to three days. Fantasy managers […]

Jake Fraley Goes On Injured List With Fractured Toe

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 4) on Saturday with a stress fracture in his left fourth toe and recalled outfielder T.J. Hopkins from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Fraley was unavailable on Friday against the Washington Nationals, and now we know why. And […]

Luke Raley Still Not Ready To Return

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley (knee) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Saturday's tilt against the Detroit Tigers. Raley fouled a ball off his right knee on Wednesday and will now miss his second straight game, but he's only dealing with a contusion and should be considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers will want […]

Javier Baez Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has been scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's unclear why Baez was scratched, so check back later for more information. With Baez out, Zack Short will start at shortstop for the Tigers and hit eighth against Rays right-hander Aaron Civale. Although he does have double-digit […]

De'Von Achane Dealing With Injury

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (undisclosed) is not practicing at training camp on Saturday and appears to be walking very gingerly. He is doing some rehab work on the side. It remains to be seen what exactly Achane is dealing with, but consider him day-to-day for now. The 21-year-old is pretty undersized at […]

Tristan Wirfs Seeks Psychologist For Anxiety

Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs said that his move from right to left tackle this spring became a source of such debilitating anxiety that he started seeing team sports psychologist Joe Carella. "It seems like so minuscule, like oh, you're just flipping sides, but I was like having breakdowns about it," Wirfs […]

Ja'Marr Chase Doesn't Want Joe Burrow Back Until He's 100%

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase wants quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) to take his time before returning to the field, even if it means missing Week 1 of the regular season against the Cleveland Browns. "I sat out an extra game just to let my hip all the way heal up, and you don't want […]

Will Levis Earning Praise From Teammates

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis has had his ups and downs at training camp this summer, but he has shown some spunk, and his teammates have noticed. He earned praise from running back Derrick Henry in Friday's practice during a late two-minute period. Levis finished Friday 4-for-9 in the 7-on-7 team period, and he's […]

Cooper Kupp Injury Issues Linger, Rams' Star Wide Receiver Considered Day-To-Day: NFL Injury Update

The 2022 NFL season did not go according to plan for Cooper Kupp and the Los Angeles Rams. Following a historic 2021 campaign in which Kupp logged record-breaking receiving totals and the Rams won LVI, Los Angeles struggled mightily throughout 2022. The talented Kupp missed the second half of the 2022 season due to an […]

Chase Edmonds Is The Third-Down Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds is the team's third-down running back. Head coach Todd Bowles called Edmonds a "jack of all trades" in that he can run, catch, pass block and play special teams, and he said Edmonds "understands the game completely." He has a 78.9% pass-block win rate since 2018 and has […]

Cade Otton In Leadership Role As TE1 In 2023

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is stepping into a leadership role as the team's starting tight end in 2023 in his second year in the NFL, with offensive coordinator Dave Canales trying to magnify Otton's skill set alongside second-year man Ko Kieft, rookie Payne Durham and veteran David Wells. Under Canales, the Bucs […]

Nick Lodolo To Throw Bullpen On Monday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) is scheduled for a live bullpen session on Monday and then will throw two innings next Friday. It was announced over the weekend that Lodolo is now targeting a late-August return from the 60-day injured list alongside right-hander Hunter Greene (hip). The 25-year-old southpaw […]

Jonathan India Expected To Return Early Next Week

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) has resumed baseball activities this week and is expected to return from the injured list early next week, according to manager David Bell. India is dealing with mild plantar fasciitis in his left heel, and he's lining up to miss the minimum time on the 10-day injured list. […]

Max Muncy Won't Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is only available to pinch run on Friday and Saturday against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Muncy was forced to leave Thursday's game early with a left-wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch, so he's being given a couple days to rest […]

J.D. Martinez Available To Pinch Hit Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) will be available to pinch hit on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Martinez should be back in Saturday's lineup for the Dodgers. Martinez took batting practice on Thursday after sitting out the entire series this week […]

Ryan Helsley To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (forearm) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday for Double-A Springfield, according to a source. Helsley is getting very close to returning to St. Louis' bullpen after being placed on the injured list in the middle of June with a right-forearm strain. There's a good chance he'll […]

Jose Urquidy To Start On Sunday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will return from the injured list to start on Sunday against the New York Yankees. Urquidy will push lefty J.P. France to Houston's bullpen for now. There are a lot of reasons for fantasy managers to ignore Urquidy in his return this weekend, even […]

Michael Wacha To Make First Rehab Start Saturday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) will make a minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A El Paso and will likely sit in the 50- to 60-pitch range during the outing. Wacha hasn't pitched since July 1 due to right-shoulder inflammation, and the Friars have been keen on not rushing him back. They now […]

Twins To Shut Down Byron Buxton For Two Weeks

Minnesota Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler said that the plan is to shut outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) down for two weeks to see how he responds after placing him on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The oft-injured 29-year-old is dealing with a right-hamstring strain and now probably won't return until late August or […]