Bobby Witt Jr. Dropped To Sixth In Batting Order

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been dropped to sixth in the batting order on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Michael Lorenzen. It's the lowest spot in the order that Witt has occupied so far this year, and he's mostly been KC's leadoff hitter. But the 22-year-old has been slumping at […]

DeAndre Hopkins Remains Away From Team

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins remains away from the team for the start of organized team activities on Monday. Hopkins continues to work out on his own and remains in contact with teammates. "Phoenix is home," Hopkins said. "It's where I have been the last three years. Working out there, there's no emphasis other […]

Austin Ekeler Expected To Be Present For Mandatory Minicamp

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said his expectation is that running back Austin Ekeler will be present for the team's mandatory minicamp. Ekeler, who wants a new contract extension and has been allowed to seek a trade, wasn't at the first day of voluntary organized team activities on Monday. The 28-year-old do-it-all back […]

Rashod Bateman Practicing This Week

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) joined the team on Monday for the first practice of organized team activities. He will likely be eased back in training camp this summer, but it's a good sign that he's already back on the field learning the new offense under offensive coordinator Todd Monken. The third-year wideout […]

Lamar Jackson Expected To Take Part In OTAs This Week

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't attend the team's first of 10 organized team activity practices on Monday, but the Ravens are expecting him to be there for practices this week, according to multiple reports. The practices are voluntary until mandatory minicamp next month, but the team is also implementing a new offensive scheme under […]

Hunter Gaddis Scheduled To Start Monday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Hunter Gaddis was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and is scheduled to start on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Given Gaddis' performances in Cleveland's starting rotation so far this year, fantasy managers will want to avoid him to kick off the week against the division rivals. The 25-year-old has pitched in five […]

Jake Diekman Placed On Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Jake Diekman on the paternity list on Monday and recalled right-hander Zack Burdi from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Diekman could be away from the team for up to three days this week. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw reliever began the 2023 campaign with the Chicago White Sox before […]

Nick Castellanos Picks Up Two Hits In Win Over Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a double in the team's 2-1 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The double was Castellanos' first extra-base hit since May 9. Despite the lack of power of late, the 31-year-old outfielder is hitting .303 (54-for-178) with 15 doubles, five home runs, 26 RBI, two […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Deep In Game 2 Loss

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the team's 2-1 loss to the New York Mets in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Sunday. Ramirez also went deep in the first game of the twin bill and finished that contest 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and […]

No Structural Damage For Addison Barger

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Addison Barger (elbow) has been out since April 28 with a right-elbow injury, but he's not dealing with any structural damage after having it checked out by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas this week, according to sources. Barger is now rehabbing at the team's spring training facilities in Florida. The […]

Jesse Scholtens Recalled From Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox recalled right-hander Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. He will take the roster spot of right-hander Mike Clevinger (wrist), who was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 18) on Sunday with right-wrist inflammation. Scholtens is expected to take Clevinger's spot in the team's starting rotation, and he's […]

Max Fried Close To Resuming Throwing

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) is close to resuming throwing, so it seems realistic to expect him back sometime around the All-Star break in early July. Fried was placed on the injured list with a strained left forearm two weeks ago, and he was recently cleared to resume lifting weights. Fantasy managers are going […]

Liam Hendriks Throws Simulated Game Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks threw his latest simulated game on Monday. Manager Pedro Grifol told reporters on Friday that there was no set date for Hendriks to come off the injured list after the 34-year-old right-handed reliever threw 20 pitches in a live bullpen session on Thursday. The White Sox aren't going to […]

Noelvi Marte Crushing The Ball At Double-A

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Noelvi Marte, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is hitting an impressive .358 (24-for-67) with five doubles, seven home runs, 17 RBI, three stolen bases and 14 runs scored in 74 plate appearances over 17 games in the month of May at Double-A Chattanooga. It took the 21-year-old infielder […]

Daniel Lynch Strikes Out Eight In Rehab Outing

Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch (shoulder) allowed five runs on nine hits (two homers surrendered) while walking none and striking out eight in 3 2/3 innings pitched in a minor-league rehab start last week for Triple-A Omaha. It wasn't all pretty in Lynch's fourth rehab start, but the eight punchouts in just over three […]

Parker Mushinski Has Made 10 Rehab Appearances

Houston Astros left-hander Parker Mushinski (spine) has pitched in 10 minor-league rehab games at Triple-A Sugar Land and has posted a 2.61 ERA. He has allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking three and striking out 13 batters in 10 1/3 innings pitched. The 27-year-old southpaw was pulled off his rehab assignment for […]

Jose Urquidy Hasn't Resumed Throwing

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing after leaving his April 30 start against the Philadelphia Phillies after 5 1/3 innings after experiencing pain in the back of his shoulder. An MRI exam showed inflammation near his shoulder/armpit area, and the Astros are hoping to get him back from the […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Out Until Closer To All-Star Break

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will be out until closer to the All-Star break or after, according to general manager Dana Brown. McCullers has been rehabbing since injuries his right forearm on Feb. 14 and progressed to throwing 37 pitches in a bullpen last Tuesday. He played catch on flat ground on […]

Byron Buxton To Be Re-Evaluated Monday

The Minnesota Twins will re-evaluate outfielder Byron Buxton (calf) on Monday after he was held out of the starting lineup on Sunday as a precaution. "He probably could have stayed in the game and battled through it. It just was not something that was worth it to do," manager Rocco Baldelli said. Buxton was pulled […]

Tyler Glasnow Looks Good In Sunday's Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) looks ready to rejoin Tampa's starting rotation after his fourth minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Durham. In six innings pitched, he allowed just one run on two hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out six batters. It was Glasnow's second straight solid rehab […]

Jimmy Lambert Serving As Opener On Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Jimmy Lambert will get the ball on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians on the road as the team's opener. The White Sox will use the 28-year-old in Mike Clevinger's (wrist) rotation spot to open the week. Lambert has appeared in 19 games for the White Sox so far this year, and […]

Texans Sign Jacob Martin To One-Year Deal

The Houston Texans signed free-agent pass-rusher Jacob Martin to an undisclosed one-year deal last week, according to a source. Martin played on the edge for the Texans from 2019 to 2021 before landing with the New York Jets and Denver Broncos last year. The 27-year-old linebacker recorded only 14 tackles (seven solo), 2.5 sacks, five […]

Garrett Williams Signs Rookie Deal

The Arizona Cardinals signed cornerback Garrett Williams to a four-year rookie deal last Thursday. The team also added undrafted rookie wide receiver Brian Cobbs on an undisclosed deal. Williams was selected in the third round of this year's NFL draft (No. 72 overall) out of the University of Syracuse. He played in only seven games […]

Hayden Hurst Recovering From Sports-Hernia Surgery

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (hernia) is recovering from sports-hernia surgery this offseason and wasn't at the team's first few open offseason workouts. There isn't a specific timetable for Hurst's return, but it doesn't sound like something that will jeopardize his availability for the start of the 2023 regular season. The 29-year-old was inked […]

Raiders Sign Greg Van Roten

The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran free-agent offensive guard Greg Van Roten to an undisclosed deal last week. Van Roten will join the Raider in 2023 after spending the 2022 season with the Buffalo Bills, where he played in 16 games and made four starts at center. Van Roten has the ability to play center, […]

Patriots Release Yodny Cajuste

The New England Patriots released offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste last week. Cajuste was originally taken in the third round (101st overall) in 2019 by New England out of the University of West Virginia. The 27-year-old has only played in two NFL seasons (2021 and 2022) after missing his first two years in the league due […]

Ty Johnson Dealing With Torn Pectoral Muscle

Former New York Jets running back Ty Johnson (pectoral) revealed on his personal Instagram account that he was released last month with a non-football injury designation due to a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered while working out on his own. Johnson underwent surgery on the advice of a Jets doctor and was released shortly […]

Trey Lance Has Made "Substantial Jump" This Offseason

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, general manager John Lynch and private quarterbacks coach Jeff Christensen think that quarterback Trey Lance is throwing the ball more efficiently than he was last spring. Christensen said Lance's biggest breakthrough came when he stood behind Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and watched him throw. The former No. 3 […]

Josh Johnson Returns To Ravens

Free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson, who has played for an NFL-record 14 teams, has signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday for the third time in his career, according to a source. Johnson was with the Ravens in 2016, 2021 and now again in 2023. The 37-year-old journeyman entered the NFC Championship game for the San […]

Bo Naylor Called Up For Sunday's Doubleheader

The Cleveland Guardians recalled catching prospect Bo Naylor from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the New York Mets. Naylor isn't in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the twin bill, but there's a good chance he'll be starting in Game 2 later on Sunday. The team's No. […]