Tyler Scott Should Be Deep Option For Justin Fields

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Tyler Scott, who was drafted in the fourth round (133rd overall) this year, should primarily be a deep option for quarterback Justin Fields when he plays in 2023. DJ Moore is the team's clear No. 1 receiver, but they also have Chase Claypool, Darnell Mooney, Equanimeous St. Brown and Dante […]

Bears Don't Want A Bell-Cow Back?

The Chicago Bears still like running back Khalil Herbert despite selecting rookie Roschon Johnson in the fourth round of this year's draft. Herbert averaged 5.7 yards per carry last season, which was more than David Montgomery. But their fondness for Herbert didn't prevent them from trying to extend Montgomery or later signing veteran D'Onta Foreman […]

Rams Have Options With Rookie Steve Avila

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Steve Avila could have the best path to immediate playing time in 2023 among the team's rookie draft picks. The Rams have options with Avila; they have an opening at guard, or they could play him at center. In the long-term, The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue sees Avila taking over at […]

Tuli Tuipulotu Has Clearest Path To Playing Time

Los Angeles Chargers rookie edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu has the clearest pathway to significant playing time as a rookie on the Chargers' roster. He is immediately the third edge rusher on the roster behind Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, which should pencil him in for around 25 snaps per game. The Chargers think Tuipulotu has […]

Michael Mayer Could Eventually Become The Starter

Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer will start out behind tight end Austin Hooper and maybe even O.J. Howard on the team's depth chart, but he has a strong chance to eventually become a starter. He doesn't have high-end speed or athleticism, but he has great size at 6-foot-4, 249 pounds and plays […]

Felix Anudike-Uzomah Has Path To Immediate Playing Time

Based on his talent and draft position in the first round, Kansas City Chiefs rookie defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah has the easiest path in the team's draft class to get on the field in 2023 and contribute early on. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo loves to add pass-rushers in the draft to develop, and Anudike-Uzomah should […]

Dalton Kincaid Expected To Line Up More As Receiver

The Buffalo Bills traded up two spots late in the first round of this year's NFL draft to take tight end Dalton Kincaid out of Utah. The Bills were looking for another offensive playmaker to give quarterback Josh Allen some help. Allen finished with his lowest completion percentage on passes thrown between the hashes since […]

Reds Claim Franklin German Off Waivers From White Sox

The Cincinnati Reds claimed right-hander Franklin German off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. German was recently designated for assignment by Chicago after not playing a single major-league game for them in 2023. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut for the Boston Red Sox in 2022 and […]

Garrett Cleavinger Likely Out For The Season

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Garrett Cleavinger (knee) is dealing with a torn right ACL in his knee and is likely out for the rest of the season. Cleavinger collided with New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks in the game on Sunday and will now face a long rehab. The 29-year-old southpaw was proving to be […]

Chase Silseth Likely To Enter Rotation

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that right-hander Chase Silseth makes the most sense to get a start the next time the team needs six starters because he's the most stretched out and was starting games in Triple-A just a few weeks ago. It has been over a month since pitcher Tucker Davidson last […]

Victor Robles Lands On Injured List Monday

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Victor Robles (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 7) with back spasms on Monday and recalled infielder Jake Alu from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move, according to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo. Robles was initially hurt sliding on Saturday against the Diamondbacks, […]

Chas McCormick Comes Off Injured List And Goes Hitless

The Houston Astros activated outfielder Chas McCormick (back) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned third baseman Rylan Bannon to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. McCormick was immediately in the starting lineup in center field while batting seventh against the Los Angeles Angels, but he finished 0-for-4 in the contest with […]

Ramon Laureano Day-To-Day While In Concussion Protocol

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and will remain day-to-day, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Laureano went 0-for-1 at the plate before leaving Monday's game against the New York Yankees early due to a head injury. While Laureano is technically day-to-day, there is a very real possibility that he'll […]

Nico Hoerner Leaves Early With Hamstring Tightness

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) left Monday's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals due to left-hamstring tightness. Hoerner injured his leg running the bases, and it's currently unknown if he'll need a stint on the injured list. Fantasy managers will want to check back for more information on his […]

Nolan Arenado Dealing With Neck Stiffness

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (neck) was scratched from Monday's battle against the Chicago Cubs due to neck stiffness. However, the Cardinals are calling his removal from the starting lineup as "precautionary," so fantasy managers should consider the star third baseman day-to-day for now. The struggling Red Birds can ill-afford one of their […]

Jose Suarez Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-shoulder injury. In a corresponding move, pitcher Cesar Valdez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Suarez departed his start against the Texas Rangers early on Sunday with left-shoulder soreness, and now he'll miss at least the next […]

Kolten Wong Still Out Against Rangers

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Wong hurt his wrist on Saturday against the Houston Astros and will now miss his second straight game. For now, fantasy managers should continue to consider the 32-year-old veteran as day-to-day. Jose Caballero will fill in […]

Willson Contreras Serving As Designated Hitter Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth in his return to Wrigley Field on Monday to face the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Marcus Stroman. Meanwhile, backup catcher Andrew Knizner is doing the catching and will hit ninth in the batting order for the Cards. In his […]

Donovan Smith To Start At Left Tackle

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed on Monday that offensive tackle Donovan Smith will head into offseason workouts as the team's starting left tackle. "He's been a left tackle at a high level. He's a good player. He'll be with the left side with the ones. Jawaan Taylor will move over to the […]

Felix Anudike-Uzomah Has Thumb Surgery

Kansas City Chiefs rookie defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (thumb), who was the team's first-round pick in this year's draft, had thumb surgery before the draft but could be back for organized team activities. It sounds like a minor injury, and obviously it didn't affect his draft stock too much, as he was taken 31st overall […]

Isiah Pacheco Doing Well After Surgeries

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that running back Isiah Pacheco (hand), who had offseason surgeries to fix a broken bone in his hand and a torn labrum he played most of last season with, is doing well. However, there is no timeline for his return to football activities this early after his […]

Alex Wood Goes 3 2/3 Innings In Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants left-hander Alex Wood (hamstring) made his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday and allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits while walking none and striking out one in 3 2/3 innings pitched. It was Wood's first game action since he injured his hamstring on April 18, so the […]

Julio Rodriguez Goes Deep In Win Over Astros

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-1 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Rodriguez demolished his sixth round-tripper of the year, and he's now hitting .216 (29-for-134) with six doubles, a triple, six home runs, 15 RBI, six stolen […]

Carter Kieboom Activated And Optioned To Minors

The Washington Nationals activated infielder Carter Kieboom (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. Kieboom went 3-for-12 during four games on a minor-league rehab assignment for Double-A Harrisburg over the weekend, and now he will return to Rochester. The Nationals will want to see the 25-year-old have some […]

Luis L. Ortiz Expected To Start Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Luis L. Ortiz is with the team on Monday and is expected to start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, according to sources. The club's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be making his season debut for the Bucs after posting a 2.23 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 11 walks and 29 […]

Bryce Johnson Activated And Optioned To Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Bryce Johnson (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. Johnson played in two minor-league rehab games over the weekend and is now ready to return to action on the farm after being placed on the injured list on April 14. The […]

J.P. Crawford Continues On-Base Streak

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford extended his on-base streak to seven games on Sunday by going 2-for-4 in the 3-1 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Crawford is hitting only .240 (25-for-104) with eight doubles, one home run, 14 RBI, a stolen base and 17 runs scored in 128 plate appearances and 34 games played, […]

Shintaro Fujinami Continues To Struggle

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami continued to struggle in an appearance out of the bullpen in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Fujinami allowed three runs on four hits while walking and striking out none in 1 1/3 innings of work. It has been a nightmare for the 29-year-old Japanese hurler in the […]

Carlos Carrasco To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow, illness) will make a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Carrasco's first rehab game was scratched over the weekend after he came down with an illness, but he's feeling better now and will pitch on Tuesday. The 36-year-old right-hander is expected to need just one […]

Drew Gilbert Promoted To Double-A

Houston Astros outfielder Drew Gilbert, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi, according to a source. Gilbert slashed an impressive .361/.421/.686 with eight doubles, a triple, six home runs, 18 RBI, four stolen bases and 21 runs scored in 21 games for High-A Asheville to early the promotion. […]