Yandy Diaz Out Wednesday, Going For MRI

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) left the game on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins with left-groin tightness. He is not in the starting lineup for the series finale on Wednesday and will undergo an MRI exam. "Good sign is that he woke up feeling the same as […]

Michael Carter Motivated After Down Year

New York Jets running back Michael Carter had a strong rookie year in 2021, but by the end of his rookie season last year, he was viewed as a cautionary tale after then-rookie Breece Hall (knee) replaced him at the top of the RB depth chart. The Jets need Carter to return to the form […]

Jerome Ford Taking Steady Dose Of RB Reps

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has taken a steady dose of repetitions in the first few training camp practices at running back and has had chances to show his receiving abilities, which general manager Andrew Berry has praised. "A big reason that we drafted him in '22 was because of his ability as a […]

Jaelon Darden Standing Out Early In Camp

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jaelon Darden has been one of the more noticeable receivers early in training camp. He has taken a handful of snaps with quarterback Deshaun Watson, but the Browns have rotated other non-starting receivers in with Watson as well. Darden is worth monitoring throughout camp because of his speed, which has always […]

Russell Gage Dealing With Leg Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said wide receiver Russell Gage (leg) is dealing with a leg injury that he sustained in the offseason. However, Gage is improving and didn't need to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which is an encouraging sign. The 27-year-old missed the team's minicamp last […]

Kyler Murray Starts Training Camp On PUP List

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. Murray has been recovering from a torn right ACL in mid-December of last year, making the designation to start camp not surprising at all. He hasn't taken part in any offseason work and will […]

Tony Pollard To Be Eased Into Camp

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle) said that the plan is for him to ease back into practicing at the start of training camp. "I'm feeling pretty good right now, pretty much at 100 percent. At this point, it's just on me and the trainers, communicating, being smart, not rushing anything, not getting out […]

NFL Still Investigating Tyreek Hill Incident

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said the league is still looking into wide receiver Tyreek Hill's marina incident, which reached a settlement this week. "The league is still looking into it and we're in communication with the league, as we have since the beginning," McDaniel said. No charges were pressed against Hill, but the […]

Terron Armstead Had Cleanup Procedure On His Knee

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) had a knee cleanup surgery this offseason, which is what landed him on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. Offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury working out on his own this offseason. Of the four […]

Kyle Pitts Still Working His Way Back From Knee Injury

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) missed the final seven games of last season due to a torn MCL. Head coach Arthur Smith said he expects Pitts to be ready for Week 1, but his workload for training camp is unclear. "He's still getting back. He's still working," wide receiver Drake London said. "Once […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Francisco Alvarez

Updating a previous report, X-rays on New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez's right hand came back negative after he left Tuesday night's game early against the New York Yankees. Alvarez said that his concern level is zero and he doesn't plan on undergoing further testing. It's great news for those that have been using […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Begins Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, according to sources. It means that Hayes could be ready to return to Pittsburgh's starting lineup by later this week. The 26-year-old has been out since July 7 due to lower-back pain. In his absence, rookie Jared Triolo […]

Thairo Estrada Begins Hitting Progression

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) began a hitting progression on Tuesday and also took groundballs. Meanwhile, outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) is beginning a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. Estrada is resuming baseball activities, but he's not expected to come off the injured list until sometime in early August. The 27-year-old will need […]

Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock To Throw Bullpens This Week

Boston Red Sox right-handers Tanner Houck (face) and Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will both throw bullpen sessions in the next two days. Houck and Whitlock have both resumed throwing, but there remains no timetables for their returns to the active roster. Houck needed surgery to fix a facial fracture. He hasn't pitched since June 16, but […]

Trevor Story Could Return As Early As This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team will consider bringing shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) back this weekend. Story is playing shortstop, designated hitter and shortstop again the next three days on his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. It's possible the Red Sox bring him back sooner, but his timing is off at […]

Chris Sale Could Start Minor-League Rehab Assignment Next Week

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) is scheduled to throw an up-and-down bullpen session on Thursday at Triple-A Worcester and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week. The Red Sox are talking about bringing Sale back sooner and building up his innings in Boston. The 34-year-old southpaw can return from the injured list […]

Francisco Alvarez Leaves After Being Hit In Hand

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) left Tuesday's game early against the New York Yankees after being hit in the hand. Omar Narvaez replaced him behind the plate. It added injury to insult for Alvarez, who went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts before getting injured. Until we know more regarding Alvarez's injury, consider him […]

Colts Easing Michael Pittman Jr. Into Training Camp

The Indianapolis Colts are going to ease wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (hip) into training camp after he had offseason hip surgery. Pittman said he's completely over the injury, but the Colts just want to be extra cautious in bringing him back into the fold. Unless Pittman suffers a setback with his hip in practice […]

Saquon Barkley Could Get Franchise Tag Again Next Year

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley agreed to a new one-year deal that adds $1 million worth of incentives on Monday, but he didn't get a "no-franchise-tag" clause, meaning the Giants can tag him again after the 2023 season, according to a source. His new deal is worth $10.1 million fully guaranteed, including a […]

Luis Guillorme Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Imaging revealed that New York Mets third baseman Luis Guillorme (calf) has a Grade 2 strain of his right calf, which is expected to keep him sidelined for four to six weeks. Guillorme is going to miss well beyond the 10 days on his injured-list stint, and he might not even be able to return […]

Starling Marte Works Out Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) did some hitting and ran the bases at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. It's good news for Marte, who is currently on the injured list due to migraines, but he's eligible to return to the team on Thursday. It remains to be seen if Marte will actually return to […]

Ramon Laureano Reinstated From Injured List

The Oakland Athletics reinstated outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also reinstated right-hander Angel Felipe from the paternity list. In a corresponding move, right-hander Chad Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Laureano is now back with the A's, but he's not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against […]

White Sox Activate Yoan Moncada From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Carlos Perez to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The team also outrighted right-hander Bryan Shaw to Charlotte. Moncada immediately returned to third base and was hitting fifth in the batting order on Tuesday against […]

Yandy Diaz Dealing With Left-Groin Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) was forced from Tuesday's game early against the visiting Miami Marlins with left-groin tightness. He will be re-evaluated on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day for now. Diaz suffered the injury while stretching at first base in the third inning. He went 1-for-2 with a double and two […]

Phillies Reinstate Seranthony Dominguez From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Andrew Bellatti to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Dominguez will return to a setup role in front of closer Craig Kimbrel in Philadelphia's bullpen after missing around five weeks with a left-oblique strain. As […]

Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve Could Return Wednesday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that the team could get both outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) and second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) back from the injured list on Wednesday in the series finale against the Texas Rangers. The Astros will make a final decision on Wednesday morning. Either way, Alvarez's and Altuve's […]

George Springer Retreats To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is being rested on Tuesday as the team takes on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Springer will retreat to the bench to regroup after getting just one hit in his last 21 at-bats in his last five games. The recent tough stretch has dropped the 33-year-old's slash line this year […]

Michael Conforto Resting Against A's

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. With Conforto starting on the bench, Austin Slater will start in right field and bat eighth against A's right-hander Tayler Scott. Conforto has gone hitless in seven at-bats in his last two games and hasn't gone […]

Tyler Stephenson Taking A Day Off

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is getting a day of rest on Tuesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. In his absence, Luke Maile will do the catching for rookie left-hander Andrew Abbott while batting ninth against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Fantasy managers should stay away from Maile in DFS action. Maile has essentially become Abbott's […]

Andrew Vaughn Playing Against Cubs

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (foot) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the visiting Chicago Cubs, starting at first base and batting sixth in the order. Vaughn will make his return for the Pale Hose after missing a week due to a bruised left foot. X-rays […]