Christian Encarnacion-Strand Making Start In Right Field

Cincinnati Reds prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand is making his first start in right field on Thursday for Triple-A Louisville as he adds another position along with first and third base. The added versatility will make the team's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, even more valuable to the major-league squad whenever they decide to call him […]

Zach Neto Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie infielder Zach Neto (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-oblique strain. In corresponding moves, the Angels recalled infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A Salt Lake and left-hander Kolton Ingram from Double-A Rocket City and optioned right-hander Jimmy Herget to Salt Lake. Neto left the game early […]

Cody Bellinger Activated, Matt Mervis Sent To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned rookie first baseman Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Bellinger is starting at first base and batting sixth on Thursday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger missed four weeks with a […]

Mitch Garver Taking Day Off Against Angels

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver is taking the day off on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Garver suffered a serious knee injury just six games into the regular season in early April and didn't return to the Rangers until June 3. In eight games since his return from the injured list, he's hit .300 […]

Ezequiel Duran Taking Day Off Thursday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Ezequiel Duran is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Duran has just one hit in his last four games, so it's a good time for a breather for the 24-year-old Dominican infielder. In nine games in the month of June, he has gone 8-for-30 […]

Mauricio Dubon Heads To Bench Against Nationals

Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon will start on the bench on Thursday against the Washington Nationals with shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) returning from a three-game absence due to an illness. Dubon has been extremely useful for the Astros this year and has the ability to play both middle infield positions as well as the outfield. […]

Jeremy Pena Back In Lineup Thursday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) is back at shortstop and is hitting sixth in the lineup on Thursday against Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Pena was under the weather and missed the team's last three games, but he'll return for fantasy managers to face the Nationals on Thursday. He has recorded five hits in […]

Braves Put Jesse Chavez On 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Jesse Chavez (shin) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left-shin contusion and recalled right-hander Ben Heller from the minors in a corresponding move. X-rays came back negative on Chavez's shin after he was hit by a comebacker on Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader against […]

Rangers Planning To Start Jon Gray On Sunday

The Texas Rangers are planning on having right-hander Jon Gray (finger) make his next start this Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Gray was scratched from his last scheduled start on Tuesday due to a blister on his pitching hand, but manager Bruce Bochy said that Gray is doing well. Fantasy managers will be glad […]

Yoan Moncada Heading To Injured List

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is heading to the injured list on Thursday, and the team is recalling infielder Zach Remillard from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move, according to a source. Moncada sat out the win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday with a back injury that has bothered him […]

Matt Olson Drops To Fifth In Batting Order

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been dropped to fifth in the team's batting order on Thursday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Olson has only hit second in the lineup this year, but Thursday's contest will be the first time he's hit anywhere else. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger is hitting just .228 (59-for-259) […]

Samaje Perine's Thumb Injury Not Serious

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (thumb) is dealing with a bruised thumb after getting injured in minicamp practice on Wednesday. He's doing fine and will be full-go for training camp when it kicks off at the end of July. Perine was signed in Denver this offseason to provide much-needed depth behind Javonte Williams (knee), […]

Gus Edwards Takes Part In Minicamp

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (undisclosed) was back on the practice field for mandatory minicamp this week. The Ravens held Edwards out of organized team activities as a precaution, but apparently they felt he had made enough progress to get back on the field this week. The 28-year-old missed all of the 2021 season […]

Jonathan Taylor Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) didn't take part at all in the team's spring practices, but he's targeting a return at the start of training camp this summer as he heads into the final year of his rookie contract. "That's definitely the goal," Taylor said. He rushed for just 861 yards (4.5 yards […]

Marcus Epps, Tre'von Moehrig Locked In As Starters

Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps is the team's surefire starter at strong safety this year, while Tre'von Moehrig currently has a firm hold on the free safety spot. Rookie Chris Smith II could push Moehrig if he isn't able to bounce back from a disappointing year in 2022, but defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and […]

Michael Mayer Has Some Catching Up To Do

Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer missed the entirety of mandatory minicamp this week for an undisclosed reason, so he'll have some catching up to do come training camp at the end of July. Mayer will be competing with Austin Hooper and O.J. Howard for the starting tight end job in 2023 now […]

Zamir White Could Be Ready For Bigger Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White never had a significant role in his rookie season behind Josh Jacobs after being taken in the fourth round in 2022. White had just 17 carries in 14 games last year, but he displayed growth in his knowledge of the system, pass-protection ability, overall awareness and ball-carrier vision. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Logs Valuable Hours During OTAs

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) hasn't been able to practice with the team this offseason after having foot surgery in March, but he was an off-the-field participant at team headquarters during organized team activities. Besides rehabbing, he was learning the offensive scheme, watching film and familiarizing himself with his new coaches and teammates. […]

Buccaneers Sign Rodrigo Blankenship

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent kicker Rodrigo Blankenship to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Blankenship had been in Tampa this week on a minicamp tryout, and apparently he impressed the team enough to land a deal for the 2023 season after having surgery in January to fix a torn muscle […]

Sean Doolittle Moving Up To Triple-A

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) has moved his minor-league rehab assignment from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw is attempting to return from an internal-brace surgery on his left elbow, and so far he's allowed three runs on six hits while walking two and striking out 10 in seven relief […]

Byron Buxton Activated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Trevor Larnach to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Buxton, who has served exclusively as a designated hitter this year, should be back in Thursday's starting lineup against Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd. Before his injury, […]

Austin Voth Shut Down For A Week

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Austin Voth (elbow) is taking anti-inflammatories for his right elbow and has been shut down from throwing for a week after being placed on the injured list on Wednesday with right-elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old right-hander has been dealing with the elbow injury since spring training, so they'll give him a little […]

George Springer Reaches Double Digits In Homers

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer made his only hit count in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, and two runs scored. It was his 10th home run of the season, and he's now hitting .260 (68-for-262) with nine doubles, a triple, 10 homers, 27 RBI, 10 […]

Camilo Doval Picks Up Another Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval picked up his 18th save of the season on Wednesday in the team's 8-5, extra-inning win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Doval didn't allow a hit or a run in his inning of work while walking one and striking out two. The 25-year-old Dominican has been excellent at […]

No Timeline For Jon Gray's Next Start

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said starting pitcher Jon Gray (finger) is "doing well" after having his start on Tuesday scratched due to a blister issue, but the team hasn't decided on when he'll return to the mound. "We haven't penciled in what day he's gonna pitch yet, but it's gonna be within four or […]

Blake Snell In Line To Start Saturday

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell (ankle) is listed as the team's probable starter on Saturday against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite getting hit in the left ankle by a comebacker in his last start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, Snell was excellent, allowing one run on three hits while walking […]

Alek Manoah To Throw Sim Game Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah will throw a simulated game on Thursday in Dunedin, Florida, and he's aiming to throw around five innings. Manoah will be facing Blue Jays players with the team's rookie Florida Complex League team in what will be a controlled environment. Toronto sent Manoah to the lower minor leagues […]

Ty Montgomery Competing For Backup Role

New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery, who emerged as a replacement for receiving back James White in the team's backfield last summer, will be competing for a depth role behind Rhamondre Stevenson with Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris this summer. Montgomery missed the final 16 games of his first season in New England […]

Giants Getting Creative With Parris Campbell

New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell got some work as a running back during the team's mandatory minicamp this week with Saquon Barkley holding out. Campbell took some handoffs on a delay and jet sweep and even ran as the pitch man on an option during a play in practice. While the former Indianapolis […]

Mike Williams Says He's Fully Healthy

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back), who suffered a fracture in his back in Week 18 last year and was forced to sit out the wild-card loss to the Jaguars, said he was medically cleared "a couple weeks after the season" and declared himself to be healthy during the team's two-day minicamp this […]