Javier Baez Sitting On Wednesday Against Astros

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Astros in the series finale. It's likely just a rest day for Baez, who hasn't been that great to start the 2023 season, going just 2-for-20 (.100) with an RBI, run scored, one walk and five strikeouts in five […]

Bryce Harper Takes Batting Practice On The Field

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) took regular batting practice on the field at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, according to manager Rob Thomson. The plan is for Harper to hit on the field again on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. The 2021 National League MVP had Tommy John surgery last November to fix a torn […]

Luis Severino Throwing Up To 90 Feet

Wednesday marks New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino's (lat) fourth day of throwing, and he's up to 90 feet, according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino will travel with the team to Baltimore with the goal of throwing his first bullpen session at some point this weekend. The 29-year-old right-hander suffered a low-grade lat strain […]

Garrett Whitlock Likely To Make Season Debut Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) is likely to make his 2023 season debut next Tuesday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Whitlock has slowly been making his way back after having hip surgery in the offseason, and he's scheduled to make one more minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester before the […]

Thairo Estrada Scratched On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (shin) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup after fouling a ball off his left shin on Monday. Estrada's injury isn't considered serious, but the Giants will play it safe and give him another day off. David Villar is now playing second base and batting third against Chicago White […]

Tyler O'Neill Benched For Disciplinary Reasons

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is being benched on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves for disciplinary reasons after manager Oliver Marmol thought O'Neill wasn't running the bases hard on Tuesday. Marmol also declined to answer whether O'Neill would be back in the starting lineup on Friday after Thursday's off day. Dylan Carlson is starting […]

White Sox Place Eloy Jimenez On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 4) on Wednesday with a low-grade left hamstring strain and recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Jimenez is expected to miss the next two to three weeks, but fantasy managers in all formats […]

Aaron Brewer Signs One-Year Tender

Tennessee Titans restricted free-agent offensive guard Aaron Brewer signed his one-year tender worth $4.3 million on Tuesday. Brewer will now return to the team for a fourth season in 2023. In his first three seasons after entering the league as an undrafted free agent out of Texas State in 2020, he played in 41 games […]

Cardinals Sign Elijah Wilkinson

The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent offensive guard Elijah Wilkinson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Wilkinson spent the 2022 season with the Atlanta Falcons, making nine starts. Originally an undrafted free agent out of Massachusetts, Wilkinson spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Denver Broncos, where he played in 45 games […]

No Timetable For Chidobe Awuzie

There is no timetable for Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (knee), who tore his ACL on Halloween last year, but he's confident he'll regain the skills that made him the team's traveling No. 1 cornerback in 2023. "I think my physical capability won't drop off. I feel confident I can come back 100 percent. And […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Cody Thompson

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed wide receiver Cody Thompson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Originally an undrafted free agent out of Toledo, Thompson first signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 before joining Seattle's practice squad later that year. He also spent time on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad before re-signing with Seattle. He […]

Buccaneers Sign Ryan Neal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. The Seahawks rescinded their $2.627 million one-year tender to Neal as a restricted free agent after they signed former New York Giants safety Julian Love in free agency. Neal has played in 43 games (19 starts) since […]

Michael Woods II Likely To Miss 2023 Season

A Cleveland Browns spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II (Achilles) suffered a ruptured Achilles and will need surgery, likely causing him to miss all of the 2023 season. Woods suffered the devastating injury recently while working out in Texas with quarterback Deshaun Watson. It's a tough break for last […]

Jets Likely Stuck With Zach Wilson As Backup

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is likely to be the team's backup QB in 2023. "He's our No. 2. I really still think Zach has a future in this league to be a really good quarterback. I really do. He has the work ethic. He has the mindset, and he's coming in here to […]

Austin Ekeler Wants To Stay With Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler isn't happy about the team's attitude toward a new contract, but he still has another year left on his deal and ultimately wants to stay with the team. "I kind of got punched in the face when the Chargers basically said we don't want to talk about extensions […]

Trevor Siemian To Visit With Bengals Wednesday

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Trevor Siemian, who has been considered a very valuable asset in every QB room he's been a part of, will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday, according to a source. Siemian was released in March after needing surgery last season for an oblique injury that he suffered in Week 12. […]

Daniel Hudson Not Making Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson's (knee) surgically repaired knee isn't bouncing back like the team had hoped, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's not exactly a setback since he's still throwing, but Hudson isn't making progress. It's not a worst-case scenario or anything, but it's still disappointing news for the 36-year-old right-hander or […]

Brett Baty Going For Tests On His Thumb

New York Mets third base prospect Brett Baty (thumb) left Triple-A Syracuse's game early on Tuesday with right thumb soreness after a swing. He will get tests on his thumb done on Wednesday, so fantasy managers will want to check back then for more information. The 23-year-old nearly made the Opening Day roster out of […]

Gunnar Henderson Dealing With Sore Hand

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson (hand) was out of the starting lineup on Tuesday because he's dealing with a sore right hand from a play on Monday night after it swelled up on him a little bit during the game, according to manager Brandon Hyde. "He's fine, just it's tender," Hyde said. Henderson is […]

Kenta Maeda Leaves With Arm Fatigue Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (arm) left his start early on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins due to fatigue. Otherwise, Maeda said he was feeling fine and expects to make his next start. Manager Rocco Baldelli also isn't concerned. The 34-year-old was making his first start since having Tommy John surgery in August of […]

Brett Baty Injures Hand In Triple-A Game

New York Mets third base prospect Brett Baty (hand) left Triple-A Syracuse's game early on Tuesday after having his right hand looked at by a trainer following a swing. The Mets and fantasy managers that have Baty stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues are hoping it's nothing serious, as the 23-year-old came into Tuesday's game hitting .357 […]

Anthony Rizzo Being Rested Against Lefty

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is taking the day off on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Matt Strahm. With Rizzo out, DJ LeMahieu will start at first base and hit leadoff for the Yankees. Rizzo connected on his first home run of the season in the series-opening win against the Phillies […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting In Center Field Again

New York Yankees utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Matt Strahm and the Philadelphia Phillies. Kiner-Falefa is starting in center field again and hitting seventh in the batting order. The 28-year-old has started in center field in two of the last three games. Aaron Hicks is in left […]

Bo Bichette Hits First Home Run Of The Season

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hit his first home run of the season in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Bichette finished the game 2-for-5 with a strikeout and is now hitting .421 (8-for-19) with a double, home run, two RBI and three runs scored in the early going in four games. […]

Daniel Bard Throws Bullpen Session

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (anxiety), who is on the injured list while dealing with anxiety, remains with the team and has been working on his mechanics. Manager Bud Black said that Bard reached 96 mph during a bullpen session on April 1, which gave the team hope that the mechanical fixes are taking […]

Twins Home Opener Postponed On Thursday

The Minnesota Twins announced on Tuesday that their home opener against the Houston Astros on Thursday has been postponed until Friday "due to the upcoming weather forecast, which calls for snow and cold temperature." Right-hander Sonny Gray was scheduled to start Thursday's home opener while being opposed by Houston right-hander Jose Urquidy. The two starters […]

Kyle Gibson Now Starting Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that right-hander Kyle Gibson will be moved up to start on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. Gibson had been originally scheduled to start on Wednesday, but he'll be on regular rest on Tuesday because of the off day last Friday. Tyler Wells was scheduled to go on Tuesday, but he was […]

Max Kepler Sitting Out Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Kepler departed Monday's game early with soreness in his right knee, and although the injury isn't expected to land him on the injured list, he'll take the day off. Trevor Larnach is starting in right field and […]

Marlins Put Johnny Cueto, Joey Wendle On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (biceps) on the 15-day injured list and infielder Joey Wendle (intercostal) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Cueto is dealing with right biceps tightness after leaving his start early on Monday, while Wendle is sidelined with a right intercostal strain. Pitchers Braxton Garrett and Daniel Castano, […]

Raiders Sign Brian Hoyer

The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent quarterback Brian Hoyer to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to the team. Hoyer spent the last three seasons serving as a backup with the New England Patriots, but he'll now reunite with his former offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels, who is Vegas' head coach. The 37-year-old is entering […]