Rob Refsnyder Signed To One-Year Extension

The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a one-year, $1.85 million contract extension on Saturday. The deal includes a $2 million team option for 2025. The 32-year-old is earning $1.2 million this year and is currently hitting a strong .284 with a .408 on-base percentage, .383 slugging percentage, .791 OPS, a homer, five […]

Rougned Odor Expected To Land On Injured List

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that infielder Rougned Odor (groin) is dealing with a left-groin strain and is expected to land on the injured list on Saturday. "He gives us length in the lineup, has been great for us," Melvin said. "So, if you lose him for a significant period of time, it's […]

Stephen Strasburg Shut Down With Severe Nerve Damage

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) has been completely shut down from any rehab activities for more than a month, according to three people familiar with the situation, and there is increasing doubt that he'll ever pitch again. The 34-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in a game since last June, when he was trying […]

Matt Manning Throws Live BP Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (foot) threw another live bullpen session on Friday and is scheduled to complete another live bullpen session next week as he continues to recover from a right-foot fracture that he suffered in April. The 25-year-old right-hander will be eligible to return from the injured list on June 12, but […]

Alex Faedo Dealing With Fingernail Tenderness

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo (finger) reported tenderness in his right middle fingernail after his last start on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers, when he allowed six runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out four in 4 1/3 innings in a loss. It's currently unknown if he'll be able to take the […]

Wander Franco In Game 1 Lineup Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Whitlock. The first game of the series against Boston was postponed on Friday due to inclement weather, so Franco had to wait to make his return for […]

Justin Fields Was Last Year's Most Explosive Rusher

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields topped NFL.com's Nick Shook's list of most explosive runners from last year. Only Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has been more explosive on the ground in the last three seasons. The Bears lacked weapons offensively in 2022 and struggled because of it on offense, but Fields kept them afloat most […]

Kenneth Walker III Has Top-End Speed

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III provided the team with a reliable, powerful option in the backfield in 2022 in his rookie season, and he finished third in NFL.com's Nick Shook's explosive score thanks to a big-play resume. He led all rushers in top speed reached with the ball in his hands at 22.09 […]

Travis Etienne Jr. One Of The Most Explosive Backs In NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. was sidelined his entire rookie year with a foot injury, but he made up for lost time in 2022 with his versatile skill set out of the backfield. He finished with 1,125 rushing yards (5.1 yards per carry) and five touchdowns while adding another 316 yards through the […]

Lamar Jackson Remains Big-Play Threat On The Ground

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's injury issues have been well-documented over the last two years, as he's been limited to 12 games each year. He still managed to qualify for NFL.com's Nick Shook's list of most explosive ball-carriers last year with 112 rushing attempts. Jackson wasn't among the leaders in top speed reached, but he […]

Jonathan Taylor Not Taking Part In OTAs

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) remained absent from workouts at organized team activities on Friday after having offseason ankle surgery. Taylor had successful arthroscopic debridement surgery on his right ankle in January, but he's still not ready to get back onto the practice field after also missing the final three games of the […]

Dalvin Cook A Real Possibility For The Dolphins

The Minnesota Vikings seem all but certain to get rid of running back Dalvin Cook this offseason, and The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson writes that he is "a real possibility" for the Miami Dolphins if he's released. The Dolphins could also choose to trade for Cook, who is currently training in South Florida while recovering […]

Marco Gonzales Having Tests On Forearm

Seattle Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales (forearm) is having tests on his left forearm back in Seattle, which is why the Mariners are calling up pitching prospect Bryan Woo to start against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Gonzales had discomfort in his left forearm in his most recent start against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Sunday and […]

Anthony Rizzo Back In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Friday, playing first base and batting third against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Rizzo has been dealing with neck issues this week and missed the previous three games, but he'll be back in there for the start […]

Carlos Correa Could Return Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) is out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, but there is hope that he could return as soon as Saturday. Correa aggravated plantar fasciitis in his left foot in the ballgame on Thursday and was removed early, but it appears to be an issue that […]

Willy Adames Resumes Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (concussion) will not join the team on the road against the Cincinnati Reds this weekend, but he is resuming baseball activities on Friday with High-A Wisconsin. The Brewers will make a decision at the end of the weekend about Adames' next steps. There's a chance that the 27-year-old won't need […]

Trea Turner Dropped To Five-Hole, Kyle Schwarber Leading Off

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is being dropped to the No. 5 spot in the batting order on Friday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Josiah Gray, while outfielder Kyle Schwarber slides up into the leadoff spot. Turner is in a rough stretch that has seen him go 5-for-38 (.132) with a home run, four […]

Brandon Belt Returns To Face Mets

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (illness) is back in the lineup on Friday as the designated hitter while batting cleanup against right-hander Justin Verlander and the New York Mets. Belt has been a bit under the weather this week, but he's feeling better now and will return for the start of a weekend […]

Wander Franco Returns To Friday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday, batting second against right-hander Garrett Whitlock and the Boston Red Sox. Franco was dealing with some minor left-shoulder discomfort and sat out of the lineup as a precaution on Wednesday, but he's ready to go now after another off day […]

Mitch Garver Activated From Injured List

The Texas Rangers announced on Friday that they activated catcher Mitch Garver (knee) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Bubba Thompson to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Garver will return to the Rangers after suffering a knee injury early in April after playing in just six games. In six minor-league rehab […]

Mike Clevinger Officially Activated And Starting Friday

The Chicago White Sox officially activated right-hander Mike Clevinger (wrist) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Jesse Scholtens to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Clevinger will return to make the start in the series opener against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The matchup is a nice one against the Tigers […]

Mark Vientos Serving As DH Against Blue Jays

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is serving as the club's designated hitter and is batting seventh on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Vientos will be playing in just his 27th major-league game after debuting for the Mets in 2022. In 10 games so far in 2023, Vientos has […]

Jordan Walker Hitting Eighth In Return To Big Leagues

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Jordan Walker is starting in right field and is batting eighth in his return to the big leagues on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Roansy Contreras. The top prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline, had a strong start to his MLB career in April before slumping […]

Jordan Walker - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jordan Walker, OF, St. Louis Cardinals ANALYSIS: The St. Louis Cardinals are calling up outfield prospect Jordan Walker from Triple-A Memphis, according to a source with direct knowledge of the move. Walker will join the team's active roster on Friday before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He started his MLB career with a 12-game hitting […]

Rays Acquire Robert Stephenson From Pirates

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league shortstop Alika Williams, according to a source. Stephenson had a 5.14 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 18 relief outings (14 innings) for the Reds this season. The 30-year-old has also posted an underwhelming 5.38 ERA in […]

Whit Merrifield Reaches Three Times In Win

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a strikeout in the team's 3-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Merrifield is seeing the ball really well of late, going 18-for-46 (.391) with two doubles, a home run, five RBI and three stolen bases in […]

George Springer Steals His Ninth Base Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with his ninth stolen base of the season in the team's 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. On the year as a whole, Springer is now hitting .259 (56-for-216) with five doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 22 RBI, nine steals and 31 runs scored […]

Hogan Harris To Serve As Bulk Reliever Friday

Oakland Athletics rookie left-hander Hogan Harris is set to serve as the team's bulk reliever on Friday on the road against the Miami Marlins after opener Shintaro Fujinami, according to the team. In his last outing against the Houston Astros on May 27, Harris was great, throwing five shutout innings with a walk and five […]

Nelson Cruz Dealing With Hamstring Injury

San Diego Padres designated hitter Nelson Cruz (hamstring) had some hamstring soreness after running out a grounder in Wednesday's loss to the Miami Marlins. Cruz wasn't in the starting lineup against a left-hander for the series finale on Thursday, and now we know why. But the 42-year-old veteran slugger just hasn't been very good at […]

Mets Acquire Vinny Nittoli From Cubs

The New York Mets acquired right-hander Vinny Nittoli from the Chicago Cubs on Friday, according to a source. Nittoli was in limbo after opting out of his minor-league deal on Thursday, but he'll now head to the Mets' 40-man roster and can be optioned. The 32-year-old had posted a 3.48 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, seven walks […]