Trayveon Williams Could Have Key Role In 2023

During post-draft press conferences, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and offensive coordinator Brian Callahan repeatedly brought up running back Trayveon Williams when asked about Samaje Perine's replacement this year. Williams re-signed a one-year deal with the Bengals in March, and with Joe Mixon's tenuous situation, he could have a sizeable role in 2023 in […]

Esteury Ruiz Steals Another Base Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and two strikeouts out of the leadoff spot in Monday's 7-2 loss to the New York Yankees in the Bronx. The 24-year-old Dominican speedster now leads the league with 17 stolen bases in 19 attempts on the year, and he's also hitting […]

Darin Ruf Designated For Assignment

The San Francisco Giants activated infielder/outfielder Darin Ruf (wrist) from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment on Tuesday. The Giants also optioned outfielder Cal Stevenson to Triple-A Sacramento after Monday's game. Before getting injured, Ruf had six hits in 23 at-bats (.261 average) with two doubles and three RBI in nine games […]

Brent Rooker Continues To Get On Base

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker has been one of the few bright spots for the A's early in the 2023 season. In Monday's 7-2 loss to the New York Yankees in the Bronx, Rooker went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored. The 28-year-old is thriving in Oakland in his first year, as he's […]

Jose Caballero Swinging A Hot Bat

Seattle Mariners rookie infielder Jose Caballero went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a strikeout in the team's 2-1 loss to the visiting Texas Rangers on Monday night. Caballero now has a modest five-game hitting streak, and he's gone 11-for-36 (.306) with three doubles, four RBI, three stolen bases and six runs scored in his […]

David Peterson Could Make Spot Start Tuesday

New York Mets left-hander David Peterson was supposed to start on Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, but that's no longer the case. He is traveling to Cincinnati in case the Mets need an emergency spot starter. Max Scherzer (shoulder) is currently listed as Tuesday's starter against the Reds, but he's still not 100 percent healthy. The […]

Strong Chance Giants Call Up Casey Schmitt

There is a strong chance that the San Francisco Giants call up infield prospect Casey Schmitt from Triple-A Sacramento for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals, according to sources. Schmitt has gotten off to a nice start in the minors and recently added second base to his work at third and shortstop. The 24-year-old was […]

Pirates Call Up Josh Palacios

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of outfielder Josh Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and designated infielder Chase De Jong for assignment in a corresponding move, according to sources. Palacios was tearing the cover off the ball in the minors with a .368 average (32-for-87), six doubles, a triple, four home runs, 22 RBI, […]

Max Fried Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed left-hander Max Fried (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 6) with a strained left forearm on Tuesday and recalled left-hander Danny Young from the minors in a corresponding move. Fried will now miss at least a couple of weeks, and it's unlikely he'll be ready to return to […]

Buccaneers Sign John Wolford To QB Room

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent quarterback John Wolford to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Wolford will battle for a backup role in Tampa after spending the last three years as a backup for the Los Angeles Rams. In those three seasons, he played in only seven games (four starts) and completed 58.7 percent of […]

Dolphins Signing Tyler Kroft

The Miami Dolphins are signing veteran free-agent tight end Tyler Kroft to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. Kroft will be joining his fourth team in the last four seasons after spending the 2022 season mostly as a blocker with the San Francisco 49ers. In 11 games (four starts), Kroft […]

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 […]