Joey Bart To Begin Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (groin) played through right-groin tightness in April, but he started to experience a similar issue on his left side on May 17, and an MRI exam showed a Grade 1 strain, causing him to land on the 10-day injured list on May 19. Bart was scheduled to start baseball […]

Logan Webb Expected To Make Next Start On Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (back) is expected to make his next start. He had scans done on his back that didn't show any structural damage after he was forced to leave his last start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins with lower-back tightness, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Webb threw up to […]

Tariq Woolen Has Knee Surgery, Out Until Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Tariq Woolen (knee), a 2022 fifth-round pick who tied for the league lead in interceptions in his rookie year, had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday that is expected to keep him out until training camp, according to league sources. The 24-year-old finished his first year in the NFL with 63 […]

Stefon Diggs Not In Attendance At OTAs

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not in attendance for voluntary organized team activities this week at this point. Diggs also didn't report for voluntary team workouts last month, and there remains some concern that the 29-year-old star wideout isn't happy with his situation. He showed his frustration […]

John Metchie III Recovering From Hamstring Strain

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (hamstring) is recovering from a strained hamstring and has been sidelined for the past several weeks at offseason practices, according to league sources. However, he's on track to make a full recovery by training camp at the end of July after suffering the soft-tissue injury during a workout […]

DJ Chark Held Out Of OTAs Monday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) was present for the first day of organized team activities on Monday, but he didn't take part in team drills while still recovering from offseason ankle surgery. He'll likely continue to be limited this spring, but he's expected to be ready for full participation later this summer for […]

Dallas Goedert Wants To Improve His Route-Running

Already one of the best tight ends in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is looking to improve his route-running and releases this offseason and has spent more time with the team's wide receivers. The 28-year-old was on his way to a career season in 2022 before suffering a shoulder injury that sidelined […]

Breece Hall Not Taking Part In OTAs

New York Jets second-year running back Breece Hall (knee) and offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) both will not be taking part in organized team activities this week. Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters in early April that Hall "looks fantastic" after tearing his ACL in October of his rookie season, but the team isn't going […]

Lamar Jackson Reports To Day 2 Of OTAs

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has reported to Day 2 of organized team activities on Tuesday after he did not attend the first day on Monday, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. With the Ravens implementing a new offensive scheme this year under offensive coordinator Todd Monken, it's a great sign that Jackson is present […]

Austin Ekeler To Remain With Chargers In 2023

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, who had requested a trade this offseason, will now stay with the team in 2023 with $1.75 million in incentives added to his deal this year, according to a source. The 28-year-old will become a free agent after this season. Head coach Brandon Staley said on Monday that […]

Easton McGee Expected To Have Tommy John Surgery

Seattle Mariners right-hander Easton McGee (elbow) is expected to have Tommy John surgery, with Dr. Keith Meister performing the procedure. McGee went on the injured list with a flexor strain in his right forearm, with the cause being instability in his UCL. The 25-year-old will now miss the remainder of the 2023 campaign and most […]

A's Reinstate Seth Brown From Injured List

The Oakland Athletics reinstated outfielder Seth Brown (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned infielder Jordan Diaz to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Brown is starting in right field and is hitting cleanup in his first game back on Monday night against right-hander Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners. The […]

Tyler Glasnow Expected To Make Season Debut Saturday

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to reinstate starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) from the injured list in order to start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home. Glasnow has looked like his old self in his last two minor-league rehab starts for Triple-A Durham, and he's allowed just one run on eight […]

Justin Turner Back In Action Against Angels

Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jaime Barria, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Turner had missed the last two games over the weekend after leaving Friday's game against the San Diego Padres […]

Byron Buxton Returns To Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the team's starting lineup on Monday against right-hander John Brebbia and the San Francisco Giants. Buxton is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the three-hole. The oft-injured 29-year-old outfielder was pulled from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels early due to right-knee […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Dropped To Sixth In Batting Order

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been dropped to sixth in the batting order on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Michael Lorenzen. It's the lowest spot in the order that Witt has occupied so far this year, and he's mostly been KC's leadoff hitter. But the 22-year-old has been slumping at […]

DeAndre Hopkins Remains Away From Team

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins remains away from the team for the start of organized team activities on Monday. Hopkins continues to work out on his own and remains in contact with teammates. "Phoenix is home," Hopkins said. "It's where I have been the last three years. Working out there, there's no emphasis other […]

Austin Ekeler Expected To Be Present For Mandatory Minicamp

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said his expectation is that running back Austin Ekeler will be present for the team's mandatory minicamp. Ekeler, who wants a new contract extension and has been allowed to seek a trade, wasn't at the first day of voluntary organized team activities on Monday. The 28-year-old do-it-all back […]

Rashod Bateman Practicing This Week

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) joined the team on Monday for the first practice of organized team activities. He will likely be eased back in training camp this summer, but it's a good sign that he's already back on the field learning the new offense under offensive coordinator Todd Monken. The third-year wideout […]

Lamar Jackson Expected To Take Part In OTAs This Week

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't attend the team's first of 10 organized team activity practices on Monday, but the Ravens are expecting him to be there for practices this week, according to multiple reports. The practices are voluntary until mandatory minicamp next month, but the team is also implementing a new offensive scheme under […]

Hunter Gaddis Scheduled To Start Monday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Hunter Gaddis was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and is scheduled to start on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Given Gaddis' performances in Cleveland's starting rotation so far this year, fantasy managers will want to avoid him to kick off the week against the division rivals. The 25-year-old has pitched in five […]

Jake Diekman Placed On Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Jake Diekman on the paternity list on Monday and recalled right-hander Zack Burdi from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Diekman could be away from the team for up to three days this week. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw reliever began the 2023 campaign with the Chicago White Sox before […]

Nick Castellanos Picks Up Two Hits In Win Over Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a double in the team's 2-1 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The double was Castellanos' first extra-base hit since May 9. Despite the lack of power of late, the 31-year-old outfielder is hitting .303 (54-for-178) with 15 doubles, five home runs, 26 RBI, two […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Deep In Game 2 Loss

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the team's 2-1 loss to the New York Mets in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Sunday. Ramirez also went deep in the first game of the twin bill and finished that contest 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and […]

No Structural Damage For Addison Barger

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Addison Barger (elbow) has been out since April 28 with a right-elbow injury, but he's not dealing with any structural damage after having it checked out by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas this week, according to sources. Barger is now rehabbing at the team's spring training facilities in Florida. The […]

Jesse Scholtens Recalled From Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox recalled right-hander Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. He will take the roster spot of right-hander Mike Clevinger (wrist), who was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 18) on Sunday with right-wrist inflammation. Scholtens is expected to take Clevinger's spot in the team's starting rotation, and he's […]

Max Fried Close To Resuming Throwing

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) is close to resuming throwing, so it seems realistic to expect him back sometime around the All-Star break in early July. Fried was placed on the injured list with a strained left forearm two weeks ago, and he was recently cleared to resume lifting weights. Fantasy managers are going […]

Liam Hendriks Throws Simulated Game Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks threw his latest simulated game on Monday. Manager Pedro Grifol told reporters on Friday that there was no set date for Hendriks to come off the injured list after the 34-year-old right-handed reliever threw 20 pitches in a live bullpen session on Thursday. The White Sox aren't going to […]

Noelvi Marte Crushing The Ball At Double-A

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Noelvi Marte, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is hitting an impressive .358 (24-for-67) with five doubles, seven home runs, 17 RBI, three stolen bases and 14 runs scored in 74 plate appearances over 17 games in the month of May at Double-A Chattanooga. It took the 21-year-old infielder […]

Daniel Lynch Strikes Out Eight In Rehab Outing

Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch (shoulder) allowed five runs on nine hits (two homers surrendered) while walking none and striking out eight in 3 2/3 innings pitched in a minor-league rehab start last week for Triple-A Omaha. It wasn't all pretty in Lynch's fourth rehab start, but the eight punchouts in just over three […]