Jorge Polanco Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Minnesota Twins middle infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Low-A Fort Myers on Thursday. He is scheduled to start at second base and bat second in the lineup. Barring a setback with Fort Myers, Polanco could be activated from the injured list to make his 2023 debut with the Twins […]

Omar Narvaez Put On Injured List, Could Miss 8-9 Weeks

Updating a previous report, New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) underwent tests on Thursday morning that showed a medium- to high-grade strain of his left calf. He will be put on the injured list, and a typical return to play for this type of injury is around eight to nine weeks. It's a tough […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Says He's Ready To Go

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder), who suffered a stinger in his right shoulder on Wednesday, texted manager Skip Schumaker after the game that he was ready to go for Thursday's series opener against the New York Mets. Thursday's game against New York has been postponed, so Chisholm will get an extra day […]

Thairo Estrada Returns For Giants

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (calf) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn, starting at shortstop and hitting eighth in the batting order. Estrada was held out of the lineup for a few days after fouling a ball off his left calf on Monday, […]

Omar Narvaez Could Go On Injured List

The feeling around the New York Mets clubhouse on Thursday morning was that catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) would probably need a stint on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's game with discomfort in his left calf. "I felt tightness," Narvaez said. "I'd rather call it for a day and be safe for the next day. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Goes Deep In Minor-League Game

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-2 with a home run, RBI, two runs scored, two walks and a strikeout for Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday night while playing right field. Tatis is biding his time in the minors until he completes the rest of his suspension. He'll be eligible to make his […]

Yoan Moncada Takes A Seat Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants in the matinee game. It's just a normal day of rest for Moncada, who has been excellent for his fantasy managers to start the season. In his first six games played, he's gone 11-for-25 (.440) with four […]

George Springer Resting Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Springer will get his first day off of the 2023 season in the matinee game. With Springer taking a seat, Cavan Biggio is getting the start in right field and is hitting eighth in the lineup […]

Panthers Sign Kamu Grugier-Hill

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill to an undisclosed deal earlier this week. Grugier-Hill will give the Panthers more defensive depth and a top-end special teams player. The 28-year-old former sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2016 out of Eastern Illinois has played in 98 games in his seven-year career, including […]

Jaguars Sign Josh Wells

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Josh Wells to an undisclosed deal earlier this week, according to the team. The 32-year-old spent the last four seasons with the Buccaneers after starting his career with the Jaguars in 2014 as an undrafted free agent. Wells spent five years in Jacksonville before heading […]

Jaguars Sign Chandler Brewer

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed former Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Chandler Brewer to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Brewer entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Rams in 2019 out of Middle Tennessee State, and he's played two seasons with LA (2019 and 2022), appearing in 13 games and starting four games […]

Yodny Cajuste Signs Free-Agent Tender

New England Patriots offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste signed his restricted free-agent tender on Wednesday that is worth $2.743 million. Cajuste will return to New England for a third season after playing in 10 games (three starts) for the Patriots in 2022 in his second NFL season. He was forced to miss seven games last year […]

Devon Witherspoon Impresses During Private Workout

University of Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon impressed NFL scouts during a private workout on Wednesday, running a 4.42-second 40-yard dash. The 5-foot-11, 181-pound defensive back is one of the best prospects in this year's draft. He was unable to work out at the NFL combine or during his school's Pro Day on March 10 due […]

Hendon Hooker To Visit With Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to meet with University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker next week, according to multiple reports. The Buccaneers signed Baker Mayfield in free agency and also have Kyle Trask after Tom Brady's retirement, but they may not be done adding to the position. However, Hooker is recovering from a torn […]

Patriots Interested In Drafting Blue-Chip Back

The Athletic's Jeff Howe writes that the New England Patriots have quietly shown interest in adding another blue-chip back in this year's draft as they build their running game around Rhamondre Stevenson. There are really only two blue-chip backs in this year's draft in Texas' Bijan Robinson (projected first-rounder) and Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs, who is […]

Patriots Not Shopping Mac Jones

The New England Patriots haven't approached teams with the idea of trading quarterback Mac Jones, according to several high-ranking executives from QB-needy teams in both the AFC and NFC. Although Jones' relationship with head coach Bill Belichick might be rocky after last year's disappointing season, the Patriots might just be gauging Jones' value on the […]

Josh Donaldson's Injury Not Expected To Be Serious

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, "I don't think it's too severe" when asked about third baseman Josh Donaldson's (hamstring) injury. Donaldson was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with right hamstring tightness and could have an MRI exam on Thursday, but the injury doesn't appear to be very severe. The Yankees […]

Carlos Estevez Was Rested Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that he wanted relief pitcher Carlos Estevez to have another day off on Wednesday since he had pitched on Sunday and Monday. It's why Jose Quijada picked up the save in the 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. When he's available, Estevez is going to be […]

Aaron Ashby To Have Surgery Friday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Friday that will keep him out until late in the season, at best, according to manager Craig Counsell. Ashby suffered a slight labral tear in his shoulder in February and landed on the 15-day injured to open the 2023 campaign, […]

Justin Verlander's MRI Shows Reduced Inflammation

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander's (shoulder) follow-up MRI exam on Wednesday showed reduced inflammation. He will continue throwing, and additional updates will be provided as they become available. The 40-year-old right-hander has continued to throw after being diagnosed with a low-grade teres major muscle strain that landed him on the injured list to […]

Clay Holmes Picks Up First Save Wednesday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday in the 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Holmes was called on to work the ninth inning and didn't allow a hit or a run while striking out three. The 30-year-old right-hander gave up two earned runs on three […]

Oneil Cruz Leaves Early After Collision

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (undisclosed) left Wednesday's game early against the Boston Red Sox after colliding with third baseman Rafael Devers during a slide into third base in the seventh inning. A trainer appeared to be looking at Cruz's left eye after Devers accidentally kicked him in the head while he was sliding. Before […]

Eloy Jimenez Could Only Miss Two Weeks

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol is optimistic that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) won't be out too long and will miss two weeks instead of three. Jimenez strained his left hamstring running from first to third base on Monday and was placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Given the 26-year-old's lengthy injury history, we […]

Josh Donaldson Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) left Wednesday's game early against the Philadelphia Phillies with right hamstring tightness. He will be re-evaluated on Thursday and should be considered day-to-day for now. The Yankees do not play on Thursday, so there's a chance that the 37-year-old veteran will return on […]

Cubs-Reds Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sept. 1. Right-hander Marcus Stroman was set to toe the rubber for the Cubs, but he'll likely be pushed back to Friday at home […]

Ian Anderson Lands On Minor-League Injured List

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (elbow) has been placed on the seven-day minor-league injured list with a right elbow injury. The Braves are still evaluating him at this time. Anderson gave up six runs (four earned) on four hits (three home runs) while walking two and striking out one in just two-thirds of an […]

Darick Hall Injured Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall (thumb) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the New York Yankees with a right thumb injury. Hall injured himself sliding into second base in the fourth inning and was replaced by Alec Bohm at first base. Edmundo Sosa entered the game at the hot corner. We'll have more […]

Brandon Marsh Scratched Due To Ankle Sprain

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (ankle) was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup due to a mild left ankle sprain, according to the team. He's being considered day-to-day. Cristian Pache will make the start in center field and hit ninth in Marsh's place against the New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole. Marsh's injury doesn't sound […]

Brandon Lowe Sitting Against Lefty Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against left-hander Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals. Lowe returned to Tampa's lineup on Monday after a toe injury, but he'll get the day off on Wednesday against a southpaw. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter is off to a slow start […]

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 […]