Colts Happy With Shaquille Leonard's Progress

The Indianapolis Colts are optimistic about the progress that linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) is making after having a second surgery on his back last year. "Shaq has been progressing well," new head coach Shane Steichen said. "I'm not going to put a timetable on his return." Leonard is a three-time first-team All-Pro who is entering […]

Laquon Treadwell Visiting With 49ers Thursday

Veteran free-agent wide receiver Laquon Treadwell is visiting with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, according to a source. Treadwell was a former first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2016 out of Mississippi, but he surely hasn't lived up to his draft stock in his seven years in the NFL, catching 110 of his […]

Devon Witherspoon Visits With Commanders Wednesday

University of Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon had a visit with the Washington Commanders on Wednesday. Witherspoon was impressive during a personal workout for NFL scouts recently, showing that he's recovered from a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the NFL scouting combine. The 22-year-old is one of the top cornerback prospects in this year's […]

Tyler Steen Has Six Visits Lined Up

University of Alabama offensive tackle Tyler Steen has visits scheduled with the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans and New England Patriots. Steen began his collegiate career at Vanderbilt before transferring to Alabama for last year. He won the left tackle job with the Crimson Tide and started in all […]

Dexter Lawrence Won't Report For Offseason Program

New York Giants standout defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence won't report for the start of the team's offseason program next Monday due to his contract situation, according to sources. Running back Saquon Barkley also won't report after receiving the franchise tag. Lawrence is a former first-round pick that is entering the fifth and final year of […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Visiting With Buccaneers

University of Alabama do-everything running back Jahmyr Gibbs is visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday, according to a source. The Buccaneers are content with running backs Rachaad White, Chase Edmonds, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Patrick Laird, but it shouldn't rule them out of taking Gibbs in the first round at No. 19 overall if […]

Kyle Farmer Needs Surgery, Doesn't Have Fractured Jaw

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that infielder Kyle Farmer (jaw) will have a procedure "to realign his teeth and fix a major laceration of the lower jaw" after he was hit by a pitch in the face against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Farmer went 0-for-1 in the game with a strikeout before […]

Byron Buxton Injured In Wednesday's Win

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Byron Buxton (head, leg) will be on the team's flight on Wednesday night to New York and that "we're going to see how he wakes up (feeling) tomorrow" after a hard collision at second base in the 3-1 win over the White Sox. "His leg got hit […]

JT Brubaker Has Tommy John Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker (elbow) had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow by Dr. Keith Meister on Wednesday to fix a torn UCL. Brubaker is expected to return to major-league action in 14 to 16 months, so he'll miss all of the 2023 season and likely the start of next year. The […]

Carlos Correa Expected To Play Thursday

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli suspects that shortstop Carlos Correa (back) will be back in the starting lineup to take on the New York Yankees on the road on Thursday. He's going through an intense day in the batting cage as a final test on Wednesday and also worked out on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has […]

Joe Musgrove Could Make Rehab Start Friday

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) played catch on Tuesday and could make a minor-league rehab start as soon as Friday. Left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) will also make his first rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. Musgrove made a rehab outing on April 6 […]

Luis Garcia Returns To Lineup Against Angels

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (hamstring) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Griffin Canning. Garcia started at the keystone and is hitting sixth in the batting order. The 22-year-old infielder hadn't played since leaving last Friday's game early due to hamstring tightness. Michael Chavis moved back […]

Anthony Santander Not Playing Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is not in the team's starting lineup against left-hander Ken Waldichuk and the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday because he's dealing with a sore back, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper said it's "not a huge deal," though, so Santander should be available off the bench and treated as day-to-day […]

Darick Hall Expected To Miss Two Months

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall (thumb) had successful right thumb surgery to fix his UCL with Dr. Pedro Beredjiklian in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday morning. Hall is expected to be out around two months. The 27-year-old was set for regular playing time at first base for the Phillies this year after Rhys Hoskins (knee) […]

Masataka Yoshida Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the undefeated Tampa Bay Rays due to right hamstring soreness. The Red Sox are taking a cautious approach with the 29-year-old rookie early in the season, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. He's off to […]

German Marquez Goes On IL, Rockies Recall Nolan Jones

The Colorado Rockies placed starting pitcher German Marquez (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right forearm injury and recalled infielder/outfielder Nolan Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Marquez doesn't have any structural damage in his arm, so he should come off the IL when eligible. Colorado's ace has made […]

Rangers Place Corey Seager On IL, Activate Leody Taveras

The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hamstring strain and activated outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Seager has a Grade 2 hammy strain, so he's expected to miss a minimum of four weeks. The 28-year-old injured himself […]

Giants Not That Interested In Extending Saquon Barkley

The New York Giants don't have much interest in signing franchise-tagged running back Saquon Barkley to a long-term deal at this point, according to sources. The two sides tried to work something out, but nothing got done because the two sides weren't close. The $10.1 million franchise tag is a good deal for the G-Men […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes A Day Off

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It looks like Alvarez is getting a normal day of rest in the series finale against the Pirates in a matinee affair. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger dealt with some left hand soreness in spring training, but it […]

Edouard Julien Making MLB Debut Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Edouard Julien is making his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito, starting at second base and batting eighth in the lineup. Julien was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to take the roster spot of Joey Gallo (side), and the Twins could use him […]

Gleyber Torres Available To Play Wednesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip) said he's available to play on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and is feeling much better after leaving Tuesday's game with hip flexor tightness. Torres is a little bit sore, and he'll start Wednesday's game on the bench. In his place, Oswaldo Cabrera will start at the […]

Carlos Correa Remains Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Correa is dealing with some back spasms and will miss his third straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day, and hopefully he'll be able to return for the weekend. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican […]

Joey Gallo Set To Start Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (side) is feeling good and is heading to Triple-A St. Paul to get at-bats before rejoining the Twins when he's eligible to come off the 10-day injured list. The Twins initially thought Gallo would avoid the injured list, but he was put on the IL on Tuesday with a […]

DJ LeMahieu Day-To-Day With Quad Tightness

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (quadriceps) is dealing with quadriceps tightness and is day-to-day right now, according to manager Aaron Boone. As a result, LeMahieu is out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, so the 34-year-old could be back soon for the Yanks and […]

Edwin Diaz Thinks He Could Pitch This Year

Is there a chance that New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) could return to pitch this year? "If everything goes well, I think I can be back quicker than eight months…. I might throw this year," Diaz said. The hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed reliever had surgery to fix a torn patellar tendon that he suffered […]

Dansby Swanson Not Playing Wednesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Swanson was pulled early from Tuesday's game after experiencing cramping in his left side. The good news is it doesn't sound serious, and the 29-year-old had four singles in the first five innings before departing prematurely on […]

Colts Restructure DeForest Buckner's Contract

The Indianapolis Colts converted $5 million of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's salary this year into a signing bonus to clear $2.5 million in salary cap space. He will still make $19.75 million in 2023, which is now fully guaranteed. The 29-year-old pass-rusher is heading into his fourth year with the Colts, and he had a […]

Steelers Release Jamir Jones

The Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker Jamir Jones on Wednesday. The Steelers signed Jones to a one-year deal back in February, but he'll return to the open market to look for a new team for the 2023 campaign. The former undrafted free agent began his NFL career in 2021 and played for the Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars […]

Emmanuel Forbes Visits With Patriots

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes visited with the New England Patriots and will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday as he takes his pre-draft visits. Forbes was a three-year starter at Mississippi State. He had 46 tackles, 10 passes defensed and six interceptions (three returned for touchdowns) in his final collegiate season in 2022. […]

Joey Porter Jr. To Visit With Panthers

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will visit with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. The Panthers have the first overall pick in this year's draft and are expected to take either Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud or Alabama QB Bryce Young, though, so Porter will likely be gone by their second pick in Round 2 […]