Nationals Decline Nelson Cruz's Option

As expected, the Washington Nationals declined designated hitter Nelson Cruz's $16 million mutual option for the 2023 season, which makes him a free agent. The Nationals will pay a $3 million buyout, in addition to his $12 million salary during the 2022 season. The 42-year-old dealt with blurry vision late in the season and ended […]

Chris Bassitt To Decline His Mutual Option

New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt will decline his $19 million mutual option for the 2023 season, as has been long suspected. Bassitt will be in for a multi-year deal on the open market at that rate or likely more. Even though the 33-year-old didn't do well in his start in the Wild-Card Series against […]

Sonny Gray's Option Will Be Picked Up

The Minnesota Twins will pick up right-hander Sonny Gray's $12.5 million team option for the 2023 season. Gray injured his hamstring late in the season and finished on the injured list, but overall it was a very solid season for the 32-year-old starting pitcher in his first year in Minnesota. He finished with an 8-5 […]

White Sox To Pick Up Tim Anderson's Option

The Chicago White Sox are planning to pick up shortstop Tim Anderson's $12.5 million team option for the 2023 season, as expected. Anderson had a frustrating season in 2022 due to injuries, as he played in only 79 games. However, he was still one of the best shortstops in the league when he was on […]

Carlos Rodon Exercises Opt-Out Clause

As expected, San Francisco Giants left-hander Carlos Rodon exercised his 2023 opt-out clause on Sunday and is now a free agent. Rodon will become a free agent after signing a two-year deal with the Giants before the 2022 season. The former Chicago White Sox's hurler was an All-Star for the second straight season, going 14-8 […]

Mets, Edwin Diaz Reach Agreement On Five-Year Deal

The New York Mets and closer Edwin Diaz agreed to a five-year, $102 million deal on Sunday, pending a physical. His $102 million deal is a new record for a relief pitcher, beating Aroldis Chapman's $86 million deal with the New York Yankees. Diaz will receive a $12 million signing bonus and an opt-out clause […]

Alex Bregman Breaks His Finger On Saturday

X-rays confirmed that Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (finger) suffered a broken left index finger while sliding into second base in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Bregman won't need surgery, but he'll face an eight-week recovery after winning the World Series. Fantasy managers […]

Greg Rousseau Injured On Sunday

Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (ankle) is questionable to return in the Week 9 game against the New York Jets after injuring his ankle in the first half. Rousseau didn't have a single tackle before departing the contest. If the former first-rounder cannot return, Buffalo's defensive line will be at less than full strength […]

Cameron Dantzler Ruled Out Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (ankle) was ruled out for the rest of the Week 9 game against the Washington Commanders with an ankle injury. Dantzler suffered the injury in the first half and was ruled out in the second half. With the 24-year-old out for the rest of the game, the Vikings will ask […]

Trey Mancini, Christian Vazquez Starting On Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Trey Mancini and catcher Christian Vazquez are in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. Mancini is getting the nod at first and batting seventh after the Astros removed Yuli Gurriel (knee) from the World Series roster due […]

Yuli Gurriel Removed From World Series Roster

The Houston Astros removed first baseman Yuli Gurriel (knee) from the World Series roster on Saturday and replaced him with catcher Korey Lee. Gurriel tweaked his knee in the eighth inning of Game 5 on Thursday when he was caught in a rundown, and he won't be available for the rest of the World Series. […]

Cristian Javier "Probably Not" Available In Game 6

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier is "probably not" available to pitch in Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to pitching coach Josh Miller. Saturday is Javier's normal bullpen day, though, so Miller didn't totally discount Javier being able to give an inning of work. The Astros have left-hander […]

Matt Vierling, Edmundo Sosa Starting In Game 6

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Matt Vierling and shortstop Edmundo Sosa are in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Brandon Marsh and rookie Bryson Stott will start on the bench against the southpaw. Vierling is hitting eighth and Sosa is in the nine-hole. In 11 […]

Adam Haseley Outrighted By White Sox

The Chicago White Sox outrighted outfielder Adam Haseley and relief pitcher Kyle Crick to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Haseley spent most of the 2022 season at Charlotte, but in 14 games with the White Sox, he went 5-for-21 with two RBI, four runs scored, three walks and seven strikeouts. In 130 games in four big-league […]

Ryan Tannehill Traveling With Titans

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle), who is questionable to play on Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, will travel with the team to Kansas City, according to a source. Head coach Mike Vrabel has called Tannehill a game-time decision. Tannehill missed last week's game and comes into Week 9 as the QB27 on […]

Jarvis Landry Questionable For Week 9

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to play in Week 9 on Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Landry has missed the last four games, but it's possible he'll return to action on Monday night. But with the game coming on Monday, it makes […]

Mark Andrews, Gus Edwards Doubtful For Monday Night

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle, shoulder) and running back Gus Edwards (hamstring) are both listed as doubtful to play on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints. Andrews has just three catches for 33 yards in the last two games while playing through injuries, but it looks like he'll be rested in Week […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Comes Off IR, Will Play In Week 9

The Atlanta Falcons activated running back Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) off Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to sources. He will be back in action in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday after practicing all week. Patterson has missed the last four games, but he'll be ready to go against a Chargers run defense […]

Jonathan Schoop Plans To Return In 2023

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop has an opt-out clause in his contract, but he intends to return to the team for the final year of his deal in 2023. If Schoop chose to opt out, he would be leaving $7.5 million on the table next year after signing a two-year, $15 million extension with […]

Joe Barlow Has Surgery On His Wrist

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Barlow (wrist) had surgery on Friday to separate a pair of fused tendons in his right wrist that were believed to have contributed to a blister issue. Barlow should be ready for spring training next year. The 27-year-old right-hander served as the team's closer in the first half of the […]

Aaron Zavala Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Aaron Zavala (elbow) had elbow surgery last week, undergoing a brace procedure instead of Tommy John surgery. Zavala is expected to be ready to go in May. The team's No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, made his way to Double-A Frisco this year and finished with a .277/.410/.482 slash line with […]

Bengals Put Chidobe Awuzie On Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals placed cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (knee) on the season-ending Injured Reserve after it was confirmed that he suffered a torn ACL in Monday night's loss to the Cleveland Browns. Awuzie has been the team's top cornerback the last two years, so it's a significant loss for their secondary. Cincy will also be without […]

Kyren Williams Won't Return In Week 9

The Los Angeles Rams activated running back Ronnie Rivers from the practice squad to their active roster on Saturday, but rookie running back Kyren Williams (ankle) will not be activated from Injured Reserve. It remains to be seen what the Rams will do with Cam Akers, who returned to practice this week and wasn't listed […]

Cameron Dicker To Kick For Chargers In Week 9

The Los Angeles Chargers activated kicker Cameron Dicker from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, and he will kick for the team in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons with Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) still sidelined. Dicker was just signed to the practice squad on Thursday. The 22-year-old rookie served as the Philadelphia […]

Donald Parham Jr. Placed On Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers placed tight end Donald Parham Jr. (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Saturday and promoted wide receiver Keelan Doss from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Parham missed the team's Week 7 game due to a concussion and has played in just two games in 2022 due […]

Kwity Paye To Return, Shaquille Leonard To Be On Snap Count

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that defensive end Kwity Paye (ankle) will return in Week 9 against the New England Patriots from a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 5. Star linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) will also remain on a pitch count on Sunday as he continues to work his way back […]

Zack Moss Still Getting Acclimated

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss, who was acquired from the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday in the Nyheim Hines trade, took part in his second straight practice with the Colts on Friday, but head coach Frank Reich said the third-year running back is still getting acclimated to the offense. "We're trying to ramp him up […]

No Injury Designation For Matt Prater

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (hip) was limited in practice all week and was removed from the team's final injury report on Friday. Prater returned from his hip injury in Week 8 but was limited to just field goals and extra points. The Cardinals cut Rodrigo Blankenship earlier this week, so it looks as though […]

49ers Could Pursue Odell Beckham Jr.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't shoot down the idea of pursuing free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee), who continues to rehab from a torn ACL suffered in the Super Bowl in February. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has long been an admirer of Beckham, who is hoping to sign with a team […]

James Robinson Questionable Against Buffalo

The New York Jets added running back James Robinson (knee) to their injury report on Saturday, and he's officially questionable to play in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. Robinson made his debut with the Jets in the Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots and was used sparingly behind Michael Carter, handling just […]