MacKenzie Gore Throws Bullpen, Set For Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday and could join Triple-A Rochester for a rehab start on Sunday. Gore was initially placed on the injured list on July 26 after experiencing left elbow inflammation, but he has begun a throwing program and is ready to progress into rehab starts […]

Shane McClanahan Could Return Next Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Friday and could be ready to get back into the rotation when he is first eligible on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is huge news for the Rays and fantasy owners, who could get their ace back at a crucial […]

James Kaprielian Scratched From Start Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (finger) has been scratched from his start Friday against the Los Angeles Angels with a middle right finger laceration. Kaprielian was set to make his return to the Athletics rotation after getting bumped out of it last week, but won't make his start after cutting a finger on his […]

Keibert Ruiz Likely Shut Down For Season

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (groin) will be shut down for three weeks, which in all likelihood ends his season. Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, and manager Dave Martinez has since said that Ruiz will meet the team in Philadelphia, but will be shut down. The move certainly […]

Juan Soto In Padres Lineup Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (shoulder) is in the lineup Friday night against Dustin May and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto was injured during Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch and had to be taken out early due to a right shoulder contusion. However, the 23-year-old superstar feels better after a day […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Headed To Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday, retroactive to September 8. Gurriel was injured while hustling out a potential double play ball, as he landed on the bag awkwardly and went down in a heap. The team has chosen to put him on the injured list […]

Nelson Cruz Out Of Lineup Saturday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (knee) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Cruz was removed from Friday's game after he fouled a ball off his left knee, and isn't feeling well enough to get back in the lineup tonight. He could need a few days to fully […]

Wander Franco Starting Rehab Assignment Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (wrist, hand) will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday with Triple-A Durham. The Rays plan is for Franco to play a week's worth of games with Durham, but things could change depending on how he performs. If they stick to that, he should return for an important series against […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Beginning Rehab Assignment Saturday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Omaha. The 24-year-old has been on the IL since August 22 when he felt pain in his shoulder after an awkward swing. He was eligible to return on Friday, but he wasn't quite ready. The team decided he needed […]

Alex Wood Headed To IL

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Alex Wood (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement. Wood said that the shoulder really started bugging him three starts ago, but he has been feeling pain for quite a while. That tracks, as Wood has a 13.86 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Out Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He was expected to return yesterday, but was a late scratch as he felt discomfort in his hand. This will be the fifth game Alvarez has missed due to the injury, but he should still […]

Salvador Perez Not In Saturday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Perez left Friday's game early and was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after X-rays came back negative. It is likely that the veteran backstop is just feeling sore and needs an extra day or two […]

Andrew Benintendi Heads To IL

New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation. Benintendi hurt his wrist in Friday's game against the Rays, and although X-rays came back negative, he will head to the IL and miss at least the next 10 days. It is unfortunate timing, as the […]

Blake Treinen Activated From Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) was activated from the IL prior to Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Treinen will likely make his return this weekend after missing almost five months with a right shoulder injury. On his rehab assignment, Treinen pitched to a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a […]

Nick Castellanos Returns To Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (toe) is back in the starting lineup Friday night against Alex Cobb and the San Francisco Giants, batting sixth and playing right field. Castellanos was diagnosed with turf toe earlier in the week and missed three games dealing with the ailment. The 30-year-old has disappointed fantasy managers who drafted him […]

Gavin Lux Scratched Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday. Lux was actually expected to cover shortstop with Trea Turner sitting out, but the Dodgers sent out a new lineup without Lux in it. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a very solid campaign in which he has slashed […]

Trea Turner Sitting For First Time This Season

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres, marking the first time this season that Turner won't start for the Dodgers. It is a bit surprising that they'd sit the star shortstop against a division rival, but the Dodgers have had the top seed […]

Yordan Alvarez Returns Friday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is back in the starting lineup Friday against Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels, batting third and serving as the DH. The 25-year-old phenom missed three games while dealing with a sore left hand but is good to go Friday night. Fantasy managers will hope that the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Sitting Out Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gurriel is being held out of the lineup to heal a "bothersome wrist issue", but it doesn't sound like a serious concern. After a scorching hot June and July, the 28-year-old went on a […]

Tanner Houck Likely Having Back Surgery

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck (back) is expected to have back surgery to repair a disc issue. Houck was expected to miss the rest of the 2022 season, but this news all but confirms that. Houck has been dealing with the issue since an IL stint in early August, and even when he […]

Sean Monahan Traded To Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired center Sean Monahan and a conditional 2025 first-round pick from the Calgary Flames in exchange for future considerations. The Flames needed to make space for newly acquired Nazem Kadri, so this was the deal they had to make. Montreal nets a very nice sweetener in the trade, as they will […]

Nazem Kadri Signs With Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have signed center Nazem Kadri to a seven-year, $49 million contract, with an AAV of $7 million. Kadri is the final remaining star UFA to sign a deal this offseason, and it looks like taking his time didn't end up hurting him. Kadri has always been a productive player, but he absolutely […]

Islanders Lock Up Noah Dobson For Three Years

Restricted free-agent defenseman Noah Dobson agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract with the New York Islanders, with an annual average value of $4 million. The 22-year-old will stay put on Long Island, where he had a breakout season in 2021-22, posting 13 goals and 38 assists in 80 games. Dobson was deployed on the […]

Tage Thompson Agrees To Seven-Year Extension

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson signed a seven-year, $50 million extension on Tuesday, making him a Sabre until 2030. The 24-year-old would have been an RFA after next season, and the Sabres decided to lock him up now instead of waiting around. Thompson is coming off a breakout season, where he racked up 38 goals […]

Dallas Stars Sign Jake Oettinger To Three-Year Deal

The Dallas Stars have signed restricted free-agent goaltender Jake Oettinger to a three-year, $12 million contract with an average annual value of $4 million. Oettinger, who will remain a restricted free agent after this contract expires, put up 30 wins, a .911 save percentage and a 2.53 goals-against average in 48 games last season (46 […]

Eduardo Escobar Activated Off IL

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar (oblique) has been activated off the IL and will start at third and bat eighth against Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies. Escobar missed just over a week after suffering a left oblique strain. The 33-year-old veteran has struggled this year, but has managed a .250/.286/.500 slash line […]

Luis Gonzalez Recalled By Giants

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Gonzalez has been recalled from Triple-A and is in the lineup tonight against the Minnesota Twins, batting eighth and playing left field. Gonzalez had been slumping at the dish, registering a .414 OPS in August before his demotion, but also was one of the only Giants position players with minor […]

Garrett Mitchell Called Up By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are promoting top prospect outfielder Garrett Mitchell from Triple-A Nashville. Mitchell, the Brewers number five prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is slashing .287/.377/.426 with five homers and 17 steals in 289 plate appearances over three minor league levels this season. He was very hot in Triple-A, with an OPS of .901, which […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Not In Lineup Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is out of the lineup tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Brian Snitker said that it is just a day of rest for Acuna, so hopefully he can get back in there tomorrow. Although his numbers are solid, Acuna has been a bit of a disappointment for fantasy […]

Juan Soto Returns To Lineup Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) is in the lineup tonight against Daniel Lynch the Kansas City Royals. Soto returns after missing three games with mid-back tightness. The Padres and fantasy managers alike need Soto back in their lineup, as the superstar is slashing .307/.481/.569 since July 1. Soto's power numbers haven't been as […]