John Brebbia Avoids Arbitration Friday

The San Francisco Giants and right-hander John Brebbia avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million deal on Friday. Brebbia had a fine season for the Gigantes in 2022, going 6-2 with a 3.18 ERA (3.32 FIP), 1.31 WHIP and career-low 18.8 percent strikeout rate in 68 innings over a league-high 76 appearances (11 […]

Justin Herbert A Top DFS Option In Playoff Debut

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was slightly disappointing for fantasy this year, finishing as the QB11, but will look to shine in his playoff debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks throughout the regular season. Although Herbert will be without Mike Williams (back) on Saturday, he should […]

Anthony Edwards Good To Go Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is available and will start Friday's matchup against the Suns. He has been nursing a left hip problem lately, which has limited him in a pair of games already, but Edwards apparently has no intention of sitting out any contests because of the ailment. He has so far featured […]

Austin Nola Will Receive $2.35 Million In 2023

The San Diego Padres avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.35 million deal with catcher Austin Nola. The 33-year-old backstop came on strong for the Padres in the postseason, but he wasn't all that great in the regular season with a .251/.321/.329 slash line, .649 OPS, four home runs, 40 RBI, […]

Deandre Ayton Back For Friday's Game

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) will be back from a two-game absence Friday against Minnesota. His return will push Bismack Biyombo back to the bench, and the former No. 1 pick should have a large role to play in the game, with Phoenix still missing multiple key contributors, including Devin Booker (groin) and Chris […]

Chris Paddack Settles For $2.4 Million

The Minnesota Twins and right-hander Chris Paddack avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.4 million deal. Paddack only made five starts for the Twins in 2022 in his first year with the team and needed his second Tommy John surgery in May. In his five starts, he allowed 10 earned runs […]

DeMar DeRozan Remains Out On Friday

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) will sit out a second consecutive game Friday versus the Thunder. The veteran star had admitted that he played through a right quadriceps problem for a bit, but he is now taking time off and it's currently unclear when DeRozan can make it make on the court. He was […]

Rachaad White Not An Option For Wild-Card Weekend

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White had a solid first season in the NFL, rushing for 481 yards and one touchdown while adding 50 receptions for 290 yards and two receiving touchdowns. However, the rookie spent the regular season splitting carries with veteran Leonard Fournette and was never able to become the lead back. […]

Is Kenneth Walker III healthy or injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kenneth Walker III saved the Seattle Seahawks’ season, especially down the stretch when quarterback Geno Smith started turning the ball over like Mark Sanchez. Walker rushed for 100 yards in three consecutive contests to end the year and is the focus of the offense heading into Seattle’s Wild Card week tilt against division rival San […]

Cubs Avoid Arbitration With Nico Hoerner Friday

The Chicago Cubs avoided salary arbitration with middle infielder Nico Hoerner on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.525 million deal. Hoerner had easily his best big-league season in his fourth year with the Cubs last season, but it still didn't move the needle much in fantasy. In a career-high 135 games played, he hit […]

Buccaneers Defense A Solid Streamer For Wild-Card Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive unit was solid this year. They finished the regular season with 44 sacks, 10 interceptions, 10 fumble recoveries, one blocked kick, and one touchdown. Now they move on to the playoffs where they will face the struggling Dallas Cowboys in the wild-card round on Monday night. The Cowboys have had […]

Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren Out Against Pelicans

Detroit Pistons centers Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) won't play in Friday's game against the Pelicans. Marvin Bagley III (hand) also remains out, so the team is shorthanded underneath the basket. As a result, Nerlens Noel should continue to start, with the 28-year-old averaging 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 points, and 3.5 blocks in two […]

Amir Garrett Avoids Arbitration With Royals

The Kansas City Royals and relief pitcher Amir Garrett avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.65 million deal. Garrett was better in 2022 than he was in his final season in Cincinnati in 2021, but he still wasn't of much use to fantasy managers in his first year with the Royals. […]

Dakota Hudson Settles For $2.65 Million

The St. Louis Cardinals and starting pitcher Dakota Hudson avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.65 million deal on Friday. It wasn't a great year for Hudson in 2022. In his return from Tommy John surgery, he recorded a career-high 4.45 ERA (4.34 FIP), 1.45 WHIP and career-low 13.1 percent strikeout rate in […]

Herbert Jones Sidelined On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (back) won't suit up against Detroit. Jones will now miss his second consecutive contest because of a back contusion, meaning Dyson Daniels should remain in the starting lineup. The 19-year-old has averaged only 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in six starts this season. However, with Brandon Ingram (toe) and […]

Brendan Rodgers To Make $2.7 Million In 2023

The Colorado Rockies and second baseman Brendan Rodgers avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.7 million deal. In his fourth year in the big leagues with the Rockies in 2022, Rodgers slashed .266/.325/.408 with a .733 OPS, 13 home runs, 63 RBI and 72 runs scored in 581 plate appearances and […]

Angels, Taylor Ward Avoid Salary Arbitration

The Los Angeles Angels and outfielder Taylor Ward avoided salary arbitration on Friday by coming to an agreement on a one-year, $2.75 million deal. Ward had a .281/.360/.473 slash line with career-highs in OPS (.833), home runs (23), RBI (65), runs scored (73), stolen bases (five) and games played (135) for the Halos in 2022 […]

Brandon Ingram Remains Out Against Detroit

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Ingram (toe) remains out against Detroit. It appears he's nearing a return after missing over a month of action. However, he won't be available on Friday night, making CJ McCollum the favorite to lead the way offensively. Zion Williamson (hamstring) also won't suit up, so guys like Naji Marshall, Dyson […]

Joe Jimenez Avoids Arbitration Friday

The Atlanta Braves and relief pitcher Joe Jimenez avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.765 million deal on Friday. The Braves picked up Jimenez in a trade last month with the Detroit Tigers. The 27-year-old right-hander had a career-best 3.49 ERA (2.00 FIP), 1.09 WHIP, two saves, 77 strikeouts and 13 walks in […]

Reds Sign One-Year Deal With Luke Weaver

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent right-hander Luke Weaver to a one-year deal worth $2 million on Friday. He will compete for a starting rotation spot in spring training. Weaver had a combined 26 appearances (only one start) last year and posted a 6.56 ERA (2.69 FIP), 1.82 WHIP and 20 percent strikeout rate over only […]

Clint Capela Remains Without Return Date

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) remains without a definitive return date, according to Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The big man has missed nine games because of a calf strain, although it should be worth noting his condition continues to improve. In the meantime, Onyeka Okongwu is expected to continue to replace Capela […]

Shane Bieber Settles With Guardians For $10.01 Million

The Cleveland Guardians and starting pitcher Shane Bieber avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $10.01 million deal. Bieber was once again excellent for Cleveland and fantasy managers alike in 2022 in his fifth major-league season, going 13-8 with a 2.88 ERA (2.87 FIP), 1.04 WHIP and 25 percent strikeout rate in […]

Mark Stone Considered Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) is considered week-to-week after he was injured in Thursday's clash with Florida. The 30-year-old sniper is set to miss his first games of the season. It's been a solid campaign for Stone with 17 goals and 38 points in 43 games. Phil Kessel could be looking […]

Daniel Gafford Good To Go Against New York

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (ankle) will play on Friday night against the Knicks. The 24-year-old didn't suit up on Wednesday versus the Chicago Bulls, opening the door for Taj Gibson to get the start and finish just shy of a low-end double-double. Gafford has averaged only 7.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks this […]

Teddy Bridgewater Listed As Questionable

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) was limited in practice all week and is officially questionable to suit up in Sunday's wild-card game against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins have already announced that seventh-round rookie Skylar Thompson will make the start this weekend, so if Bridgewater is active, he'll be the backup. The […]

Mike Matheson Remains Out For The Weekend

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) will be missing at least two more games, with head coach Martin St. Louis ruling him out for this weekend's back-to-back set. Matheson hasn't played since Dec. 17, but the good news is that he has been practicing in a full-contact jersey, which suggests that his return isn't […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Play On Friday Evening

Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) is available on Friday against the Knicks. The veteran only missed one game because of a rib contusion, so he'll be back in the lineup for this one. While Porzingis is always a must-start fantasy option, he could be even more motivated to produce versus his former team.

Elvis Merzlikins Available Again Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (illness) is an option for Saturday's action against Detroit. An illness kept him out of Thursday's loss to Carolina, but the Latvian netminder is ready for action again. Merzlikins will be hoping to pick up his 15th start of the season on Saturday. He is boasting some really rough […]

Packers Expect Aaron Jones Back In 2023

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that he expects running back Aaron Jones to return in 2023, but he didn't rule out restructuring Jones' contract like they've done with a lot of players to reduce his salary cap hit. The Packers have the option of opting out of the 28-year-old's deal for next […]

Filip Hronek Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek has sustained an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day by the team. Hronek, who has recorded 29 points in 40 games during a productive season, missed Friday's practice and could also be unavailable for Saturday's game against Columbus. Gustav Lindstrom replaced Hronek as Ben Chiarot's partner Friday. If he […]