August 12, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook is expected to practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Cook has been holding in at camp for over a week while calling his absence a "business decision." He dressed for Buffalo's first preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday but refused to take the field. According to McDermott, the Bills and Cook have been having good conversations, which may have led to Cook's change of heart when it comes to practicing. Assuming Cook continues to participate throughout the remainder of training camp, Cook sets up as a solid RB2 in fantasy drafts later this summer.
--Matt TerelleSource: Jay Skurski on Twitter
August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher
Tyler Anderson (back) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to back stiffness, per Erica Weston of FanDuel Sports Network West. Right-hander
Victor Mederos will be called up from Triple-A to take his place. It's unclear how long Anderson's injury will keep him sidelined. In 122 1/3 innings (23 starts) this season, the 35-year-old is 2-7 with a 4.63 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 97 strikeouts. In 87 2/3 innings (16 starts) at Triple-A Salt Lake this season, Mederos is 7-5 with a 3.39 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts.
--Will BradySource: FanDuel Sports Network West - Erica Weston
August 12, 2025
Forward/center
Kai Jones had a workout for the Miami Heat on Monday, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports. Jones is an unrestricted free agent. He's had a turbulent journey in the NBA since entering the league in 2021 as a first-round pick. After skipping the entire 2023-24 campaign, Jones signed with the Los Angeles Clippers last season and also spent time with the Dallas Mavericks. Over 40 appearances, Jones averaged 5.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 11.7 minutes. If he signs with the Heat, Jones would bolster the team's frontcourt depth but isn't expected to be a factor in fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chris Haynes
August 12, 2025
Point guard
Russell Westbrook is expected to end up with the Sacramento Kings for the start of the new season. ESPN's Tim MacMahon reports that league sources consider Sacramento the most likely destination for the former MVP. Westbrook became an unrestricted free agent this offseason after declining a $3.47 million player option to return to the Denver Nuggets. While Westbrook is way past his peak, he can still make plenty of noise in the right circumstances. Last season, the 36-year-old veteran averaged 15.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.7 steals in 38 starts with the Nuggets. His fantasy production might be limited in Sacramento, as Westbrook is seen as
Dennis Schroder's backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tim MacMahon
August 12, 2025
Forward/center
Al Horford is still without a contract but is expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors for the upcoming campaign. Sources have told ESPN's Anthony Slater that retirement remains an option for the 39-year-old big man, but the Warriors see him as "a firm part of their plan" in 2025-26. Horford looks like a good fit for the Warriors and is likely to occupy the starting center's role. In Boston, Horford started only 75 of 125 games over the last two seasons. A regular starting role would boost his fantasy outlook, but since he doesn't play in back-to-backs, Horford can't be relied on as a nightly option.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Slater
August 12, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga has a two-year contract offer on the table from the team, but he is reportedly leaning toward accepting a $7.9 million qualifying offer. Sources told ESPN's Anthony Slater that "Kuminga has indicated to those close to him" that he finds the qualifying offer more appealing than the team's contract offer. The Warriors have tried to secure his signature with a two-year, $45 million deal, which includes a team option for the second year and does not have an inherent no-trade clause. Meanwhile, Kuminga is seeking a three-year, $82 million pact. He has until Oct. 1 to accept the qualifying offer.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Slater
August 12, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard
Cam Thomas is "increasingly interested" in signing a $6 million qualifying offer, NBA insider Jake Fischer reports. The talented scorer remains a restricted free agent and seems to have overvalued himself. A recent report from Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily suggests that, in an ideal scenario, Thomas would want to attract offers close to $40 million a year. Brooklyn's maximum offer has reportedly been a two-year deal with a team option, worth $14.1 million annually. Thomas has been left in contract limbo despite leading the Nets in scoring last season with 24.0 points per game and posting career highs in rebounding (3.3) and assists (3.8).
--Taavi PailkSource: Jake Fischer
August 12, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Javon Baker has been working with the special teams unit during practice and in the preseason opener against Washington. Additionally, the second-year wideout continuously makes highlight catches when given the opportunity on offense. It's a positive to see Baker taking on and succeeding in any possible role under the new coaching staff, as it could earn him an opportunity down the line in a thin receiver room. The 23-year-old saw little action as a rookie but brings good size at 6'2", 195 pounds, along with solid athleticism and a strong final season at UCF. He totaled over 1,100 receiving yards and averaged 21.9 yards per reception, the second most in the country. There is still upside in the tank with Baker, and he could be a name to keep in mind if he gets an opportunity.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Taylor Kyles
August 12, 2025
Athletics outfield prospect Devin Taylor has made an immediate impact in his first week with Single-A Stockton, slashing .333/.481/.667 with a double and two home runs over six games. The 21-year-old outfielder, selected in the second round of the 2025 draft out of Indiana, is already ranked as the club's eighth-best prospect. While Taylor is still early in his professional journey, his advanced approach and power potential make him an intriguing dynasty league target. If he continues producing at this pace, he could climb the organizational ladder quickly, potentially pushing for High-A by early 2026.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler
August 12, 2025
Carolina Panthers right guard Robert Hunt (ankle) twisted his right ankle during practice on Monday and was forced to sit out the final team drill of the day, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Hunt was spotted walking around after practice, so it does not appear as though this is a major injury. However, it's still a potential cause for concern given that Carolina is already missing starting left guard Damien Lewis (shoulder) and reserve guard Chandler Zavala (knee). Pro Football Focus rated Hunt as the 26th-best run-blocking guard in the NFL in 2024. If all three of Carolina's top guard options were to simultaneously miss time, both running back
Chuba Hubbard and quarterback
Bryce Young would likely feel the consequences.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Joseph Person
August 12, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Joe Flacco took all of the first-team reps during the team's 11-on-11 session on Monday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. After rookie
Shedeur Sanders generated plenty of buzz in his solid preseason debut against the Panthers, it was still the veteran signal caller who dominated reps, which limited Sanders and
Dillon Gabriel to alternating reps with the second and third teams. It is almost assuredly Flacco's job to lose at this stage in training camp, and that is a positive for Cleveland's pass catchers. There should be plenty of pass volume as the Browns are expected to trail in games a good amount of the time. Flacco doesn't scramble and does well enough in avoiding sacks to support a functional pass-catching group. However, it is also likely that we see one or both of the rookie signal callers at some point during the second half of the season.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Daniel Oyefusi
August 12, 2025
Kansas City Royals closer
Carlos Estevez converted his 30th save of the season in Monday's 7-4 win over the Nationals. Estevez came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on a ground-out and a fly-out, allowed a walk, and ended the game with another ground-out. The 32-year-old has been a high-floor fantasy option once again this season, converting 30 of 36 save opportunities with a 2.81 ERA, a 1.15 WHIP, and a 7.36 K/9 rate in 51 1/3 innings of work. His strikeout numbers may not be as strong as other closers, but he is currently second in baseball in saves.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
August 12, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled outfielder
Everson Pereira from Triple-A Durham on Monday, and he wasted no time making an impact with a double, a single, and a run scored against the Athletics. Acquired from the Yankees at the trade deadline, the 24-year-old needed just eight games at Durham to earn his call-up. Pereira's mix of raw power and athleticism makes him an intriguing dynasty stash, though his strikeout issues could limit short-term fantasy value. If he earns regular playing time in Tampa Bay's outfield, he could quickly emerge as a deeper-league asset down the stretch.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Rays Communications
August 12, 2025
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher
Will Vest picked up his 17th save of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the White Sox. Vest entered the game in the bottom of the ninth inning up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 30-year-old is having a solid season, converting 17 of 22 save opportunities with five wins, a 2.66 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and a 10.13 K/9 rate in 50 2/3 innings of work. The Tigers did trade for former Nationals closer
Kyle Finnegan at the trade deadline, who pitched the eighth inning in Monday's game and earned the win. Finnegan has seen the team's most save opportunities in the last 15 days, but Vest should remain a useful fantasy option in deeper roto leagues.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
August 12, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) was on the outside looking in of beat reporter Chad Graff of The Athletic's latest 53-man roster projection. Graff notes that the shoulder injury Polk suffered in the team's first preseason game on Friday "further hurts his chances at making the team." Polk had a horrible rookie season in 2024, recording 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (seven starts). Even still, it would be a rapid fall from grace to see him get cut before his second season, given that he was the 37th overall pick of the 2024 draft. Graff has 2024 fourth-rounder
Javon Baker making the team as the WR6 ahead of Polk.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Chad Graff
August 12, 2025
San Diego Padres relief pitcher
Robert Suarez picked up his 33rd save of the season in Monday's 4-1 win over the Giants. Suarez entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 effort with no strikeouts. The 34-year-old leads baseball in saves and has a 3.22 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP, and a 9.12 K/9 rate in 50 1/3 innings of work. Despite his excellent numbers, things were shaken up at the trade deadline when the Padres acquired another strong closer in
Mason Miller. The two have each seen two save opportunities in the last 15 days, and Miller pitched a scoreless eighth inning Monday, striking out the side. While it is unusual, it seems as though the Padres may be able to produce enough fantasy value for both pitchers while sharing save opportunities.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
August 12, 2025
The Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander
Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, placing
Hunter Harvey (thigh) on the IL. The 23-year-old brings an upper-90s fastball, a sharp curveball, and a serviceable changeup. While he's worked as a starter in the minors, Avila is expected to slot into the bullpen for now. He posted a 27.0% strikeout rate at Omaha, and his solid command should help him adjust to major league hitters. Fantasy managers can monitor Avila for potential value, but without a clear path to high-leverage innings, he's not yet a priority add outside of deep AL-only formats.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Kansas City Royals
August 12, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jacob Cowing (hamstring) is expected to return to practice on Tuesday, according to David Lombardi of the SF Standard. Cowing has been nursing a hamstring injury that he suffered a few weeks ago, but he looks set to return to the practice field before the second preseason game. The 49ers receiver room has been dealing with multiple injuries, including
Jauan Jennings,
Brandon Aiyuk, and most recently, rookie
Jordan Watkins. Cowing had an uneventful rookie season but had gaudy production during college and has an opportunity to emerge. He won't be on many fantasy radars in drafts, but he could be a name to keep in mind as the season gets closer.
--Kyle McCarthySource: David Lombardi
August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Gustavo Campero (leg) suffered what appeared to be a serious leg injury trying to rob a Max Muncy home run in Monday's game against the Dodgers. Campero leapt onto the right-field wall in the eighth inning and got his cleats caught up in the padding of the wall. He immediately went to the warning track and was carted off the field.
Christian Moore came into the game in Campero's lineup spot to play second, and Luis Renfigo moved to right field. The 27-year-old put up great numbers at Triple-A Salt Lake and was getting an opportunity with the Angels, making his injury even more unfortunate. Fantasy managers should look for further news after the game.
--Connelly DoanSource: Jack Janes - X.com
August 12, 2025
Cleveland Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett was cited by police in Strongsville, Ohio, for driving 100 miles per hour in a 60-mph zone, according to Sarah Jean Maher and Zac Jackson of The Athletic. This marks Garrett's eighth speeding violation since being drafted by Cleveland in 2017. In September 2022, Garrett was speeding when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed, suffering injuries that forced him to miss a game. The 29-year-old was issued a $250 ticket for this most recent offense and will not have to attend court. While Garrett is unlikely to face league-mandated punishment, the repeated nature of his speeding habit is still a trend worth monitoring.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Sarah Jean Maher and Zac Jackson
August 12, 2025
The Houston Astros recalled outfielder
Jacob Melton from Triple-A on Monday, adding speed to their bench. The 24-year-old last appeared with the club on July 29 and has slashed just .206/.270/.265 over 13 games this season. While Melton swiped 30 bases last year in the minors, a 37.8% strikeout rate in the majors has limited his opportunities. If Houston can find ways to get him on base, he could offer steals for fantasy managers in need. Otherwise, Melton's role will likely be limited, making him more of a watch-list option than an immediate add in most formats.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Houston Astros
August 12, 2025
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said after Monday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox that closer
Josh Hader (shoulder) was unavailable to close out the game due to shoulder discomfort, and that he will be undergoing tests. While fantasy managers should wait for more definitive news, it is always worrying to hear about shoulder issues for pitchers. Hader has been excellent once again this season, converting 28 of 29 save opportunities with a 2.05 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP, and a 36.9% strikeout rate in 52 2/3 innings of work.
Bennett Sousa picked up his fourth save of the season in Hader's absence, and he has pitched well with a 2.64 ERA and a 10.20 K/9 rate. The Astros also have
Bryan Abreu, who has been outstanding but has been utilized mostly in the eighth inning. As such, Sousa may be fantasy managers' best bet for saves should Hader have to miss any time.
--Connelly DoanSource: Chandler Rome - X.com
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August 12, 2025
Minnesota Twins ninth-ranked prospect Dasan Hill has been promoted from Single-A Fort Myers to High-A Cedar Rapids. The 19-year-old left-hander impressed in Low-A with a 2.77 ERA, 30.6% strikeout rate, and 14.9% walk rate. Standing 6'5", Hill works with a fastball that touches 96 mph, a low-80s sweeper, an upper-70s curveball, and a changeup with strong movement. His size, velocity, and four-pitch mix give him intriguing long-term upside, especially in dynasty leagues. While he's still several years from the majors, Hill is a prospect worth monitoring as he continues his development in the Twins' system.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Seth Stohs
August 12, 2025
New Orleans Saints center Will Clapp (foot) has suffered a serious foot injury that is believed to be season-ending, according to Jordan Schultz. Clapp is awaiting final confirmation on his test results, but will most likely require surgery. The 29-year-old has played in 66 career NFL games (22 starts) across seven NFL seasons. He spent 2024 with the Buffalo Bills but appeared in just one game. Clapp was in line to be a depth piece on the interior of the offensive line in New Orleans. Without him, Kyle Hergel could be the next man up if Saints starting center Erik McCoy were to get injured.
--Will BradySource: Jordan Schultz
August 12, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder
Lars Nootbaar (knee) exited Monday's 3-2 win over the Rockies early after fouling a ball off of his left knee. He fouled the ball off his knee in the third inning and stayed in for one more at-bat before being replaced defensively by
Jordan Walker. Nootbaar finished with an 0-for-3 effort. X-rays on his knee came back negative, and the Cardinals listed him as day-to-day, per MLB.com's John Denton. The 27-year-old has not been able to get things fully going from a fantasy perspective this season, slashing .227/.324/.375 with 12 home runs, 51 runs scored, 40 RBI, and four stolen bases in 413 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the Cardinals' lineup in the coming days.
--Connelly DoanSource: John Denton - X.com
August 11, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Jacob Misiorowski (tibia) could require a rehab start, but it is still to be decided, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. General manager Matt Arnold stated that they are still analyzing the situation and will make a decision within the next few days. Misiorowski most recently tossed 60 pitches during three simulated innings, so building up his arm seemingly isn't much of a concern. The 23-year-old landed on the injured list with a tibia contusion, an injury that is considered very minor. The young phenom posted a 2.70 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 47 strikeouts in 33 ⅓ innings prior to the injury, and he figures to be a key part of Milwaukee's rotation for the stretch run.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Adam McCalvy
August 11, 2025
New York Yankees pitcher
Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) recently completed a live batting practice session, reports Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. He had two "ups" during the batting practice, and could potentially be in store for a longer buildup to restore his stamina. The 33-year-old last pitched on June 18 before suffering a strained oblique. He was used both as a starting pitcher and long reliever at times this season for the Yankees, and it's not clear which of those roles he would fill upon his return. It seems that they want to at least stretch him out to be a starter, if necessary. The lefty has posted a 3.90 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 55 ⅓ innings so far in 2025.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Bryan Hoch
August 11, 2025
New York Yankees relief pitcher
Fernando Cruz (oblique) threw 19 pitches in a live batting practice session on Monday and is looking at a three-appearance rehab stint before being activated, reports Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. He last pitched in a major league game on June 27, before landing on the injured list with a strained oblique. Rehab assignments typically go much quicker for relievers than starters since they don't have to wait almost a week between outings, so Cruz could potentially be activated as soon as next week if things go according to plan. He was very good prior to the injury, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 54 strikeouts in 33 innings.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Bryan Hoch
August 11, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher
Michael Kopech (knee) threw a live batting practice session on Monday and could be ready for a rehab assignment next, reports Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. It's been an abbreviated season so far for the 29-year-old, who didn't make his 2025 debut until June 8 due to forearm and shoulder injuries. If he can get healthy and return to his recent form, he should be able to rejoin the mix as a high-leverage reliever for the Dodgers in September and the playoffs. In his eight appearances on the season, he pitched seven innings without allowing a run.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Bill Plunkett
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