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Julius Brents IND CBColts' JuJu Brents: Questionable for Week 16
3h agoBrents (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Brents was placed on injured reserve in mid-September after suffering an MCL injury against the Texans in Week 1. The injury was severe enough to require surgery, but he was able to progress in his recovery enough to return to practice Wednesday. If Brents isn't activated off IR ahead of Sunday's AFC South clash, his next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 29.
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Terron Armstead MIA OTDolphins' Terron Armstead: Listed as questionable for Week 16
3h agoArmstead (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Armstead aggravated a knee injury in Week 14 against the Jets, which forced him to be sidelined against the Texans in Week 15. He was held out of practice for the first two days of the week, but he managed to give himself a chance to play Sunday after logging a limited practice Friday. Patrick Paul got the start at left tackle in Week 15, and he would likely reprise that role if Armstead is unable to play.
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Bradley Chubb MIA OLBDolphins' Bradley Chubb: Questionable for Week 16
3h agoChubb (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Chubb was a limited participant in practice all week as he continues to progress in his recovery from surgery for a torn ACL he suffered in December of 2023. If he's not activated off the reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's game, his next opportunity to play would be Week 17 against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 29.
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Jordan Meredith LV GRaiders' Jordan Meredith: Unlikely to play against Jaguars
3h agoMeredith (ankle) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Meredith has been unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury he likely picked up during the Raiders' loss to the Falcons this past Monday. Meredith started at left guard in that contest, but assuming he's sidelined for Sunday's game, Jackson Powers-Johnson will likely shift over to that spot while Andre James serves as the starting center.
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K'Von Wallace SEA SAFSeahawks' K'Von Wallace: Ruled out for Week 16
3h agoWallace (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Colin Gunther of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Despite being a full practice participant all week, Wallace will remain on IR as he's not progressed enough to return from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 9 against the Rams. Wallace's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Bears on Thursday, Dec. 26.
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Trent Williams SF OT49ers' Trent Williams: Officially out Week 16
4h agoWilliams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Miami, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Williams' upcoming absence doesn't come as a surprise, as he remains unable to practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated last week that the All-Pro left tackle's recovery has been slower than the team originally expected, and it's unclear when Williams may be able to return this season, if at all. Jaylon Moore started each of the past four weeks while Williams has been sidelined and presumably will do so again Sunday.
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Fernando Cruz CIN RPYankees' Fernando Cruz: Moving to Bronx
43m agoThe Reds traded Cruz and Alex Jackson to the Yankees on Friday in exchange for Jose Trevino, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Cruz has spent two full seasons with the Reds, accumulating a 4.88 ERA and 1.27 WHIP alongside a 207:63 K:BB over 132.2 total innings. The 34-year-old righty has plenty of experience handling high-leverage situations, finishing 2024 with 23 holds, but he could be moved into a middle relief role if he continues to surrender runs at a high rate.
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Alex Jackson TB CYankees' Alex Jackson: Traded to Pinstripes
1h agoThe Reds traded Jackson to the Yankees on Friday alongside Fernando Cruz in exchange for Jose Trevino, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Jackson split time between Triple-A and the big leagues as part of the Rays organization last season. He slashed .238/.322/.533 with eight homers and 20 RBI in the minors but wasn't able to find his footing in the big leagues, finishing with a .438 OPS over 155 MLB plate appearances. The 28-year-old signed a minor-league deal with the Reds in November but will now compete with J.C. Escarra in spring training for the backup catcher spot in New York.
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Jose Trevino NYY CReds' Jose Trevino: Shipped to Cincy
1h agoThe Yankees traded Trevino to the Reds on Friday in exchange for Fernando Cruz and Alex Jackson, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Trevino slashed .215/.288/.354 with eight homers and 28 RBI over 234 regular-season plate appearances in 2024 while backing up Austin Wells. With Tyler Stephenson already in Cincinnati, Trevino will almost certainly continue to act as a backup, but the 32-year-old's career .637 OPS isn't likely to earn him a spot in the lineup very often.
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Vidal Brujan MIA 2BMarlins' Vidal Brujan: DFA'd by Fish
6h agoThe Marlins designated Brujan for assignment Friday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Brujan played in a career-high 102 games last season, during which he slashed .222/.303/.319 with 16 RBI and five stolen bases. However, Miami signed Eric Wagaman to a one-year deal Friday, which will force Brujan to give up his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old's defensive versatility could draw interest from other teams on the waiver wire, though chances are he begins the season in Triple-A.
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Hagen Danner TOR RPBlue Jays' Hagen Danner: DFA'd by Torotno
6h agoThe Blue Jays designated Danner for assignment Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The move makes room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Josh Walker, who signed with the Blue Jays in a corresponding move. Danner spent the entire 2024 regular season with Triple-A Buffalo, and across 33 appearances he posted a 3.15 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 34.1 innings.
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Eric Wagaman LAA 1BMarlins' Eric Wagaman: Signs on with Miami
7h agoThe Marlins signed Wagaman to a one-year contract Friday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Alvarez-Montes indicates that it's a major-league deal for Wagaman, who was non-tendered by the Angels last month. The 27-year-old got a cup of coffee with the Halos in 2024, slashing .250/.270/.403 with two homers in 18 games. He hit .274/.339/.469 with 17 home runs last year in the minors. Wagaman should have a pretty good chance to make the Opening Day roster on a talent-deficient Marlins club.
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Isaiah Collier UTA PGJazz's Isaiah Collier: Returns to parent club
21m agoThe Jazz recalled Collier from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Friday.
Collier played for the City Stars in Friday's 121-98 win over the Cleveland Charge, and he finished with six points, seven assists, five rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes, though he was also responsible for seven of Salt Lake's 16 turnovers. He'll be available off the bench for the Jazz against the Nets on Saturday, and over his last five NBA games he's averaged 3.4 points, 3.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds over 15.4 minutes per contest.
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Joel Embiid PHI C76ers' Joel Embiid: Out for second leg of back-to-back
2h agoEmbiid (injury management) won't play Saturday against the Cavaliers, Austin Krell of USA Today reports. He ended Friday's 108-98 victory over Charlotte with 34 points (12-24 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes.
The 76ers are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday, and even though it's a game against an Eastern Conference contender such as the Cavaliers, the 76ers will rest Embiid to preserve his health as much as possible. Embiid looked dominant Friday against the Hornets, but with him sidelined Saturday, it means Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele are expected to see more minutes at center in what figures to be a physical battle against the likes of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
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Bam Adebayo MIA CHeat's Bam Adebayo: Returns after getting stitches
2h agoAdebayo (laceration) has returned to Friday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Adebayo was elbowed in the face early in the third quarter, which caused a cut above his left eye. He went back to the locker room to get stitches and has returned to Friday's game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Goes to locker room for stitches
2h agoAdebayo (face) went back to the locker room early in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Adebayo took an elbow to the head early in the second half and went back to the locker room to get stitches for a cut above his left eye and is expected to return. Jaime Jaquez, Kevin Love and Kel'el Ware should see an increase in playing time for as long as Adebayo is sidelined.
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Trey Lyles SAC PFKings' Trey Lyles: Questionable to play Saturday
2h agoLyles (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Lyles suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain in late November, and he has been sidelined ever since. In the 10 games prior to his injury, he averaged 7.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 23.0 minutes per game. Lyles was initially slated to return Thursday against the Lakers, but was added back to the injury report and eventually ruled out. If he's unable to play in Saturday's rematch, his next opportunity to play would be against the Pacers on Sunday.
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Jimmy Butler MIA SFHeat's Jimmy Butler: Won't return Friday
3h agoButler (illness) won't return to Friday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. He finished the game scoreless (0-0 FG, 0-0 FT) and with two assists.
Butler initially limped off the field following a collision, but he was feeling ill afterward due to a stomach bug, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes,, and the Heat won't risk him. Terry Rozier, Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez are expected to see minutes with Butler sidelined.
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Mike Matheson MON DCanadiens' Mike Matheson: Supplies assist Friday
2m agoMatheson managed an assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Matheson helped out on Emil Heineman's opening goal in the first period. This was Matheson's second assist over the last three games, but he's been limited to just three helpers through nine outings in December. The 30-year-old defenseman has 17 points, 66 blocked shots, 56 shots on net, 29 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 30 contests this season. His defensive numbers will struggles since he plays big minutes on a team that often is outmatched, but Matheson adds enough offense to be a factor in fantasy anyway.
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Lane Hutson MON DCanadiens' Lane Hutson: Provides power-play assist
6m agoHutson notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Hutson continued a strong run of offense -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in 10 of the last 11 games, racking up a goal and 11 assists in that span. He set up Patrik Laine for the game-winning goal in Friday's contests. Hutson is up to 23 points (10 on the power play), 36 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-16 rating through 32 appearances. There's still work for him to do defensively, but he's already got plenty of offense, so fantasy managers who can weather his poor plus-minus rating shouldn't hesitate to have him active.
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Cole Caufield MON RWCanadiens' Cole Caufield: Draws power-play assist
9m agoCaufield logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Caufield's numbers are evening out a bit -- after being almost nothing but goals early on, he's now racked up five helpers over the last five games without scoring in that span. His latest assist was on a Patrik Laine tally in the third period Friday. Caufield has been excellent overall with 17 goals, 13 assists, 87 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-4 rating through 32 appearances, and 10 of his 30 points have come on the power play. He should have no trouble staying in a top-line role.
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Arber Xhekaj MON DCanadiens' Arber Xhekaj: Pots goal Friday
14m agoXhekaj scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Xhekaj ended a five-game point drought with his game-tying goal in the third period, which was his first tally of the season. The 23-year-old defenseman didn't do much on offense early on -- all five of his points have come over the last 15 games. He's added 33 shots on net, 43 PIM, 31 blocked shots, 76 hits and a minus-5 rating through 29 outings overall. Xhekaj looks set to continue playing a physical role in the Canadiens' bottom four, though he may have to compete with Jayden Struble for the last spot in the lineup since Alexandre Carrier was brought in a swap that sent frequent scratch Justin Barron to Nashville.
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Patrik Laine MON RWCanadiens' Patrik Laine: Nets game-winner on power play
19m agoLaine scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Laine has scored all seven of his goals this season on the power play. His tally Friday was clutch, giving the Canadiens the lead for good at 12:02 of the third period. Laine is at eight points, 27 shots on net, six hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over eight appearances. A little more even-strength production would help from a sustainability standpoint, but fantasy managers who waited for Laine to recover from a knee injury have been reaping the rewards early and often since his return.
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Wild's Jesper Wallstedt: Getting start Saturday
22m agoWallstedt will start Saturday's road game in Winnipeg, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Marc-Andre Fleury took a narrow 2-1 loss to Utah on Friday, so Wallstedt will work the second half of a back-to-back. In his season debut last Sunday, Wallstedt stopped 24 of 27 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights. He's also struggled in the AHL, but the Wild will continue to give the top prospect some looks until Filip Gustavsson (lower body) can play again.
