Justyn-Henry Malloy To Focus Exclusively On Outfield

Detroit Tigers infield/outfield prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy will be focusing strictly on the outfield moving forward and will not be in consideration at third base. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and president Scott Harris have both noted that the club will deploy several options at third base as they did not sign a full-time player at that […]

Mike Moustakas Inks Minors Deal With White Sox

Free-agent infielder Mike Moustakas has signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox that includes an invite to big-league spring training. The 35-year-old split the 2023 season between the Rockies and Angels and hit .247 with 12 home runs and a .685 OPS across 112 games played. The veteran was a mainstay for the […]

Daulton Jefferies Will Not Be Restricted In Camp

San Francisco Giants right-hander Daulton Jefferies (elbow) will not face any restrictions and is a full-go in spring training this season. The 28-year-old was sidelined for the entire 2023 season due to Tommy John surgery and hasn't been on a big-league mound since May 18, 2022, as a member of the Oakland A's. Jefferies' MLB […]

DJ LeMahieu Expected To Hit Leadoff In 2024

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is expected to be the team's leadoff hitter in the 2024 season, according to manager Aaron Boone. "I want it to be DJ. Hopefully it is," Boone said when asked about the team's plans for the leadoff spot. It was also reported earlier in the offseason that LeMahieu would […]

Jose Trevino To Miss A Couple Weeks Of Spring Training

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino won't be available for the first couple weeks of spring training games due to a calf strain, according to Yankees skipper Aaron Boone. The 31-year-old underwent season-ending wrist surgery after appearing in just 55 games in the 2023 season but wasn't expected to be limited to begin the spring […]

Scott Effross Won't Be Available Until The Summer

New York Yankees reliever Scott Effross underwent back surgery and will not be ready to return until sometime in the summer, according to manager Aaron Boone. The right-hander missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery and will miss a hefty chunk of the 2024 campaign, as well. Most recently, the 30-year-old tossed […]

Scott Alexander Inks One-Year Pact With Athletics

Free-agent pitcher Scott Alexander has agreed to a one-year deal with the Oakland A's. The left-hander spent the 2023 season with the San Francisco Giants, another Bay Area club, and worked to a 4.66 ERA across 55 outings (eight starts). However, Alexander posted an eye-popping 1.04 ERA across 17 outings in the 2022 season and […]

Luis Arraez Loses Arbitration Case

Miami Marlins infielder Luis Arraez has lost his arbitration case with the club. The 26-year-old will earn the $10.6 million the Marlins filed for rather than the $12 million he had filed for prior to his hearing. He is coming off the second battle title of his MLB career as Arraez hit a hefty .354 […]

Zack MacEwen Clears Waivers, Assigned To AHL

Ottawa Senators winger Zack MacEwen has cleared waivers and has been assigned to AHL Belleville. The rugged winger was the roster casualty required in order to active goaltender Anton Forsberg who has been out since Jan. 11 with a groin injury. The 27-year-old has recorded two goals and three points across 22 games this season […]

Charlie Lindgren To Start Tuesday Versus Avs

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren will get the starting nod for Tuesday's home game versus the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old has been seeing more playing time than Darcy Kuemper between the pipes of late, starting four of his team's last six games while he posted a shutout over the Boston Bruins his last time out […]

Cayden Primeau Gets The Start Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau will be the team's starting netminder for Tuesday's game against the visiting Anaheim Ducks. The 24-year-old hasn't made a start since Jan. 18 against the Senators, although he did come in for brief relief of Sam Montembeault two nights later. Primeau will enter Tuesday's contest sporting a 3.36 goals-against average […]

Yegor Chinakhov Out Tuesday Versus Senators

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) will not be in the lineup when his team takes on the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. The young forward suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and did not return. It's been a nice season for the 23-year-old on a poor […]

Daniil Tarasov Takes Over The Crease Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov will get the starting nod for Tuesday's road game versus the Ottawa Senators. The 24-year-old will take over for Elvis Merzlikins who has started the club's last two games and six of the last eight. Tarasov has endured an inconsistent season for the lowly Blue Jackets as he actually […]

Ilya Samsonov Back In Goal Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov is expected to be between the pipes for Tuesday's home game versus the visiting St. Louis Blues. After starting five straight games after his recall from the minors, the Russian sat out Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The overall numbers are subpar as Samsonov sports a 3.38 […]

Tyler Pitlick Placed On Waivers By Rangers

The New York Rangers have put forward Tyler Pitlick on waivers. The 32-year-old has been lightly used by the Rangers this season, appearing in just 34 games while recording one goal and four points in that time. He has skated just 10:12 per game in a fourth-line role. A 10-year veteran, Pitlick, not to be […]

Blake Lizotte Resumes Skating

Los Angeles Kings forward Blake Lizotte (lower body) has resumed skating on his own, but there is still no timetable for his return. The young forward suffered a lower-body injury against the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 15 and has yet to return to practice. Prior to his injury, the 26-year-old had taken a sizeable step […]

Viktor Arvidsson On Track To Make Season Debut During Road Trip

Los Angeles Kings forward Viktor Arvidsson (back) is on track to make his season debut at some point during the team's four-game road trip that begins Tuesday night in Buffalo. The veteran winger has been out all season following back surgery but has returned to practice. "He's getting closer," Kings coach Jim Hiller said on […]

Blackhawks Place Jarred Tinordi On Injured Reserve

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Jarred Tinordi on injured reserve due to a groin strain. The blueliner logged just 11:56 in a loss to the Wild on Feb. 7 and sat out an overtime loss versus the Rangers two nights later. The 31-year-old has six assists in 30 games this season along with a […]

Anton Forsberg Set To Return Tuesday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (groin) will return to action Tuesday night versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Swede has been out since suffering a groin injury during a 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 11. "He's ready to go. We could've pushed him back one more game, but we feel that he's […]

Philipp Grubauer Could Return Tuesday

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (lower body) could start Tuesday's road game against the New York Islanders, potentially his first outing since Dec. 9. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury in the second period of a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and was put on Injured Reserve one day later. It's been tough sledding […]

David Kampf, Mark Giordano To Return For Maple Leafs Tuesday

The Toronto Maple Leafs will get a pair of injured veterans back on Tuesday as center David Kampf (undisclosed) and defenseman Mark Giordano will return for a clash with the visiting St. Louis Blues. Kampf hasn't played since the club's final game prior to the All-Star break due to an undisclosed injury. The bottom-six pivot […]

Jorge Soler Signs With The Giants: Fantasy Baseball Outlook

A major domino fell overnight on Monday night/Tuesday morning as another big bat came off the free-agent market as pitchers and catchers filed into their respective spring training facilities. The San Francisco Giants have landed slugger Jorge Soler on a three-year, $42 million pact. The 31-year-old is coming off a big season with the Marlins, […]

MLB Spring Training 2024: Reporting Dates For All MLB Teams

The weather is warmer, the sun is brighter, and baseball is returning. It's a glorious time of the year. Indeed, pitchers and catchers are filing into their respective spring training facilities with the final reporting date for those two positions coming on Thursday, February 15. Of course, the Dodgers ensured they were ahead of the […]

Jorge Soler Inks Three-Year Deal With Giants

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. It has been reported recently that Soler was in search of a three-year pact on the open market and he indeed gets it in the Bay Area. The 31-year-old is coming off a big season with the Marlins […]

When Do Pitchers and Catchers Report? 2024 Fantasy Baseball Outlook

As February is already halfway gone and the Super Bowl is in the books, it's officially baseball season here at RotoBaller! The 2024 Major League Baseball season is just around the corner as pitchers and catchers prepare to report for spring training, some of whom have already done so in the Cactus League. Soon enough, […]

"Handful" Of Teams Remain Interested In Michael Lorenzen

There are reportedly still a handful of teams interested in signing free-agent pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The veteran is one of the better free-agent arms remaining on the market as he can pitch as a starter or out of the bullpen, both of which he did last season. Lorenzen posted a 3.58 ERA across 18 starts […]

Chad Wallach Signs Minors Deal With Angels

Free-agent catcher Chad Wallach has signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Angels that includes an invite to big-league spring training. The 31-year-old saw the most playing time of his career with the Halos last season due to the long-term shoulder injury suffered by catcher Logan O'Hoppe. Wallach struggled at the plate, however, hitting […]

Jorge Soler Seeking Three-Year Deal In Free Agency

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler is still seeking a three-year deal in free agency. One of the top remaining bats left on the open market, Soler's potential suitors have diminished as the Blue Jays, D-backs, and Mariners have already acquired primary DH bats this offseason in Justin Turner, Joc Pederson, and Mitch Haniger, respectively. The […]

Mets Ink Ben Gamel To Minors Pact

The New York Mets have signed outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to big-league spring training. The 31-year-old was a big-league regular from 2017-2022 but got into just six games at the MLB level in the 2023 season with the San Diego Padres. The lefty-swinger hit .200 (3-for-15) with no […]

Starting Pitchers Who Changed Scenes - Projecting Fantasy Baseball Values for Tyler Glasnow, Chris Sale, Sonny Gray

We're a mere week or so away from spring training as it's the most important time of the year for fantasy baseball managers. The MLB offseason isn't exactly flight of foot, but we have still seen some big moves this winter. Numerous high-profile pitchers changed uniforms this offseason, whether it be due to trade or […]