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Jesper Bratt Tallies Three Points In Victory
New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt tallied three points during their 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Bratt would tally two of his points. First, he would earn the primary assist on Nico Hischier's power-play strike. Later in the period, Bratt would find the back of […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Nikita Kucherov Injured On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) missed the entire third period during their loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday evening. The team did not provide an update on his status after the game. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status during their next practice as he could be in […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Adam Boqvist Exits Early On Tuesday
New York Islanders defenseman Adam Boqvist (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest early. The 24-year-old took a hard hit in the second period and did not log a shift during the final frame. Before exiting, Boqvist saw just under eight minutes of ice time. He did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Tom Wilson Exits With Injury
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (face) exited Tuesday's contest early after being struck in the face by a puck. Wilson has a "huge gash on his upper lip" and will likely need "repairs." Before exiting the game, Wilson logged just over 15 minutes of ice time and tallied two helpers. He logged one blocked […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Dalton Rushing Assigned To Minor-League Camp
The Los Angeles Dodgers have assigned catching prospect Dalton Rushing to minor-league camp. Rushing was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead return to the minor leagues to continue his development. At the plate, Rushing went 2-for-10 at the plate with a strong 9:4 BB:K across 13 games in the […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Dodgers Option Hyeseong Kim
The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned infielder Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Kim inked a three-year contract with the Dodgers in the offseason worth $12.5 million. However, he was unable to adjust to major-league pitching during camp and will open the season in the minor leagues to further his development. During his time in […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Bobby Miller Optioned To Triple-A
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller was optioned to Triple-A. Miller was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will begin his season with Triple-A Oklahoma City instead. After a promising rookie season where he posted a 3.76 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across 124 1/3 frames, he took a significant […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Ezequiel Duran May Not Make Opening Day Roster
Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran may not make the Opening Day roster. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the 25-year-old is on the outside of the current projected roster. Last summer, the infielder appeared in 92 contests in Texas and held a .246/.288/.321 slash line with 11 doubles and three home runs. Under the hood, […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Diego Cartaya Assigned To Minor-League Camp
Minnesota Twins catching prospect Diego Cartaya was assigned to minor-league camp on Tuesday. Cartaya was traded to the Twins from the Dodgers in the offseason. The 23-year-old was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but instead will continue his development with Triple-A St. Paul. Last season, Cartaya posted a .236/.354/.379 slash line […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Nick Mears Battling Illness
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Nick Mears (illness) has been battling an illness. Mears has been sidelined for a few days. Manager Pat Murphy noted that if he remains sidelined, it could impact the construction of their bullpen for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he could be in danger of missing […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Christian Moore Could Start On Opening Day
Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore could be given the starting nod on Opening Day. Their primary second baseman, Luis Rengifo (hamstring), may be in danger of missing time, which could open a spot for the budding star. The Angels drafted Moore with the eighth overall pick in last year's draft. He immediately […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Trevor Story Expected To Return On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The infielder was scratched from Tuesday's lineup out of precaution. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but this report suggests the injury was not serious and will not be in danger of missing time. Story has been swinging […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Kevin Alcantara Not Traveling To Tokyo
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara will not travel with the team to Tokyo. While the 22-year-old has not been officially optioned to Triple-A, this suggests he will likely open the 2025 campaign in the minor leagues. Alcantara is one of the top bats in the Chicago system. Last season, he made his brief MLB […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Tristan Jarry Starting On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will get the starting nod for the second-straight contest on Tuesday evening to face the Vegas Golden Knights. After spending the past two months in the AHL, Jarry bounced-back in his first outing since January as he stopped 20 of the 30 shots he saw en route to defeating the […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Thomas Novak Day-To-Day With Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins center Thomas Novak (lower body) will not suit up on Tuesday to face the Vegas Golden Knights. Novak is day-to-day with an injury he sustained during their victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening. Novak was traded to the Penguins shortly before the trade deadline in a deal that sent Michael Bunting […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Victor Hedman A Game-Time Call On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hedman was able to participate during Tuesday's morning skate, which is a good sign he should be cleared to return to action. The 34-year-old sustained this injury during Thursday's contest. He was initially in line to […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Jonah Gadjovich Not Playing On Tuesday
Florida Panthers left wing Jonah Gadjovich (personal) will not play on Tuesday when the Panthers travel to Boston to face the Bruins. Gadjovich was sidelined during their previous game and will now miss his second straight. As a result, Thomas Nosek will remain in the starting lineup and play on the fourth offensive line. Over […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Cam Fowler Returns To Practice On Tuesday
St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (personal) returned to practice on Tuesday. Fowler was unable to play in their previous contest on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings due to the birth of his child. However, it appears Fowler is in line to return to the starting lineup on Thursday evening to face the Pittsburgh […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
JJ Peterka Dealing With Lower-Body Injury, Questionable For Wednesday
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) is dealing with an injury and could miss their next contest on Wednesday evening against the Detroit Red Wings. Peterka was unable to participate during Tuesday's practice due to this injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Wednesday's game. Peterka is currently […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Jeferson Quero Assigned To Minor-League Camp
Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (shoulder) was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Monday. Quero missed the majority of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Before the injury, he appeared in just one minor-league contest last summer. Manager Pat Murphy noted that Quero will likely serve […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Cristian Mena Sent To Triple-A
Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Cristian Mena was optioned to Triple-A. Mena was unlikely to claim a spot on the Opening Day roster and will begin his season at Triple-A. Mena made his MLB debut last summer and logged just three innings of work. He allowed four earned runs and tallied two strikeouts. Mena spent […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Yilber Diaz Optioned To Triple-A
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-handed pitching prospect Yilber Diaz to Triple-A. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut last summer and was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster. However, the team will have him continue his development with the Reno Aces at the start of the season. Across his first 28 1/3 innings […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Colson Montgomery Still In Contention To Make Opening Day Roster
Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) is still in contention to make the Opening Day roster despite the missed time during camp. The infielder was sidelined for 10 days due to a back injury. However, manager Will Venable noted that his injury will not affect his chances of making the roster. Montgomery is […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Mike Burrows Could Make Opening Day Roster
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows has a good chance to make the Opening Day roster. Burrows made his brief MLB debut last summer as he logged three 1/3 innings. He tallied two strikeouts while holding a 3:2 BB:K ratio and allowing one earned run. He missed the entire first half of the season […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Kumar Rocker Tosses Three Clean Innings In Intrasquad Contest
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker tossed three shutout innings during an intrasquad contest. Rocker has gotten off to a rough start during spring training, allowing eight hits and eight earned runs across two innings. He has served up two free passes and only tallied two punchouts. Earlier in the week, Rocker also went […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Dustin May "Makes The Most Sense" As Fifth Starter
According to manager Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Dustin May "makes the most sense" to be the fifth starter to open the season. Roberts noted that Tony Gonsolin (back) had a minor "hiccup" which opened the door for May to claim the final spot. Through five innings of work this spring, May has […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Taylor Walls Dealing With Quad Injury
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (quadriceps) is dealing with a minor quad injury. The infielder exited Saturday's contest early due to this injury. However, the team noted that this injury is not considered serious and expects Walls to return to the lineup later this week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Triston Casas Starting On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (illness) is returning to the starting lineup on Tuesday to face the Philadelphia Phillies. He will cover first base and bat in the three-hole. The 25-year-old has missed time due to an illness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but it appears he will not be […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Jacob Wilson Projected To Be Opening Day Shortstop
Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson is projected to be the team's Opening Day shortstop. Wilson is viewed as the top prospect in their system. He made his MLB debut last summer and held a .250/.314/.315 line across 28 games before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury. After being drafted with the sixth-overall selection in the 2023 […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago
Esteury Ruiz Not Expected To Make Opening Day Roster
Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is viewed as the "odd man out" in the outfield and not expected to make the Opening Day roster. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com noted that Miguel Andujar and Seth Brown are projected to have more significant roles as depth options. Last season, Ruiz appeared in just 29 MLB contests. During this […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago