Bryce Eldridge Will Not Play On Saturday

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge (hand) will not play in Saturday's Spring Breakout contest. Eldridge was scratched from the lineup due to left hand soreness. However, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area noted that this injury is believed to be minor. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his […]

Blake Perkins Cleared For Light Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (lower leg) was cleared for light baseball activities on Saturday. The 28-year-old suffered a fractured right shin earlier in camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he slowly begins to increase his workload. However, he is not expected to be available during the start of the regular […]

Doug Nikhazy Optioned To Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians have optioned left-handed pitching prospect Doug Nikhazy to Triple-A Columbus. Nikhazy was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but was unlikely to break camp with the major-league roster. Instead, Nikhazy will continue his development at the top level of the minor leagues. Last season, the former second-round selection began […]

Jung Hoo Lee Scratched On Saturday With Back Tightness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) was scratched on Saturday due to back tightness. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay noted that the injury is believed to be minor and he could be back in the lineup on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but it appears that the injury is […]

Garrett Crochet Starting On Opening Day

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet will get the starting nod on Opening Day against the Texas Rangers. Earlier in the offseason, the Red Sox acquired the southpaw in a blockbuster deal in which they sent prospects Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez to the White Sox. Last season, Crochet logged […]

Nick Castellanos Returning On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (illness) is returning to the starting nine on Saturday afternoon. Castellanos is slated to cover right field and bat in the six-hole. Castellanos has been sidelined earlier in the week due to this illness. However, given that he is returning to the lineup, suggests he will not be in any […]

Trevor Story Starting On Saturday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (back) is returning to the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon. The 32-year-old will cover shortstop and bat cleanup. Story was dealing with back tightness earlier in the week but will be making a quick return to the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Returning On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (side) is starting on Saturday afternoon. Hayes will cover the hot corner and bat at the top of the lineup. Hayes has been held out of action since the first week of the month due to left side tightness. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but seeing him […]

Jordan Walker Returns To Lineup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (knee) is returning to the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon. He is slated to cover right field and bat in the six-hole. The former 21st overall selection in the 2020 MLB Draft has been sidelined since early March with this knee injury. However, seeing him return to the lineup […]

Paul Skenes Named Opening Day Starter

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was named the Opening Day starter. Skenes will face the Miami Marlins. The former first-overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft made his MLB debut last May and was one of the most valuable pitchers in fantasy. He tossed 133 innings and held a stellar 1.96 ERA and a […]

Gunnar Henderson Hopes To Be Ready For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is feeling better and is still planning to be ready for Opening Day. Roch Kubatko of MASN noted that Henderson is planning to get into spring training contests soon as well. Henderson sustained this injury in February but is still on track to be in the Opening Day lineup. […]

Rafael Devers, Wilyer Abreu Starting On Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) and outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) are in the starting lineup on Saturday. Devers will be the DH and bat in the two-hole while Abreu will cover right field and bat eighth. Devers has been dealing with a shoulder injury throughout most of camp. There have been reports […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Could Run Less To Stay Healthy

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) believes that he can play better than he ever has but will change his playstyle. The former 2023 NL MVP noted that he would "rather steal 30 and play a whole year as opposed to stealing 70, injuring myself and missing a whole year." Fantasy managers should continue […]

Brooks Raley Drawing Interest On Market

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, free agent relief pitcher Brooks Raley (elbow) is drawing interest from several clubs on the market. Raley underwent Tommy John surgery last May but is expected to be cleared to pitch later in the season. Ragazzo noted that several teams are interested in signing the southpaw to a […]

Miguel Ullola Has Right-Shoulder Discomfort

Houston Astros pitching prospect Miguel Ullola (shoulder) exited Friday's Spring Breakout contest early due to right shoulder discomfort. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide an update in the coming days. However, seeing him have soreness in his throwing arm is not a positive sign. Last season, the […]

Matt Waldron Diagnosed With Oblique Strain

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron (oblique) was unable to pitch on Friday due to a "mild" left oblique strain. Waldron was set to enter the spring training contest but was pulled by the medical staff. After the contest, the team noted he would be evaluated further on Saturday. If Waldron were to miss […]

Endy Rodriguez Expected To Begin Season With Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is expected to begin the season at the Triple-A level. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com noted that the team wants to give Rodriguez at-bats on a daily basis. With Joey Bart slated to be Pittsburgh's primary backstop, Rodriguez will be able to further his development with more playing time in the […]

Eeli Tolvanen Scores Twice In Victory

Seattle Kraken left wing Eeli Tolvanen scored two goals during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Tolvanen opened the scoring in the first period. In the second frame, he would tack on the secondary assist on Brandon Montour's goal. Later in the third, Tolvanen would score the empty-netter to put the […]

Kyle Connor Strikes Twice On Friday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor tallied three points during their 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday evening. In the opening frame, Connor would tally the secondary assist on Dylan Samberg's fifth goal of the season. Later in the frame, Connor would find the back of the net with a snap shot. In […]

Jack Roslovic Tallies Goal, Assist In Friday's Victory

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jack Roslovic tallied a goal and an assist during Friday's 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Roslovic did all of his damage in the second frame. He first tallied the secondary helper on Taylor Hall's 11th goal of the season. Later in the frame, Roslovic would find the back of […]

Leon Draisaitl Leads Edmonton To Victory

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl found the back of the net twice to lead Edmonton to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday evening. Draisaitl scored his first goal in the second frame on a slap shot. Later in overtime, Draisaitl scored the game-winner on a snap shot. This performance extended his […]

Liam O'Brien Exits With Undisclosed Injury

Utah Hockey Club center Liam O'Brien (undisclosed) exited Friday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. After the contest, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress leading up to their next contest on Sunday evening against the Vancouver Canucks. The 30-year-old logged just over seven minutes […]

Josh Manson Exits On Friday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) exited Friday's contest against the Calgary Flames on Friday evening. Manson logged just under nine minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He tallied three shots on goal and three hits but did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/15/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed eight-game slate on Saturday, March 15. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions […]

Mason Adams Exits With Elbow Injury

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitching prospect Mason Adams (elbow) exited Friday's spring training contest due to elbow discomfort. The team noted that he will undergo further testing on Saturday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. Through seven 1/3 innings in camp, Adams has tallied eight punchouts with one walk. He has allowed seven […]

Will Klein Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma

The Seattle Mariners have optioned right-handed pitcher Will Klein to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Friday. The Mariners acquired Klein from the Athletics earlier in the winter. During spring training, Klein has logged five innings and tallied eight strikeouts with three walks. He has allowed five hits with two earned runs. Last summer, the 25-year-old made […]

Jared Shuster Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox have optioned left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster to Triple-A Charlotte. Shuster was competing for a spot on the major-league roster but will instead begin his campaign in the minor leagues. Through seven innings at spring training, Shuster has allowed 15 hits and nine earned runs. He tallied eight punchouts and served up […]

Jose Butto Dealing With Groin Injury

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jose Butto (groin) is dealing with a minor groin injury. Butto has been unable to pitch in Grapefruit League games over the past week. However, he did throw a bullpen session earlier on Friday, which is a positive sign. DiComo noted that the team […]

Wenceel Perez Receives Injection, Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) received a cortisone injection in his back. However, the team expressed optimism and expect the 25-year-old to be ready for Opening Day. Perez has been dealing with lower-back tightness over the past two weeks. Fantasy managers should monitor his status but it appears the injury is not overly serious, […]

Jose Trevino Exits Early On Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (hand) exited Friday's spring training contest early after a foul tip hit him on his hand. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team has yet to provide information on the severity of the injury. This is also not a good sign as top catcher Tyler Stephenson […]