Sam Hentges Placed On 60-Day Injured List

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Sam Hentges (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the team added right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis to the 40-man roster. The Guardians signed Junis to a one-year deal earlier in the week. Hentges underwent surgery to repair the capsule and labrum in his throwing shoulder in […]

Noah Schultz Making Cactus League Debut Next Week

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Noah Schultz is expected to make his Cactus League debut on February 26 against the San Diego Padres. Schultz is considered the top prospect in the White Sox system on MLB Pipeline. The team closely monitored his workload last season, as he never pitched five innings in a start. […]

Kyle Nicolas Faces Live Hitters On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas (knee) faced live hitters on Tuesday and is expected to be a full-go during spring training. Nicolas ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list with a knee injury. However, seeing him face live hitters early in camp is a great sign of his status. Last season, the 25-year-old […]

Jacob Stallings Slated To Be Primary Catcher

Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings is expected to be given the "bulk" of the starts behind the dish. Patrick Lyons of Just BB Media noted that Drew Romo, Hunter Goodman, and Austin Nola will compete for the No. 2 role during camp. The 35-year-old enjoyed a career season during his debut campaign in Colorado last […]

Drew Thorpe Throws 20-Pitch Bullpen Session

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) threw 20 pitches off the mound on Tuesday. The right-hander sat at 84-85 mph during the session. Thorpe is set to throw three more bullpen sessions later in the week. The 24-year-old is expected to keep his velocity down for the time being as he slowly ramps […]

Kaleb Ort Dealing With Oblique Injury

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kaleb Ort (oblique) is dealing with an oblique injury. Manager Joe Espada noted that the right-hander will not throw for a couple of days. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Ort's status during spring training, as a setback could put him in danger of missing Opening Day. Last season, the 33-year-old […]

Cubs Sign Justin Turner To One-Year Contract

The Chicago Cubs have signed infielder Justin Turner to a one-year contract worth $6 million. Throughout the offseason, the Cubs have shown interest in adding depth to their infield. They were considered a top landing spot for Alex Bregman but have begun to pivot towards Turner once he signed with the Boston Red Sox. In […]

Too Expensive for NFBC Drafts? Shortstop Fantasy Baseball ADPs That May Be Overvalued

The shortstop position is very top-heavy in 2025. In NFBC drafts, four shortstops consistently go within the first round, with two more going in the second round. The top 11 players at the position are all being drafted within the first 100 picks. However, is it worth paying for these players at their current ADP […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Unable To Reach Contract Extension With Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was unable to reach a contract extension with the team before the set deadline. Earlier in the offseason, the first baseman set a February 18 deadline for contract discussions to not interfere with spring training. However, both sides were unable to come to an agreement and will […]

Carlos Santana Expected To Have Everyday Role

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana is expected to have an everyday role at first base to open the 2025 campaign. Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports that given Josh Naylor's departure, David Fry's (elbow) injury, and the development of Kyle Manzardo, Santana will likely have an everyday role at first base to open the season. […]

Max Kepler Faces Live Pitching

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (knee) was able to face live pitching on Sunday and appears to be past the knee injury that cut his 2024 campaign short. Kepler was shut down from baseball activities after September 1 due to left patellar tendinitis. However, seeing the 32-year-old face live pitching early in spring training suggests […]

Adam Ottavino Signs Minor-League Deal With Boston

Right-handed relief pitcher Adam Ottavino signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox. This deal also includes an invitation to spring training. Ottavino spent the 2021 campaign in Boston but has spent the past three seasons in Queens. Last summer, Ottavino held a 4.34 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP across 56 innings with the […]

Colt Keith Making Swing Adjustments

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith is making swing adjustments. The former fifth-round selection expressed that he could never get the most out of his power during his rookie campaign. He had typically been unable to generate enough momentum forward, which resulted in his lower exit velocity. In addition, this caused the 23-year-old to hit […]

Adam Macko Suffers Meniscus Tear In Left Knee

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Adam Macko (knee) suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee. Shi Davidi of SportsNet noted that the 24-year-old felt something during his weekend bullpen session. He is set to have a further evaluation on Wednesday but is looking at a "probable surgery." The 24-year-old spent most of the 2024 […]

Kyle Bradish Throwing On Flat Ground, Feels Good

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) has been throwing on flat ground, and his elbow "feels good." However, the right-hander still does not have a definite timetable. The 28-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure last June. Bradish noted that he was pitching through pain before the operation but wanted to […]

Yuli Gurriel Finalizing Deal With San Diego

Free-agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel is finalizing a deal with the San Diego Padres. Last season, Gurriel spent most of the campaign with the Gwinnett Stripers but did get a brief look with the Kansas City Royals. Across 18 contests in Kansas City, Gurriel posted a .241/.338/.296 line. He showed an excellent eye at the […]

Kenta Maeda Could Earn Starting Role

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda could have a path to opening the season in the starting rotation with Alex Cobb (hip) set to miss a month of action. Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic noted that the team could give the veteran right-hander a look in spring training with the open spot in the rotation. […]

Josh Sborz Placed On 60-Day Injured List

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Josh Sborz (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list earlier on Monday. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Luke Jackson, who the team signed to a one-year contract on Monday. Sborz underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason and is expected to miss the opening months of […]

Adam Wilsby Signs Two-Year Extension With Nashville

Defenseman Adam Wilsby has signed a two-year extension with the Nashville Predators. This two-year contract begins in the 2025-26 season and is worth $1.55 million. However, the contract is a two-way deal for the first season but then becomes a one-way contract during the final season. The former fourth-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft […]

Filip Gustavsson Feeling Better, Expected To Be Available On Monday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (illness) is feeling better and is expected to be available for Monday's contest against Team USA. Team Sweden's head coach Sam Hallman did not name a starting goaltender yet for their game against Team USA on Monday evening. Gustavsson departed early on Saturday afternoon during their overtime loss to Team […]

Kevin Lankinen Starting On Monday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will get the starting nod on Monday afternoon against Team Canada. After serving as the backup in their opening contest, Lankinen got the starting nod in their previous game and picked up the victory, and will now get the opportunity to extend his streak. However, he will have a much […]

Cale Makar Viewed As Game-Time Call

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision for Team Canada's game on Monday afternoon against Team Finland. The star defenseman was unable to suit up on Saturday evening to face Team USA. Claire Hanna of TSN noted that Makar said he will "do everything to play" and was able […]

Matthew Tkachuk Being Evaluated

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (lower body) is still being evaluated with a lower-body injury. Tkachuk sustained this injury during their victory over Team Canada on Saturday evening. The 27-year-old was unable to play during most of the final period. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their game on […]

Dauri Moreta Hits 60-Day Injured List

According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates right-handed pitcher Dauri Moreta (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Tommy Pham. Moreta underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2024 and is still expected to miss time in the 2025 season. Given that […]

Giancarlo Stanton Dealing With "High Level Of Pain"

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, New York Yankee designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) is dealing with a "high level of pain" in both of his elbows. Hoch noted that the slugger has not swung a bat in three-to-four weeks and is "unsure" if he will be ready for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue […]

Kevin Parada Drops Weight In The Offseason

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada dropped 15 pounds during the offseason. Parada was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Georgia Tech. Last season, Parada got his first extended look at Double-A after logging just 14 games at that level in […]

Hao-Yu Lee Getting Work At Third Base

According to Evan Woodbery of the MLive Media Group, Detroit Tigers second base prospect Hao-Yu Lee is getting opportunities at third base during spring training. Lee has been primarily deployed at the keystone throughout his time in the minor leagues. However, the team may look to increase his positional flexibility. Last summer, Lee spent the […]

Jarred Kelenic Played Through Injuries Last Season

According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic played through several injuries last season. Toscano noted that the outfielder battled an oblique, wrist, and foot injury during the season. Kelenic said that none were "serious" and were just the result of the long season. Earlier in the offseason, it was reported […]

Amir Garrett Signs Minor-League Deal With Toronto

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet, left-handed pitcher Amir Garrett signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. This deal includes an invitation to spring training. Last summer, Garrett spent most of the season at the Triple-A level. He logged just five 1/3 innings in the majors and held a hefty 5.06 ERA. In […]

John Means In Advanced Talks With Cleveland

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, free-agent starting pitcher John Means (elbow) is in advanced talks with the Cleveland Guardians. Means underwent his second Tommy John surgery last June and is not expected to return to the mound early in the 2025 campaign. Before the surgery, he logged 20 2/3 innings with the Baltimore Orioles. […]