Hunter Stratton Still Needs To Progress Before Seeing Action

According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton (knee) still needs to "pass some hurdles," including running and field practice, before being viewed as a contender for a spot in the bullpen. Stratton ruptured the patella tendon in his left knee last August but still needs to progress before returning […]

Marcelo Mayer Takes Batting Practice On Thursday

According to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer (back) was able to take batting practice on Thursday. This is a great sign, as Mayer ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list due to a lumbar strain. Mayer was also able to begin baseball activities in the offseason. Seeing him […]

Joe Ryan Completes Bullpen Session

According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (shoulder) completed a 36-pitch bullpen session on Thursday and did not face any setbacks. Manager Rocco Baldelli noted that the right-hander look in "midseason" form. Ryan ended the 2024 season on the injured list due to a Grade 2 teres major strain he […]

Guardians Sign Jakob Junis To One-Year Deal

According to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, the Cleveland Guardians have signed right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis to a one-year contract worth $4.5 million. McDaniel noted that Junis could work as both a starter and a reliever for the Guardians. Last season, Junis logged 67 innings with the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds. During the season, he […]

2B Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Avoids - Second Base ADP Analysis for 2025

Hello RotoBallers! In this piece, we will analyze the current average draft position (ADP) on NFBC drafts and identify which second baseman we should target or avoid at their current draft position. While fantasy players should not follow ADP too closely and base their entire strategy on it, it does provide a solid benchmark for […]

Chris Paddack Expected To Open The Season In Starting Rotation

According to Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack is "seen as a part of the rotation." Paddack has battled injuries throughout the past three seasons but will enter spring training fully healthy. Given his current status, fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old to be penciled in a rotation spot. […]

Tigers Sign David Hensley To Minor-League Contract

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Detroit Tigers have signed infielder/outfielder David Hensley to a minor-league contract. This contract includes an invitation to spring training. Over the past three seasons, Hensley has seen limited playing time in the major leagues. Last summer, Hensley appeared in 23 games for the Miami Marlins. During this small […]

Simeon Woods Richardson A Leading Candidate For Fifth Starter

According to Betsy Helfand of TwinCities.com, Twins right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson is viewed as a "leading" candidate for the fifth starter role. While he is not guaranteed the spot, he is viewed as the top option entering camp. Minnesota's young pitchers, such as David Festa and Zebby Matthews, will compete for this spot alongside […]

Porter Hodge Could See Save Opportunities

According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Porter Hodge could still see save opportunities. Earlier in the offseason, the Cubs acquired longtime closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros, who is expected to be the team's top closer. However, manager Craig Counsell noted that Hodge and Pressly could form a "dynamic duo" […]

Dodgers Sign Luis Garcia To Minor-League Deal

According to Aram Leighton of Just BB Media, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. The 38-year-old opened the 2024 campaign with the Los Angeles Angels before finishing the season with the Boston Red Sox. With the Angels, he was quite […]

Drew Thorpe Could Throw Off The Mound Next Week

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) could throw off the mound at "some point" next week, depending on how well he progresses this week. Thorpe underwent surgery in September to remove a bone spur and then faced several setbacks during the offseason. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

White Sox Agree To Terms With Joey Gallo

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, the Chicago White Sox have signed free-agent first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Gallo spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Washington Nationals. Across 76 games in D.C., Gallo posted a .161/.277/.336 line with 10 home runs and nine doubles. […]

German Marquez, Antonio Senzatela, Lucas Gilbreath All Healthy

According to Patrick Lyons of Just BB Media, Colorado Rockies pitchers German Marquez, Antonio Senzatela, and Lucas Gilbreath are healthy entering spring training. All three pitchers underwent Tommy John surgery during the 2023 campaign. Marquez was able to log four innings of work last season but then battled a stress reaction, which kept him sidelined […]

Johan Oviedo Throws Bullpen On Thursday

According to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo (elbow) completed a bullpen session on Thursday. The 26-year-old missed the entire 2024 campaign due to Tommy John surgery. He underwent the operation in December of 2023 and has been viewed as a "full-go" for spring training. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Henry Davis Takes Batting Practice On Thursday

According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates catcher Henry Davis (hand) was seen taking live batting practice on Thursday. The 25-year-old finished the 2024 season on the injured list with left hand inflation. However, seeing him take live BP just two days into camp is a great sign and suggests he should be […]

Holds Leagues: Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers To Target For 2025 Drafts

When holds are an additional category in your fantasy league, you must adjust your draft board. When identifying pitchers with the potential to tally holds, you must find teams that are projected to win and have a clearly defined ninth-inning option. This will allow the setup man to consistently be put in high-leverage situations with […]

Abner Uribe "Going Slow" In Return To Action

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe (knee) is "going slow" as he returns from the right knee surgery he underwent in June of 2024. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Uribe's status during spring training as he could be in danger of missing Opening Day if he faces a […]

Robert Gasser Placed On 60-Day Injured List, Targeting August Return

According to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a roster spot for Tyler Alexander to officially sign with the Brewers. However, Rosiak noted that the sixth-ranked prospect in the Milwaukee system is targeting a late August or early […]

Rays Acquire Mason Englert From Detroit

According to the team, the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Englert from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Drew Sommers. In a corresponding move, the Rays placed left-handed pitcher Nate Lavender (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the roster for Englert. Englert has spent his […]

Jairo Iriarte Working As A Starter During Spring Training

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, White Sox pitching prospect Jairo Iriarte will work with the team as a starter during spring training. The seventh-ranked prospect in the system made his MLB debut last summer but was deployed exclusively out of the bullpen. During this short six-inning stint, the 23-year-old held a 1.50 ERA with […]

Trevor Megill Delayed By Undisclosed Injury

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (undisclosed) has been "pushed back" by a minor health issue in a recent throwing session. However, manager Pat Murphy said Megill is "fine." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Megill's status during spring training in case he continues to face delays in his […]

Alex Bregman Expected To Play Second Base

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, newly acquired third baseman Alex Bregman is expected to play second base with the Boston Red Sox. On Wednesday evening, the Boston Red Sox signed the two-time World Series champion to a three-year $120 million contract. While Bregman has played at the hot corner throughout his career, sources indicate […]

Jordan Binnington Earns Victory Over Team Sweden

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped 23 of the 26 shots he faced en route to defeating Team Sweden in overtime on Wednesday evening. Binnington's first blemish came in the second frame when Minnesota's Jonas Brodin beat him on a snapshot. Then, in the third, Sweden was able to score twice, which forced overtime. […]

Nathan MacKinnon Scores Power-Play Goal In Victory

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon found the back of the net on the power play during their 4-3 overtime victory over Team Sweden on Wednesday evening. MacKinnon opened the game's scoring as he beat Filip Gustavsson on a wrist shot in the first period. His fellow Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, teammate Sidney Crosby tallied the […]

Mitch Marner Nets Overtime Winner For Team Canada

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner was the hero in their 4-3 overtime victory over Team Sweden on Wednesday evening. Marner was quiet through most of the game but rose to the occasion in overtime as he secured the victory on a snapshot that beat Sweden's netminder Filip Gustavsson. Sidney Crosby logged the lone […]

Lucas Raymond Tallies Two Helpers In Overtime Loss

Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond tallied two assists in his overtime loss to Team Canada on Wednesday evening. In the second frame, Raymond tallied his first assist, which was the secondary helper on Jonas Brodin's goal. Later in the third period, Raymond would add his second secondary assist to set up Minnesota's Joel […]

Sidney Crosby Leads Canada To Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby tallied three points as he led Team Canada to an overtime victory over Team Sweden on Wednesday evening. Crosby tallied his first point on the power-play to set up Nathan MacKinnon on the game's opening goal. Later in the second, Crosby would tally his second primary assist, this time on […]

Shea Theodore Out Of 4 Nations Tournament With Injury

According to Willie G Ramirez of the PHWA, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 4 Nations Tournament due to an arm injury. Theodore sustained this injury during the second frame of Wednesday's contest and did not return. Before exiting, Theodore logged just under seven minutes […]

Alex Bregman Signs Three-Year Deal With Boston

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman is signing a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. The contract includes opt-outs after each season. Bregman was viewed as the clear top bat remaining on the open market. Throughout the offseason, the former two-time World Series champion had several […]

Cade Cavalli Deemed Healthy To Start Spring Training

According to Andrew Golden of the Washington Post, Nationals right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli (elbow) is "healthy" entering spring training. However, manager Dave Martinez noted that the team will manage his workload and want him to be available for the entire season when he does return to the mound. Cavalli underwent Tommy John surgery during the […]