Alexander Canario Seeing Time At First Base

According to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario saw time at first base on Tuesday. The team is exploring several options to serve as the backup behind Michael Busch. Infielders Jon Berti and Vidal Brujan are also expected to see time at first base during the spring. Canario has been […]

Stephen Kolek Will Be Stretched Out During The Spring

According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Stephen Kolek will be stretched out during spring training to potentially see time as a starting pitcher. Kolek made his major-league debut last season in San Diego and was deployed exclusively out of the bullpen. Across his first 46 2/3 innings in the […]

Bryan Hoeing Will Be Deployed Out Of The Bullpen

According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Bryan Hoeing will begin the season pitching out of the bullpen. Last season, Hoeing spent time with the Marlins and the Padres. He was given two starts with Miami but was deployed exclusively out of the bullpen in San Diego. Across 53 2/3 […]

Jeferson Quero Expected To Play During Spring Training

According to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (shoulder) is expected to play during spring training "at some point." Rosiak noted that backstop said he is physically at "75-80 percent" right now. The 22-year-old underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder last April. He was […]

Ben Rice Seeing Work Behind The Plate

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice worked out with the catching group on Wednesday. Hoch noted that the coaching staff said Rice is in the "backup catcher mix." Rice spent most of his minor league career as a catcher but primarily played first base when he made his […]

Spencer Horwitz To Miss 6-8 Weeks

According to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (wrist) is expected to miss six to eight weeks. Hiles noted that Horwitz underwent a procedure on his right wrist last week to address "chronic symptoms" and is expected to make a full recovery. As a result, the 27-year-old will likely miss […]

Alex Cobb Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day

According to Evan Woodbery of the MLive Media Group, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) will not be ready to make the Opening Day roster. Manager AJ Hinch noted that his ramp-up will start "about a month late." The team said that Cobb received a PRP injection last week to address right hip inflammation […]

Gavin Lux To Move Around The Infield During Spring Training

According to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, Cincinnati Reds infielder Gavin Lux is expected to move around the infield during spring training. Manager Terry Francona noted that the 27-year-old is expected to see time at first, second, and third base, shortstop, and potentially the outfield as well. Last season, Lux spent most of his […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Expected To See Time At Third Base

According to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand is expected to see time at third base during spring training. Last season, the 25-year-old was only able to appear in 29 contests due to hand and wrist injuries. During this limited stint, he was unproductive and posted an underwhelming .190/.220/.292 slash […]

Matt Vierling Expected To See Time At Third Base And Outfield

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers third baseman/outfielder Matt Vierling is expected to see time at both third base and outfield during the 2025 campaign. Beck noted that the team has been linked to free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, but given their current roster, Vierling and Jace Jung will share time at the […]

Gavin Stone Placed On 60-Day Injured List

According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Gavin Stone (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list. Stone was already expected to miss the entire 2025 campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery in October. However, this transaction opened a roster spot for Kike Hernandez, who the team signed to […]

Boone Jenner Expected To Return After International Break

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (shoulder) is expected to return to action following the international break. The 31-year-old has been unable to play this season due to a shoulder injury he sustained during training camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their […]

Gustav Forsling Moves Past Illness, Expected To Play On Wednesday

According to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (illness) has returned to practice with Team Sweden and is expected to be cleared to play Wednesday evening against Team Canada. Forsling was unable to participate during Monday's practice, but seeing him return to full participation on Tuesday is a great sign for his […]

Sidney Crosby Practicing With Team Canada

According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (upper body) has been practicing with Team Canada and is in a good position to return to action on Wednesday evening when they face Team Sweden. Before the international break, Crosby missed Pittsburgh's final two contests and was in danger of missing the […]

Mikko Rantanen Cleared To Play For Team Finland

According to Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet, Carolina Hurricanes right wing Mikko Rantanen (lower body) will play for Team Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off. The star forward was unable to play in Carolina's final game before the international break with this injury but has been cleared to play for Finland. Fantasy managers should monitor Rantanen's […]

Quinn Hughes Sitting Out Of 4 Nations Face-Off

According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) will not participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off. As a result, Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson will take his spot on Team USA. Hughes missed Vancouver's four previous contests leading up to the tournament. Given that he is sitting out, this injury […]

Travis Konecny Returns To Practice, Expected To Play On Wednesday

According to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Travis Konecny (illness) returned to practice on Tuesday after missing Monday's session. He replaced Sam Bennett on Team Canada's fourth line. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Konecny to play on this line on Wednesday evening alongside Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel when […]

Evan Phillips Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (shoulder) is still recovering from the injury that kept him sidelined during the World Series and is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. Plunkett noted that the 30-year-old suffered a tear in the back of his rotator cuff. […]

Rangers Sign JT Chargois To Minor-League Contract

According to Aram Leighton of Just BB Media, the Texas Rangers signed right-handed pitcher JT Chargois to a minor-league contract. Last season, Chargois spent time with the Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners. Across 36 1/3 innings, the Rice product posted a solid 2.23 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP. He tallied 30 punchouts with a modest […]

Marlins Claim Ronny Henriquez Off Waivers

According to the team, the Miami Marlins have claimed right-handed pitcher Ronny Henriquez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-handed pitcher Xzavion Curry for assignment. Henriquez has spent his entire MLB career with the Twins. Last season, the right-hander appeared in 16 games for the Twins (one start) […]

Xzavion Curry Designated For Assignment

According to the team, the Miami Marlins have designated right-handed pitcher Xzavion Curry for assignment. In a corresponding move, the Marlins claimed Ronny Henriquez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Last season, Curry spent time with the Cleveland Guardians and Marlins. Across 42 2/3 innings, Curry posted a 4.64 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP. He […]

Braves Invite Jake Diekman To Spring Training

According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Braves are signing left-handed pitcher Jake Diekman to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. Last season, the 38-year-old logged 32 innings with the New York Mets. Across this stint, Diekman held a 5.63 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP. He was unable […]

Kenley Jansen Agrees To Contract With Angels

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, relief pitcher Kenley Jansen has agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Jansen has spent the last two seasons with the Boston Red Sox after a brief stint with the Atlanta Braves and a long tenure with the Los […]

Austin Voth Signs Overseas

According to the Yakyu Cosmopolitan, the Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball have signed right-handed pitcher Austin Voth. Voth was non-tendered by the Seattle Mariners earlier in the offseason and will take his talents to the NPB. Last summer in Seattle, Voth held a 3.69 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP across 61 innings of work. […]

Dylan Covey Elects Free Agency

According to MiLB.com, right-handed pitcher Dylan Covey has elected free agency. Covey was designated for assignment by the New York Mets earlier in the offseason and will now test the open market. The 33-year-old was only able to log 20 1/3 innings in the minor leagues due to a shoulder injury. Across this stint, he […]

Cardinals Sign Rob Kaminsky To Minor-League Contract

According to the team, the St. Louis Cardinals signed left-handed pitcher Rob Kaminsky to a minor-league contract. Kaminsky was initially drafted by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft. He then returned to the Cardinals for a second stint. He has logged only four 2/3 career innings in the major league. […]

Marlins Sign Janson Junk To Minor-League Deal

According to the team, the Miami Marlins have signed right-handed pitcher Janson Junk to a minor-league contract. He is also being invited to spring training. Junk has only seen limited work in the majors over the past three seasons. Last summer, Junk logged just eight innings in the majors and held a 14.63 ERA with […]

Jayvien Sandridge Signs Minor-League Deal With Yankees

According to the team, left-handed pitcher Jayvien Sandridge has signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees. Sandridge will also be invited to spring training. The 25-year-old has yet to reach the major leagues. Last summer, Sandridge made his Triple-A debut with the El Paso Chihuahuas. Across 39 2/3 innings of relief, the southpaw […]

Yankees Sign Ronaldo Hernandez To Minor-League Contract

According to the team, the New York Yankees have signed catcher Ronaldo Hernandez to a minor-league contract. The 27-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut. Last season, he spent the entire season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, playing with Triple-A Reno. Across 63 games, Hernandez held a strong .311/.357/.507 slash line with 10 doubles, 11 […]

Kyle Wright Could Be Limited To Start Spring Training

According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) "may be a little behind" in his throwing progression. Wright missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing surgery to repair a torn capsule in his right shoulder. While Wright has been throwing off the mound during the offseason, he may not […]