Alex Cobb Playing Catch

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) played catch on Friday. Chris McCosky noted that his hip is not "all the way over the hump, but it feels a lot better." The 37-year-old was shut down earlier this month due to this injury. However, seeing him slowly begin baseball activities is a positive sign. Fantasy […]

Maikel Garcia Leading Off On Saturday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is batting in the leadoff spot on Saturday afternoon when the Royals face the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 24-year-old underwent an offseason surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. However, seeing Garcia already in spring training action suggests his recovery process was not serious, and he […]

Esteury Ruiz Starting On Saturday

Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is in the starting lineup for their spring opener on Saturday afternoon. Ruiz will cover left field and bat in the six-hole. Ruiz only appeared in 29 contests for the Athletics last season as he was limited by a wrist injury. He ended the campaign on the 60-day injured list. Across […]

Parker Meadows Leading Off In Spring Opener

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows is batting in the leadoff spot in their first spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. Meadows became the team's go-to leadoff hitter during the final stretch of the 2024 campaign and will likely return to this role to open the 2025 season. Meadows held an underwhelming .135/.247/.284 line with a […]

Evan Carter Playing And Leading Off On Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) will cover center field and bat at the top of the order on Saturday afternoon when the Rangers face the San Francisco Giants. The 22-year-old was only able to play in 45 contests last season due to a lingering back injury. However, seeing Carter in the starting lineup in […]

Masyn Winn In Leadoff Spot

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is in the leadoff spot on Saturday afternoon when the Cardinals face the Miami Marlins. There are several full-time players in the St. Louis lineup this afternoon, which suggests Winn may be viewed as the leadoff bat in the early part of the season. Last summer, Winn spent most […]

Roman Anthony Returns To Starting Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (elbow) is returning to the starting lineup and is slated to bat second against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old was held out of action on Friday due to a sore elbow. However, seeing him return to the lineup one day after suggests this injury […]

Ryan Burr Dealing With Shoulder Tendinitis

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr (shoulder) is battling shoulder tendinitis and has "backed off" from throwing. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com noted that Burr has begun playing catch but will hold off from throwing for some time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he may only need to be sidelined for […]

Bo Bichette Leading Off In Spring Training Opener

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is batting at the top of the lineup in their first spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. Bichette was typically slotted in the three or four holes during the 2024 season but saw nine opportunities in the top spot. The 26-year-old had the worst season of his six-year MLB […]

Jose Soriano Set To Pitch On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano (arm) is set to pitch on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. The right-hander ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list, but seeing him slated to start a game early in spring training suggests he will not have any restrictions. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

James Wood Sitting Out On Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (quadriceps) is not in the starting lineup for their opening spring training game. The former top prospect has been dealing with left quad tendinitis throughout the week and will be given additional time to recover. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status but should not be overly concerned as he […]

Triston McKenzie Starting Spring Opener

Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie is slated to start the team's first spring training game on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old was demoted to Triple-A last season and is currently fighting for one of the final spots in the starting rotation. Last season, McKenzie posted a career-worst 5.11 ERA and a 1.46 […]

Will Benson Could Open The Season In The Minors

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson could open the season in the minor leagues. Given the depth in the Cincinnati outfield, Benson may be on the outside, given his poor performance in the majors last season. However, manager Terry Francona did note that the 26-year-old will be given opportunities in the spring. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Spencer Steer To Serve As Designated Hitter Early In Spring Training

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) is set to begin spring training games as a designated hitter. Steer has been dealing with a shoulder injury during camp and is set to be eased into action. The 27-year-old is expected to begin throwing soon and could eventually shift to first base if not cleared to play […]

Bryan Hoeing Still Not Throwing

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Bryan Hoeing (shoulder) is still not throwing. Hoeing is battling shoulder soreness and has yet to throw once during camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp, but given that he has yet to throw, he may face an uphill battle to be cleared for Opening Day. […]

Nick Kurtz Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo doesn't think Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz will break camp with the big-league team for Opening Day in late March. "It's not going to take him very long to make it to the big leagues," Mayo said. "I do not think that he has any real chance, but I think […]

Cole Young Likely To Begin At Triple-A

MLB.com's Michael Avallone writes that Seattle Mariners shortstop/second baseman Cole Young will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Tacoma. The team's first-round pick in 2022 took a step back from his breakout season in 2023 but did spend the entire season at Double-A Arkansas at just 21 years old in 2024. He slashed .271/.369/.390 […]

Bubba Chandler Could Break Camp With Big-League Club

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo gives Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Chandler Jones a 45 percent chance to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training. Chandler, who is ranked as the 15th overall prospect by MLB Pipeline in 2025, could give Pittsburgh a dominant triumvirate of right-handed prospects in addition to reigning National League […]

Drew Rom Shut Down From Throwing

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Drew Rom (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing. Rom was feeling soreness in his left shoulder. Last summer, the southpaw underwent arthroscopic surgery on this shoulder. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should expect the team to ease his workload, given his injury history. Rom was […]

JoJo Romero Throws Live Batting Practice

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero (forearm) threw live batting practice earlier this week. Romero ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list with right forearm inflammation. However, seeing him already facing live hitters suggests he is past the injury and a full-go for spring training. Romero enjoyed a strong 2024 campaign, holding a […]

Erik Swanson Throws Off The Mound

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) threw 10 pitches off the mound earlier this week. Swanson is recovering from right forearm fatigue and is slightly behind schedule. However, seeing him return to the mound is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout spring training. Last season, the 31-year-old […]

Evan Sisk Dealing With Illness

Kansas City Royals left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk (illness) was unable to throw on Friday due to an illness. Anne Rogers of MLB.com noted that this illness has been going around the team. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status but should expect him to return to the mound sometime next week. The 27-year-old was scheduled […]

Travis Jankowski Signs Contract With Cubs

Outfielder Travis Jankowski signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs. Jankowski has spent the past two seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers. He won a World Series in Texas during the 2023 campaign. During that season, he held a solid .263/.357/.322 line with 12 doubles, one home run, and 19 stolen bases. However, […]

Jacob Misiorowski Is One To Watch

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski has a 50 percent chance to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training, according to MLB's Jim Callis. "I think [his stuff] is as good as anyone in the Minor Leagues," Callis said. "He hasn't harnessed it." Misiorowski, who is ranked as MLB Pipeline's No. 100 […]

Kyle Teel On The Cusp Of The Big Leagues

The Chicago White Sox acquired catcher Kyle Teel in the December trade that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox, and MLB.com's Michael Avallone writes that Teel is on the Cusp of making his major-league debut after a strong full season in the minors in 2024. His numbers dipped a bit late in […]

Aaron Schunk Outrighted To Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that infielder Aaron Schunk cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque. After being designated for assignment, Schunk will remain in major-league spring training as a non-roster invite. The 27-year-old will most likely open the 2025 regular season with Albuquerque but could eventually rejoin the big-league roster as […]

Ernie Clement Expected To Open The Year At Third Base

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson expects Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement to open the year as the starting third baseman. However, once the season gets underway, Matheson thinks the Blue Jays could play the hot hand at the position, which could also mean plenty of Will Wagner, especially if the Jays are looking to inject more […]

Ricky Tiedemann Encouraged With His Progress

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) is doing well in his rehab from Tommy John surgery and has been very encouraged with how his elbow and arm are feeling compared to pre-surgery. Tiedemann is targeting games by the end of the 2025 season. The 22-year-old has unique physical gifts and remains one […]

Brett Baty Getting Work At Shortstop

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty has been taking ground balls in camp at shortstop, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The skipper isn't ruling out Baty playing the position in exhibition games later in camp. "He's got the arm. It comes down to, can he get to the ball? Range and all that," Mendoza […]

CJ Abrams To Stick In Leadoff Spot

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams will remain the team's leadoff hitter in 2025, according to manager Dave Martinez. Abrams held the top spot in the batting order from July of 2023 until August of last year and hit .252/.318/.441 with 111 runs scored, 35 doubles, nine triples, 28 homers, 89 RBI and 56 stolen bases. […]