2 days agoDetroit Tigers right-hander
Jose Urquidy (elbow) is playing catch out to 120 feet three times a week, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Urquidy is slowly making his way back from his second Tommy John surgery last June and isn't expected to be an option to make his Tigers debut until after the All-Star break in mid-July. As a result, he shouldn't be rostered in single-year fantasy leagues right now. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks in his throwing program, the 29-year-old could resume throwing off a mound by the end of April. Whenever Urquidy is eventually activated from the injured list in the second half of 2025, there's no guarantee he'll have a spot waiting for him in the starting rotation. The Mexican hurler has a career 3.98 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with a below-average 19.6% strikeout rate and a 5.8% walk rate in 405 innings over 79 outings (70 starts), which have all come with the Astros.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLive - Evan Woodbery
2 days agoMLive's Evan Woodbery reports that Detroit Tigers right-hander
Alex Lange (lat) recently experienced increased upper-arm inflammation. He received multiple opinions, and it has been recommended that he completes a period of rest before resuming his throwing program. Lange underwent surgery on his right lat last June, which forced him to begin the 2025 regular season on the injured list. This setback will lengthen his recovery time, but hopefully he'll be ready to resume his throwing program after a period of rest. The 29-year-old reliever is currently on the 60-day injured, so the earliest he could return to Detroit's bullpen will be in late May. Lange had an ERA over 4.00 and only two saves in 21 relief appearances last year, but he had a 3.68 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a career-high 26 saves for the team in 2023, so he could be in line for a high-leverage role by the end of the season if he overcomes his injury.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLive - Evan Woodbery
2 days agoPittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect
Bubba Chandler made his second start of the season for Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, tossing four innings of shutout ball, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out eight batters. The righty was dialed in, throwing 46 of his 61 pitches for strikes (75%). Through two starts and six-and-two-thirds innings pitched, the Pirates' top prospect has yet to allow a run on two hits and a 5:12 BB:K. Back of the rotation guys
Andrew Heaney and
Carmen Mlodzinski pitched well enough in their last outings to potentially hold off a Chandler promotion for a little while longer, so perhaps the 22-year-old gets another start or two at Triple-A, but it may soon be time to consider stashing the 6-foot-3 hurler ahead of his inevitable call-up.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
2 days agoDetroit Tigers right-handers
Sawyer Gipson-Long (hip, elbow) and
Ty Madden (shoulder) are both scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Wednesday, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Gipson-Long is recovering from a left-hip labral repair and right-UCL reconstruction, while Madden is on the injured list due to a right-shoulder strain. Gipson-Long is currently on the 60-day injured list and isn't expected to be an option for the Tigers at the major-league level until around the All-Star break. Madden, who is also on the 60-day IL, is recovering after straining his right rotator cuff in spring training but will not be eligible to make his 2025 season debut until late May. The Tigers might build Madden up as a starter as he continues along in his rehab and eventually goes on a minor-league rehab assignment, but there's no guarantee he'll have a rotation spot waiting for him when he's fully healthy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLive - Evan Woodbery
2 days agoAtlanta Braves infielder
Nick Allen, who has taken over primary shortstop duties from
Orlando Arcia early in 2025, credits his improvements on offense this year due to better eyesight. Arcia ranked last among qualified shortstops in wins above replacement (0.8) and wRC+ (72) in 2024. Allen had a .537 OPS in 760 plate appearances for the Athletics from 2022-24, but he started wearing goggles this year to battle an astigmatism that affected his vision, mainly during night games. Along with a drop in offensive production since the All-Star break in 2023, Arcia seems to have lost some range on defense. The 26-year-old Allen entered Tuesday's game hitting .278 (5-for-18) with a double, RBI and two steals in five games played. While it's nothing to write home about, and he's not going to provide much power at all, it's notable for those in NL-only leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
2 days agoThe Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with free-agent infielder
Brandon Drury (thumb) on a minor-league deal on Tuesday and assigned him to extended spring training in Arizona. Drury will return to the organization after being released by the White Sox in spring training after he suffered a fractured left thumb in camp. The 32-year-old veteran will continue his rehab in Arizona. When he's deemed fully healthy, he'll likely report to Triple-A Charlotte and serve as infield depth for the rebuilding White Sox. Drury had a combined 54 home runs and 170 RBI with the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels in 2023 and 2024 but played in just 97 games last year in Anaheim due to injuries and slumped to a .169 average with four homers and 15 RBI. He won't be guaranteed regular playing time if he returns to the big leagues this year in Chicago.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago White Sox
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2 days agoTexas Rangers right-hander
Jack Leiter (finger) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday with no issues or adverse affects on his blister, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Leiter is on the 15-day injured list but might be ready to return to Texas' starting rotation when he's eligible to return on April 17. The 24-year-old former second overall pick in 2021 out of Vanderbilt was very inconsistent and was hit very hard in his MLB debut for the Rangers last year, but he looked like a different pitcher in spring training and carried it over into his first two starts of the 2025 season, allowing just one earned run while walking one and striking out 10 in 10 innings before dealing with a blister issue that was considered minor. Leiter could keep the good results rolling once he returns from the IL, making him stash-worthy in most fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
2 days agoNew York Mets starting pitcher
Clay Holmes turned in a double-digit strikeout performance on Tuesday, punching out 10 in a 10-5 win over the Marlins. He allowed four runs on five hits and three walks over 5 ⅓ innings. He had a 36% whiff rate in the start, and his effectiveness was spread out between all of his pitches. His fastball, slider, and changeup each had an individual whiff rate of 50%. His control and efficiency weren't amazing this time out, but at least he flashed the strikeout upside that many fantasy managers envisioned when they drafted him.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoKansas City Royals outfielder
Mark Canha was removed in the top of the sixth inning after colliding with the wall in an attempt to make a catch earlier in the game. He didn't exit the game immediately so the injury isn't likely to be extremely serious, but there's no indication yet on what the injury may be. The veteran is 5-for-17 on the season as the short side of a platoon, as he has historically been much more productive against lefties than righties.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Anne Rogers
2 days agoBoston Red Sox relief pitcher
Liam Hendriks (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Monday and is likely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment by the weekend, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. This could put Hendriks on track to return in late April, and he figures to be in the mix for high-leverage opportunities with
Aroldis Chapman and
Justin Slaten. The Red Sox haven't committed to either as their full-time closer, so Hendriks could be worth a speculative add in deeper fantasy leagues where saves are hard to find.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Chris Cotillo
2 days agoMinnesota Twins starting pitcher
Pablo Lopez (hamstring) left the game with trainers in the fifth inning while grabbing at the back of his right leg. He was in the middle of a solid outing, giving up one unearned run on three hits and a walk while striking out six over 4 2/3 innings. There has yet to be an official injury designation, but expect an update from the Twins soon. It would hurt to lose the ace of their staff, who is coming off of a 15-win season in 2024 where he posted a 4.08 ERA and 1.19 WHIP.
UPDATE: Lopez was diagnosed with right-hamstring tightness.--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Bobby Nightengale
2 days agoBaltimore Orioles first baseman
Ryan Mountcastle is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. Instead, Ryan O'Hearn will man first base while
Adley Rutschman shifts to DH. This is likely just a breather for the slugger, who has played in each of Baltimore's last eight games. On the season, he is batting .324 with a .359 OBP but has yet to hit his first long ball of the season. He'll be looking to improve on the 13 he hit last year, now that the left field fence has been moved in at Camden Yards.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoThe Houston Astros have dealt relief pitcher
Rafael Montero to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named later. Montero has made three appearances so far in 2025, allowing two runs over four innings while striking out five. He had an elite season in 2022 when he posted a 2.37 ERA, but hasn't been able to get back to that performance in recent years. Last season, he put up a 4.70 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with only 23 strikeouts in 38 ⅓ innings. He'll contribute to Atlanta's bullpen in a middle relief role but likely won't see many high-leverage appearances.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Houston Astros
2 days agoThe Chicago White Sox reinstated left-hander
Tyler Gilbert (knee) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander
Brandon Eisert to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Gilbert made two minor-league rehab appearances at Charlotte last week before the White Sox felt he was ready to join their big-league bullpen. The 31-year-old veteran southpaw won't be on the fantasy radar as he operates in a middle-relief role for the Pale Hose. He had a 3.24 ERA (4.85 FIP) and 1.44 WHIP with four strikeouts and two walks in six relief appearances over 8 1/3 innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in the majors in 2024. Over the course of his four-year big-league career (three with the Arizona Diamondbacks), Gilbert has posted a 4.23 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 68:30 K:BB in an even 100 innings over 34 outings (13 starts).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago White Sox
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