Rockies Sign Scott Alexander To One-Year Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed free-agent left-hander Scott Alexander to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. To make room on the team's 40-man roster, the Rockies designated infielder Aaron Schunk for assignment in a corresponding move. The 35-year-old southpaw will give the Rockies young bullpen some veteran experience to […]

Alex Faedo Throws Live Batting Practice

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Alex Faedo (shoulder) was seen throwing a live batting practice session at spring training on Wednesday. Faedo is embarking on his first year with the Rays after he was drafted 18th overall in 2017 by the Detroit Tigers out of the University of Florida. The 29-year-old didn't pan out with the […]

Kenta Maeda To Start Grapefruit League Opener On Saturday

The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold reports that Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda will start the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Maeda hit 92 mph during his live batting practice session on Tuesday in camp, which is significantly higher than where he was at a year ago. The Tigers would […]

Lucas Sims Signs With Nationals

Free-agent right-hander Lucas Sims officially signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Nationals placed right-hander Mason Thompson (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to open up room on the 40-man roster. Sims, a former first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2012, is a bit behind […]

Chase Hampton Has A Flexor Strain, Possible UCL Damage

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Chase Hampton (elbow, forearm) is dealing with a flexor strain and "something going on with his UCL," manager Aaron Boone said. Hampton is back in New York now to get looked at, and depending on what doctors find, the 23-year-old could need to go under the knife. Any kind […]

Dauri Moreta Making Good Progress

Pittsburgh Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that right-handed reliever Dauri Moreta (elbow) is in the "side" portion of his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Moreta is making good progress but still is unlikely to pitch in any Grapefruit League games in spring training. Meanwhile, fellow pitchers Sean Sullivan and Yerry Rodriguez […]

Buck Farmer Joins Braves Bullpen

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent veteran reliever Buck Farmer to a minor-league deal last Sunday, and he was immediately at Braves camp on Monday. Farmer will help make up for the losses of right-hander Joe Jimenez (knee), who could miss all of 2025 after having knee surgery last October, and left-hander A.J. Minter, who signed […]

Drey Jameson Faces Live Hitters

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Drey Jameson (elbow) faced live hitters for the first time on Tuesday since undergoing Tommy John surgery. Jameson had the operation in September 2023 and is attempting to ramp up in time to make the Opening Day roster. Manager Torey Lovullo noted that his session was "electric." Jameson was able to […]

David Bednar Will Open The Season As Closer

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar is slated to be the team's primary closer to open the 2025 season. Despite having the worst season of his career in 2024, the Pirates still have faith in him, given his previous results. During the 2023 campaign, Bednar posted a strong 2.00 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across […]

Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System To Be Used During Some Spring Games

MLB will test an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system this spring in order to gather data to determine whether or not to implement the system during regular season big league games, although that would not happen this season and no earlier than 2026. The league has tested the system through experimentation at the minor league […]

Athletics Set To Play In Las Vegas In 2028

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred stated that he expects that the Athletics' new stadium in Las Vegas will be open in 2028. In the meantime, the team will call Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, home, which is also home to Triple-A's Sacramento River Cats of the San Francisco Giants organization. Manfred also […]

Luke Little Will Ramp Up Slowly During Spring Training

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Luke Little (lat) is on a "slow ramp-up" during spring training. The 24-year-old sustained a strained lat in July, which eventually cut his 2024 campaign short. Given the time he missed, the team is opting to exercise caution with the hard-throwing southpaw. Given his slower ramp-up, fantasy managers should expect Little […]

Robert Garcia Completes Side Session

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Robert Garcia (forearm) completed a bullpen session on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has been dealing with forearm irritation during the early part of spring training and has been slightly behind the other pitchers. However, seeing him return to the mound earlier on Tuesday is a positive sign for his status. Fantasy managers […]

Joe Ross Being Built Up As A Starter

The Philadelphia Phillies are building up right-hander Joe Ross as a starting pitcher in spring training in case he's needed to begin the 2025 regular season in the rotation due to an injury. But if pitchers Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo and Ranger Suarez are all healthy heading into Opening Day in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Liam Hendriks Sits At 93-94 MPH On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks was sitting at 93-94 mph during his live batting practice session at camp on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey. Injuries have taken a toll on Hendriks in recent seasons (primarily Tommy John surgery in 2023), and while he may not throw as hard as he did […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mid-Round Closer and Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets In 2025

Welcome RotoBallers to our middle-round closers and relief pitcher value picks to target in 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. We are back with more mid-round value picks to help you crush your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players to build around their core. It's […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (2025)

Spring Training may just be getting near, but fantasy managers in dynasty leagues are always busy. Whether reviewing potential trades, taking stock of prospect depth, or preparing for first-year player drafts, managing future talent is one of the most important aspects of dynasty leagues. Assessing potential value early on in players' careers can be difficult, […]

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 […]

White Sox Claim Owen White Off Waivers From Yankees

The Chicago White Sox claimed left-hander Owen White off waivers from the New York Yankees on Monday and placed left-hander Ky Bush (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move to make room for White on the 40-man roster. The White Sox will be the fourth team for White this offseason as he's […]

Bennett Sousa Healthy At Spring Training

Houston Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa (shoulder) said that he's fully recovered from season-ending surgery he had last April for thoracic outlet syndrome. Sousa was able to get back on the mound last September and appears to be full-go at camp this year as he competes for a spot in Houston's Opening Day bullpen. The 29-year-old […]

Seth Martinez Designated For Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Seth Martinez for assignment on Monday to make room for right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman on their 40-man roster. Martinez was claimed off waiver by the Diamondbacks earlier this offseason, but he could be on the move again before the start of the 2025 regular season. The 30-year-old former 17th-round pick […]

Rangers Sign Luke Jackson To One-Year Deal

The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that they signed free-agent right-handed reliever Luke Jackson to an undisclosed one-year deal for the 2025 season. Jackson will now return to Texas after the organization drafted him 45th overall in the first round in 2010. The 33-year-old spent the first two years of his MLB career with the […]

Lucas Sims Nearing Agreement With Nationals

Former Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Lucas Sims is nearing an agreement with the Washington Nationals, sources told Mass Live's Chris Cotillo. Sims opened last year with the Cincinnati Reds and finished the year in Boston, going a combined 1-6 with a 4.38 ERA (5.23 FIP), 1.44 WHIP, one save, 49 strikeouts and 30 walks […]

David Buchanan To Miss At Least A Week With Sprained Ankle

Texas Rangers right-hander David Buchanan (ankle) suffered a badly sprained left ankle while doing pitchers fielding drills and will miss at least a week in spring training, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Buchanan should have plenty of time to get healthy before Opening Day in late March, but the 35-year-old veteran will […]

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 […]

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 […]