What Is BABIP (for Pitchers)? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of BABIP (for pitchers). This article is a deeper dive into pitcher BABIP, and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explain what pitchers can do to control their BABIP and explore how a club's defenders may influence BABIPs allowed using easily […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dedniel Nunez Healthy At Spring Training

New York Mets right-handed reliever Dedniel Nunez (forearm), who missed all of the second half in 2024 with a strained right flexor tendon, was hitting 96 mph during a team-supervised live batting practice session in the Dominican Republic this winter. According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, the Mets consider Nunez a healthy player at the start […]

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 […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Targeting End Of May

New York Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) said he is targeting an end of May/beginning of June return this year, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Loaisiga hasn't been able to escape elbow issues the last two years and tore his right UCL early last year. However, the 30-year-old veteran didn't need […]

Erik Swanson "Going To Be A Little Bit Behind"

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson (forearm) experienced right-forearm fatigue last month and is "going to be a little bit behind" in spring training, according to manager John Schneider. Swanson is currently throwing at 120 feet, though, and still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 31-year-old struggled early […]

Felix Bautista Has "Very Good Chance" To Be On Opening Day Roster

Baltimore Orioles right-handed relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) won't pitch in Grapefruit League games until late in the spring and will mostly do backfield work until then. However, general manager Mike Elias said that Bautista has a "very good chance" to be on the Opening Day roster. Bautista had Tommy John surgery on his right […]

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 […]

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 […]

OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers: On-Base Percentage Leagues (2025)

It's rankings season here at RotoBaller HQ, and we're back with more 2025 fantasy baseball rankings to help prepare you for your drafts. In this article you'll see our 2025 OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings for on-base percentage (OBP) leagues. These OBP rankings include hitters and pitchers for the top 750 players (across all positions). These […]

MLB Power Rankings: Top Atlanta Braves Prospects (2025)

The Atlanta Braves have not had a high-ranking farm system in quite some time. That is okay given how they develop talent and push players aggressively. They also have most of their position players locked up for the foreseeable future. Today, we will cover the Atlanta Braves' top 10 prospects heading into the 2025 season […]

Joe La Sorsa To Report To Camp In A Few Days

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Joe La Sorsa (illness) is recovering from an illness and is expected to report to spring training in a few days, according to The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans. In addition, right-hander Albert Abreu has yet to secure his visa but is expected to report to camp by next week. Both La Sorsa […]

Tigers Sign John Brebbia To One-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday that they signed free-agent right-hander John Brebbia to a one-year, $2.25 million deal for the 2025 season that includes a club option for 2026 worth $4 million. Brebbia will head back to the American League Central after starting the 2024 campaign with the Chicago White Sox. The 34-year-old veteran […]

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 […]

JT Brubaker Throws Live BP Session

New York Yankees right-hander JT Brubaker (oblique) was scheduled to throw a live batting practice session at camp on Wednesday. Brubaker had Tommy John surgery in April of 2023 and has not pitched in a big-league game since 2022 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he went 3-12 with a 4.69 ERA (3.92 FIP), 1.46 WHIP, […]

Andrew Nardi Dealing With Lower-Back Inflammation

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that left-handed relief pitcher Andrew Nardi (back) is dealing with lower-back inflammation. As a result, Nardi will be behind the other pitchers at spring training. The 26-year-old southpaw missed the final five-plus weeks of last season due to an elbow injury as well, but hopefully his new back isn't […]

Drey Jameson Confident He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Drey Jameson (elbow), who was scheduled to throw a bullpen session at camp on Wednesday, is confident that he'll be ready to go on Opening Day. Jameson said there's "no question" he'll be ready. The 27-year-old had Tommy John surgery in September of 2023, which caused him to miss the entire 2024 […]

Garrett Whitlock Hits 95 MPH During Live BP Session

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) averaged 95 mph during his live batting practice session at camp on Tuesday and said that he feels "super healthy" and expects to have a normal spring training. Whitlock is nine months removed from having an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow but is a full-go this spring […]

Brewers Sign Tyler Alexander To One-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday that they signed free-agent left-hander Tyler Alexander to an undisclosed one-year deal. In a corresponding move, left-hander Robert Gasser (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list. Alexander became a free agent when the Tampa Bay Rays non-tendered him early in the offseason. The 30-year-old veteran southpaw made 23 […]

Robert Garcia Dealing With Nerve Irritation In His Forearm

New Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Robert Garcia (forearm) is being held out of bullpens in camp for the next few days due to nerve irritation in his left forearm. Garcia will play catch on Thursday and go from there. "Nothing we're concerned about, but going to play cautiously here at the beginning of spring training," […]

Lou Trivino Fully Healthy

San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (elbow) is fully healthy after having Tommy John surgery and was able to throw live batting practice at camp on Wednesday. Trivino said his new UCL "was like changing the transmission." The 33-year-old veteran pitcher had TJ surgery in May of […]

Ryan Walker To Be Giants Closer

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin said on Wednesday that right-handed reliever Ryan Walker will open the season as the team's closer. Walker took over as the Giants' closer in the second half last year and never looked back after Camilo Doval was removed from the ninth-inning role. All in all, the 29-year-old was excellent […]

James McArthur To Be Delayed In Camp After Elbow Surgery

MLB.com's Anne Rogers reports that Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever James McArthur (elbow) had right-elbow surgery in the offseason, specifically having two screws put in his arm to stabilize an olecranon fracture. McArthur has just resumed his throwing program/progression and will be delayed at the start of spring training as a result. The 28-year-old could […]

Drew Smith Re-Signs With Mets

Right-handed reliever Drew Smith (elbow) agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal to re-sign with the New York Mets on Wednesday, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The deal includes a club option for the 2026 season. Smith continues to rehab from a hybrid internal-brace/Tommy John surgery last July. There is a chance the 31-year-old reliever […]

Michael Kopech Behind Schedule, Could Open Season On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (forearm) is behind schedule in his ramp-up to open spring training, and the skipper is unsure if Kopech will have to start the 2025 regular season on the injured list. Kopech dealt with right-forearm inflammation this winter, although some in the Dodgers organization […]