Red Sox Release Brendan Rodgers

The Boston Red Sox released veteran infielder Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) on Wednesday, according to Brendan Campbell of BloggingTheRedSox.com. Rodgers was in camp as a non-roster invite in spring training before suffering a right-shoulder injury earlier this month that required season-ending surgery. The 29-year-old will now rehab for all of the 2026 campaign and hope he […]

Ryan Pepiot Expected to Resume Throwing This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot (hip) saw a doctor on Wednesday about his right-hip inflammation and is "in a really good spot," according to Ryan Bass. Pepiot will rest for a few days and should resume throwing this weekend. He is starting the season on the 15-day injured list and won't be with the […]

Heliot Ramos Hitting Sixth For Giants on Opening Night

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos is starting in left field and batting sixth for the Giants on Opening night at Oracle Park on Wednesday against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Max Fried, according to MLB.com. It's a tough matchup, and many DFS managers won't feel comfortable pulling the trigger on Ramos in […]

Ben Rice Hitting Cleanup for Yankees on Opening Night

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice is hitting cleanup on Opening night on Wednesday at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb, according to MLB.com. Rice is entrusted in the middle of New York's potent lineup after breaking out in 2025 to the tune of a .255/.337/.499 slash line, .836 […]

MLB DFS Picks for 3/26/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Opening Day is finally here after a long wait, and it feels like Christmas for us in the baseball community. For those who don't know me, I am Casey Wilson and have been leading our MLB DFS team here at RotoBaller for the last three seasons. I am very grateful to be back representing an […]

Jerar Encarnacion Not in Opening Day Lineup Against Yankees

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion is not in the team's starting lineup on Opening Day on Wednesday evening at Oracle Park against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Max Fried, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Rafael Devers is serving as the Giants' designated hitter, with infielder Casey Schmitt making […]

Sean Murphy Lands on 10-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Sean Murphy (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right-hip labrum repair, according to MLB.com. Murphy was always expected to begin the 2026 regular season on the shelf, and now it's official. He underwent surgery on his right hip in September of last year and isn't expected to […]

Bryce Miller Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Seattle Mariners placed right-hander Bryce Miller (oblique) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left-oblique strain, according to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. Miller only made one appearance during spring training after injuring his oblique late last month. The good news, though, is that the 27-year-old hasn't had any setbacks after throwing a couple […]

J.P. Crawford Starting Season on 10-Day Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right-shoulder inflammation, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Crawford received a cortisone injection last week for a shoulder injury that he's dealt with since the start of spring training in February. He managed to play in seven Cactus League […]

Lars Nootbaar Will Begin the Season on 60-Day Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. This means the left-handed hitter will be out until at least late May as he recovers from offseason surgery to both of his heels. The team was hoping to avoid a 60-day IL stint, but instead, Nathan Church, Thomas […]

Dylan Beavers "Feels Ready to Go" for Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers (knee) said he "peeled back" on activity that irritated his right knee/quadriceps and has been receiving treatment, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Beavers had a full work day on Tuesday, including running the bases, and "feels ready to go" for Opening Day on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. […]

Jackson Holliday Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The left-handed slugger is working his way back from a broken hamate bone that he suffered back in February and has been making steady progress, even taking live batting practice last week. A minimal stay on the IL appears […]

Clarke Schmidt Could Face Live Hitters in April

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (elbow) is expected to begin throwing bullpen sessions at the end of March and could progress to throwing to live hitters in April if all goes well. The right-hander is continuing his recovery from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last July, and his current track puts him […]

Freddie Freeman to Hit Fifth Against Lefties

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman batted fifth in the lineup in Monday's Cactus League game against the Angels with left-hander Reid Detmers on the mound, something manager Dave Roberts stated he would do with his lineup against southpaws to begin the season. Freeman will typically bat fourth, and catcher Will Smith will bat […]

Triston Casas Placed on 10-Day Injured List to Start the Season

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. This was not a surprise as the 6-foot-4 slugger was unable to participate in any Grapefruit League action as he continues to recover from a ruptured left patellar tendon that he suffered in 2025. He recently faced live […]

Start/Sit Chart - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Matchups for Wednesday March 25th

Welcome to Opening Night and to our first fantasy baseball hitters start/sit recommendations chart of the season. Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Ben Rice, Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, Jose Caballero and more -- and how their matchups project for fantasy baseball. You can also check our Starting Pitcher […]

Reds Place Nick Lodolo on 15-Day Injured List

As expected, the Cincinnati Reds officially announced on Wednesday that they placed left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 23) with a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo left his final Cactus League start last weekend with a blister issue, and as a precaution, the Reds are going to […]

Spencer Strider Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, retroactive to Sunday, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. It's a disappointing start to the 2026 season for Strider, but reports continue to be promising regarding his oblique injury. He will be eligible to come off the IL on April […]

Josh Hader Officially Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros officially placed left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with left-biceps tendinitis, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. We already knew that Hader would begin the 2026 regular season on the IL, and now it's official. The Astros haven't given a timetable for when the 31-year-old veteran […]

Zach Cole Optioned to Triple-A

The Houston Astros optioned outfield prospect Zach Cole to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Cole loses out on the final roster spot for Opening Day to infield prospect Brice Matthews. The 25-year-old hit just .200 (8-for-40) with two home runs, five RBI, five runs scored, five stolen bases, […]

Brice Matthews Makes Opening Day Roster

Houston Astros infield prospect Brice Matthews has made the team's Opening Day roster, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Matthews did so by hitting .250 (9-for-36) with a home run, 10 RBI, six runs scored, nine walks, and 13 strikeouts in 45 plate appearances and 16 games played this spring. The 24-year-old former first-rounder in […]

Jeremy Pena on the Astros Opening Day Roster

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (finger) is on the team's Opening Day roster, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pena fractured the tip of his finger during an exhibition game with the Dominican Republic in a tune-up for the World Baseball Classic, but the 28-year-old has recovered nicely and was able to play in […]

Dodgers Place Blake Snell on 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday (retroactive to March 22) with left-shoulder fatigue, according to MLB.com. Snell dealt with left-shoulder fatigue following the team's World Series run last fall, so the Dodgers have decided to bring him along slowly this spring. The 33-year-old two-time Cy […]

Brandon Williamson to Make First Start on March 31 Against Bucs

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson will open the year as the team's No. 5 starter now that left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) is opening on the injured list, according to Rich Rovito of MLB.com. Initially, the plan was for Williamson and right-handers Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder to mix and match in the final two rotation […]

Rhett Lowder to Start Third Game of the Season for Reds

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder is expected to take on a much bigger role in the team's starting rotation in 2026, and he's lined up to make his first start of the year on Sunday, March 29, against the Boston Red Sox, according to MLB.com's Rich Rovito. The 24-year-old former seventh overall pick in 2023 […]

Chase Burns to Start March 30 Against Pirates

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns is scheduled to make his first start of the 2026 season on Monday, March 30, against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Rich Rovito of MLB.com. Burns made his sixth and final start of spring training on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers and went five efficient innings while […]

Yankees Officially Put Anthony Volpe on 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees officially announced on Wednesday that they placed shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 22) with left-shoulder surgery recovery. Volpe initially injured the labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder in May of last year and played through it the rest of the season. The 24-year-old underwent […]

Yankees Place Carlos Rodon on 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they officially placed left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 22) with left-elbow surgery recovery. Rodon had a bone spur removed from his left elbow last October and is finishing off the final stages of his rehab. Barring a setback as he […]

Gerrit Cole Officially Placed on 15-Day Injured List

Before Wednesday night's season opener against the San Francisco Giants, the New York Yankees placed right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with Tommy John surgery recovery, according to the team. Cole had TJ surgery with an internal-brace procedure last March and didn't pitch at all for the Yankees in 2025. He's been […]

Justin Martinez Throwing on Flat Ground

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Justin Martinez (elbow) is still throwing on flat ground up to 120 feet, according to Arizona Sports' Alex Weiner. Martinez underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on June 25 of last year and will open the 2026 season on the 60-day injured list. In a best-case scenario, he won't […]