Hunter Strickland Re-Signs With Angels on Minors Deal

Free-agent right-handed reliever Hunter Strickland (shoulder) re-signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Strickland only appeared in 19 games for the Halos in 2025 and missed the entire second half with a right-shoulder strain. Before his injury, the 37-year-old veteran was decent […]

Colin Rea on the Outside Looking in for Rotation Spot

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian lists the Chicago Cubs' current starting rotation as Matthew Boyd, Edward Cabrera, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, and Cade Horton. That leaves Colin Rea, Javier Assad, Ben Brown, and Jordan Wicks as depth behind that group. Justin Steele (elbow) is expected to make his season debut in the first half of the season, […]

Emilio Pagan Will be Slow-Played in Spring Training

The Cincinnati Reds plan to slow-play right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan and Tony Santillan in spring training this year. Both relievers are healthy in 2026, but they won't pitch in spring training games right away after pitching in so many high-stress situations in 2025, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The Reds don't plan […]

Chase Dollander Makes Tweaks Entering Second Season

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander made his MLB debut much earlier than expected in 2025 and struggled to a 2-12 record, 6.52 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP while striking out 82 and walking 49 in 98 innings over his 21 starts. He was better on the road away from hitter-friendly Coors Field, though, posting a 3.40 […]

Junior Caminero Reportedly Trims Down, Appears in Great Shape

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero "trimmed down and looks in great shape," according to an observation from sideline reporter Ryan Bass at spring training. Caminero, whose official bio lists him at 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, occupied an everyday role at the hot corner last year. Across 154 games, he slashed .264/.311/.535 with 45 […]

Daylen Lile Nestling Into Large Role for 2026

Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile had an impressive rookie year, and he's looking to build on his big campaign during the 2026 season. Across his first 91 games of big-league action last year, he slashed .299/.347/.498 with nine home runs, 41 RBI, eight stolen bases, a 6.0% walk rate, a 16.0% strikeout rate, and 132 […]

Fantasy Managers Looking for Sandy Alcantara to Return to Ace Form

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara had a frustrating 2025 season, posting a 5.36 ERA across 31 starts. Miami's ace faced levels of adversity he hadn't seen throughout his entire major league career, and it ultimately led to him accruing a dozen losses for the second consecutive season. Alcantara is certainly looking to shake off […]

Colson Montgomery Shows That His Power is Here to Stay

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made his MLB debut last season. While he logged a modest 71 appearances before the year came to an end, he wasted no time showing the world just how much power he possesses in his swing. Montgomery launched 21 homers across 71 MLB games -- more home runs than […]

Salvador Perez Continue to Show Off His Power

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez continues to display impressive power heading into his age-35 season. The veteran backstop slugged 30 home runs across 155 games last year; that home run total was higher than his total from each of the three previous seasons. Power is Perez's primary calling card at this point in his […]

Sal Frelick Continues to Offer an Impact Bat and Glove

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick remains in line to handle an everyday role during the 2026 season. Frelick has played at least 142 games in each of the last seasons, and he slugged a career-high 12 home runs last year. Along the way, he slashed .288/.351/.405 with 63 RBI, 19 stolen bases, a 7.9% walk […]

Giancarlo Stanton's Elbow Will be Monitored in 2026

The New York Yankees will manage designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton's (elbow) playing time this year after he missed a significant portion of the 2025 season with severe tennis elbow in both of his arms, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. It's an issue that has not healed, and it could lead to more rest days […]

Jett Williams to See Third Base Reps at Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams will get reps at third base in spring training, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Williams, who came over to Milwaukee this offseason in the trade that sent right-hander Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets, will also see work at the 6 this spring. Third base will […]

Gio Urshela Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Twins

Free-agent Colombian infielder Gio Urshela agreed to a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, sources told Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extra Base. Urshela will try to win a big-league roster spot this spring after hitting .238/.287/.326 with a .613 OPS, no home runs, 20 RBI, […]

Ben Casparius Building Up as Starting Pitcher

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ben Casparius said over the weekend that he is preparing himself as a starting pitcher entering spring training this year, according to Steve Webb of DodgersBeat.com. Casparius had an up-and-down first full season in the big leagues with the Dodgers last year, appearing in 46 games (three starts) while throwing 77 […]

Jarren Duran Could Hit the Bench Against Lefties

MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo suggests that Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran could be out of the left field and designated hitter mix this year against left-handed pitchers. Wilyer Abreu is expected to be in right field every day, and Ceddanne Rafaela is expected to patrol center field regularly, with Roman Anthony and Duran swapping between […]

Mets Invite Carson Benge to Spring Training

The New York Mets extended a non-roster invitation to outfield prospect Carson Benge on Monday. Despite adding Luis Robert Jr. in a trade this offseason, Benge is expected to compete for a starting job in the Mets' outfield in spring training this year. His primary competition for the left-field job will be Tyrone Taylor, MJ […]

Anthony Seigler Heads to Boston in Trade

The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Anthony Seigler from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Seigler struggled in his MLB debut in Milwaukee last year, slashing only .194/.292/.210 with a .501 OPS, no home runs, five RBI, two stolen bases, eight walks, and 16 strikeouts in 34 games and 73 […]

Red Sox Acquire Andruw Monasterio From Brewers

The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Andruw Monasterio from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, a source told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Monasterio will give the Red Sox some more infield depth in 2026. The 28-year-old Venezuelan hit .270/.319/.437 with a .755 OPS, four home runs, 16 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two stolen bases in […]

Shane McClanahan Expected to be Ready by Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash and president of baseball operations Erik Neander said that left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) will get a full build-up in spring training, and the expectation is that he'll be ready for Opening Day, according to Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Florida. "The last six or eight weeks have been really, […]

Brewers Acquire Pitcher Shane Drohan From Red Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-hander Shane Drohan from the Boston Red Sox on Monday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Drohan will head to the National League Central and will most likely open up the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Nashville. The 27-year-old appeared in only 15 games (14 starts) in the minors last year due […]

Brewers Acquire Infielder David Hamilton From Boston

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired infielder David Hamilton from the Boston Red Sox on Monday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Hamilton will return to the Brewers' organization after they originally drafted him in the eighth round in 2019 out of the University of Texas. The 28-year-old mostly played second base and shortstop in Beantown, but he'll […]

Johan Oviedo to Bounce Back in 2026?

Boston Red Sox right-hander Johan Oviedo's career 4.24 ERA, 4.61 FIP, and 15-26 record don't jump off the page, but an improvement in his fastball last year intrigued the Red Sox enough to trade for him this offseason, according to Mike Petriello of MLB.com. Oviedo returned from Tommy John surgery that cost him all of […]

Kyle Teel to Share Time Behind the Dish?

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that both young catchers Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel will work exclusively as catchers in 2026, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Teel, a former 14th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2023 out of Virginia, has the higher fantasy baseball ceiling as […]

Ryne Nelson Preparing for Full Season as a Starter

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson was the team's most consistent starting pitcher last year, compiling a 3.39 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 132:41 K:BB, and 127 ERA+ in 154 innings over 33 appearances (23 starts). Nelson wasn't in the Opening Day rotation, but he quickly joined the rotation after Corbin Burnes' season-ending Tommy John surgery in May. […]

Red Sox Have Tried to Acquire Zach Neto

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly tried to trade for Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto, but the Angels have set a very high bar for him. The Red Sox were unable to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency, but they have traded for first baseman Willson Contreras and third baseman Caleb Durbin […]

Kyle Harrison Sent to Brewers in Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-hander Kyle Harrison, infielder David Hamilton, and pitcher Shane Drohan from the Boston Red Sox on Monday in exchange for third baseman Caleb Durbin, shortstop Andruw Monasterio, third baseman Anthony Seigler, and a Compensation B draft pick, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Harrison, 24, went from the San Francisco Giants […]

Romy Gonzalez Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder inflammation that popped up during the end of the regular season and got worse in early offseason workouts, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Gonzalez said he received a platelet-rich plasma injection 2 1/2 weeks ago. He's currently behind schedule, but the goal remains […]

Josh Hader Throwing Lightly on Flat Ground

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader (shoulder) has been throwing lightly and on flat ground as spring training begins for the Astros, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. Hader and the Astros hope to learn more about where he stands in his preparation for the 2026 season in the middle of this week. The 31-year-old […]

Andrew Saalfrank Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever Andrew Saalfrank (shoulder) posted a photo of himself on Monday on his Instagram account and announced that he underwent shoulder surgery, according to Alex D'Agostino of Sports Illustrated. MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that Saalfrank will miss the entire 2026 season. The 28-year-old southpaw was a key bullpen piece during the team's […]

Zack Wheeler Unlikely to be Ready for Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day this year, but the team is hopeful he'll be back shortly after, according to manager Rob Thomson. Wheeler is recovering from venous thoracic outlet surgery, which is the less severe version of the surgery. Still, the 35-year-old most likely won't be […]