Multi-Position Eligible Hitters To Draft - Fantasy Baseball Targets and Sleepers (2025)

As Opening Day draws near and managers figure out who they are targeting in the earlier draft rounds, perhaps the later rounds remain a little unsettled. What type of hitter should you take there? Maybe someone who can help with batting average or steals? High-upside lottery tickets? The best choice could be a player who […]

Walker Buehler Scratched On Sunday With An Illness

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler was scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Sunday due to an illness. Fantasy managers can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The righty will work in camp on the back fields on Monday and Cooper Criswell will start in his place on Sunday. The former first-round draft […]

Braves Ink Jesse Chavez To A Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed relief pitcher Jesse Chavez to a minor-league deal on Sunday. The veteran is going to pitch in Sunday's game versus the Orioles with a chance to make the Opening Day roster according to manager Brian Snitker. Despite his advancing age, the 41-year-old has been a solid reliever the last handful of […]

Dane Dunning Placed On Waivers

The Texas Rangers placed pitcher Dane Dunning on outright waivers on Sunday. If the 30-year-old is not claimed by another team, Texas can outright the former first-round draft pick to the minors. The righty pitched well for the 2023 World Series champion squad, posting a 3.70 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 172 2/3 innings pitched, but […]

Manuel Margot Released By The Brewers

Outfielder Manuel Margot was released by the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The veteran was 8-for-32 (.250) this spring with no home runs but did steal a base and logged a 3:5 BB:K. The right-handed hitter appeared in 129 games for the Twins last season, but it only amounted to a .238-4-31-37-5 stat line, which was a […]

Ranger Suarez Plays Catch On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) played catch on Saturday as he recovers from a sore lower back. Manager Rob Thomson indicated that Suarez was feeling better but did not provide any details as to when the southpaw will make his next start, although he said that decision will likely be made in the next […]

Alejandro Kirk And Blue Jays Agree To Five-Year Extension

The Toronto Blue Jays and catcher Alejandro Kirk agreed to a five-year, $58 million contract extension on Saturday. The 5-foot-8 backstop has been with the Jays' organization ever since he broke at 18 years old back in 2017 and will now be with Toronto through his age-30 season. The 2022 All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Steals Specialists - SB/PA Analysis

In this article, I wanted to take a look at some players who will contribute double-digit steals that are available after pick No. 300. Some are projected to be starters for their clubs when the season begins, others are bench bats or filling in for starters that are expected to return later in the season. […]

Javier Baez Starting In Center Field On Saturday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is penciled in as the center fielder for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Braves. The Tigers will need a center fielder in the absence of Parker Meadows, who is expected to be out at least until May, but Baez does not seem like the answer with less than five innings […]

Parker Meadows Needs Four More Weeks Of Rest

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm), who has been shut down from throwing since Feb. 22 as a result of a nerve issue in his right arm, will require at least four more weeks of rest, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Meadows was expected to open the season on the injured list, but this pushes his […]

Paul Goldschmidt Returns To The Lineup On Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) will return to the lineup on Saturday for the team's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. The veteran was pulled from a game on March 17 due to back soreness but the team was hopeful he'd return this weekend. The 37-year-old will lead off for the Yankees […]

Daulton Varsho To Begin The Season On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) will begin the season on the injured list, according to manager John Schneider. While it was thought this was going to be the case all along, it was confirmed by Schneider on Saturday. Varsho had been working as the team's DH this spring and was posting good results, […]

Jackson Jobe Earns Fifth Rotation Spot For Detroit

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe has earned a spot in the rotation for the upcoming campaign after a spring season that saw him allow five earned runs in 12 1/3 innings pitched (3.65 ERA) on seven hits (four home runs) and four walks while striking out eight batters. The Tigers sent RHP Keider Montero to […]

Kenta Maeda Will Work Out Of The Bullpen In 2025

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda was unable to earn a rotation spot this spring and will begin the season in the bullpen, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Despite Maeda's sterling 1:19 BB:K over 12 2/3 spring innings, the veteran allowed eight earned runs during that time (5.68 ERA) on 13 hits, four of which were […]

Blake Dunn Securing Fifth Outfield Spot For Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Blake Dunn went 2-for-2 in Thursday's 11-8 Cactus League loss to the Royals, showcasing his speed by lacing a triple and his power by belting a home run, collecting two RBI in the process. It brings his spring batting average to .317 with two home runs and eight RBI in 41 at-bats. […]

Will Warren Surrenders Four Earned Runs On Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher prospect Will Warren stumbled for the second consecutive spring start, allowing four earned runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and two walks while striking out three in Thursday's 9-7 Grapefruit League win over the Orioles. The good news, however, was that the righty was able to throw 74 pitches, […]

Kumar Rocker Bounces Back With Eight-Strikeout Performance

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker tossed 4 2/3 innings on Thursday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out eight in the 7-4 Cactus League loss to the Rockies. It was a step in the right direction after the 6-foot-5 hurler had given up 11 earned runs in 4 […]

Shane Smith Earns Spot On Opening Day Roster

White Sox pitching prospect Shane Smith has made the team's Opening Day roster after four spring starts in which he allowed four earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out 11 in 10 2/3 innings pitched. Chicago selected the righty in December's Rule 5 Draft from the Brewers' organization, so he'll need […]

Jake Bloss Optioned To Triple-A On Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned starting pitcher prospect Jake Bloss to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. Bloss' name had been mentioned as a possible candidate to fill the fifth rotation spot in the event that Max Scherzer (thumb) would not be ready for Opening Day, but it looks like Yariel Rodriguez would have the inside track […]

Marcelo Mayer Gets A Start At Second Base On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer went 1-for-3 with a triple, an RBI, and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers. The 22-year-old is having a good spring, now 11-for-31 (.355), but it wasn't just the bat that stood out on Wednesday. Boston's third-ranked prospect was manning second base for […]

Cam Smith Stays Hot, Smacks Fourth Spring Home Run

Houston Astros third base/outfield prospect Cam Smith continued his hot hitting on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 8-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Mets. The home run was his fourth of the spring and he's now collected 11 RBI. Just a couple of days ago, it was reported that Smith […]

Jorbit Vivas Optioned To Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

The New York Yankees optioned second base/third base prospect Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. The 24-year-old was having a nice spring, going 10-for-43 (.435) including a pair of doubles and a stolen base, but he'll have to bide his time in the minors for now. Previously part of the Dodgers organization, the Venezuelan […]

Matt Sauer Optioned To Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned pitching prospect Matt Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The club had just selected the righty's contract and he could have pitched in the Tokyo Series but did not enter either contest. The 26-year-old will head back to the minors in hopes of getting another shot in the majors […]

Brady House Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House was reassigned to minor-league camp on Wednesday. The 2021 first-round draft pick had a solid showing this spring, going 7-for-21 (.333) with one stolen base and a 4:4 BB:K. The Nats will roll with veteran Paul DeJong at third for the time being while House will get more […]

Robert Hassell III Optioned To Triple-A Rochester

The Washington Nationals optioned outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, but the former eighth-overall draft pick definitely made his mark on the spring, going 17-for-46 (.370) with a home run, five doubles, and a pair of stolen bases in Grapefruit League play. The left-handed hitter got a taste of Triple-A pitching late last season […]

Matt Sauer's Contract Selected By The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of pitching prospect Matt Sauer on Tuesday. Justin Wrobleski was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City and Clayton Kershaw (toe) was transferred to the 60-day IL in order to free up the roster space needed. Sauer was a second-round draft pick in 2017 and made his MLB debut last […]

Chase Dollander Strikes Out Seven In Latest Cactus League Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Giants. The righty allowed two hits and two walks while striking out seven batters. It marks two consecutive outings without giving up a run for the Rockies' No. 1 prospect, although it hasn't all been pretty this […]

Jake Bloss A Candidate For Blue Jays' Fifth Starter Role

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher prospect Jake Bloss may be an option to fill the fifth rotation spot that could be made available by the absence of veteran Max Scherzer (thumb) if his thumb issue lingers or turns out to be worse than initially thought. Bloss has made four appearances this spring, albeit without stellar […]

Cade Povich Strikes Out Six In Five Hitless Innings On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich tossed five hitless innings in Tuesday's 8-2 Grapefruit League victory over the Blue Jays. The lefty walked three batters and struck out six in the outing. It was a much-needed statement performance from the southpaw whose chances to make the rotation to begin the season improved with Grayson Rodriguez […]

Even Reifert Returned To The Rays

The Washington Nationals returned Rule 5 draft pick Evan Reifert to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The 25-year-old threw six-and-one-third innings of relief this spring and while he struck out nine batters (12.79 K/9), the righty also walked 12 batters. That, combined with seven hits, resulted in 11 earned runs in his limited sample. […]