Steven Souza Jr. Suffers Potentially Serious Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. suffered what could be a serious knee injury on Monday in a spring game. Souza was screaming in pain and holding his knee after falling to the ground while scoring on a double by Ketel Marte. He had to be helped off the field. It's a troubling sight for […]

Jose Osuna To Be Examined This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Jose Osuna didn't make the trip to Houston because of lower neck discomfort, and he will return to Pittsburgh this week for further testing. It looks likely that Osuna will start the year on the injured list, and there's no timetable for his return. The 26-year-old hit .226 with three home […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Removed From Game Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall was hit by a pitch on his hand Monday night in spring action and had to be removed from the game. It remains to be seen how serious the injury is. Chisenhall figures to see everyday playing time in right field to begin the season with Gregory Polanco recovering from […]

Jon Jay Back To Game Action

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (back, hip) was sore on Monday after playing Sunday for the first time in 11 spring games. Jay should be fine for Opening Day. While the veteran outfielder should see decent time in his first year in Chicago, the 34-year-old has very little upside. He hit just .268/.330/.347 with […]

Tyler Skaggs In Line To Start Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (forearm) allowed a hit while striking out seven and walking none in 5 1/3 innings of a minor league game on Monday. He's now in line to start the third game of the season against the A's on Saturday. The left-hander went 8-10 with a 4.02 ERA, 1.33 […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws and Hits Monday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) hit in the cage and threw from up to 50 feet on flat ground on Monday. Ohtani continues to go through his progression after undergoing Tommy John surgery last October. He will not pitch at all in 2019, but the Angels and fantasy owners are hoping to […]

Justin Upton To Miss Opening Day?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) is undergoing an MRI exam on his left big toe on Monday. X-rays came back negative on Sunday night, but Upton wasn't feeling any better on Monday. There's an increasing chance that Upton won't be ready to suit up for Opening Day on Thursday, but he shouldn't be […]

Nick Senzel Suffers Ankle Injury

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel left a minor league game early on Monday with an ankle injury. The Reds are awaiting the results of an examination. Senzel is the team's top prospect and No. 6 overall, per MLB Pipeline, but he'll begin the year at Triple-A. Hopefully his injury isn't too serious, as the […]

Twins To Play Matchups In Late Innings

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the bullpen strategy to start the season will be to play the matchups and situations. However, he'll let things play out and is open-minded to changing that approach. Relievers Trevor May and Blake Parker are expected to accumulate saves throughout the year, and Baldelli also mentioned Taylor Rogers and […]

Albert Almora Jr. Could See More Time Against Righties

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. has made some adjustments against right-handed pitchers and could see more playing time against them this year as a starter, according to manager Joe Maddon. The 24-year-old defensive whiz hit .286/.323/.378 with five home runs and 41 RBI in 444 at-bats last year, but he has struggled to hit […]

Andrew Heaney Throws Off Mound Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) made meaningful progress by throwing 20 pitches off a mound on Monday. The Angels don't believe Heaney's arm issues are too serious, so he might only wind up missing a few regular season starts. The 27-year-old southpaw went 9-10 with a 4.15 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 180 […]

Kyle Seager Has Cast Removed

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager had his cast removed on Monday, but he still can't resume baseball activities after undergoing hand surgery and is expected to miss the first two months of the season. There was hope that Seager could bounce back from the worst season of his career in 2018, but an injury […]

Mark Trumbo Goes On 60-Day Injured List

Updating a previous report, the Baltimore Orioles officially placed outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) on the 60-day injured list on Monday. It means that Trumbo won't be available to play until at least the final week of May after having serious knee surgery last year. The 33-year-old wasn't really in play in mixed leagues to begin […]

Mike Foltynewicz, A.J. Minter To Rehab April 4

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) and relief pitcher A.J. Minter (shoulder) will both make rehab outings on April 4 with Triple-A Gwinnett in their season opener. Folty will start in a minor league game on Friday and throw roughly 50 pitches. He's expected to throw around 65-70 pitches for Gwinnett on April 4 […]

Daniel Norris To Open As Long Reliever

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris will open the season as a long reliever after losing out on a rotation spot to Spencer Turnbull, manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed. Norris went 0-5 with a 5.68 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 10.4 K/9 in 11 games (eight starts) last year for the Tigers. The left-hander didn't help matters by […]

Devin Mesoraco Plans To Retire

The New York Mets plan on placing catcher Devin Mesoraco on the restricted list rather than grant him his release. Mesoraco plans to retire, according to a source. He will not report to Triple-A with the Mets. The Mets are quite stacked at catcher with Wilson Ramos, Travis D'Arnaud and Tomas Nido, and they also […]

Spencer Turnbull Wins Rotation Spot

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull has won a spot on the Opening Day roster, according to a source. Turnbull benefits from Michael Fulmer undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing all of 2019. The 26-year-old right-hander had a 1.80 ERA with 15 strikeouts and two walks in 15 innings this spring, but he posted a […]

Jorge Polanco Dealing With Arm Fatigue

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is battling some arm fatigue, but he served as the designated hitter in a minor league intrasquad game on Monday. Polanco's injury doesn't seem serious enough to keep him from playing on Opening Day this Thursday. The 25-year-old switch-hitter impressed by slashing .288/.345/.427 with six home runs, 42 RBI and […]

Luis Severino, Dellin Betances Throw Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) and relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) both threw on Monday. Betances threw for the first time since being shut down and reported feeling good, according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino threw from 120 feet. Severino will miss at least all of April, but he's still a fantasy […]

A.J. Minter Makes Appearance Monday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter (shoulder) was set to throw an inning in a minor league game on Monday. Both he and starter Kevin Gausman will start the year on the injured list but will be eligible to return on April 4. There is no timetable for Minter, but he's not that far behind. […]

Andrew Cashner Gets Opening Day Nod

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that starting pitcher Andrew Cashner will start on Opening Day against the Yankees on the road. Cashner was one of the worst starters in the majors last year and went 4-15 with a 5.29 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 99 K's in 153 innings. The 32-year-old is an extremely dangerous […]

Mark Trumbo Could Go On 60-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) could go on the 60-day injured list to begin the season. The Orioles want him back as soon as possible, but they also want him 100 percent healthy. It's another reason not to roster Trumbo in mixed leagues in 2019 after he hit […]

Rhys Hoskins Plays Monday, Says He's Ready

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/first baseman Rhys Hoskins (shoulder) returned to the Grapefruit League lineup on Monday and said that he's ready for the season opener on Thursday. Hoskins hit .246/.354/.496 with 34 home runs and 96 RBI in 153 games in his first season with Philadelphia and has big-time fantasy upside hitting in the heart of […]

Austin Hays Has Sprained Thumb

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that outfield prospect Austin Hays' MRI exam showed a sprained thumb. Hays will be out for "weeks" rather than "months." Hays also dealt with injuries last year and played in just 75 games between Low-A Aberdeen and Double-A Bowie, hitting a combined .235 with 12 home runs, 46 […]

Alex Cobb Likely To Start On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said it's likely that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (groin) will start the year on the injured list, but he would be able to return for the home opener. Andrew Cashner is likely to step in and start on Opening Day in place of Cobb. The 31-year-old was 5-15 with […]

Rays Consider Extensions For Willy Adames, Brent Honeywell

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached out to shortstop Willy Adames and pitching prospect Brent Honeywell about potential long-term contract extensions. Honeywell was approached after he had Tommy John surgery. This comes after the Rays inked long-term deals for ace Blake Snell and utility man Brandon Lowe this spring. Tampa is looking to the future […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Sim Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw a simulated game on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts said "it was a good day for the Los Angeles Dodgers today." Kershaw will start on the injured list and might miss most of April for the Dodgers. Injuries the last two seasons and a noticeable drop in […]

Walker Buehler Could Start Fourth Game Of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (shoulder) threw a four-inning, 60-pitch bullpen session without any issues on Monday and told reporters the next step is to start in a regular season game. Buehler said he could start the team's fourth game of the regular season against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. It's not a guarantee […]

Adam Eaton To Hit Leadoff For Nats

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced on Monday that outfielder Adam Eaton will serve as the club's leadoff hitter this year, with shortstop Trea Turner hitting second. Turner is the more prolific base stealer, but Eaton has a better on-base percentage over the last two seasons (.394). Martinez also confirmed that outfielder Victor Robles will […]

Ryan Braun Won't Take Part In Exhibition Games

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will not play in exhibition games in Montreal against the Blue Jays on Monday and Tuesday because he does not have his passport with him. Braun his .318 with a home run in nine spring games this year after clubbing 20 home runs with a career-low .254 average in 125 […]