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Alex Pietrangelo May Not Play During Road Trip
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) may not suit up for the remainder of their road trip. Pietrangelo's injury is not expected to be long-term, but the team may opt to lean on the side of caution to ensure he is healthy for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pietrangelo was unable to play in […]
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Jacob Markstrom Starting On Wednesday
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will get the starting nod on Wednesday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks. Markstrom is coming off a poor showing as he allowed three goals on 28 shots against the Vancouver Canucks. He will look to get back on track on the road in Chicago. Over his previous seven contests, […]
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Elmer Soderblom Not Playing On Thursday
Detroit Red Wings left wing Elmer Soderblom (undisclosed) will not play on Thursday evening against the Ottawa Senators. Soderblom was unable to play in their previous contest and has missed two out of his past three contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest […]
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Tanner Jeannot Will Not Play On Thursday
Los Angeles Kings left wing Tanner Jeannot (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest early with an unknown injury and will not travel with the team for their contest in Colorado on Thursday evening. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before exiting Tuesday's contest, […]
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Cody Glass Sitting On Wednesday
New Jersey Devils center Cody Glass (undisclosed) will not suit up on Wednesday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team has not provided a definitive timetable on the extent of the injury. During their last contest, the 25-year-old logged just over 16 minutes of ice time […]
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Brad Marchand Could Make Florida Debut On Friday
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) could make his Florida debut on Friday evening. Marchand was acquired by the Panthers during the trade deadline. Marchand has been sidelined due to this injury since the start of March. However, it appears the 36-year-old is nearing a return. Before the injury, Marchand tallied seven points […]
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When Will Jared Jones Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (elbow) could not make his final spring training start due to right elbow discomfort. Jones then looked for a second opinion, which suggests this injury is likely serious. However, after further evaluation, Jones did not suffer any torn ligaments and will not have to undergo an operation. What does […]
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Kyren Paris Makes Opening Day Roster
Los Angeles Angels infielder Kyren Paris has made the Opening Day roster. Paris has appeared in just 36 MLB contests over the past two seasons. During this brief taste, the 23-year-old has posted an underwhelming .110/.214/.165 slash line with one home run and an 11:34 BB:K. However, Paris was one of their top bats during […]
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Juan Nunez Returning To Baltimore
Right-handed pitcher Juan Nunez is returning to the Baltimore Orioles. The Padres selected Nunez in the Rule 5 draft back in November. However, during camp, Nunez allowed two runs across six innings of work while striking out five batters and was unable to make the major league roster. Fantasy managers should expect Nunez to likely […]
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Yoniel Curet Hits 60-Day Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitching prospect Yoniel Curet (undisclosed) was placed on the 60-day injured list at Double-A. Curet likely suffered this injury during spring training and will now be several months away from returning to the bump. He logged only two innings during camp and tallied one punchout while allowing one run. Curet is […]
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Jose Quijada Designated For Assignment
Left-handed pitcher Jose Quijada has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels. Quijada was competing for a spot in the bullpen but fell short. During camp, the southpaw posted a high 13.50 ERA with a 2.45 WHIP across seven 1/3 innings. He tallied six punchouts and served up five free passes. Last summer, […]
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Angels Designate Angel Perdomo For Assignment
The Los Angeles Angels have designated left-handed pitcher Angel Perdomo for assignment. The Angels acquired Perdomo from Atlanta in exchange for cash considerations earlier in March. However, he will now be placed on waivers and will likely begin his season at the Triple-A level. Last season, Perdomo was unable to pitch due to Tommy John […]
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Luke Keaschall Returns To Second Base
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Luke Keaschall started at second base during a spring training game on Tuesday. This was the first time Keaschall got the start at second base since undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll noted that he will "DH some" and he will "play second some." However, as […]
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Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Goal, Assist On Tuesday
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied a goal and a helper during their 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, MacKinnon would tally the secondary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's 19th goal of the season. In the third period, MacKinnon would tally his second point of the contest, this […]
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Jack Eichel Scores Hat Trick On Tuesday
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel scored a hat trick during their 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Eichel would score his first goal of the evening in the first period during 5-on-5 play. In the third, Eichel would score his final two goals, one on the power play and the other during even strength. […]
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Robert Thomas Busy In Tuesday's Victory
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas tallied four points during their victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Thomas tallied the secondary helper on Dylan Holloway's 24th goal of the season. In the second period, Thomas found the back of the net with a wrist shot. In the third, Thomas […]
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Juuse Saros Stands Tall Against Carolina
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 34 of the 35 shots he saw on Tuesday evening against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes dominated the shot total, but Saros was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Carolina left wing Taylor Hall found the back of the net on […]
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Nikita Kucherov Tallies Point No. 100 On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov tallied his 100th point of the campaign during their 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kucherov tallied two helpers in the opening frame. His second helper was his 100th point. In the second frame, Kucherov would find the back of the net on the power play to cap […]
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William Nylander Tallies Four Points On Tuesday
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander tallied four points during his victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. In the opening frame, Nylander would tally the primary assist on John Tavares' goal and find the back of the net himself, on the power play. In the second, Nylander would tack on the secondary assist on Bobby […]
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Kevin Pillar Makes Opening Day Roster
Texas Rangers outfielder Kevin Pillar will make the Opening Day roster. Shawn McFarland of the Dallas News reported that Pillar will likely be deployed as the designated hitter or in center field against left-handed pitching. Pillar inked a minor-league deal with the Rangers during the offseason. Last season, the 36-year-old spent time in the majors […]
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Jordan Montgomery Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery. During camp, Montgomery logged just three innings of work and allowed five earned runs and held a 3:2 BB:K. During the early part of the offseason, Montgomery was dealing with a strain in his left index finger. However, with this new […]
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Angels Release Mickey Moniak
The Los Angeles Angels have released outfielder Mickey Moniak. The 26-year-old posted an underwhelming .179/.224/.346 slash line with one double and two home runs across 21 contests during spring training. Last season, Moniak logged a career-high 124 contests with the Angels and posted a .219/.266/.380 slash line with 17 doubles and 14 home runs. He […]
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Kumar Rocker Opening Season In Rotation
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker has earned a role in the starting rotation. Rocker was competing for a spot during camp. During spring training, the Vanderbilt product tossed nine innings and held a 13.00 ERA with a 2.33 WHIP. However, over his final start, Rocker turned the corner as he tallied eight punchouts […]
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Jack Leiter Earns Starting Role
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Jack Leiter has earned a spot in the starting rotation. The former No. 2 overall selection made his MLB debut last summer and will look to take the next step in his development. During his first 35 2/3 innings in the majors, the Vanderbilt product posted a high 8.83 ERA […]
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Dane Dunning Outrighted To Triple-A
Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Dane Dunning cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock. The Rangers placed Dunning on waivers earlier this week and will begin his 2025 campaign at the top level of the minor leagues. Dunning was competing for a spot in the starting rotation but ultimately fell short. During spring […]
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Evan Carter Optioned To Triple-A
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter did not make the Opening Day roster and is being optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Carter made his MLB debut during the 2023 campaign and played a critical role during their World Series run. Across his first 23 games in the majors, Carter posted a strong .306/.413/.645 slash line with […]
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Nick Jensen A Game-Time Decision On Tuesday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Jensen has missed the previous four contests due to this injury. If he were to return, fantasy managers should expect the 34-year-old to have a role on the bottom defensive pairing. Before his injury, Jensen […]
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Jordan Greenway Not Playing On Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (lower body) will not suit up during Tuesday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. Greenway suffered this injury during their victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Greenway's status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Greenway is […]
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Pavel Buchnevich Unlikely To Play On Tuesday
St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (illness) was not at Tuesday's morning skate and is unlikely to play this evening against the Montreal Canadiens. Buchnevich was unable to play in the previous two contests and is expected to miss his third-straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their […]
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Josh Norris Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Injury
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Norris has been dealing with this injury throughout the season but will not be shut down for the remainder of the campaign. The Sabres acquired Norris from the Ottawa Senators at the trade deadline. […]
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