Josue De Paula Assigned To Minor-League Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula was sent to minor-league camp. De Paula is one of the top bats in the Dodger system. During his time in spring training, De Paula held a stellar .444/.615/.556 with one double and a 3:2 BB:K ratio. Last season, De Paula spent time with Single and High-A. […]

Zyhir Hope Sent To Minor-League Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope was sent to minor-league camp. Hope went 4-for-19 with a double and home run during his brief taste of spring training. He held a 1:6 BB:K ratio. Dynasty managers should expect Hope to compete to begin the season at the High-A level. Last summer, the 20-year-old received his […]

Nick Loftin Scratched With Wrist Injury

Kansas City Royals infielder Nick Loftin (wrist) was scratched from Sunday's starting lineup due to right wrist soreness. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status throughout the week in case he remains sidelined. Last season, Loftin logged a career-high 57 games at the MLB level. He held a .189/.282/.236 slash line with four doubles and […]

Tyler Black Returns On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Black (back) made his spring training debut on Sunday. Black has been sidelined during the early part of camp with a minor back injury. However, seeing him return to action suggests he should not face any restrictions by Opening Day. In his debut, he went 0-for-3 at the plate. The 24-year-old […]

Ji Hwan Bae Sustains Minor Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ji Hwan Bae (hand) suffered a minor hand injury when sliding into third base on Sunday. However, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Bae is "fine." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team may hold him out of action for a few games to start the […]

Thomas Pannone Exits With Forearm Injury

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Thomas Pannone (forearm) exited Sunday's spring training contest early with a forearm injury. He is set to undergo further evaluation. Earlier in the offseason, Pannone inked a minor-league deal with Milwaukee in hopes of competing for a job on the 40-man roster. The 30-year-old last appeared in the majors during the […]

Bobby Miller Out Of Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (head) is out of concussion protocol and has resumed throwing bullpen sessions. The 25-year-old was struck by a comebacker in their first spring training contest. However, it appears Miller is nearing a return to action and has not faced any setbacks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Oswaldo Cabrera, Oswald Peraza In Mix At Third Base

New York Yankees infielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza are in the mix to claim the starting third base job. Manager Aaron Boone also noted that Pablo Reyes is also in the mix. DJ LeMahieu (calf) sustained an injury over the weekend and could be in danger of missing Opening Day, which opens up a […]

Chris Martin Makes Spring Debut On Sunday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (illness) made his spring debut on Sunday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Martin was battling the flu during the early part of camp. In this contest, the 38-year-old tossed a clean frame. He tallied one punchout and did not allow a baserunner. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Trevor Megill Makes Spring Debut

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (undisclosed) made his spring training debut on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. Megill logged one inning of work and allowed one earned run and one hit. He tallied one punchout and did serve up a free pass. The 31-year-old has been limited in camp due to an undisclosed […]

Bailey Horn Optioned To Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn to Triple-A. Horn was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals in January but will begin the 2025 campaign in the minor leagues. Horn made his MLB debut last summer with the Boston Red Sox. Across 18 innings of work, the southpaw held a 6.50 ERA and […]

Zack Thompson Suffers Grade 1 Lat Strain

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Zack Thompson (lat) suffered a Grade 1 lat strain and will be shut down from pitching for at least three-to-four weeks. The 27-year-old was viewed as a candidate to open the season in the rotation but could now open the campaign on the injured list. Last season, Thompson logged just […]

Matt Shaw Makes Spring Training Debut

Chicago Cubs third base prospect Matt Shaw (oblique) made his spring training debut on Sunday afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds. The top prospect was held out of action early in camp due to an oblique injury. However, seeing him return early in the Cactus League suggests he should be a full-go by Opening Day. At […]

Corbin Carroll Removed From Sunday's Game

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (back) was removed from Sunday's spring training contest due to lower-back tightness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the next few days as this move could have been precautionary. Before exiting the contest, Carroll went 0-for-2 at the plate with a strikeout. During the early part of […]

A.J. Minter Facing Live Hitters On Sunday

New York Mets left-handed pitcher A.J. Minter (hip) faced live hitters during his bullpen session on Sunday. This was his first time throwing against live hitters since undergoing hip surgery last August. Earlier in the offseason, Minter signed a two-year contract worth $22 million with the New York Mets. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Jeff Criswell To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Jeff Criswell (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2025 campaign. The 25-year-old made his MLB debut last season and was expected to compete for a bullpen role. Across his first 19 2/3 innings, Criswell held a 2.75 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP. He tallied strikeouts at a […]

Austin Gomber Scratched On Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sunday due to left shoulder soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case this injury begins to linger. For the time being, it does not appear the southpaw is in danger of missing Opening Day. Over the past two […]

Quinn Mathews Assigned To Minor-League Camp

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews was assigned to minor-league camp on Sunday. As a result, the budding ace will not open the season in the major leagues. Mathews was invited to camp and had an outside chance of breaking the Opening Day roster. However, the team will opt to let their top […]

Albert Suarez, Cade Povich Viewed As No. 6 and No. 7 Starters

Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Albert Suarez and Cade Povich are viewed as the team's No. 6 and No. 7 starters. While this may keep them out of a job in the starting rotation to open the season, they could still compete for a long relief role during camp. Saurez is out of minor-league options and […]

Bryan Ramos Starting On Sunday

Chicago White Sox third base prospect Bryan Ramos (elbow) is in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon. Ramos will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the seven-hole. This is Ramos' first start of the spring. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a sore elbow and has still faced defensive restrictions. Fantasy managers should […]

Javier Assad Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad (oblique) will not be ready by Opening Day. Assad was diagnosed with a mild oblique strain in February. He has begun playing catch and is targeting a return to the mound sometime next week. However, it appears the 27-year-old will be unable to ramp up for Opening Day. As […]

Lucas Giolito To Make Spring Debut On Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (elbow) is expected to make his spring debut on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Giolito is working his way back from an internal brace procedure he underwent which kept him sidelined for the entire 2024 campaign. Giolito has been throwing simulated games during camp and will now […]

Brayan Bello May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) may not be ready in time for Opening Day. Manager Alex Cora said, "He's behind. But I think he's been itching to throw for a while, so we took care of him, and hopefully doing that, he can actually not catch up." The manager noted, "We're still […]

Heliot Ramos Slated To Play On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) is expected to return on Tuesday. Ramos suffered an oblique injury last week. The outfielder has begun hitting off a tee and has not faced any setbacks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress leading up to his return. After appearing in just 34 MLB contests during […]

Kodai Senga Will Make Spring Debut On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga will make his spring debut on Monday evening against the Miami Marlins. The right-hander is expected to only throw one inning. The 32-year-old was limited to just four appearances during the entire 2024 campaign due to a shoulder and a calf injury. During the postseason, Senga logged five […]

Freddie Freeman Playing First Base On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) will cover first base and bat third during their contest against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. This is Freeman's first game playing the field during spring training. During his first taste of spring training, the reigning World Series MVP has exclusively been deployed as a designated […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Live Batting Practice

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw live batting practice on Saturday. The right-hander threw 20 pitches and hit 94.7 mph on his fastball. He was able to mix in his curveball, changeup, and sinker. The 31-year-old underwent surgery to repair a flexor tendon. He faced a setback last season but appears to […]

Trevor Stephan Throws Bullpen Session

Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitcher Trevor Stephan (elbow) completed a bullpen session on Friday. Stephan is working his way back from the UCL reconstruction surgery he underwent in March 2024. This was his first time throwing off a mound and a significant step in his recovery process. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as […]

Maikel Garcia Will See Time In Center Field

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia will see time in center field during spring training. In the offseason, the Royals acquired Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds, which added another bat to their infield. General manager J.J. Picollo noted that the way the team is currently set up, Garcia's "next best spot" is to shift […]

Devin Sweet Moves Past Injury

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Devin Sweet (triceps) returned to action on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. The reliever tossed a shutout inning. He allowed just one hit and tallied one punchout. Sweet was battling a triceps injury throughout the week, but seeing him return a few days later suggests the injury was not serious. Fantasy […]