Jonathan Bowlan Expected To Start Season In Relief Role

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan is expected to start the season in a relief role. Bowlan has appeared in three MLB contests over the past two seasons and has been deployed as a starter in two of them. Across five 2/3 innings in the majors, Bowlan held a 7.94 ERA with a 2.47 […]

Addison Barger Exits Early On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (hand) was removed early from Sunday's spring training contest due to a right hand contusion. Barger was hit by a pitch from Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet in the opening frame. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 25-year-old's status next week, as he may be […]

Erik Miller Dealing With Finger Injury

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Erik Miller (finger) is dealing with finger numbness. However, Miller is expected to be ready to pitch in a few days and will not undergo any tests. Last season, the southpaw made his big league debut and held a 3.88 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP across 67 1/3 innings of […]

Pedro Leon Dealing With Left Knee Discomfort

Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon (knee) is dealing with left knee discomfort. Lee was expected to start in Sunday's Grapefruit League contest but was instead a late scratch. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the outfielder's status as he may miss an extended period of camp. Last season, Leon made his MLB debut and […]

Heliot Ramos Suffers Oblique Strain

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) suffered an oblique strain and is expected to be kept out of the lineup for at least a few days. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as a setback could put his availability for Opening Day in danger. After only appearing in 34 MLB games during […]

Prelander Berroa Diagnosed With Elbow Strain

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Prelander Berroa (elbow) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 elbow strain. Berroa exited Saturday's Cactus League contest early after feeling discomfort in his elbow. Given this recent update, fantasy managers should expect Berroa to remain sidelined for at least a few weeks. As a result, he could be in danger […]

Felix Bautista Throws Live Batting Practice

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) threw live batting practice on Sunday. This was the first time Bautista faced live hitters during his recovery process. Earlier in camp, the right-handed emphasized that he plans to be ready for Opening Day. Bautista underwent Tommy John surgery in October 2023 and missed the entire 2024 campaign. […]

Parker Meadows Battling Minor Biceps Injury

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (biceps) tweaked his biceps during Saturday's spring training contest. Meadows was examined on Sunday but the injury does not appear to be serious. Manager AJ Hinch noted that it was not "anything overly worrisome." Meadows was the team's leadoff hitter during their contest on Saturday afternoon. After a slow start […]

Chris Murphy Throwing Bullpens

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Murphy (elbow) has thrown two bullpen sessions during spring training. He only threw 10 pitches in his first session but was able to increase it to 15 during his second session. The 26-year-old has only thrown fastballs so far. Murphy is slowly working his way back from the Tommy […]

Zac Veen Goes Deep On Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen launched a 433-foot home run during their spring training contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon. Veen is considered the No. 3 prospect in the system on MLB Pipeline. Injuries have limited Veen's playing time over the past two seasons. However, when on the field, the outfielder has […]

Bobby Miller Still Experiencing Headaches

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (concussion) is still dealing with headaches and drowsiness but could have been "a lot worse." Miller took a comebacker to the head during their first spring training contest on Thursday afternoon. After the contest, Miller entered concussion protocol. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the […]

Carmen Mlodzinski Building Up To Starter's Workload

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has been building up his workload to be a starter during spring training. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette noted that there were discussions at the end of last season about Mlodzinski building up to a starter's workload for the next season. Last season, Mlodzinski made four starts […]

Prelander Berroa Exits Saturday's Contest With Elbow Discomfort

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Prelander Berroa (elbow) exited Saturday's spring training contest against the Chicago Cubs due to right elbow discomfort. The 24-year-old was only able to tally one out before being removed from the game. He allowed two runs, a free pass, and three hits before exiting as well. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Shohei Ohtani Touches 95 MPH In Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) touched 95 mph during his recent bullpen session on Saturday. He also added his cutter, which was a "big step" for the 30-year-old. His cutter was his third-most used pitch during the 2023 season. Ohtani is slowly ramping up his pitching workload, as he was unable […]

Brandon Woodruff Throws Live Batting Practice

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) threw his second live batting practice session on Saturday. The pitcher noted that it was a "home run." Adam McCalvy of MLB.com noted that if Woodruff's next few days go well, he could reach 30+ pitches sometime next week. This is a great sign for the 32-year-old as […]

Juuse Saros Stands Tall On Saturday

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening. The Predators were heavily outshot in this contest, but Saros was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Sam Malinski found the back of the […]

Kirill Kaprizov Expected To Miss Longer Period Of Time

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) is "going to be out longer than expected," according to general manager Bill Guerin. Earlier in January, the star winger underwent surgery and was expected to miss at least four weeks of action. However, Kaprizov will now miss a longer period. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his […]

Alex Tuch Sustains Undisclosed Injury

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) sustained an injury during their 8-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday evening. Head coach Lindy Ruff noted after the game that he was "not too concerned" with his status. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his ability during the week leading up to their […]

Tom Wilson Could Miss Sunday's Contest

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (undisclosed) will be evaluated before Sunday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers and could sit out. Wilson logged just over 12 minutes of ice time during their 8-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon. Despite the limited playing time, the 30-year-old made an impact as he found the […]

John Gibson Exits Early With Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (upper body) exited early during Saturday's contest with an injury. Before exiting, Gibson stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced against the Boston Bruins. The backup netminder, Lukas Dostal, entered the game in the third period and stopped nine of the 10 shots he saw en route to clinching […]

Andrew Copp Doubtful For Sunday

Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Saturday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. Copp logged just over 10 minutes of ice time before exiting. The forward is also considered doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Before leaving, Copp did tally an assist. Over his previous five contests, Copp […]

Hyeseong Kim To See Work In Center Field

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim is expected to see work in center field during spring training. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic noted that Kim would also continue to see opportunities at second base and shortstop. The team views Kim's speed as a potential positive in center field. He would also provide them with a […]

Astros Rekindle Talks For Nolan Arenado

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Houston Astros have begun to rekindle trade talks for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. Earlier in the offseason, the third baseman refused to waive his no-trade clause to go to Houston. However, it appears the Astros have begun to express interest in a trade once again. […]

Michael Kopech Throws Off The Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech (forearm) threw off the mound earlier on Saturday. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic noted that the right-handed pitcher is expected to "touch the mound" for a brief session on Sunday as well. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Kopech's status throughout camp, as he may miss the start of […]

Brayan Bello Still Not Throwing Bullpens

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) is still not throwing bullpens. Manager Alex Cora noted that Bello will not pitch in games for at least a week. The 25-year-old was shut down from throwing earlier this month due to soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout camp. If he remains […]

Blake Mitchell Suffers Broken Hamate Bone

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Blake Mitchell (wrist) suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand and will miss at least the next 4-to-6 weeks. Mitchell will undergo surgery sometime in the coming week. Mitchell was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. He received a brief look in the […]

Andres Munoz Working On Changeup

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz is working on a changeup. During his recent bullpen session on Saturday, Munoz showed off a changeup that had a 10-inch vertical drop. Munoz relies heavily on a slider and four-seamer and occasionally mixes in a sinker. Last season, the right-hander held a 2.12 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP […]

Lucas Sims Set To Throw Batting Practice On Sunday

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Lucas Sims is set to throw live batting practice on Sunday. Sims signed a one-year $3 million contract with the Nationals earlier this week and is slightly behind schedule. However, seeing him set to take the mound on Sunday should put him in a good position to be ready for Opening […]

J.B. Bukauskas Suffers Significant Lat Injury

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (lat) suffered a significant lat injury. Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that the right-handed pitcher is deciding between surgery or rehab. The 28-year-old was only able to log six innings in the majors last season due to numerous injuries and could be in danger of missing […]

Wilyer Abreu Still Battling Illness

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) is still ill and unable to take the field. Abreu was able to do some work on Friday, but manager Alex Cora noted, "There's still something there." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but the 25-year-old still has ample time to return to action before Opening […]