John Means In Advanced Talks With Cleveland

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, free-agent starting pitcher John Means (elbow) is in advanced talks with the Cleveland Guardians. Means underwent his second Tommy John surgery last June and is not expected to return to the mound early in the 2025 campaign. Before the surgery, he logged 20 2/3 innings with the Baltimore Orioles. […]

Shelby Miller Signs Minor-League Deal With Arizona

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This contract includes an invitation to spring training. The 34-year-old logged 55 2/3 innings with the Detroit Tigers last summer before being released. During his stint in Detroit, Miller held a 4.53 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP. […]

Emiliano Teodo Logs Successful Bullpen

According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, Texas Rangers pitching prospect Emiliano Teodo (thumb) logged a successful bullpen session on Sunday. The 24-year-old exited his bullpen earlier on Saturday with a minor thumb issue. However, seeing him pitching just one day later suggests this injury is not overly serious. Teodo is considered the […]

Robert Garcia Set To Throw Bullpen On Tuesday

According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Texas Rangers relief pitcher Robert Garcia (forearm) will throw a bullpen on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since the start of camp due to nerve irritation in his forearm. Fantasy managers should monitor his status on Tuesday after his bullpen in case he faces a setback. Earlier in […]

Dalton Rushing Getting Opportunities At First Base

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing was getting reps at first base on Sunday. Ardaya noted that while the team wants Rushing to focus on developing behind the plate, they are keeping all options open. Manager Dave Roberts also expressed that it is still "TBD" how much […]

Tom Murphy Dealing With Back Spasms

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Giants catcher Tom Murphy (back) is dealing with back spasms and is set to undergo an MRI. Slusser noted the injury is not expected to be serious, but it is concerning as Murphy was only able to play in 13 games last season. Fantasy managers should […]

Nick Lodolo Has Successful Offseason, Enters Camp Healthy

According to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo had a productive offseason and enters camp healthy. The southpaw began a throwing program in October and will now enter camp without any limitations. The former seventh overall pick has flashed high potential at times buy has struggled to remain healthy. Last season, […]

Alejandro Kirk To See More Playing Time

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is set to see an increased workload behind the dish during the 2025 campaign. With the team parting ways with Danny Jansen, who is now in Tampa Bay, Kirk stands alone at the top of the depth chart. Toronto manager John Schneider noted […]

Josiah Gray Placed On 60-Day Injured List

According to Andrew Golden of the Washington Post, Nationals right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a roster spot for shortstop Paul DeJong, who the team signed to a one-year contract earlier on Sunday. Gray underwent Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure during July and […]

Joe Barlow Returning To Texas On Minor-League Deal

According to the team, the Texas Rangers have re-signed right-handed pitcher Joe Barlow to a minor-league contract. Barlow is also being invited to spring training. Barlow was initially drafted by the Rangers in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Barlow logged 73 2/3 innings with the Rangers from 2021 through 2023 and held […]

Walker Buehler Throws First Bullpen

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler threw his first bullpen session on Saturday. McCaffrey noted that manager Alex Cora was "pleased" with Buehler's first session. During the 2024 season, the 30-year-old held a 5.38 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP across 75 1/3 innings of work. He generated […]

Alex Bregman Goes Through First Workout

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, third baseman Alex Bregman went through his first workout as a member of the Boston Red Sox. The third baseman took part in batting practice and fielding drills. Manager Alex Cora noted that Bregman is a Gold Glove third baseman and could be a "Gold Glove second baseman" if […]

Paul DeJong Signs One-Year Deal With Washington

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, free-agent infielder Paul DeJong has signed a one-year contract worth $1 million with the Washington Nationals. DeJong spent the 2024 campaign playing with the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. Across 139 games, DeJong held a .227/.276/.427 line with 24 home runs and two stolen bases. He […]

Alex Bregman Will See Opportunities Across The Infield

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman will see opportunities at several positions in the infield. Cotillo noted that Bregman has already begun to see work at second base and shortstop during his first day of camp. Cotillo noted that the original assumption was that Bregman was viewed as the […]

Josh Knoth Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

According to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brewers pitching prospect Josh Knoth (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season. Knoth joined the Brewers organization in 2023. He made his professional debut last summer at Single-A. Across 84 1/3 innings with the Carolina Mudcats, the right-hander posted a 4.48 […]

Ty France Expected To Play "A Lot"

According to Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune, Twins first baseman Ty France is "going to play a lot" during the 2025 season. France signed a one-year deal with Minnesota earlier in February and could have a path to a starting role at first base. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor France's status during […]

Sean Bouchard Full Healthy Entering Spring Training

According to MLB.com, Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (hand) underwent surgery on his hamate bone in November but is fully healthy entering spring training. Bouchard did not miss time late in the season, but it is unknown if this injury affected his performance. Last season, Bouchard appeared in just 31 games for the Rockies and […]

Sam Hilliard To Compete For Starting Role

According to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post, Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard is expected to have a spot on the Opening Day roster but will have to compete for a starting role in one of the corner outfield spots. Currently, he is penciled in as the backup to Brenton Doyle in center field, but […]

Starling Marte, Jesse Winker Set To Platoon At Designated Hitter

According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, New York Mets outfielders Starling Marte and Jesse Winker are set to platoon at the designated hitter spot to open the season. Castillo noted that Marte could see occasional starts in right field. As a result, Marte will be on the short side of the platoon, given that he […]

Robert Stephenson Hits 60-Day Injured List

According to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group, Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Robert Stephenson (elbow) has been placed on the 60-day injured list. The 31-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last May and is not expected to return to the mound until sometime in July. Stephenson was unable to pitch at all during the […]

Anthony Rendon Placed On 60-Day Injured List

According to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group, Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hip) was placed on the 60-day injured list. Rendon is slated to undergo hip surgery. He sustained this injury during his rehab sometime during the offseason. As a result, fantasy managers should expect him to be sidelined for a […]

Emiliano Teodo Dealing With Thumb Soreness

According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Texas Rangers pitching prospect Emiliano Teodo (thumb) is dealing with thumb soreness. Due to this injury, he left his bullpen early on Saturday, but his exit was deemed "precautionary." Landry noted the 24-year-old is labeled as day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as a strong spring […]

Shane McClanahan Named Opening Day Starter

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan has been named the Opening Day starter. Manager Kevin Cash noted it was a "pretty easy choice." McClanahan missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery he underwent in August 2023. The southpaw made the All-Star game in both […]

Paul Skenes Experimenting With Cutter And Running Two-Seamer

According to Kevin Gorman of the Tribune-Review Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is experimenting with a cutter and a running two-seamer. Pirates pitching coach Oscar Marin noted that these experiments will improve Skenes' pitching efficiency. Marin noted that the reigning NL Rookie of the Year has emphasized getting into favorable counts and adding […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws First Bullpen

According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) threw his first bullpen of the spring on Saturday. Ohtani tossed 14 pitches and only threw four- and two-seamers. His velocity reached 92-94 mph. Manager Dave Roberts noted that this was a "great" first bullpen. Ohtani […]

Dodgers Sign Eddie Rosario To Minor-League Deal

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a minor-league contract. Rosario spent time with the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves during the 2024 campaign. However, he had the worst season of his 10-year MLB career as he held a .175/.215/.36 slash line. He hit just […]

Tomoyuki Sugano Reports To Camp

According to the team, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano has reported to camp. The Orioles signed him to a one-year contract with $13 million earlier in the offseason. Sugano arrived late to camp due to visa issues. Fantasy managers should expect the 35-year-old to throw his first bullpen session sometime next week, and he […]

Chayce McDermott Suffers Lat Strain, Briefly Shut Down

According to Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun, Orioles starting pitching prospect Chayce McDermott (lat) sustained a mild lat/teres strain and is being briefly shut down. Meyer noted that McDermott will begin a throwing program in 10-14 days. Given this setback, McDermott will face an uphill battle to have a chance to make the […]

Shawn Dubin Dealing With Shoulder Injury

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Shawn Dubin (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder injury. Rome noted that his shoulder "didn't feel right" after playing catch. Manager Joe Espada said that Dubin is currently shut down from throwing. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status as […]

Shinnosuke Ogasawara Sharp In First Bullpen

According to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com, Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara performed very well in his first major league bullpen. Nationals pitching coach Jim Hickey noted that he was not only impressed that Ogasawara threw despite arriving to camp late at night but was also pleased with his performance. Hickey credited the shapes of […]