Justin Dunn To Miss More Time

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) is reportedly seeking a second opinion on his lingering shoulder issues. The 27-year-old is scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon next week in New York. Dunn seemed fine until last week when he experienced renewed soreness in his shoulder after throwing a bullpen session. The organization has decided […]

Miguel Rojas Exits Early On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (foot) was forced to exit early during Sunday's Cactus League matchup against the Chicago Cubs. The 31-year-old was noticeably limping as he was running around first base after hitting a single. The organization decided to remove Rojas from the contest as a precaution. It sounds like the issue is […]

Rhys Hoskins Underwent Minor Procedure

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in December, according to manager Rob Thompson. This was a clean-up procedure to take care of the wear-and-tear on his knee from the 2022 season. The 29-year-old has not appeared in any Spring Training contests, but reportedly has been a full participant in camp. The […]

Teoscar Hernandez Scratched Sunday With Back Soreness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (back) was scratched from Sunday's Spring Training game against the Kansas City Royals due to back soreness. Although manager Scott Servais noted that the injury is not of major concern, Hernandez could return to the lineup by Monday. The 30-year-old was one of the biggest offseason acquisitions for Seattle after […]

Eddie Rosario Has Resolved Vision Issues

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario has fixed his vision issues that have plagued him over the last few seasons. The left-handed slugger underwent laser eye surgery in order to repair his vision problems. Since then, Rosario has said he's doing well and the coaching staff has been impressed with Rosario during camp. It sounds like […]

Andrew Benintendi To Make Team Debut On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut with his new team on Monday. The left-hander slugger has been a full participant during the early stages in camp. He signed a five-year $75 million contract over the offseason. Benintendi earned that contract after hitting .304/.373/.399 with five homers 51 […]

Felix Bautista Throws Bullpen Session Sunday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Felix Bautista (knee, shoulder) completed a bullpen session on Sunday. O's manager Brandon Hyde noted that Bautista is right on track, and his session was quite promising. Bautista had been dealing with knee and shoulder soreness late last season and is slowly ramping things up as the season approaches. The 27-year-old was […]

Brandon Pfaadt To Make Cactus League Debut On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt is set to make his Cactus League debut against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The 24-year-old is a long shot to make the roster, but looked good in the minors last season. He posted a 3.83 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 218/33 K/BB ratio over 167 innings. Pfaadt split […]

Joe Harvey Lands With Braves

Free agent right-hander Joe Harvey signed with the Atlanta Braves on a minor-league deal. Harvey has been assigned to the Braves Triple-A camp, the Gwinnett Stripers, and hopes to get promoted at some point this season. The 31-year-old didn't pitch at all in 2022 after electing free agency at the end of 2021 and has […]

Jeff Hoffman Signs With Twins

Former Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jeff Hoffman signed with the Minnesota Twins on a minor-league deal with an invite to Spring Training. If Hoffman makes the majors, he will earn $1.3 million, and the deal also includes three opt-outs throughout the season. The 30-year-old spent his 2022 campaign with the Reds and molded a 3.83 ERA […]

Second Base Draft Sleepers, Targets, Avoids - 2023 Fantasy Baseball

2023 fantasy baseball rankings analysis to help win your drafts! Our top fantasy baseball second base draft sleepers, draft targets and draft avoids. Anthony Aniano analyzes RotoBaller's 2023 fantasy baseball second base rankings to find 2B draft values that can be sneaky later-round picks. He breaks down and compares the ADPs of five different MLB […]

Who Is The Dodgers Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Candidates for 2023

The Dodger bullpen spent most of 2022 in flux and the offseason left fantasy drafters with more questions than answers regarding who to draft for saves in L.A. Craig Kimbrel recorded 22 of the team's 43 saves despite struggling to a 3.75 ERA and a ghastly 1.32 WHIP. Kimbrel is now in Philadelphia and manager […]

Third Base Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Baseball is coming, so it is time for another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. Today, we'll look at third basemen […]

Nick Ahmed Out Five Days With Forearm Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (forearm) will be out for at least the next five days with tightness/inflammation in his left forearm. There's no reason to believe he'll miss an extended period of time, but he was given a cortisone injection to reduce the inflammation. Ahmed has missed time each of the last three years […]

Michael Brantley To Take Batting Practice Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder) will take batting practice on the field on Sunday for the first time since having shoulder surgery. The 35-year-old veteran underwent surgery to fix the labrum in his right shoulder last August, so this is a significant step for Brantley as he prepares to get ready for the […]

Who Is the #1 Pick for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts?

The No. 1 overall pick. One of the most coveted spots in fantasy sports. If you’re one of the few lucky ones to receive a number one pick, you know how stressful it can be, however. Your pick is scrutinized by the rest of your league mates and that makes it more fun, or worrisome. […]

Masataka Yoshida Unlikely To Hit Leadoff

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora threw cold water on Sunday on the idea of outfielder Masataka Yoshida hitting leadoff in his first MLB season. Instead, he's likely to hit near the middle of the batting order to open up the 2023 campaign. The 29-year-old was able to get on base frequently while playing in […]

Brayan Bello Back On The Mound Sunday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (forearm) is back on the mound on Sunday for the first time since he experienced forearm tightness earlier in spring training. Bello is set to throw 20 pitches in a bullpen session on Sunday. The Red Sox took precaution and shut down the 23-year-old for a week after he […]

Justin Steele Scratched Sunday With Arm Fatigue

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (arm) was scratched from his Cactus League debut on Sunday due to general arm fatigue. The plan is to give him a few days to rest before he throws a bullpen session. Javier Assad will now start in Steele's place on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As of right […]

Seiya Suzuki To Have Tests Done Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique), who was scratched from the team's Cactus League debut on Saturday due to left oblique tightness, will have tests done on Sunday to determine the severity of his injury. The Cubs are expecting an update on his status on Monday. The good news for the 28-year-old is that it's […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Not Swinging A Bat

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) sill isn't swinging a bat in spring training, according to manager Dusty Baker. Alvarez is dealing with left hand soreness in camp, which is something he also dealt with in 2022, so it's certainly something to keep a close eye on for one of the best all-around hitters […]

Padres, Manny Machado Finalizing 11-Year Extension

The San Diego Padres and star third baseman Manny Machado are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million contract extension on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Machado has helped turn around the franchise and was planning on opting out of his previous deal after the 2023 season. The 30-year-old All-Star had six years and […]

First Base Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

After years of mostly just top-tier production, first base is making a comeback in fantasy output. There are some intriguing names in re-draft leagues, but we will look at dynasty fantasy baseball rankings here. Most leagues are starting to decide who will be part of their future; some will be looking to draft some of […]

A Year To Remember: Pitchers Who Had Career Years In 2022

With spring training up and running, and fantasy drafts underway, it’s as good a time as any to rehash some notable 2022 pitching performances. We're looking to the guys who broke out with career years last season. Declaring an active player’s career season is something of a backhanded compliment. Yes, it means they had a […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for February 26th, 2023

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for February 26th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Chris Sale Throws Batting Practice On Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (wrist) faced live hitters on Saturday during a 23-pitch batting practice session. The left-hander has progressed to facing live hitters for the first time since last July. The organization is hopeful that Sale will be able to make a return to the mound in March. The 33-year-old is […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Play Next Week

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) is hopeful to get back on the field as early as next week, according to manager Bob Melvin. The 24-year-old has progressed to taking live batting practice earlier this week. The team believes he could make his Cactus League debut as early as Tuesday. The right-handed […]

James Kaprielian To Face Live Hitters On Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) is scheduled to face live hitters on Sunday. The right-hander is set to throw a 20-pitch live batting practice session as he works his way back from offseason surgery. Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned Kaprielian will throw at least one more batting practice session before getting into spring training […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session on Saturday. The left-hander is fully healthy, but recently withdrew from the World Baseball Classic due to an insurance issue. The 34-year-old continues to ramp up his activities, so he should be able to pitch at some point in March. The Dodgers are going […]

Seiya Suzuki Scratched On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) was a late scratch from Saturday's Cactus League opener against the San Francisco Giants. The hope is that Suzuki was pulled as a precaution because the Cubs don't want to take any chances this early into camp. The team is calling the injury left oblique tightness, so he'll likely […]