Anibal Sanchez Makes Opening Day Roster

The Washington Nationals have purchased the contract of veteran starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez. He will be part of the team's Opening Day roster and will likely be part of the starting rotation. The 38-year-old signed a minor league deal with the team in March. He had a dreadful spring as he allowed 12 hits, five […]

Deivi Garcia Sent To Triple-A After Strong Spring

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Deivi Garcia was optioned to Triple-A on Monday, but he left the big league club on a positive note. The 22-year-old had a strong showing this spring. He pitched five innings and allowed just three hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out two. Most notably, he showed […]

Travis Jankowski To Travel With Mets To Washington

New York Mets outfielder Travis Jankowski will be traveling with the team to Washington ahead of the club's season-opening four-game series against the Nationals. This means that Jankowski will be part of the team's Opening Day roster. The 30-year-old signed a minor league deal with the Mets in March and he has seen a lot […]

Jairo Diaz Throws For More Than A Dozen Clubs

Free-agent relief pitcher Jairo Diaz had a pitching session in Miami on Monday. More than a dozen teams attended the pitching session, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The 30-year-old missed the entirety of the 2021 season due to injury, but he was in the mix for saves as a member of the Colorado Rockies […]

Todd Frazier To Announce Retirement

Veteran third baseman/first baseman Todd Frazier will be announcing his retirement from the MLB on Tuesday. The 36-year-old revealed his intentions to retire to Greg Joyce of the New York Post, telling Jones, "It's one of the toughest decisions I've ever made." Frazier will be best remembered for his time with the Cincinnati Reds and […]

Johnny Cueto Signs With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto to a minor league deal. The deal will be worth $4.2 million if Cueto makes it to the majors. The 36-year-old also has a May 15 opt-out option on the contract. Cueto spent each of the last six years with the San Francisco Giants. […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 5th, 2022

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 April 5th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Rays Acquire Isaac Paredes; Josh Lowe To Be Called Up

After the Tampa Bay Rays traded outfielder Austin Meadows to the Detroit Tigers on Monday in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes and a competitive-balance pick in this year's draft, the team will call up outfield prospect Josh Lowe to put him on the Opening Day roster, according to a source. Lowe is the team's No. […]

Austin Meadows Traded To The Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange, the Rays are receiving shortstop/third baseman Isaac Paredes and a draft pick. Meadows will give a significant boost to the Tigers' offense. In 2021, he slashed .234/.315/.458 with 27 home runs, 106 RBI and 79 runs. He'll […]

Clarke Schmidt Likely To Make Opening Day Roster

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt has "an excellent shot" to travel north with the club for the start of the season, according to manager Aaron Boone. The young pitcher is currently the Yankees seventh-best prospect, as per MLB Pipeline, and is putting together a strong spring. Over 9.1 innings, he's compiled a 3.86 ERA, […]

Danny Santana Hit With PED Suspension

Free-agent infielder/outfielder Danny Santana has been suspended by Major League Baseball for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, according to Britt Ghiroli. The ban will last 80 games. Santana had yet to sign with a club before the announcement after spending last season with the Boston Red Sox. In 38 games during 2021, the 31-year-old slashed […]

Ty Blach To Make Rockies Opening Day Roster

Colorado Rockies left-hander Ty Blach will be on the Opening Day roster, according to Nick Groke of The Athletic. The news comes after the announcement that Ryan Rolison (shoulder) will start the season on the 60-day injured list. Blach will be used as a long man out of the bullpen but could see some spot […]

Luke Weaver To Start Season In The Bullpen

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver (thumb) will begin the year in the bullpen, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Weaver started two Spring Training games, pitching to an 8.31 ERA over 4.1 innings, but left his last start after experiencing a blister on his thumb. The good news is he'll be ready for Opening Day, though […]

William Contreras Could See Time At Third Base And Outfield

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras could play third base and outfield occasionally this season, according to manager Brian Snitker. The young backstop has never played another position besides behind the plate, but the club has good depth at catcher with Travis d'Arnaud and Manny Pina on the roster as well. Contreras slashed .215/.303/.399 last season […]

Antonio Senzatela To Pitch Minor League Game Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (leg) is scheduled to pitch in a minor league camp game on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was previously scratched from his Cactus League start against the Athletics this past Sunday due to a leg injury. He struggled in his first spring start, pitching four innings and allowing three hits, three […]

Peter Lambert Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies have placed right-handed pitcher Peter Lambert (forearm) on the 10-day injured list due to right forearm inflammation. The 24-year-old wasn't able to make any appearances this spring as he had been experiencing elbow pain around the time the lockout came to an end. Lambert has made 21 starts with the Rockies dating […]

Eric Thames Reassigned To Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics have reassigned first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames to Triple-A. The 35-year-old signed with the A's on a minor league deal a few months back. He got a lot of action this spring, appearing in 11 games and slashing .227/.346/.409 with one home run. There's a good chance we'll see the former Brewer back […]

David McKay Traded To The Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded right-handed relief pitcher David McKay to the New York Yankees. He will be included on the Yankees' 40-man roster. The Rays will be receiving cash considerations in return for McKay, who signed a minor league deal with the Rays just a few months back. The 27-year-old last appeared in […]

Richard Rodriguez Suspended For PED Violations

The MLB has suspended three current free agents for PED violations. Relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez, outfielder Danny Santana and infielder Jose Rondon will all be serving 80-game suspensions after they land with a club. Rodriguez is the most notable name of the trio. The 32-year-old was the Pittsburgh Pirates' primary closer in 2021 before a […]

Chris Paddack Being Shopped By Padres

The San Diego Padres are engaging in trade talks surrounding right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The Padres are absolutely loaded at starting pitcher, especially after adding starter Sean Manaea this past weekend. Last year, Paddack had a rough time on the mound. Over 23 games (22 starts), he went 7-7 […]

Alex Kirilloff Expected To Return On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (knee) is expected to return to action in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game, according to Twins manager Rocco Baldelli. The 24-year-old was removed from this past Saturday's game due to mild left knee soreness. The removal was said to be precautionary. All signs point toward Kirilloff being on the field […]

Chris Sale Placed On 60-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox have placed starting pitcher Chris Sale (rib) on the 60-day injured list. The southpaw was diagnosed with a right rib stress fracture a few weeks back. Details about his timeline had been unclear, but now we know that he'll miss at least the first two months of the 2022 season. The […]

Blue Jays Release Greg Bird

The Toronto Blue Jays released first baseman Greg Bird on Monday, according to a source. The Jays were strongly considering adding him to the 40-man roster this spring, but they have decided to part ways instead. There's a chance that Bird could re-sign with Toronto, but other teams will likely have interest in him after […]

Alcides Escobar Dealing With Stiff Neck

Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar (neck) is dealing with a stiff neck and was held out of Monday's Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals as a result. Luscious Fox drew the start at shortstop, but he's not necessarily guaranteed to make the Opening Day roster. There's a chance the Nats carry an 11th […]

Nick Gordon Avoids Concussion

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins shortstop Nick Gordon (head) cleared the concussion protocol on Monday after leaving the Grapefruit League game against the Boston Red Sox on a cart. Gordon suffered a head contusion during a scary collision with outfielder Max Kepler. He has a minor headache and is considered day-to-day. It's good news […]

Ian Anderson Leaves Outing Monday Due To Blister

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (toe) left his appearance as a precaution in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a blister on his right big toe. Anderson is scheduled to start his first game of the regular season this Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, but it remains to be seen […]

Jesus Sanchez Wins Center Field Job

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez has won the team's starting center field job to open the 2022 season. The Marlins had been looking into potential trades for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds and Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano, but they ultimately have decided to give the job to Sanchez, who has hit .250 (5-for-20) with […]

Rich Hill To Open As Fifth Starter

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill will open the season as the team's No. 5 starter. Kutter Crawford has also made the Opening Day roster after a strong spring performance. Hill will begin the year in the rotation, but pitcher Garrett Whitlock will remain stretched out, and he's all but certain to have an […]

Nick Lodolo Makes Opening Day Roster

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo has made the team's Opening Day roster and will join the team this week on the road against the Atlanta Braves. The left-handed pitching prospect will make his major league debut on April 13 on the road against the Cleveland Guardians. With Luis Castillo and Mike Minor both opening […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Still Not Throwing

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) still isn't throwing this spring, but manager Dusty Baker said on Monday that he'll accompany the team to Anaheim for the start of the regular season this week against the Los Angeles Angels. McCullers suffered a flexor tendon injury in his right arm in the postseason last […]