Joc Pederson, Dustin May Recovered From Injuries

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said that outfielder Joc Pederson (hip) and starting pitcher Dustin May (side) are pretty much recovered from the injuries they were nursing when spring training was put on hold, and they should not be limited when action resumes. Pederson had already resumed playing in minor league […]

Deivi Garcia Optioned To Double-A

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia was optioned to Double-A on Thursday. Garcia had been competing for a rotation spot in the wake of injuries to James Paxton and Luis Severino, but struggled in three spring training starts with a 7.36 ERA. A consensus top-100 prospect, Garcia finished last season at Triple-A, where he […]

Esteban Quiroz Going To The Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired second baseman Esteban Quiroz from the San Diego Padres on Thursday in the deal to complete the trade that sent outfielder Tommy Pham to the Padres, according to a source. Quiroz is listed as the team's No. 23 prospect, per MLB.com, and he had a nice .271/.384/.539 slash line with […]

Genesis Cabrera Sent to Triple-A on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday as the Cardinals trimmed down their big league roster. With no set Opening Day yet, teams are still getting their rosters down to the new 26-man limit. Cabrera showed some positive signs last season but still needs to work on some […]

Alex Reyes Optioned to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. With an unknown amount of time left until Opening Day, things can still change, but teams are trying to cut down their rosters regardless. Reyes still has tantalizing upside and is still only 25 years old, but injuries have limited him […]

David Peterson May Have Larger Role This Season

As a result of starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard's (elbow) season-ending injury, New York Mets pitcher David Peterson may see a larger role with the team once the season begins. Peterson, the Mets top draft pick in 2017, was originally scheduled to begin the season at Triple-A. However, with Syndergaard's injury, Michael Wacha now moves into the […]

Michael Kopech Optioned

The Chicago White Sox have optioned starting pitcher Michael Kopech to Triple-A Charlotte. Kopech is recovering from Tommy John surgery, but showed great command earlier this spring. With the White Sox hoping to compete this year, Kopech shouldn’t be in the minors for too long. Kopech has high upside, but is likely to be on […]

Brendan McKay, Randy Arozarena, Nathaniel Lowe Optioned

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned starting pitcher Brendan McKay, outfielder Randy Arozarena and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to the minors on Thursday, along with Anthony Banda, Mike Brousseau, Brian O'Grady and Trevor Richards. McKay, a two-way player, is the team's No. 2 prospect and should see time in the big leagues at some point in […]

Red Sox Sign Yairo Munoz

The Boston Red Sox signed infielder Yairo Munoz to a minor league deal on Wednesday. Munoz will provide middle infield depth for the Red Sox after he was released by the Cardinals. The 25-year-old Dominican has a .273/.331/.391 career slash in the big leagues in two seasons (196 games) while adding 10 home runs, 55 […]

Trevor Rosenthal Officially Makes The Royals

The Kansas City Royals officially selected relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal's contract on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, they designated pitcher Eric Skoglund for assignment. Prior to the shutdown of spring training, Rosenthal had looked like he was back to his old self. He was hitting triple digits regularly and he struck out nine in five […]

Steven Brault Not Throwing

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steven Brault (shoulder) has not resumed throwing, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Brault was shut down for at least two weeks on March 2, and he last pitched in a game on Feb. 28 because of a left shoulder strain. The left-hander has more time to recover now with […]

Jameson Taillon Throwing From 120 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) is throwing from 120 feet as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Taillon should miss most of the 2020 season after having elbow surgery last August, so those in redraft leagues can ignore him if you haven't had your draft […]

Aaron Hicks Begins Throwing Program

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (elbow) has begun his throwing program. Hicks underwent Tommy John surgery at the end of October and is targeting a return in June or July. That Hicks has begun his throwing program keeps him on track for that timeline, and with the start of the regular season likely pushed […]

Willie Calhoun Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw) is still on the road to recovery, but his manager Chris Woodward expects him to be ready for the start of the MLB season. The 25-year old is already on a stationary bike and looks to be in line for a full slate of games, whenever the 2020 season […]

Griffin Canning May Resume Throwing In A Week

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow), who has received platelet-rich plasma injections, may resume throwing in around a week. Canning was shut down in February when he was diagnosed with UCL damage in his right elbow, but he's trying to avoid surgery that would likely put him out for all of 2020 and […]

Noah Syndergaard Expected To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery in the near future, according to sources. The surgery will keep Syndergaard out until April of 2021 at the earliest, and his rehab is likely to stretch into the […]

A.J. Puk Could Open Season In Rotation

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) could open the season in the starting rotation with the league year delayed due to the coronavirus. The 24-year-old lefty was expected to be a starter coming into the season, but a shoulder injury in Spring Training changed those plans. Puk only threw 36 2/3 innings last season […]

Aaron Judge Set For CT Scan In Two Weeks

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) is scheduled to undergo a CT scan in two weeks after the results of his March 13 CT scan showed a slight improvement in his ribs. Manager Aaron Boone is optimistic that Judge will be fully healthy by the time the regular season starts, but fantasy owners should […]

Giancarlo Stanton Healthy Enough To Play

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is reportedly in game shape, with manager Aaron Boone saying that Stanton is healthy enough to play in spring training games. Stanton suffered a calf strain in late February and was sidelined for the entire shortened spring, so Boone’s update is encouraging. When healthy, Stanton is an elite […]

Astros Plan To Use Yordan Alvarez In The Field More

The Houston Astros are planning to use outfielder Yordan Alvarez in the field more often than they did during his rookie season in 2019. Alvarez was battling some knee soreness before spring training was shut down. It wasn't a serious condition, but it's something worth watching, especially if he'll be roaming the outfield more whenever […]

Andres Gimenez Optioned To Triple-A

New York Mets shortstop Andres Gimenez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. Gimenez, currently ranked 84 on MLB's Top-100 Prospects list and the Mets' third overall prospect, had an unremarkable spring before it was suspended. In 14 Grapefruit League games, Gimenez posted a .214/.290/.393 slash line with one home run. With Amed Rosario entrenched […]

Spencer Howard Could Play Bigger Role

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard could play a bigger role for the team in a shortened season. Before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus, Phillies general manager Matt Klentak said the team wants Howard to throw meaningful innings late in the season. As a result, Howard's spring schedule was different than most […]

Michael Perez The Leader For Backup Catcher Duties

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez appeared to be in the lead for the backup catcher spot when spring training was canceled due to the coronavirus. He has better defensive skills than Chris Herrmann or Kevan Smith, and his left-handed bat is a better fit with right-handed hitting Mike Zunino. Perez was dedicated to winning […]

Nick Anderson In Line For Bulk Of Save Chances

When spring training screeched to a halt because of the coronavirus, Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson was in line to get the bulk of the save opportunities to begin the regular season. On the other hand, Jose Alvarado had a strong spring after coming off a lost 2019 season, so he could be […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Could Be Part-Time Player

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo looked fine defensively in both left field and third base before spring training was shut down, but the Rays expect him to need time to adjust to the high-end velocity of major league pitchers after coming over from Japan. It was clear that Tsutsugo needed to make some adjustments […]

Jose Martinez Limits Rays Flexibility

The Tampa Bay Rays want to get the most out of outfielder Jose Martinez's right-handed power bat, but to do so they need him to play first base occasionally. Martinez was making slow progress defensively in spring training. As only a designated hitter or as a pinch-hitter off the bench, Martinez limits what the Rays […]

Austin Meadows, Yandy Diaz Expected To Share Leadoff Duties

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows and corner infielder Yandy Diaz are expected to share leadoff duties for the Rays, at least to begin the regular season. Meadows would hit at the top of the order against right-handers, with Diaz getting the nod against lefties. Meadows broke out by hitting .291/.364/.558 with 33 home runs, […]

Pirates Want Cole Tucker To See Everyday At-Bats

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned shortstop Cole Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday because management would like to see him play every day in the minors rather than sitting the bench regularly behind Kevin Newman to start the 2020 season. General manager Ben Cherington expects Tucker to contribute in the majors soon, and the Pirates think […]

D.J. Stewart Expected To Be Fully Healed

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects outfielder D.J. Stewart (ankle) to be fully healed by the time the regular season starts. Stewart had been ramping up toward game action when spring training was canceled after having microfracture surgery on his ankle last fall. Before his injury he hit .238/.317/.381 with four home […]

Reggie Lawson Goes Under The Knife

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Reggie Lawson (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. The Friars No. 16 prospect managed just 27 2/3 innings last year in Double-A after dealing with elbow issues and finally succumbed to the knife. The 22-year-old possesses a three-pitch arsenal with upside potential but has been riddled with injuries since his […]