Xander Bogaerts Playing Shortstop In 2025

According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, San Diego Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts is expected to play shortstop during the 2025 season. Last season, Bogaerts logged 85 starts at the keystone and only 20 at shortstop. However, the 32-year-old is expected to return to his primary position this upcoming season. Across 111 contests last season, Bogaerts […]

Garrett Whitlock Entering Spring Training Healthy

According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock (elbow) is expected to have a "regular" spring training. Whitlock underwent season-ending elbow surgery after making just four starts during the 2024 season. Earlier in the offseason, the team noted that Whitlock will pitch primarily out of the bullpen. Whitlock said, "They've […]

Miguel Rojas Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (abdomen) is expected to be ready for Opening Day. The 35-year-old suffered an infection due to the sports hernia surgery he underwent in the offseason. While this setback delayed his offseason program, fantasy managers should expect the veteran to be […]

Porter Hodge Likely To Move To Setup Role

According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Chicago Cubs pitcher Porter Hodge will likely move to the setup role due to the Cubs acquiring Ryan Pressly. Bastian noted that acquiring the longtime Houston closer "offers a solution to their Opening Day closing duties." As a result, fantasy managers should expect Hodge to operate primarily in the […]

Emmet Sheehan Hoping To Start Rehab Games In May

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (elbow) is hoping to start rehab games in May or June. The 25-year-old has been throwing off a mound but still has to progress through many stages of his recovery process before embarking on an assignment. Sheehan was unable to pitch […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Pitch In May

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (shoulder) is targeting to return to the mound in May. When asked about Ohtani's pitching timetable, manager Dave Roberts said that May "sounds about right." Ohtani operated exclusively as a designated hitter during the 2024 season as he was recovering […]

Clayton Kershaw Starts Throwing Progression, Remains In Contact With The Dodgers

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, free-agent starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe) has begun a throwing progression and remains in contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers to "finalize a reunion." Kershaw was only able to log 30 innings last season due to shoulder and toe injuries. Across this small stint, the southpaw posted a […]

Freddie Freeman Starts Swinging, Not Running

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) has begun swinging a bat but has not started running following his ankle surgery. Freeman said that he would not participate in any Cactus League games to start but expects to be ready for their season-opening series in Tokyo. The […]

Tyler Glasnow Throwing Bullpens, Feels Good Heading Into Spring Training

According to Rowan Kavner of FOX Sports, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) has been throwing normally and completed several bullpen sessions in the offseason. The starting pitcher also noted that he feels "as good as I've ever felt." Glasnow said his elbow issue last season was tendinitis and should be expected to […]

Jonathan India Will See Starts In The Outfield During Spring Training

According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, infielder Jonathan India will receive starts in the outfield during spring training. The 28-year-old said that he should also see opportunities at the hot corner. Even though India has never played in the outfield, he expressed, "I'm athletic, and I know I can do it. I'm going to get […]

Slade Cecconi Will Build Up As a Starter

According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi will be built up as a starting pitcher during spring training. Meisel noted that manager Stephen Vogt has "raved" about Cecconi's pure stuff and that he has already been making adjustments to his delivery. Currently, the Guardians have several pitchers with starting experience […]

Jhonkensy Noel, Will Brennan Competing For Role In Right Field

According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, the Cleveland Guardians will likely have a rotating door in right field to start the 2025 season. Bell noted that Jhonkensy Noel and Will Brennan would likely operate in a platoon role to begin the season as they did throughout most of the second half of the 2024 season. […]

Will Benson Reworks His Swing

According to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson has reworked his swing during the offseason. Rosecrans noted that the 26-year-old had done this to give him a better opportunity to earn a role in a crowded outfield. Last season, Benson took a significant step back as he held a .187/.275/.376 […]

Graham Ashcraft Could Be Deployed Out Of The Bullpen

According to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, the Cincinnati Reds may opt to deploy right-handed pitcher Graham Ashcraft out of the bullpen. Rosecrans noted that the team has always viewed Ashcraft as a reliever since he was drafted in the 2019 MLB Draft. However, throughout his three-year MLB career, the right-hander has only seen […]

Carlos Estevez, Lucas Erceg Could Share Closer Role

According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, the Kansas City Royals will not have "defined" bullpen roles at the start of the season. Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro noted that both Carlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg will have opportunities to close at the start of the season. Earlier this week, the Royals signed Estevez to a […]

Garrett Hampson Inks Minor-League Deal With Arizona

According to the team, the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson to a minor-league contract. Hampson will be invited to spring training. Last season, Hampson appeared in 113 games with the Kansas City Royals. The 30-year-old held a .230/.275/.300 line with seven stolen bases. Under the hood, he generated a poor .244 xwOBA and […]

Mets Are "Unlikely" To Trade For Dylan Cease

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets are unlikely to trade for San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Sammon noted that the Padres are looking for major-league talent along with prospects that the Mets may not want to part with. Last offseason, when the Padres traded Juan Soto to the […]

Tigers And Red Sox Emerge As "Co-Favorites" To Land Alex Bregman

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox have emerged as the "co-favorites" to land free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Throughout the offseason, both of these clubs have been at the forefront of discussions about landing the 30-year-old. If Bregman were to sign with Detroit, he would be penciled […]

Cardinals Unable To Find Trade Partner For Nolan Arenado

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the St. Louis Cardinals are not progressing in trade discussions with third baseman Nolan Arenado. Throughout the offseason, the Cardinals have been looking to clear salary, and Arenado's name has been on the trade block. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have been reported to […]

Orioles Designate Emmanuel Rivera For Assignment

According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, the Baltimore Orioles have designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for shortstop Luis Vazquez, who the team acquired from the Chicago Cubs earlier on Friday. Rivera spent most of the 2024 campaign with the Miami Marlins and finished the season with the Orioles. […]

Mets Designate Luis De Los Santos For Assignment

The New York Mets designated infielder Luis De Los Santos for assignment on Friday to clear space on the 40-man roster for infielder Nick Madrigal, who the Mets signed on Friday. De Los Santos was an early offseason acquisition who was expected to battle for a bench job in spring training, but he could be […]

Royals Designate Braden Shewmake For Assignment

The Kansas City Royals designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment on Friday to make room on their 40-man roster for recently-signed right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez, the team announced. Shewmake was also designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox this offseason and could be on the move again before the start of spring training in […]

Orioles Acquire Luis Vazquez From Cubs

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that they acquired infielder Luis Vazquez from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. The 25-year-old Puerto Rican infielder was recently designated for assignment by the Cubs and will now head to the American League as infield depth for Baltimore. Because he has minor-league options remaining, the expectation […]

Royce Lewis Will Play Third Base In 2025

Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said that infielder Royce Lewis will play third base in 2025, but he will also mix in some at second base during spring training. While Lewis will be an option for the Twins at the keystone, it doesn't sound likely that he's going to gain eligibility at […]

William Contreras Avoids Arbitration With Brewers

Catcher William Contreras avoided salary arbitration with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal, according to a source. The deal includes a $12 million club option for the 2026 season with a $100,000 buyout. Earlier this month, the All-Star catcher field for $6.5 million, while the Brewers countered at […]

Mets Showing Interest In Ryan Brasier

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have shown interest in Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ryan Brasier. Earlier this week, Brasier was designated for assignment to open a spot on the roster for Kirby Yates. However, Brasier was very effective last season. Across 28 innings, the 37-year-old posted a 3.54 […]

Mets Have Checked In Yandy Diaz

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have checked in on first baseman Yandy Diaz. Sources have reported that the Mets have shown interest in Diaz earlier this offseason, but the Rays were unwilling to part with the first baseman. However, given this recent report, the Rays may be open to […]

Reds Showing Interest In Pete Alonso

According to Jon Heyman, the Cincinnati Reds could make a run at free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso. Heyman noted that it is a "long shot" for the small market club to sign first baseman, but they could provide Alonso a short-term deal with opt-outs that could reward him, playing in a favorable hitters park. Throughout […]

Padres Would Target Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta If They Trade A Starting Pitcher

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the San Diego Padres would target Jack Flaherty or Nick Pivetta in free agency if they trade Dylan Cease or Michael King. Both Cease and King have been around trade discussions throughout the offseason and have begun to see their market begin to heat up over […]

Mets Offer Mark Canha Non-Guaranteed Contract

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets have offered outfielder Mark Canha a non-guaranteed contract. Canha spent time with the Mets during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, and the team is interested in a reunion. Last season, the 35-year-old spent the 2024 campaign with the Detroit Tigers and San […]