Nick Lodolo Will Open 2026 on the Injured List Due to Finger Ailment

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) will open 2026 on the injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, per Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Lodolo enjoyed a breakout season in 2025, posting a 9-8 record with a 3.33 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 156 strikeouts across 156 2/3 innings (28 […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Agrees to Six-Year, $115 Million Extension with the Cubs

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Chicago Cubs extension agreement with outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is worth $115 million over six years and will start in 2027. Passan also notes that the deal does not include a club option, allowing Crow-Armstrong to hit free agency ahead of his age-31 season in 2033. The 24-year-old enjoyed a […]

Vaughn Grissom Placed on the 10-Day Injured List to Open 2026

The Los Angeles Angels have placed second baseman Vaughn Grissom (hand) on the 10-day Injured List to open 2026, per Jack Janes of The Sporting Tribune. Janes reports that Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said Grissom is "progressing well" from the hand injury he suffered in a Cactus League game in mid-March. Grissom spent all of […]

Red Sox Planning to Platoon Marcelo Mayer at Second Base

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team will mix-and-match platoon partners this season for left-handed hitting infielder Marcelo Mayer, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. While Mayer will serve as the team's primary second baseman to start the year, it appears as though veteran infielders Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio will both be used […]

Harrison Bader Returns to Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is back in center field and will bat in the two-hole for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Sultanes de Monterrey, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. It's the first time that Bader will play in a game this spring since last Friday due to left-hamstring […]

Nasim Nunez Locked in as Nationals Second Baseman

With Luis Garcia Jr. moving to first base full-time in 2026, Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez is locked in as the team's starting second baseman to begin the year, according to MLB.com's Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie. Nunez is a former Rule 5 draft pick who has never seen consistent playing time. The 25-year-old former […]

Rockies Send Seth Halvorsen to Triple-A

Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed on Tuesday that the team optioned right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. The move means that right-hander Victor Vodnik will most likely open the 2026 season as the favorite for saves in the Rockies' bullpen. Halvorsen led Colorado in 2025 […]

Marlins Sign Austin Slater to Big-League Deal

The Miami Marlins, who are dealing with a rash of injuries to their outfielders, are signing free-agent outfielder Austin Slater to an undisclosed one-year big-league deal on Tuesday, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. Slater became a free agent last week after opting out of his deal with the Detroit Tigers. The 33-year-old veteran […]

Francisco Lindor Likely to be Ready for Opening Day

MLB.com reports that New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (hand), who is recovering from a stress reaction in his left hamate bone, is likely to be ready for Opening Day on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lindor made his Grapefruit League debut in spring training on March 15, which was 4 1/2 weeks after he […]

Gerrit Cole Goes 1 2/3 Innings in Second Spring Start

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) threw 17 of his 26 pitches for strikes in 1 2/3 innings on Tuesday in his second outing of spring training, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Cole threw a scoreless frame in his spring debut last week against the Boston Red Sox as he makes […]

Nick Lodolo Plays Light Catch, Status for Opening Day Still TBD

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) played light catch in camp on Tuesday for "maybe 15-20 throws," according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Lodolo said he doesn't know what the plan will be going into Opening Day on Thursday, and that the team is "working on it." He said the blister issue on […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Cements Himself as Nationals First Baseman

MLB.com's Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie write that Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. "all but cemented" himself as the team's starting first baseman this spring, even though he hit just .128 (5-for-39) with a homer, three RBI, one steal, one walk, and nine strikeouts in 14 Grapefruit League games. The 25-year-old left-handed hitter will […]

Tyler Freeman to Start the Year on the Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder/first baseman Tyler Freeman (back) will start the 2026 regular season on the 10-day injured list due to lower-back inflammation, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. Freeman dealt with back issues this spring, and the setback he had last week means he won't be ready for Opening Day this week. The […]

Jace Jung Optioned to Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned infield prospect Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. For now, Jung will operate as third base depth for the Tigers in the minors. The 25-year-old former 12th overall pick in 2022 out of Texas Tech has played in 55 total big-league games […]

Bubba Chandler Carrying Some Momentum Into 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler appears set to open the season in the team's starting rotation, though no official confirmation has been made yet by the team. Right now, RosterResource projects the Pirates' top-ranked pitching prospect as the team's No. 3 starter. The right-hander didn't have the cleanest of springs, but looked sharp his […]

Wenceel Perez Starting at Triple-A

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez will open the 2026 season at Triple-A Toledo, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Perez is the odd man out for the Opening Day roster after infield prospect Kevin McGonigle made the team out of spring training. With the 26-year-old starting the season on the farm, fantasy […]

Aidan Miller Still Dealing With Back Issue

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller (back) likely won't be ready for Opening Day at Triple-A Lehigh Valley due to an ongoing back issue. The Phils' top-ranked prospect dealt with a back injury late last year that prevented him from participating in the Arizona Fall League, and it has lingered into 2026, resulting in Miller […]

Ketel Marte Scratched With Soreness, "No Concern" for Opening Day

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that second baseman Ketel Marte was scratched from Tuesday's exhibition game against the Cleveland Guardians due to soreness, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. There is "no concern" about Marte's status for Opening Day on Thursday. Ildemaro Vargas is starting at the keystone on Tuesday against Cleveland with […]

Kevin Alvarez to Start 2026 With Single-A Fayetteville

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kevin Alvarez will begin the season with Single-A Fayetteville, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The Astros' top-ranked prospect was part of the 2025 international signing class and performed well in the Dominican Summer League last year as a 17-year-old, recording a .301/.419/.455 slash line with a 23:19 BB:K in 47 games […]

Jamie Arnold Ticketed for Double-A Midland to Begin 2026

Athletics pitching prospect Jamie Arnold will begin the season at Double-A, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The Athletics' first-round pick in the 2025 Draft (11th overall) did not debut professionally last season after being selected, so this will be his first taste of pro ball. The left-hander was invited to big league camp this spring, […]

Luis Gil to Begin the Year in the Minors

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will start the 2026 campaign in the minors to stay built up until the team needs a fifth starter, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. Despite Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Carlos Rodon (elbow) not being ready for the start of the regular season, the 27-year-old Gil […]

Gage Jump Will Head to Triple-A Las Vegas to Start 2026

Athletics pitching prospect Gage Jump will begin the season at Triple-A Las Vegas, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The Athletics' third-ranked prospect made a good impression this spring, allowing just two earned runs in 9 2/3 innings of work (1.86 ERA), with a 1.24 WHIP and a 7:3 K:BB, but has yet to pitch above […]

Lazaro Montes Will Begin 2026 at Double-A

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes will begin the season at Double-A Arkansas, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The Mariners' fourth-ranked prospect played nearly half of his games in 2025 there after starting the season at High-A. The powerful left-handed hitter blasted 32 home runs in '25, 14 of which came in 64 games at […]

Matt McLain Returns to Tuesday's Action

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (illness) is back at second base and is batting second in the team's exhibition game on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. McLain caught a bug going around the team's clubhouse and was held out of Monday's exhibition game. The 26-year-old former […]

Daylen Lile Projected to Start in Right Field for Nationals

MLB.com's Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie have Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile starting in right field for the team going into the 2026 regular season this week. Lile will get the nod next to left fielder James Wood and center fielder Jacob Young after the team surprisingly optioned Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester at the […]

Keibert Ruiz Projected to be Nationals Starting Catcher

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is projected to be the team's primary catcher entering the 2026 regular season, according to Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com. This was the expectation after the Nats optioned prospect Harry Ford to Triple-A Rochester to get him more consistent reps to begin the season. The team's No. 3 […]

Reynaldo Lopez's Mechanical Tweak Leads to More Velocity

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez made some mechanical tweaks and showed improved velocity during his bullpen session in camp on Tuesday, according to Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Lopez was last seen averaging 89 mph on his fastball in his final Grapefruit League appearance. The 32-year-old veteran averaged 95 mph on his heater when […]

Roki Sasaki to Stick in Rotation Despite Spring Struggles

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Roki Sasaki will remain in the starting rotation to begin the 2026 season despite his struggles on the mound this spring, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Sasaki had an ugly outing on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels, surrendering five runs on six walks […]

Kevin McGonigle Makes Tigers Opening Day Roster

The Detroit Tigers announced on Tuesday that shortstop prospect Kevin McGonigle has made the Opening Day roster. Not only has McGonigle won an Opening Day roster spot, but he's expected to open the 2026 campaign as the team's starting shortstop after hitting .250 (10-for-40) with two home runs, two doubles, a triple, six RBI, eight […]

Nick Martinez's Season Debut Pushed Back Due to Hamstring Issue

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nick Martinez (hamstring) will have his first start of the 2026 season pushed back to Game 4 due to a minor hamstring issue, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Right-hander Joe Boyle will now start the second game of the season for the Rays, with Ryan Pepiot (hip) […]