Tyrone Taylor Hoping To Return In Mid-May

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) will open the regular season on the injured list after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection at the end of February. He is expected to miss at least the first month of the season after dealing with this right elbow injury since last year. Taylor has resumed a throwing program, […]

Adrian Houser Likely To Open On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser (groin) felt a grabbing sensation in his right groin during a March 25 Cactus League outing against the Oakland Athletics, and the Brewers removed him from the game. He visited with head physician Dr. William Raasch on Sunday and is likely to open the season on the injured list. Houser […]

Jeff Hoffman Released By Twins

The Minnesota Twins granted right-hander Jeff Hoffman his release on Tuesday, per an out in his contract. Hoffman throws hard from the right side and was decent in four Grapefruit League relief appearances for the Twins this spring, but he'll be looking for a new opportunity with Opening Day quickly approaching this Thursday. In his […]

Kris Bubic Named Royals Fifth Starter

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic will be the team's No. 5 starter to open the 2023 regular season, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Bubic gets the chance with Daniel Lynch (shoulder) getting injured. The 25-year-old southpaw looked very good this spring, posting a 1.74 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, seven walks and 15 strikeouts in five […]

Sean Doolittle, Tanner Rainey To Continue Rehabbing

Washington Nationals relief pitchers Sean Doolittle (elbow) and Tanner Rainey (elbow) will return to Florida to continue their respective elbow rehabs after the 2023 regular season begins. Doolittle is a little further along than Rainey, who is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. "He's building up strength, he's throwing," manager Dave Martinez said of Doolittle. […]

Hunter Gaddis Expected To Enter Rotation

With Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (shoulder, triceps) starting the year on the injured list, Hunter Gaddis, who is currently stretched out to 70 pitches, is the most likely candidate to take McKenzie's spot in the starting rotation. The Guardians could also choose to start Zach Plesac through the first turn, as he's currently scheduled […]

Josiah Gray To Make Season Debut Saturday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray will start the second game of the season on Saturday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. Gray will look to continue pitching well after allowing only three runs (one earned) on 13 hits while walking two and striking out 14 in five starts over 16 1/3 innings in Grapefruit League play […]

Tigers Release Cesar Hernandez

The Detroit Tigers granted second baseman Cesar Hernandez his release on Tuesday. Hernandez wasn't going to make the team's Opening Day roster, so he asked for and was granted his release after hitting .234 (11-for-47) with seven doubles, four RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in 19 Grapefruit League games with the team […]

James McCann Likely To Open On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann (oblique) missed the final seven games of spring training after feeling soreness in his left oblique in a March 20 Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 32-year-old backstop called the injury "minor," but general manager Mike Elias said it's "likely" that McCann will begin the 2023 season on […]

Mychal Givens Headed To Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (knee) appears headed to the injured list to open the 2023 season, as general manager Mike Elias said the 32-year-old right-hander is running out of time to get ready. Givens tested his injured left knee during a simulated game on Sunday, but he again felt pain and threw only […]

Leody Taveras Out Another Week

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) will miss "maybe a week" as he continues to recover from an oblique injury that has kept him out since March 3. The most likely option to fill in at center field for the Rangers with Taveras on the shelf is Adolis Garcia. In […]

Sergio Romo Officially Retires With Giants

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo officially retired with the team after making one final appearance during a Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Romo pitched in the big leagues for 15 seasons with eight different teams and won three World Series rings. He was originally selected by the Giants in […]

Cristian Pache Won't Be On Opening Day Roster

Oakland Athletics outfielder Cristian Pache, who is out of minor-league options, won't open the year on the team's Opening Day roster, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Brent Rooker and Conner Capel will be on the Opening Day roster. It comes after Pache hit .302 (13-for-43) with a double, two triples, eight RBI, three runs scored […]

Daniel Hudson Could Return In Late April

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) has been frustrated by how slowly he has recovered from an ACL tear he suffered last June, and he didn't appear in a Cactus League game this spring. Hudson will remain at the team's spring training facilities to continue his rehab when the 2023 regular season begins. […]

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The amounts of fantasy players who are participating in Head-to-Head leagues continues to grow, while Rotisserie scoring remains the most enduring and traditional way to play. While the roots of Fantasy Baseball are in the Rotisserie Game, the popularity of Head-to-Head leagues in other sports, especially football, has led to many fantasy types gravitating to […]

Dodgers Targeting Late-April Return For Tony Gonsolin

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) rolled his left ankle while going through drills on a back field at camp on March 6, which will put him on the injured list to begin the 2023 regular season. Gonsolin threw a bullpen session of around 20 to 25 pitches on March 27, and manager […]

5 Third Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

We are in cramming mode as the end of the fantasy baseball draft season rapidly approaches. I have been zooming through the offensive positions, giving you last-minute fantasy baseball sleepers at each spot. In case you missed them, here are my five draft sleepers at other positions as well, so go check that out: First […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 28th, 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 March 28th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daniel Bard Still Off Monday

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard continued to lack control and velocity in Monday's 12-8 Cactus League win over the Brewers. The veteran pitched 2/3 of the eighth inning, striking out two but also allowing a run on two hits and two walks. Bard has not appeared to be the pitcher who earned 34 saves with […]

Blake Sabol Made "Fantastic Impression" This Spring

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Monday that catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol has made a "fantastic impression" with the team this spring, per SF Chronicle's John Shea. The 25-year-old is expected to be one of three catchers on the team's roster, the other two being Joey Bart and Roberto Perez. Sabol does not have any […]

Anthony Rendon On Fire This Spring

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon continued to hit this spring in Monday's 5-4 Cactus League win over the Dodgers. The 32-year-old went 3-for-3 with three singles and a walk. After being one of fantasy baseball's higher-end third baseman for years, Rendon has been a bit of an afterthought from 2021-22 after putting up […]

Tyler Anderson Wraps Up Strong Spring Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson had a decent final spring start in Monday's 5-4 Cactus League win over the Dodgers. Anderson pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits (including two home runs) and a walk with five strikeouts. The outing brought Anderson to a 1.35 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with […]

Miguel Rojas' Two-Strike Approach Leading To Success

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas said Monday that he credits his new two-strike approach to his successful offensive spring. The 34-year-old veteran has slashed .273/.333/.477 with two home runs and five RBI in 44 at-bats. Rojas said, "I used to be really protective with two strikes, now I have a little bit more freedom." […]

Akil Baddoo Optioned To Triple-A Toledo Monday

The Detroit Tigers optioned outfielder Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, among other roster moves. The 24-year-old generated some fantasy buzz after displaying pop and speed potential in 2021, but he slashed just .204/.289/.269 with two home runs, nine RBI, and nine stolen bases in 225 plate appearances last season. He did have an […]

Tigers Acquire Zach McKinstry Monday

The Detroit Tigers acquired utilityman Zach McKinstry Monday from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for relief pitcher Carlos Guzman. The 27-year-old is out of Minor League options, so the Tigers are expected to carry him on their Opening Day roster. Right-handed pitcher Freddy Pacheco (elbow) was recalled from Triple-A Toledo and placed on the 60-day […]

Triston McKenzie Could Be Out Up To Eight Weeks

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie is dealing with a right teres major muscle sprain and will be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks. According to the Guardians, it may be up to eight weeks before McKenzie is able to make his 2023 season debut. It's tough news for Cleveland and fantasy […]

Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree On Three-Year Extension

The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner agreed on a three-year, $35 million contract extension on Monday night, according to sources. The deal buys out one year of free agency, but Hoerner will still hit the open market at 29 years old. Hoerner served as the team's primary shortstop in 2022, but he'll move […]

Joe Musgrove Throws In B Game Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) tossed four innings in a B game in spring training on Monday and threw 65 pitches in the outing. It was a big step for the 30-year-old right-hander, who will open the 2023 regular season on the injured list for the Friars after breaking his big toe […]

Michael Brantley's Timeline Moved Back

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is not expected to make his 2023 season debut until mid-to-late April. Brantley had surgery on his shoulder last September and didn't take part in spring training at all while also missing time with a personal issue. The 35-year-old veteran has been hitting […]

Jose Altuve Could Go On 60-Day Injured List

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Monday that the team could put second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) on the 60-day injured list to begin the 2023 season. Altuve suffered a fractured right thumb in the World Baseball Classic, needed surgery and won't be ready to make his season debut for at least two […]