Clayton Kershaw To Make Spring Debut Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Although Kershaw has dealt with his share of injuries in recent seasons, he's been healthy in spring training, although the Dodgers haven't been in a hurry to get him into Cactus League games. The […]

Tommy Kahnle, Lou Trivino To Begin On Injured List

New York Yankees relief pitchers Tommy Kahnle (biceps) and Lou Trivino (elbow) will begin the 2023 season on the injured list, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Kahnle is dealing with biceps tendinitis at camp, which is also something he dealt with in 2018. The 33-year-old right-hander could end up missing the first month of […]

Yandy Diaz To Play First Base On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said corner infielder Yandy Diaz (hip) will play first base in a Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Atlanta Braves after missing some time in camp with a hip-flexor injury. The 31-year-old has missed almost a week of spring training action, but he'll be back in action this […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Likely To Face Live Pitching Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) took some ground balls and hit again on Thursday, and he'll likely face live pitching on Friday and go from there. The good news is that he's feeling good, according to manager John Schneider. The Blue Jays are taking things slowly in camp with the 23-year-old […]

Carlos Rodon Won't Start Season On Time

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) is dealing with a mild forearm strain and won't throw for the next seven to 10 days, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Rodon will not be ready for the start of the 2023 regular season and will begin on the injured list. It's not what the Yankees […]

Patrick Sandoval (SP, LAA) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 200 CURRENT ADP: ~215 overall ANALYSIS: Although Sandoval's strikeout rate dropped from his 25.9% rate in 2021, his whiff rate remained in the 76th percentile (29.5%), and he managed a career-high 31.8% chase rate. He’s always had trouble with command, but he likely won’t do worse than his 9.4% mark due […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 9th, 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 9th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Michael Massey Day-To-Day With Ankle Contusion

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (ankle) is being listed as day-to-day after leaving Wednesday night's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox with an ankle contusion. Massey fouled a ball off his foot and was removed from the game as a precaution. The 24-year-old should be just fine for Opening Day later […]

Jason Heyward Expected To Make Opening Day Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I think it's a safe bet" that outfielder Jason Heyward will be on the Opening Day roster, which was expected all along. Heyward's chances of making the roster out of spring training greatly increased when Chris Taylor was forced into infield duties when Gavin Lux (knee) went down […]

Shohei Ohtani To Pitch Game 1 For Team Japan

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani will open the 2023 World Baseball Classic and start for Team Japan on Thursday in Tokyo against Team China. The two-way Japanese star had his best year on the mound in 2022, going 15-9 with a career-best 2.33 ERA (2.40 FIP), 1.01 WHIP and career-high 33.2 percent strikeout rate […]

Andrew Painter Could Avoid Surgery; Bailey Falter Rising

The Philadelphia Phillies offered no new information on Wednesday on the severity of top pitching prospect Andrew Painter's tender right elbow, but multiple sources said that nobody has been told that he needs surgery. Another source said that "time is what is needed" for Painter to recover. With Painter ailing, left-hander Bailey Falter has a […]

Nestor Cortes To Throw One More BP Session

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) will throw one more live batting practice session before making his Grapefruit League debut, and manager Aaron Boone said Cortes has been throwing the ball well. Cortes got through a three-inning simulated game on Wednesday and looked good. The 28-year-old southpaw is getting close to game action, and […]

Victor Robles Day-To-Day With Knee Contusion

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) was diagnosed with a left knee contusion after having to be carted off the field in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game, according to manager Dave Martinez. Robles bruised his kneecap when he ran into a pipe behind the outfield wall. He's considered day-to-day for now and is expected to be […]

Jacob deGrom Could Make Spring Debut On Monday

If everything goes well, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) could make his Cactus League debut as early as Monday. deGrom suffered from left side tightness early in spring training and has been brought along slowly, but he sat in the upper-90s during a 35-pitch live batting practice session on Wednesday and looked good. […]

Mitch White To Throw Live BP Friday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Mitch White (shoulder) is set to throw live batting practice on Friday. He recently threw a 43-pitch bullpen and may even throw a few innings in spring training if all goes according to plan. White suffered a shoulder impingement over the offseason and is slowly ramping things up to become a […]

Robert Stephenson Throws Bullpen Session

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Robert Stephenson (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has been coping with right elbow discomfort and hasn't made an appearance in spring training. The Pirates are hoping for him to throw one more bullpen session before re-evaluating him. Stephenson spent his 2022 campaign with the Pirates and Colorado Rockies. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Off To Slow Start In Spring

San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling out of sync in the early going of spring training. Tatis is coming off surgeries on his wrist and shoulder, which could be the cause of his struggles. Due to his PED suspension, he isn't eligible to return until April 20. The 24-year-old has played in […]

Starling Marte To Make Spring Debut Friday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is on track to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday. Marte underwent core surgery during the offseason, and manager Buck Showalter is taking every precaution to ensure his readiness for the season. Marte was one of the marquee offseason acquisitions made by the Mets before last season. […]

Sean Bouchard Leaves Game With Injury

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (arm) exited Wednesday's game due to a biceps injury. Bouchard was removed in the first inning after experiencing pain in his left bicep during an at-bat. The Rockies are hoping that it is not a concerning matter, and he should return to the lineup soon. The 26-year-old spent four seasons […]

Gavin Lux Has Successful Knee Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux's (knee) surgery on Wednesday "went well," according to manager Dave Roberts. In addition to suffering a torn right ACL in a Cactus League game on Feb. 27, Lux's surgery confirmed the damage to his LCL was "more than a sprain." The 25-year-old will miss the entire 2023 season, so […]

Miguel Vargas Cleared To Swing

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) isn't in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday, but he said his routine is "back to normal." Whenever Vargas returns to the spring lineup, he should be cleared to swing in the game. The Dodgers have kept Vargas in their Cactus League lineups to work on his […]

Tony Gonsolin Could Miss Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin's left ankle is still "tender," according to manager Dave Roberts. However, X-rays came back clean for any fractures. Roberts said he "doesn't feel good" about Gonsolin being ready for Opening Day, but he continues to be listed as day-to-day in spring camp. Gonsolin suffered a sprained ankle doing […]

Daniel Hudson, Yency Almonte Facing Hitters Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitchers Daniel Hudson (ankle, knee) and Yency Almonte (elbow) are scheduled to face live hitters on Wednesday for the first time since spring training started. Hudson suffered a season-ending torn left ACL last June and also had a setback with an ankle injury, which will cause him to open the 2023 […]

Gregory Soto Reports To Camp Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Gregory Soto reported to major-league spring training camp on Wednesday. Soto has been late getting to spring training this year due to visa issues, but he should still have time to get himself ready for Opening Day as he gets set to begin his first year in Philadelphia. The 28-year-old left-hander […]

Felix Bautista, DL Hall To Throw Live BP Next Week

Baltimore Orioles pitchers Felix Bautista (knee, shoulder) and DL Hall (back) are both scheduled to throw live batting practice sessions in camp next week. Hall also threw a side session on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Bautista, who should operate as Baltimore's closer when healthy, is being slowly built up in spring training after complaining of knee […]

Frankie Montas Expects To Pitch This Year

New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) said that he "for sure" expects to pitch for the team in 2023. He doesn't have a target date set yet, and he will resume playing catch in around nine to 10 weeks after having right shoulder surgery on Feb. 21. Perhaps the 29-year-old right-hander will be […]

Adalberto Mondesi Works Out Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) had a good day at spring training on Wednesday while hitting and taking ground balls. Mondesi is expected to increase his workload in the coming days in camp, but he's still not expected to be ready for Opening Day at the end of March. The 27-year-old could bump […]

James Paxton Hopes To Get On A Mound By End Of Week

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) played catch on Wednesday in camp and is hoping to get back on a mound by the end of this week. In his Grapefruit League debut last Friday, Paxton suffered a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, which is expected to cause him to miss Opening Day. The 34-year-old […]

Brayan Bello, Garrett Whitlock To Throw Live BP Saturday

Boston Red Sox pitchers Brayan Bello (forearm) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) will throw live batting practice sessions in spring training on Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox are taking it slow with Bello after he started having soreness in his right forearm in mid-February. The 23-year-old has a bright future in Boston, […]

Justin Turner Could Miss Two Weeks

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face) will get the stitches out of his face in around two weeks, so it's too early to say if he'll be ready for Opening Day. Turner was hit by a pitch in Grapefruit League play earlier this week, but even if he's not ready for the […]