Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada Expected To Return Friday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and third baseman Yoan Moncada (rib) are expected to return to the team's Cactus League lineup on Friday after playing for Team USA and Team Cuba, respectively, in the World Baseball Classic. Moncada collided with his teammate in the outfield in the semifinal game against Team USA on Sunday, […]

Andrew Vaughn To Play In Minor-League Game Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (back) will play in a minor-league game on Friday. Vaughn has been out of Cactus League action for the last week due to lower back soreness, but as long as he doesn't suffer a setback, he should be ready to go on Opening Day on March 30. The […]

Cubs Reassign Matt Marvis, Kevin Alcantara Thursday

The Chicago Cubs reassigned first baseman Matt Mervis, outfielder Kevin Alcantara, infielder David Bote, pitcher Nick Burdi, outfielder Ben DeLuzio, pitcher Brendon Little, catcher Dom Nunez, pitcher Manuel Rodriguez and pitcher Cam Sanders to minor-league camp on Thursday. The team also optioned outfielder Nelson Velazquez to Triple-A Iowa. Per MLB Pipeline, Alcantara is the team's […]

Carlos Rodon Throws In Bullpen Thursday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) said he threw 15 fastballs in the bullpen on Thursday. He will probably play catch up to 90 feet on Friday and will then throw another bullpen session in a few days while mixing in some breaking pitches. This was Rodon's first time throwing off a mound since […]

Will Smith Back From WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Thursday against right-hander Drey Jameson and the Arizona Diamondbacks after playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Smith is doing the catching and hitting third in the batting order. The 27-year-old served as J.T. Realmuto's backup for the […]

Luis Robert Jr. Returns To Spring Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Sean Manaea after playing for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic. Robert is manning center field and batting second in the lineup. The 25-year-old slugger went 7-for-27 with a double […]

Kenta Maeda Struggling This Spring

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda hasn't had the best results this spring as he attempts to return from Tommy John surgery. In his four Grapefruit League starts, he has a 5.59 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, seven walks and nine strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings of work. Pitchers coming off Tommy John surgery sometimes struggle with […]

Tony Gonsolin To Miss A Few Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin's (ankle) time on the injured list will linger "a few weeks" into the regular season, according to manager Dave Roberts. With Gonsolin injured to begin the 2023 regular season, it will be either Ryan Pepiot or Michael Grove for the last rotation spot, and Roberts said "it's close" […]

Triston Casas Back In Grapefruit League Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (finger) is back in Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Casas is starting at first base and is hitting second in the batting order. Casas spent a couple days on the bench in spring action due to left fifth finger pain, […]

Jed Lowrie Announces Retirement

Second baseman Jed Lowrie announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday, which included three different stints with the Oakland Athletics. Lowrie finishes his 14-year major-league career with a .257/.330/.406 slash line, .736 OPS, 121 home runs, 594 RBI, 590 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 5,196 regular season plate appearances and 1,307 games […]

Brandon Marsh Back In Thursday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (finger) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Joey Wentz. Marsh is manning center field and batting ninth in the order. The 25-year-old missed Wednesday's spring game due to a broken blood vessel in his left middle finger, but the injury […]

ADP Showdown: Pete Alonso vs. Paul Goldschmidt

The 2023 MLB regular season is fast approaching, with exactly one week left to go before the March 30 Opening Day. Plenty of fantasy baseball drafts will take place over the next handful of days, so let's get to some one-on-one analysis. Pete Alonso and Paul Goldschmidt are the top-tier first basemen being taken within […]

Pete Alonso Rejoins Mets Spring Lineup Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has returned from playing in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA and is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander Jared Shuster. Alonso is at first base and is hitting cleanup in the batting order. The 28-year-old slugger was rather […]

Raisel Iglesias To Land On Injured List To Begin Season

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) is dealing with low-grade right shoulder inflammation and will start the 2023 season on the injured list. Iglesias will not throw for the next seven days. Iglesias' injury doesn't sound all that serious, but the Braves will have to adjust the back end of their bullpen early on. For […]

Adam Wainwright To Open Year On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (groin) will begin the season on the injured list with a groin strain, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Wainwright is expected to be out for multiple weeks after getting injured during a workout with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. The 41-year-old's already declining fantasy […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 23rd, 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 23rd, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Seiya Suzuki Takes BP, Runs Bases Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) is making progress as he works his way back from an oblique injury suffered in February. Suzuki was originally thought to be out through the end of the month of April with the injury but he now has a chance to return to the field sooner. Suzuki has ramped […]

Marcus Stroman To Start Opening Day

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman announced on his Twitter account on Wednesday that he will be the team's Opening Day starter in 2023. Stroman will be on the mound at home next Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers to kick off the Cubs' 148th season. In 2022, Stroman posted a 6-7 record, 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, […]

Yu Darvish May Not Start Opening Day For Padres

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish is unlikely to start for his team on Opening Day. Darvish pitched for Japan against Team USA on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic and is unlikely to be ready to take the mound when the regular season begins. The 36-year-old is expected to join the Padres in camp […]

Mike Clevinger Pitched Through Sinus Infection

Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger (illness) was dealing with a sinus infection during Wednesday's start against the Texas Rangers. Clevinger's fastball sat around 92-94 mph and noted that he was missing an "extra gear" throughout his start. Despite the decreased velocity in his fastball, Clevinger tossed five clean innings despite yielding a solo shot […]

Joe Musgrove Throws Simulated Game Wednesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (toe) threw a simulated game on Wednesday. Musgrove suffered a fractured left big toe back on February 27 but he is trending in the right direction as Opening Day approaches. Musgrove reportedly looked good against non-swinging hitters in the appearance, working into the third inning and throwing fastballs, cutters, […]

Jace Peterson Sustains Hand Bruise After HBP On Wednesday

Oakland A's third baseman Jace Peterson (hand) was removed from Wednesday's spring training game after he was hit by a pitch on the hand against the Chicago Cubs. Peterson initially remained in the game but was eventually replaced in the lineup. The team announced later on Wednesday that Peterson had sustained a bruised hand but […]

Jhoan Duran To Throw Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (leg) is slated to throw in Thursday's spring training action against the Toronto Blue Jays. Duran took a liner off of his leg on Sunday but the injury was apparently not serious as he won't miss any time this spring. Duran is expected to play a key role in the […]

Alex Kirilloff To Miss Opening Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will miss the beginning of the 2023 season. Kirilloff was completely derailed in 2022 after dealing with some wrist issues that culminated in season-ending surgery. He has been playing in minor-league spring games, but the Twins aren't ready to take the next step toward his return. Once he feels […]

Kyle Manzardo Sent Down To Minor League Camp

The Tampa Bay Rays reassigned fourth-ranked prospect first baseman Kyle Manzardo to minor league camp. Manzardo's elite control of the strike zone was expectedly on display during spring training as he went 9-for-27 with two home runs and nine RBI across 30 plate appearances. After hitting a surprise 22 home runs last year, it was […]

Jorge Polanco To Miss Beginning Of Season

After missing the last month of the 2022 season, Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (knee) is expected to start the season on the injured list. Polanco was termed with left knee tendentious that sidelined him for a considerable amount of time last season. He hasn't played in spring training yet, and he's doubtful to […]

Jonah Heim To Serve As Primary Catcher

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim is expected to serve as the primary catcher in 2023. Mitch Garver will shadow Heim as the backup, but the Rangers are being cautious considering Garver's injury history. Once Garver was knocked out for the season due to a forearm injury last July, 27-year-old Heim went on an offensive tear. […]

Mitch Garver Ramping Up Action

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (forearm) is ramping up action behind the plate as the season inches closer. Garver is coming off a season-ending forearm surgery last July. He is currently blocked by Jonah Heim who is expected to be the primary backstop this season. Although, the 32-year-old will get many chances once he is […]

Jose Altuve No Baseball Activities For Two Months

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) underwent surgery on Wednesday for his broken thumb. It will be two months before Altuve can even begin baseball activities, so it'll probably be June before he can return to Houston’s lineup. Once Altuve is back to playing, he will be one of the top hitters in the […]

Kyle Hendricks Has Three Bullpen Sessions Lined Up

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) will throw three additional bullpens before progressing to live batting practice. Hendricks threw a 30-pitch session on March 17 and said he now feels like he's in Spring Training mode instead of rehab mode. He isn't someone to target in your drafts right now and will probably only […]