Felix Bautista To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista will make his spring debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates after dealing with knee and shoulder issues this spring. Bautista was hampered by a knee injury late in the 2022 season while he underwent a shoulder strengthening program this spring. The 27-year-old took over closing duties for the Orioles […]

Cristian Pache Having Big Spring For A's

Oakland A's center fielder Cristian Pache has come out of the gates hot this spring as he chases down a full-time role for the A's in 2023. Through 10 Cactus League contests, Pache is hitting .417 with a double, two triples and a 1.065 OPS across 24 at-bats. To his credit, the 24-year-old has yet […]

Jake Fraley Enjoys Big Game Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley enjoyed a big day at the plate Saturday as part of an 8-7 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers. Fraley clubbed a fourth-inning two-run home run while he added a double and drove in three runs on the afternoon. The long ball was Fraley's second of the spring, and […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Serving As DH Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (knee) is batting third and serving as the designated hitter in Monday's Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Sean Manaea. Tatis was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a left knee bruise, but obviously it's not a very serious injury. The 24-year-old superstar will be […]

Brett Baty Enjoying Red-Hot Spring

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is raking this spring in his bid for an Opening Day roster spot. Baty has hit one home run with a double on his ledger, but he's also hitting a hefty .458 alongside a 1.177 OPS across 24 spring at-bats. The 23-year-old also has four walks against six […]

A's Option JJ Bleday To Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder JJ Bleday to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Bleday is headed for some more minor-league seasoning to begin the 2023 season, but he'll surely be up with the A's at some point this year. He was acquired from the Miami Marlins in the offseason in the deal that sent left-hander […]

Anthony Volpe Has Been Red-Hot This Spring

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe is doing "everything he needs to do" in the competition for the starting job at shortstop this spring, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Volpe crushed a home run and added a double in Sunday's Grapefruit League game as he continues his push to win the starting job […]

Kodai Senga Throws On Flat Ground Monday

After a couple days of rest, New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (finger) threw off flat ground on Monday morning from around 90 feet. Senga didn't appear to be throwing at maximum effort, but it was a step in the right direction. The Japanese hurler is confident he'll be ready for the start of the […]

Michael Brantley Back At Camp

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (personal, shoulder) is back with the team in spring training on Monday. Brantley was away from the team due to personal reasons, but he has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut while recovering from surgery he had on his right labrum last August. The Astros aren't ruling out Opening […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Throw Again Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will throw for a second time on Monday in the batting cages. It is McCullers' second throwing session in three days as he works to build his way back up after suffering a right forearm strain last month. The 29-year-old right-hander will open the 2023 season on […]

Yandy Diaz Back In The Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (hand) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Miguel Diaz. Diaz is starting at third base and hitting leadoff for the Rays. Diaz was hit on the left hand by a pitch in the spring game on Friday, and this […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Should Return To Lineup In A Few Days

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) should be fine to return to the Grapefruit League lineup in a few days after his baserunning session went well over the weekend. It sounds like the knee worry is almost behind him. Guerrero is dealing with right knee inflammation, but the Blue Jays were taking […]

Reynaldo Lopez (RP, CWS) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 300 CURRENT ADP: ~475 overall ANALYSIS: Once a starter, now a reliever, instant eyeballs emoji from me. You're telling me there is also a great chance that he starts the season in a closer committee with a 32-year-old fresh off a 1.40 WHIP campaign? Let's upgrade that up to the […]

Adbert Alzolay (SP/RP, CHC) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 430 CURRENT ADP: ~500 overall ANALYSIS: There's something about converted starters that really gets my blood pumping. Alzolay had some lofty expectations tied to him as a starter earlier in his career, but unfortunately, those never came to fruition. But there is certainly a silver lining here, as the Cubs […]

A.J. Minter (RP, ATL) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 400 CURRENT ADP: ~540 overall ANALYSIS: Minter already has some really good seasons on his resume, but in 2022, he stepped into great territory. Out of the 16 relievers to make it to the coveted 70-inning club, no one came close to matching Minter's 34.7 K%. He also finished in […]

Jorge Polanco (2B, MIN) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 135 CURRENT ADP: ~150 overall ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco had a disappointing, injury-riddled 2022 season for fantasy managers after a standout 2021 season. The 29-year-old slashed .235/.346/.405 with 16 home runs and 56 RBI in 445 plate appearances while spending time on the injured list with low back tightness […]

3 Potential Second Base Busts For 2023 Fantasy Baseball

In fantasy baseball, second base has been one of the least productive roster spots over these past few years. Outside of Marcus Semien, Jose Altuve, and Ozzie Albies, the position’s production outlook is bleak. With such little depth at the position, fantasy baseball players have no choice but to either reach wildly for one of […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 13th, 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 13th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Starling Marte To Be Re-Evaluated On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (concussion) appears to have avoided serious injury. The concussion test came back negative, so the team plans to re-evaluate him on Monday. The right-handed slugger was hit in the helmet by a pitch during Sunday's spring training contest. Luckily, he left the field under his own power and appears […]

Graham Ashcraft Pulled Early Due To Injury

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (calf) was forced to exit early during Sunday's Cactus League matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander looked sharp during his first two innings. He racked up six strikeouts before he was forced to exit early in the third inning due to a left calf issue. The right-hander […]

James Kaprielian Makes Spring Debut

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) took the mound for the first time this spring on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. The right-hander struck out five batters over one 2/3 innings of work. However, he also walked three batters and allowed one hit as well. Kaprielian looked good as his fastball got up […]

Charlie Blackmon In No Rush To Return

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (back) is improving after sustaining a back injury on Friday. Blackmon was removed in the first inning of Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants, which was ruled as back stiffness. Manager Bud Black added that the Rockies are in no rush to reinstate Blackmon as Opening Day approaches. The 36-year-old is […]

Adrian Morejon Removed From Sunday's Contest

San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) was forced to exit early during Sunday's Cactus League matchup against the Oakland Athletics. The left-hander exited the game due to discomfort in his elbow on his pitching arm. That certainly sounds concerning, but nobody should jump to conclusions. The Padres are likely going to have Morejon undergo […]

Josh Fleming Contending For Rotation Spot

With Tampa Bay Rays incumbent ace Tyler Glasnow (oblique) starting the season on the injured list, southpaw Josh Fleming is making a case to fill the fifth rotation spot. Fleming made three starts last season and molded a 9.26 ERA with 11 strikeouts. The lefty has yet to make more than 11 starts in his three-year career, but he's […]

Ronald Guzman Pulled From Sunday's Game

San Francisco Giants infielder/pitcher Ronald Guzman (forearm) was pulled out of Sunday's Cactus League matchup due to injury. Guzman threw a wild pitch to the backstop and immediately bent down in pain afterwards. Manager Gabe Kapler mentioned that Guzman felt something in his forearm on the final pitch that he threw. The expectation is that […]

Bryan Mata Optioned To Minors

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Bryan Mata has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. The 23-year-old looked fantastic during Grapefruit action this spring. He threw seven scoreless innings with a 1.00 WHIP and six strikeouts. The right-hander made his return to the mound last season after a lengthy absence due to Tommy John surgery. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Return Monday

San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. (knee) is hopeful to return to the lineup on Monday. Tatis was held out of Sunday's action against the Oakland A's after sustaining a knee injury on Saturday. Manager Bob Melvin is expecting the 24-year-old to return tomorrow. Tatis is eligible to return on April 20th but is doing everything […]

Adrian Morejon Leaves With Arm Discomfort

San Diego Padres southpaw Adrian Morejon (arm) exited Sunday's game against the Oakland A's with arm discomfort. Manager Bob Melvin added that the pain ranges from the back of his arm to above his elbow. The Padres hope it is nothing serious and he can return soon. The 24-year-old-year-old is expecting to receive a heavy workload this […]

Ernie Clement Released By The A's

Utility fielder Ernie Clement was released by the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. He was re-assigned to minor league camp on March 5th and sought to fill a role as organizational depth. In 2022, Clement played 63 games with the Cleveland Guardians and posted an appalling .485 OPS through 161 plate appearances. He was then claimed off waivers […]

What Should You Do With The First Pick In 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts?

Fantasy baseball is back! And with a new draft season comes the usual focus on what to do in the early rounds and then lots of mid-to-late-round sleepers, breakout candidates to draft, and busts to avoid. And if you consume any fantasy baseball – or really any fantasy sports content – you have likely heard […]