Jon Gray Scratched With Back Tightness

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (back) was scratched from his Cactus League start on Friday against the San Francisco Giants with back tightness. The Rangers starter for Friday's spring game is now left-hander Taylor Hearn. We're still early enough in spring training that Gray may not be in danger of missing Opening Day, but […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Departs Early With Sore Knee

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) left Friday's Grapefruit League game early with right knee discomfort. Guerrero singled early in the game and took second base on a throw to home, but his final steps into second base looked awkward. The Blue Jays will likely have an update on Guerrero after the […]

Nick Gordon Leaves Game Early With Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Nick Gordon (undisclosed) was slow to get up after tumbling to the ground during a throw to first base in the Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Boston Red Sox. He walked off the field gingerly with head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta. It's unclear exactly what Gordon's injury is, so check […]

James Paxton Leaves Early With Injury Friday

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (leg) left his Grapefruit League outing on Friday against the Minnesota Twins with two outs in the second inning and was seen flexing his leg. The good news is that the injury didn't appear to be serious, as he walked through the dugout and was giving teammates fist bumps. […]

Shane Baz Expected To Throw In 3-4 Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow) has joined the team in camp and has been progressing well from late-September Tommy John surgery. He expects to start throwing in three to four weeks. The 23-year-old has a bright future for the Rays, but fantasy managers can forget about him in redraft leagues for the 2023 […]

Yandy Diaz Likely Sidelined Into Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hip) is sidelined by a hip flexor injury and likely won't play in a Grapefruit League game until after next Wednesday's off day. Meanwhile, infielder Taylor Walls, who has been out with an oblique strain since before the start of spring training, is "progressing well," according to manager […]

Nick Senzel Hitting In Simulated Game Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) will take a big step on Friday when he hits in a simulated game on the back fields at camp, according to manager David Bell. Senzel has been behind in spring training after having toe surgery in the offseason. If he's unable to get into Cactus League games by […]

Corey Dickerson Has Been Hitting Second

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson has hit in the two-hole in all three of his Grapefruit League games so far, and manager Dave Martinez has praised him as a "professional hitter." There's a chance the Nats keep the 33-year-old veteran near the top of the lineup when regular season games begin at the end of […]

A.J. Puk, Tanner Scott Throwing Off A Mound

Miami Marlins relief pitchers A.J. Puk (groin) and Tanner Scott (biceps) have resumed throwing off a mound in camp on Friday. Puk is dealing with left adductor tightness in spring training after being acquired in a trade from the Oakland Athletics, while Scott is dealing with a left biceps injury. The Marlins aren't naming a […]

Mike Yastrzemski Back In Action Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (knee) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies, starting in center field and batting leadoff. The Giants held Yastrzemski out of the spring lineup the last two days with some minor right knee soreness, but he's back in there for the weekend. In […]

Jorge Soler Could Hit Second This Year

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler hit second in the team's Grapefruit League game on Thursday against the Washington Nationals and went 2-for-3 with his first home run of the spring, and he could remain in the two-hole during the regular season. Soler mostly hit third last year for the Fish, but new manager Skip Schumaker […]

Jose Cisnero Day-To-Day With Illness

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Cisnero (illness) is being listed as day-to-day in camp with a non-COVID illness. Cisnero also dealt with a neck injury earlier in spring training, so he's only made one Grapefruit League appearance to this point. The 33-year-old should be ready to go again in a day or two. He put […]

Michael Brantley Away From The Team

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) is currently away from the team in spring training while dealing with a family matter, according to a team spokesman. Brantley hasn't even made his Grapefruit League debut this spring after having shoulder surgery last August, and it remains to be seen when he'll actually get into a game […]

Ramon Laureano Back In Spring Lineup Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (groin) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, starting in right field and batting third. Laureano missed two spring contests this week with groin tightness, but it obviously wasn't a very serious situation. Injuries have been an issue for the 28-year-old in the […]

Ryan McMahon Playing Second Base Friday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon is starting at second base and batting fifth in the Cactus League game on Friday against the San Francisco Giants, with Elehuris Montero at the hot corner. This could be the plan if Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) is forced to have season-ending surgery after dislocating his shoulder in a game earlier […]

Ethan Salas Living Up To The Hype

San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas, a 16-year-old who signed the biggest deal ($5.6 million) in the international market as the top prospect, is already looking like a superstar on the back fields at spring training. "He's going to star for the Padres as a teenager and he'll be a 10-year All-Star," one scout predicted. […]

Padres Open To Extending Josh Hader

Even after the San Diego Padres gave third baseman Manny Machado a new 11-year, $350 million deal, the team is open to having contract-extension discussions with closer Josh Hader. The Padres are expected to reach out soon to Hader, who will be a free agent after this season. "It's a great place to be, but […]

Padres Open To Extension Discussions With Juan Soto

Even after the San Diego Padres signed third baseman Manny Machado to a new 11-year, $350 million deal, they remain open to contract-extension discussions with star outfielder Juan Soto. Owner Peter Seidler has been shocking the world with his spending in San Diego, and it may not stop. The Padres are expected to reach out […]

Alex Bregman Making Spring Debut Friday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (finger) is making his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Atlanta Braves, starting at third base and batting cleanup. Bregman was held back a bit this spring after fracturing his left index finger in the World Series last year. Barring any setbacks with his finger in spring games, […]

Ben Rosener's Fantasy Baseball Beat: Seiya Suzuki and Brendan Rodgers News Updates

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring Training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with […]

Statcast Pitch Tracking: Using Sabermetrics for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

When you're evaluating a pitcher by Pitch Info on FanGraphs, sometimes you see pitches that don't seem to accomplish anything. If Pitch X is seldom a strike, rarely chased outside of the zone, and not generating whiffs or a favorable batted line against, why doesn't the pitcher scrap it entirely? Some pitchers could improve by […]

Adalberto Mondesi (SS, BOS) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 220 CURRENT ADP: ~235 overall ANALYSIS: This is the way. We may never witness Mondesi’s full potential, but paying pennies here just in case is a slam dunk. Mondesi has only managed 50 games and 190 plate appearances over the last two seasons, but even those slump-infested waters supplied six […]

Logan O'Hoppe (C, LAA) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 215 CURRENT ADP: ~235 overall ANALYSIS: Valuing Logan O'Hoppe and determining if you want to target him in drafts comes down to your general strategy with catchers and if you play in one or two-catcher formats. But regardless, I'm expecting O'Hoppe to hop into fantasy managers' hearts in every format […]

Third Base Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

We’ve made it to some of the top options in the game. Third base has five of the top-22 players in RotoBaller’s dynasty rankings and seven players in the top 50. The power you get from this position could help carry your team in the home run department.   Big boppers are all over the […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 3rd, 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 3rd, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Marco Luciano Takes Batting Practice

San Francisco Giants top infield prospect Marco Luciano (back) has advanced to taking regular batting practice. Luciano suffered a lower back stress fracture during the offseason and is slowly building things back up. He is ranked 22nd on MLB's top-100 prospect list and is expected to be ready for the opening of the Double-A Richmond […]

Aaron Bummer On Track For Opening Day

Chicago White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer (shoulder) is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Bummer arrived at White Sox camp with soreness in his left shoulder and lat area. Bummer was limited to just 32 appearances in 2022 due to similar shoulder soreness. He is on track for a healthy 2023 campaign, which should […]

German Marquez Making Debut Saturday

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (hamstring) is slated to make his spring debut on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. The 28-year-old suffered a minor hamstring injury during conditioning, which caused him to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic. He recently threw a two-inning bullpen session and is ready to make his debut. Marquez is probably […]

DL Hall Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles top pitching prospect DL Hall (back) is unlikely to start out the season in the rotation. Hall has been coping with lower back discomfort and has yet to make his spring training debut. According to the report, Hall has been limited to throwing fastballs in his bullpen sessions but will be cleared to […]

Anthony DeSclafani To Make Spring Debut Friday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will make his Cactus League debut on Friday against the Texas Rangers. DeSclafani sustained multiple ankle injuries over the course of 2022, which culminated in a season-ending surgery to repair a tendon in his right ankle. He made just five starts and posted a 4.95 FIP with 17 […]