Heliot Ramos Makes Spring Debut

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) made his spring training debut on Tuesday. Ramos went 0-for-2 at the plate with a walk. Ramos was dealing with a minor oblique injury during the start of camp. However, seeing him make his debut in left field suggests he is past this injury and will not face […]

Kelvin Caceres Assigned To Minor-League Camp

The Los Angeles Angels have assigned right-handed pitcher Kelvin Caceres (lat) to minor-league camp. Caceres was invited to the major-league camp as a non-roster invite. However, he is still recovering from the season-ending lat injury he sustained last March. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he currently holds an unclear timeline. Last […]

Edgardo Henriquez Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Edgardo Henriquez (foot) will not be ready for Opening Day. The right-handed pitcher was wearing a walking boot in the clubhouse after suffering a metatarsal injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he could return to action relatively early in the 2025 campaign. Last season, Henriquez made […]

Sean Reid-Foley Placed On Waivers

The New York Mets have placed right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley on waivers. Reid-Foley signed a one-year contract with the Mets earlier in the offseason to avoid arbitration. Last season, the 29-year-old was enjoying a strong start to his 2024 campaign as he held a 1.66 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP through 21 2/3 innings. He […]

Yency Almonte Signs Minor-League Deal With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are signing right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte to a minor-league contract. Almonte spent the 2024 campaign with the Cubs and will reunite with his former club. Last season, Almonte logged 15 2/3 innings of work with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He tallied 20 strikeouts but held a high 11.9 percent […]

Shane Bieber Progressing In Throwing Program

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, threw his fifth bullpen session of camp on Tuesday and has progressed to throwing five days a week in addition to extending his throwing distance out to 135 feet. Bieber is making good progress and is on schedule in his recovery from […]

Kendall Graveman Dealing With Back Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman (back) is undergoing imaging after complaining of tightness in his back while throwing a bullpen session over the weekend. The results of Graveman's MRI exam will determine how much time he'll need to miss, and the 34-year-old veteran could certainly be in danger of missing Opening Day at the […]

Royals Have Shown Interest In Starling Marte

The New York Post's Joel Sherman writes that the Kansas City Royals made a push to acquire outfielder Starling Marte from the New York Mets in the winter, but the two sides couldn't come to an agreement after the Mets asked for a reliever such as Hunter Harvey or Angel Zerpa. While Marte remains with […]

Stone Garrett Staying With Nationals

Washington Nationals outfielder Stone Garrett cleared waivers on Tuesday and has been outrighted to Triple-A Rochester after he was designated for assignment last week. Garrett fractured his ankle in August of 2023 and was still recovering from the injury early in 2024. The 29-year-old former eighth-round pick by the Miami Marlins in 2014 ended up […]

Jordan Walker Leaves Early Tuesday With Knee Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (knee) left Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals due to pain in his left knee, according to the team. Walker will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Jupiter, Fla., to determine the cause and severity of the injury. The 22-year-old departed after just one at-bat and […]

Brett Harris Dealing With Oblique Strain

Athletics third baseman Brett Harris (oblique) is dealing with a left-oblique strain at camp, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. It's why Harris hasn't played in a Cactus League game since last Wednesday. Although this injury won't necessarily prevent the 26-year-old from being ready on Opening Day later this month, it could hamper his chances of […]

Ken Waldichuk Starting Bullpen Progression

MLB.com's Martin Gallegos reports that Athletics left-handed reliever Ken Waldichuk (elbow) has been cleared to start a bullpen progression in camp. Waldichuk is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and an internal-brace procedure that he had in May of last year. If the 27-year-old southpaw can avoid any setbacks in his recovery from […]

Brady Basso Shut Down With Shoulder Strain

Athletics left-hander Brady Basso (shoulder) has been shut down in camp due to a left-shoulder strain, and there's no timetable for his return at this time. Basso was most likely ticketed to start the 2025 season at Triple-A Las Vegas this year anyway, but now it looks like he'll be opening the year on the […]

Pete Alonso Refines His Swing Mechanics

After a substandard season in 2024, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso worked hard in the offseason to figure out why his swing got "out of control" in the regular season, per The Athletic's Will Sammon. Co-hitting coach Eric Chavez said Alonso learned the importance of his hips as a power source. Alonso has […]

Triston Casas Scratched With Illness

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (illness) was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a stomach bug that continues to make its way through the team this spring. Casas is under the weather now, but we'd expect him to be feeling good enough to return to spring training […]

Chase DeLauter To Miss 8-12 Weeks After Surgery For Sports Hernia

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Tuesday that outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hernia) had surgery this morning to fix a bilateral core-muscle injury (sports hernia) and will miss anywhere from eight to 12 weeks. DeLauter was seen by Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia on Monday for an injury that DeLauter sustained doing defensive work in camp […]

Ji Hwan Bae Back In Grapefruit League Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ji Hwan Bae (hand) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and is starting in left field and batting leadoff. Bae suffered a jammed right ring finger in the spring training game on Sunday while sliding into third base and was given the day off […]

Jeimer Candelario Having His Tooth Pulled

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jeimer Candelario (tooth) has been out early this week at camp because of a painful wisdom tooth. Candelario missed early work on Monday for an appointment with a dentist and is returning on Tuesday to have the tooth pulled. Barring a complication with his mouth, the 31-year-old veteran should be back in […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Back In Cactus League Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (hamstring) is back in Tuesday's Cactus League lineup against the San Diego Padres, starting in center field and batting seventh. Right-hamstring tightness caused Crow-Armstrong to be scratched from Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it obviously wasn't a very serious concern since he's back in the lineup a day […]

Taylor Ward, Luis Rengifo Expect To Return Soon

The Athletic's Sam Blum reports that both Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (knee) and infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) said they are fine and expect to return to the Cactus League lineup in a day or so. Ward and Rengifo were both recently scratched from spring training action due to minor injuries -- Ward is […]

Adolis Garcia Scratched With Oblique Issue, Going For MRI

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League game after complaining of a left-oblique issue, and he will head for an MRI exam. It could just be a minor oblique issue, but even if it is, it could put Garcia's availability for Opening Day later this month in question. The 32-year-old […]

Pitchers Under $10 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our 2025 fantasy baseball auction draft values article, targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. Be sure to also read about other $10, $5 and $1 values from our fantasy baseball auction draft values series. In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the […]

Richard Fitts, Quinn Priester Could Be Battling For Fifth Rotation Spot

If Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) starts the year on the injured list, right-handers Richard Fitts or Quinn Priester are real possibilities to open the 2025 regular season in the No. 5 starting rotation spot for Boston, according to MLB.com's Ian Browne. Bello could miss his first two turns through the rotation to […]

Rafael Devers Not Ready To Make Spring Debut On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulders) doesn't feel up to speed at the plate during live batting practice sessions and will not make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Ian Browne. Devers has asked manager Alex Cora for a little more time. Although Devers wants to stay at third base […]

Manny Machado Back In Cactus League Action On Tuesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (back) is back at third base and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday for the split-squad Cactus League game against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Machado was scratched from a spring training game a week ago due to some back tightness, but after resting up, he's feeling better and […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: AL Central Edition - Later Round Value Picks

With spring training games underway, fantasy baseball draft season will begin to kick into full gear. To get fully prepared for your drafts, be sure to check out each article in this series about fantasy baseball sleepers and draft values in the mid-to-late rounds. In this piece, we will analyze five players -- one from […]

Michael McGreevy Sharp In Spring Debut

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Michael McGreevy tossed two shutout frames in his spring debut. The right-hander did not allow a baserunner and tallied two strikeouts. The 24-year-old is currently competing for a spot at the back-end of the St. Louis rotation. Last season, McGreevy received a brief taste of the majors and performed […]

Catcher Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: March Updates Include Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo

Over the years, there has been a rise in offensive production from the catcher position, but not at the level of the old days of Mike Piazza and Pudge Rodriguez. In dynasty leagues, is it worth a high investment in catchers? Find out with our MLB team's catcher dynasty fantasy baseball rankings, updated as of […]

Kumar Rocker Continues To Struggle In Spring Training

Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker struggled in his second outing of spring training. He was given the starting nod but was only able to log an inning of work as he served up four earned runs to the Milwaukee Brewers. In his first outing, he also allowed four runs. The 25-year-old entered camp […]

Third Base (3B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to today's third base fantasy baseball draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. It's an exciting time for baseball fans, as Opening Day is around the corner. RotoBaller continues to provide late-round draft picks that could pay off and provide league-winning upside, and we are back with more fantasy […]