Ernie Clement Exits After Being Hit By Pitch

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement (face) exited Monday's spring training contest early after getting hit by a pitch in the face. Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet noted that the infielder has lip lacerations and contusions. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he will likely be held out of action for some […]

Wilyer Abreu Swinging A Bat, Still Questionable For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) has begun swinging a bat but remains questionable for Opening Day. Abreu is up to "40 swings" and has begun playing catch but manager Alex Cora is not guaranteeing he will be ready in time for the season opener. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during […]

Sebastian Walcott Assigned To Minor-League Camp

Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott has been assigned to the minor-league camp. Walcott is considered not only the top prospect in the Texas system but one of the best in the sport. Through his brief taste of spring training, he went 4-for-8 at the plate with a home run and three doubles. The 18-year-old […]

Austin Slater Has Left Oblique Strain

Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Slater (oblique) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup due to a left oblique strain. Fantasy managers should expect the 32-year-old to be sidelined for a few games. The team has not provided an update regarding the severity of the strain. Earlier in the offseason, the White Sox signed Slater to […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Scratched From Monday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (hamstring) was scratched from Monday's lineup with right hamstring tightness. Maddie Lee of The Sun Times noted that this is a precautionary move. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status during the week in case this injury begins to linger. The former top prospect received his first full look at […]

Brandon Nimmo Has Soreness In Right Knee

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (knee) is dealing with soreness in his right knee. Nimmo has not been in the lineup since Friday but is expected to be cleared to return on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but this injury does not seem to be overly serious. Manager Carlos Mendoza […]

Corbin Carroll Considered Day-To-Day

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (back) is considered day-to-day in camp, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Back tightness caused the Diamondbacks to pull Carroll from Sunday's Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers. The 24-year-old isn't very concerned about the injury, so it sounds as though he could be back in spring action later this […]

Jose Quintana Agrees To One-Year Deal With Brewers

Free-agent left-hander Jose Quintana agreed to an one-year deal worth $4-5 million with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, sources told Francys Romero. Quintana gives the Brewers a left-handed option for their starting rotation in 2025, although it's unclear if he'll be built up enough to start the year in the Opening Day rotation. The 36-year-old […]

Luis Rengifo Scratched With Hamstring Tightness

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) was scratched from Monday's Cactus League lineup against the Colorado Rockies due to hamstring tightness, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher. Infielder Tim Anderson will take over for Rengifo at second base and will bat in the leadoff spot. The Angels likely pulled Rengifo out of […]

Taylor Ward Day-To-Day With Knee Soreness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (knee) is being considered day-to-day at camp while dealing with knee soreness, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher. Ward hasn't played in a Cactus League game since last Friday, although it doesn't appear that he's dealing with a serious injury. Barring a setback with his knee, we'd […]

No Timetable For Parker Meadows' Return

There is no clear timetable for Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows' (arm) return this spring from a nerve issue that he's been dealing with in his right arm, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. According to a doctor, the Tigers must wait for Meadows' musculocutaneous nerve to "wake up," which could take anywhere […]

Jahmai Jones Could Be Dark-Horse Candidate For Opening Day Spot

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen writes that Detroit Tigers designated hitter Jahmai Jones could be a dark-horse candidate to make the Opening Day roster if outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) opens the year on the injured list. Outfielder Ryan Kreidler, who can also play shortstop in a pinch, is another option. However, Jones is a utility player […]

Trey Sweeney Not A Lock To Start At Shortstop

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen doesn't have Detroit Tigers infielder Trey Sweeney as a lock to be the team's starting shortstop on Opening Day in late March. Carrying both Sweeney and Zach McKinstry would make the Tigers extremely left-handed and could force outfielder Kerry Carpenter into the lineup against left-handed pitchers. Stavenhagen projects Sweeney opening the […]

Isaac Paredes Could Hit Second In The Lineup

Houston Astros new third baseman Isaac Paredes could hit second for the Astros this year after going 0-for-2 with a walk out of the No. 2 spot in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals, according to manager Joe Espada. Second baseman/outfielder Jose Altuve will hit in his customary leadoff spot, with Paredes potentially […]

Jose Altuve To Spend Most Of His Time In Left Field

The plan is for Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve to spend most of his time this year in left field, according to manager Joe Espada. "Right now the plan is for him to play the majority of his games in left field, and the days that he plays second base opens the door for […]

Jorge Polanco Making Cactus League Debut On Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (knee) is making his Cactus League debut on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Polanco was held back early in spring training this year after having surgery to six the patellar tendon in his left knee last October. As long as he […]

Jordan Westburg Expected To Return To Spring Action On Wednesday Or Thursday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) is doing full baseball activities in camp on Monday, and manager Brandon Hyde expects Westburg to return to a Grapefruit League game on either Wednesday or Thursday. Westburg experienced lower-back soreness after the team's first game in spring training, causing the Orioles to shut him down as a precaution. […]

Gunnar Henderson Turning A Corner, Feeling A Lot Better

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is feeling the "best he's felt" since leaving last Thursday's Grapefruit League game with right lower-side discomfort, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper said that Henderson has turned a corner. With that said, expect Henderson to resume baseball activities soon and potentially get back into a spring training […]

Orioles To Be Careful With Felix Bautista Early On

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (elbow), who has been cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox, figures to be eased in early on in 2025 after missing all of last year due to Tommy John surgery. "I'm going to be as careful as I possibly can. I […]

Braves Sign Hector Neris To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent right-hander Hector Neris to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes a non-roster invite to big-league spring training. Neris will join the Braves and look to compete for a spot in their Opening Day bullpen, probably as more of a middle-relief option. The 35-year-old veteran does have 107 career saves […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Outfield (OF) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025 - Part 2 (#11-20)

The outfield position is so loaded that you're getting part two of my dynasty fantasy baseball rankings for this position. In this article below, you'll find my 11th through 20th ranked outfielders (from my overall top 500 dynasty rankings). As mentioned in my top 10 dynasty outfield rankings article -- or Part 1 of this outfield […]

Drake Baldwin Could Open Season As Braves Starting Catcher

Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin will have a chance to open the 2025 regular season as the team's starting backstop now that Sean Murphy (rib) will have to miss the next four to six weeks due to a cracked left rib that he suffered when he was hit by a pitch in a Grapefruit […]

Sean Murphy To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Cracked Rib

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (rib) will miss the next four to six weeks due to a cracked left rib, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. As a result, catching prospect Drake Baldwin will have a chance to begin the 2025 regular season as the team's starting backstop. Chadwick Tromp is also on Atlanta's roster at […]

Jacob Melton Assigned To Minor-League Camp

Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton was assigned to minor-league camp. Melton is considered one of the top bats in the Houston system and was approaching his MLB debut. Last season, the former second-round selection received his first extended look at Double-A and even made his Triple-A debut. Across 58 games at Double-A, Melton posted […]

Jackson Jobe Rebounds In Second Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Jackson Jobe tossed three innings of one-run ball in his second spring training start on Sunday. He tallied three strikeouts and allowed two hits with no walks. This was a much-improved outing for Jobe as he served up two runs across his first two innings of spring training. The budding […]

Justin Wrobleski Sharp In Sunday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski tossed three shutout frames on Sunday afternoon against the Athletics. Wrobleski tallied three punchouts and did not allow a baserunner. This was a strong outing for Wrobleski as he is competing for a role on the major league roster. Last season, the 24-year-old made his MLB debut […]

Xavier Isaac Returns To Starting Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac (elbow) returned to the starting lineup on Sunday. Isaac was sidelined during the early part of camp due to soreness in his elbow. The budding star underwent X-rays, and the results came back negative. In this contest, Isaac served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with […]

Josue De Paula Assigned To Minor-League Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula was sent to minor-league camp. De Paula is one of the top bats in the Dodger system. During his time in spring training, De Paula held a stellar .444/.615/.556 with one double and a 3:2 BB:K ratio. Last season, De Paula spent time with Single and High-A. […]

Zyhir Hope Sent To Minor-League Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope was sent to minor-league camp. Hope went 4-for-19 with a double and home run during his brief taste of spring training. He held a 1:6 BB:K ratio. Dynasty managers should expect Hope to compete to begin the season at the High-A level. Last summer, the 20-year-old received his […]

5 Undervalued, Overvalued Outfield Picks for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Welcome RotoBallers to our series about fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on outfielders who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. If you haven't read about the other positions, be sure to check those out. Our fantasy baseball points rankings are also consistently updated to help you dominate your drafts.  The outfield position always has the most […]