Jarred Kelenic To Platoon In Left Field In 2024

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic has been told he will be in a platoon in left field alongside the newly-signed Adam Duvall this upcoming season. Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said earlier in the offseason he was leaning toward playing Kelenic every day in left after acquiring him in a trade from the […]

Adam Duvall Inks One-Year Deal With Braves

Free-agent outfielder Adam Duvall has signed a one-year, $3 million deal to return to the Atlanta Braves. This marks the veteran's third career stint with the Braves after spending parts of four seasons with them from 2018-2021 before returning for 86 games in the 2022 season after being traded to the Marlins in 2021. Most […]

Gavin Williams To Start On Injured List

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (elbow) will start the year on the injured list. He will need another three or four days without throwing before he ramps back up and won't have enough time to build up completely before Opening Day on March 28. Williams had an MRI exam and everything looked good structurally, though, […]

Michael Kopech Moving To The Bullpen

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech is being moved to the bullpen, according to general manager Chris Getz. It doesn't come as a huge surprise after Kopech finished last year pitching in relief for the Pale Hose. However, it's a bit more surprising after Chicago just traded ace Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres […]

Alek Manoah Slowly Improving

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder), who has been dealing with shoulder fatigue in spring training, has been receiving daily treatment while continuing to throw off flat ground to maintain his release point. Behind the scenes, he's doing strengthening and stability exercises, recovery work and cupping to speed up his recovery. If his progress […]

Dominic Smith Recovering From Wrist Surgery

Chicago Cubs first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (wrist) had surgery on Jan. 20 to remove the hamate bone from his right wrist and is still working his way back from the injury this spring as he competes for one of the team's final bench spots. He was taking live batting practice on Jan. 5 when he […]

Anthony Rizzo - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 245 CURRENT ADP: ~255 overall ANALYSIS: New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was having an outstanding 2023 season before suffering a concussion in late May. Rather than hitting the injured list, he played 46 games with post-concussion symptoms and struggled immensely. Overall, his numbers for the year were underwhelming. He […]

Craig Counsell Likes What He's Seen From Michael Busch

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has liked what he's seen from infielder Michael Busch as he tries to get more comfortable with the move to first base with his new team after primarily playing second and third base the previous three years. "I've seen the same thing with Michael at first base as in the […]

Jose Abreu - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 229 CURRENT ADP: ~252 ANALYSIS:  Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu had an abysmal start to the 2023 season. He had a .212 batting average with one home run, 23 RBI, and eight doubles across the first 60 games. Then, something flipped for Abreu. Over the final 81 games, he hit […]

Seiya Suzuki Could Stick In Second Spot In Lineup

The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma points out that Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki has mostly been hitting second in Cactus League games this spring. Suzuki hit all over the lineup during his first two seasons, but in theory, the two-hole could be where he could most help the Cubs. From Aug. 1, Suzuki's 183 wRC+ was […]

Lars Nootbaar Making Progress

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is making progress from his rib fractures. "He feels better every day. He still feels (the ribs) a little bit, but he's progressing. He was able to do some rotational stuff (on Wednesday) and we'll see what the next 4-5 days look like," […]

Sonny Gray Could Pitch In Opening Series

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) threw a full side session in camp on Thursday after straining his right hamstring on March 4. If Gray is able to clear this hurdle, it could put him on a path to pitch in the opening series of the regular season in Los Angeles against the Dodgers […]

Aaron Judge Expected To Hit Friday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he expects outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) to hit in camp on Friday, and if he does, he will be back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Saturday. The 31-year-old All-Star slugger is dealing with soreness in his abdomen/oblique, and he claims it's a byproduct of all […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Ronald Acuna Jr., Aaron Judge, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kyle Schwarber, more

Fantasy baseball draft season is heating up, and Opening Day is just two weeks away. There are several key fantasy hitters on the injury report ahead of the start of the season, so let's take a look at injured studs Ronald Acuna Jr., Aaron Judge, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kyle Schwarber, and more. This is our […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Clubs Third Home Run Of Spring

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-5 on Wednesday in a 19-11 Cactus League win over the Giants. His day at the plate included a home run, two RBI, and three runs scored. The 24-year-old is now batting .292 (7-for-24) with three home runs, eight RBI, and eight runs scored in the spring season. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In Lineup Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is slated to return to Grapefruit League action on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The reigning MVP will serve as the designated hitter and bat in his usual leadoff spot in his first spring game back after he experienced soreness in his right knee last week. Obviously, […]

Tommy Edman Will Begin Season On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) will begin the season on the injured list, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Edman has been recovering from wrist surgery he had in October of last year, but with lingering pain in the wrist, he's yet to make a Grapefruit League appearance. This announcement seemed like it was […]

2025 Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: Top 10 Projected Future Prospects

In the dynasty world, you always have to keep one eye on the present and one eye on the future. We need to be focusing on our team in the present, of course, but also keeping in mind the impact our moves could have on the future. When it comes to prospects, part of that […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Devin Williams, Gerrit Cole, Eury Perez, Kodai Senga, Gavin Williams, and more

Opening Day is just two weeks away, meaning the MLB season will be here before we know it. That also means fantasy baseball drafts are in full force, and as always, injuries are already a challenge in the preseason. Many key hurlers are dealing with bumps and bruises before the season kicks off. Let's take […]

Gavin Williams - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 164 CURRENT ADP: ~184 overall ANALYSIS: Williams made his debut for Cleveland last year after starting the season in Double-A and working his way up to the big leagues in a hurry. He doesn't quite have the velocity of a Bobby Miller, but he still brings it with authority with […]

Steven Wilson Heading To White Sox

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Steven Wilson is expected to go to the Chicago White Sox in the trade that sent starter Dylan Cease to the Padres on Wednesday, according to sources. In addition to Wilson, the Padres also sent pitching prospects Drew Thorpe and Jairo Iriarte and outfielder Samuel Zavala. Wilson, 29, has posted […]

Joel Payamps, Abner Uribe Could Be Candidates For Saves In Milwaukee

With Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (back) expected to miss three months due to stress fractures in his back, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg writes that relievers Joel Payamps and Abner Uribe are among the most obvious early candidates to see save chances for the Brewers until Williams is able to return. There isn't […]

Aaron Judge Dealing With Oblique, Toe Issues

According to sources, New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique, toe) is dealing with an oblique issue, and his toe is still bothering him from last year. However, he is still expected to be ready for Opening Day, but he has been managing some pain in spring training, which is why the Yankees are […]

Devin Williams Expected To Miss Three Months With Stress Fractures

Milwaukee Brewers star closer Devin Williams (back) has two stress fractures in his back and is expected to miss around three months, according to sources. Williams pitched through back soreness last September, but it returned this spring. He will rehab and is expected to return by midseason. The top fantasy closer will now miss at […]

Red Sox Could Consider Using Ceddanne Rafaela At Second Base

Since the start of camp, the Boston Red Sox said they regarded Ceddanne Rafaela as a center fielder only. However, manager Alex Cora on Wednesday sounded ready to at least consider the possibility of using Rafaela at second base. Rafaela is an elite defender at both shortstop and center field, but he hasn't played much […]

Max Muncy To Travel To Korea With Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (illness) will be on the team's charter flight to South Korea for the two-game, season-opening series against the San Diego Padres on March 20-21. Muncy said he lost 10 pounds while fighting a non-COVID virus in the last week, but he's apparently feeling better now and will be ready […]

Kodai Senga Waiting An Extra Week To Resume Throwing

The New York Mets are planning to wait an extra week beyond March 15 (the original target) for right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder) to begin throwing. "But that doesn't mean he's having any setback," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "We want to make sure that before he picks up a baseball he's strong and we're comfortable." The […]

White Sox Land Pitchers Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte From Padres

The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handers Drew Thorpe and Jairo Iriarte from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Dylan Cease, according to a source. The White Sox finally trade Cease away in the midst of their rebuild and land two of San Diego's top-10 prospects in Thorpe (No. 5) and Iriarte […]

Padres Acquire Dylan Cease From White Sox

The San Diego Padres have acquired star right-hander Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox. The 28-year-old's name has been a staple in the rumor mill this offseason with Cease being connected to a number of teams. Ultimately, it's the Padres who have acquired the 2022 AL Cy Young runner-up. Cease worked to a 2.20 […]

Kyle Schwarber Expected To Play Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that he expects outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) to play in the Grapefruit League contest on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox after he was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers as a precaution due to right-groin tightness. "He said he felt fine to play, […]