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The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas (lat) is dealing with a high-grade lat strain and will be shut down for six to eight weeks. Once he's healthy enough to return, he'll need a full spring-training buildup. It's early bad news for New York's starting rotation and means […]
The Boston Red Sox placed left-hander Patrick Sandoval (elbow) on the 60-day injured list over the weekend to make room on the 40-man roster for third baseman Alex Bregman. Sandoval signed a two-year, $18.25 million deal with the Red Sox in the offseason, but he's unlikely to be ready to make his Boston debut in […]
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers said he will not serve as the designated hitter in 2025 if the team asks him to do so. "Third base is my position. I don't know what [the team's] plans are. I made it clear my desires and whatever happens, we'll see," Devers said. The Red Sox […]
MLB.com's Kennedi Landry projects both Texas Rangers rookie right-handers Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter will be on the outside looking in for starting rotation spots on Opening Day in 2025. As things currently stand with everyone healthy, the Rangers' rotation projects to be headlined by Jacob deGrom, followed by Nathan Eovaldi, Jon Gray, Cody Bradford […]
Texas Rangers right-hander David Buchanan (ankle) suffered a badly sprained left ankle while doing pitchers fielding drills and will miss at least a week in spring training, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Buchanan should have plenty of time to get healthy before Opening Day in late March, but the 35-year-old veteran will […]
The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports that Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson (illness) is dealing with the flu at spring training. Pederson might miss a few days of workouts at camp this week, but the 32-year-old veteran lefty swinger should be back on the field later this week. The former 11th-round pick by […]
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said over the weekend that he'd like to split up right-handers Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola in the starting rotation this year and also do the same with left-handers Cristopher Sanchez and Jesus Luzardo. It could result in an opening-week rotation of Wheeler, Sanchez, Nola, Luzardo and left-hander Ranger Suarez. […]
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa will be tried out in left field during spring training, and "there's a chance" he could also play center field, according to manager Rob Thomson. If Sosa looks good in center, it would give the Phillies another right-handed platoon option against left-handers other than Johan Rojas. "He'd become kind of […]
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has hit leadoff in almost 85 percent of his plate appearances since joining the team, but he could be moved down to third or fourth in the batting order in 2025. If that happens, shortstop Trea Turner would lead off, with first baseman Bryce Harper likely hitting second. Third […]
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (illness) is missing the team's first full-squad spring training workout on Monday because he's under the weather. In addition, shortstop Trea Turner (personal) remains away from the team after his wife recently had a baby. Turner is expected back on the field on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Harper should be […]
With Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) moving to right field on a full-time basis in 2025, it means that Jo Adell and Mickey Moniak will play center field for the team. Moniak has played the position the most, but Adell had a very good year in right field in 2024, and the Angels […]
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) said on Monday that he'll be making the move to play right field in 2025. Trout will still mix in a little as the designated hitter and in center field, but he'll primarily be the Angels' right fielder. It's a move that both Trout and the team have […]
NBA All-Star Weekend has wrapped up, and we have a few days before games begin again. It's never a bad idea to take stock of your players' schedules for the playoff weeks and see if you could still make a few moves to maximize games now or down the road. Depending on your league's settings, […]
According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates right-handed pitcher Dauri Moreta (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Tommy Pham. Moreta underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2024 and is still expected to miss time in the 2025 season. Given that […]
According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, New York Yankee designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) is dealing with a "high level of pain" in both of his elbows. Hoch noted that the slugger has not swung a bat in three-to-four weeks and is "unsure" if he will be ready for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue […]
