Cubs Option Owen Caissie To Triple-A

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday as the team made the first round of roster cuts. Although Caissie is one of the Cubs' top prospects, it wasn't surprising to see him get sent down since the Cubs are currently set in the outfield with Ian Happ, Kyle Tucker, and […]

Joey Loperfido Could Return On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (neck/back) is expected to go through a full workout on Thursday and could return to the starting lineup on Friday. Loperfido avoided a serious injury on Tuesday when he collided into the center field wall. Loperfido did not have any concussion symptoms and is not expected to miss any […]

Oneil Cruz Recovering From Illness

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (illness) is progressing slower during camp due to an illness. Manager Derek Shelton noted that the 26-year-old reported to camp sick, and as a result, the team is opting to exercise caution as he ramps up his activity. The young outfielder has only appeared in one spring game so far […]

Stuart Fairchild Back From Thumb Surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild (thumb) made another start in center field on Wednesday in a Cactus League game against the Los Angeles Angels. It's Fairchild's third game of the spring -- he went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in his first two contests -- since having surgery on his right thumb late last season. The […]

Heliot Ramos Hits In Batting Cages Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) hit off the tee and soft toss in the batting cages at camp on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Ramos was originally scheduled to resume swinging on Thursday after dealing with a sore oblique early in spring training. It's a good sign that the […]

11 Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball

The term "sleeper" has become a bit overused in fantasy baseball. Too often I see players who go earlier in drafts categorized as a sleeper, but you won't find that in this article. I'm digging deeper to bring you my fantasy baseball sleepers. In this article, you will find a mix of hitters and pitchers, […]

Brandon Nimmo Expected To Make Grapefruit League Debut Soon

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (foot) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut soon, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Nimmo has been delayed in spring training this year after playing through plantar fasciitis in his left foot for the majority of last season. However, the 31-year-old said he's feeling much better now and […]

Starling Marte To Take Live Batting Practice In Early March

MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) will begin taking live batting practice early in March on the back fields in camp. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with knee soreness since last summer, although the Mets remain confident he'll be good to go for Opening Day in late March. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Back In Camp

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) is back in camp after missing a few days while battling the flu, according to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. Tatis will likely have a light day on Wednesday as he builds back up, according to manager Mike Shildt. It' unclear when the 26-year-old will make his Cactus League […]

Aaron Judge To Hit Second In 2025

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Foul Territory on Wednesday that he's planning to return outfielder Aaron Judge to the No. 2 spot in the lineup this year. Boone explains that it makes sense with the Yankees' lineup being left-handed heavy, especially with outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) currently sidelined. The skipper said […]

Jonatan Clase Could Play In Games This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonatan Clase (hamstring) has been running and could play in Grapefruit League games by the weekend, according to manager John Schneider. Clase is working his way through a sore hamstring, but it's a minor issue and should not be a factor at all by Opening Day in late March. The 22-year-old […]

Anthony Santander Away Due To Visa Issues

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson reports that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander has been away from camp while sorting out visa issues. However, Santander will be back in Dunedin on Wednesday night and is expected to play in a Grapefruit League game on Friday, according to manager John Schneider. The Blue Jays' offseason acquisition initially reported […]

Jose Altuve To Make Left Field Debut On Friday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is set to make his spring training debut in left field on Friday when the team takes on the St. Louis Cardinals in a Grapefruit League game. Altuve has been working regularly in left field in camp and is primed to make the move to the outfield on a […]

Wyatt Langford Resumes Light Baseball Activities

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) has resumed light baseball activities at camp and said he's "feeling great," according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. Langford threw and ran the bases on Wednesday. It's great news for Langford, who suffered a mild oblique strain in spring training last week. There's still plenty of time […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Xavier Isaac

The X-rays on Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac (shoulder) came back negative. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that Isaac should resume hitting in the "next few days" and will "work back into throwing." Isaac has begun to see work in the outfield during camp. However, he felt soreness in […]

Zac Veen Showing Speed In Cactus League

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen has enjoyed an impressive start to spring training. During his first five games in the Cactus League, the 23-year-old has gone 4-for-13 with two doubles, one home run, four RBI, and three stolen bases. He has only struck out once and held a strong 1.049 OPS. The former ninth […]

Edmundo Sosa Could Have Increased Role In Outfield

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa could have an increased role in the outfield. Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that with outfielder Weston Wilson (oblique) sidelined, the Phillies could turn to Sosa. Throughout the early part of camp, Sosa has been doing work with the outfielders but has only made three big league starts […]

Five Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Value Picks (2025)

Outfield is usually a position of depth in fantasy baseball drafts. That's not to say you should ignore the position until the later rounds. The fact that 10 of the top 20 players going in drafts (according to NFBC) are outfield-eligible shows how many top names there are at the position. Even if you don't […]

Joey Loperfido Does Not Have Concussion Symptoms

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (head/neck) does not have concussion symptoms. Loperfido is instead dealing with upper back and neck discomfort. He is expected to undergo more testing on Wednesday. The 25-year-old sustained this injury during Tuesday's Cactus League contest when he crashed head-first into the outfield wall. However, it appears that Loperfido avoided […]

Corbin Carroll Adjusting His Swing

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has adjusted his swing. The young outfielder has modified his positioning in the batter's box. He began to make this adjustment during the second half of last season and focused on refining it during the winter. The 24-year-old already saw significant improvements when he made the modification last season and […]

Jackson Chourio To See Time In Center Field

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is expected to see time in center field during the 2025 campaign. Chourio received the starting nod in center field during Tuesday's spring training contest and will likely continue to see starts during the spring. If the budding star performs well during the rest of camp, fantasy managers should expect […]

Parker Meadows Dealing With Upper-Arm Inflammation

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) complained of right upper-arm inflammation during his last Grapefruit League game on Saturday and is currently being treated daily and will be re-evaluated for baseball activities later this week. Meadows should be considered day-to-day, and he could get back into spring training games early next week if he resumes […]

Dairon Blanco Undergoing MRI Exam

Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (Achilles) had an X-ray on Monday that showed nothing concerning regarding his right-Achilles soreness, but he is getting an MRI exam on Tuesday as a precaution. The 31-year-old was scratched from Monday's Cactus League lineup against the Athletics and should be considered day-to-day for now in camp. When healthy, […]

Wilyer Abreu Still Not Doing Baseball Activities

Mass Live's Christopher Smith reports that Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) continues to deal with a viral gastrointestinal illness and hasn't resumed baseball activities in camp. "He can work out. He cannot do baseball activities yet," manager Alex Cora said Tuesday. Abreu won a Gold Glove in the outfield and finished sixth in […]

Joey Loperfido Leaves Game After Crashing Into The Wall

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (head, neck) left Tuesday's Grapefruit League game early against the St. Louis Cardinals with an apparent head/neck injury after crashing into the center-field wall awkwardly. Loperfido got up holding the back of his head/neck area and left the game after manager John Schneider and team trainers came out to […]

Luke Raley Scratched On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (undisclosed) was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup for undisclosed reasons against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tyler Locklear replaced Raley in the starting lineup and is batting fifth and playing first base. We'll post an update on Raley if he was scratched due to an injury. The 30-year-old left-handed […]

James Wood Could DH On Thursday

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that if everything goes according to plan, outfielder James Wood (quadriceps) could serve as the designated hitter in a Grapefruit League game on Thursday. The Nationals have held Wood out of Grapefruit League games early in spring training as a precaution due to left-quad tendonitis, but it looks like […]

Shawn Dubin, Pedro Leon Dealing With Injuries

Houston Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin (shoulder) and outfielder Pedro Leon (knee) are both dealing with injuries in camp, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Dubin has right-shoulder inflammation and has been shut down in spring training, while Leon has a Grade 1 MCL strain in his knee and will be out for a while. Dubin probably […]

Jose Altuve To Play Left Field In A Game Later This Week

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will play in his first Grapefruit League game in left field later this week. Even though the Astros didn't re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman, it appears that the team plans on playing Altuve quite a bit in left field in 2025, which should open […]

Jarren Duran Back In Grapefruit League Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (calf) is starting in left field and batting leadoff in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves. Duran was scratched from Sunday's spring training game on Sunday, and the team's game on Monday was rained out. The 28-year-old is back in there now, though, after dealing with a […]