Mark Canha Joins Brewers On Minor-League Deal

Free-agent veteran outfielder Mark Canha signed a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training on Saturday with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Canha will join an already crowded outfield group in Milwaukee after splitting the 2024 season with the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants. In a […]

Hyeseong Kim To See Work In Center Field

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim is expected to see work in center field during spring training. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic noted that Kim would also continue to see opportunities at second base and shortstop. The team views Kim's speed as a potential positive in center field. He would also provide them with a […]

Wilyer Abreu Still Battling Illness

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) is still ill and unable to take the field. Abreu was able to do some work on Friday, but manager Alex Cora noted, "There's still something there." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but the 25-year-old still has ample time to return to action before Opening […]

Jesus Sanchez Could Be Limited To DH Early In The Season

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (elbow) could be limited to a designated hitter role early in the season. Sanchez has battled elbow inflammation and may not be cleared to see action in the outfield early in the season. However, this injury is not expected to keep him out of action in the batter's box. Fantasy […]

Blake Perkins Suffers Shin Fracture

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (shin) suffered a shin fracture during batting practice. He fouled a pitch off his right leg. Manager Pat Murphy said the outfielder is expected to be sidelined for at least 3-to-4 weeks and may not be able to return to games until May. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Taylor Trammell Strains Calf

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (calf) suffered a right calf strain while running the bases on Friday. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com noted that the outfielder is expected to be sidelined for "a little bit." Trammell was traded to the Astros from the New York Yankees earlier in the offseason in exchange for cash considerations. Last […]

Victor Mesa Jr. Has Tight Hamstring

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Mesa Jr. (hamstring) is dealing with tightness in his right hamstring. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout camp, as he may be in danger of missing time, depending on the severity of the injury. Mesa spent the entire 2024 campaign at Triple-A and does have a path […]

Esteury Ruiz Starting On Saturday

Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is in the starting lineup for their spring opener on Saturday afternoon. Ruiz will cover left field and bat in the six-hole. Ruiz only appeared in 29 contests for the Athletics last season as he was limited by a wrist injury. He ended the campaign on the 60-day injured list. Across […]

Parker Meadows Leading Off In Spring Opener

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows is batting in the leadoff spot in their first spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. Meadows became the team's go-to leadoff hitter during the final stretch of the 2024 campaign and will likely return to this role to open the 2025 season. Meadows held an underwhelming .135/.247/.284 line with a […]

Evan Carter Playing And Leading Off On Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) will cover center field and bat at the top of the order on Saturday afternoon when the Rangers face the San Francisco Giants. The 22-year-old was only able to play in 45 contests last season due to a lingering back injury. However, seeing Carter in the starting lineup in […]

Roman Anthony Returns To Starting Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (elbow) is returning to the starting lineup and is slated to bat second against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old was held out of action on Friday due to a sore elbow. However, seeing him return to the lineup one day after suggests this injury […]

James Wood Sitting Out On Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (quadriceps) is not in the starting lineup for their opening spring training game. The former top prospect has been dealing with left quad tendinitis throughout the week and will be given additional time to recover. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status but should not be overly concerned as he […]

Will Benson Could Open The Season In The Minors

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson could open the season in the minor leagues. Given the depth in the Cincinnati outfield, Benson may be on the outside, given his poor performance in the majors last season. However, manager Terry Francona did note that the 26-year-old will be given opportunities in the spring. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Spencer Steer To Serve As Designated Hitter Early In Spring Training

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) is set to begin spring training games as a designated hitter. Steer has been dealing with a shoulder injury during camp and is set to be eased into action. The 27-year-old is expected to begin throwing soon and could eventually shift to first base if not cleared to play […]

Travis Jankowski Signs Contract With Cubs

Outfielder Travis Jankowski signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs. Jankowski has spent the past two seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers. He won a World Series in Texas during the 2023 campaign. During that season, he held a solid .263/.357/.322 line with 12 doubles, one home run, and 19 stolen bases. However, […]

Akil Baddoo Undergoes Hand Surgery

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (hand) is expected to be out of action for the next few weeks. The left-handed slugger underwent surgery on Thursday to address a hamate fracture in his right hand. The Tigers haven't given an exact timetable, but Baddoo is likely to miss at least a few weeks of action. The […]

Weston Wilson Injures Oblique On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson (oblique) felt something in his oblique while taking swings in the batting cage at camp on Friday morning. The severity of Wilson's injury is unknown, but he'll likely go for testing to determine if he'll need to miss any time in spring training. If it's an oblique injury, the 30-year-old […]

Manuel Margot Joins Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have added free-agent outfielder Manuel Margot on an undisclosed deal, and he was spotted walking through the team's clubhouse at spring training on Friday. Margot was likely added on a minor-league deal to add depth to an already crowded Brewers outfield. The 30-year-old Dominican became a free agent in the offseason when […]

Jonathan India Starting In Left Field In Spring Opener

Kansas City Royals infielder Jonathan India will hit leadoff and start in left field in the team's Cactus League opener on Friday against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. The Royals acquired India from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason in exchange for right-hander Brady Singer. The 28-year-old has never played a position other than […]

Juan Soto To Make Grapefruit League Debut On Saturday

New York Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto will be in the lineup for the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against a Houston Astros split-squad team, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. In addition to Soto, shortstop Francisco Lindor and first baseman Pete Alonso are expected to play. The 26-year-old Soto signed with the Mets on […]

Roman Anthony Scratched With Sore Elbow

The Boston Herald's Gabrielle Starr reports that Boston Red Sox outfielder prospect Roman Anthony (elbow) was scratched from the team's exhibition game on Friday versus Northwestern University after he was hit by a pitch in his right elbow on Thursday. Anthony is a bit sore and will sit out as a precaution early in spring […]

Wyatt Langford To Be Shut Down 5-7 Days With Mild Oblique Strain

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) is dealing with a "mild oblique strain," per manager Bruce Bochy and will be held out of baseball activities for the next five to seven days. Because it's a mild injury and it's early in spring training, the Rangers don't think it will affect Langford's status for Opening Day […]

Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Hitters To Avoid Drafting In 2025 (AL Edition)

Running the same old league formats can get a little boring sometimes, but a fun way to spice them up is by opting for an AL-only league. In these formats, the player pool comprises only players on American League teams. This league format can be a lot of fun, but also anxiety-inducing when you learn […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Later-Round Hitters to Target in Draft and Hold Leagues (2025)

We love the word sleeper in the fantasy world, especially when we can identify ones in the later rounds. Typically, draft-and-hold leagues tend to be 12 to 15 rounds, so in this article we're looking at hitters around pick 300 and beyond. Below we identify later-round hitters to target by looking at skills, projections, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - Infielders To Prioritize for 2025

In this piece, I will identify some of my top fantasy baseball draft targets at each infield position (catcher, first base, second base, shortstop, and third base) and why you should highlight them on your draft board. In my analysis I will explain why each player is a strong choice at their current ADP, provided […]

Aaron Judge To Be Held Out Of Spring Games Until March 1

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Austin Wells will be held out of Grapefruit League games until around March 1, according to manager Aaron Boone. "He played 150, 160 games last year. I don't want to rush him," Boone said. The Yankees are just giving the 32-year-old MVP a little extra time off […]

Spencer Steer To Start Throwing Soon

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that first baseman/outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) "is going to start throwing here fairly soon." Steer dealt with right-shoulder soreness late last season, and it has followed him into the early part of spring training, causing the Reds to play it safe with him early on. Cincy will probably also […]

Adolis Garcia Enters 2025 With New Swing

After a disappointing 2024 campaign, Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia revamped his swing and is gunning for 50 home runs and 100 RBI in 2025. Even during a down year, Garcia had 25 home runs, 85 RBI and 11 stolen bases, but his .224 average and .684 OPS were career-lows. The 31-year-old has worked to […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Alters Stance, Adds Muscle

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela will continue using an altered batting stance in 2025 in which he lowers his hands so that he's connected with his front leg with a small leg kick to help his timing at the plate. A new strength routine in the offseason also […]

Owen Caissie Shut Down With Groin Tightness

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Thursday that outfield prospect Owen Caissie (groin) has been shut down in camp with left-groin tightness. Caissie also had core-muscle surgery over the winter, so this is a concerning development, especially after the Cubs designated outfielder Alexander Canario on Thursday. Per MLB Pipeline, Caissie is baseball's No. 54 […]