Harrison Bader To See Plenty Of Time In Left Field

The Athletic's Dan Hayes writes that Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader, who is primarily a center fielder and won a Gold Glove at the position in 2021, will see a significant amount of playing time in left field in 2025 in his first year in Minnesota. Bader's last 651 defensive appearances have come in center […]

Wilyer Abreu Under The Weather

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) is sick but should be back on the field soon at spring training. Abreu heads into the 2025 season in Boston as their everyday right fielder against right-handed pitching after hitting .253/.322/.459 with a .781 OPS, 15 home runs, 58 RBI, eight stolen […]

Masataka Yoshida Plans To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Boston Herald's Gabrielle Star reports that Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) said he's planning to be ready for Opening Day in late March. Yoshida has made plenty of contact for the Red Sox in his two seasons with the team, but he's coming off right-shoulder injury and has pretty much become […]

James Wood Dealing With Quadriceps Tendinitis

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that outfielder James Wood (quadriceps) has left-quadriceps tendinitis at camp. The injury doesn't bother Wood when he hits, so he was able to take batting practice on Tuesday and run the bases, but he didn't take part in outfield drills. The Washington Post's Andrew Golden writes that the team […]

Colton Cowser Takes Live Batting Practice On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (hand) was seen taking live batting practice at spring training camp on Tuesday. Cowser had surgery to fix a left-hand fracture in October of last year but he seems fully healthy now and should be 100 percent for Opening Day at the end of March. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder should […]

Zyhir Hope Invited To Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that outfield prospect Zyhir Hope will be in major-league spring training as a non-roster invitee this year. Hope hit .290/.419/.484 with a .903 OPS, nine home runs, 36 RBI, nine stolen bases and 46 runs scored in 61 games in the Arizona Complex League and at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga in […]

Dylan Crews Projected To Hit Second For Nationals

MLB.com's Jessica Camerato projects Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews to hit second in the batting order in 2025, behind leadoff man and shortstop CJ Abrams. Crews, the second overall pick in 2023 out of LSU, has nothing left to prove in the minors. The 22-year-old made his major-league debut late in 2024 and went […]

ATC Projections: Hitter Fantasy Baseball Surprises and Concerns for 2025 Drafts

Using the ATC projections, we have a few ways to find surprising players based on the projection systems. One way is to look at the projected auction values compared to the average draft position and see which players might be value selections. Value is a tricky word since we're (usually) discussing projected value based on […]

What Is Pull%? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Pull%. This article is a deeper dive into Pull% and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how Pull% works including the benefits of pulling fly balls and the downsides of pulling grounders using easy language anybody can understand. We'll […]

Max Kepler Faces Live Pitching

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (knee) was able to face live pitching on Sunday and appears to be past the knee injury that cut his 2024 campaign short. Kepler was shut down from baseball activities after September 1 due to left patellar tendinitis. However, seeing the 32-year-old face live pitching early in spring training suggests […]

Jordan Beck The Leading Candidate For Right Field Job

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck is said to have the inside track for the right field job in 2025, according to manager Bud Black. The former 38th overall draft pick had a successful minor-league career, slashing .284/.380/.509 with 36 home runs and 26 stolen bases in 194 games, but struggled in his major-league debut last […]

Rangers To Monitor Evan Carter Throughout The Season

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant writes that the Texas Rangers plan to monitor outfielder Evan Carter's (back) health throughout the 2025 season after he appeared in only 45 games in 2024 due to chronic back issues. "It's personal to me and we're going to keep it that way. I can't change it. It's a […]

Nick Pratto To Get Outfield Reps This Spring

Kansas City Royals first baseman Nick Pratto, who is out of minor-league options, will get a lot of repetitions in the outfield during spring training this year, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. The Royals want Pratto to increase his versatility in camp since he's out of minor-league options and prove he belongs on the Opening […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (2025)

Spring Training may just be getting near, but fantasy managers in dynasty leagues are always busy. Whether reviewing potential trades, taking stock of prospect depth, or preparing for first-year player drafts, managing future talent is one of the most important aspects of dynasty leagues. Assessing potential value early on in players' careers can be difficult, […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez To Be Delayed With Ankle Sprain

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (ankle) sprained his left ankle last week and will be delayed for a week or two from participating in spring training camp. In addition to his ankle injury, the 21-year-old is recovered from surgery he had on his right thumb last November. The Dominican outfielder has had a problem […]

Alan Roden Could Make Big Impact For Blue Jays This Year

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that outfield prospect Alan Roden has some high expectations in 2025. The 25-year-old former third-round pick of the 2022 MLB draft has been highly touted in the organization among players and executives. "He's just done so much to put himself in a position to move through the […]

Home Run (HR) Risers for Fantasy Baseball - September Power Surgers

If a player's final stat line for the year is ho-hum or their team doesn't make it to the playoffs, a strong September could go overlooked or forgotten when it comes time to draft fantasy teams the following season. This can lead managers to miss out on potential breakout candidates and/or players who will significantly […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash and Trade For - Dynasty League Targets (2025)

Unlike your typical fantasy baseball league, a dynasty league requires planning for the present and future. The overall goal is to foster a team capable of consistent success over the long term. With that in mind, having current superstars on your roster is imperative, but so is remembering how Father Time is undefeated. Thus, you […]

Angels To Try Tim Anderson In The Outfield

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said that the team is planning to try shortstop Tim Anderson in the outfield later in spring training. With Zach Neto (shoulder) a candidate to open the 2025 season on the injured after having right-shoulder surgery last November, Anderson could open the year as the Angels' primary shortstop, although […]

Jasson Dominguez Could Hit Leadoff For Yankees

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch projects outfielder Jasson Dominguez to start in left field and bat leadoff for the New York Yankees on Opening Day in 2025. The Yankees could turn to Dominguez as the table-setter this year after they used seven players in the leadoff spot in 2024 -- mostly shortstop Anthony Volpe, who had 76 […]

Jakob Marsee Battling Oblique Strain

MLB.com's Christina De Nicola reports that Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee (oblique) is in a rehab progression at spring training as he deals with a lower level right-oblique strain. Oblique injuries can be tricky, but the good news is that Marsee's doesn't appear to be very serious. Still, the 23-year-old could be held out […]

Jesus Sanchez Dealing With Elbow Inflammation But Cleared For Full Hitting

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (elbow) is recovering from right-elbow inflammation but has been cleared for full hitting activities and is in the final stages of a throwing program at spring training. It's a minor concern for Sanchez and the Marlins early in camp. Barring a setback with his elbow, the 27-year-old outfielder should be […]

Edmundo Sosa Could Play Outfield

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 […]

Kyle Schwarber Could Hit Third Or Fourth In 2025

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 […]

Jo Adell, Mickey Moniak The Options In Center Field For Angels

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 […]

Mike Trout Moving To Right Field

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 […]

Jarred Kelenic Played Through Injuries Last Season

According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic played through several injuries last season. Toscano noted that the outfielder battled an oblique, wrist, and foot injury during the season. Kelenic said that none were "serious" and were just the result of the long season. Earlier in the offseason, it was reported […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers at Each Position for 2025 Drafts

With spring training just a few weeks away, fantasy baseball managers everywhere are getting set for a new season. One part of that preparation includes identifying fantasy baseball sleepers lurking in the later rounds of drafts. The beauty of a good sleeper is that there is the potential for a big payoff while minimizing draft […]

Dalton Rushing Getting Opportunities At First Base

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing was getting reps at first base on Sunday. Ardaya noted that while the team wants Rushing to focus on developing behind the plate, they are keeping all options open. Manager Dave Roberts also expressed that it is still "TBD" how much […]

Connor Joe Likely To Platoon In Left Field

San Diego Padres outfielder Connor Joe is likely to be stuck in a platoon situation to begin the season. Right now, the expectation is that Joe and Jason Heyward are going to split time in left field. The Padres are attempting to fill the vacant spot left by Jurickson Profar, so this is the route […]