Jorge Soler Expected To Hit At Top Of Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is expected to hit near the top of the batting order during the 2025 season. Manager Ron Washington said he believes Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, and Soler will be the top three hitters in the lineup. This is an interesting development given Soler isn't your typical top-of-the-order player. This […]

Trent Grisham Held Back By Hamstring Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) is currently behind schedule due to injury, according to manager Aaron Boone. The organization didn't comment on the severity of the issue, so fantasy managers will need to check back for that information. For now, Grisham is day-to-day and will just get a late start to spring training […]

Mike Trout Working On Plan To Stay Healthy

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) hasn't played more than 119 games in a single season since 2019. Last season, Trout only managed to play in 29 contests before tearing his meniscus in his left knee. Trout obviously isn't getting any younger and these major injuries are certainly taking a toll on his body. […]

MLB Power Rankings: Top Philadelphia Phillies Prospects (2025)

The Philadelphia Phillies are always in contention mode. General manager Dave Dombrowski loves to trade prospects for win-now pieces, meaning this farm system will likely be strong. But there is plenty of talent to like at the top, especially with Andrew Painter. Today, we will cover the Philadelphia Phillies' top 10 prospects heading into the […]

Sean Bouchard Full Healthy Entering Spring Training

According to MLB.com, Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (hand) underwent surgery on his hamate bone in November but is fully healthy entering spring training. Bouchard did not miss time late in the season, but it is unknown if this injury affected his performance. Last season, Bouchard appeared in just 31 games for the Rockies and […]

Sam Hilliard To Compete For Starting Role

According to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post, Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard is expected to have a spot on the Opening Day roster but will have to compete for a starting role in one of the corner outfield spots. Currently, he is penciled in as the backup to Brenton Doyle in center field, but […]

Starling Marte, Jesse Winker Set To Platoon At Designated Hitter

According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, New York Mets outfielders Starling Marte and Jesse Winker are set to platoon at the designated hitter spot to open the season. Castillo noted that Marte could see occasional starts in right field. As a result, Marte will be on the short side of the platoon, given that he […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Draft Targets (2025)

It’s a new year, football titles have been won, and pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training shortly. It’s time to get into fantasy baseball mode. Some of us fanatics — or obsessive fantasy gamers if you aren’t feeling charitable — have been drafting for 2025 since November (ok, maybe even October, but keep […]

Overvalued Fantasy Baseball ADPs - Players To Consider Avoiding in 2025 Drafts

Fantasy baseball players shouldn't wait until the weeks before their draft to prepare. Winning preparation starts in the offseason. It's understandable to take a break, but hopefully not for too long. Participating in and seeing external results of early offseason mock drafts -- or the industry pundits who gather for regulation leagues that start the […]

Dodgers Sign Eddie Rosario To Minor-League Deal

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a minor-league contract. Rosario spent time with the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves during the 2024 campaign. However, he had the worst season of his 10-year MLB career as he held a .175/.215/.36 slash line. He hit just […]

Riley Greene Hopes To Improve Availability

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene emphasized improving his diet and exercise plan during the offseason to increase his playing time in the upcoming season. Last season, Greene was able to play in a career-high 137 contests, but he has his eye on an even more significant workload in 2025. […]

Cubs Unlikely To Extend Kyle Tucker

According to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are unlikely to extend outfielder Kyle Tucker. Mooney noted that even though the Cubs were unsuccessful in their pursuit of third baseman Alex Bregman, the team's next moves are expected to be "very modest." In addition, the team is aware that Tucker will likely explore […]

Christian Yelich Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is in camp and said that his rehab from back surgery is on schedule. Yelich added that there's no reason to think that he won't be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder had a microdiscectomy to fix a herniated disc in his lower back […]

Mid-Round Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets in 2025

Welcome officially to the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Fantasy baseball managers are gearing up for another exciting season in MLB, but first we’ll focus on crushing your drafts. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff's Favorite Picks and Roster Strategies

Mock drafts are an excellent draft-prep tool that simulates the feeling of being in the draft room. In a mock draft, you can test different strategies and experience the ebbs and flows of a fantasy draft. You can put your rankings to the test and see where your must-have players are being drafted.  However, not […]

Brice Matthews, Zach Dezenzo, Cam Smith Seeing Time At New Positions

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros prospects Brice Matthews, Zach Dezenzo, and Cam Smith will get opportunities at new positions during spring training. Matthews, who is primarily a shortstop, will see time at the keystone. Dezenzo, who has played primarily in the infield, will see starts at left and right field. In […]

Corbin Carroll Fine After Getting Hit By Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll appears to have avoided any serious injuries after a incident earlier on Friday. The speedy outfielder was reportedly hit by a pitch while taking batting practice. Whenever that happens there is always immediate concern of injury, but Carroll appears to be fine. Carroll was reportedly playing catch later in the […]

Marco Luciano Moving To Corner-Outfield Spot

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin said that infielder Marco Luciano will play a corner-outfield spot in spring training. Luciano admitted on Friday that he felt "totally lost" in the batter's box last year and said he wasn't ready mentally for winter ball and wanted to concentrate on getting in shape first and foremost. The […]

Zach Neto Expected To Hit Fifth Or Sixth

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said on Friday that he expects outfielder Mike Trout, designated hitter Jorge Soler and outfielder Taylor Ward being his top three hitters in some order during the 2025 regular season. It's also possible that one of the trio will bat in the cleanup spot. Shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder), meanwhile, […]

Brandon Nimmo Feeling Good

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (foot) said his left foot is feeling good and that he's running at 91 percent, according to Newsday's Tim Healey. Nimmo said last month that his left foot was still bothering him and that he dealt with plantar fasciitis for much of the 2024 season. However, the 31-year-old is […]

Oscar Mercado Invited To Spring Training

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Friday that outfielder Oscar Mercado and infielder Christian Arroyo will be in major-league spring training camp as non-roster invites. Mercado didn't appear at all in the major leagues last year and hit .222/.308/.405 with a .713 OPS, 12 home runs, 50 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 51 runs scored in […]

George Valera To Run This Week, Resume Swinging Soon

Cleveland Guardians outfielder George Valera (knee) is 19 weeks removed from surgery on his right knee patellar tendon and has been able to successfully add throwing and hitting to his rehab progression. He is taking soft toss and is throwing out to 75 feet. Valera is expected to begin running on the field this week […]

Eli White To Work As Infielder This Spring

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Justin Tuscano reports that Atlanta Braves outfielder Eli White, who is out of minor-league options, will spend most of spring training working in the infield to give him a chance to display his versatility. If White can impress the coaching staff on the dirt in camp, it will give him a much […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Won't Play In Spring Games, Could Run Less In 2025

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said that outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) won't play in any spring training games but might serve as the designated hitter in some games on the backfields. There has been no discussion of Acuna DHing at all during the regular season once he comes off the injured list, and […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Hitter Values for Steals - September Speed Surgers

With the rule changes in 2023, MLB teams as a whole and certain players in particular have been more apt to swipe a bag. Here, we'll take an in-depth look at three hitters who took a step forward in their speed numbers in September, hoping to provide us with a glimpse of what 2025 could […]

Tigers Sign David Hensley To Minor-League Contract

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Detroit Tigers have signed infielder/outfielder David Hensley to a minor-league contract. This contract includes an invitation to spring training. Over the past three seasons, Hensley has seen limited playing time in the major leagues. Last summer, Hensley appeared in 23 games for the Miami Marlins. During this small […]

White Sox Agree To Terms With Joey Gallo

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, the Chicago White Sox have signed free-agent first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Gallo spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Washington Nationals. Across 76 games in D.C., Gallo posted a .161/.277/.336 line with 10 home runs and nine doubles. […]

Blue Jays Expecting Daulton Varsho To Miss Time

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is hitting and throwing up to 90 feet, but manager John Schneider said the team is operating as if Varsho will miss time. However, the Jays aren't "putting anything past him." The 28-year-old will more than likely open the 2025 regular season on the injured list after undergoing […]

Heston Kjerstad A Front-Runner For Opening Day Roster Spot

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias sees outfielder Heston Kjerstad as a front-runner for an Opening Day roster spot this year. "He's has earned the right to get at-bats in the corner outfield and at designated hitter, especially against right-handed pitchers," Elias said. Anthony Santander left in free agency, but the O's added outfielders Tyler […]

Jung Hoo Lee Could Hit Third, LaMonte Wade Jr. At Leadoff?

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin said that the team is toying with the idea of using outfielder Jung Hoo Lee in the third spot in the batting order in 2025 as he returns from a season-ending shoulder injury. First baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. is also healthy, and the Giants like his on-base skills at […]