
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 […]

OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers: On-Base Percentage Leagues (2025)
It's rankings season here at RotoBaller HQ, and we're back with more 2025 fantasy baseball rankings to help prepare you for your drafts. In this article you'll see our 2025 OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings for on-base percentage (OBP) leagues. These OBP rankings include hitters and pitchers for the top 750 players (across all positions). These […]

MLB Power Rankings: Top Atlanta Braves Prospects (2025)
The Atlanta Braves have not had a high-ranking farm system in quite some time. That is okay given how they develop talent and push players aggressively. They also have most of their position players locked up for the foreseeable future. Today, we will cover the Atlanta Braves' top 10 prospects heading into the 2025 season […]

Alexander Canario Seeing Time At First Base
According to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario saw time at first base on Tuesday. The team is exploring several options to serve as the backup behind Michael Busch. Infielders Jon Berti and Vidal Brujan are also expected to see time at first base during the spring. Canario has been […]

Jung Hoo Lee A Full-Go For Spring Training
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin said on Wednesday that outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) is a full-go for spring training. Lee played in just 37 games in 2024 in his first year in the big leagues after injuring his left shoulder and undergoing season-ending labrum surgery in June. Before injuring his shoulder in a […]

Gavin Lux To Move Around The Infield During Spring Training
According to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, Cincinnati Reds infielder Gavin Lux is expected to move around the infield during spring training. Manager Terry Francona noted that the 27-year-old is expected to see time at first, second, and third base, shortstop, and potentially the outfield as well. Last season, Lux spent most of his […]

Matt Vierling Expected To See Time At Third Base And Outfield
According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers third baseman/outfielder Matt Vierling is expected to see time at both third base and outfield during the 2025 campaign. Beck noted that the team has been linked to free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, but given their current roster, Vierling and Jace Jung will share time at the […]

Jerar Encarnacion Should Get Plenty Of Chances In 2025
MLB.com's Maria Guardado writes that San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion should get plenty of chances to stick on the big-league roster in 2025 since he's out of minor-league options, and she even goes as far as to project him as the team's primary designated hitter. Encarnacion hit .248 with a .702 OPS and five […]

Luis Matos A Favorite To Platoon In Right Field
MLB.com's Maria Guardado writes that San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos' impressive stint in winter ball should make him the favorite to serve as Mike Yastrzemski's platoon partner in right field to open the 2025 season. However, the Giants could also take a long look at former infield prospect Marco Luciano, who is expected to […]

Michael Taylor, White Sox Agree To Deal
Free-agent outfielder Michael Taylor and the Chicago White Sox agreed to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Taylor became a free agent last September when he was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now he'll be heading to the American League Central to compete for an Opening Day roster […]

Mike Trout Currently Healthy
MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger writes that Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is currently healthy heading into spring training after having the meniscus in his left knee repaired twice last year. The 33-year-old had a normal offseason, but the Angels have talked about moving him to a corner outfield spot more often to try and […]

Spencer Steer Still Recovering From Shoulder Soreness
The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer reports that Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) is still recovering from the shoulder soreness he dealt with late last year and will likely serve as the designated hitter when Cactus League games kick off in spring training. Steer will eventually work up to returning to the field. It's certainly […]

Christian Yelich Not A Lock To Be Ready For Opening Day
MLB.com's Adam McCalvy writes that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) isn't a lock to be ready for Opening Day in late March after having back surgery last August. When Yelich does make his return, it's a good bet that the Brewers will ease him in as the designated hitter often. The good news is […]

Jarred Kelenic, Bryan De La Cruz Could Platoon In Right Field
Until Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is able to return from a torn left ACL he suffered last year, Jarred Kelenic will be the team's primary right fielder, but MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that Kelenic could platoon with the right-handed-hitting Bryan De La Cruz. Jurickson Profar will start in left, and Michael Harris […]

Jurickson Profar A Candidate To Hit Leadoff For Braves
The Athletic's David O'Brien mentions new outfielder Jurickson Profar as a candidate to hit leadoff for the Atlanta Braves early in 2025 while outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) continues his rehab from a torn ACL suffered last year. Profar isn't as fast as center fielder Michael Harris II, but he did have a .380 on-base […]

Braves Won't Rush Ronald Acuna Jr. Back
The Athletic's David O'Brien writes that the Atlanta Braves will be careful not to rush outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) back this year to avoid a repeat of 2022 when he played with lingering soreness and had diminished power and confidence after he tore his right ACL in July of 2021. Acuna tore his left […]

Vidal Brujan, Alexander Canario, Gage Workman Good Bets For Opening Day Roster
Because of the fact that Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (elbow) isn't a lock for Opening Day in 2025, utility men Vidal Brujan, Alexander Canario and Gage Workman are safe picks for the roster going into spring training, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. The Cubs acquired Brujan from the Miami Marlins this offseason, and […]

Weston Wilson Competing For Second Utility Spot
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/first baseman Weston Wilson will be competing with Kody Clemens and Buddy Kennedy at spring training this year for the second utility job behind infielder Edmundo Sosa, who is a lock for the Opening Day roster, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. If the Phillies are looking for balance on their roster, Wilson might […]

Kris Bryant To See Limited Outfield Opportunities
According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, the Colorado Rockies have focused on ensuring that outfielder Kris Bryant remains healthy during the 2025 season. During the offseason, Bryant focused on improving his flexibility and core strength. Harding noted that the team is exploring several ways to limit his activity, including only putting him in the outfield […]

Evan Carter Could Hit Leadoff For Rangers
The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant writes that outfielder Evan Carter (back) is a candidate to hit leadoff for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Second baseman Marcus Semien has been Texas' primary leadoff guy the last two seasons, but his on-base percentage took a big dip in 2024, and the team could bump him down […]

What Are ATC Projections? Overview, Uses and Unique Features for Fantasy Baseball
As someone who has played fantasy football for a lengthier period than baseball -- the roster size, league depth, and categorical balance still remains challenging in fantasy baseball. The player pool becomes difficult to master and understand, especially as the league and roster size grows. Thankfully, projection systems help give us a baseline of numbers […]

MLB Rookies Who Surged In September - 2025 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Draft Values
There were plenty of rookies who made a strong impact in the majors last year. Players like Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill, and Shota Imanaga were consistent for most of the season. Then, there were players like Jackson Chourio, Luis Gil, and Colton Cowser. All three players had some ups and downs, but they also had […]

Early-Round Fantasy Baseball Busts? Potential Landmines for Drafts (2025)
There's a popular saying in fantasy sports: "You can't win your league with the early draft picks, but you can lose it." To help ensure you're not a victim of that theory, we're going to look at a trio of players being taken in the early rounds who have the potential to hurt your teams. […]

Kike Hernandez Returning To Los Angeles
According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year contract. The 33-year-old will likely return to a super-utility role for the 2025 campaign. Last summer, Hernandez posted a .229/.281/.373 slash line across 126 contests. He tallied 12 home runs with 16 doubles. He saw […]