Mike Yastrzemski Scratched Tuesday With Right Knee Soreness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (knee), who was expected to start in center field against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, was a late scratch due to right knee soreness. Manager Gabe Kapler said that the Giants are not overly concerned and are simply proceeding cautiously with Yastrzemski. Bryce Johnson started in Yastrzemski's place. […]

Teoscar Hernandez Returns To Lineup Tuesday And Homers

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (back) returned to the lineup in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Guardians. Batting third and playing right field, Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a strikeout. The newly-acquired outfielder was scratched from Sunday's Cactus League lineup with back soreness but looked just fine in Tuesday's game. Seeing […]

George Valera Leaves Early Tuesday With Wrist Injury

Cleveland Guardians outfielder George Valera (hand, wrist) fouled a ball off in the team's Cactus League game on Tuesday and immediately dropped his bat and grabbed his right hand/wrist in pain. Valera was then removed from the game. It didn't look good, and it's especially worrisome for the 22-year-old after he needed surgery on the […]

Jurickson Profar To Play In World Baseball Classic

Free-agent outfielder Jurickson Profar will play for Team Netherlands in the 2023 World Baseball Classic despite remaining on the open market. Profar could attract more interest before the 2023 regular season if he plays well in the tournament. The 30-year-old switch-hitter also has plenty of experience in the infield, but he was mostly an outfield […]

Ramon Laureano Scratched With Groin Tightness

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (groin) was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup with left groin tightness, according to the team. It doesn't sound as though Laureano's injury is very serious, but we'll keep a close eye on him this week. The 28-year-old will remain an outfield regular for the A's in 2023, giving him […]

Dominic Smith Fine After Being Hit By Pitch

Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (quadriceps) said he's fine after being hit by a pitch on the outside of his right quad just above his knee in a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Smith said he would have fought to stay in the game if it was in the […]

Mookie Betts, Chris Taylor Could See Time In Middle Infield

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said outfielder Mookie Betts playing more second base this season is being discussed. Roberts also said that outfielder Chris Taylor will start a throwing program in order to play more shortstop this year after the news that Gavin Lux (knee) will miss the entire 2023 season due to a […]

Yordan Alvarez Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) "should definitely be back for Opening Day." "We feel totally confident that he'll be in games sometime midway through (spring training)," Brown said. Alvarez has been unable to swing a bat in spring training due to renewed left hand soreness, which was […]

Druw Jones On Track In His Rehab

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Druw Jones (shoulder) is making steady progress from shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready at or near the start of the minor-league season, according to general manager Mike Hazen. Jones suffered a torn posterior labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder last July. He's been hitting since January, and the […]

X-Rays Negative For Anthony Santander

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (knee) said his left knee is fine after getting hit by a pitch in Grapefruit League action on Monday, and X-rays also came back negative. He will return to the team's spring lineup on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is officially considered day-to-day with a bruised knee. Santander had a career-high 33 […]

No Timetable For Seiya Suzuki

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) has been diagnosed with a moderate left oblique strain, according to the team. There is currently no timetable for his return to game action this spring. Suzuki has already pulled out of the 2023 World Baseball classic as a result, and he might not be ready for Opening Day, […]

Outfield Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Spring Training is flying and we're off to the races with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. It's time to […]

Kris Bryant Homers In Cactus League Game Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant looked good at the plate in Monday's 7-3 win over the A's, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk. The 31-year-old served as the designated hitter in the game, but will likely play left field during the regular season. This is encouraging for both the Rockies and […]

Jordan Luplow Dealing With Oblique Soreness

The Athletic's David O'Brien reported Monday that Atlanta Braves outfielder Jordan Luplow (oblique) has been slowed by oblique soreness early in spring camp. The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Braves this off-season. While he is a strong defensive player, Luplow slashed just .176/.274/.361 with 11 home runs, 28 RBI, and five steals in […]

Trey Mancini, Patrick Wisdom The Main Right Field Backups

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said Monday that Trey Mancini and Patrick Wisdom (groin) are "the first guys that come to mind" as fill-ins for right field if Seiya Suzuki (oblique) ends up having to miss time with a left oblique injury. Mancini, who was signed this off-season, has played outfield throughout his career in […]

Seiya Suzuki Withdraws From World Baseball Classic

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) officially withdrew from the World Baseball Classic Monday, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. The 28-year-old received tests on Sunday for a left oblique injury and more should be known Tuesday. While this news sounds discouraging, it may simply be that Suzuki and the Cubs want to be cautious so that […]

Julio Rodriguez Avoids Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez ran into the outfield wall while attempting to make a leaping catch during Monday's game. The 22-year-old said he jammed his arm into his ribs and knocked the wind out of him. Despite that, Rodriguez stayed in the game and told reporters he is fine going forward. Fantasy managers can […]

Juan Soto Expected To Play On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is expected to get back into the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Bob Melvin. The left-handed slugger was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to a calf issue. It appears the organization is being extremely cautious with it being this early into Spring Training. This […]

Mike Trout Feels The Urgency In 2023

Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout entered spring training feeling healthy, and he also senses the urgency for the organization with two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani set to become a free agent after the 2023 season. "This has got to be the year," Trout said. "It's got to be." Trout dealt with back issues last […]

Anthony Santander Day-To-Day With Knee Contusion

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (knee) left the Grapefruit League game early on Monday after he was hit in the left knee/shin area by a pitch in the sixth inning. Santander was able to get up and walk off the field under his own power, but he will not finish the game. He's officially being […]

Eduardo Escobar Could Play Left Field Tuesday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that third baseman Eduardo Escobar might play left field in a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday. The Mets are preparing Escobar in the outfield because Team Venezuela might use him in the outfield in this year's World Baseball Classic. The 34-year-old veteran is unlikely to see any time […]

Luis Gonzalez Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a lower back strain, according to the club. It's a tough break for Gonzalez, who also dealt with back issues in 2022. With the 27-year-old having to rehab in the early portions of the 2023 season, there's a […]

Juan Soto Scratched Monday With Calf Tightness

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) was scratched from Monday's Cactus League game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with left calf tightness. David Dahl will now bat second and start in center field for the Padres, while Taylor Kohlwey will bat seventh and start in left field. The Padres are probably just being cautious […]

Teoscar Hernandez Expected To Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (back) is expected to be back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Tuesday after he was scratched from the spring lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals due to back soreness. The move appears to have just been a precaution early in camp games. For now, the 30-year-old […]

Brandon Nimmo Being Eased In

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is healthy, but he's taking a slow progression in spring training by design and expects to make his Grapefruit League debut toward the end of this week. He took swings during live batting practice on a back field on Sunday. The Mets are just being cautious with their 29-year-old […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. will serve as the designated hitter in his Cactus League debut on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Bob Melvin. Tatis didn't play at all in 2022 due to a fractured wrist and an 80-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. He […]

Points Leagues: Outfielders to Underperform Fantasy Baseball ADP in 2023

As Spring training begins to pick up steam, it’s also an impending sign of fantasy baseball draft season. And what spot is more important in fantasy baseball than the outfield? Some of the game's best offensive talents man one of the outfield spots. True fantasy baseball difference-makers like Mookie Betts, Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, Julio […]

Teoscar Hernandez Scratched Sunday With Back Soreness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (back) was scratched from Sunday's Spring Training game against the Kansas City Royals due to back soreness. Although manager Scott Servais noted that the injury is not of major concern, Hernandez could return to the lineup by Monday. The 30-year-old was one of the biggest offseason acquisitions for Seattle after […]

Eddie Rosario Has Resolved Vision Issues

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario has fixed his vision issues that have plagued him over the last few seasons. The left-handed slugger underwent laser eye surgery in order to repair his vision problems. Since then, Rosario has said he's doing well and the coaching staff has been impressed with Rosario during camp. It sounds like […]

Andrew Benintendi To Make Team Debut On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut with his new team on Monday. The left-hander slugger has been a full participant during the early stages in camp. He signed a five-year $75 million contract over the offseason. Benintendi earned that contract after hitting .304/.373/.399 with five homers 51 […]