Matt Kemp Looking To Prove He Still Has It

Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Kemp thinks he can still be one of the better hitters in the big leagues despite signing a minor league contract. Kemp has enjoyed hitting at Coors Field in his career with a .327 batting average, 21 home runs and a 1.005 OPS in 86 games. He hit a cycle there... Read More

Prospects To Watch: Flamethrowing Righties and ROY Candidates

Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting and up and coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes... Read More

Hunter Pence Has Foot Pain, Buster Posey Misses Practice

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (foot) took batting practice on Wednesday but wasn't able to run the bases or play the outfield as a precautionary measure because of minor pain in his foot, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Catcher Buster Posey missed another practice Wednesday because of a personal issue that kept him away... Read More

Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore Added To Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals added top prospects Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore to their organizational roster on Wednesday. Jordan Walker and Masyn Winn, the team's top two picks in last month's draft, and outfielder Tre Fletcher, were three of the 12 players the team added. These younger prospects were added to the team's second summer... Read More

Billy Hamilton, Jarlin Garcia Missing From Workouts

San Francisco Giants outfielder Billy Hamilton and pitcher Jarlin Garcia have been missing from the team's early summer camp workouts, and manager Gabe Kapler declined to shed more light on their status. It likely means they are absent for COVID-19-related issues. If they've tested positive, they'll need to return two negative tests within 24 hours... Read More

Frank Schwindel, JaCoby Jones Homer in Scrimmage

Detroit Tigers first baseman Frank Schwindel and outfielder JaCoby Jones each hit a home run in Wednesday's scrimmage. Schwindel displayed flashes of power during spring training, including a two-homer game against the Boston Red Sox. With Miguel Cabrera and C.J. Cron on the roster, there is currently no clear path to playing time for Schwindel.... Read More

Tigers Announce Positive COVID-19 Tests

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila announced on Wednesday that individuals in the organization have tested positive for COVID-19, but no names were released. Avila also said those that tested positive "were isolated, retested, and passed the protocols to permit them to resume baseball activities." The Tigers began summer camp workouts at Comerica Park last... Read More

Mitch Haniger Has Yet To Resume Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has yet to resume any baseball activities while recovering from a second core surgery and a back procedure. The Mariners have told Haniger to "not push it" and to focus on getting healthy. Haniger was already very likely to miss the beginning of the 2020 season, but this news raises... Read More

Clint Frazier Has Plantar Fasciitis

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (foot) has been dealing with plantar fasciitis over the past few months. Manager Aaron Boone expects Frazier to play through the injury, and the outfielder is already able to run and play defense at least. Frazier is unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset regardless of his health... Read More

Orioles Add Ryan Mountcastle, Mason Williams To Player Pool

The Baltimore Orioles announced Wednesday that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and outfielder Mason Williams have been added to the team's player pool, bringing their total to 47 players. Manager Brandon Hyde said they would both be reassigned to secondary camp once it opens. Mountcastle is the only fantasy-relevant player in this news, being one of... Read More

Miguel Andujar Taking Reps At First Base

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar is taking ground balls and throws at first base as he attempts to increase his defensive versatility. Andujar attempted defense at first base early in spring training, but the Yankees decided not to pursue that position for him at the time. With third base and left field clogging... Read More

Giants Add Alexander Canario, Others To Player Pool

The San Francisco Giants announced Wednesday that outfielder Alexander Canario, left-handed pitcher Caleb Barager, and right-handed pitcher Sam Wolff have been added to the team's player pool for summer camp, bringing their total to 59 players. Both Barager and Wolff posted respectable numbers across several minor-league levels last season, but Canario is of the most... Read More

Delino DeShields Receives Negative COVID Test

Cleveland Indians outfielder Delino DeShields received a negative COVID-19 test, so he will be traveling to Cleveland on Wednesday. DeShields will be tested again upon his arrival and needs another negative test within 24 hours in order to join the team at summer camp. The 27-year-old could be cleared to begin practicing with the team... Read More

Franmil Reyes Cleared To Return To Practice

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes has been cleared to return to Progressive Field on Wednesday for batting practice. Reyes was held out of workouts the last two days after attending a July 4 party over the weekend where people weren't wearing masks. The team required Reyes self-isolate as a result, and he has since tested... Read More

Brandon Marsh Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Details are unknown, but typically teams have been very protective of players that have tested positive for COVID-19 or are still in the quarantine period. The 2016 second-round pick had been praised as a prospect coming into spring training even... Read More

Jonathan Villar Likely To Play Multiple Positions

Miami Marlins outfielder/infielder Jonathan Villar is "bracing" to play multiple positions this season, according to Marlins writer Joe Frisaro. Villar has been working in centerfield, shortstop, and second base so far in summer camp, and the Marlins are also considering using him as designated hitter for some games. Villar may not end up with a... Read More

Jake Fraley Clears Concussion Protocol

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley has cleared the concussion protocol and is "good to go" after being struck in the helmet with a fastball by teammate Gerson Bautista. Fraley is expected to open the 2020 season in the outfield while Mitch Haniger recovers from core surgery and a back operation, but Fraley will have to... Read More

Tampa Bay Rays: Top 12 Dynasty Prospects

The Tampa Bay Rays will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking... Read More

WPC+ Videocast: New ATC Projections for Hitters

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut are joined by Ariel Cohen to discuss his revised ATC projections for the 2020 MLB season. How should hitters be valued over a 60-game season and what can the projections tell us on draft day? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts... Read More

Joey Gallo Tests Negative On Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo tested negative for COVID-19 on Tuesday via a nasal swab at a private lab in Dallas. Gallo must test negative again within 24 hours in order to be cleared to return to the field. The left-handed slugger has had two negatives on nasal swabs, but he also had a positive... Read More

Seth Beer Tests Positive For COVID-19

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Seth Beer, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, tested positive for COVID-19 after intake testing was completed. Beer is unlikely to be a realistic option for the D-Backs in 2020, but he was a beast of a hitter at Clemson and became a first-round pick of the Astros in... Read More

Clint Frazier Dealing With Foot Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (foot) has been dealing with a foot issue over the past few months, according to manager Aaron Boone. Frazier has reportedly been able to run and play defense despite the issue, so it seems unlikely that his foot will keep him from playing time this season. The odd man... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Eyeing Exclusive Record

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. can potentially join the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Mike Trout and Ken Griffey Jr. as the only players in MLB history to hit 80 home runs and steal 70 bases by the age of 22. Even in the shortened 2020 campaign, Acuna only needs 13 HRs and 17 stolen bases... Read More

Giants Suspend Workouts Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants have suspended their workouts on Tuesday, pending the results of coronavirus tests that they sent in over the weekend. It's an ongoing issue for Major League Baseball, as a handful of teams have been forced to cancel or delay their workouts because their COVID-19 tests haven't come back. Teams and players... Read More

Edward Olivares Making Moves

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Edward Olivares has carried his impressive spring training into the start of summer camp. The Friars' No. 20 prospect took a leap at Double-A in 2019, registering a 123 wRC+, 18 dingers and 35 steals. A long shot to crack the roster, Olivares will attempt to carve out a role with... Read More

Nick Castellanos Doesn't Want To DH

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos has made it clear that he doesn't want to serve as the team's designated hitter with the universal DH in play in the National League this year. The Reds have five players -- Castellanos, Shogo Akiyama, Nick Senzel, Jesse Winker and Phillip Ervin -- for three outfield spots and the... Read More

Brewers Sign First-Rounder Garrett Mitchell

The Milwaukee Brewers signed first-rounder Garrett Mitchell (20th overall) on Tuesday for around slot value at $3.242 million, according to a source. The deal is pending a physical. The outfielder from UCLA slipped a bit in this year's draft, but the 21-year-old is extremely toolsy and has a nice frame at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. Mitchell... Read More

Scott Kingery Among Phillies To Test Positive For COVID-19

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery was among the seven Phillies to test positive for COVID-19. Relief pitcher Tommy Hunter, outfielder Mikie Mahtook and coaches Rob Thomson, Jim Gott and Greg Brodzinski also tested positive. Kingery said he had the virus in mid-June and experienced severe symptoms, including migraines, shortness of breath, fatigue, chills and loss of... Read More

Aaron Judge Completely Recovered From Fractured Rib

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) is now completely recovered from the stress fracture in his rib and has not felt discomfort when batting against live pitching. Judge should be expected to man right field for the Yankees this season and should be an elite fantasy asset thanks to his impressive contact quality and... Read More

Franmil Reyes Away From Camp Due To Safety Precaution

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes has been away from camp as a safety precaution after he spent time at an Independence Day party without masks, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. Indians manager Terry Francona said, "He's not in the penalty box. I want to make that perfectly clear. It's just how we have to operate... Read More