Lourdes Gurriel Could See Reps At First Base

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo stated Wednesday that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel may get some reps at first base this season versus left-handed pitchers. Travis Shaw will be the primary first baseman but has notably struggled versus these hurlers with a .225 career batting average. The Jays have plenty of outfield depth, so it would […]

Kris Bryant To Lead Off In 2020

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will lead off for the Chicago Cubs in 2020. Bryant has been the subject of trade rumors, but it remains likely that he will open the season as a Cub. The former National League MVP will be in line to score more runs, but it will likely come at […]

J.D. Davis To See Time At Third Base In Camp

The New York Mets plan to have infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis practice 50 percent of his time at third base this spring, even if playing time during Grapefruit League games keeps him in the outfield. This plan is being put into place in order to give Davis defensive confidence at the position before Opening Day. Jeff McNeil […]

Gabe Kapler Excited About Billy Hamilton Signing

The San Francisco Giants recently signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league contract, and manager Gabe Kapler is already thinking of ways to implement his speed. Hamilton has historically been an elite source of steals in fantasy leagues, but his below-average hitting skills have ousted him from regular playing time over the past few […]

Padres Still Motivated To Move Wil Myers

The San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox continue to discuss a potential trade involving outfielder Wil Myers in the last two days, according to sources. A deal to send Myers to Boston seems contingent on the Red Sox taking on roughly half of the $61 million owed to Myers over the next three years. […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Mark Canha

Mark Canha had a solid 2019 campaign and is one player that probably deserves more attention heading into 2020 than he is currently receiving. He finished the season hitting .273/.396/.517 with 26 HR, 58 RBI, 80 R, and 67 BB in 410 at-bats. It was a very productive line for a guy that played in […]

Aaron Judge Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) is not taking batting practice on Tuesday as he deals with shoulder discomfort. Judge is expected to participate in most of the team’s workout on Tuesday, so the Yankees are likely just being extra cautious in this case. Judge tore the cover off of the ball again in […]

Four Prospect Sleepers for 2020 Redraft Leagues

Recently, Rotoballer launched a list of the Top 50 MLB prospects for the coming year. The top of the list was populated by names such as Gavin Lux, Luis Robert, and Brendan McKay. These players, among others, feature a promising combination of talent and favorable playing time projections to suggest they’ll be the cream-of-the-crop among […]

Nick Solak Has Chance To Be Starter In Center Field

Texas Rangers second baseman/outfielder Nick Solak has a chance to win the starting center field job this spring. Acquired from the Rays last year, Solak hit a cool .293/.393/.491 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 33 games for the Rangers to finish the season. The 25-year-old ended the year ranked as the team's […]

Brock Holt To Sign With Brewers

Utility player Brock Holt has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, pending a physical, MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reported Monday night. Holt finished his seventh season with the Red Sox with a .297 batting average, 39 runs scored and 31 RBI in 259 at-bats. He figures to serve as a super-utility man […]

Giancarlo Stanton Fully Healthy Entering Spring Training

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is fully healthy and should make his spring training debut on February 24th. Stanton only managed to play in 18 games last season as he battled a variety of injuries, so his health will be important to monitor as fantasy drafts approach. Stanton is […]

Avisail Garcia, Ryan Braun To Split Time In Right Field

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielders Avisail Garcia and Ryan Braun will share time in right field this year, with Braun also playing some first base. Christian Yelich will move from right field to left field in 2020. Braun, 36, managed to play in 144 games for Milwaukee last year, hitting .285 with […]

Yoenis Cespedes, Jed Lowrie Take Part In Monday's Workout

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (ankle, heels) and infielder Jed Lowrie (side) both took part in the team's workout on Monday. Lowrie had no physical restrictions, according to manager Luis Rojas. He took ground balls and live batting practice and is a full-go in practice. Cespedes took part in most activities but remains a […]

Jonathan Villar To Begin In Center Field

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that infielder Jonathan Villar will start camp working in center field. Villar will continue to get repetitions in the infield, but the Marlins are hoping Villar becomes their center fielder. It remains to be seen if Villar can stick at the position having little experience in the outfield, but […]

Brian Snitker, Alex Anthopoulos Receive Extensions

The Atlanta Braves extended the contracts of manager Brian Snitker and general manager Alex Anthopoulos on Monday. Anthopoulos will be promoted to the team's president of baseball operations, and his contract is extended through 2024. Snitker and his coaching staff are now extended through the 2021 season. Snitker, 64, is 318-292 in three full seasons […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Will Be Used Primarily As Left Fielder

The Tampa Bay Rays current plan is to use Yoshitomo Tsutsugo as a left fielder, but he'll also be a designated hitter and will work at first base this spring. The Rays are looking forward to acclimating the Japanese power hitter in spring training, but his biggest adjustment will be with the increase in velocity […]

Gregory Polanco Won't Be Limited In Camp

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) reported to camp on Saturday and will not have any physical limitations in workouts. Polanco had left shoulder surgery after the 2018 season and wound up playing in only 42 games last year because of complications with his shoulder. The 28-year-old Dominican says he's finally healthy, which could help […]

Hunter Renfroe Feels 100 Percent Healthy

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe (ankle, foot) said on Saturday that he feels "100 percent" healthy after undergoing three procedures for his right foot and ankle. “Everything is good, everything is fixed,” Renfroe said. “I was going to the physical therapist and stuff like that and strengthening the ankle and getting it back to […]

Phillies Acquire Kyle Garlick From Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Kyle Garlick from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in exchange for pitcher Tyler Gilbert. Outfielder Nick Martini was designated for assignment by the Phils in a corresponding move. Garlick, 28, hit .250/.321/.521 with three homers and six RBI in 30 games in his first taste of the big leagues […]

Alex Verdugo Has Stress Fracture In Back

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) is dealing with a stress fracture in his lower back and is now doubtful to be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Ron Roenicke. The team knew about Verdugo's injury before trading for him earlier this week. The youngster also missed the last two months of 2019 […]

Victor Robles Being Considered for Leadoff Role

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is entering his second full season of play in 2020 with an opportunity to be the team's leadoff hitter. Robles is a speedster, which traditionally fits the role, but his .327 career OBP doesn't lend itself quite as well to the #1 spot in the order. But if he gets […]

Byron Buxton Hitting Off Tee

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is hitting off a tee in camp. Buxton said that "everything is going according to plan," but he has stopped short of laying out a timetable for a return after having surgery last September to fix the labrum in his left shoulder. The goal is for him to be […]

Alex Verdugo Won't Rush Back For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) said, "There’s no reason to rush back and make it for Opening Day if I’m not fully back, because then you’re going to start messing around with getting re-injured. I’ve been out this long, might as well keep it a little longer and make sure it’s 100%." Verdugo, […]

Mock Draft Review: Best Late-Round Targets

Last week, some members of the RotoBaller staff completed a 12-team mock draft for standard 5x5 format. After the draft, we each broke down our strategy and some of our favorite picks, which can be found here. However, I want to take a closer look at one portion of the draft in particular. Since we know that […]

Red Sox Officially Add Kevin Pillar

The Boston Red Sox officially signed outfielder Kevin Pillar to a one-year, $4.25 million deal on Friday, according to a major league source. There are no incentives or bonuses included in the deal. The 31-year-old has played in the majors for seven seasons and spent the first six years of his career with Toronto before […]

Anthony Santander Won't Be Limited In Camp

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder), who dealt with right labrum inflammation last September, spent the winter rehabbing and avoided surgery. Santander arrived to camp three weeks early and will not be limited in spring training. The 25-year-old Venezuelan hit .261/.297/.476 with a surprising 20 home runs and 59 RBI in 93 games with the […]

Randal Grichuk To Open As Starting Center Fielder

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that the team's current plan is for outfielder Randal Grichuk to start the season as the starting center fielder. Grichuk hit .232/.280/.457 with a career-high 31 home runs and 80 RBI in 151 games in his second year in Toronto in 2019. The power is real and […]

2019 Barrel Breakouts: Who's For Real and Who's Next?

As pitchers and catchers get even closer to reporting and most fantasy leagues prepare for their drafts, everybody is looking for a leg up on the competition - a way to get in on a guy before everybody else does. In this article, we're going to look for a way to identify hitters who improved […]

Second Year Player Preview: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET, Saturday nights from 9-11 PM ET […]

Mitch Haniger Has Disc Removed From Back

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back, core) underwent a discectomy on Thursday, a procedure that removes part or the whole intervertebral disc. It was Haniger's second surgery in three weeks, as he had a hernia surgery in late January. The two injuries combined will push his timetable deeper into the 2020 […]