
Alexis Diaz Throws Live Batting Practice
Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz (hamstring) had a solid live batting practice session at camp on Wednesday and has been cleared to pitch again in Cactus League action in the coming days. It's good news for Diaz after he suffered a mild hamstring injury while doing fielding drills late last month. As long as the […]

Brad Keller Likely To Be Added To The Roster
The Athletic's Patrick Mooney writes that Chicago Cubs right-hander Brad Keller will likely be added to the big-league roster at some point because he has an opt-out clause in his contract, and the Cubs wouldn't want to see him get taken by another team at the end of spring training. Keller has shown a velocity […]

Ben Brown Still Being Stretched Out As A Starter
Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown will continue to be stretched out as a starter in camp because the team knows he could be a big X-factor for their starting rotation, The Athletic's Patrick Mooney writes. It makes more sense for Brown to increase his workload in spring training and be available at the start of […]

5 Undervalued, Overvalued Closers and Relievers for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
Welcome back everyone to our ongoing draft series about fantasy baseball points leagues -- today focusing on closers and relief pitchers who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. Be sure to also bookmark our constantly updated fantasy baseball points rankings. There is no right strategy when targeting the relief pitcher position in drafts. […]

Robert Garcia Tosses Shutout Frame In Spring Debut
Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia (forearm) tossed a shutout frame during his spring debut on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Garcia allowed one free pass and tallied one punchout. Garcia was battling nerve irritation in his left forearm during the early part of spring training. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his production […]

Closers, Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)
Today we're looking at some later-round fantasy baseball relief pitchers and closer draft sleepers -- lower-cost draft targets for fantasy managers who are waiting for saves in the later rounds. If you are in a league with 12 or more teams, it's essential to nab a few closers in the later rounds who could potentially […]

Sam Long Throws Bullpen On Thursday
Kansas City Royals left-handed pitcher Sam Long (hand) threw a bullpen session on Thursday. Long was hit by a line drive on Monday but avoided any serious injuries. While his hand was still sore, the southpaw was able to throw his first session, which was a positive sign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Sean Reid-Foley Clears Waivers
New York Mets right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley cleared waivers. The Mets placed Reid-Foley on waivers earlier this week and will now begin his 2025 campaign with Triple-A Syracuse. Last season, Reid-Foley logged 21 2/3 innings with the Mets and held a strong 1.66 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He tallied 25 punchouts but showed weak […]

Carlos Estevez Throws "Best" Bullpen Session
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (back) threw his "best" bullpen session on Wednesday and is set to complete his next session on Saturday. Estevez has been battling lower-back tightness since late-February. However, it appears the 32-year-old has been progressing well and may avoid missing time during the regular season. Fantasy managers should continue […]

Guardians Re-Sign Tyler Naquin As A Pitcher
The Cleveland Guardians re-signed Tyler Naquin to a minor-league deal on Thursday as a pitcher, according to MLB.com's Zack Meisel. The 33-year-old was originally drafted by Cleveland as an outfielder with the 15th overall pick in 2012 out of Texas A&M University, and he played in the big leagues with the organization from 2016-2020 before […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Rick Lucks' 2025 Picks
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition from our yearly Bold Predictions series from the MLB team. It's one of the most exciting times of the fantasy baseball calendar: bold prediction season! As a reminder, bold predictions aren't supposed to be likely outcomes but long shots with a purpose. These predictions, in particular, all do one […]

Joe La Sorsa Makes Spring Debut
Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa (illness) made his spring training debut on Monday. La Sorsa tossed a shutout frame against the Milwaukee Brewers. He tallied two punchouts and did not allow a baserunner. The southpaw was sidelined during the early part of camp due to an illness. However, seeing him return to action […]

Ballpark Factors: Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)
Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of ballpark factors. This article is a deeper dive into ballpark factors and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how unique MLB parks influence a player's performance for fantasy purposes. Most people associate ballpark factors with home runs, but we'll […]

Pitchers Under $5 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)
Welcome RotoBallers to our auction league draft strategy article targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) under $5. You can also read about other hitters and pitchers to target from the entire fantasy baseball auction draft values series. In the salary cap draft format, fantasy baseball managers are allowed to bid freely on any […]

Emiliano Teodo Strikes Out The Side To Earn The Save On Wednesday
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Emiliano Teodo was brilliant in Wednesday's 5-3 Cactus League win over the Reds. The Rangers' sixth-ranked prospect pitched a scoreless ninth to secure the victory and the save. The 6-foot-1 flamethrower did not allow a hit or a walk while striking out all three batters faced. Although his sinker topped out […]

DL Hall Hits 60-Day Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-handed pitcher DL Hall (lat) on the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for Jose Quintana, who the team signed earlier this week. Hall was dealing with this lat strain before reporting to camp. Hall is scheduled to play catch later this week, but it appears […]

Ben Casparius Could Make Opening Day Roster
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius has a "good chance" to make the Opening Day roster as a multi-inning reliever. Last season Casparius made his MLB debut and logged eight 1/3 innings with the Dodgers and held a 2.16 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP. He tallied 12 punchouts. Across this small stint, he generated […]

Andrew Kittredge Undergoes MRI Exam
Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his left knee and will seek multiple opinions from doctors, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Kittredge was shut down last weekend due to soreness in his knee, and even though he has been resting, the 34-year-old is still being bothered by his knee […]

Erik Miller Returning To Cactus League Action On Friday
San Francisco Giants left-handed reliever Erik Miller (illness), who was dealing with a 104-degree fever while battling the flu recently, said he's feeling like himself again and will pitch in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds. In addition to being out with the flu, Miller missed time early in spring training due to […]

Abner Uribe To Make Spring Debut On Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed reliever Abner Uribe (knee) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox after he had knee surgery last July. Uribe had surgery last summer for a lateral meniscus tear but now he's finally been cleared to pitch in spring games as he prepares for the […]

Andrew Kittredge Has No Timeline
Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) said his left-knee soreness remains despite the fact that he's taken it easy the past few days at camp. Kittredge said a small amount of inflammation remains in his knee, and the team is waiting for it to go down. As of right now, there remains no timeline […]

Kendall Graveman's Imaging Comes Back Clean
Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman (back) underwent imaging on his back. The imaging returned clean, which suggests he avoided a significant injury. Manager Torey Lovullo said, "There's nothing alarming enough for a major setback." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he will likely remain sidelined for a few days. However, the […]

Jose De Leon Has Agreed To Minor-League Deal With Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox and reliever Jose De Leon have agreed to a minor league deal. The righty last pitched in the majors for the Twins in 2023 but missed all of 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery. Over his six seasons in the majors, the 32-year-old owns a 7.44 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and a […]

Michael Kopech Throws Bullpen On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (forearm) was set to throw a bullpen session at camp on Tuesday. Kopech is behind the other pitchers at spring training due to right-forearm inflammation that he dealt with in the offseason. While nothing is determined just yet, there's a good chance Kopech won't be available for the […]

Kelvin Caceres Assigned To Minor-League Camp
The Los Angeles Angels have assigned right-handed pitcher Kelvin Caceres (lat) to minor-league camp. Caceres was invited to the major-league camp as a non-roster invite. However, he is still recovering from the season-ending lat injury he sustained last March. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he currently holds an unclear timeline. Last […]

Edgardo Henriquez Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Edgardo Henriquez (foot) will not be ready for Opening Day. The right-handed pitcher was wearing a walking boot in the clubhouse after suffering a metatarsal injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he could return to action relatively early in the 2025 campaign. Last season, Henriquez made […]

Sean Reid-Foley Placed On Waivers
The New York Mets have placed right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley on waivers. Reid-Foley signed a one-year contract with the Mets earlier in the offseason to avoid arbitration. Last season, the 29-year-old was enjoying a strong start to his 2024 campaign as he held a 1.66 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP through 21 2/3 innings. He […]

Yency Almonte Signs Minor-League Deal With Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are signing right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte to a minor-league contract. Almonte spent the 2024 campaign with the Cubs and will reunite with his former club. Last season, Almonte logged 15 2/3 innings of work with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He tallied 20 strikeouts but held a high 11.9 percent […]

Kendall Graveman Dealing With Back Tightness
Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman (back) is undergoing imaging after complaining of tightness in his back while throwing a bullpen session over the weekend. The results of Graveman's MRI exam will determine how much time he'll need to miss, and the 34-year-old veteran could certainly be in danger of missing Opening Day at the […]

Ken Waldichuk Starting Bullpen Progression
MLB.com's Martin Gallegos reports that Athletics left-handed reliever Ken Waldichuk (elbow) has been cleared to start a bullpen progression in camp. Waldichuk is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and an internal-brace procedure that he had in May of last year. If the 27-year-old southpaw can avoid any setbacks in his recovery from […]