Felix Bautista To Throw A Few More Live BP Sessions

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (elbow) will throw a couple more live batting practice sessions in camp, with the first one coming on Wednesday and another coming on Thursday. The Orioles are just being extra cautious with their closer, who didn't pitch at all in 2024 due to Tommy […]

Shawn Dubin, Pedro Leon Dealing With Injuries

Houston Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin (shoulder) and outfielder Pedro Leon (knee) are both dealing with injuries in camp, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Dubin has right-shoulder inflammation and has been shut down in spring training, while Leon has a Grade 1 MCL strain in his knee and will be out for a while. Dubin probably […]

Liam Hendriks To Pitch On Wednesday

MLB.com's Ian Browne writes that the Boston Red Sox competition for the closer job will start in spring training on Wednesday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays when right-hander Liam Hendriks and left-hander Aroldis Chapman are both scheduled to pitch. Justin Slaten, who is also competing for the closer's role, is scheduled to throw live […]

Moises Chace Progressing Slowly During Camp

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Moises Chace is expected to be on a slower progression during camp. The right-handed pitcher did not have many opportunities to throw in Venezuela during the winter and did not come into camp "in the best shape." The 21-year-old has yet to face live batters and may not do so for […]

Andrew Chafin Returns To Detroit

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent left-hander Andrew Chafin to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Chafin began last year with the Tigers but also spent time with the Texas Rangers. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw reliever had a combined 4-3 record, 3.51 ERA (3.54 FIP), a 1.47 WHIP, […]

What Is Pitch Info? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Pitch Info. This article is a deeper dive into Pitch Info and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll look at where to find information on individual pitches in a hurler's repertoire. Potential applications include evaluating velocity spikes and pitch mix […]

Trevor Gott Signs Minor-League Deal With Seattle

Right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. This contract includes an invitation to spring training. Gott missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery. During the 2023 campaign, the right-hander spent time with the Mariners and the New York Mets. Across 58 total innings of relief, Gott […]

Sean Reynolds In A Walking Boot

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Sean Reynolds (foot) is in a walking boot. Reynolds sustained a stress reaction in his right foot. He is expected to remain in the boot for at least 10 more days before undergoing further evaluation. The former fourth-round selection made his MLB debut last summer. Across 11 innings, Reynolds held […]

Jonathan Bowlan Expected To Start Season In Relief Role

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan is expected to start the season in a relief role. Bowlan has appeared in three MLB contests over the past two seasons and has been deployed as a starter in two of them. Across five 2/3 innings in the majors, Bowlan held a 7.94 ERA with a 2.47 […]

Erik Miller Dealing With Finger Injury

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Erik Miller (finger) is dealing with finger numbness. However, Miller is expected to be ready to pitch in a few days and will not undergo any tests. Last season, the southpaw made his big league debut and held a 3.88 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP across 67 1/3 innings of […]

Prelander Berroa Diagnosed With Elbow Strain

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Prelander Berroa (elbow) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 elbow strain. Berroa exited Saturday's Cactus League contest early after feeling discomfort in his elbow. Given this recent update, fantasy managers should expect Berroa to remain sidelined for at least a few weeks. As a result, he could be in danger […]

Felix Bautista Throws Live Batting Practice

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) threw live batting practice on Sunday. This was the first time Bautista faced live hitters during his recovery process. Earlier in camp, the right-handed emphasized that he plans to be ready for Opening Day. Bautista underwent Tommy John surgery in October 2023 and missed the entire 2024 campaign. […]

Chris Murphy Throwing Bullpens

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Murphy (elbow) has thrown two bullpen sessions during spring training. He only threw 10 pitches in his first session but was able to increase it to 15 during his second session. The 26-year-old has only thrown fastballs so far. Murphy is slowly working his way back from the Tommy […]

Zach Penrod To Miss Significant Time

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Zach Penrod (elbow) experienced soreness after throwing a bullpen session earlier in the week. The southpaw underwent an MRI which didn't reveal any structural damage. Despite that, the Red Sox plan to shut down Penrod for now. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Penrod is going to be out […]

Carmen Mlodzinski Building Up To Starter's Workload

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has been building up his workload to be a starter during spring training. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette noted that there were discussions at the end of last season about Mlodzinski building up to a starter's workload for the next season. Last season, Mlodzinski made four starts […]

Prelander Berroa Exits Saturday's Contest With Elbow Discomfort

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Prelander Berroa (elbow) exited Saturday's spring training contest against the Chicago Cubs due to right elbow discomfort. The 24-year-old was only able to tally one out before being removed from the game. He allowed two runs, a free pass, and three hits before exiting as well. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Michael Kopech Throws Off The Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech (forearm) threw off the mound earlier on Saturday. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic noted that the right-handed pitcher is expected to "touch the mound" for a brief session on Sunday as well. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Kopech's status throughout camp, as he may miss the start of […]

Andres Munoz Working On Changeup

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz is working on a changeup. During his recent bullpen session on Saturday, Munoz showed off a changeup that had a 10-inch vertical drop. Munoz relies heavily on a slider and four-seamer and occasionally mixes in a sinker. Last season, the right-hander held a 2.12 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP […]

Lucas Sims Set To Throw Batting Practice On Sunday

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Lucas Sims is set to throw live batting practice on Sunday. Sims signed a one-year $3 million contract with the Nationals earlier this week and is slightly behind schedule. However, seeing him set to take the mound on Sunday should put him in a good position to be ready for Opening […]

J.B. Bukauskas Suffers Significant Lat Injury

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (lat) suffered a significant lat injury. Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that the right-handed pitcher is deciding between surgery or rehab. The 28-year-old was only able to log six innings in the majors last season due to numerous injuries and could be in danger of missing […]

Ryan Burr Dealing With Shoulder Tendinitis

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr (shoulder) is battling shoulder tendinitis and has "backed off" from throwing. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com noted that Burr has begun playing catch but will hold off from throwing for some time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he may only need to be sidelined for […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers (2025)

Welcome to our Top 750 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for the 2025 season -- in addition to the relief pitchers, these rankings include the top 750 players for all positions to help assess where relievers fit in. Saves+Holds (or SV+HLD, or SOLDS) are fantasy baseball league formats that count Saves+Holds as one category, rather than […]

Bryan Hoeing Still Not Throwing

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Bryan Hoeing (shoulder) is still not throwing. Hoeing is battling shoulder soreness and has yet to throw once during camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp, but given that he has yet to throw, he may face an uphill battle to be cleared for Opening Day. […]

Drew Rom Shut Down From Throwing

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Drew Rom (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing. Rom was feeling soreness in his left shoulder. Last summer, the southpaw underwent arthroscopic surgery on this shoulder. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should expect the team to ease his workload, given his injury history. Rom was […]

JoJo Romero Throws Live Batting Practice

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero (forearm) threw live batting practice earlier this week. Romero ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list with right forearm inflammation. However, seeing him already facing live hitters suggests he is past the injury and a full-go for spring training. Romero enjoyed a strong 2024 campaign, holding a […]

Erik Swanson Throws Off The Mound

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) threw 10 pitches off the mound earlier this week. Swanson is recovering from right forearm fatigue and is slightly behind schedule. However, seeing him return to the mound is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout spring training. Last season, the 31-year-old […]

Evan Sisk Dealing With Illness

Kansas City Royals left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk (illness) was unable to throw on Friday due to an illness. Anne Rogers of MLB.com noted that this illness has been going around the team. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status but should expect him to return to the mound sometime next week. The 27-year-old was scheduled […]

Nabil Crismatt To Start Grapefruit League Opener

The Philadelphia Phillies plan to start right-handed relief pitcher Nabil Crismatt in their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Right-hander Tyler Phillips will get the ball for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, while left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will start on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Crismatt, 30, signed a minor-league deal with […]

Evan Phillips To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed relief pitcher Evan Phillips (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session of the spring on Friday, according to the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. Phillips knows that he will not be ready for Opening Day in the two-game series against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, but he is progressing well […]

Seth Halvorsen, Victor Vodnik Competing For Closer Role

Colorado Rockies relief pitchers Seth Halvorsen and Victor Vodnik are currently competing for the closer role during spring training. The bullpen was a big reason why the Rockies lost over 100 games last season. The organization is hopeful that some of their younger arms can take big steps forward in 2025. Vodnik might be the […]