Marlins Claim Brett De Geus Off Waivers

The Miami Marlins have claimed right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus off waivers. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez for assignment, who they claimed off waivers last week. De Geus was traded to Pittsburgh earlier this offseason but will return to the Marlins, with whom he spent time earlier in his […]

Seth Martinez Designated For Assignment

The Miami Marlins have designated right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez for assignment. In a corresponding move, the team claimed right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Marlins claimed Martinez off waivers earlier this week. Martinez has spent his entire MLB career with the Houston Astros. Last season, the 30-year-old posted a […]

Mets Sign Jose Urena To Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets signed free-agent veteran right-hander Jose Urena to a minor-league deal on Thursday, and he is already in camp with the team. Urena essentially gives the Mets some starting-rotation insurance with both Frankie Montas (lat) and Sean Manaea (oblique) set to open the 2025 regular season on the injured list. the 33-year-old […]

Cardinals Haven't Had Contract Talks With Ryan Helsley

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley set a franchise record and led the majors with 49 saves in 2024 before getting a raise in salary arbitration from $3.5 million last year to $8.2 million in 2025. Helsley was a prime trade candidate in the offseason heading into the final year of his deal in 2025 […]

Carlos Estevez Battling Back Tightness

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez (back) is dealing with mild lower-back tightness in camp, according to manager Matt Quatraro. It's the reason why Estevez hasn't made his Cactus League debut yet in Arizona. However, he threw off the mound on Wednesday and said he felt good. Quatraro said the Royals think there's plenty […]

Scott Effross Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

New York Yankees right-hander Scott Effross (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain, according to manager Aaron Boone. Effross received a platelet-rich plasma injection on Thursday, but it's going to be a while before he's able to return. The 31-year-old veteran injured his hamstring on his only pitch during his Grapefruit League […]

Robert Garcia Facing Hitters On Thursday

Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia (forearm) is set to face live hitters on Thursday. The 28-year-old has been dealing with irritation in his left forearm and has been behind schedule during camp. Garcia has been throwing bullpen sessions and will now look to progress to the next step in his recovery process. If Garcia […]

Dedniel Nunez Not Expected To Pitch In Games "Anytime Soon"

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Dedniel Nunez (elbow) is not expected to pitch in spring training games "anytime soon." However, manager Carlos Mendoza noted that the team still believes Nunez could be ready in time for Opening Day. The 28-year-old dealt with a flexor strain during the second half of the 2024 campaign and is […]

Liam Hendriks Looks Good In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) was up to 96 mph on the radar gun in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday versus the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays while tossing a scoreless inning. It was Hendriks' first game action since a minor-league rehab appearance last June. The 36-year-old veteran allowed a single and […]

11 Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball

The term "sleeper" has become a bit overused in fantasy baseball. Too often I see players who go earlier in drafts categorized as a sleeper, but you won't find that in this article. I'm digging deeper to bring you my fantasy baseball sleepers. In this article, you will find a mix of hitters and pitchers, […]

Jake Cousins To Begin Throwing Program On Monday

The New York Post's Greg Joyce reports that New York Yankees right-hander Jake Cousins (forearm), who reported to spring training with a forearm strain, is scheduled to begin a throwing program on Monday after a five-week shutdown. "I'm ready to go," Cousins said. He will not be ready by Opening Day at the end of […]

Franco Aleman May Require Surgery

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Franco Aleman (hernia) is dealing with an inguinal hernia and may have to undergo surgery. Aleman had an appointment on Tuesday to see the extent of the injury but has yet to receive an official diagnosis. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his process but an operation would delay his MLB […]

Andrew Chafin Not Guaranteed A Roster Spot

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin is not guaranteed a place in the team's bullpen. Earlier this week, Chafin signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers to return to the Motor City for his third stint. However, manager A.J. Hinch said that he will be a part of the "open competition." Last season, Chafin split […]

Andrew Nardi Begins Playing Catch

Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Andrew Nardi (back) played catch on Monday and could play catch again on Wednesday. The relief pitcher has battled a lower back injury throughout camp but is beginning to return to baseball activities. He was given a rest day on Tuesday in hopes of playing catch later on Wednesday. Fantasy managers […]

Ricky Vanasco Throws Bullpen On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco (hip) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is working his way back from a labral tear in his right hip. Vanasco signed a minor-league deal with Detroit earlier in the offseason. He underwent hip surgery in the offseason but has begun playing catch and will now look […]

Pirates Non-Committal On David Bednar As The Closer

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton wouldn't commit to right-handed reliever David Bednar when asked if he is the team's closer in 2025. "I don't think we're ready to say that, but I think we feel very good with the fact that we have a guy who was a two-time All-Star closer," Shelton said. The skipper […]

Nationals Re-Sign Kyle Finnegan To One-Year Deal

The Washington Nationals are re-signing right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan to a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. The All-Star closer will return to D.C. after the Nationals non-tendered him late last year. The 33-year-old had a 3.68 ERA (4.25 FIP), 1.33 WHIP, a career-high 38 saves, 60 strikeouts and 24 […]

Devin Sweet Leaves After Being Hit By Line Drive

The Athletic's Matt Gelb reports that Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Devin Sweet (triceps) left Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being hit by a line drive on his right triceps. Sweet recorded just one out in the outing before taking a line drive off the bat of first baseman Yandy Diaz. The […]

Scott Effross Injures His Hamstring On Tuesday

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Scott Effross (hamstring) threw one pitch in the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins before injuring his leg. Effross appeared to grab near his hamstring before walking off the mound with a trainer. The 31-year-old veteran will likely undergo tests to determine the severity of his injury […]

Michael Grove Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove (shoulder) will not be ready for Opening Day on March 18 in Tokyo, Japan, against the Chicago Cubs, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's not much of a surprise, as Grove was around a month behind scheduled in the offseason after he finished the 2024 campaign with a right-shoulder […]

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 […]