Mason Thompson Could Be Ready For Opening Day

According to Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post, Nationals right-handed pitcher Mason Thompson (elbow) could be ready for Opening Day. The 26-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last March but could be able to ramp up in time due to him being a relief pitcher. However, Thompson has yet to throw off a mound. Fantasy managers […]

Clayton Beeter Moving To Full-Time Relief Role

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, New York Yankees pitching prospect Clayton Beeter is moving to a full-time role out of the bullpen. Beeter, who is considered the No. 19 prospect in the Yankee system on MLB Pipeline and has typically been deployed as a starter in the minor leagues. Yankee pitching […]

Hunter Stratton Still Needs To Progress Before Seeing Action

According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton (knee) still needs to "pass some hurdles," including running and field practice, before being viewed as a contender for a spot in the bullpen. Stratton ruptured the patella tendon in his left knee last August but still needs to progress before returning […]

Luis Patino Throwing Bullpens

San Diego Padres right-hander Luis Patino (elbow) is back throwing bullpen sessions at spring training this year after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right arm in late April of 2024. Patino made his major-league debut back in 2020 with the Padres and has spent time with the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox […]

Zach Agnos One To Watch In Rockies Camp

MLB.com's Thomas Harding writes that Colorado Rockies right-hander Zach Agnos is one to watch in spring training and could be competing for an Opening Day roster spot. The former 10th-round pick in 2022 out of East Carolina University finished last year as the team's No. 28 prospect. He had a pristine 1.38 ERA, 17 saves […]

Brusdar Graterol Won't Throw For Another Month

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) will not begin his throwing program for around another month, but he has vowed that he will pitch in 2025. Graterol also said he feels that he has "a new arm" this spring after having shoulder surgery last November to have his labrum and a ligament repaired. […]

Felix Bautista Confident He'll Be 100% Ready For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (elbow) told the media at spring training on Friday that he's currently at around 85 percent strength in his throwing program, but he's confident he'll be at 100 percent by Opening Day at the end of March. Bautista is over a year removed from Tommy John surgery on his right […]

Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May Could Begin The Year In The Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handers Tony Gonsolin (elbow) and Dustin May (elbow) could begin the 2025 regular season in bullpen roles, according to manager Dave Roberts. Although Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) won't make his debut this year as a starting pitcher right away, both Gonsolin and May could be ticketed for relief roles. The 30-year-old Gonsolin […]

Sam Hentges, Daniel Espino Progressing From Shoulder Surgeries

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Sam Hentges (shoulder) and Daniel Espino (shoulder) both continue to progress from their shoulder surgeries in spring training. Hentges is five months post right-shoulder anterior capsule repair and is likely to begin a return-to-throw progression in March. The timeline for a full recovery from his surgery is typically 12 to 14 months. […]

Nic Enright Dealing With Lat Strain

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Nic Enright (lat) is currently recovering from a low-grade right-lat strain and is likely to resume throwing in the upcoming week with a projected full return to game activity in April. Enright is behind the other pitchers in spring training because of his injury and figures to get a late start to […]

Trevor Stephan Could Throw Off A Mound In Late February

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Trevor Stephan (elbow) continues to progress after undergoing right UCL reconstruction in March of last year. He has been able to progress his throwing distance out to 120 feet at the team's spring training complex in Arizona and is currently throwing five days a week. Stephan will likely start throwing off a […]

Kendall Graveman Agrees With Diamondbacks On One-Year Deal

Free-agent reliever Kendall Graveman (shoulder) agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday on a one-year deal worth $1.35 million, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. The deal is pending a physical. If he reaches all of his incentives, the deal could be worth as much as $3.3 million. Graveman had right-shoulder surgery in January of last […]

Guardians Sign Jakob Junis To One-Year Deal

According to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, the Cleveland Guardians have signed right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis to a one-year contract worth $4.5 million. McDaniel noted that Junis could work as both a starter and a reliever for the Guardians. Last season, Junis logged 67 innings with the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds. During the season, he […]

What Is BABIP (for Pitchers)? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of BABIP (for pitchers). This article is a deeper dive into pitcher BABIP, and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explain what pitchers can do to control their BABIP and explore how a club's defenders may influence BABIPs allowed using easily […]

Porter Hodge Could See Save Opportunities

According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Porter Hodge could still see save opportunities. Earlier in the offseason, the Cubs acquired longtime closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros, who is expected to be the team's top closer. However, manager Craig Counsell noted that Hodge and Pressly could form a "dynamic duo" […]

Dodgers Sign Luis Garcia To Minor-League Deal

According to Aram Leighton of Just BB Media, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. The 38-year-old opened the 2024 campaign with the Los Angeles Angels before finishing the season with the Boston Red Sox. With the Angels, he was quite […]

German Marquez, Antonio Senzatela, Lucas Gilbreath All Healthy

According to Patrick Lyons of Just BB Media, Colorado Rockies pitchers German Marquez, Antonio Senzatela, and Lucas Gilbreath are healthy entering spring training. All three pitchers underwent Tommy John surgery during the 2023 campaign. Marquez was able to log four innings of work last season but then battled a stress reaction, which kept him sidelined […]

Dedniel Nunez Healthy At Spring Training

New York Mets right-handed reliever Dedniel Nunez (forearm), who missed all of the second half in 2024 with a strained right flexor tendon, was hitting 96 mph during a team-supervised live batting practice session in the Dominican Republic this winter. According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, the Mets consider Nunez a healthy player at the start […]

Holds Leagues: Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers To Target For 2025 Drafts

When holds are an additional category in your fantasy league, you must adjust your draft board. When identifying pitchers with the potential to tally holds, you must find teams that are projected to win and have a clearly defined ninth-inning option. This will allow the setup man to consistently be put in high-leverage situations with […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Targeting End Of May

New York Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) said he is targeting an end of May/beginning of June return this year, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Loaisiga hasn't been able to escape elbow issues the last two years and tore his right UCL early last year. However, the 30-year-old veteran didn't need […]

Erik Swanson "Going To Be A Little Bit Behind"

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson (forearm) experienced right-forearm fatigue last month and is "going to be a little bit behind" in spring training, according to manager John Schneider. Swanson is currently throwing at 120 feet, though, and still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 31-year-old struggled early […]

Felix Bautista Has "Very Good Chance" To Be On Opening Day Roster

Baltimore Orioles right-handed relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) won't pitch in Grapefruit League games until late in the spring and will mostly do backfield work until then. However, general manager Mike Elias said that Bautista has a "very good chance" to be on the Opening Day roster. Bautista had Tommy John surgery on his right […]

Abner Uribe "Going Slow" In Return To Action

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe (knee) is "going slow" as he returns from the right knee surgery he underwent in June of 2024. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Uribe's status during spring training as he could be in danger of missing Opening Day if he faces a […]

Rays Acquire Mason Englert From Detroit

According to the team, the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Englert from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Drew Sommers. In a corresponding move, the Rays placed left-handed pitcher Nate Lavender (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the roster for Englert. Englert has spent his […]

Jairo Iriarte Working As A Starter During Spring Training

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, White Sox pitching prospect Jairo Iriarte will work with the team as a starter during spring training. The seventh-ranked prospect in the system made his MLB debut last summer but was deployed exclusively out of the bullpen. During this short six-inning stint, the 23-year-old held a 1.50 ERA with […]

Trevor Megill Delayed By Undisclosed Injury

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (undisclosed) has been "pushed back" by a minor health issue in a recent throwing session. However, manager Pat Murphy said Megill is "fine." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Megill's status during spring training in case he continues to face delays in his […]

OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers: On-Base Percentage Leagues (2025)

It's rankings season here at RotoBaller HQ, and we're back with more 2025 fantasy baseball rankings to help prepare you for your drafts. In this article you'll see our 2025 OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings for on-base percentage (OBP) leagues. These OBP rankings include hitters and pitchers for the top 750 players (across all positions). These […]

MLB Power Rankings: Top Atlanta Braves Prospects (2025)

The Atlanta Braves have not had a high-ranking farm system in quite some time. That is okay given how they develop talent and push players aggressively. They also have most of their position players locked up for the foreseeable future. Today, we will cover the Atlanta Braves' top 10 prospects heading into the 2025 season […]

Joe La Sorsa To Report To Camp In A Few Days

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Joe La Sorsa (illness) is recovering from an illness and is expected to report to spring training in a few days, according to The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans. In addition, right-hander Albert Abreu has yet to secure his visa but is expected to report to camp by next week. Both La Sorsa […]

Tigers Sign John Brebbia To One-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday that they signed free-agent right-hander John Brebbia to a one-year, $2.25 million deal for the 2025 season that includes a club option for 2026 worth $4 million. Brebbia will head back to the American League Central after starting the 2024 campaign with the Chicago White Sox. The 34-year-old veteran […]