Aledmys Diaz has yet to resume baseball activities. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Diaz still needs to begin a running progression, but there may not be enough time to return before the season begins, according to Gallegos. He may open the season on the injured list as a result.
Category: Injury Updates
Tyler O'Neill is expected to be in the Red Sox lineup on Tuesday. (Source: Christopher Smith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: "If that doesn’t happen, we’ll start getting worried," manager Alex Cora said. "But far, as far as treatment and all that, (head athletic trainer) Brandon (Henry) feels like, let’s take care of this and not try to go out there at 85%, 90%. Let’s get him over the hump and hopefully, he’ll be ready for Tuesday.” His status will be worth monitoring to see if he is in Tuesday's lineup.
Category: Injury Updates
Brandon Williamson is dealing with shoulder soreness from Sunday's game. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Williamson allowed four runs across two innings before he left the game due to the injury. The Reds should provide a further update on his status later in the week.
Category: Injury Updates
Jake Brentz is dealing with a hamstring injury from Sunday's game. (Source: Anne Rogers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brentz was grimacing in pain according to Rogers. He can be considered as day-to-day.
Category: Injury Updates
Nolan Schanuel was scratched from Monday's lineup due to back tightness. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Schanuel can be considered as day-to-day.
Category: Injury Updates
Kyle Finnegan is expected to pitch in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Finnegan hasn't pitched in the past week due to back stiffness. He still has time to be ready for the start of the season.
Category: Injury Updates
Grae Kessinger suffered a right leg injury in Monday's game against the Marlins. (Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kessinger suffered the injury after running the bases and scoring on a hit by Yordan Alvarez. The Astros should provide an update on his status later in the week.
Category: Injury Updates
Caleb Thielbar will begin the season on the injured list. (Source: Betsy Helfand on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thielbar has been sidelined due to a left hamstring strain. He'll miss the first part of the regular season.
Category: Injury Updates
Tue, Mar 19th 12:14am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Aaron Judge is likely to play in four of the Yankees final six Spring Training games. (Source: Justin Shackil on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The talk remains positive on Judge, but he still has to make his official return to the lineup. He'll look to get in the lineup in the majority of games for the final week of camp.
Category: Injury Updates
Patrick Bailey resumed baseball activities and could return to the lineup later this week. (Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The hope is Bailey can return to the lineup by Thursday. He should have time to be ready by the start of the season barring any setbacks.
Category: Injury Updates
Tue, Mar 19th 12:09am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Kenley Jansen has just enough time to be ready for the season but no margin for delay. (Source: Alex Speier on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: “We’re running out of time," Cora said. Jansen is expected to pitch on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in the final week of camp.
Category: Injury Updates
Matt McLain was scratched from Monday's lineup due to left shoulder soreness. (Source: Mark Sheldon on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Reds manager David Bell said McLain had his left shoulder checked out by the doctor he didn’t see anything concerning. He can be considered as day-to-day right now.
Category: Injury Updates
Reds manager David Bell said Jake Fraley is "doing better" after taking a foul ball between his legs. (Source: Mark Sheldon on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Fraley fouled a ball off himself on Monday. He was able to walk off under his own power. The Reds should provide another update on his status soon.
Category: Injury Updates
Blake Snell has agreed to a two-year, $62 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Snell has finally found his new team. He landed what he was looking for with a short-term deal that includes an opt out. He joins a Giants starting rotation that is banged up. It is unclear if Snell will be fully ready to go for the start of the season.
Category: Transactions
Yankees INF DJ LeMahieu is dealing with a ‘significant’ bone bruise and may not be ready for opening day, per manager Aaron Boone. (Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: LeMahieu underwent X-rays on his foot after fouling a ball off his foot on Saturday. The X-rays were negative, but the veteran’s status for Opening Day is up in the air. Fantasy managers should expect Oswaldo Cabrera to man third base if LeMahieu lands on the injured list.
Category: Injury Updates
Astros OF Yordan Alvarez left Monday’s game early. (Source: Chandler Rome on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: There is no word yet on if Alvarez has suffered an injury, but the team should provide an update after the game. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.
Category: Injury Updates
The White Sox have named Garrett Crochet as their Opening Day starter. (Source: Chuck Garfien on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Crochet is a converted reliever and will make his first major league start on Opening Day. The 24-year-old has allowed seven hits and recorded 12 strikeouts across nine innings this spring.
The Red Sox have Ceddanne Rafaela in Monday’s game playing at second base. (Source: Alex Speier on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: This would mark Rafaela’s first playing time in the infield this spring. The 23-year-old prospect is currently slashing .273/.333/.901 with three home runs, eight RBI, and two steals so far in Spring Training. Rafaela is making a strong case to make the Opening Day roster.
Twins CP Jhoan Duran (oblique) will begin the season on the 15-day IL. (Source: Betsy Helfand on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The team stated that his oblique injury is considered a moderate strain, which may require Duran to miss more than the minimum 15 days. The team will likely turn to Griffin Jax as the closer to open the season.
Category: Injury Updates
Twins SP Anthony DeSclafani will start the regular season on the injured list with a right forearm strain. (Source: Betsy Helfand on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: DeSclafani is scheduled to have his injury assessed soon and the team will build a treatment plan for the veteran. Fantasy managers should consider that DeSclafani could face a longer absence considering his history of injuries with his right arm.
Category: Injury Updates