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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rangers 3B Josh Jung is set to take live batting practice Monday. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Jung is dealing with a strained left calf. The team hopes that if Monday’s workout goes well, that he could serve as the designated hitter later this weekend. The 26-year-old should be available for the Rangers’ on Opening Day, barring any setbacks.
Rangers SS Corey Seager is scheduled to take live batting practice Monday (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Seager continues to ramp up his rehab from a sports hernia operation he underwent in January. The veteran has yet to play in a Spring Training game and would likely need to log a few in game at-bats in order to be on the Opening Day roster.
Astros SP Jose Urquidy has been diagnosed with a forearm strain and will not be available for the start of the season. (Source: Matt Kawahara on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Urquidy will be shut down from throwing and will not be in the Opening Day rotation. The Astros have multiple injuries to their starting rotation and are expected to continue to look outside of the organization for depth.