The Rays placed Shane Baz on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Baz is continuing to work his way back from undergoing Tommy John surgery. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
The Rays have placed Taj Bradley on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bradley was expected to miss the start of the season after suffering a pec strain earlier in March. He is expected to hold a role at the end of the Rays rotation when he is healthy.
Dylan Carlson (shoulder) will be placed on the IL and miss the start of the 2024 season. (Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Carlson collided with teammate Jordan Walker in Monday's game. Carlson has been diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder which will force him to the IL. Victor Scott will be added to the Cardinals' roster and likely start in center field on Opening Day.
Michael Wacha's (finger) X-rays came back negative on Monday. (Source: Jackson Stone on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wacha was struck on his right middle finger by a line drive on Sunday, but he was fortunate enough to avoid a significant injury and will begin the season in the Royals' rotation. The veteran righty is expected to make his season debut Monday against the Orioles.
Matt Brash was able to throw 25 pitches off the mound at 85 percent effort. (Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brash appears to be progressing well from his elbow injury that sidelined him earlier in camp. The Mariners should provide a further update on his status later in the week.
Gregory Santos is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday. (Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: If the MRI is clean, Santos is expected to resume his throwing program. At that point, he could make his debut in the bullpen for the Mariners early in the season.
Sam Haggerty is starting the season on the injured list. (Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear what Haggerty is dealing with exactly. When healthy, he'll be a utility player for the Mariners.
Randal Grichuk will open the season on the injured list. (Source: Theo Mackie om Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Grichuk has been unable to fully recover from an ankle injury this offseason. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Grichuk Grichuk would be ready to DH but that “just having a DH and not giving somebody a chance to play on the other side of the ball would not be fair to him or the team.”
Garrett Mitchell will start the season on the injured list. (Source: Curt Hogg on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mitchell has a fracture in his left hand. It remains unclear who will replace him in the outfield as of now.
Bryan Woo will open the season on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. (Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Woo had been slated to open the season towards the end of the Mariners starting rotation. It isn't expected to be a long-term concern according to reports. Emerson Hancock is slated to open the season in his absence in the Mariners starting rotation.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says Paul Sewald has a grade 2 left oblique strain and will miss some time. (Source: Theo Mackie on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lovullo added that Sewald is expected to miss weeks, not days. He'll likely open the season on the injured list as a result. Kevin Ginkel could open up the season as the Diamondbacks closer in his absence.
Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw two innings of live batting practice on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. (Source: Matt Kawahara on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Astros manager Joe Espada added that if all goes well, Verlander could be ready to start a rehab assignment. Barring any setbacks, the veteran shouldn't miss too much time early in the season.
Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Lars Nootbaar took soft-toss swings on Sunday and Monday without ill effects from the rib fractures on his left side. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nootbaar is still slated to open the season on the injured list. It doesn't appear like he will miss too much time.
The White Sox placed Max Stassi on the 10-day injured list. (Source: Vinnie Duber on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Stassi is dealing with an inflamed hip. He was traded twice this offseason and was looking to compete for the starting catcher role with the White Sox this season. Chicago called up Korey Lee as the corresponding move. He will likely split the time behind the plate with Martin Maldonado to open the season.
Mon, Mar 25th 3:30pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Jameson Taillon is scheduled to throw one inning of live batting practice on Monday. (Source: Maddie Lee on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Counsell added that Taillon will throw live BP again on Friday. He'll pitch in a minor league game next if that goes well.
Wade Miley is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Wednesday. (Source: Curt Hogg on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Miley is expected to have the opportunity for three up-downs on Wednesday, equivalent to three innings. He could be ready to make his season debut by the end of April.
Mon, Mar 25th 3:27pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Bryan Reynolds has been sidelined the past three days due to minor mid-back discomfort, but he is expected to be good to go for Opening Day. (Source: Jason Mackey on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Pirates are seemingly being cautious with Reynolds. He is expected to play on Thursday when the Pirates open the season in Miami.
Mon, Mar 25th 3:25pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Joey Votto could return to baseball activities in a few days. (Source: Keegan Matheson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Votto has been sidelined since suffering a foot injury in his Spring Training debut with Toronto. He'll miss the start of the season, but it doesn't appear to be a long-term concern.
Justin Topa will open the season on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Do-Hyoung Park on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Topa is dealing with tendinitis in the knee sustained when he jammed his foot while backing up home plate. The reliever was part of the trade this offseason that sent Jorge Polanco to Seattle. He should hold a role in the middle innings out of the bullpen for the Twins when he is healthy.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said DJ LeMahieu will open the season on the injured list. (Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: LeMahieu was considered a long shot to be ready for the start of the season. He hasn't been able to progress as quickly as the Yankees had hoped from a bone bruise in his right foot. It shouldn't be a long stint for LeMahieu on the IL.