The Blue Jays optioned Zach Pop to Triple-A Buffalo.
Fantasy Impact: Pop allowed 10 runs across 13 2/3 innings in the majors with Toronto last season. He'll open the season in Triple-A, but should get called up at some point in the year.
Category: Transactions
The Astros placed Bryan Abreu on the restricted list.
Fantasy Impact: Abreu will serve a two-game suspension that carried over from the postseason last year.
Category: Transactions
The Giants optioned Marco Luciano to Triple-A Sacramento.
Fantasy Impact: There was some thought that Luciano could open the season as the starting shortstop for the Giants, but it will be Nick Ahmed instead. Luciano should get called up at some point this season, potentially early in the year.
Category: Transactions
The Angels placed Sam Bachman on the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Bachman is recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent in the offseason. He is targeting a return in June or July.
Category: Injury Updates
The Astros optioned Corey Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact: Julks was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster for Houston. He will likely be called up at some point this season.
Category: Transactions
The White Sox placed Jimmy Lambert on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear if Lambert will undergo surgery or not to address his right shoulder injury.
Category: Injury Updates
The White Sox placed Shane Drohan on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Drohan underwent surgery on his right shoulder last month. He is without a clear timetable to return.
Category: Injury Updates
The Mets optioned J.D. Martinez to Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact: Martinez will get some at-bats in the minors to get back to speed after signing with the Mets last week.
Category: Transactions
The Royals placed Carlos Hernandez on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Hernandez was shut down from throwing at the end of February. He began his throwing progression a couple of weeks ago. He'll miss the start of the season as a result.
Category: Injury Updates
The Royals placed Josh Taylor on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Taylor will miss the start of the season due to left biceps soreness.
Category: Injury Updates
The Royals placed Jake Brentz on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Anne Rogers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brentz is expected to be sidelined up to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in his final Spring Training appearance.
Category: Injury Updates
The Boston Red Sox acquired Naoyuki Uwasawa in a trade with the Rays. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Uwasawa signed a minor league deal with the Rays and wasn’t able to make the team. He pitched nine years in Japan, and now he'll look to earn a role with Boston.
Category: Transactions
The Cardinals placed Keynan Middleton on the 15-day injured list. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Middleton is dealing with a right forearm flexor strain. It is unclear how much time he will miss.
Category: Injury Updates
The Cardinals placed Drew Rom on the 15-day injured list. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rom has been sidelined due to left shoulder biceps tendinitis. He recently resumed playing catch, but he'll still miss the start of the season.
Category: Injury Updates
Kevin Newman opted out of his minor league contract with the Diamondbacks. (Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Newman is set to hit free agency after not making the roster to open the season with Arizona. He'll look to earn a depth role with a new team.
Category: Transactions
Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar will undergo surgery on his right thumb. (Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lawlar is expected to miss the next 8-10 weeks. He'll hope to make his return at some point in June or July.
Category: Injury Updates
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Alek Manoah is "likely" to open the season on the injured list. (Source: Kaitlyn McGrath on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Manoah was able to throw a 34-pitch sim game on Wednesday. It is unclear how much time he will miss.
Category: Injury Updates
The Blue Jays placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Kaitlyn McGrath on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Romano is returning from an elbow injury. He began throwing last week, so he shouldn't miss too much time. With Erik Swanson also placed on the IL, Yimi Garcia is likely to open the season as the closer for Toronto.
Category: Injury Updates
The Blue Jays placed Erik Swanson on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Kaitlyn McGrath on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Swanson will miss the start of the season due to forearm tightness.
Category: Injury Updates
Noah Song will undergo Tommy John surgery. (Source: Chris Hatfield on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Song missed most of last season due to a back injury with the Phillies. He'll look to make a full recovery for the 2025 season.
Category: Injury Updates