Xavier Isaac

First baseman Xavier Isaac (elbow) begins the season on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Montgomery as he builds up his throwing following an aggravation of an elbow issue, reports Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Isaac briefly appeared in spring games before the setback and could potentially be activated in late April.

Fantasy Impact

Isaac (elbow) opens the year on the IL at Double-A, aiming for a late April activation. His massive power potential comes with significant strikeout risk (40.6% K% at AA in '24), making him a high-upside, high-risk dynasty hold.

Xavier Isaac won’t play in Thursday’s Spring Breakout game against Red Sox prospects due to a sore left wrist/elbow, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Isaac, reassigned to minors Sunday with Matthew Etzel stepping in, hit a wall with left arm soreness in late February—limited to DH in his last four Grapefruit League games, he was slated for corner OF and 1B but aims for a late March minors start, 1B status pending. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues can keep tabs; his bat’s promising, but the arm’s a question mark.

The Rays have reassigned Xavier Isaac to minor-league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Isaac went hitless in nine spring at-bats and will head back to the minors to open the 2025 season. He posted a .264/.370/.480 slash line, with 18 home runs, and 78 RBI in 102 games in the minors last season.

Xavier Isaac is expected to start hitting again in a few days after an MRI on his left elbow came back negative, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fantasy Impact

The increased outfield reps early in camp contributed to some elbow soreness for Isaac, but the imaging results ruled out any significant injury. While he'll need more time before resuming throwing, he should be able to get back to his usual batting routine shortly. The highly regarded first base prospect is likely to begin the 2025 season at Double-A Montgomery, where he’ll continue refining his approach at the plate.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said prospect Xavier Isaac is dealing with elbow soreness.

Fantasy Impact

It is considered likely a product of making different throws in shifting between first base and outfield. Cash said they “don’t think he’ll miss too much time.”