Mon, Feb 16th 8:36pm EST
By Brenton Kemp
Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Tiedemann is fully healthy in camp and could pitch as a starter or a reliever in 2026. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Tiedemann missed all of the 2025 season and made just eight minor-league outings in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. He told MLB.com that he is fully healthy in spring training with his rehab fully behind him. Still just 23, the former top prospect will be in tough to crack the Jays' Opening Day roster as a starter given their wealth of options there, but could potentially make the team as a reliever. However, the most likely scenario is for Tiedemann to begin in the minors, considering he has pitched just 13 innings above Double-A and just 17 1/3 innings total over the last two seasons.
Category: Injury Updates
Athletics infielder Zack Gelof could see time in the outfield this season, according to skipper Mark Kotsay. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Gelof underwent shoulder surgery in September but said he feels good and he's ready to contribute to the club right away this season. The 26-year-old second baseman suddenly sees his spot on the Opening Day roster in doubt after the club not only acquired second baseman Jeff McNeil from the Mets this winter, but also after he struggled in 2024 and struggled even more in 2025 while appearing in just 30 games due to injuries. His 69-game rookie season in 2023 when he hit 14 homers alongside an .841 OPS could help afford him an opportunity to break camp with the big club this season.
