Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Jorge Polanco might require a trip to the injured list. (Source: Laura Albanese on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Polanco has been playing through Achilles soreness which has limited him to being the designated hitter. There should be an update by the end of the week on if he'll require an IL stint.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters Wednesday that he’s weighing a potential change at closer. (Source: Sophia Minnaert on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Megill is coming off allowing three runs in his latest appearance on Tuesday against the Blue Jays. Abner Uribe could start seeing more saves opportunities for the Brewers.
The Cubs and Padres are among the teams interested in free agent Lucas Giolito. (Source: Ken Rosenthal)
Fantasy Impact: Giolito remains the biggest free agent still available. The Cubs and Padres are both among the teams who have suffered injuries to starting pitchers early in the season. It remains unclear when he'll sign.
Logan Henderson could be called up for the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Royals.
Fantasy Impact: Henderson could be called up as the 27th man for the Brewers. He has made one appearance for Triple-A Nashville this season.
Mon, Mar 30th 4:39pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Brewers and shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt are close to finalizing an eight-year contract extension. (Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is a noteworthy extension for Pratt who has played just 123 games above High-A. He projects to be the shortstop of the future for Milwaukee.
Jacob Latz will start for the Texas Rangers in Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: With Jacob deGrom scratched from his scheduled start due to neck stiffness, Latz will draw the start in his place. Last season, he made 33 appearances for the Rangers, including eight starts, and posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 85.2 innings.
Mon, Mar 23rd 5:41pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker told reporters he won’t name a primary closer entering the regular season. (Source: Shawn McFarland on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Robert Garcia and Chris Martin are likely to get the majority of the save chances with other relievers potentially mixed in. It is not an ideal sign for Garcia entering the season.
The Phillies expect Andrew Painter to make their Opening Day rotation. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Painter tossed two perfect innings in his second Grapefruit League start. He threw 20 pitches and pounded the strike zone. He'll be a player to monitor the rest of camp.
Miguel Amaya has been getting some reps at first base for the Chicago Cubs this spring and could potentially see some innings there while backup first baseman Tyler Austin recovers from knee surgery. (Source: Bruce Levine on X)
Fantasy Impact: Amaya has 37 games of minor league experience at first base, but has only seen two games at Double-A at the position over the last four years. The Cubs are seemingly planning to carry three catchers and, with Michael Busch as the only healthy first baseman, at bats could be had for Amaya at both positions. Amaya could see some starts at first against lefties if all goes well during the spring.
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will play center field in Friday's spring training opener, according to manager Craig Counsell. (Source: Marquee Sports Network on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Suzuki has been a primary right fielder since joining the Cubs in 2022. His bat has been as advertised in the big leagues, hitting .269 with 87 home runs and an .818 OPS across 532 career big-league games.
Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo saw reps at first base at spring training on Wednesday. (Source: Jeff Jones on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pozo was the first of the catching group to see time at first base, splitting time with Alec Burleson at the position. The 28-year-old hit .231 with five homers across 168 plate appearances with the Cardinals in 2025.
Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto will make his spring debut on Saturday against the Phillies. (Source: Keegan Matheson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Okamoto, a marquee free-agent signing, was held up by visa issues in getting to camp, but will see action in the club's first Grapefruit league again on Saturday. He is also scheduled to appear on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The 29-year-old hit .327 with 15 homers in an injury-shortened 69 games with Tokyo of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball a season ago.
Rangers outfielder Michael Helman will see time at shortstop in camp, according to manager Skip Schumaker. (Source: Shawn McFarland on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Helman, an outfielder by trade, has logged just one of his 281 2/3 defensive innings at shortstop, but will see time at shortstop in camp as the club evaluates its utility options. The 29-year-old has hit .239 with five homers and four stolen bases across 120 career big-league trips to the plate.
Rangers infielder Justin Foscue will see time in the outfield in spring training, according to manager Skip Schumaker. (Source: Shawn McFarland on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Foscue has seen his limited big-time time at first and second base, but will get a look in the outfield this spring as the club evaluates its utility options. The 26-year-old has it just .059 across his first 53 MLB trips to the plate.
The Astros have “expressed interest” in free agent OF Michael Conforto. (Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Conforto's market has been quiet after he struggled with the Dodgers last season. He would compete for a spot in the outfield if he signs with Houston.
Pirates manager Don Kelly said Konnor Griffin making the team's Opening Day roster would be tough. (Source: Andrew Fillipponi on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: "It would be a tough ask," Kelly said. "Keep in mind he's only had a handful of at-bats at Double-A." It does not appear that Griffin will be on the team to open the season.
Sun, Feb 15th 11:37pm EST
By Ari Koslow
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Alec Bohm is the likeliest candidate to open up as his team’s cleanup hitter.
Fantasy Impact: Thomson didn't say in what order, but Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are all expected to be bat in the top-three in the Phillies lineup. Adolis García could also be a candidate to hit in the 4-5 spot of the Phillies lineup.
Isaac Paredes told reporters he plans to be a 100 percent participant in camp with the Astros. (Source: Chandler Rome on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Paredes is expected to see work at first base, second base and third base in camp. He added that the trade rumors and speculation things are “out of my control." He remains with Houston for now as the trade rumors continue.
Shota Imanaga worked with Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy on refining his mechanics during the offseason and will focus on adjusting his pitch mix throughout spring training. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Imanaga posted a 2.65 ERA in the first half of the 2025 season but struggled mightily after the break, logging a 4.70 ERA in the second half. During offseason work with Hottovy, Imanaga focused on cleaning up his mechanics and strengthening his lower half. This spring, he is working on refining a sweeper from his “natural arm slot” while reintroducing his cutter and experimenting with a sinker grip that allows him to maintain velocity. Imanaga also elected not to pitch for Team Japan national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic, opting instead to dedicate camp to those adjustments and rebound from a difficult second half in 2025.
Jace Jung has been getting reps at first base in camp. (Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jung has appeared in just 55 major league games, splitting time between second and third base. He’s struggled in that limited sample, posting a .190/.315/.230 slash line, but has found far more success in the minors, where he owns a .257/.375/.461 line across 363 games. With reps at first base this spring, the Detroit Tigers may be searching for additional ways to get his bat into the lineup. With Spencer Torkelson at first base, Jung, a left-handed hitter, could serve as an option to give Torkelson a breather, particularly against right-handed pitching.
