Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (concussion) has suffered a mild concussion after being struck in the face by his own bat while working in the batting cages, per MLB.com's Jason Beck. Beck reports that Rogers received stitches but that Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the team expects him to be fine by Opening Day. Across 142 plate appearances in 2025, Rogers slashed .187/.277/.333 with three home runs, 19 RBI, and 14 runs scored. The 30-year-old posted an impressive 10.6% walk rate in 2025 and owns a double-digit barrel rate for his career, but he's also struck out at a 32.1% clip across nearly 1,100 MLB plate appearances. Once healthy, Rogers is expected to serve as Detroit's backup catcher behind Dillon Dingler. If Rogers ends up missing time to open the season, veteran backstop Tomas Nido could be the favorite to break camp with the team.

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Once considered one of the top prospects in all of baseball, Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews has struggled to be a consistently productive player early in his MLB career. Across 322 plate appearances in 2025, Crews hit .208/.280/.352 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 43 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases. At just 24 years old, Crews still has plenty of time to develop into a quality big-leaguer. Crews also has the benefit of playing for. a rebuilding Nationals' squad that should give him plenty of runway for everyday playing time. However, Crews posted an uninspiring 38.7% hard-hit rate in 2025, and it's worth noting that he owns a .634 OPS across 454 career MLB plate appearances. He has the potential for five-category fantasy production if it all comes together, but Crews has yet to prove he can handle big-league pitching and comes with a fair degree of downside risk heading into 2026.

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The Miami Marlins announced on Wednesday that they reassigned left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling to minor-league camp. Snelling, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, just couldn't win an Opening Day roster spot out of spring training while competing with left-hander Braxton Garrett and right-hander Janson Junk for the final two starting rotation spots. The 22-year-old southpaw will have to wait to make his major-league debut, but he doesn't have a ton left to prove down on the farm, so fantasy managers should expect him in the big leagues in 2026 sooner than later. Snelling had a 7.56 ERA in Grapefruit League play over four outings (8 1/3 innings), but he did strike out 13 batters while walking four. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder has a high floor with a fastball that showed more velocity in 2025. Snelling also features a slider, sweeper, and changeup. Stash him in dynasty/keeper leagues as a potential mid-rotation starter.

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson (elbow) is scheduled to pitch two or three innings in a game on Friday, per Brewers beat writer Sophia Minnaert. Henderson experienced some elbow soreness in early March but seems to have avoided a major injury. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut in 2025 and dominated in a small sample size, recording a 3-0 record with a 1.78 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts across 25 1/3 innings (five starts). Henderson's spring injury setback likely means he will open the season in the Minors as he builds up to a full starter's workload. Milwaukee also has a stockpile of MLB-quality pitching depth, which could delay Henderson's return to the big leagues even further. However, the young right-hander should be able to force his way to the Majors sooner rather than later if he can stay healthy and pitches as he did in 2025.

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Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made earned an invitation to big league camp this spring after cruising through three levels of the minor leagues last year with a .285/.379/.413 slash line, nine home runs, and 47 steals in 115 games, finishing the year in Double-A as an 18-year-old. The Dominican slugger was reassigned to minor-league camp earlier this month, and although a 2026 debut with the Brewers is unlikely, it isn't out of the question. The soon-to-be-19-year-old has some of the highest-rated hit, power, and speed tools (fielding, too) in the minors and has risen to MLB's No. 3 prospect overall. The 6-foot-1 phenom will likely begin the year at Double-A, and even if a 2026 MLB debut ends up not being in the cards, he's likely to have an impact in 2027, so keen fantasy managers would be wise to keep tabs on his progress this year.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Quinn Priester (wrist) is slated to throw a bullpen on Saturday and is targeting an April return to the big-league mound, per Brewers beat writer Sophia Minnaert. Priester is battling a nerve issue that has caused issues in his right wrist, but the team is hopeful he will be able to avoid surgery. The 25-year-old was a breakout success in 157 1/3 innings for Milwaukee in 2025, posting a 13-3 record with a 3.32 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 132 strikeouts. Priester's subpar 20.2% strikeout rate limits his fantasy appeal, but the young right-hander has demonstrated he can be a productive pitcher against MLB hitters and should have a spot in the Brewers' rotation once he returns from injury. With Priester sidelined to open the year, left-hander Kyle Harrison and right-hander Brandon Sproat appear likely to open the season in Milwaukee's rotation.

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Philadelphia Phillies infielder Dylan Moore (foot) is dealing with a bruised foot from a foul ball in spring training, manager Rob Thomson told Matt Gelb of The Athletic. It's nothing serious for Moore that will put him in danger of missing Opening Day late next week. Moore, who is pushing for the last bench spot to begin the 2026 regular season, had two hits and a walk in a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves before being removed in the top of the fifth inning. Speed is the 33-year-old Moore's greatest asset to fantasy managers in deeper leagues. He wasn't able to hit enough in 2025 in 106 games with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, slashing .201/.267/.374 with a .642 OPS, 11 homers, 25 RBI, 35 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases. Moore stole a career-high 32 bags in 2024 and has 118 thefts in his seven major-league seasons. Unless injuries in Philly force him into a bigger role, Moore will simply be a speed asset in NL-only leagues.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) is scheduled to throw four innings on Thursday, per Brewers beat writer Sophia Minnaert. The 33-year-old's status for Opening Day is officially up in the air as he works his way back from a lat injury. However, he could be on track to be part of the team's early-season plans if he can make it through the rest of his ramp-up period unscathed. Woodruff missed all of 2024 and the first three-plus months of 2025 with a shoulder injury. He was excellent upon his return last season, pitching to a 3.20 ERA and 0.91 WHIP with 83 strikeouts across 64 2/3 innings (12 starts) before suffering a season-ending lat strain in September. Woodruff comes with significant health concerns at this point in his career, but the veteran right-hander also carries high-end fantasy upside.

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The Washington Nationals announced on Wednesday that they optioned first baseman/designated hitter Abimelec Ortiz to Triple-A Rochester. The left-handed slugger had spent his entire career in the Texas organization before being acquired this offseason in the MacKenzie Gore trade. He showed well in his first taste of Triple-A pitching in 2025, slashing .283/.388/.565 with nine home runs and a 12.7 percent walk rate in 41 games there. The 24-year-old was just 3-for-22 (.136) in Cactus League play, though, and will have to continue his development with the team's Triple-A affiliate. It's possible the Nats' 24th-ranked prospect debuts later this season, but for now, he's off the fantasy radar.

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On Wednesday, Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter made what is likely his final spring appearance before the regular season gets underway, twirling four innings of one-hit ball against the Braves, allowing just one hit and a walk while striking out three. The Phils' top pitching prospect had a bumpy outing his last time out (three earned runs), but Wednesday's performance made it three scoreless appearances out of four this spring with an 8:2 K:BB in a total of 11 2/3 innings of work. The 6-foot-7 hurler is expected to be the team's fifth starter once the regular season begins, and if he lives up to the former hype, the right-hander could remain there for the rest of the season. The former first-rounder struggled to a 5.40 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a 13.7 percent K-BB% in 106 2/3 innings at Triple-A in 2025, his first time pitching in minor league regular-season games since 2022 after elbow problems and eventually Tommy John surgery cost him all of 2023 and 2024. Most fantasy managers may want to wait and see before rostering the tall right-hander, but proactive managers in deeper leagues with available bench space may consider stashing him in the event his spring success carries over into the regular season.

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore will get the nod as the team's Opening Day starter in 2026, taking on the Tampa Bay Rays at home on Thursday, March 26. The left-hander was second on the team in wins, quality starts, and strikeouts last season behind Sonny Gray, who is no longer with the club, so Liberatore will assume the role of ace of the staff. The 6-foot-5 southpaw recorded a 4.21 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 122 strikeouts in 151 2/2 innings pitched last season, which doesn't really move the needle much for fantasy. The former first-rounder has looked good so far this spring, though, as he's allowed three earned runs in 10 innings of work (2.70 ERA) while registering a 1.00 WHIP and an impressive 14:1 K:BB in his three starts, so perhaps he's ready to take a step forward in 2026. The 26-year-old is going undrafted in most fantasy leagues, owning an ADP of 359, right around his RotoBaller ranking of 341 overall.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) made his first Grapefruit League start of 2026 on Wednesday against the Red Sox, and although the one-inning outing was short, it was encouraging. The veteran threw only 10 pitches, but his fastball averaged 97.1 mph and topped out at 98.7 mph; for reference, the right-hander's fastball averaged 96.7 mph in his last full season of 2023. The six-time All-Star made just 17 starts in 2024 and then missed all of 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery with an internal brace. Despite Wednesday's appearance, the expectation still is that the 6-foot-4 hurler will begin the regular season on the 60-day injured list, and so he will not be ready to return to the mound in the regular season until sometime in late May or early June. Fantasy managers hoping he will return to form in 2026 can grab the two-time Cy Young winner at the end of most drafts with an ADP of 249, right around his RotoBaller rank of 234 overall.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that right-hander Roki Sasaki will be in the team's Opening Day starting rotation despite his struggles in spring training, according to Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times. Sasaki has been a roller coaster in Cactus League action this year, and it continued in his latest outing on Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals, when he allowed three runs on four hits, four walks, and five strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings pitched. He has shown progress with his newly-added cutter, but overall, Sasaki has been underwhelming this spring. When left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) eventually makes his 2026 season debut, Sasaki may end up back in the bullpen, where he was thriving last fall to close out the season. Struggles with command have been the biggest issue for the 24-year-old Japanese hurler, making him a boom/bust fantasy option in 2026. In 36 1/3 innings in his MLB debut in the regular season last year, Sasaki had a 4.46 ERA with 28 K's and 22 walks in 10 outings (eight starts).

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Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman (back) was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds with lower-back tightness, according to the team. Cole Carrigg will take over for the Rockies in center field. Freeman should be considered day-to-day for now. The 26-year-old former second-rounder by the Cleveland Guardians in 2017 played in 110 games in 2025 in his first year in Colorado and looked good, slashing .281/.354/.361 with a career-best .715 OPS, two home runs, 31 RBI, 50 runs scored, and a career-high 18 stolen bases in 428 plate appearances. Freeman makes a lot of contact and has some speed, but his lack of power doesn't make him all that exciting in fantasy, even at hitter-friendly Coors Field. If healthy this year, he's expected to be in more of a super-utility role as well, which will limit his playing time.

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) said he played six innings on a back field in a minor-league game on Tuesday and got some outfield work in as well, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Lowe recently returned to Cactus League action for the Halos in a designated-hitter role after initially injuring his oblique in late February. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger has a history of oblique injuries, so it makes sense for the Angels to err on the side of caution with the regular season starting late next week. Lowe, a former first-rounder in 2016 by the Tampa Bay Rays, was once a promising power/speed threat before injuries slowed him down. He had a 20-homer campaign in 2023 and also stole 32 bags that year and drove in 83 runs. Lowe has had two straight disappointing seasons since then, hitting a combined .230/.292/.378 with 21 homers, 74 RBI, and 43 stolen bases. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can still dream on that potential, but he must stay healthy and will be battling for playing time in Anaheim.

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Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel is expected to open the year as the team's primary starting first baseman, barring a "dramatic change of heart" by the team, a source told Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. It's good news for Morel's fantasy baseball value in deeper leagues entering his first year in Miami, but just remember that there is a lot of volatility and swing-and-miss here. The 26-year-old right-handed hitter is a career .222 hitter in four big-league seasons with 538 strikeouts in 1,770 plate appearances. In 105 games last year with the Tampa Bay Rays, Morel hit .219/.289/.396 with a .684 OPS, 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 37 runs scored, and seven stolen bases. He's also gone 5-for-37 (.135) with no homers, 13 K's, and three walks in spring training. Morel has some power from the right side, but if he continues to struggle offensively, the Marlins will give other players opportunities at first base in 2026.

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The Washington Nationals announced on Wednesday that they optioned catching prospect Harry Ford to Triple-A Rochester. To begin the 2026 season, Keibert Ruiz and Drew Millas will be the Nationals' catchers. Ford could have an opportunity to overtake Ruiz as the Nats' primary catcher sooner than later in 2026, but for now, the 23-year-old will begin in the minor leagues after going 3-for-14 (.214) with no homers, two RBI, a stolen base, three walks, and seven strikeouts in seven Grapefruit League games this spring. Per MLB Pipeline, Ford is considered Washington's No. 3 prospect, and he's also considered the No. 9 catching prospect in all of baseball. The trade to D.C. over the winter from Seattle did wonders for Ford's dynasty/keeper value, although some patience might be required. Ford has excellent plate discipline, on-base skills, and above-average power for a catcher.

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Cleveland Guardians outfielder/designated hitter George Valera (calf) has been sidelined by a mild left-calf strain in camp, and there is some question as to whether he'll be ready for Opening Day later this month, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. He has been throwing and hitting, and on Tuesday, he did some running. Valera "appears to be trending in the right direction," and the team is "hopeful he could return to game action in the coming days." However, the Guardians "won't rush him" for the sake of putting him on their Opening Day roster. Valera's long-term health is the top priority. It's tough timing for the 25-year-old's injury, as he was hitting .292 (7-for-24) with a homer, four RBI, and four runs scored in 10 Cactus League games before his injury and looked to be on track to break camp with the big-league team. It's now sounding more likely that he'll start either on the injured list or at Triple-A Columbus. In his major-league debut in 2025, Valera went 9-for-41 (.220) with two homers, five RBI, and a 13:7 K:BB in 16 games played.

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Los Angeles Angels infielder Vaughn Grissom (hand) received a cortisone shot in his left hand on Tuesday, and he's unsure if he'll have to open the 2026 regular season on the injured list, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Grissom hurt his hand during a Cactus League game last week against the Chicago White Sox. The 25-year-old former 11th-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2019 played all of last year at Triple-A Worcester in the Boston Red Sox's system, slashing .270/.342/.441 with a .783 OPS, 13 home runs, 48 RBI, 69 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 96 games played. He looked good in limited action in the big leagues in his first two seasons in 2022 and 2023 with the Atlanta Braves, but injuries have cost him opportunities, and he batted under .200 in 31 games for the BoSox in 2024. Grissom's hand injury doesn't help his chances of making the Opening Day roster as a utility player for the Halos in 2026. You can ignore Grissom outside of deep AL-only and keeper leagues.

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The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-hander Richard Fitts to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Pitchers Kyle Leahy and Andre Pallante have earned the final two spots in the Cardinals' Opening Day starting rotation. St. Louis will have Fitts, 26, get some more seasoning in the minor leagues, but he'll surely be counted on to make starts in 2026 in his first year with the Red Birds. St. Louis acquired Fitts in a trade with the Boston Red Sox in the offseason after he went 2-4 with a 5.00 ERA (5.80 FIP) and 1.31 WHIP with 40 strikeouts and 16 walks in 45 innings over 11 outings (10 starts) in 2025. He continued to be very hittable in three Grapefruit League starts, allowing six earned runs on nine hits while walking three and striking out nine in 9 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers in 12-team leagues can ignore Fitts for now, especially because of his injury history and a low career strikeout rate. He's probably only worth rostering in NL-only leagues as pitching depth.

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