• Cubs put Patrick Wisdom (back) on 10-day IL
    Cubs placed 3B Patrick Wisdom on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 25, with a back strain.

    Advice: Wisdom will open the season on the injured list after dealing with a back injury throughout spring training. He figures to be ready for his season debut at some point in April. Rotoworld 6 minutes ago
    Patrick WisdomCHC - 1B,3B,OF
    4:35 pm @TEX
     
  • Ian Happ (hamstring) in Opening Day lineup
    Ian Happ (hamstring) is in left field and leading off for Thursday’s Opening Day showdown against the Rangers.

    Advice: There were some questions whether Happ would be ready for Opening Day after dealing with a lingering left hamstring strain throughout spring training, but he’s ready. Here’s the full lineup that will face Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi on Thursday evening: Happ LF, Seiya Suzuki RF, Cody Bellinger CF, Christopher Morel DH, Dansby Swanson SS, Michael Busch 1B, Nico Hoerner 2B, Nick Madrigal 3B and Yan Gomes C. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
    Ian HappCHC - OF
    4:35 pm @TEX
     
  • Jarren Duran leading off on Opening Day vs. M’s
    Jarren Duran is in left field and leading off for Thursday’s Opening Day matchup against the Mariners.

    Advice: No real surprises for Boston as they take on Mariners ace Luis Castillo to open the season in Seattle. Here’s the full lineup: Duran LF, Rafael Devers 3B, Trevor Story SS, Triston Casas 1B, Tyler O’Neill RF, Masataka Yoshida DH, Ceddanne Rafaela CF, Enmanuel Valdez 2B and Connor Wong C. Rotoworld 21 minutes ago
     
  • Report: Nick Senzel suffers broken thumb
    The Washington Post’s Andrew Golden reports Nick Senzel suffered a broken right thumb.

    Advice: Senzel suffered the freak injury while fielding a grounder prior to Thursday’s Opening Day showdown against the Reds. Nothing official from the Nationals yet, but it appears likely the 28-year-old is facing an extended absence. It’s possible prospect Trey Lipscomb will get the call to the majors after putting together a strong spring. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
    Nick SenzelWSH - 3B,OF
    Top 7, 2-7 @CIN
     
  • Orioles designate Tyler Nevin for assignment
    Orioles designated INF Tyler Nevin for assignment.

    Advice: Nevin was acquired from the Tigers back in January and winds up back on waivers after failing to land a spot on Baltimore’s season-opening roster. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
    Tyler NevinBAL - 1B,3B,OF
    W, 11-3 vs LAA
     
  • Has broken thumb
    Senzel broke his thumb while fielding a groundball before Thursday's game against the Reds, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Advice: The Nationals should offer more details following Thursday's game, but it sounds like Senzel may be facing an extended absence to begin the season. Ildemaro Vargas entered the lineup as Senzel's replacement and figures to see regular reps at third base while he's out. Rotowire.com 36 minutes ago
    Nick SenzelWSH - 3B,OF
    Top 7, 2-7 @CIN
     
  • Orioles desginate Ryan McKenna for assignment
    Orioles designated OF Ryan McKenna for assignment.

    Advice: The procedural move opens up a spot on Baltimore’s 40-man roster after McKenna failed to make the club’s Opening Day roster. Rotoworld 37 minutes ago
    Ryan McKennaBAL - OF
    W, 11-3 vs LAA
     
  • Not starting versus lefty
    Brennan isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Thursday's game against Oakland.

    Advice: With left-hander Alex Wood starting on the hill for the A's, the lefty-hitting Brennan will retreat to the dugout Thursday. Ramon Laureano will start in right field as a result, allowing David Fry to serve as Cleveland's DH and bat fifth. Rotowire.com 49 minutes ago
     
  • Sitting versus southpaw
    Florial isn't in the Guaridans' lineup Thursday against the Athletics.

    Advice: Florial is likely to start in center field most days as a strong-side platoon option, but he will take a seat Thursday with left-hander Alex Wood on the bump. Tyler Freeman will get the nod in center field instead and bat sixth. Rotowire.com 51 minutes ago