• Bryan Abreu begins serving two-game suspension
    Astros placed RHP Bryan Abreu on the restricted list.

    Advice: In case fantasy managers forgot, Abreu kicks off the 2024 campaign by serving a league-issued two-game suspension that carries over from last postseason for intentionally throwing at Rangers slugger Adolis García during Game 5 of the ALCS. Rotoworld Today, 3:30 am
    Bryan AbreuHOU - RP
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  • Giants option Marco Luciano to Triple-A
    Giants optioned SS Marco Luciano to Triple-A Sacramento.

    Advice: It’s not a totally unexpected development, but it’s a bit surprising the Giants are going to roll with veteran defensive specialist Nick Ahmed at shortstop to open the season instead of rolling the dice on Luciano, who possesses a much higher offensive ceiling. The 22-year-old former top prospect will head back to the minors to open the year, but figures to get his extended opportunity at some point in the near future given Ahmed’s health issues over the last few seasons. Rotoworld Today, 3:27 am
  • Angels officially add Miguel Sanó to active roster
    Angels selected the contract of 1B Miguel Sanó from Triple-A Salt Lake.

    Advice: Sanó has officially made the Angels’ Opening Day roster after signing a minor league contract back in late January. The slimmed-down 30-year-old slugger figures to split time with youngster Nolan Schanuel at the hot corner and veteran Aaron Hicks at designated hitter. He hasn’t appeared in the majors since the first half of the 2022 campaign, but still offers significant over-the-fence power potential, which could make him a decent speculative flyer in deeper mixed leagues. Rotoworld Today, 3:25 am
  • Angels put Sam Bachman (shoulder) on 60-day IL
    Angels placed RHP Sam Bachman on the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: Bachman will miss at least two months to open the season while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. He’ll presumably head to Triple-A Salt Lake as extra rotation depth once he’s fully healthy. Rotoworld Today, 3:21 am
     
  • Astros option Corey Julks to Triple-A
    Astros optioned OF Corey Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land.

    Advice: It seemed like Julks had the inside track to a spot on Houston’s season-opening roster, but has been jettisoned to the minors instead. The 28-year-old outfielder figures to get another shot in the big leagues whenever an opportunity arises due to injury or ineffectiveness. Rotoworld Today, 3:20 am
     
  • Rangers option Grant Anderson to Triple-A
    Rangers optioned RHP Grant Anderson to Triple-A Round Rock.

    Advice: Anderson won’t be part of Texas’ season-opening bullpen mix after making 20 appearances last year in the majors and also pitching in the postseason. Rotoworld Today, 3:17 am
  • A’s option Zach Jackson to Triple-A Las Vegas
    Athletics optioned RHP Zach Jackson to Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Advice: Jackson was hit hard this spring after missing most of last season due to a flexor strain. The 29-year-old former high-leverage specialist will open the year back in the minors as extra organizational depth. Rotoworld Today, 3:16 am
     
  • Marlins option Calvin Faucher to Triple-A
    Marlins optioned RHP Calvin Faucher to Triple-A Jacksonville.

    Advice: Faucher was acquired last November from the Rays and will open the season in the minors after failing to land a spot in Miami’s season-opening bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 3:13 am
     
  • Could yield to Berti at third base
    Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn't yet certain whether Cabrera or newly acquired Jon Berti will start at third base on Opening Day, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

    Advice: With DJ LeMahieu (foot) beginning the season on the IL and Oswaldo Peraza set to miss several weeks due to a shoulder injury, Cabrera didn't appear to have much competition for the role of the Yankees' primary third baseman to begin the campaign. That changed Wednesday, however, when New York acquired Jon Berti in a three-team trade involving the Marlins and Rays. Though there's still a chance Cabrera could start on Opening Day, it's almost certain that he'll yield substantial time at the hot corner to the more-experienced Berti, who racked up a career-high 424 plate appearances last season and hit .294 while compiling 53 runs and 16 stolen bases. By contrast, Cabrera struggled over 330 plate appearances, slashing just .211/.275/.299 with five homers, 29 RBI, 35 runs and eight thefts. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:44 pm
    Oswaldo CabreraNYY - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    1:10 pm @HOU