• Sitting versus lefty
    Walsh isn't in the Rangers' lineup Thursday against the Cubs.

    Advice: The Cubs will send Justin Steele onto the mound to start their season, so the lefty-hitting Walsh will begin Opening Day in the dugout. Ezequiel Duran will instead start at first base and bat seventh. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
    Jared WalshTEX - 1B,OF
    4:35 pm vs CHC
     
  • Added to big-league roster
    The Rangers selected Walsh's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

    Advice: Walsh was able to win a spot on Texas' roster after putting up an .827 OPS with three home runs this spring. He is likely in line to see most of the at-bats at first base against right-hander while Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) is on the shelf. Rotowire.com 59 minutes ago
    Jared WalshTEX - 1B,OF
    4:35 pm vs CHC
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    Horwitz was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

    Advice: The 26-year-old came into camp hoping to land a backup job at first base behind Vladimir Guerrero, but Horwitz batted only .125 (5-for-40) in Grapefruit League action, and the signings of Daniel Vogelbach and Joey Votto (ankle) cut off his path to the 26-man roster. Horwitz slashed .337/.450/.495 with 10 homers in 107 games for Buffalo last season, but he may need to add more power to his profile to get serious consideration for a regular job in the majors. Rotowire.com Today, 11:46 am
  • Handling second base in opener
    Biggio is starting at second base and batting ninth in Thursday's opener in Tampa Bay.

    Advice: Biggio is likely to see the bulk of the at-bats at the keystone against right-handers, much to the chagrin of Davis Schneider's fantasy managers. He will also be an option at third base some days. Rotowire.com Today, 11:31 am
    Cavan BiggioTOR - 1B,2B,3B,OF
    Bot 2, 0-1 @TB
     
  • On bench for opener
    Urshela is absent from the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the White Sox.

    Advice: Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has opted to roll with Andy Ibanez at third base against southpaw Garrett Crochet. Urshela could still be the favorite to see the bulk of the starts at the hot corner, but they might come mostly versus right-handers initially. Rotowire.com Today, 11:13 am
    Gio UrshelaDET - 1B,3B,SS
    Bot 2, 0-0 @CWS
     
  • Pushed off 40-man roster
    The Orioles designated Nevin for assignment Thursday.

    Advice: After a strong showing in the Grapefruit League, Nevin looked in good position to make the Opening Day roster as a bench bat, but he'll instead miss out on a spot with Baltimore making the late-camp pickup of infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp, who signed a one-year deal with the club after being cut by the Reds earlier this month. If Nevin isn't claimed off waivers, he'll likely remain in the Orioles organization and report to Triple-A Norfolk. Rotowire.com Today, 10:42 am
    Tyler NevinBAL - 1B,3B,OF
    Bot 4, 7-1 vs LAA
     
  • Batting leadoff Thursday
    Joe is starting in right field and batting leadoff for Thursday's opener against the Marlins.

    Advice: With southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the bump, Joe not only gets the call in right field over Jack Suwinski but is also perched atop the batting order. The setup makes him a sneaky DFS play Thursday. Rotowire.com Today, 10:36 am
     
  • Garners start at DH
    Burleson is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth in Thursday's opener against the Dodgers.

    Advice: The Cardinals have been hamstrung by injuries, but Burleson also earned a spot in the Opening Day lineup with a .988 OPS this spring. Nolan Gorman will be at second base, Brendan Donovan will play left field and Matt Carpenter will begin the game on the bench. Rotowire.com Today, 10:25 am
     
  • Not starting against lefty
    O'Hearn is absent from the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus the Angels.

    Advice: The Angels are rolling out southpaw Patrick Sandoval, so Ryan Mountcastle will be at first base and Jordan Westburg will serve as the designated hitter. O'Hearn will be a regular against righties, either at first base or DH. Rotowire.com Today, 10:17 am
    Ryan O'HearnBAL - 1B,OF
    Bot 4, 7-1 vs LAA