• Hits IL, will miss beyond 10 days
    The Rays placed Lowe (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Though Lowe is dealing with a Grade 1 right oblique strain -- the most mild degree of strain -- he has yet to resume baseball activities and is on track to miss more than the minimum 10 days. According to MLB.com, Lowe will essentially need to complete a full spring training progression once he's cleared for activities, so at this stage, he's likely tracking for a late-April or early-May return. While Lowe is on the shelf to open the season, Richie Palacios, Harold Ramirez and Amed Rosario could all be in store for extra playing time in the corner outfield or at designated hitter. Rotowire.com 43 minutes ago
    Josh LoweTB - OF
    1:10 pm vs TOR
     
  • Rays place Josh Lowe (oblique) on 10-day IL
    Rays placed Josh Lowe (oblique) on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 25, with an oblique injury.

    Advice: No surprises here as Lowe has been sidelined since the start of Spring Training. The 26-year-old outfielder had a breakout 2023 season where he posted a .835 OPS with 20 home runs in 501 plate appearances. Fantasy managers that drafted Lowe will want to stash him and hope that he is back sooner rather than later as he can finish as one of the top fantasy outfielders this season, if healthy. Rotoworld 54 minutes ago
    Josh LoweTB - OF
    1:10 pm vs TOR
     
  • In lineup at designated hitter
    Margot (hand) is starting at designated hitter and batting ninth for the Twins in Thursday's opener versus the Royals.

    Advice: The Twins got Margot to play against left-handed pitching, so it's no surprise he's in there against southpaw Cole Ragans, though it's a bit of a surprise he's at DH and not playing the outfield. Margot had to exit hit final exhibition game after being hit on the hand by a pitch, but he's fine. Rotowire.com Today, 8:23 am
  • Out of lineup versus lefty
    Wallner is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener in Kansas City.

    Advice: With the Royals going with lefty Cole Ragans on the bump, Wallner will yield to Willi Castro in left field. Wallner is slated to be the club's regular left fielder versus right-handed pitching. Rotowire.com Today, 8:20 am
     
  • Takes seat against lefty
    Kirilloff isout of the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the Royals.

    Advice: The Twins are going with Manuel Margot at designated hitter as the Royals throw left-hander Cole Ragans. Kirilloff is in line to be the team's primary DH versus right-handed pitching. Rotowire.com Today, 8:18 am
     
  • Batting second on Opening Day
    Benson will start in center field and bat second in Thursday's season opener against the Nationals.

    Advice: Manager David Bell had indicated previously that Elly De La Cruz could be in the two hole at the beginning of the season, but it will be Benson there while De La Cruz is down in the six spot. Bell's lineups could be fluid, but if Benson sticks in the second spot against righties it would be a nice boost to his fantasy outlook. Rotowire.com Today, 7:33 am
     
  • Starting in season opener
    Martini will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Thursday's season opener versus the Nationals.

    Advice: At least against right-handed pitching, Martini looks like he'll get the first opportunity to fill the lineup spot that was opened up by Tj Friedl (wrist) and Matt McLain (shoulder) beginning the season the injured list and by Noelvi Martin serving an 80-game suspension to begin the season. Though the Reds' logjam in the infield and outfield is alleviated to some degree by those absent players, the lefty-hitting Martini will still likely need to find some early success against right-handed pitching to ensure he sticks in a strong-side platoon role. Over 361 career plate appearances versus righties, Martini has slashed .288/.380/.449 with eight home runs. Rotowire.com Today, 7:30 am
     
  • Sent down to minors
    The Astros optioned Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

    Advice: Julks spent the bulk of the 2023 season in the majors but came up short for an Opening Day roster spot this year. The 28-year-old will play corner outfield with Sugar Land and hope to get another shot with the big club sooner rather than later. Rotowire.com Today, 6:21 am
    Corey JulksHOU - OF
    1:10 pm vs NYY
     
  • 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
    Corey JulksHOU - OF
    1:10 pm vs NYY