Player Notes

  • Impressing in camp
    Ibanez has played well this spring and likely has locked up an Opening Day roster spot, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Ibanez was a pleasant surprise for the Tigers last season and he's carried that over into camp, as he's now popped four home runs in 15 Grapefruit League contests to go along with a .963 OPS. The utility player doesn't have a regular home on the diamond, but if he keeps swinging a hot bat, he may force his way into the lineup more often. Rotowire.com Today, 5:43 pm
  • Matt McLain (shoulder) scratched from Mon. lineup
    Matt McLain was scratched from the Reds’ lineup for Monday’s game against the Giants with left shoulder soreness.

    Advice: According to the team, the decision is for precautionary reasons. This isn’t great news for the 24-year-old who was already dealing with an oblique injury earlier this spring. He’s played in just five Spring Training games and has yet to record a hit. Rotoworld Today, 5:03 pm
  • Yankees option Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A
    The Yankees optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

    Advice: Vivas never really had a chance to make the Opening Day roster with Gleyber Torres still on the team, but there’s a chance he could fight for that second base position if New York decides to let go of Torres following the 2024 season. Rotoworld Today, 3:37 pm
  • Jared Triolo scores three times for Pirates
    Jared Triolo went 2-for-2 with a walk and three runs scored Monday against the Phillies.

    Advice: Liover Peguero is supposed to be in the lead in the competition at second base in Pittsburgh, but Triolo has looked like the better option all along. He’s batting .379 this spring, and he’s also exceeded expectations defensively while seeing time at second, third and short. He’s not a potential mixed-league guy, but he could be an awfully solid NL-only contributor. Rotoworld Today, 3:24 pm
  • Oswaldo Cabrera goes 2-for-3, hits first spring homer
    Oswaldo Cabrera went 2-for-3 and hit his first spring homer Monday against the Phillies.

    Advice: With Oswald Peraza set to land on the IL and DJ LeMahieu perhaps joining him, Cabrera, who hit .211/.275/.299 in 330 PA last season, might be the Yankees’ Opening Day third baseman. The team’s decision not to pursue any veteran utility options over the winter is looking worse and worse, though odds are that Brian Cashman will pick up at least one option in trade or on waivers before the season begins. Rotoworld Today, 1:58 pm
    Oswaldo CabreraNYY - 2B,3B,SS,OF
  • Braves reassign David Fletcher to minor camp
    The Braves reassigned INFs David Fletcher, Andrew Velazquez and Luke Williams, Cs Drake Baldwin and Chadwick Tromp and OF Eli White to minor league camp.

    Advice: The move brings the Braves’ roster down to 28 players in spring camp. Two of those players are Penn Murfee and Angel Perdomo, who are expected to go on the 60-day IL so it appears Atlanta has it’s Opening Day roster ready to go. This also means that Forrest Wall will earn the 26th and final roster spot, if the team decides not to bring anyone else in. Wall made the postseason roster last season and after putting together a solid camp with a .971 OPS and 10 RBI across 33 plate appearances, he will be rewarded to start the 2024 season. Rotoworld Today, 1:41 pm
  • DJ LeMahieu (foot) uncertain for Opening Day
    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said DJ LeMahieu has a “pretty significant bone bruise” and is status for Opening Day is uncertain.

    Advice: Welp, more injuries for the Yankees as they head into the homestretch of Spring Training. Boone didn’t rule the 35-year-old third baseman out completely for Opening Day, but the team will monitor how he is feeling in the coming days. Third base is definitely a position that lacks depth in New York. Oswaldo Cabrera played 15 games at third base last season, but he’s more likely to be in the outfield if he’s going to be used defensively. Josh Harrison, who just recently opted for free agency, could be an option for the Yankees if they look for more infield depth. Rotoworld Today, 1:11 pm
    DJ LeMahieuNYY - 1B,2B,3B
  • Good shot to make big club
    Ortiz has a "good shot" to make the Opening Day roster, according to manager Pat Murphy, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Ortiz is known for his excellent infield defense, but he's no slouch at the plate either. He is slashing .261/.393/.522 with one home run and one steal in 28 Cactus League plate appearances. If the Brewers trade Willy Adames during the season, Ortiz would likely take over as the everyday shortstop, but in the meantime, he could be an everyday option at third base while sometimes shifting to second base when the Brewers face a lefty. Rotowire.com Today, 12:06 pm
  • Cora: Red Sox will use a platoon at 2B
    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team will use a platoon at second base to start the season.

    Advice: Cora had previously said that starting second baseman Vaughn Grissom (groin) is likely to return in mid or late April, so it appears the team will use a collection of players at the keystone until he returns. Enmanuel Valdez figures to see the most time, but prospect Ceddanne Rafaela also has experience in the middle infield and could see enough appearances there early in the season to add eligibility for fantasy leagues, which would be valuable. Rotoworld Today, 11:57 am