Player Notes

  • 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 6 minutes ago
  • Scratched from lineup
    Senzel was scratched from the Nationals' lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Advice: It's unclear what caused Senzel to be removed from the lineup, but the Nationals will likely provide more information shortly. Ildemaro Vargas will fill in at third base and bat eighth. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
  • DFA'd by Crew
    The Brewers designated Haase for assignment Thursday.

    Advice: Haase turned a lot of heads during camp this spring, slashing .395/.465/.868 with five homers and 14 RBI across 43 plate appearances. However, the Brewers didn't want to carry a third catcher behind William Contreras and Gary Sanchez, so the team will instead attempt to pass Haase through waivers. The 31-year-old backstop only managed a .201 average and .528 OPS with the Tigers and Guardians last season, but other organizations may be willing to take a chance on him after his monster spring. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
  • Lands on 10-day IL
    The Nationals placed Garrett (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Advice: As expected, Garrett won't be available to begin the season while he continues his recovery from the left ankle reconstruction surgery he underwent last August. According to MLB.com, Garrett is expected to stick around at the Nationals' facility in Florida to participate in extended spring training games, and he could then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment thereafter. Once he's deemed ready for his 2024 debut, Garrett will likely serve as a short-side platoon player in the corner outfield or at designated hitter. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago
  • Red Sox place Rob Refsnyder (toe) on 10-day IL
    Red Sox placed Rob Refsnyder on 10-day injured list, retrospective to March 25, with a toe fracture.

    Advice: The 33-year-old outfielder broke his toe during Spring Training and will likely be out until sometime in April. Refsnyder was working out at first base this spring to be come more of a versatile player that manager Alex Cora can call off the bench. Rotoworld 55 minutes ago
  • Misses out on Opening Day roster
    Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

    Advice: The 29-year-old outfielder was hoping to win a spot on the Blue Jays' bench in camp, but despite batting .450 (18-for-40) this spring with four doubles, a triple, two steals and a 5:5 BB:K, Lukes will begin the season back in Triple-A. He has little left to prove in the minors after slashing .311/.381/.459 for Buffalo in 159 games over the last two years, but Lukes will likely have to wait for an injury to create a big-league opportunity for him. Rotowire.com Today, 11:42 am
  • Designated for assignment
    The Mariners designated Trammell for assignment Thursday.

    Advice: Trammell was decent during spring training, slashing .250/.385/.406 across 39 plate appearances, but he will be pushed off the Mariners' 40-man heading into the new campaign. The 26-year-old outfielder owns just a .168 average through 304 career at-bats, but he may get some attention on the waiver wire after posting a .920 OPS in Triple-A last year. Rotowire.com Today, 11:41 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
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  • On bench for season opener
    Fletcher is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus the Tigers.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Fletcher should be in good position to play regularly in the corner outfield against right-handed pitching this season, but he finds himself on the bench for the opener with southpaw Tarik Skubal taking the hill for Detroit. The righty-hitting Kevin Pillar will step in for Fletcher in right field. Rotowire.com Today, 11:31 am