• 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
  • 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
     
  • Yankees announce trade for INF/OF Jon Berti
    Yankees acquired INF/OF Jon Berti from the Marlins as part of a three-team deal.

    Advice: The complex swap, which also includes catcher Ben Rortvedt going to the division-rival Rays and prospect John Cruz going to the Marlins, is now official. The versatile 34-year-old speedster provides New York with some quality extra bench depth and figures to serve as a decent stopgap option at the hot corner while DJ LeMahieu (foot) is sidelined. He offers enough stolen base upside to warrant a speculative roster spot in deeper mixed leagues, but he’s not exactly going to morph into a five-category impact contributor. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:18 pm
    Jon BertiNYY - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    1:10 pm @HOU
     
  • Reds put Matt McLain (shoulder) on 10-day IL
    Reds placed 2B/SS Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list following left shoulder surgery.

    Advice: There isn’t a definitive timetable for McLain to return this season after undergoing surgery this week to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. It’s a significant loss for the Reds, and fantasy managers, as the 24-year-old looked like a potential five-category stalwart last year in his first taste of the majors. There should be some clarity on his potential return at some point in the coming weeks, but he’s facing a lengthy absence. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:27 pm
    Matt McLainCIN - 2B,SS
    1:10 pm vs WSH
     
  • Could play Thursday
    Manager Aaron Boone said Berti could start at third base Thursday against the Astros if he arrives in Houston with enough time to prepare, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Berti was acquired from the Marlins in a three-team trade Wednesday, and it's possible he's in the lineup for the Yankees a day later for Opening Day. The super-utility player should see significant action at the hot corner early in the season with DJ LeMahieu (foot) and Oswald Peraza (shoulder) beginning the campaign on the injured list. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:25 pm
    Jon BertiNYY - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    1:10 pm @HOU
     
  • Placed on 10-day IL
    The Reds placed McLain (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

    Advice: McLain underwent surgery on his left shoulder Tuesday and a timetable for his return remains unclear. Although it is still possible he plays this year, fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 24-year-old to return to the field until at least the second half of the season. Jonathan India will likely assume the role as Cincinnati's primary second baseman while McLain is out. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:21 pm
    Matt McLainCIN - 2B,SS
    1:10 pm vs WSH
     
  • Placed on IL
    The Rays placed Walls (hip) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

    Advice: Walls is working his way back from last October's surgery to repair a labral tear in his right hip. According to MLB.com, Walls has been hitting in the batting cage, fielding grounders and throwing during spring training, and he's set to meet with a doctor Monday to get a gauge of where he stands in his recovery from surgery. Since he'll need to go through a spring training-esque progression that likely includes a minor-league rehab assignment once he's cleared to intensify his baseball activities, Walls might not be ready to make his season debut until late April or early May. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:02 pm
    Taylor WallsTB - 2B,3B,SS
    1:10 pm vs TOR
     
  • Rays place Taylor Walls (hip) on 10-day IL
    Rays placed INF Taylor Walls on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 25, with a right hip impingement.

    Advice: Walls will open the season on the injured list as he continues his recovery from last October’s right hip surgery. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:00 pm
    Taylor WallsTB - 2B,3B,SS
    1:10 pm vs TOR
     
  • Cardinals put Tommy Edman (wrist) on 10-day IL
    Cardinals placed INF/OF Tommy Edman on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 25, with a right wrist sprain.

    Advice: Edman remains without a definitive timetable to return after suffering a setback in his recovery from offseason surgery on his right wrist. It’s notable that he hasn’t been placed on the 60-day IL at this juncture, but he could always wind up being transferred there eventually. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:27 pm
    Tommy EdmanSTL - 2B,SS,OF
    1:10 pm @LAD