• Collects three hits, homers
    Conforto went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored during Thursday's loss to the Padres.

    Advice: Conforto tagged closer Robert Suarez for a solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning and fell one triple shy of an Opening Day cycle. Tabbed the Giants' everyday left fielder, Conforto should have ample opportunity to make fantasy contributions after slashing .239/.334/.384 with 58 runs scored and 58 RBI in 2023. Rotowire.com 3 minutes ago
  • Pirates place C Grandal on 10-day injured list
    Pirates placed C Yasmani Grandal on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 25, with left foot plantar fasciitis.

    Advice: Grandal was probably going to be the Opening Day catcher after signing with the team in February, but his foot issue opened the door for Henry Davis to take the job. If Davis gets off to a hot start, Grandal will likely be more of a veteran caddy once he’s ready to go. Rotoworld 13 minutes ago
  • Pirates designate C Sánchez for assignment
    Pirates designated C Ali Sánchez for assignment.

    Advice: The Pirates gave Sánchez a one-year deal this offseason, but he was bumped off the 40-man roster to make room for other players on the Opening Day roster. Jason Delay will serve as Henry Davis’ backup, at least until Yasmani Grandal is ready to return. Rotoworld 23 minutes ago
  • No decision on Opening Day
    Webb went six innings and didn't factor into the decision during Thursday's loss to the Padres. He struck out five over six innings and gave up two runs on five hits and two walks.

    Advice: The 2023 NL Cy Young runner-up picked up where he left off last season, delivering a quality start during his first outing of the 2024 campaign. Webb held the Padres scoreless up until the fifth frame, where he allowed both runs to be scored as part of a three-hit inning. While his primary value is his durability -- throwing at least 190 innings in two straight seasons -- and a strong K:BB (194:31 in 2023), he could face similar issues picking up wins this season due to a lack of run support. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
  • Pirates designate LHP Wolf for assignment
    Pirates designated LHP Jackson Wolf for assignment.

    Advice: Wolf was among the Pirates’ cuts earlier in the month and now he’s off the 40-man roster. The 24-year-old southpaw was part of the Rich Hill/Jiman Choi trade with the Pirates last August. Rotoworld 28 minutes ago
     
  • Drives in two
    Cronenworth went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI double during Thursday's 6-4 win over the Giants.

    Advice: Cronenworth plated Xander Bogaerts and Jackson Merrill on a seventh-inning double as part of a four-run frame for the Padres. He's now generated multiple RBI in back-to-back games dating back to San Diego's two-game series in South Korea against the Dodgers and has driven in six on the season. Rotowire.com 32 minutes ago
  • Fans seven in no-decision
    Darvish (0-0) didn't factor into the decision Thursday, giving up one run on five hits and a walk over five innings against the Giants. He struck out seven.

    Advice: After tossing 3.2 innings during the Padres' two-game series with the Dodgers in South Korea earlier this month, Darvish delivered another solid performance on opening day but couldn't pick up a victory. He punched out four of the first six batters he faced Thursday but gave up a pair of doubles in the third inning for his only run allowed. Darvish is off to a strong start to 2024, an encouraging sight after posting a 4.56 ERA to pair with an 8-10 record in 2023. He's tentatively scheduled to take the mound next against the Cardinals on Tuesday. Rotowire.com 37 minutes ago
  • Phils place C Marchán on 10-day IL
    Phillies placed C Rafael Marchán on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 25, with lower back pain.

    Advice: Marchán wasn’t going to make the Opening Day roster anyway, as Garrett Stubbs will once again begin the season as J.T. Realmuto’s backup, but now he’ll get a late start on the season. Rotoworld 38 minutes ago
     
  • Lands second save
    Suarez earned a save during Thursday's win over the Giants, allowing one run on one hit across one inning. He struck out one.

    Advice: With two outs in the ninth inning, Suarez gave up a solo homer to Michael Conforto but still was able to snare his second save in as many appearances. It appears Suarez has a comfortable hold on the Padres' closing position; however, with arms like Uki Matsui and Wandy Peralta also earning high-leverage work Suarez could be on a shorter leash. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago