• Not starting versus lefty
    Brennan isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Thursday's game against Oakland.

    Advice: With left-hander Alex Wood starting on the hill for the A's, the lefty-hitting Brennan will retreat to the dugout Thursday. Ramon Laureano will start in right field as a result, allowing David Fry to serve as Cleveland's DH and bat fifth. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Zack Gelof batting second for A’s on Opening Day
    Zack Gelof is at second base and batting second for Thursday’s Opening Day matchup against the Guardians.

    Advice: Gelof exploded onto the fantasy scene last year and will bat in the heart of Oakland’s lineup to kick off the 2024 campaign. Here’s the full lineup: Ryan Noda 1B, Gelof 2B, JJ Bleday CF, Brent Rooker DH, Seth Brown LF, J.D. Davis 3B, Shea Langeliers C, Lawrence Butler RF and Nick Allen SS. Rotoworld 9 minutes ago
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  • Sitting versus southpaw
    Florial isn't in the Guaridans' lineup Thursday against the Athletics.

    Advice: Florial is likely to start in center field most days as a strong-side platoon option, but he will take a seat Thursday with left-hander Alex Wood on the bump. Tyler Freeman will get the nod in center field instead and bat sixth. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
  • Shelved with elbow strain
    The Giants placed Hjelle (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Hjelle has resumed throwing off the mound since being shut down earlier this month with a mild right elbow sprain, but he's still likely to face an uphill battle to make it back from the 15-day injured list April 9 when first eligible. At this stage, Alex Cobb (hip) seems to be ahead of Hjelle in his throwing progression, as Cobb threw 40 pitches in a minor-league spring training game last weekend. If Cobb beats Hjelle back from the IL, the latter would likely have to settle for a long-relief role or a rotation spot at Triple-A Sacramento upon being activated. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
  • Sitting Thursday
    Naylor isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Naylor will take a seat for Opening Day as southpaw Alex Wood prepares to toe the slab for Oakland. Austin Hedges will get the nod behind the plate instead and bat eighth. Rotowire.com 12 minutes ago
     
  • Lands on 60-day IL
    The Cubs placed Kilian on the 60-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder strain.

    Advice: Kilian was diagnosed in early March with a teres major strain in his right shoulder. The team noted at the time that it's an injury that can have a wide range of timelines, but the righty is likely to be out at least until around the All-Star break. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
     
  • Moves to 15-day IL
    The Giants placed Cobb (hip) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: After undergoing left hip surgery Oct. 31, Cobb wasn't able to heal swiftly enough to earn a spot on the Giants' Opening Day roster, but he's still coming along far quicker than his initial six-month projected recovery timeline. Cobb threw 40 pitches in a minor-league spring training game last Friday and looks like he should be ready to make a rehab start with one of the Giants' affiliates in the near future or continue building up his pitch count at extended spring training in Arizona. He'll need at least a few outings before he's ready to handle a typical starter's workload with the Giants, but he looks like he could be a candidate to make his season debut in late April or early May. Rotowire.com 20 minutes ago
     
  • Leaves game with leg injury
    Lewis was removed from Thursday's game against the Royals in the third inning with an apparent leg injury, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

    Advice: Lewis came up gimpy while rounding second base on a Carlos Correa double and walked off the field gingerly with the trainer. He had homered and singled in his first two plate appearances before exiting. The Twins should have more information on Lewis' injury shortly. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Royce Lewis exits Opening Day with apparent injury
    Royce Lewis was removed from Thursday’s Opening Day game against the Royals with an apparent injury.

    Advice: Lewis went 2-for-2 with a solo homer before being lifted for a pinch-runner, Edouard Julien, after stumbling while rounding second base on Carlos Correa’s third-inning RBI double. There should be an update on his status shortly, but it certainly looked like a leg issue. Hopefully his early exit was merely out of an abundance of caution. The 24-year-old former top prospect is immensely talented, but has struggled to stay healthy the last few years. Rotoworld 25 minutes ago