• Getting call at second base
    Ortiz is starting at second base and batting seventh in Friday's opener versus the Mets.

    Advice: Ortiz is in line to see plenty of action at third base, but he'll be at the keystone for this one as the Brewers get another right-handed bat in Andruw Monasterio in there against southpaw Jose Quintana. The 25-year-old Ortiz was picked up from the Orioles over the offseason in the trade that sent Corbin Burnes to Baltimore. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Shelved with lat strain
    The Mariners placed Santos (lat) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Santos was shut down March 11 after he was diagnosed with a right lat strain. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday, and if the testing reveals that the inflammation in his lat has subsided, Santos could be cleared to start at throwing program in the coming days. Whenever he's able to make his Seattle debut, Santos will likely deployed as a setup man in front of closer Andres Munoz. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Drives in two against Tampa
    Kirk went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Rays on Opening Day.

    Advice: The 25-year-old got his campaign off to a quick start with a two-run single in the sixth inning that brought home Bo Bichette and Justin Turner. With Danny Jansen (wrist) on the shelf for at least a couple more weeks, Kirk will be the Blue Jays' starting backstop to begin the season, and after a disappointing 2023 in which he managed only eight homers, 43 RBI and a .692 OPS, he'll attempt to regain his form from 2022 when he slashed .285/.372/.415 with 14 home runs and 63 RBI. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
  • Belts second homer
    Betts went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and three total runs in Thursday's 7-1 win over St. Louis.

    Advice: Betts had a big two-game series against the Padres in Seoul, Korea, to kick off the regular season, and he carried his hot bat over to the Dodgers' domestic home opener. The outfielder-turned-shortstop launched a solo shot off Miles Mikolas in the third inning and reached base two additional times via walks. Through three contests, Betts is slashing a scorching .636/.733/1.273 with two homers, eight RBI, four walks and five runs. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
    Mookie BettsLAD - 2B,SS,OF
    7:10 pm vs STL
     
  • Goes on IL
    The Mariners placed Haggerty on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to an unspecified medical procedure.

    Advice: According to MLB.com, general manager Justin Hollander said earlier this week that Haggerty is dealing with a personal medical issue that's unrelated to baseball. It's unclear when the utility player might be ready to resume baseball activities. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
    Sam HaggertySEA - 2B,OF
    6:40 pm vs BOS
     
  • Handling third base in opener
    Monasterio is starting at third base and batting ninth in Friday's opener against the Mets.

    Advice: Monasterio is part of a lineup loaded with righties and switch-hitters versus lefty-hander Jose Quintana. The 26-year-old slashed .291/.387/.392 against left-handers last season. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
     
  • On base three times in win
    Bichette went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Rays on Opening Day.

    Advice: The 26-year-old shortstop capped the scoring on the day for the Blue Jays with a two-run double in the seventh inning. Bichette came into 2024 with a career .299/.340/.487 slash line and has hit at least 20 homers in three straight seasons, and he'll be counted on for big numbers again while batting in the heart of Toronto's potential lineup. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
  • Officially placed on IL
    The Mariners placed Woo (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Woo was on track to be included in the Mariners' Opening Day rotation until he was unable to get loose during a bullpen session earlier this week. According to MLB.com, Woo underwent an MRI that revealed "mild inflammation" and no structural damage. Though he seems to have avoided a major setback, Woo will still be shut down from throwing until early next week and will require some time to build back up. Emerson Hancock was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday and will fill a back-end spot in the Seattle rotation until Woo is ready to come off the IL. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
    Bryan WooSEA - SP
    6:40 pm vs BOS
     
  • Bryce Harper hitting third for Phillies’ opener
    Bryce Harper is batting third and playing first base in Friday’s home opener against the Braves.

    Advice: It’s a familiar spot for the two-time NL MVP who played in 85 games in the three hole last season where he slashed .287/.401/.511 with 15 home runs and 47 RBI. Harper, who was been dealing with back stiffness throughout Spring Training, should be fine heading into the season as Phillies manager Rob Thomson said there’s zero concern with the injury. With the 31-year-old now positioned to be at first base full-time, the hope is that Harper can be even more productive offensively in 2024. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago