• In leadoff spot for opener
    Rendon is starting at third base and batting leadoff in Thursday's opener in Baltimore.

    Advice: Angels manager Ron Washington toyed with the idea of batting Rendon at the top of the order later on in spring training and he's decided to carry it into the season. Rendon will be followed by Aaron Hicks, Mike Trout and Taylor Ward. Rotowire.com 2 minutes ago
  • Exits 40-man roster
    The Rockies designated Bernabel for assignment Thursday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

    Advice: The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Alan Trejo. Bernabel is coming off a .225/.270/.338 slash line over 322 plate appearances with Double-A Hartford in 2023. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
  • Maikel Garcia leading off for Royals on Thursday
    Maikel Garcia will lead off and play third base for the Royals on Thursday when they face the Twins on Opening Day.

    Advice: Garcia had started hitting leadoff midway through spring training, but it’s nice to see that decision carry over into the regular season. Garcia hit .273/.324/.361 with 23 steals as a rookie last season but he didn’t contribute much in the way of counting stats. Hitting in the leadoff spot will give him a good opportunity to pile up runs to go with his plus speed and solid batting average. It’s a big boost for his fantasy value, and he remains underrated. The full Opening Day lineup is: Maikel Garcia 3B, Bobby Witt SS, Vinny Pasquantino 1B, Sal Perez C, MJ Melendez LF, Hunter Renfroe RF, Adam Frazier 2B, Nelson Velzquez DH, Kyle Isbel CF. Rotoworld 58 minutes ago
  • Goes on 10-day injured list
    The Yankees placed LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with a right foot contusion.

    Advice: LeMahieu's rehab from a bone bruise in his foot is coming along but hasn't advanced enough for him to play in the opener. The veteran infielder will undergo an MRI Friday to check his progress. Oswaldo Cabrera and Jon Berti will handle third base while LeMahieu is out. Rotowire.com Today, 9:02 am
    DJ LeMahieuNYY - 1B,2B,3B
    1:10 pm @HOU
  • Michael Stefanic goes on the IL with quad strain
    Angels placed INF Michael Stefanic (left quad strain) on the 10-day IL.

    Advice: Stefanic’s stint on the IL is retroactive to March 25th; however, he was shut down from baseball activities last week after an MRI revealed a setback in his recovery. The infielder was solid in his limited at-bats in 2023, but the Angels roster is crowded now with some of the oft-injured veterans like Aaron Hicks, Anthony Rendon, and Miguel Sano healthy to start the season. The team will likely not rush Stefanic back, but he figures to be one of the first calls if they need to replace an infielder on the active roster. Rotoworld Today, 8:50 am
    Michael StefanicLAA - 2B,3B
    12:05 pm @BAL
  • Recalled from Triple-A
    The Marlins recalled Bride from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Miami had sent Bride to minor-league camp earlier this month, but he'll now fill the roster spot vacated by the trade of Jon Berti. Bride will provide depth at multiple infield spots. Rotowire.com Today, 8:48 am
  • Lands on 10-day IL
    The Angels placed Stefanic (quadricep) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Stefanic initially strained his left quad in late February and suffered a setback last week. It's not clear at this point how long the utility infielder might be sidelined. Rotowire.com Today, 8:38 am
    Michael StefanicLAA - 2B,3B
    12:05 pm @BAL
  • Batting leadoff on Opening Day
    Garcia is starting at third base and batting leadoff for the Royals in Thursday's opener against the Twins.

    Advice: Garcia had a great spring in posting a .984 OPS and opens the years as the Royals' leadoff man, as expected. The young infielder has some breakout potential this season from the top of the batting order, boasting good wheels and some sneaky pop. Rotowire.com Today, 8:35 am
  • Getting start against southpaw
    Farmer is starting at second base and batting seventh for the Twins in Thursday's opener versus the Royals.

    Advice: Farmer gets the nod at the keystone with the Royals starting southpaw Cole Ragans. The 33-year-old had a .781 OPS against left-handed pitching last season for Minnesota. Rotowire.com Today, 8:16 am
    Kyle FarmerMIN - 2B,3B,SS
    1:10 pm @KC