German Marquez was rocked for eight runs on 10 hits over 4 1/3 innings Tuesday in a Cactus League start against the Angels.

Advice: Marquez melted down in spectacular fashion, serving up five runs on four hits -- including a pair of homers -- in a disastrous third inning. Not only did he give up a solo shot to leadoff-man Justin Upton, but he was also tagged for a three-run dinger by utility infielder Taylor Ward later in the frame. Despite the catastrophic outing, the 24-year-old righty has allowed only 12 runs (11 earned) on 21 hits with 15 strikeouts and six walks in 12 1/3 innings this spring. There's plenty of risk associated with selecting Marquez in the early rounds of fantasy drafts this year, but his electric stuff and lofty strikeout floor minimize the chances of a total collapse. Rotoworld.com Today, 8:44 pm

Lucas Sims surrendered two runs on three hits over 2 2/3 innings Tuesday in a Cactus League start against the White Sox.

Advice: Sims recorded only one strikeout and issued a pair of walks. The 24-year-old righty, who was acquired from the Braves in exchange for Adam Duvall at the trade deadline last July, has given up six runs on 10 hits with seven strikeouts and two walks over 6 2/3 frames this spring. He’ll likely operate in a swingman-type role at the major-league level if he makes the Opening Day roster, but he could open the season in the Triple-A rotation. Rotoworld.com Today, 8:30 pm

Chad Pinder will start in left field and bat fifth in the Athletics' Opening Day game against the Mariners on Wednesday in Japan.

Advice: Robbie Grossman is on the bench for this one with the Mariners starting left-hander Marco Gonzales. Mike Fiers will be on the mound for the A's. Oakland's full starting lineup for this season-opening tilt at the Tokyo Dome: Ramon Laureano CF, Matt Chapman 3B, Stephen Piscotty RF, Khris Davis DH, Chad Pinder LF, Matt Olson 1B, Jurickson Profar 2B, Marcus Semien SS, Nick Hundley C. Rotoworld.com Today, 8:22 pm

Walker Buehler was charged with one earned run over 2 2/3 innings Tuesday in his Cactus League debut against the Indians.

Advice: That run actually crossed the plate after Buehler departed, with Jake Bauers smacking an RBI single off Dodgers reliever Yimi Garcia in the top of the third inning. Buehler looked sharp, hitting 98 mph with his fastball a couple of times and striking out two batters without issuing a walk. The 24-year-old has been eased along this spring to protect his young arm, but he should be somewhere close to full strength when he takes his first turn in the regular-season rotation. Rotoworld.com Today, 8:09 pm

Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reports that the Astros have reached agreement on a five-year, $100 million contract extension with Alex Bregman.

Advice: Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported less than an hour ago that the two sides were discussing a long-term deal, and now comes word that it's already at the finish line. This new contract will cover all three of Bregman's arbitration-eligible years while also locking up what would have been his first two years of free agency. The star third baseman will remain in Houston through at least the 2024 campaign. Bregman, 24, exploded to a .926 OPS with 31 home runs, 103 RBI, 10 stolen bases, and 105 runs scored over 157 regular-season games last season for the American League West-champion Astros. He's going 16th overall right now in the average Yahoo fantasy baseball league, and rightly so. Rotoworld.com Today, 6:55 pm

Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros have finalized a two-year, $17.5 million contract extension with reliever Ryan Pressly.

Advice: Pressly will make $8.75 million in both 2020 and 2021. He had already been locked in for a $2.9 million salary in 2019. Per the Houston Chronicle report, the deal also carries a vesting club option for a third season in 2022 which could carry a value of $10 million. Pressly was acquired from the Twins last July and absolutely flourished in the Astros' bullpen, delivering a 0.77 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and 32/3 K/BB ratio over 23 1/3 innings to finish out the 2018 regular season. He'll continue to work in a setup role behind closer Roberto Osuna, who is also under club control through at least 2021. Rotoworld.com Today, 5:56 pm

Jacob Nix has been diagnosed with a small tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his in his right elbow.

Advice: Nix will be examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache before a course of treatment is decided upon. The 23-year-old right-hander, who entered Padres camp in competition for an Opening Day rotation spot, could suddenly be facing Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. Rotoworld.com Today, 5:50 pm

Athletics placed OF Nick Martini on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain.

Advice: Martini suffered the injury in late February and is still in recovery mode. He did not accompany the A's on their season-opening trip to Tokyo and probably won't be ready to join the active roster until early-to-mid April. Rotoworld.com Today, 5:37 pm

Athletics placed C Chris Herrmann on the 60-day injured list with a right knee injury.

Advice: Herrmann underwent arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this month and will miss at least the first two months of the 2019 regular season. Nick Hundley and Josh Phegley figure to handle catching duties in Oakland until top prospect Sean Murphy is ready. Rotoworld.com Today, 5:31 pm

Chase Anderson surrendered two runs on six hits over four innings Tuesday in a Cactus League start against the Rangers.

Advice: Anderson struck out four batters and only issued one walk. It was a nice rebound performance for the 31-year-old righty, who is battling for one of the final spots in the Brewers rotation, after being lit up in his previous start last week. He’s given up 11 runs on 16 hits, including four long-balls, with 11 strikeouts and four walks over 14 innings this spring. Rotoworld.com Today, 4:37 pm