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Kyle McCulloch

CIN Starting Pitcher

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Reds acquired RHP Kyle McCulloch from the White Sox for cash considerations.

McCulloch was a first-round pick by the White Sox in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft, but he hasn’t quite put it together in their minor league system. The right-hander will serve as organizational depth for Cincy.
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Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter

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Travis Bazzana

CLE 2nd Baseman #87

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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told reporters top prospect Travis Bazzana will not make the Opening Day roster.

Bazzana won’t be officially reassigned for a couple days but the first-overall selection from the 2024 MLB Draft won’t break camp in the majors. The 23-year-old second baseman was away for most of the spring competing for Australia in the World Baseball Classic. He’ll open the minor league season back at Triple-A Columbus and figures to ascend to the big leagues at some point in the second half, if not sooner.

Source: Tim Stebbins

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Team USA players to watch ahead of new MLB season

March 16, 2026 01:32 PM

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Hagen Smith

CWS Starting Pitcher #82
White Sox reassigned LHP Hagen Smith, INFs Oliver Dunn, William Bergolla Jr., RHP Tyson Miller and OFs Dustin Harris and Dru Baker to minor league camp.

Smith is the notable inclusion here after an impressive Cactus League outings against the division-rival Royals over the weekend where he struck out five over two scoreless innings. The 22-year-old southpaw projects as an impactful fantasy contributor once he reaches the majors based on his stratospheric strikeouts rates throughout his career.
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Jonatan Clase

TOR Left Fielder #8
Blue Jays optioned OF Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Buffalo; reassigned SS Arjun Nimmala and LHP Michael Plassmeyer to minor league camp.

There wasn’t much of a path for Clase to a spot on Toronto’s roster at the start of the season with Davis Schneider, Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw occupying reserve roles. Nimmala has evolved into one of Toronto’s top prospects after being selected 20th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft as a prep shortstop.
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Justin Foscue

TEX 1st Baseman #56
Rangers optioned INF Justin Foscue and RHP Marc Church to Triple-A Round Rock.

The latest batch of cuts from Rangers camp come as little surprise. Foscue was a first-round pick a half-decade ago who has played sparingly at the highest level. Church made five relief appearances for the Rangers last year.
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George Springer

TOR Right Fielder #4

George Springer went 2-for-2 with a leadoff homer in the Blue Jays’ 5-4 defeat of the Marlins on Monday.

Springer hit Janson Junk’s second pitch of the afternoon 433 feet to center. 12 months ago, it was worth wondering if the obviously-in-decline Springer should even start against right-handers for the Jays. Then all he did was post a .959 OPS and finish seventh in the AL MVP balloting. He’s 6-for-27 with a 3/5 K/BB ratio in 31 plate appearances this spring.

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Janson Junk

MIA Starting Pitcher #26

Janson Junk surrendered four runs while getting six outs against the Blue Jays on Monday.

Junk gave up a leadoff homer to George Springer in the first, but he got through the rest of that inning and the second scoreless. The third started with two singles, a run-scoring wild pitch and then a walk, at which point Junk was pulled. Both inherited runners came around to score afterwards. Junk did solid work for the Marlins in 16 starts and five relief appearances last season, finishing with a 4.17 ERA. He’s expected to open this year in middle relief.

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Otto Lopez

MIA 2nd Baseman #6

Otto Lopez had a solo homer and an RBI single against the Blue Jays on Monday.

Lopez is back with the Marlins after going 5-for-19 for Team Canada in the WBC. Originally a Blue Jay, he’s 4-for-7 in two games against his former team this spring. The Marlins are going to use him as their everyday shortstop, and he might offer some mixed-league value after finishing with 15 homers and 15 steals last year.

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Spencer Torkelson

DET 1st Baseman #20

Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored against the Phillies on Monday.

Torkelson hit his first home run of the spring on Sunday and then blasted a 424-foot shot today. He also added a 106 mph double earlier in the contest. The 26-year-old seems to be rounding into form a little bit and can likely be counted on again to push for 30 home runs and 80 RBI with a poor batting average that makes him a better fit as a corner infielder in fantasy leagues.

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Zach Neto

LAA Shortstop #9

Zach Neto (hand) told reporters he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday’s spring training game against the Cubs.

Neto progressed to hitting off a batting tee and taking on-field batting practice without any issues on Monday after being diagnosed with a left hand sprain over the weekend. The 25-year-old power/speed combo fantasy standout appears to have avoided serious injury and appears likely to get back into Cactus League action at some point this week. It’s a massive relief for fantasy managers with Opening Day just over one week away.

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Kevin McGonigle

DET Shortstop #80

Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-3 with two walks and a three-run home run against the Phillies on Monday.

Hos home run was a 437-foot blast that left the bat at 107 mph. It was his second home run of the spring to go along with six RBIs and a .267/.463/.600 slash line. There is a very good chance that he will open the season as the Tigers’ starting shortstop, and his fantasy ADP will continue to rise.

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