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The 23-year-old shortstop is expected to begin the season at Triple-A, but could eventually push Hanley Ramirez over to third base. Known better for his defensive chops than for his bat, it’s unclear how his bat will play at the major league level.

The Rays’ top pitching prospect sat at 96.4 mph on his four-seam fastball while getting two whiffs on five combined swings on his cutter and changeup. The 24-year-old figures to begin the year in Triple-A after posting a 2.72 ERA and 141/60 K/BB ratio across 116 innings at Double-A last year. He has a solid five-pitch mix, led by some impressive breaking balls, including a platoon-neutral slider. There’s a chance we see him in Tampa Bay in the second half of the season, if not sooner.

Despite plenty of offseason trade talk, Duran remains in Boston and figures to be a regular starter entering the season as the team shuffles their four outfielders around three spots and the DH role. After a career year in 2024, Duran predictably took a small step back in 2025, posting a .256/.332/.442 slash line with 16 home runs and 24 steals. His swinging strike rate also went up two percent, and his overall contact rate fell about five percent. He may never reach those 2024 highs again, but Duran has a solid five-category skill set for fantasy baseball.

After signing a three-year, $49.5 million contract with Baltimore, O’Neill was limited to 209 plate appearances in 2025. He also hit only .199/.292/.392, but did have nine home runs and just a 24 percent strikeout rate. He’s battling Dylan Beavers for the starting right field job, but you’d have to assume the Orioles would love to give O’Neill another shot to earn that contract if he produces this spring.

DeLuca turned on a pitch from Andrew Kittredge and hit it 391 feet at 101.6 mph. The 27-year-old is coming off an injury-plagued season where he was limited to 38 total games between the minors and MLB action. In his 20 MLB games, he hit .333/.356/.456 with six steals while playing great outfield defense. With Cedric Mullins now in town, he’s battling Jake Fraley and Chandler Simpson for a starting outfield spot.

Rogers looks ready to continue where he left off last season. The left-hander pounded the zone with his four-seamer at 92.6 mph and induced whiffs on 29 percent of the swings against him. Even if Rogers regresses from the 1.81 ERA he had in 109 2/3 innings last year, he looks set for another strong season.

Lee’s single in the fourth inning was 107.1 mph off of Justin Slaten, so it was nice contact. The 25-year-old figures to start the season as the Twins’ shortstop and should hit for a decent average, but he will need to produce more in other categories to add fantasy value. He stole only three bases last season, and while he did hit 16 home runs, his 5.8 percent barrel rate and 88.6 mph average exit velocity don’t suggest tons of in-game power.

Command has been an issue for Oviedo during his career, so this is nothing new. It’s also nothing to worry much about after one spring training outing. His four-seam fastball averaged 94.3 mph, and his off-speed pitches flashed the plus movement we’ve seen in the past. However, if Oviedo can’t throw strikes with his fastball, then it’s unlikely to amount to much of anything.

The Rockies have said that Doyle’s removal from the lineup was just precautionary, but it’s something to keep an eye on over the next few days.

Rodgers is dealing with shoulder pain after he landed awkwardly after trying to make a diving catch and had to be removed from the game. That’s particularly troublesome considering Rodgers has had major surgery on both shoulders in the past. With Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) unlikely to make the Opening Day roster, Rodgers was battling for a bench spot. Any long-term injury could severely hamper those chances.

It’s reportedly simply soreness from “heavy on-field activity to open camp,” but given DeLauter’s long history of injuries, this at least has us taking note. We’ll update when we hear if there is any concern that he could miss more than a day or so.