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Reed was a first-round pick in 2011 but just hasn’t worked out. He moved to relief full-time in 2015 but has posted a 5.97 ERA and ugly 21/22 K/BB ratio over 34 2/3 frames between Double- and Triple-A. Perhaps with a change of scenery he’ll figure something out.

Gallen is a bit behind the rest of Arizona’s rotation after re-signing late in the offseason. The 30-year-old is the favorite to start on Opening Day with Merrill Kelly (back) unlikely to get the nod following his recent shutdown.

The Rockies got Rumfield, who went unpicked in the Rule 5 draft, from the Yankees for Angel Chivilli when they needed to open up a 40-man roster spot last month. He’s 25 and wouldn’t seem to have quite enough power to make it as a major league first baseman, but he has a shot of beating out Troy Johnston and Edouard Julien (who could also play second) for the starting job against righties.

Quintana showed no signs today of having been a late signing, as his velocity was already up to his 2025 levels. He struck out Nico Hoerner to start the bottom of the first, picked off Alex Bregman after a single and then got Ian Happ to ground out to end his inning.

Taillon has gotten roughed up both times out so far, leaving him 0-2 with a 17.18 ERA. Still, his velocity is fine, and he wasn’t hit particularly hard today. It’s nothing to be concerned about at the moment.

Horton came in after Jameson Taillon allowed three runs and exited before Caleb Thielbar gave up five runs, making his day look a little more impressive. He struck out two and walked one while throwing 26 pitches.

Castro scalded the ball today, posting EVs of 111.6 mph, 101.7 mph and 101.1 mph. He was a big disappointment after getting traded to the Cubs last summer, but he has a chance to amass some mixed-league value in what should be an everyday role in Colorado. It just could come down to how many bases he steals; he swiped 33 bags in 2023, but he’s come in at 14 and 10 the last two years.

Turang took Giants starter Adrian Houser deep for a 400-foot blast in the opening frame before connecting for a grand slam in the fourth inning against swingman Tristan Beck. The 26-year-old’s wheels are his signature calling card, but he made a leap in the power department, launching a career-high 18 big flies in 156 games. It might be a stretch to project 20-plus homers based on his track record, but it’s not out of the question. He’ll be among the top handful of second baseman off the board as an early-round pick in all fantasy drafts this spring.

Oracle Park isn’t a hitter’s paradise but Bader will have an opportunity to open the season as San Francisco’s primary center fielder as he attempts to reach double-digit homers and steals for the third straight season. The 31-year-old veteran’s 408-foot blast left a sizeable dent in a food truck beyond the left field wall at American Family Fields in Phoenix. He seemingly made amends by autographing the vehicle after the contest. Spring training is awesome.

Made is one of the most compelling prospects in the fantasy landscape after last year’s remarkable stateside debut where he batted .285/.379/.413 with six homers and 47 thefts in 115 games across three levels to finish the year as one of the youngest hitters in Double-A. The 18-year-old prodigy’s two hits carried exit velocities of 98 and 100.8 mph, respectively, showcasing his ability to generate consistent hard contact despite his 5-foot-8 frame. He has a chance to be a franchise-altering talent for Milwaukee and projects as an extremely impactful all-around fantasy contributor down the road.

The results weren’t pretty, but Whisenhunt’s fastball velocity was up to 95.2 mph out of the bullpen in this one, which is up nearly three miles per-hour from last year as a starter. The 25-year-old pitching prospect’s stuff should play up in shorter bursts in relief, which makes him a name to watch over the remainder of the spring.