MLB Player News

With veteran Brandon Belt no longer in the picture, there’s a path for Vogelbach to secure a spot on Toronto’s Opening Day roster as a part-time first base and DH option. The 31-year-old slugger is coming off a disappointing 2023 campaign with the Mets, but has shown the ability to mash against right-handed pitching in the past. He’s unlikely to make much of an impact for fantasy managers, but he’s a solid depth addition for the Blue Jays. His presence likely ensures that prospects Damiano Palmegiani, Addison Barger, Orelvis Martinez and Spencer Horwitz open the year back in the minor leagues, barring an unexpected development.

Johnson has been up-and-down a couple of times already in 2026, and that’s likely to continue over the summer months. Alan Rangel is up to provide a fresh arm for the Philadelphia relief corps.

Rangel will have a chance to help the Phillies’ bullpen for the first time in 2026. The right-hander provides a fresh arm with Seth Johnson optioned to Triple-A to make room.

Snell’s appearance will be his first official rehab start as he works his way back from shoulder fatigue that has sidelined him for all of 2026. The 33-year-old southpaw will likely need to make at least a couple of these before he’s ready to go, but assuming no setbacks, he should be back at some point in May.

As expected, Morel is beginning his rehab assignment for his left oblique strain with the Jumbo Shrimp. The 26-year-old has been shelved since just before the start of the regular season, and he’ll likely need a handful of games at least before getting a chance to play for Miami.

Johnson was just signed to a minor league contract by the Astros on Sunday, and now the 30-year-old will get a chance to help the Houston bench after Taylor Trammell was placed on the injured list with a groin strain.

Roa is now off the 40-man roster. The Astros will have three days to trade the right-hander, or they risk losing him to the waiver wire. if he goes unclaimed, he’ll report back to Sugar Land or can elect free agency.

Trammell was removed from Monday’s game against the Guardians with the groin injury, and imaging revealed the strain. The 28-year-old will get a chance to recover on the injured list and will be out for at least a couple of weeks.

Duran is not in the lineup even with a right-hander on the mound for the Yankees in Luis Gil. The 29-year-old has scuffled to begin the season with just a .497 OPS, and it’s possible he’s going to continue to lose playing time until things pick back up. He’s also been the subject of trade rumors for the last 14 seasons or so, give or take a few.

The bad news is Crawford won’t be able to throw for a bit. The good news is that an MRI came back clean, so there’s no structural damage. There should be an update on just how long Crawford will be shut down from throwing in the coming days.

Acuña was removed from Monday’s game after being hit by two pitches, but the 28-year-old received a clean MRI, and he’s ready to roll for Tuesday’s tilt. Crisis averted.