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Ghiroli is the first with the exact financial terms of the deal after multiple reports surfaced that the two sides were in agreement on a two-year pact. It’s a bit unclear how Tampa Bay will deploy Matz since he was used exclusively as a reliever this past season with the Cardinals and Red Sox where he posted a respectable 3.05 ERA (3.46 FIP) and 59/11 K/BB ratio across 76 2/3 innings over 53 appearances. He’s been vocal about his desire to transition back to a starting role and it’s possible the Rays were willing to accommodate that request. There should be some clarity regarding his role once spring training kicks off.

Stephenson entered camp roughly a week behind the other pitchers after ending the 2025 season on the injured list due to inflammation in his pitching elbow. When healthy, he certainly has the stuff do get outs in the ninth inning, though he’ll need to figure out a way to stay off of the injured list if he’s going to challenge for save chances at the back end of the Halos’ bullpen.

By all accounts the session went well. The 25-year-old right-hander has yet to be ruled out for Opening Day and appears to be progressing nicely in his recovery. If healthy, he’ll be squarely in the mix to open the season as the Angels’ closer.

The dynamic 28-year-old outfielder isn’t dealing with an injury, but the Mets want him to work on strengthening his lower half given his extensive injury history. No word yet on when he’ll make his spring debut for the Mets, but he still has plenty of time to get ready for the start of the regular season.

He’ll be held out of early Grapefruit League action as the Mets don’t want to push him and risk any further aggravation. It’s believed to be a very minor issue and shouldn’t impact Baty’s availability for Opening Day.

The Rangers have yet to name a starter for Opening Day, though Eovaldi will be in the running for that honor as well, along with Jacob deGrom. The 36-year-old hurler had a brilliant 2025 season, compiling a minuscule 1.73 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and a 129/21 K/BB ratio over 130 innings in his 22 starts.

The dynamic 24-year-old outfielder admitted that he battled a “pretty big substance abuse problem for a few years” and that he’s now finally “completely clean and sober” after taking time to work on himself and complete an 11-week program for substance abusers. Veen still faces an uphill battle at securing a spot on the Rockies’ Opening Day roster, but if he does ultimately find his way into regular playing time he has all of the tools to be an impact performer for fantasy purposes.

López is heading for a second opinion, but Zoll conceded that season-ending surgery is an option. The 29-year-old hurler was limited to just 14 starts during the 2025 season due to forearm, shoulder and hamstring issues. He then experienced soreness in his elbow while throwing a live batting practice session on Monday. The Twins should provide another update after López gets his second opinion, but the unfortunate expectation is that he won’t pitch at all during the 2026 season.

The 25-year-old right-hander has been brought along slowly in Yankees’ camp as he has been battling a bit of inflammation in the middle of his back. It sounds like it was only a minor issue though and shouldn’t be something that should impact his availability for the start of the regular season. This shouldn’t impact his fantasy draft stock at all.

Clark and the union have been under investigation due to purported improprieties regarding the usage of licensing money. Mets’ infielder Marcus Semien, who is a member of the MLBPA executive subcommittee told reporters on Tuesday that he believes Clark’s resignation is related to the investigation into the improper use of licensing money. Joel Sherman of the New York Post adds that a full statement is expected from Clark before the end of the day on Tuesday. With baseball’s collective bargaining agreement set to expire after the 2026 season and the unrest between players and owners over the future of the game, the chances of a lockout grow increasingly likely.

The 31-year-old hurler is currently being evaluated by the team. O’Brien is expected to serve as the closer for South Korea in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, but if the calf issue continues to linger he’ll be unable to participate. Look for the club to provide an update on his status as soon as more information becomes available.