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Andy Ibáñez

FA 3rd Baseman #77

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Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reports that the Dodgers are signing Andy Ibáñez to a one-year contract.

The deal is pending a physical. Ibáñez was non-tendered by the Tigers at the end of the 2025 season, but he’s a 32-year-old who can play third and second base while showing a propensity for hitting left-handed pitching. He’ll likely see the overwhelming majority of his playing time at third base when a southpaw is the opposing starter.
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Source: Kiley McDaniel

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Andrew Benintendi

CWS Outfield #23

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Andrew Benintendi (side) told reporters that he’s likely to return to the lineup after Wednesday’s off day.

Benintendi was scratched from Friday’s game because of soreness in his right side. The outfielder also told reporters that if this was the regular season he could play. It is very much not, but Benintendi should be ready in plenty of time for the regular season even if he doesn’t return Thursday.

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Source: Scott Merkin

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Joe Musgrove

SD Pitcher #44

Joe Musgrove (elbow) will get the start Wednesday against Great Britain for the Padres.

Musgrove will make his first appearance of the spring in the exhibition against the WBC team. The 33-year-old is coming off Tommy John surgery, and while there’s some risk with his profile, there’s enough reward for fantasy consideration.

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Source: AJ Cassavell

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Masyn Winn

STL Infield #0

Masyn Winn was held out of the lineup Monday due to right arm soreness.

It sounds like this is just a precautionary issue for Winn, and soreness like this is a common occurence in the early portion of Grapefruit and Cactus League action. JJ Wetherholt got the nod at shortstop in Winn’s action. Don’t be surprised if he’s back in the lineup in the coming days, but the Cardinals will take the necessary precautions during exhibition season.

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Source: Derrick Goold

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Caden Dana

LAA Pitcher #36

Caden Dana told reporters that he was diagnosed with mono in January.

The good news is Dana is feeling better now, and the right-hander will throw a bullpen Tuesday. He’s battling for one of the final spots in the rotation, and because he has options left, there’s a strong chance he’ll open 2026 in Salt Lake barring an outstanding Cactus League run.

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Source: Rhett Bollinger

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Brandon Nimmo

TEX Outfield #24

Brandon Nimmo is likely to make his spring debut against Team Brazil on Wednesday.

Nimmo is fine, he’s just someone who prefers to be brought along slowly. The 32-year-old will be at the top of the lineup for Texas in 2026.

Source: Shawn McFarland

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Sebastian Walcott

TEX Shortstop #89
Rangers reassigned SS Sebastian Walcott, LHP Dalton Pence, INF Richie Martin and LHP Josh Trendadue to minor league camp.

Walcott is the big name here, and the infielder had no shot of making the Opening Day roster even before his internal brace surgery last week that will keep him out for most — if not all — of the 2026 season. He is one of the best prospects in the sport, however, and it’d be a mistake for fantasy managers to not continue to roster him in keeper formats.
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Max Scherzer

FA Starting Pitcher #31
Max Scherzer could make his spring debut over the weekend against the Phillies on Saturday.

Scherzer still hasn’t officially signed, but that’s expected to be finalized by Tuesday. He played catch Monday in full uniform, and the Blue Jays will work to get the future Hall of Famer ready to go before the start of the regular season. Scherzer struggled for most of 2026, but his pedigree makes him at least worth monitoring; especially since he’ll be playing for one of the better American League teams in the Blue Jays.
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Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith

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Justin Verlander

DET Starting Pitcher #35

Justin Verlander will make his first appearance in the Grapefruit League for the Tigers on Friday.

Verlander threw a simulated two-inning start Sunday, and the 43-year-old will get back on the bump for “real” against the Red Sox. While his age adds extra volatility, Verlander showed enough in 2025 to suggest he’s worthy of late-round consideration in deeper leagues.

Source: Detroit News

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Luisangel Acuña

CWS 2nd Baseman #10

Luisangel Acuña is hitting second and playing center field Monday against the Giants.

Acuña was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Reds with a facial laceration. The 23-year-old was held out a little under a week, but as expected, he’s good to go with plenty of time to get prepared for his regular season.

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Source: Chicago White Sox

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Sam Hentges

SF Pitcher

Sam Hentges (shoulder) will throw at least one more bullpen before facing hitters.

Hentges underwent surgery on his shoulder in the offseason, and isn’t ready for game action. The 29-year-old is a candidate to start the year on the injured list, but there’s enough time for the southpaw to get enough appearances to avoid that trip.

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