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Ha-Seong Kim

ATL 2nd Baseman #9

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Braves’ infielder Ha-Seong Kim will be sidelined for 4-5 months after suffering a torn tendon in his right middle finger.

Mark Bowman of MLB.com adds that Kim suffered the injury when he fell on ice while in Korea. He underwent surgery in Atlanta on Sunday to repair the injury. That means the slick-fielding 30-year-old won’t be available to help out the Braves until the end of May at the earliest estimate. In the meantime, the Braves are likely to slot in Mauricio Dubón as their starting shortstop.
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Seiya Suzuki

CHC Right Fielder #27

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Cubs’ manager Craig Counsell told reporters on Sunday that Seiya Suzuki (knee) is still waiting to be evaluated.

It sounds like Suzuki is still traveling back to Arizona from Miami where he suffered the right knee injury during Japan’s World Baseball Classic loss to Venezuela on Saturday night. Once the Cubs’ doctors and training staff are able to evaluate him, the team should have another update on his status. Stay tuned.

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Source: Patrick Mooney

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Snell 'a really risky pick' in fantasy drafts

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Willie MacIver

TEX Catcher #47
Rangers optioned C Willie MacIver to Triple-A Round Rock; Optioned RHP Jose Corniell to Double-A Frisco; Reassigned INF Jonah Bride, INF Cam Cauley, and RHP Gavin Collyer to minor league camp; Sent RHP Alexis Díaz outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

It’s getting to that point in the spring where teams are trying to get their rosters ready for Opening Day, so large batches of cuts are the norm. There are no major surprises in this group though. Jonah Bride could’ve possibly won a bench spot with a strong performance in the spring. Alexis Díaz will stay with the Rangers and try to work through his issues at the Triple-A level.
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Nathan Eovaldi

TEX Starting Pitcher #17
Rangers’ manager Skip Schumaker announced Sunday that Nathan Eovaldi will start on Opening Day against the Phillies.

It’s likely that the decision came down to either Eovaldi or Jacob deGrom, so expect deGrom to get the nod in the Rangers’ home opener. Eovaldi is certainly deserving of the honor after posting a brilliant 1.73 ERA across 22 starts during the 2025 campaign.
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Source: Evan Grant

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Trevor Larnach

MIN Right Fielder #9

Trevor Larnach was scratched from the Twins’ Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday due to soreness in his left side.

While it doesn’t sound like anything overly serious, there are only 11 days remaining until Opening Day, so every day missed is critical at this stage. If it doesn’t clear up in the next few days, there’s a chance that the 29-year-old slugger may need to open the season on the injured list. It’s a situation to monitor as the next week unfolds, especially with Larnach’s history of oblique issues.

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Source: Nick Nelson

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Johnathan Rodríguez

CLE Right Fielder #30
Guardians optioned OF Johnathan Rodríguez to Triple-A Columbus; Reassigned Cs Kody Huff and Cooper Ingle and INF Dayan Frías to minor league camp.

Rodríguez, 26, wound up playing a role during the Guardians’ magical stretch run in 2025 as a masher against left-handed pitching. He faced a crowded outfield mix this spring though and wound up on the outside looking in. He should get an opportunity at some point during the first half of the 2026 campaign.
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Drey Jameson

AZ Relief Pitcher #99
Diamondbacks optioned RHP Drey Jameson to Triple-A Reno; Reassigned RHP John Curtiss and INF Luken Baker to minor league camp.

Jameson had a shot at earning a spot in the club’s Opening Day bullpen, but he struggled to an 8.44 ERA, 2.44 WHIP and a 5/5 K/BB ratio over 5 1/3 innings during Cactus League play. He’ll undoubtedly get an opportunity with the big league club at some point during the 2026 campaign.
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Nolan Hoffman

PHI Relief Pitcher #47

Phillies optioned RHP Nolan Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley; Reassigned LHP Andrew Walling & INF José Rodriguez to minor league camp.

Hoffman, 28, pitched decently during Grapefruit League action — posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 10/1 K/BB ratio over 7 1/3 innings. While it wasn’t enough to earn him a spot in the Phillies’ bullpen, it likely positions himself well to be one of the first players to get an opportunity once injury or ineffectiveness eventually strike.

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Michael Lorenzen

COL Starting Pitcher #24
Team Italy manager Francisco Cervelli confirmed Sunday that right-hander Michael Lorenzen will get the ball for Monday’s semifinal matchup against Venezuela.

That would line up Aaron Nola to pitch in the finals against the winner of the United States and the Dominican Republic should Italy’s magical run continue. Lorenzen was exceptional his last time out against Team USA, hurling 4 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball. He’ll be opposed by Keider Montero for Venezuela.
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Source: Bob Nightengale

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Hunter Dobbins

STL Starting Pitcher #40

Cardinals’ manager Oli Marmol confirmed on Sunday that right-hander Hunter Dobbins will open the season on the injured list.

The 26-year-old hurler is still recovering from the ACL tear in his knee that he suffered last July. He has been able to build up his arm strength this spring, but is still limited when it comes to fielding his position. No timeline yet on when exactly he may be ready to join the Cardinals.

Source: Dan Guerrero

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Francisco Lindor

NYM Shortstop #12

Francisco Lindor (wrist) returned to Grapefruit League action on Sunday.

It’s the first time that Lindor has been in the lineup on the big league side since undergoing hamate bone surgery on his left wrist. He’ll get as many at-bats as possible over the next week and a half and barring any setbacks it sounds like he should be good to go in time for Opening Day.

Source: Anthony DiComo

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