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Yadier Molina

STL Front Office #4

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Cardinals named Yadier Molina special assistant to the president of baseball operations.

We’re kind of confused by this, as Molina was already named a special assistant to the president of baseball operations for the Cardinals after the 2023 season. But apparently that arrangement quietly ended at some point. It’s back on now with Chaim Bloom having replaced John Mozeliak as the leader of the Cardinals’ front office. The 43-year-old Molina has made no secret of his desire to manage in the bigs someday. He will be at the helm for Team Puerto Rico in the WBC.

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Troy Melton

DET Starting Pitcher #52

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Troy Melton (elbow) is “completing a return to play throwing program.”

Melton was placed on the 60-day IL on March 10th with an elbow strain, but the Tigers never seemed overly concerned about the severity of the injury. With a full rotation, there was no need to rush the 25-year-old, so the Tigers will now slowly ramp him back up with the hope that he can contribute over the summer if they need innings.

Source: Evan Petzold

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Team USA players to watch ahead of new MLB season

March 16, 2026 01:32 PM

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Tanner Gordon

COL Starting Pitcher #29

Rockies optioned RHP Tanner Gordon to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Gordon made 15 starts for the Rockies last season, but he posted a 6.33 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 62/17 K/BB ratio in 75 1/3 innings. He will likely make double-digit starts for them again in 2026, but he should not be on fantasy radars.

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Adael Amador

COL 2nd Baseman #1

Rockies optioned INF Adael Amador to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Amador enjoyed a strong Triple-A season last year, hitting .303/.405/.478 with 11 home runs and 20 steals in 80 games. He has not been able to carry that over in his 164 MLB plate appearances, but he’s likely to get another chance early in 2026.

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Adbert Alzolay

NYM Relief Pitcher #73
Mets reassigned RHPs Adbert Alzolay, RHP Nick Burdi, and RHP Daniel Duarte, and INFs Christian Arroyo and Jose Rojas to minor league camp.

Alzolay missed all of last season after having Tommy John surgery and pitched just two innings this year. Nick Burdi has also battled injuries for much ofhis career, and Christian Arroyo has not had MLB at-bats since 2023.
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Christian Scott

NYM Starting Pitcher #45

Mets optioned RHP Christian Scott to Triple-A Syracuse.

Scott missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, so the Mets are going to be cautious with his workload in 2026. Before his surgery, Scott enjoyed a strong season at Triple-A, so he is certainly on the radar to get innings for the Mets this season.

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MJ Melendez

NYM Left Fielder #1

Mets optioned OF MJ Melendez to Triple-A Syracuse.

Melendez actually made things interesting this spring, going 4-for-11 with two home runs and five RBI, but the sample size was simply too small. The 27-year-old will get a chance to build on that in the minors and push for playing time at some point later this season.

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Beau Brieske

DET Relief Pitcher #4
Beau Brieske has a left groin strain and “won’t be ready for Opening Day.”

The 27-year-old slipped while working on his delivery during a workout on Monday and strained his groin. That opens up a path for Enmanuel De Jesus to make the Opening Day roster.
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Source: Cody Stavenhagen

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Evan Sisk

PIT Relief Pitcher

Pirates optioned LHP Evan Sisk to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Sisk came to the Pirates at the trade deadline last year as part of the Bailey Falter trade. The 28-year-old had a 3.57 ERA and a 25/10 K/BB ratio in 17 2/3 MLB innings. He will pitch for the Pirates at some point this season.

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Beau Burrows

PIT Relief Pitcher #70
Pirates reassigned RHPs Beau Burrows, Michael Darrell-Hicks, and Noah Davis, and C Shawn Ross to minor league camp.

All players were non-roster invitees to spring training and long shots to make the roster. They will now take the time to decide their next step.
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J.P. Crawford

SEA Shortstop #3
J.P. Crawford is visiting Dr. Keith Meister to have his shoulder checked out.

Crawford had an MRI that came back clean, but the Mariners “want to make sure they are treating it properly.” Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said his concern level isn’t high, but they want to “do the right thing now, so he’s not battling every couple of weeks feeling uncomfortable.” That almost certainly means that Crawford will start the season on the IL, which means Leo Rivas could start the season at shortstop until Colt Emerson is ready.
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Source: Ryan Divish

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