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S. Rodríguez - 2B

PIT

Sean Rodriguez was involved in a car accident on Sunday and is said to be in stable condition.

He was driving with his family when they were T-boned by someone driving a stolen police car. His wife is okay, but was in the hospital, and his children are in serious, but stable condition. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Rodriguez family.

Analysis: Ethan Rosler

Added Jan 29 8:59 pm (EST)

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M. Canha - LF

OAK

Mark Canha (hip) has added 10 pounds this offseason. He feels great and won't be limited in any way this spring.

Canha had surgery in May last season to repair a left hip impingement and labral tear. He had a good rookie season in 2015 and seems to be ready for 2017 after adding the extra muscle. He won't have any limitations in spring training and could be a sleeper in fantasy leagues this season.

Analysis: Mitchell Renz

Added Jan 28 8:58 am (EST)

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J. Lowrie - 2B

OAK

Manager Bob Melvin says he will ease 2B Jed Lowrie (toe) in during the spring.

Lowrie had surgery in August to repair ligament damage in his left foot. Lowrie seems to be recovering well and hasn't suffered any setbacks at this time. He turns 33 this season and with a batting average of .246 over the last two seasons he isn't worth drafting in most leagues.

Analysis: Mitchell Renz

Added Jan 28 8:57 am (EST)

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J. Phegley - C

OAK

Manager Bob Melvin hopes C Josh Phegley (knee) will be ready for spring training.

Back in August Phegley was treated for synovitis in his right knee. This injury is usually very painful and requires for the synovial membrane to be removed. Playing catcher is a ton of stress on the knees so the Athletics will be cautious with him and not rush him back until he is 100 percent healthy.

Analysis: Mitchell Renz

Added Jan 28 8:55 am (EST)

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M. Moustakas - 3B

MIL

Mike Moustakas said his knee is "almost 100 percent." He shouldn't have limitations in the spring, but'll likely have a slower schedule than usual.

Moustakas had ACL surgery last May and shouldn't have any limitations once Spring Training starts. The Royals will bring him back slow to make sure he is fully healthy for the start of the season. Before the injury, Moustakas played in 27 games in 2016 and had a batting average of .240 with seven home runs and 13 RBIs.

Analysis: Mitchell Renz

Added Jan 28 8:50 am (EST)

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G. Parra - LF

COL

Gerardo Parra is feeling strong and has fully recovered from his high ankle sprain.

Parra was only able to play in 102 games in 2016, and largely disappointed owners who expected big things with the move to Coors Field. It is unclear what his role will be going forward, but most signs point to a platoon. He is not someone to target in most formats, unless he is able to win a job outright in the Spring.

Analysis: Ron Rigney

Added Jan 26 9:23 pm (EST)

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T. Zych - RP

Tony Zych (shoulder) started a light throwing program.

Zych is expected to be ready for Spring Training, but figures to be in the middle of the Seattle bullpen. His value in fantasy is limited.

Analysis: Ron Rigney

Added Jan 26 9:20 pm (EST)

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S. Cishek - RP

CHI

Steve Cishek (hip) started a light throwing program.

Cishek is still a ways away from being able to appear in a game, so he is best forgotten at this point. He is still a speculative add down the line in case Edwin Diaz stumbles in the closer role. Cishek himself has had his struggles in the same role as well, so keep expectations in check.

Analysis: Ron Rigney

Added Jan 26 9:14 pm (EST)

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M. Betts - RF

BOS

Mookie Betts will not have any restrictions when spring training begins.

Betts had his knee scoped and had some "loose bodies" removed in the off season, which will cause him to miss the World Baseball Classic. Betts is a consensus first rounder heading into 2017, and it is easy to see why after he filled the stat sheet with 31 homers 113 RBI, 26 steals and 122 runs. Hitting in a talented Red Sox lineup, there is no reason to believe he will not post a similar season in 2017.

Analysis: Ron Rigney

Added Jan 26 9:10 pm (EST)

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V. Martínez - DH

DET

Victor Martinez had hernia surgery in October.

In 154 games in 2016 the veteran hit .289/.351/.476 with 27 homers and 86 RBI. Martinez only started 5 games at first, so his days in the field are all but over, which pigeonholes him in fantasy to your DH spot. His numbers speak for themselves however, and you could do much worse in your DH spot come draft day.

Analysis: Ron Rigney

Added Jan 26 9:07 pm (EST)

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D. Keuchel - SP

HOU

Dallas Keuchel (shoulder) has been playing catch three times a week.

Keuchel finished the season on the DL due to an ailing shoulder. He had a horrible follow up to a fantastic breakout 2015, finishing with a 4.55 ERA over 168 innings, with a 1.29 WHIP. He'll be far cheaper this draft day than in past years, but unless he regains some of his previous velocity and command, that's where he will finish the season as well.

Analysis: Nathan Dokken

Added Jan 26 8:50 pm (EST)

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J. Diekman - RP

ARI

Jake Diekman underwent successful surgery on his colon.

Diekman had surgery today to treat his colitis, which is a very painful digestive condition. The Rangers pitcher has dealt with colitis for his entire career but the condition got worse recently which prompted Diekman to opt for surgery. He's expected to miss at least half of the season for Texas. The 30-year-old appeared in 66 games out of the bullpen in 2016, notching 26 holds and sporting a solid 1.17 WHIP.

Analysis: Alex Gormley

Added Jan 25 5:08 pm (EST)

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J. Urías - SP

Urias (shoulder) will pitch about two innings for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Dodgers previously indicated Urias would move to Double-A Tulsa for his next rehab appearance, but instead will keep him at Rancho Cucamonga for at least one more outing. The 22-year-old last pitched Friday, reaching 95 mph across 1.2 innings for the Quakes.

Added 8:48 pm (EST)

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B. Belt - 1B

Belt (knee) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Tuesday night's game against the Dodgers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Belt makes his return from the disabled list for the second game of the series in Los Angeles, although he is not in Tuesday's lineup against left-hander Alex Wood. Another lefty in Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) is set to start for the Dodgers on Wednesday, but Belt seems likely to return to the lineup regardless with a scheduled off day Thursday.

Added 8:30 pm (EST)

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R. Stripling - RP

Stripling may not be available to pitch against the Giants on Tuesday as he deals with back soreness, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

The Dodgers moved Stripling to the bullpen over the weekend to help alleviate some injury issues, but now the right-hander has an injury of his own. The issue doesn't appear overly severe at this point, as the team has yet to fully rule him unavailable for Tuesday's game.

Added 8:19 pm (EST)

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S. Howard - RP

COL

Howard fired four scoreless innings for Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, walking two while striking out five.

Howard didn't miss a beat in his return to action after exiting his previous starts with an apparent injury. The 25-year-old owns a 5.21 ERA through 17 starts (74.1 innings) with the Isotopes this season.

Added 8:00 pm (EST)

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C. Young - RF

LAA

The Angels transferred Young (hip) to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday.

Young was declared out for the season in early August as he will require surgery on both hips, so this was just a procedural move. It's unclear when exactly the 34-year-old will undergo the surgery, but he expects to be ready for spring training.

Added 7:50 pm (EST)

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R. O'Rourke - RP

BAL

O'Rourke (elbow) has compiled a 2.35 ERA across 7.2 innings with the Gulf Coast League Orioles and Low-A Aberdeen.

O'Rourke has been rehabbing in the low minors as he works back for Tommy John surgery that he underwent last May. The 30-year-old figures to report to Triple-A Norfolk once he's deemed fully healthy.

Added 7:46 pm (EST)

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B. Duensing - RP

CHI

Duensing (shoulder) is throwing from 105 feet, MLB.com reports.

Duensing, who landed on the disabled list at the beginning of August with left shoulder inflammation, is hoping to resume mound work when the Cubs return home from a road trip Aug. 23.

Added 7:39 pm (EST)

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J. Fernandez - 1B

LAA

Fernandez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Fernandez's time in the majors was once again brief, as he went 3-for-7 in three games. The 30-year-old has a .279/.279/.349 slash line in 43 plate appearances with the Angels this season, and should at least return to the major-league level when rosters expand at the start of September.

Added 7:31 pm (EST)

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