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S. Rodríguez - 2B

MIA

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.

Added Jan 29 8:59 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/825886017349627905

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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.

Added Jan 28 8:58 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/JaneMLB/status/825054293824647169

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J. Lowrie - 3B

NYM

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.

Added Jan 28 8:57 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/JHickey3/status/825050104327335936

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J. Phegley - C

CWS

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.

Added Jan 28 8:55 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/JHickey3/status/825050104327335936

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M. Moustakas - 2B

CIN

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.

Added Jan 28 8:50 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/825087348283150336

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G. Parra - 1B

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.

Added Jan 26 9:23 pm (EST)

http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/214305044/rockies-gerardo-parra-wants-outfield-job/

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T. Zych - RP

NYY

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.

Added Jan 26 9:20 pm (EST)

http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/post-surgery-updates-on-mariners-relievers-steve-cishek-

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S. Cishek - RP

CWS

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.

Added Jan 26 9:14 pm (EST)

http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/post-surgery-updates-on-mariners-relievers-steve-cishek-

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M. Betts - RF

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.

Added Jan 26 9:10 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/JoshBrogadirTV

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V. Martínez - DH

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.

Added Jan 26 9:07 pm (EST)

w.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2017/01/26/victor-martinez-surgery/97097628/

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D. Keuchel - SP

CWS

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.

Added Jan 26 8:50 pm (EST)

http://www.chron.com/sports/

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J. Diekman - RP

OAK

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.

Added Jan 25 5:08 pm (EST)

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2017/01/25/jake-diekman-undergoes-successful-f

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D. Price - SP

MLB reporter Francys Romero hears that David Price will give $1,000 in June to every Dodgers minor leaguer.

It's an incredibly nice gesture, especially considering that Price hasn't even officially thrown a pitch for the Dodgers yet. The Dodgers have also committed to continue paying their minor leaguers $400 per week through the end of June.

Added 8:58 am (EST)

Francys Romero on Twitter

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T. Taijeron - RF

NYM

Mets released OF Travis Taijeron.

Taijeron posted a .540 OPS during a cup of coffee with the Mets in 2017. The 31-year-old put up an .860 OPS with 24 home runs at the Triple-A level in 2019.

Added Yesterday 8:37 pm (EST)

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B. Stewart - RP

CHI

Cubs released RHP Brock Stewart.

Stewart confirmed the news himself on Twitter. The 28-year-old was taken by the Cubs in the Triple-A phase of this past winter's Rule 5 Draft. Stewart holds a career 6.05 ERA over parts of four big league seasons.

Added Yesterday 8:21 pm (EST)

Brock Stewart on Twitter

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C. Asuaje - 2B

CHI

Cubs released 2B Carlos Asuaje.

Asuaje -- who inked a minor league deal back in January -- is one of several cuts that the Cubs made on Thursday. The 28-year-old is a career .240/.312/.329 hitter over parts of three major league seasons.

Added Yesterday 8:13 pm (EST)

Patrick Mooney on Twitter

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F. Vázquez - RP

PIT

Felipe Vazquez is facing an additional child pornography charge for sending pornographic pictures of himself to a minor last summer while in St. Louis.

It's believed that the victim is the same juvenile involved in the Pennsylvania and Florida cases. All told, Vazquez is facing over 20 charges involving sex crimes with minors. He is currently on administrative leave from the Pirates and faces possible deportation if found guilty of any/all of the charges.

Added Yesterday 8:04 pm (EST)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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F. Vázquez - RP

PIT

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Mariners are releasing Carlos Gonzalez.

This is not a surprise, as Gonzalez was a longshot to make the roster despite the Mariners lacking in quality outfield depth. The 34-year-old outfield was signed by Seattle to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, and hit .237 with a .659 OPS in the Cactus League before the COVID-19 shutdown. Gonzalez will be free to link on with another club, but it's unlikely there will be much interest.

Added Yesterday 12:21 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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C. Allen - RP

TEX

T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com writes that Cody Allen (forearm) has been throwing at Globe Life Field during the COVID-19 shutdown.

Allen was signed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training in February, but was limited to just four appearances with an ERA of 11.25 in the Cactus League before the shutdown. Once an upper-echelon closer, Allen struggled the last two seasons, and posted an ugly 6.26 ERA in 25 games with the Angels before being released in June while getting his walking papers from the Twins a month later from the Twins without making an appearance. It's unlikely Allen makes a fantasy impact in 2020 if/when the season begins, but he could get a chance to make the Texas bullpen to begin the delayed campaign.

Added Yesterday 9:16 am (EST)

Rangers.mlb.com

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D. Mengden - RP

OAK

Daniel Mengden told Brodie Brazil of NBC Sports Bay Area last week that he's "about 95 percent" after February elbow surgery.

Mengden required arthroscopic surgery in mid-February to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, but he's already been throwing all of his pitches in bullpen sessions. The right-hander likely would have missed the first two months of the season if it took place as originally scheduled, but he should be good to go whenever games are eventually played. Mengden posted a 4.83 ERA in 59 1/3 innings between the rotation and bullpen for the A's last season.

Added May 26 10:19 am (EST)

NBC Sports Bay Area

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