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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 - RF

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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

CHI

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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J. Harrison - 3B

WSH

Nationals re-signed INF/OF Josh Harrison to a one-year contract.

No word yet on the financial terms of the agreement. Harrison joined the Nationals this past July 27, a week after getting released by the Phillies, and went on to post a .278/.352/.418 batting line with three home runs in 33 games while appearing defensively at second base, third base, first base, left field, and right field. The 33-year-old former All-Star figures to reprise his role as a super-utilityman for Washington in 2021.

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B. Snell - SP

Blake Snell fanned nine batters while yielding two runs over 4 2/3 frames Wednesday in the Rays' 6-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series.

Snell entered the fifth inning having issued just two free passes and that’s it. He retired the first two batters of that frame, but a two-out walk to Enrique Hernandez was followed by a two-run blast by Chris Taylor. Another walk and a single after that spelled the end of Snell’s night. Snell’s stuff was nasty for most of the night and the final line still looked pretty good. He continues to struggle to pitch deep into games, though, as he hasn’t gone six innings in a start since July of 2019. That’s partly by design, of course, as the Rays often go to their bullpen quickly and also Snell has had some health issues. Tampa Bay will send Charlie Morton to the mound versus Walker Buehler in Game 3 on Friday with the series knotted up 1-1.

Added 12:25 am (EST)

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T. Gonsolin - SP

Tony Gonsolin allowed just one run but was pulled after 1 1/3 innings Wednesday in the Dodgers' loss to the Rays.

It was essentially an opener assignment for Gonsolin, which didn’t come as a surprise. The one run he gave up came off the bat of Brandon Lowe, who launched an opposite-field home run with one out in the first inning. Gonsolin was removed in the second inning with a runner at third and one out, but he avoided an additional run being charged to his ledger after a fielder’s choice and a caught stealing. He has made three appearances this postseason but has gone more than two innings in just one of them, yielding eight runs over 7 2/3 frames. The Dodgers wound up using seven pitchers in this one and only one of them recorded more than four outs (Alex Wood recorded six).

Added 12:21 am (EST)

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D. Castillo - RP

Diego Castillo struck out the only batter he faced to nail down a save Wednesday in the Rays' win over the Dodgers.

Aaron Loup was sent back out for the bottom of the ninth inning after striking out Cody Bellinger to end the eighth. He got another strikeout and a flyout before manager Kevin Cash turned to Castillo, who set Chris Taylor down on a check-swing strike three to seal the victory. It's his third save during this postseason, matching Pete Fairbanks for the team lead.

Added 12:16 am (EST)

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J. Urías - SP

Julio Urias will start for the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday versus the Rays.

Urias was the obvious choice after he wasn't used in relief during Game 2 on Wednesday. The left-hander has been fantastic this postseason, allowing just one earned run over 16 innings while boasting a 16/3 K/BB ratio. Walker Buehler is starting Game 3 for the Dodgers and they'll go back to Clayton Kershaw for Game 5.

Added 12:10 am (EST)

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B. Lowe - 2B

Brandon Lowe broke out of his slump with a pair of home runs as the Rays downed the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday.

Lowe entered this one hitting just .107 (6-for-56) so far this postseason, but he ripped a long opposite-field blast off of Tony Gonsolin as the second batter of the game to open the scoring. He wasn't done there, belting another one to left off of Dustin May in the fifth inning which hit off the top of the wall and went into the seats for a two-run shot. The Rays' offense as a whole has been struggling, so getting Lowe going would obviously be huge for their chances this series.

Added Yesterday 11:59 pm (EST)

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C. Taylor - 2B

Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday.

Blake Snell had not allowed a hit yet before Taylor took him deep with two out in the bottom of the fifth inning with an opposite-field shot. It's Taylor's first dinger of this postseason. He struck out in all three of his other plate appearances, including on a check-swing to end the game.

Added Yesterday 11:55 pm (EST)

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C. Seager - SS

Corey Seager belted his seventh homer of the postseason Wednesday in the Dodgers' loss to the Rays.

Seager led off the eighth inning with a blast to dead-center field off of flame-throwing Pete Fairbanks. He also had a single earlier in the game. The long ball was Seager's seventh of the season, which ties him with Randy Arozarena. The most ever hit in a single postseason is eight, which is a three-way tie held by Nelson Cruz (2011), Carlos Beltran (2004) and Barry Bonds (2002).

Added Yesterday 11:01 pm (EST)

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