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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

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. Aguilar - 1B

MIA

Jesus Aguilar went 3-for-6 with four RBI as the Marlins beat the Blue Jays 14-11 in 10 innings Wednesday.

Magneuris Sierra provided the go-ahead hit in the 10th with his two-run single. Aguilar then added a run to the lead with his third single of the game. It's not his usual way of contributing; it's actually just the third time in his career that he's had three singles in a game. He's been a great pickup for the Marlins thus far while batting .311 with four homers in 12 games.

Added 12:48 am (EST)

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J. Yamamoto - SP

MIA

Jordan Yamamoto surrendered four runs in 3 1/3 innings Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Yamamoto allowed four runs in four innings last time out in his 2020 debut. He essentially had the same outing tonight, even down to giving up two homers. Yamamoto did solid work as a rookie last year, going 4-5 with a 4.46 ERA in 15 starts, but his velocity is well down right now. He might need to head back to the Alternate Site.

Added 12:45 am (EST)

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B. Anderson - 3B

MIA

Brian Anderson hit a three-run homer Wednesday off the Blue Jays' Nate Pearson.

We're not sure why the Marlins have their best player batting fifth, but at least they're not shifting Anderson between third base and the outfield this year. He's batting .286 with four homers and 13 RBI in 12 games.

Added 12:37 am (EST)

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B. Bichette - SS

TOR

Bo Bichette went 5-for-5 with a homer and a walk Wednesday in the loss to the Marlins.

Bichette is the first player this year to reach base six times and homer in the same game. The last Blue Jays to do it was, oddly enough, Yangervis Solarte on May 3, 2018. Bichette started out cold this season, but he's homered in three straight and hit in seven straight. His OPS is all of the way up to 1.034.

Added 12:34 am (EST)

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T. Shaw - 1B

TOR

Travis Shaw hit his first two homers Wednesday against the Marlins.

Shaw had a groin injury last month and a family emergency that kept him away from the Blue Jays for nine days, so he's still trying to settle in. Maybe that happened tonight. He definitely has mixed-league upside while playing regularly and hitting in the heart of the order for the Blue Jays.

Added 12:31 am (EST)

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R. Gsellman - RP

NYM

Robert Gsellman yielded three runs in two innings Wednesday in his start versus the Nationals.

The start tonight was his first since 2017, when he had a 5.19 ERA in 22 starts and three relief appearances. The in-season stretching out of Gsellman will take some time, and it's quite possible it won't work out for the Mets. They'll definitely need to rely heavily on the pen in his next few outings.

Added 12:23 am (EST)

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A. Sánchez - SP

WSH

Anibal Sanchez was roughed up again Wednesday, surrendering five runs in 2 2/3 innings against the Mets.

Sanchez's velocity is down some, and he has struggled in all three of his starts, leaving him 0-3 with a 9.69 ERA. If he's not better next time out, the Nationals will have to consider trying someone else; they just can't afford to be very patient in a 60-game season.

Added 12:20 am (EST)

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B. Nimmo - CF

NYM

Brandon Nimmo went 3-for-5 and hit his third homer against the Nationals on Wednesday.

It's questionable whether Nimmo should be playing against lefties, but he's hitting .333 with two homers and a whopping 14 walks in 48 plate appearances against righties this season. That's good for a .542 OBP.

Added 12:18 am (EST)

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