NEWS
7:53 PM - Jake McCarthy (Col) is expected to compete with Mickey Moniak to start in right field to begin the 2026 season, Kyle Newman of the Denver Post reports.
6:43 PM - Nick Castellanos (Phi) Phillies requested Castellanos not to report to spring training this week as the club ramps up efforts to trade him, Matt Gelb of Athletic reports.
6:19 PM - DJ Herz (Wsh) Nationals placed Herz (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
5:22 PM - Sam Hentges (SF) (shoulder/knee) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, per MLB.com.
5:08 PM - Casey Schmitt (SF) (wrist) will continue his hitting progression for one more week and is then expected to be cleared for all baseball activities, per MLB.com.
4:20 PM - Hunter Strickland (LAA) (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Wednesday during the Angels' first workout of spring training, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
4:03 PM - Zack Gelof (Ath) (shoulder) said Wednesday that he's "feeling healthy, feeling ready to go" and expects to be a full participant when he reports to spring training later this week, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.
3:51 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) Nationals signed Mikolas to a contract Wednesday, Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports reports.
3:50 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (biceps) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
3:44 PM - Eric Lauer (Tor) will earn $4.4 million in 2026 after losing his arbitration hearing against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
3:42 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) will earn $6.15 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Royals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
3:36 PM - Brandon Woodruff (Mil) manager Pat Murphy said Wednesday that Woodruff (lat) "is in a good spot" physically and has resumed throwing bullpen sessions, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
3:24 PM - John King (Mia) agreed Wednesday with the Marlins on a one-year, $1.5 million deal, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
3:17 PM - Mason Miller (SD) manager Craig Stammen confirmed Wednesday that Miller will serve as the team's closer in 2026, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
2:54 PM - Ozzie Albies (Atl) (hand) said Wednesday that he's 100 percent healthy for the start of spring training, Reggie Chatman of 11 Alive News Atlanta reports.
2:45 PM - Bryce Eldridge (SF) shagged flyballs in left field in Giants camp Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
2:44 PM - Grant Holmes (Atl) (elbow) said Wednesday that he's 100 percent healthy as spring training gets underway, Reggie Chatman of 11 Alive News Atlanta reports.
2:37 PM - Quinn Priester (Mil) manager Pat Murphy said Wednesday that Priester will be brought along slowly at the start of camp, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
2:32 PM - Daniel Robert (Phi) Phillies announced Wednesday that Robert will be delayed at the start of spring training due to a cardiovascular issue, Matt Gelb of Athletic reports.
2:31 PM - Roman Anthony (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora "seems to be leaning toward" batting Anthony leadoff against right-handers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
2:30 PM - Michael Mercado (Phi) Phillies announced Wednesday that Mercado will be delayed at the start of spring training due to a right shoulder injury, Matt Gelb of Athletic reports.
2:26 PM - Orion Kerkering (Phi) Phillies announced Wednesday that Kerkering will be delayed at the start of spring training while he recovers from a Grade 1 hamstring strain, Matt Gelb of Athletic reports.
2:19 PM - MacKenzie Gore (Tex) (ankle) was seen throwing a bullpen session Wednesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
2:12 PM - Emiliano Teodo (Tex) is 2-to-3 weeks behind schedule after dealing with a back injury last season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
2:09 PM - Grayson Rodriguez (LAA) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and doesn't appear to be facing any restrictions to begin spring training, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
2:01 PM - Brandon Williamson (Cin) (elbow) faced hitters in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
1:55 PM - Zach Cole (Hou) will compete to be the Astros' starting left-fielder in Spring Training, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
1:51 PM - Gary Sanchez (Mil) Brewers signed Sanchez (knee) to a one-year, $1.75 million contract Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
1:27 PM - Yusei Kikuchi (LAA) (forearm) faced live hitters Wednesday in his first throwing session of spring training, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
1:24 PM - Luke Maile (KC) is not in Royals camp due to a personal issue, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
1:12 PM - Andrew Saalfrank (AZ) (shoulder) said Wednesday that he expects to be sidelined 10-to-16 months, Arizona Sports reports.
1:07 PM - Jorge Polanco (NYM) is a strong candidate to bat cleanup for the Mets this season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:05 PM - Bo Bichette (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that he's leaning toward batting Bichette third this season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:04 PM - Joe Jimenez (Atl) manager Walt Weiss acknowledged Wednesday that he's uncertain Jimenez (knee) will be available to pitch at any point in 2026, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
1:00 PM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said that Lindor will undergo right hamate bone surgery Wednesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
12:52 PM - Tanner Houck (Bos) (elbow) will begin a throwing program next week, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
12:51 PM - Ben Rortvedt (LAD) Dodgers designated Rortvedt for assignment Wednesday.
12:49 PM - Evan Phillips (LAD) Dodgers re-signed Phillips (elbow) to a one-year, $6.5 million contract Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of Athletic reports.
12:40 PM - Ben Joyce (LAA) (shoulder) is slated to throw his first bullpen session of spring training Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
12:37 PM - Prelander Berroa (CWS) (elbow) has thrown off a mound three times so far as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
12:35 PM - Marc Church (Tex) is behind schedule this spring due to a right lat strain, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
12:32 PM - Alexis Diaz (Tex) manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Diaz has a chance to see saves for the club this season, but the manager wants to see Diaz work in spring training games first, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
12:25 PM - Chris Martin (Tex) manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Robert Garcia and Martin are the favorites to see save chances for the team this season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
12:20 PM - Robert Garcia (Tex) manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Garcia and Chris Martin are the favorites to see the bulk of the team's save chances this season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
12:20 PM - Brent Headrick (NYY) manager Aaron Boone implied Wednesday that Headrick (forearm) is fully healthy for the start of spring training, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
12:17 PM - Oswaldo Cabrera (NYY) manager Aaron Boone implied Wednesday that Cabrera (ankle) will be fully healthy for the start of spring training, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
12:11 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) said Wednesday that he's about a week behind schedule after dealing with a nerve issue and thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms this offseason, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
12:10 PM - Endy Rodriguez (Pit) (elbow) took live batting practice against Mitch Keller on Wednesday and appears to be fully cleared for spring training, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:05 PM - Ben Rice (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Rice will play regularly against lefties in addition to righties this season, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
11:53 AM - Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Stanton (elbows) has had a great offseason and will not have any restrictions at the start of spring training, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.
11:47 AM - Gerrit Cole (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Cole (elbow) could pitch in some Grapefruit League games before the end of camp, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
11:29 AM - Andrew Nardi (Mia) (back) threw a live bullpen session during Wednesday's workout at spring training, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
11:22 AM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Palencia will open the season as the team's closer, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
11:20 AM - Austin Riley (Atl) (core) took live batting practice Wednesday and appears to be facing no restrictions for the start of spring training, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
11:07 AM - Jose Alvarado (Phi) (forearm) was seen throwing a bullpen session Wednesday during the Phillies' first workout of spring training, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
10:49 AM - Zach Eflin (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Eflin (back) will be a full participant as spring training gets underway, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
10:44 AM - Colin Selby (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Selby is expected to begin the season on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:44 AM - Chayce McDermott (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias confirmed Wednesday that McDermott (back) will prepare in spring training to handle a relief role during the 2026 season, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
10:36 AM - Coby Mayo (Bal) is working out at third base early in Orioles camp and could see playing time there if Jordan Westburg (oblique) shifts to second base to cover for Jackson Holliday's (hand) absence, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:35 AM - Tyler Wells (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Wells will be built up a starter during spring training, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
10:31 AM - Juan Yepez (Tor) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Eric Treuden of JustBaseball.com reports.
10:30 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) suffered a broken hamate bone during a live batting practice session Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
10:30 AM - Blaze Alexander (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Alexander is a candidate to start at second base while Jackson Holliday (hand) is out, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:24 AM - Jordan Westburg (Bal) could miss the first few Grapefruit League games after suffering a strained oblique in late January, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
10:19 AM - Jhonathan Diaz (Sea) was added to the Mariners' Spring Training roster as a non-roster invitee.
10:18 AM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) will undergo surgery Thursday for a fractured right hamate bone and will being the season on the injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
10:07 AM - Ryan Gusto (Mia) (shoulder) will be available to pitch this week as spring training gets underway, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
10:04 AM - Braxton Garrett (Mia) (elbow) will be available to pitch this week as spring training gets underway, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
10:01 AM - Hunter Brown (Hou) manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday that Brown will be the team's Opening Day starter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:58 AM - Max Meyer (Mia) (hip) will be available to pitch this week as spring training gets underway, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
9:58 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that De Los Santos has been shut down due to a right knee strain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:54 AM - Yainer Diaz (Hou) is behind schedule with his running program after suffering a left foot sprain during the Dominican Winter League, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:53 AM - Tarik Skubal (Det) A.J. Hinch announced Wednesday that Skubal will draw the starting nod for the Tigers' Opening Day game March 26 versus the Padres in San Diego, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
9:50 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) will resume a throwing program Wednesday after being shut down since early February with left bicep inflammation, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
9:45 AM - Dugan Darnell (Det) Tigers announced Wednesday that Darnell (hip) will be sidelined for the start of spring training, Chris McCosky of Detroit News reports.
9:43 AM - Robert Suarez (Atl) reported to Atlanta's camp Wednesday after being delayed by a visa issue, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
9:40 AM - Tyler Owens (Det) is recovering from arthroscopic right hip surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
9:37 AM - Eduardo Valencia (Det) will be slowed at the start of Tigers camp by a left quadriceps injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
9:34 AM - Bailey Horn (Det) is recovering from arthroscopic left elbow surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
9:30 AM - Sawyer Gipson-Long (Det) is recovering from a left oblique strain, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
9:25 AM - Dillon Dingler (Det) will be eased into spring training after undergoing arthroscopic right elbow surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
9:21 AM - Spencer Schwellenbach (Atl) said Wednesday that he could require arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
9:07 AM - Jordan Montgomery (Tex) Rangers signed Montgomery (elbow) to a one-year, $1.25 million contract Wednesday, Evan Grant of Dallas Morning News reports.
7:19 PM - Reid Detmers (LAA) will make $2.625 million in 2026 after losing his arbitration hearing with the Angels on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
6:54 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that he's "100 percent confident if [Hoffman] is closing most games," Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
6:48 PM - Yimi Garcia (Tor) John Schneider said Garcia is feeling good Tuesday and has thrown for numerous weeks following surgery in September to clean up scar tissue in his right elbow, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
6:14 PM - Manuel Rodriguez (TB) Rays placed Rodriguez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
6:08 PM - Mitch Spence (Ath) Athletics designated Spence for assignment Tuesday.
6:05 PM - Grant Holman (Ath) Athletics designated Holman (finger) for assignment Tuesday.
6:01 PM - Reese Olson (Det) Tigers placed Olson on the 60-day injured list Tuesday following a right shoulder labral repair Feb. 2 that will result in him missing the 2026 season.
5:59 PM - Kyle Wright (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Tuesday and received an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
5:52 PM - Jackson Jobe (Det) Tigers placed Jobe (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
5:29 PM - Shane Bieber (Tor) will have a delayed build-up during spring training and will begin the season on the injured list due to right forearm fatigue, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
5:16 PM - Bowden Francis (Tor) John Schneider revealed Tuesday that Francis is undergoing UCL reconstruction surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the 2026 season, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
5:16 PM - Anthony Santander (Tor) John Schneider said Tuesday that Santander will undergo left labral surgery Wednesday and will miss roughly 5-6 months, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
3:53 PM - Connor Joe (Sea) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training.
3:31 PM - Reid Detmers (LAA) Kurt Suzuki confirmed Tuesday that Detmers (elbow) is viewed as a lock for the Angels' Opening Day rotation, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
3:25 PM - Matt Canterino (Min) (shoulder) will be with the Twins in big-league spring training but isn't expected to pitch during camp as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
3:13 PM - Noah Schultz (CWS) (knee) said Tuesday that he's completed his rehab for right knee tendinitis and is ready for the start of spring training, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
2:57 PM - Austin Slater (Det) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Tuesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
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