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On-base Jace got the scoring started in this one with a two-out RBI single off of Noah Davis in the opening inning. He then plated Alek Thomas with a run-scoring double in the third inning, then came around to score on an RBI single off the bat of Jose Herrera. Peterson’s versatility should earn him a spot on the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day bench, but he’s going to require an injury somewhere in the infield to have any sort of standalone value from a fantasy perspective.

Bader was a non-factor with the bat in 2024 with a .234/.298/.373 slash, but he is still a quality defensive player. The 30-year-old will at likely be in left against southpaws for Trevor Larnach, but it’s possible the Twins value Bader’s defense enough to make this a more even split than anticipated.

He was able to take part in batting practice, and he was able to run the bases as well. Wood is one of the top young outfielders in the sport, and held his own once he reached the majors in 2024. There’s plenty of time for Wood to be 100 percent by the time the regular season roles along, but this is obviously something to keep an eye on for fantasy managers.

Not bad for the start of spring. Hendrick has not pitched in the majors since 2023, but the 36-year-old is not long removed from being one of the best bullpen arms in all of baseball. If healthy, there’s a chance Hendriks wins the closer’s role with Boston, but he will be competing with Aroldis Chapman, Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten.

Glasnow missed the end of the 2024 season with an elbow injury, but the hope is the 31-year-old will be healthy enough to start the season in the Los Angeles rotation. Glasnow has some of the best swing-and-miss stuff in baseball, and while the injury concerns are always going to be there, he has a chance to be a sensational fantasy option in 2025.

Abreu should be back in action in the coming days. The 25-year-old has been the subject of trade rumors, but assuming he stays in Boston, he should be an everyday option for the Red Sox in 2025.

That’s the second bullpen session for Ohtani after not pitching last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 2024 National League MVP is hopeful to return to the Dodgers’ rotation in the early part of May.

The Giants think this is a minor problem and that Fitzgerald could return to action later this week. He also missed a few days with lower back tightness in September.

In spite of his struggles last year, Jackson Holliday’s path at second base seems clear this spring. Instead, it’s Coby Mayo who seems hopelessly blocked at the moment. Westburg was excellent in hitting .264/.312/.481 last season, and his place in the lineup is assured.

The lack of any real reported interest in Quintana has been bizarre. He missed half of 2023, but he has a 3.39 ERA in 76 starts over the last three seasons. As starters continue to go down this spring — the big reason he’s being linked to the Mets right now is because of the injury to Frankie Montas — someone will probably hand over a substantial one-year deal.

The Astros are hoping they caught this one early. Ort has a chance to play a big role in the team’s pen after posting a 2.55 ERA and a 26/4 K/BB in 24 2/3 innings last season.