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This one came down to the wire as Yesavage was one of just a handful of unsigned first-round selections heading towards Thursday evening’s signing deadline. However, the expectation all along was that the two sides would eventually reach a deal. The 21-year-old right-hander — who receives a slightly over-slot deal of $4.117 million as the 20th overall pick, according to MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis — possesses front-of-the-rotation upside for fantasy purposes if everything comes together as he pairs three above-average offerings with strong command. The usual risks that come with starting pitching prospects for dynasty purposes apply here, but he’s one of the more intriguing arms from his draft class.

According to California Post’s Jack Harris, “They focused on Kim’s legs, trying to get [him] to use the ground to generate more power and stability. Then, they honed in on the alignment of his torso and back, making subtle adjustments aimed at keeping Kim squared up to the ball longer.” Kim struggled in his first MLB season last year, finishing with a .280 batting average, but a .699 OPS and a 30.6 percent strikeout rate. If he’s able to handle breaking balls better this season, Kim could start at second base until Tommy Edman (ankle) returns.

Last season, McMahon had the fourth-widest stance in baseball and also stood 32 inches away from the inside edge of the plate, which was the fourth-longest distance in the big leagues. McMahon said this had happened to him before, so he knew how to fix it. “A lot of good things happen from being a little bit closer together,” McMahon said. “My hands don’t drop as much, which is a super helpful thing.” Considering McMahon’s whiff rate and strikeout rate were career highs and the worst among qualified Major Leaguers, any improvement would be crucial for him.

“Physically, I’m feeling good,” Ober said. “I’m throwing more bullpens this year, just making sure everything mechanically is lined up.” After two strong seasons in 2023 and 2024, Ober took a step back in 2025 and also saw his velocity decrease while he was battling a few injuries. Increased focus on mechanics could get Ober back to previous levels, so his first start will be something to keep an eye on when it happens.

It was a 21-pitch session that featured just four-seam and two-seam fastballs. Afterwards, Phillies manager Rob Thomson said, “The velo was good, the ball flight was good...He felt great. We’ll check him tomorrow, find out how he’s feeling, and get a plan going moving forward.” As of now, Wheeler’s timeline is fluid, and the Phillies have said they will not rush him back because he’s too important to their success this season. As of now, an early May return seems like it might be the most optimistic outlook for Wheeler.

This will be the first time that Crawford has faced live hitters since September 2024. In the intervening months, Crawford has undergone knee and wrist surgery but is allegedly now fully healthy entering spring training. The 29-year-old pitched to a 3.00 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a 112/31 K/BB ratio in 114 innings in the first half of 2024 before the knee injury and fatigue started to impact his performance. Crawford is battling for the fifth spot in the rotation, but he does have two minor league options remaining, while Patrick Sandoval has none.

Basallo left Thursday’s game after a play at the plate that had him grabbing at his side. On Friday morning, the 21-year-old said he was “feeling good after getting checked by the medical team yesterday.” Basallo reportedly felt cramping as part of the discomfort, but “everything is good,” so, yeah, that’s good.

Given Lewis’ extensive injury history, there was not a lot of optimism when he was scratched from Thursday’s lineup with side tightness. For now, it appears that the Twins have avoided a major injury.

Initially the Twins said that the move was made out of an abundance of caution, but since they sent him for imaging perhaps it’s a bit more serious than that. Given Lewis’ extensive injury history, there’s absolutely reason to be worried here. The Twins are expected to provide an update on his status on Friday after getting the results from that exam.

The right-hander has shed his walking boot and got back on the mound for the first time on Wednesday since suffering a mild ankle sprain. There’s still plenty of time for him to get himself ready for the start of the regular season.

Raleigh smacked the first of three straight doubles off of Joey Cantillo in the opening inning and scored the game’s first run on an RBI two-bagger off the bat of Julio Rodriguez. The hard-hitting backstop then drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the second inning and plated another with an RBI double of his own in the fourth. He’s poised for another monster all-around season at the plate and should rightfully be the first catcher off the board in all fantasy drafts this spring.