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The 27-year-old outfielder is off to a very slow start this spring, hitting just .125 (2-for-16) with only one RBI and a 7/1 K/BB ratio. It’s early though, so fantasy managers shouldn’t panic just yet. Sánchez looks ready to shoulder a full-time load and will hit in the middle of the Marlins’ lineup in 2025, which combined with his dazzling blend of power and speed makes him an attractive target in the later rounds of mixed league drafts.

That’s not great news. Hendriks had already lost the battle for the closer’s job to Aroldis Chapman in part because his velocity was down this spring. Considering the veteran is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, the elbow inflammation is at least mildly concerning. We’ll wait for more information but Justin Slaten could pick up some saves to start the season if Chapman is needed to get left-handed hitters out in the eighth inning.

The positive news here is that Darvish has already resumed throwing after being shut down last week with right elbow inflammation. The 38-year-old veteran doesn’t have a clear return timetable yet, but he should progress to throwing bullpen sessions and facing hitters in the near future, which would put him on track to return at some point before the end of May, if not sooner.

Waldron was expected to open the year in either San Diego’s starting rotation or bullpen prior to suffering an oblique strain earlier this month. Barring any setbacks, he should be an option before the end of April.

Brito finished last year on the injured list with a right elbow sprain and will head back to the shelf at the outset of the regular season. It’s unclear when he’ll be ready to rejoin San Diego’s pitching mix.

Neto is still working his way back from off-season shoulder surgery. His recovery has been going well, and the Angels have said that they think he could return at some point in April.

Reynolds was in the mix for the final spot in San Diego’s season-opening rotation before suffering a foot injury. It’s unclear when he’ll be ready to return.

This move is purely procedural. Myers was diagnosed with the oblique strain on March 15th and will likely be out for another three weeks before returning to the Brewers’ rotation.

Hoeing remains without a return timetable after being shut down last month with shoulder soreness.

No surprises here as these moves were expected. All three veterans will open the regular season with spots on San Diego’s bench, but won’t make much of a fantasy impact, if any.

The 34-year-old didn’t allow a run this spring, while striking out eight, walking just one, and allowing three hits in six innings. Not only did he make the White Sox, but there’s a good chance he will be the team’s closer to start the season. He’s worth an add in most formats.