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Strider looked phenomenal in a pair of late-spring Grapefruit League outings and will continue building up his pitch count and stamina in the minor leagues. The electrifying 26-year-old strikeout artist is expected to make his season debut at some point in mid-to-late April, barring an unexpected development. He’s a borderline top-30 starting pitcher for fantasy purposes in all remaining fantasy drafts this spring.

de Geus was sent to the minors in spring training, but figured to be used as a depth arm at some point during the season. Instead, the 27-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment to make room for Xzavion Curry just a few days into the season. His time with the Miami organization could be short as he was just claimed off waivers from the Pirates in February.

Curry didn’t make the team out of spring training and wasn’t even on the 40-man roster, but that only lasted a few days into the regular season. With Valente Bellozo being optioned to the minors, Curry is likely to have a spot in Miami’s rotation, though he doesn’t offer much fantasy value. Brett de Geus was designated for assignment to make room for Curry on the 40-man roster.

Goldschmidt homered on the first pitch of the game from Nestor Cortes in Saturday’s 20-9 laugher, but even with the Yankees set to face the right-handed Aaron Civale, the 37-year-old first baseman is back in the leadoff spot. Austin Wells, who occupied the top spot against right-hander Freddy Peralta on Opening Day and hit leadoff for most of Spring Training, is batting sixth. Maybe the Yankees will continue to switch things up at the top of the lineup, but Goldschmidt would be in a prime run scoring spot if he remains the everyday leadoff hitter.

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told reporters that Ramírez will be re-evaluated prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Royals after his early exit from Saturday’s contest with a “mild” wrist sprain. It’s possible the 32-year-old fantasy superstar will undergo precautionary imaging to rule out anything serious, but it doesn’t sound like he’s facing an extended absence at the moment. It’s a situation fantasy managers should continue to monitor closely in the coming days.

Langeliers gave the Athletics a 2-1 lead on a homer to left that just got over the wall off Bryce Miller. The backstop smashed 29 homers in 2024, and he seems like one of the players who will benefit the most from not having his home games played in Oakland.

Miller’s 2025 debut was electric, to the surprise of no one. He struck out Ryan Bliss on a filthy slider, Victor Robles on a 101 mph fastball up in the zone, and froze Julio Rodriguez on a slider to end the contest. He did allow a hit to J.P. Crawford, but Crawford looked fortunate to make contact on a blooper to right field. Miller has the stuff to be as good — if not better — than any relief option in baseball.

Miller didn’t make many mistakes, but he left a pitch up to Shea Langeliers for a two-run shot. The right-hander struck out four while issuing two walks in a so-so first effort of 2025. Miller will be back on the bump next weekend against the Giants.

Bido struck out four, but he also walked four in a start where he was fortunate to only give up the two runs — even if one of them came on an error on a pickoff attempt by Hogan Harris after he left. The right-hander had a solid slider working, however, and he was able to wiggle out of the majority of his jams. Bido is set to square off against the lowly Rockies next weekend, but it’s worth pointing out that start is in Colorado.

Campbell confirmed the reports after Saturday’s game — a game where he hit his first MLB homer — but wouldn’t confirm whether the two parties were close. It makes sense to lock up the 22-year-old, as he’s one of the most talented prospects in the sport, and he has a chance to develop into a superstar. It wouldn’t be a huge surprise if the Campbell and the Red Sox work something out in the coming weeks — if not sooner.

Ohtani has his first stolen base of the 2025 season. After swiping 59 last year, we’re going to guess he probably picks up a couple more; although he may not run as often this year with his return to the mound likely coming over the summer. Still, the power/speed combination remains elite. Elite is an understatement.