MLB.com's Keegan Matheson reports that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander has been away from camp while sorting out visa issues. However, Santander will be back in Dunedin on Wednesday night and is expected to play in a Grapefruit League game on Friday, according to manager John Schneider. The Blue Jays' offseason acquisition initially reported to camp but then had to leave to take care of the visa issues. It should be all sorted out now, though. The 30-year-old adds plenty of pop to the heart of Toronto's batting order for the 2025 season after inking a five-year, $92.5 million deal in free agency in the offseason. The switch-hitter clubbed a career-high 44 home runs in his final season in Baltimore in 2024 and could be the Jays' primary designated hitter in his first season in Canada. Although some regression wouldn't be a surprise, Santander is a pretty good bet for 30-plus homers if he stays healthy.

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The New York Post's Greg Joyce reports that New York Yankees right-hander Jake Cousins (forearm), who reported to spring training with a forearm strain, is scheduled to begin a throwing program on Monday after a five-week shutdown. "I'm ready to go," Cousins said. He will not be ready by Opening Day at the end of March, but barring a setback once he resumes throwing, Cousins might be able to make his 2025 debut early in April. The 30-year-old reliever had a strong first year with the Yankees in 2024, posting a 2.37 ERA (4.06 FIP), a 1.05 WHIP, his first career save, a career-high 53 strikeouts and 20 walks in 38 relief innings. Cousins rode the success of his slider, which generated a 47.7% whiff rate, to earn a high-leverage role in the Yankees' bullpen in the second half. His swing-and-miss stuff is real, but control issues could be a problem with more exposure.

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New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (back) threw a two-up bullpen session on Tuesday at camp and expects to throw live batting practice by this weekend, according to the New York Post's Greg Joyce. Schmidt is behind in spring training due to a minor back injury. However, as long as he doesn't suffer a setback this weekend, he could be cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut sooner than later. There's still time for the 29-year-old to get ready for Opening Day in late March. If healthy, Schmidt will surely be part of New York's Opening Day starting rotation. The former first-rounder missed three months last year with a right-lat strain, but he was impressive when he was available, going 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 93 strikeouts in 85 1/3 innings over 16 starts. If he can stay healthy in 2025, Schmidt has the ability to take the next step for fantasy managers.

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New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells is behind the plate and batting fifth for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The Yankees have held Wells back a bit in the early going in spring training to give him a little break after the team advanced to the World Series last fall. They were originally planning to hold him out until March, but the 25-year-old backstop will make his spring debut on Wednesday. After slashing .229/.322/.395 with 13 home runs and 55 RBI in the regular season last year, Wells is fully expected to see the majority of starts behind the plate in the Bronx in 2025. Wells' glove and plate discipline are his strengths, and while he can offer moderate power at the weak catching position, his struggles against lefties will likely keep his upside on the lower end. Consider him a low-end No. 1 catcher/high-end No. 2 option in fantasy.

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Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) has resumed light baseball activities at camp and said he's "feeling great," according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. Langford threw and ran the bases on Wednesday. It's great news for Langford, who suffered a mild oblique strain in spring training last week. There's still plenty of time for the 23-year-old to recover before Opening Day in late March, but oblique injuries can be tricky to return from, so his status bears watching once he resumes swinging a bat. For now, though, Langford's injury shouldn't negatively affect his fantasy draft stock. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 15 fantasy outfielder because of his power/speed upside in what should be a stronger Rangers lineup in 2025. The former fourth overall pick in 2023 hit .253/.325/.415 with 16 homers, 74 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 134 games in his rookie season in 2024.

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is set to make his spring training debut in left field on Friday when the team takes on the St. Louis Cardinals in a Grapefruit League game. Altuve has been working regularly in left field in camp and is primed to make the move to the outfield on a pretty regular basis in 2025 despite the fact that he's never played there as a professional. The move will allow outfielder Yordan Alvarez to become Houston's primary designated hitter in an effort to preserve his health after he dealt with a knee injury late last year. With Altuve moving to left, playing time at the keystone will be opened up for Mauricio Dubon. Altuve will turn 35 in May, but the former MVP still managed to hit .295 with 20 home runs, 65 RBI and 22 steals in 153 games in 2204. Gaining outfield eligibility this year will make him slightly more attractive in upcoming fantasy drafts.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Jackson Jobe allowed two runs during his spring debut. The right-hander logged two innings of work. His lone blemish came against young Baltimore slugger Heston Kjerstad, who hit a two-run shot off Jobe in the second frame. Jobe also severed up one free pass but did tally a strikeout. The budding ace is expected to be a favorite to land a spot in the starting rotation, with Alex Cobb (hip) set to miss at least a month of action. The former third-overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft made his MLB debut late in the 2024 season. He tossed four shutout innings and only allowed one hit and one walk. He spent most of the summer with Double-A, where he held a 1.95 ERA with a 1.09 WHIP across 73 2/3 innings. He tallied 81 punchouts but served up a high 38 walks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Jobe's development during camp, but he should be viewed as an intriguing late-round upside starting pitcher.

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Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker struggled in his spring debut on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Rocker tossed one inning of work but allowed a hefty four runs and four hits. He only tallied one punchout. He allowed two doubles, one to Vinnie Pasquantino and the other to Nick Pratto, which brought in all four runs. Rocker is expected to compete for a spot in the Opening Day rotation. However, given this debut, he may have to open the season in the minor leagues. Rocker has battled numerous injuries throughout his young career. Last summer, he logged a career-high 36 2/3 innings in the minor leagues. Across three levels, he held a strong 1.96 ERA with a 0.79 WHIP. This earned him a late-season MLB debut, where he logged 11 2/3 innings to the tune of a 3.86 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. Cody Bradford or Dane Dunning could take his spot in the rotation if he continues to struggle.

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The X-rays on Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac (shoulder) came back negative. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that Isaac should resume hitting in the "next few days" and will "work back into throwing." Isaac has begun to see work in the outfield during camp. However, he felt soreness in his elbow when making a throw. However, seeing that the X-rays returned clean suggests Isaac will not miss much time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his deployment during spring training as the team may ease his workload in the outfield for a period of time. Throughout his time in the minor leagues, the 21-year-old has primarily played at first base, but the Rays would like to add to his defensive versatility. He made his Double-A debut last summer and held a .211/.346/.349 line across 31 games. He will likely open the season with Double-A Montgomery and push for a Triple-A debut later in the season.

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Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. As a result, Waldrep will begin the 2025 campaign at the top level of the minor leagues. Last season, the right-hander made his MLB debut but struggled as he allowed 13 earned runs across seven innings of work. The 22-year-old made one appearance during spring training before being optioned to the minor leagues. Waldrep spent the majority of the 2024 campaign with Double-A, where he held a strong 2.92 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP across 49 1/3 innings of work. During his first 40 innings at Triple-A, the former first-round selection in the 2023 MLB Draft held a high 3.38 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP. If Waldrep performs well at Triple-A during the opening months of the season, he should push an early return to the major leagues.

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Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen has enjoyed an impressive start to spring training. During his first five games in the Cactus League, the 23-year-old has gone 4-for-13 with two doubles, one home run, four RBI, and three stolen bases. He has only struck out once and held a strong 1.049 OPS. The former ninth overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft has battled injuries throughout his minor league career but has performed very well when on the field. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his development during camp, as a strong spring could open the door for an early 2025 MLB debut. Last summer, the Spruce Creek HS product logged 65 games in the minor leagues. Across his first 21 contests at the Triple-A level, Veen held a .220/.281/.476 line with six home runs and six swiped bags. Veen could become an intriguing late-round flier in deeper formats if he continues this elite production during spring training.

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Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin is not guaranteed a place in the team's bullpen. Earlier this week, Chafin signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers to return to the Motor City for his third stint. However, manager A.J. Hinch said that he will be a part of the "open competition." Last season, Chafin split time with the Tigers and Texas Rangers. With the Tigers, he held a 3.16 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP across 37 innings of work. With Texas, he held a higher 4.19 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP across 19 1/3 innings. Chafin generated an elite 35.1 percent chase rate and a 34.5 percent whiff rate, which placed him in the 95th percentile among qualified pitchers. The southpaw also generates strikeouts at a strong 28.5 percent rate with a solid 34.0 percent hard-hit rate. If Chafin were to perform well in camp, he would likely earn a middle-relief role.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa could have an increased role in the outfield. Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that with outfielder Weston Wilson (oblique) sidelined, the Phillies could turn to Sosa. Throughout the early part of camp, Sosa has been doing work with the outfielders but has only made three big league starts at this position. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his deployment during spring training games, as he may eventually become a depth outfielder on the roster. Last summer, the 28-year-old made all 90 of his starts in the infield and posted a .257/.313/.422 line with seven home runs and seven stolen bases. If Sosa were to shift to the outfield, he would likely operate as a depth option and could see occasional starts in left and center field.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (head/neck) does not have concussion symptoms. Loperfido is instead dealing with upper back and neck discomfort. He is expected to undergo more testing on Wednesday. The 25-year-old sustained this injury during Tuesday's Cactus League contest when he crashed head-first into the outfield wall. However, it appears that Loperfido avoided any serious injuries. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may not miss much time. The Duke product made his MLB debut last season and held a .214/.264/.350 line with four home runs and four stolen bases across 81 games. He held a high 36.3 percent strikeout rate. Loperfido flashed upside power at Triple-A as he went deep 13 times in just 39 games but has yet to show this in the major leagues. He will likely open the season as Toronto's starting left fielder.

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Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Andrew Nardi (back) played catch on Monday and could play catch again on Wednesday. The relief pitcher has battled a lower back injury throughout camp but is beginning to return to baseball activities. He was given a rest day on Tuesday in hopes of playing catch later on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, as he could be in danger of missing Opening Day if this injury lingers. Last season, the 26-year-old held a 5.07 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP across 49 2/3 innings of work. He tallied an impressive 70 strikeouts but held a modest 8.6 percent walk rate. However, he did generate a 2.96 xERA with a .194 xBA, which suggests he could see significant positive regression when he returns to the bump. When healthy, he will have a high-leverage role in the bullpen and could compete for save opportunities.

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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Ben Rortvedt (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder soreness and is expected to miss a few games. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but given that he is only viewed as day-to-day, suggests the injury is not serious. Rortvedt appeared in 112 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season. Across this stint, Rortvedt held a .228/.317/.303 slash line with 13 doubles and three home runs. He swiped one bag and held a high 26.8 percent strikeout rate. However, he was graded as an excellent defender as he placed in the 75th percentile in blocks above average and the 83rd percentile in pop time. Fantasy managers should expect the 27-year-old to operate as the No. 2 option behind Danny Jansen during the season and carry little fantasy value.

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Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has adjusted his swing. The young outfielder has modified his positioning in the batter's box. He began to make this adjustment during the second half of last season and focused on refining it during the winter. The 24-year-old already saw significant improvements when he made the modification last season and could see an even greater one following a full offseason. During the first half of the 2024 season, Carroll posted an underwhelming .212/.301/.334 line with five home runs and 18 stolen bases. However, during the second half, the former top prospect posted a .258/.351/.568 line with 17 long balls and 17 swiped bags. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his power improvement during camp, but given the adjustments last season, he could be poised a career season in 2025. The 24-year-old should be viewed as a high-end outfielder in all formats.

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher prospect Quinn Mathews made his spring debut on Tuesday, tossing two innings of scoreless ball in a 3-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Blue Jays. The southpaw yielded two hits and one walk while striking out three in the outing. The Stanford product was a fourth-round draft pick for the Cardinals in 2023 but didn't see his first professional game action until 2024. The 6-foot-5 hurler began the season at Single-A but advanced all the way to Triple-A by season's end after showing elite strikeout rates at each stop, finishing with 202 strikeouts (35.4 percent K%) over 143 1/3 innings of work. His command faltered a bit when he arrived at Triple-A which likely prevented a late-season call-up in 2024, but a 2025 debut is looking more and more likely. The 24-year-old could be a viable source of Ks whenever he gets the call, so fantasy managers will want to keep an ear to the ground for any rumblings of a major league promotion once the regular season begins, but as it stands now without a rotation spot, he isn't on the draft radar in standard 12-team leagues.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki pitched in a simulated game on Tuesday and his fastball clocked in at "mid-90s" which is where the Dodgers anticipated he'd be at this early stage of the season. He's expected to pitch and make his MLB debut in the second game of the Tokyo Series on March 19. Signed in the offseason out of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan, Sasaki's fastball can touch triple digits, but he also offers a devastating splitter in the 88-90 mph that coaxes eye-popping whiff rates. The 23-year-old has ace-like potential and the transition to MLB should not be too challenging. Expect the righty to offer solid ERA and WHIP with strong strikeout potential, with ATC projections forecasting 154 strikeouts in 131 IP in 2025. With an NFBC ADP around 95, there could still be some value there if he hits his projections, and RotoBaller ranks the future star at 76 overall so don't hesitate to draft if you get the opportunity in those early middle rounds.

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Houston Astros third base prospect Cam Smith belted a pair of home runs in Tuesday's 8-5 Grapefruit League win over the Mets, his first two hits of the spring season. The first was a two-run opposite-field shot in the sixth after entering the game for Isaac Paredes, and the other was an opposite-field solo shot in the eighth. The 22-year-old has now reached base safely in all four spring plate appearances, logging two walks in each of his first two PA this past Saturday. Smith was selected 14th overall by the Cubs in last year's draft but came to Houston via the Kyle Tucker trade. He's already the Astros' top-ranked prospect and is ranked 59th overall in MLB. The 6-foot-3 right-handed hitter showed well in his first taste of pro ball last year, slashing .313/.396/.609 with seven home runs in 115 at-bats across three levels, finishing the year at Double-A. Dynasty managers will need to take notice of the power display, but redraft managers will likely have to wait until 2026 for Smith's bat to be available in the majors.

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