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S. Rodríguez - 2B

MIA

Sean Rodriguez was involved in a car accident on Sunday and is said to be in stable condition.

He was driving with his family when they were T-boned by someone driving a stolen police car. His wife is okay, but was in the hospital, and his children are in serious, but stable condition. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Rodriguez family.

Added Jan 29 8:59 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/825886017349627905

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M. Canha - LF

OAK

Mark Canha (hip) has added 10 pounds this offseason. He feels great and won't be limited in any way this spring.

Canha had surgery in May last season to repair a left hip impingement and labral tear. He had a good rookie season in 2015 and seems to be ready for 2017 after adding the extra muscle. He won't have any limitations in spring training and could be a sleeper in fantasy leagues this season.

Added Jan 28 8:58 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/JaneMLB/status/825054293824647169

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J. Lowrie - 3B

NYM

Manager Bob Melvin says he will ease 2B Jed Lowrie (toe) in during the spring.

Lowrie had surgery in August to repair ligament damage in his left foot. Lowrie seems to be recovering well and hasn't suffered any setbacks at this time. He turns 33 this season and with a batting average of .246 over the last two seasons he isn't worth drafting in most leagues.

Added Jan 28 8:57 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/JHickey3/status/825050104327335936

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J. Phegley - C

CHI

Manager Bob Melvin hopes C Josh Phegley (knee) will be ready for spring training.

Back in August Phegley was treated for synovitis in his right knee. This injury is usually very painful and requires for the synovial membrane to be removed. Playing catcher is a ton of stress on the knees so the Athletics will be cautious with him and not rush him back until he is 100 percent healthy.

Added Jan 28 8:55 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/JHickey3/status/825050104327335936

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M. Moustakas - 2B

CIN

Mike Moustakas said his knee is "almost 100 percent." He shouldn't have limitations in the spring, but'll likely have a slower schedule than usual.

Moustakas had ACL surgery last May and shouldn't have any limitations once Spring Training starts. The Royals will bring him back slow to make sure he is fully healthy for the start of the season. Before the injury, Moustakas played in 27 games in 2016 and had a batting average of .240 with seven home runs and 13 RBIs.

Added Jan 28 8:50 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/825087348283150336

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G. Parra - 1B

Gerardo Parra is feeling strong and has fully recovered from his high ankle sprain.

Parra was only able to play in 102 games in 2016, and largely disappointed owners who expected big things with the move to Coors Field. It is unclear what his role will be going forward, but most signs point to a platoon. He is not someone to target in most formats, unless he is able to win a job outright in the Spring.

Added Jan 26 9:23 pm (EST)

http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/214305044/rockies-gerardo-parra-wants-outfield-job/

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T. Zych - RP

NYY

Tony Zych (shoulder) started a light throwing program.

Zych is expected to be ready for Spring Training, but figures to be in the middle of the Seattle bullpen. His value in fantasy is limited.

Added Jan 26 9:20 pm (EST)

http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/post-surgery-updates-on-mariners-relievers-steve-cishek-

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S. Cishek - RP

CWS

Steve Cishek (hip) started a light throwing program.

Cishek is still a ways away from being able to appear in a game, so he is best forgotten at this point. He is still a speculative add down the line in case Edwin Diaz stumbles in the closer role. Cishek himself has had his struggles in the same role as well, so keep expectations in check.

Added Jan 26 9:14 pm (EST)

http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/post-surgery-updates-on-mariners-relievers-steve-cishek-

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M. Betts - RF

Mookie Betts will not have any restrictions when spring training begins.

Betts had his knee scoped and had some "loose bodies" removed in the off season, which will cause him to miss the World Baseball Classic. Betts is a consensus first rounder heading into 2017, and it is easy to see why after he filled the stat sheet with 31 homers 113 RBI, 26 steals and 122 runs. Hitting in a talented Red Sox lineup, there is no reason to believe he will not post a similar season in 2017.

Added Jan 26 9:10 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/JoshBrogadirTV

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V. Martínez - DH

Victor Martinez had hernia surgery in October.

In 154 games in 2016 the veteran hit .289/.351/.476 with 27 homers and 86 RBI. Martinez only started 5 games at first, so his days in the field are all but over, which pigeonholes him in fantasy to your DH spot. His numbers speak for themselves however, and you could do much worse in your DH spot come draft day.

Added Jan 26 9:07 pm (EST)

w.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2017/01/26/victor-martinez-surgery/97097628/

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D. Keuchel - SP

CWS

Dallas Keuchel (shoulder) has been playing catch three times a week.

Keuchel finished the season on the DL due to an ailing shoulder. He had a horrible follow up to a fantastic breakout 2015, finishing with a 4.55 ERA over 168 innings, with a 1.29 WHIP. He'll be far cheaper this draft day than in past years, but unless he regains some of his previous velocity and command, that's where he will finish the season as well.

Added Jan 26 8:50 pm (EST)

http://www.chron.com/sports/

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J. Diekman - RP

OAK

Jake Diekman underwent successful surgery on his colon.

Diekman had surgery today to treat his colitis, which is a very painful digestive condition. The Rangers pitcher has dealt with colitis for his entire career but the condition got worse recently which prompted Diekman to opt for surgery. He's expected to miss at least half of the season for Texas. The 30-year-old appeared in 66 games out of the bullpen in 2016, notching 26 holds and sporting a solid 1.17 WHIP.

Added Jan 25 5:08 pm (EST)

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2017/01/25/jake-diekman-undergoes-successful-f

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J. Teheran - SP

LAA

Julio Teheran allowed three runs on two hits in his lone inning of work on Saturday in a no-decision against the Dodgers.

Teheran drew the short-lived starting assignment after Angels ace Dylan Bundy was scratched from his scheduled start due to a cut on his finger. The 29-year-old free agent import has endured a disastrous 2020 campaign, posting a bloated 10.05 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 20/16 K/BB ratio across 31 1/3 innings (10 appearances, nine starts). He’s slated to hit free agency again this offseason.

Added 1:07 am (EST)

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T. Gonsolin - SP

Tony Gonsolin yielded four runs over six innings on Saturday in a win over the Angels.

Gonsolin recorded six strikeouts and didn’t hand out a free pass in this one. He gave up seven hits, including an RBI single to Jahmai Jones, and a two-run triple to Jared Walsh in the third inning. The 26-year-old rookie sensation closes out the shortened 2020 campaign with a sparkling 2.31 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 46/7 K/BB ratio across 46 2/3 innings (nine appearances, eight starts). It’s unclear how the Dodgers will utilize Gonsolin in the postseason, but his flexibility to oscillate between the starting rotation and bullpen make him an invaluable component of their pitching staff.

Added 1:05 am (EST)

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A. Kolarek - RP

Adam Kolarek recorded a two-out save against the Angels on Saturday, preserving a one-run lead to collect his first save of the season.

Kolarek gave up an infield single to Jared Walsh, but got Albert Pujols to line-out to right field, and coaxed a game-ending comebacker from Shohei Ohtani to end the contest. The 31-year-old lefty specialist owns a microscopic 0.95 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 13/4 K/BB ratio across 19 innings this season.

Added 1:03 am (EST)

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E. Soto - SS

LAA

Elliot Soto recorded his first major-league hit on Saturday in the Angels’ loss to the Dodgers.

Soto lined a base-hit to right field in the third inning to collect his first big-league hit. He also walloped a ground-rule double to right field off Dodgers reliever Alex Wood, and eventually came around to score on David Fletcher’s two-run double later in the frame. The 31-year-old infielder spent a decade in the minor leagues, split between three different organizations, before finally making his big-league debut in this one. How can you not be romantic about baseball?

Added 1:02 am (EST)

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J. Jones - 2B

LAA

Jahmai Jones went 1-for-4 with a pair of runs scored on Saturday in the Angels' loss to the Dodgers.

Jones wasted no time in his first major-league plate appearance, smacking an RBI single to center field off Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin in the third inning, to pick up his first big-league hit. The 23-year-old rookie outfielder is one of the more intriguing toolsy prospects in the game, and is worth monitoring in deeper mixed leagues next spring.

Added 1:00 am (EST)

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W. Smith - C

Will Smith went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and two RBI on Saturday in the Dodgers’ win over the Angels.

Smith smacked an RBI single to right field off Angels starter Julio Teheran in the opening frame, and also clobbered a solo shot to left field off reliever Luke Bard in the eighth inning. It was his eighth round-tripper of the season. He also drew a walk in this one. The 25-year-old backstop has blossomed into an excellent all-around offensive threat, hitting .300/.414/.600 with 23 runs scored, eight home runs and 25 RBI across 133 plate appearances. He’s making a serious case to be among the top handful of catchers selected in fantasy drafts next spring.

Added 1:00 am (EST)

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J. Walsh - 1B

LAA

Jared Walsh went 2-for-5 with a two-run triple on Saturday in the Angels’ loss to the Dodgers.

Walsh continues to tear the cover off the ball. He lifted a two-run triple off the left-field wall against Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin in the third inning, and also reached on an infield single against lefty-vaporizer Adam Kolarek in the ninth inning. The 27-year-old first baseman has been sizzling at the dish over the last few weeks, hitting .349 (29-for-83) with nine home runs and 26 RBI over 21 games this month. He'll be an extremely popular late-round sleeper candidate in fantasy drafts next spring.

Added 12:56 am (EST)

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J. Pederson - LF

Joc Pederson tattooed a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning Saturday, powering the Dodgers to a 7-6 victory over the Angels.

Pederson plated a run in the opening frame with a fielder’s choice and put the Dodgers ahead for good with a two-run shot -- his seventh long ball of the season -- off Hansel Robles in the sixth inning. The 28-year-old righty masher has endured a miserable offensive campaign, but will likely play a role in the Dodgers postseason run as a power bat off the bench.

Added 12:56 am (EST)

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