MARCH 19, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Andrew Benintendi is focused on feel over results — and now the Chicago White Sox LF is ready to go 'full throttle' Andrew Benintendi has batted third in the Chicago White Sox lineup most of the spring. "Nothing changes," he said of his approach anywhere i...
Daniel Hudson - Could eventually work as closer Hudson (knee) and Brusdar Graterol are the most likely candidates to serve as the Dodgers' closer if the team eventually decides to veer away from a committee approach, Bill Plunke...
Impact Los Angeles appears set to begin the campaign without a designated closer, and there's no indication that the team is eager to shift that approach. However, if things change at some point in the campaign, Hudson and Graterol currently appear to be the most logical options. Hudson has some experience closing games, having racked up 32 saves throughout his career, including five last season, when he also impressed with a 2.22 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 30:5 K:BB over 24.1 innings. However, the veteran right-hander is currently on the shelf as he recovers from separate knee and ankle injuries, and he's expected to miss at least the first few weeks of the regular season.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brusdar Graterol - May be leading closer candidate The Dodgers don't plan on having a set closer to begin the season, but if they do eventually decide to designate one, Graterol and Daniel Hudson (knee) are the leading candidates,...
Impact The Dodgers have given no indication that they'll designate a primary fireman at any point this season, so they could very well go with a committee approach for the entire campaign. However, if that changes, Graterol figures to be atop the list of potential closers given his ability to throw hard and his success last season. The fireballer posted a 3.26 ERA, 0.99 ERA and 43:10 K:BB over 49.2 innings while picking up 10 holds and four saves, though he also endured two stints on the injured list. With that said, fantasy managers hunting saves may be best served to avoid Los Angeles relievers altogether given the real possibility that closing chances may be split between multiple pitchers throughout the campaign.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Vaughn - Nearing return to swinging Vaughn (back) said he feels better after playing catch and fielding grounders Sunday, and he expects to return to swinging within the next couple days, James Fegan of The Athletic...
Impact Manager Pedro Grifol indicated Saturday the slugger will be out at least a few more days due to lower-back soreness, and there doesn't appear to be a rush to get him back into game action. There's just under two weeks before Opening Day, and Vaughn also said he could hit off a pitching machine at the end of camp if he needs additional reps at that point. His outlook for the start of the season will remain up in the air at least until he returns to full baseball activities.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Freddie Freeman - Playing first base Sunday Freeman is hitting second and playing first base Sunday in a Cactus League game against the Athletics.
Impact A day after returning to the lineup as the designated hitter following a bit of hamstring tightness, Freeman is back on the field for the Dodgers on Sunday. The former MVP appears to be a full-go for the regular season and should once again be a fantasy stalwart in 2023.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
F-bombs and fireballs: Dodgers' Dustin May hopes to take next step in his maturation May’s return to form could serve as a boon, especially with Tony Gonsolin opening the season on the injured list.
MARCH 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Are White Sox's spring training day games readying them for opening night? Since teams play most of their regular-season games at night, it makes one wonder why most spring training games are played so early.
MARCH 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
