Ranking the 10 best starting pitchers in MLB for 2025
Let's dive into the top 10 starters heading into the 2025 MLB season.MARCH 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Tellez makes argument for roster spot; bullpen spots still up in the air PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners are one week away from departing the desert and returning to Seattle ahead of Opening Day and still face a few...
MARCH 17, 2025 • MLB.COM
Taylor Rogers - Looms as closer alternative Rogers has allowed just one run with a 10:4 K:BB over seven innings during his first seven Cactus League outings this spring.
Impact Alexis Diaz has made just three appearances this spring due to injury and was roughed up his last time out. The Reds will have him pitch in a minor-league game Tuesday as he works on his issues. With Diaz's status looking shaky, Rogers, Emilio Pagan, Tony Santillan and perhaps others could have an opportunity to stake claim on the Cincinnati closer job. Rogers has the most ninth-inning experience of the bunch and performed well last season with the Giants, posting a 2.40 ERA and 64:22 K:BB over 60 innings.
MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Alexis DÃaz - To pitch in minors game Tuesday Diaz will pitch in a minor-league game Tuesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Diaz was shelled for five runs on three hits and three walks while recording just one out in his last Cactus League appearance Saturday. Reds manager Terry Francona had a less than favorable review of Diaz's outing afterward, saying the reliever has "got to lock it in here," per Sheldon. It appears the team has determined the best spot for Diaz to attempt to get back on track, at least initially, is in a less pressurized situation. Diaz has made only three appearances this spring due to a hamstring issue and he also developed a cut on his right thumb during Saturday's appearance, although Francona contended that the thumb issue had nothing to do with Diaz's struggles in the outing. The 28-year-old entered camp as the clear favorite to serve as the Reds' closer, but his grip on the job might be tenuous. Taylor Rogers, Emilio Pagan, Tony Santillan and Scott Barlow loom as closer alternatives if Francona wants to go in another direction, with Rogers perhaps the favorite of the bunch.
MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Trevino - Behind home plate Monday Trevino (hand) will serve behind home plate and bat eighth in Monday's spring game against the Guardians.
Impact Trevino's was injured in Friday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks after a foul tip off Corbin Carroll's bat struck him in his right hand. He underwent CT scans Saturday, which came back negative, and the 31-year-old will serve as the Reds' catcher Monday. Trevino is expected to see significant playing time at the start of the 2025 campaign due to Tyler Stephenson (oblique) opening the regular season on the 10-day injured list.
MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Young - Could require Tommy John surgery Young traveled back to Cincinnati be examined by the Reds' orthopedist to determine whether he needs Tommy John surgery, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact It's not clear when Young was injured, but he last appeared in a Cactus League game March 8 and was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday. The Reds should have more information on his status later this week.
MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
AL West Preview: The Astros will look different, and that could mean a new division champ this year
The Houston Astros will look different when trying to continue their impressive run of AL West titlesMARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press
