MARCH 22, 2023 • NJ.COM
Yankees' Brian Cashman talks shortstop decision, trade possibilities New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman weighed in on the team's shortstop competition before a spring training game against the Wash...
Patrick Corbin - Six solid frames Monday Corbin gave up one run on five hits over six innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out five without walking a batter.
Impact The veteran lefty was facing a lineup that included the likes of Starling Marte and Francisco Lindor, as well as top prospects Francisco Alvarez and Mark Vientos, and after giving up a run in the first inning, Corbin shut down New York the rest of the way. His control has been impeccable this spring, and Corbin has a 13:1 K:BB through 14 Grapefruit League innings over four starts. but the 33-year-old hasn't posted an ERA below 4.66 or a WHIP below 1.47 since 2019 and remains a very risky fantasy option in 2023.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josiah Gray - Sharp against Cards Gray gave up four hits over six scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out five without walking a batter.
Impact The right-hander has put together a very encouraging spring, allowing only one run -- and zero home runs -- across 12.1 innings with an 11:1 K:BB. Gray has the talent to put together a breakout campaign in 2023 if he's able to keep the ball in the park consistently.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Classic hero Meneses shifts focus to Opening Day WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Nationals designated hitter Joey Meneses is back with the club after a productive tournament with Team Mexico in th...
MARCH 22, 2023 • MLB.COM
Paul Goldschmidt - Solid work at WBC Goldschmidt hit .280 (7-for-25) with a home run, a double, five RBI and eight runs scored over seven games for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
Impact While the Americans lost to Japan in Tuesday's final, Goldschmidt was a steady presence throughout the tournament. He'll now have about a week to get integrated back with the Cardinals as he puts the finishing touches on his preparation for the regular season. After slashing .317/.404/.578 with 35 homers, 115 RBI, 106 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 41 doubles last year, the first baseman remains a strong fantasy player entering his age-35 campaign.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Machado - Flashed heat in WBC Machado was touching 98 mph with his fastball while pitching for Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The 29-year-old right-hander is also out of minor-league options, which could give him a leg up on winning one of the final spots in the Nationals' bullpen. Machado also has a 5:0 K:BB through three scoreless innings in Grapefruit League play, so he's done just about everything he can this spring to earn a job. The Nats' bullpen is very unsettled behind Kyle Finnegan, so if Machado's stuff has taken a step forward this offseason, he could work his way into some high-leverage work before long.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Banda - Last lefty standing Banda is the only healthy left-handed reliever left in the Nationals' big-league camp and figures to be part of the Opening Day bullpen, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post repo...
Impact The 29-year-old journeyman pitched for three different teams in 2022 with poor results, but Banda has struck out 12 batters in 9.1 innings this spring without allowing a homer. The Nats have gone without a southpaw in their bullpen in the past, so his spot is far from secure, but if he does break camp on the 26-man roster, Banda figures to work in middle relief rather than seeing consistent high-leverage action.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
