

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) has already said that he wants to stay at third base this season. The assumption was that newly added Alex Bregman would take over third base, which means Devers would become the everyday designated hitter. The coaching staff has been mostly avoiding the issue and saying these things will work themselves out. Devers struggled on the defense last season and it would make most sense to move him to the DH spot. That would give Kristian Campbell a chance to play everyday second base in Boston. Devers might not like it, but a move to DH makes the most sense for this team going forward.


Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that infielder Jose Caballero (foot), who suffered a bruised left foot in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers, was "moving around much better" during a workout in camp on Friday and could return to a spring training contest on Saturday. Caballero fouled a ball off his left foot on Thursday and was removed as a precaution, and it sounds like he'll be just fine after X-rays came back negative. The Panamanian infielder led the league with 44 stolen bases and 16 times caught stealing in 2024 in his first year with Tampa, but his fantasy value is on the decline this year, mainly because he's likely ticketed for a utility infield role for the Rays now that prospect Junior Caminero will be an everyday player in 2025. Still, Caballero can be a late-round target for his speed in AL-only leagues.


Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (hand) wants to push his rehab timeline and try to be ready for Opening Day in late March. The fracture that Benintendi suffered in his right hand in Thursday's Cactus League game is just below his pinkie finger, and he can already form a fist with his hand. He's been through a hamate fracture before and thinks this fracture is less of a hindrance to his swing. The White Sox gave the 30-year-old veteran outfielder a four- to six-week timetable for a recovery, which means he could be ready right around Opening Day, depending on how his rehab goes. However, the White Sox aren't going to rush him by any means. If Benintendi begins the year on the injured list, Austin Slater would probably be the team's starting left fielder. Benintendi hit 20 homers for the second time in his career in 2024, but he has virtually zero fantasy upside anywhere else and doesn't contribute anything on defense.


Milwaukee Brewers left-hander DL Hall (lat) still isn't playing catch four weeks after injuring his lat, but he hopes to be cleared to resume throwing next week, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Even if Hall doesn't suffer any setbacks as he builds his arm up this spring, he could be forced to open the 2025 regular season on the injured list. Before his lat injury, the Brewers were planning on stretching him out as a starter, but his latest injury could push Milwaukee to consider him in a relief role once again to open the year. The 26-year-old southpaw began last year in the rotation but was blown up for 14 earned runs in four starts before he injured his knee. He was much better later in the year after being sent to a relief role, although his velocity was down and he walked too many hitters. Hall must figure out how to stay healthy and improve his command in order to secure a permanent rotation spot in Milwaukee.


Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is reportedly feeling good following his most recent bullpen session. Woodruff told reporters that his next bullpen session is going to be one where he throw multiple innings. It sounds like the right-hander is making significant progress, but still remains a question mark for the beginning of the 2025 season. Woodruff missed all of last season, but he has been a reliable pitcher whenever he has been on the mound. Fantasy managers shouldn't be afraid to hold Woodruff on their IR spot to begin the season, assuming he's not ready to begin the season.
