Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (eye) left Wednesday's Cactus League game early against the Seattle Mariners due to a laceration under his left eye, the team announced. Perez will continue to be monitored by the Royals. We should have an update on Perez's injury and potentially how much time he'll be forced to miss in camp by Thursday. The fact that it's just described as a laceration, though, leads us to believed that he'll be fine by Opening Day later this month. Although he's now 34 years old, he's still considered a top-five fantasy catcher at RotoBaller after he made his ninth All-Star team in 2024 and slashed .271/.330/.456 with 27 home runs, 104 RBI and 58 runs scored in 158 games in his 13th big-league season. Perez has managed 20-plus homers in each of his last eight full seasons. Regression is coming eventually, but the fact that he also has first base eligibility boosts his fantasy value.

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Emiliano Teodo was brilliant in Wednesday's 5-3 Cactus League win over the Reds. The Rangers' sixth-ranked prospect pitched a scoreless ninth to secure the victory and the save. The 6-foot-1 flamethrower did not allow a hit or a walk while striking out all three batters faced. Although his sinker topped out at 99.8 mph, the righty recorded all three strikeouts with his slider. The Dominican isn't expected to make the Opening Day roster as he hasn't pitched past the Double-A level yet, but with the ability to start or come out of the bullpen, he would give the Rangers some options if needed. Last season in 19 starts at Double-A, Teodo posted a 1.98 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and a 30.7 percent K%, although it came with an ugly 14.0 percent BB%. As a reliever, he earned the 2023 Arizona Fall League Reliever of the Year award, so he should fit in fine there if that is the route they decide to take. For now, expect him to begin at Triple-A, but with the strikeout potential, he could be a viable fantasy add whenever he gets called up to the Show, whether it be as a starter or reliever.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Tim Anderson saw his first outfield action of the spring on Wednesday after he started at center field for the Halos in their 5-3 Cactus League loss to the Dodgers. Manager Ron Washington indicated earlier this spring that Anderson would see some time in the outfield despite not having logged any time there in his entire career dating back to 2016. The added flexibility would increase his odds of securing a roster spot and the positional versatility would enhance whatever fantasy appeal he has left. The 31-year-old has seen his batting average drop in five consecutive seasons since peaking at .335 in 2019, while his strikeout rate last season was the worst of his career at 28.2 percent. The veteran went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's game with his first stolen base of the spring, and he also scored a run. The 2x All-Star is likely only worth a look in AL-only formats at this point, though.

Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes exited Wednesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Nationals in the first inning after being struck in the groin by a foul ball. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers relying on the veteran backstop would be wise to keep tabs on his status in the event anything changes. Right now, the former fourth-round draft pick is expected to be the Opening Day starter for the Marlins, with prospect Liam Hicks currently projected as his backup. Fortes doesn't have much fantasy appeal, but if Hicks were forced into a full-time role, he is a superb contact hitter and draws a ton of walks who would be an intriguing fantasy asset. The team also has their fourth-ranked prospect Agustin Ramirez waiting in the wings who profiles as a big-time power hitter and is also eligible at 1B on Yahoo were he to get thrust into the mix.

The Colorado Rockies have sent outfield prospects Benny Montgomery and Sterlin Thompson to minor-league camp. Montgomery was the team's first-round draft pick in 2021 (eighth overall), while Thompson was a first-round competitive balance pick (31st overall) in 2022. They currently rank as Colorado's 15th and 17th-ranked prospects, respectively. Both spent all of 2024 at Double-A, with Montgomery slashing .283/.313/.500 but played in only 11 games due to season-ending left shoulder surgery, while Thompson slashed .245/.319/.385 with 13 home runs and 12 steals in 119 games. Thompson has a 2025 ETA per MLB.com's Top Prospects list, but with Montgomery missing so much time, his ETA is projected at 2026. We'll want to see more from both of them this season before considering them for fantasy, though.