Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Adam Mazur was sent to Triple-A Jacksonville. The former second-round selection was competing for a spot in the starting rotation, but instead the team will opt to have him continue his development in the minor leagues. Last season, Mazur was dealt to the Marlins at the trade deadline in a package that sent Tanner Scott to San Diego. During his first 33 2/3 innings in the major leagues, Mazur posted a hefty 7.49 ERA with a 1.81 WHIP. He tallied just 22 punchouts and served up 21 free passes. Last summer in Triple-A, Mazuer logged 61 cumulative innings and posted a 6.20 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP. However, he showed elite command, serving up just 13 walks and tallied 60 punchouts. He should contend for an early return to the majors if he performs well with Triple-A.

Miami Marlins first base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos has been optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville. The infielder was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead opt to open the campaign in the minor leagues. De Los Santos is one of the top bats in the Miami system. Last season, De Los Santos opened his season with Double-A but eventually was promoted to Triple-A. Through 38 games at Double-A, De Los Santos posted a .373/.426/.696 slash line with four doubles and 14 home runs. Through his first 49 contests at Triple-A, the 21-year-old posted a .289/.338/.588 slash line. He was then traded to the Marlins in a package that sent A.J. Puk to the desert. With Triple-A Jacksonville, De Los Santos saw his production drop to a .264/.311/.523 line with seven doubles and 12 home runs. If he continues to flash power at Triple-A, he will likely reach the majors early in the 2025 campaign.

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (ankle) participated in live batting practice on Friday and could return to games sometime next week. Rodriguez suffered a sprained ankle earlier in camp but is nearing a return to action. The 22-year-old also missed a significant portion of last season due to a thumb injury that required surgery. Last summer, Rodriguez spent most of his time at Double-A where he appeared in 37 contests and held a .298/.479/.621 slash line with 12 doubles and eight long balls. Across his first seven games at the Triple-A level, Rodriguez tallied five hits with only one of them going for extra-bases. During the 2023 season, Rodriguez logged 99 games with High-A and posted a .240/.400/.463 line. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect the 22-year-old to open the season with Triple-A St. Paul. He could push for a MLB debut later in the summer if he enjoys a strong start.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) was seen taking soft grounders and throwing to second base on Saturday. Even though Neto will not be ready for Opening Day, it appears his absence will not extend through much of April. During the offseason, the infielder underwent shoulder surgery but could be nearing the end of his recovery plan. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team hopes he can make his 2025 debut sometime in April. Last season, Neto enjoyed a breakout season as he went deep 23 times and added 30 stolen bases. He posted a .249/.318/.443 slash line across 155 contests. The former 13th overall pick generated a low .236 xBA which suggests he may face some regression when he returns. Fantasy managers should target Neto as a low-end No. 1 shortstop in standard rotisserie leagues as he can contribute to all five standard categories.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara said he is not aware of a potential innings limit. Earlier in the week, there were reports that former Cy Young winner will be put on an innings limit during the early part of the 2025 season. While this may still occur, the right-hander has not been informed of this strategy. Alcantara is working his way back from Tommy John and slated to be the team's Opening Day starter. After enjoying a career-season in 2022 where he held a 2.28 ERA with a stellar 0.98 WHIP across 228 2/3 innings of work, he took a slight step back in 2023 as he posted a 4.14 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP. During that season he still showed strong command with a 6.3 percent walk rate and generated groundballs at a strong 51.9 percent rate. Even though he may be limited at times during the season, Alcantara is a high upside starting pitcher when healthy.