Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (forearm) was scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start on Tuesday versus the division-rival Los Angeles Angels with what was described as "forearm soreness." The Rangers are taking an abundance of caution, but as the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant points out, there is always caution and concern when it comes to a forearm injury. Young right-hander Jack Leiter took Mahle's place as the starter on Tuesday. It's especially concerning for the 30-year-old Mahle because of the fact that he made only three starts in 2024 before undergoing season-ending Tommy John surgery. If Mahle is unable to be ready for the start of the regular season, it would open up a starting rotation spot for either Leiter or Kumar Rocker. Mahle has started only eight big-league games the last two seasons with the Twins and Rangers due to injuries.

The Toronto Blue Jays are bumping right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Thursday against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles due to a sore right thumb that he developed after his last spring outing last Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Manager John Schneider said the team is "just being extra careful with him" and expects to know more about the 40-year-old veteran in the coming days. The Jays are saying it's nothing serious, but given Scherzer's many injuries in recent seasons, this could easily turn into something that lands him on the injured list to start the year if he doesn't bounce back quickly. The three-time Cy Young winner has only allowed two earned runs while walking none and striking out 14 in nine innings over two spring starts, but durability issues as he nears the end of his career have him ranked just inside the top-100 starting pitchers at RotoBaller.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (back) is reportedly dealing with a back injury he picked up while lifting. It is unfortunate news for the righty, as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts notes that although it is thought to be a minor issue, Gonsolin won't be in the rotation for opening day. Roberts also reported that pitcher Dustin May will take Gonsolin's place as the team's fifth starter. The 30-year-old former ninth-round pick hasn't pitched in a big-league game since 2023 after requiring Tommy John surgery that stemmed from inflammation reported in mid-August. However, he was superb the season prior, compiling a 2.14 ERA and 0.87 WHIP for the team across 24 starts (16-1). It's unclear when Gonsolin will be ready to rejoin the rotation. Still, he could be a valuable arm for fantasy managers if he can recapture his form from a few seasons ago.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The infielder was scratched from Tuesday's lineup out of precaution. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but this report suggests the injury was not serious and will not be in danger of missing time. Story has been swinging a hot bat during camp as he has gone deep twice and held a stellar .458/.480/.875 line across eight contests. Last season, the 32-year-old was only able to appear in 26 contests due to a shoulder injury. During this brief stint, Story held a .255/.340/.394 line with seven doubles and two long balls. In 2023, Story posted a modest .203/.250/.316 line across 43 games. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Story to have an everyday role at shortstop in the Boston lineup.

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara will not travel with the team to Tokyo. While the 22-year-old has not been officially optioned to Triple-A, this suggests he will likely open the 2025 campaign in the minor leagues. Alcantara is one of the top bats in the Chicago system. Last season, he made his brief MLB debut. Across three contests, he tallied just one hit. He spent most of his campaign with Double-A and held a strong .271/.342/.409 slash line with 13 doubles and nine home runs. Across 35 games with Triple-A Iowa, Alcantara held a stellar .292/.378/.469 line with eight doubles and five long balls. While Alcantara has flashed elite upside in the upper levels of the minor leagues, he will have trouble finding time in the majors given the depth in the Chicago outfield. He is worth monitoring in deeper NL-only formats but should not be targeted in any drafts.