Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller was optioned to Triple-A. Miller was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will begin his season with Triple-A Oklahoma City instead. After a promising rookie season where he posted a 3.76 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across 124 1/3 frames, he took a significant step back in 2024. Last summer, Miller tossed 56 innings to the tune of a high 8.52 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP. He tallied 52 punchouts and served up walks at a high 11.6 percent rate. He also generated a hefty 47.2 percent hard-hit rate and a 11.5 percent barrel rate, which placed him in the second and third percentiles respectively. Fantasy managers should monitor his status at Triple-A as he could return to the majors if the Dodgers need additional depth later in the summer. He should not be targeted in any redraft formats.

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran may not make the Opening Day roster. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the 25-year-old is on the outside of the current projected roster. Last summer, the infielder appeared in 92 contests in Texas and held a .246/.288/.321 slash line with 11 doubles and three home runs. Under the hood, he generated a poor .215 xBA with a .252 xwOBA which were both well below the average marks among qualified hitters. However, he was useful on defense as he saw starts in the outfield, third base, second base, first base, and shortstop. During the 2023 season, he was more productive at the plate as he held a .273/.324/.443 line. If he does not make the Opening Day roster, Kevin Pillar and Josh Smith would likely serve as depth options.

Minnesota Twins catching prospect Diego Cartaya was assigned to minor-league camp on Tuesday. Cartaya was traded to the Twins from the Dodgers in the offseason. The 23-year-old was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but instead will continue his development with Triple-A St. Paul. Last season, Cartaya posted a .236/.354/.379 slash line with eight doubles and five home runs at Double-A. He held a 20:57 BB:K and swiped one bag. He then earned a late-season promotion to Triple-A where he posted a modest .208/.292/.350 slash line. At that level, he went deep six times and carried a similar 20:57 BB:K. With Cartaya opening the season in the minor leagues, fantasy managers should expect Ryan Jeffers to be the top catcher in Minnesota with Christian Vazquez operating as the No.2 option. Mickey Gasper is also still on the roster and could break camp as a utility option.

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Nick Mears (illness) has been battling an illness. Mears has been sidelined for a few days. Manager Pat Murphy noted that if he remains sidelined, it could impact the construction of their bullpen for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he could be in danger of missing time in the regular season if he cannot build up to full strength. Last summer, Mears spent time with the Rockies and Brewers. Across 57 2/3 innings of relief, the 28-year-old posted a 5.93 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP. He tallied an impressive 75 punchouts but held a high 9.4 percent walk rate. He also generated a strong 3.31 xERA which suggests he should face some positive regression when he returns to the bump. If he does make the Opening Day roster, he will likely see time as a middle-relief option.

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore could be given the starting nod on Opening Day. Their primary second baseman, Luis Rengifo (hamstring), may be in danger of missing time, which could open a spot for the budding star. The Angels drafted Moore with the eighth overall pick in last year's draft. He immediately made an impact in the minor leagues as he slashed stellar .322/.378/.533 line across his first 23 games at Double-A. He went deep five times during this stint and added five doubles with two stolen bases. Throughout spring training, the Tennessee product has posted a .281/.395/.344 line. Other options to replace Rengifo are veteran Tim Anderson, Scott Kingery, and JD Davis. If Moore were to break camp with the major league team, he would have value as a late-round middle infielder with upside.