Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (arm, hand, wrist) left his Cactus League outing on Friday night against the San Diego Padres after being hit in the right arm/hand/wrist area by a comebacker. There hasn't been word on the exact nature of Gray's injury, so stay tuned for an update on Saturday morning. The 33-year-old veteran will most likely be undergoing X-rays and possibly even a CT scan to see if he has any broken bones after taking the line drive. The former first-rounder by the Colorado Rockies in 2013 out of the University of Oklahoma was originally mentioned as a possible reliever for the Rangers in 2025, but he has been stretched out as a starter this spring and should open the year in the rotation as long as the injury he suffered on Friday night isn't serious. Gray has been too inconsistent for our liking from a fantasy standpoint in Texas, and it wasn't a good sign that his strikeout rate dipped below 20% in 2024.

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, free agent relief pitcher Brooks Raley (elbow) is drawing interest from several clubs on the market. Raley underwent Tommy John surgery last May but is expected to be cleared to pitch later in the season. Ragazzo noted that several teams are interested in signing the southpaw to a one-year deal with an option for the 2026 season. Last season, Raley logged just seven innings of work before being shut down. In 2023, the 36-year-old tossed 54 2/3 innings with a 2.80 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He tallied three saves with 25 holds. He generated an elite 29.2 percent hard-hit rate with a .321 xSLG. If he were to find a suitor for the 2025 campaign, fantasy managers should expect him to operate in a high-leverage role and be a viable target in leagues that reward holds.

Houston Astros pitching prospect Miguel Ullola (shoulder) exited Friday's Spring Breakout contest early due to right shoulder discomfort. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide an update in the coming days. However, seeing him have soreness in his throwing arm is not a positive sign. Last season, the 22-year-old began the campaign by making his 2024 debut. He tossed 127 1/3 innings to the tune of a 4.24 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. He tallied 166 punchouts but served up a high 73 free passes. He then earned a brief taste of Triple-A, where he logged just three innings. When he is cleared to return to action, fantasy managers should expect Ullola to continue his progression at Triple-A. If he does not miss much time, he could push for an MLB debut in the second half of the season.

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron (oblique) was unable to pitch on Friday due to a "mild" left oblique strain. Waldron was set to enter the spring training contest but was pulled by the medical staff. After the contest, the team noted he would be evaluated further on Saturday. If Waldron were to miss time, this could open the door for Randy Vasquez to be the clear front-runner for the final spot in the starting rotation. Last season, Waldron logged 146 2/3 innings (26 starts) and held a 4.91 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP. He tallied 133 strikeouts and posted a strong 6.4 percent walk rate. He also generated a modest 4.11 xERA with a .246 xBA. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as Vasquez, Stephen Kolek, or Kyle Hart could see opportunities in the rotation at the start of the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is expected to begin the season at the Triple-A level. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com noted that the team wants to give Rodriguez at-bats on a daily basis. With Joey Bart slated to be Pittsburgh's primary backstop, Rodriguez will be able to further his development with more playing time in the minor leagues. Last season, Rodriguez was only able to play in 10 minor league games due to an elbow injury. He made his MLB debut during the 2023 season and posted a .220/.284/.328 line with seven doubles and three home runs across 57 contests. He held a 17:49 BB:K. Through 77 career games at Triple-A, the 24-year-old has posted a .285/.362/.450 slash line with 19 doubles and eight home runs. He is worth monitoring in NL-only leagues as he should return to the majors later in 2025.