The Minnesota Twins designated right-hander Darren McCaughan for assignment on Monday and selected the contract of right-hander Scott Blewett from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. The Twins are looking for a fresh bullpen arm. If McCaughan isn't claimed off waivers, expect the 29-year-old to head to St. Paul and serve as relief depth for the Twins. The former 12th-rounder of the Seattle Mariners in 2017 out of Long Beach State gave up an earned run on five hits while walking one and striking out six in 5 1/3 relief innings of work to begin the season, so it's not like he pitched poorly. The 28-year-old Blewett impressed the big-league coaching staff a year ago with a 1.77 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 20 1/3 innings of work. He allowed three earned runs with two walks and three strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings in his first two appearances with St. Paul this year before his promotion.

Detroit Tigers shortstop prospect Kevin McGonigle is expected to miss time due to an ankle injury, the extent of which has yet to be disclosed. The Tigers' third-ranked prospect appeared in High-A West Michigan's first game of the season last Friday, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and four RBI, but hasn't appeared in another game since. The left-handed hitter had a phenomenal season in 2024, posting a .309-5-44-49-22 line with a .401 wOBA and 144 wRC+ in 74 games, but ended prematurely in August as a result of a broken hand. The 20-year-old was a fast riser up prospect lists last season, so hopefully the injury will not keep him out for an extended period of time. He's not expected to debut in the big leagues until 2027, but has the talent to arrive sooner than expected and dynasty managers will want to monitor for updates on this injury to see how it might affect his timeline.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios (finger), who is rehabbing from a fractured right ring finger, is still waiting for his full grip strength to return. The extended down time means Palacios will likely need more time to build back up, which will make for a longer injured-list stint that the team initially expected. Palacios went on the 10-day IL back on March 24 and was expected to return in early to mid-April. The 27-year-old fractured his finger in spring training and might not be able to make his 2025 season debut for the Rays until May. Eventually, he'll need to go on an extended minor-league rehab assignment. With Josh Lowe (oblique) currently on the injured list, it has opened up consistent playing time in right field in Tampa for youngsters Kameron Misner and Jake Mangum.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson sounds inclined to find more at-bats for infielder Edmundo Sosa, even when the team isn't facing a left-handed starter. Sosa will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves with left-hander Chris Sale on the mound, but it remains to be seen who he'll replace. It could come in the outfield to replace either Brandon Marsh or Max Kepler. The catch is that the Phillies aren't seeking platoon roles for Marsh, Kepler or even second baseman Bryson Stott, but Sosa brings energy to the squad and is well respected in the locker room. The 29-year-old is 11-for-20 with four doubles, five strikeouts and a walk to begin the season and will be a nice low-cost sleeper option in DFS when he's in the lineup, just maybe not this Tuesday against the reigning National League Cy Young winner.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson summoned right-handed reliever Jordan Romano for the seventh inning on Sunday against the Los Angels Dodgers with a two-run lead. And one batter into his outing, the Phillies had action in the bullpen. Romano couldn't crack 94 mph with his fastball, and his diminished velocity was a problem. The 31-year-old veteran allowed a single, walk and a double, and all three runners scored. Romano has faced 22 batters so far in 2025, and 11 have reached base against him. "He feels fine. So I don't know whether it's kind of a dead-arm issue or what. But it concerns me a little bit that the velocity's down," Thomson said. Romano missed most of last year with a pinched nerve in his elbow that required surgery, but his fastball averaged 96 mph in spring training. It's expected that Romano will be used in lower-leverage situations moving forward, which could mean an increased late-inning, high-leverage role for Joe Ross.