
Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena had a huge game and was the primary catalyst for the team's 7-6 comeback win over the division-rival Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday. Arozarena did it all for the M's in this one, going 2-for-5 with a grand slam and a walk in the bottom of the ninth inning to walk the Astros off with the bases loaded and two outs. The 30-year-old veteran finished the game with five RBI, a run scored and two walks to raise his season average to .191 and his OPS to .801. The Cuban slugger came into Wednesday's game hitting just .159 (7-for-44) but with two home runs and three doubles in his first 12 games of 2025. While Arozarena still has plenty of power/speed potential, his move to Seattle late last year wasn't great for fantasy purposes. He has produced four straight 20-20 seasons, but don't expect much help in the average department.

The San Diego Padres are optimistic that both outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) and infielder Jake Cronenworth (ribs) will return on Friday for the series opener against the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. "We're optimistic for Friday," manager Mike Shildt said on Wednesday when asked the status of both players. Tatis and Cronenworth were both pulled early in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics with injuries that are considered to be minor. Tatis tweaked his left shoulder on a swing and initially stayed in the game before being pulled, while Cronenworth dealt with some rib cramping related to a hit-by-pitch in Chicago on Sunday. Both players sat out of Wednesday's win against the A's, but they could be back on Friday after an off day Thursday. That would be great news for a 10-win Padres team that just placed star outfielder Jackson Merrill (hamstring) on the injured list on Wednesday. Check back on Friday.

An MRI exam confirmed that Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (hamstring) is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, according to the team. Although nothing is official, The Athletic's Dan Hayes' best guess is that Lopez won't be ready to make his next start due to the Twins often erring on the side of caution with injuries. The 29-year-old was pulled from his start early on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals with right-hamstring tightness and had an MRI exam on Wednesday. While it's good news the injury is a mild one, fantasy managers should prepare for the possibility of Lopez missing at least his next start, which is scheduled to come this weekend against the division-rival Detroit Tigers. The Venezuelan hurler has been great in his first three starts of 2025, allowing only three runs (two earned) on 15 hits while walking two and striking out 14 in 16 2/3 frames. Check back for another update in a day or two.


Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (hamstring) only made it through three games before suffering another injury. Tauchman had a good day at the plate as he went 3-for-4 with three singles during Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Sadly, Tauchman pulled his hamstring when he was coming around third base as the tying run in the ninth inning. For now, Tauchman is considered as day-to-day, but it wouldn't be shocking if he ends up on the injured list. His absence could mean more playing time for Austin Slater or Michael A. Taylor in the corner outfield.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Landon Knack posted an ugly outing on the mound during Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. The right-hander lasted only 2 1/3 innings, allowing five earned runs, and walking four batters in a no-decision. Knack was really struggling in this one, but the Dodgers aren't ready to give up on him yet. In fact, Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said that Knack will make another start this weekend against the Colorado Rockies. This will be a favorable bounce back opportunity for Knack, but fantasy managers should still be hesitant after this rough outing.
