Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that third baseman Gunnar Henderson (oblique) continues to hit and throw every day in camp, and it's possible that Henderson gets into a Grapefruit League game by the end of the upcoming week. Henderson is dealing with left-oblique soreness, and the Orioles aren't going to rush him into spring training games until he's fully ready. The 22-year-old has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day by the end of March. In his first full MLB season in 2023, Henderson looked like a seasoned veteran, slashing .255/.325/.489 with an .814 OPS, 28 home runs, 82 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 100 runs scored in 150 games to help the O's win the American League East. The scary thing is that the young left-handed hitter could get even better as his plate discipline matures. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 5 fantasy third baseman for 2024.

Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel (quadriceps) said he cut his live batting practice session in camp on Saturday shorty by around five pitches because he felt some tightness in his lower body. However, Kimbrel isn't concerned after getting treatment from trainers. He's scheduled to throw again on Monday. Manager Brandon Hyde later said Kimbrel was dealing with quadriceps soreness. While it doesn't appear to be a serious injury, it's something to watch for the 35-year-old right-hander as we get close to Opening Day in late March. If healthy, Kimbrel, who is the active MLB leader in saves, will operate as Baltimore's full-time closer with Felix Bautista (elbow) out for the whole year.

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder) received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his shoulder in New York. His shutdown period should last three weeks before he restarts a throwing program. Senga is going to start the 2024 regular season on the injured list as a result. The 31-year-old is dealing with a moderate posterior capsule strain in his right shoulder earlier this week. It's a blow to the top of the Mets' starting rotation and Senga's fantasy value in upcoming fantasy drafts. In a best-case scenario, Senga will probably miss the first month of the regular season, so fantasy managers need to bake that into their season-long projections. In his first big-league season in 2023, Senga impressed, posting a 2.98 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 202 strikeouts and 77 walks in 166 1/3 frames.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 Grapefruit League win over the Boston Red Sox. He took Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock deep to center field for his first spring training homer. The 26-year-old broke out in 2023, slashing .277/.374/.435 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI, 84 runs, and a stolen base over 687 plate appearances. Baltimore values his bat in the lineup as Rutschman served as the team's primary designated hitter for 46 of the 154 games he played last season, giving him more opportunities to produce. Rutschman is the unanimous No. 1 catcher in fantasy baseball and is a solid pick at his current NFBC ADP of 47, especially in leagues that require managers to start two catchers.

Free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs agreed on a three-year, $80 million contract on Sunday. The contract also includes opt-outs after each of the deal's first two years. This is excellent news for dynasty managers and those who took Bellinger in earlier fantasy drafts. After struggling with the Dodgers in 2021 and 2022, Bellinger bounced back with the Cubs last season. Despite missing a month due to a knee injury, the 28-year-old slashed .307/.356/.525 with 26 home runs, 97 RBI, 95 runs, and 20 stolen bases over 556 plate appearances in 130 games. The former National League MVP will look to build on his 2023 campaign and is expected to hit cleanup for the Cubs in 2024. Bellinger is a solid pick at his current ADP of 53 in NFBC leagues, but that number could rise with the latest news of him returning to Chicago.