St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman (wrist) said that he might be slightly delayed on the hitting side heading into spring training. He's going through a progression and expects to be ready for Opening Day, but he hasn't had any bat-to-ball contact this winter other than wiffle balls in his rehab. Edman had arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist in October and is slowly working his way back this offseason. The 28-year-old should be ready for Opening Day, though, barring a setback, but that doesn't mean he won't get off to a slow start in 2024. Edman was a regular for the Cardinals during their disappointing 2023 campaign and hit .248/.307/.399 with a career-high-tying 13 home runs, 47 RBI, 27 steals and 69 runs scored in 137 games. The switch-hitter's versatility -- he played second, shortstop and the outfield -- is his most attractive selling point to fantasy managers.

Free-agent pitcher Blake Snell, who is coming off his second Cy Young Award, has had his market "quietly monitored" by the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The two-time Cy Young winner is reportedly seeking a multi-year deal of around $240 million. Numerous teams, including the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, Giants, and Phillies, have all been linked to Snell throughout free agency, but no one has come close to signing him. Toronto is just doing its due diligence by keeping tabs on the southpaw. He would certainly fit in nicely with a strong Toronto rotation that features Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, and Chris Bassitt. For now, Snell remains a free agent.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (elbow) is progressing in his rehab, according to Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press. Greene underwent Tommy John surgery on his non-throwing arm back in September and has been rehabbing and training at the team's complex in Florida. He's been hitting, playing catch, and doing some defensive drills, per Petzold. Greene should be on track to start on Opening Day, barring any setbacks, which is an excellent sign for both the Tigers and fantasy managers. After getting off to a slow start last season, the 23-year-old caught fire in July and August before getting hurt. He finished the season with a stellar .288/.349/.447 batting line to go along with 11 home runs, 37 RBI, and seven stolen bases over 378 at-bats. He will be a trendy name in fantasy drafts this spring, especially if he can remain healthy from now through spring training.

Free-agent relief pitcher Hector Neris is drawing interest from both the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers. Mark Feinsand of MLB Network stated that the two clubs have emerged as the front-runners to land the 34-year-old veteran. Neris is coming off an excellent 2023 season in which he finished with a 1.71 ERA, 1.054 WHIP, and 77:31 K/BB over 68 1/3 innings out of the Astros' bullpen. Either team would serve as a solid landing spot for Neris, as he would likely work high-leverage situations for both teams. He will be a good source for holds and the occasional save wherever he ends up signing,

Free-agent utility man Enrique Hernandez is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Angels, according to Ken Rosenthal. The veteran infielder had surgery to repair a double hernia back in October, so the market has been slow to show interest in him. He would fit in nicely with the Angels' lineup, as he can play all over the infield and can hit out of the top of the order. He hit .237/.289/.357 with 11 home runs, 61 RBI, and four stolen bases in 465 at-bats over 140 games between the Red Sox and the Dodgers last season. While he is coming off a down year, he still offers plenty of value to a big-league club due to his versatility.