New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza will be shut down for the next six to eight weeks with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old went for imaging on his shoulder as he was feeling consistent discomfort while throwing and it turns out he will miss a significant amount of time. It was a tough 2023 season for the youngster in the big leagues as Peraza hit just .191 with two homers and four stolen bases across 52 games with the Yankees in the 2023 season. He also hit .268 with 14 home runs and 16 stolen bags across 63 games at the Triple-A level. He was unlikely to see much playing time in the Yankees infield to begin with in the 2024 season but his fantasy value takes a major hit as he will miss a good chunk of the season altogether.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is going to begin the season on the injured list, according to manager Dave Roberts. Sheehan has been dealing with general soreness this spring and seemingly will not begin the season in the Dodgers' rotation. The 24-year-old got into 13 games with the Dodgers in the 2023 season, working to a 4.92 ERA across 60 1/3 innings of work. However, he also dominated to the tune of a 1.86 ERA across 12 appearances (10 starts) at the Double-A level, punching out a hefty 41.7% of the hitters he faced during that time. With Walker Buehler still sidelined following Tommy John surgery and Clayton Kershaw out until mid-season due to shoulder surgery, it looks like Gavin Stone is the top pivot for fantasy managers when it comes to the Dodgers' rotation.

After a slow start to the spring season, Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez got going on Friday in a 3-1 Grapefruit League loss to the New York Mets. The 2x batting champ went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. It was a welcome sight after the 26-year-old went 1-for-16 (.063) to begin the spring, but just like that, he's 4-for-19 (.211). The 2x All-Star's value is in his ability to collect loads of hits, as he doesn't hit for much power and doesn't pile up the counting stats despite how often he gets on base. Look for him to pile up the hits again in 2024 as he's one of the best, if not the best, in all of baseball at making contact. He's a much better points league option than roto, however.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez pitched a gem before rain forced the cancellation of the Reds-Dodgers Cactus League matchup on Friday. Martinez tossed four perfect innings, allowing no hits and no walks while striking out six batters. It was a very bright spot for the Reds on a day that started very cloudy with the suspension of Noelvi Marte. Going into Friday's game, the 33-year-old had thrown five spring innings, allowing just two hits, one run (zero earned), and one walk while striking out seven. Right now Martinez is projected as the fifth starter in the Cincinnati rotation and he's stated he wants to be a starter. It appears he's making a strong case, but until that's a certainty it'd be tough to recommend him for fantasy.

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman hit his first home run of the spring season in a 7-6 Grapefruit League win over the Washington Nationals. It was a two-run shot, and the lefty added a third RBI when he walked with the bases loaded in the second inning. The former first-round draft pick is now 4-for-18 (.222) in the spring with three RBI, three runs scored, and a BB:K of 2:6. It's good to see the power stroke finally make an appearance as the second baseman is projected for 28 home runs this season, and if he can avoid the injured list in 2024 he should find himself firmly inside the top-15 at the position.