Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hand) says he feels fine after leaving Friday's spring training game versus the Chicago Cubs. He was hit in the hand by a fastball from Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks and was removed from the game shortly after. He went 1-for-1 with a double before exiting Friday's contest. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo described it as a hand contusion and said no X-rays were needed. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day and could be ready to play as soon as Saturday. He is hitting .389 with a home run and four RBI over seven games this spring. Gurriel is a solid pick at his current NFBC ADP of 224 and will look to build on his 2023 campaign, where he hit 24 homers and logged 82 RBI over 554 at-bats in 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated on Friday that infielderGavin Lux will shift to second base while Mookie Betts will be handling shortstop duties. Lux's defense at second base was a crucial driver in the decision to put Lux at keystone and move Betts over shortstop. He experienced issues throwing the ball during spring training. The move is "permanent, for now," said Roberts. Lux will play most of the season at second base and could sit against lefties. The 26-year-old played 129 games at second base in 2022 before missing all of last season with a torn ACL and MCL. He slashed .276/.346/.399 with six home runs, 42 RBI, 66 runs, and seven stolen bases over 471 plate appearances. His presence will provide stability at a position that the Dodgers juggled around in 2023. Lux has excellent plate discipline (10.1 BB%), an NFBC ADP of 260, and will look to bounce back in 2024 from last season's gruesome injury. RotoBaller has Lux ranked as the 28th overall second baseman, and he could be a late-round value if he can come close to his 2022 totals despite hitting in the bottom third of a loaded Dodgers lineup.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson will get starter reps in left field while Lars Nootbaar (ribs) remains out of the lineup. Nootbaar's status for Opening Day is in doubt as Burleson could open the season for the club in left field. The 25-year-old hit .244 with eight homers, three stolen bases, and a .690 OPS across 107 appearances in the 2025 season, production that graded out 11% below the league average, as per his 89 wRC+. Even with fellow outfielder Tyler O'Neill traded to the Boston Red Sox this offseason, Burleson's playing time will take a hit once Nootbaar and Tommy Edman (wrist) return from their respective injuries. He remains off the fantasy radar but could be a decent short-term add if he's an everyday left fielder to open the season.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is scheduled to play the outfield for the first time this spring on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old has been slowed by a hamstring strain this spring but has appeared in two games at designated hitter, going 1-for-6 with a pair of strikeouts in that time. Carpenter enjoyed a big season in his first full tour through the majors, hitting .278 with 20 home runs and an .811 OPS across 118 games. He also appeared in 31 games in the 2022 season as he has combined for a .273 average with 26 homers and an .808 OPS through the first 149 games of his big-league career. He projects for a .257 average with 23 homers and six stolen bases by ATC in the 2024 season but he will exceed those projections if he can take another step forward in his second full big-league campaign.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts is starting at shortstop Friday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Betts played shortstop for the first time in the big leagues in 2023, logging 98 innings at the position - and it appears he could be the team's primary shortstop to open the season after Gavin Lux has struggled with his glove at that spot so far in the spring. Lux is starting at second base Friday, as the two infielders could be swapping positions. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the move to shortstop for Betts is permanent. "Permanent, for now," said Roberts. The 31-year-old enjoyed a massive season in 2023, hitting .307 with 39 home runs, 126 runs, 107 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and a .987 OPS in 152 games, finishing second in NL MVP voting behind Ronald Acuna Jr. His multi-position eligibility only increases his value fantasy value.