Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that the team still hasn't decided on when right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will make his first start of the season, but it will be either Sunday in Tampa Bay against the Rays or on Monday in Houston versus the Astros. Gausman came out of his only Grapefruit League start on Monday fine and will not need to open the regular season on the injured list after dealing with shoulder fatigue in spring training. Neither matchup is ideal for the 33-year-old's first start after missing time in spring training, so he'll be more risky than normal in season-long fantasy leagues and in DFS in his first start of 2024. But fantasy managers should feel comfortable that the Blue Jays' ace can put his shoulder injury in the rearview and put forth another strong season as a No. 1 starter.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Noah Song (elbow) is set to miss the entire upcoming 2024 season. This is a tough blow as the 26-year-old will need to undergo Tommy John surgery. This is frustrating for Song who missed most of last season due to a back issue. Song returned to professional baseball last season after leaving after the 2019 campaign to fulfill his military obligations with the Navy.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser (elbow) is expected to miss significant time due to injury. The left-hander is reportedly out indefinitely due to a bone spur in his left elbow. This is a tough blow to the Brewers as Gasser was looking close to MLB ready. The 24-year-old was likely to start the year in the minors but probably would've been one of the first reserves to be called up. The Brewers should give a timetable on Gasser at a later time.

The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The right-hander will head to a divisional rival after failing to make the Opening Day roster in Tampa Bay. The Rays will receive cash considerations for Uwasawa who they signed to a minor-league deal this offseason. The 30-year-old looks like additional bullpen depth and will probably be put in low leverage situations right away.

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is set to bat leadoff against the Houston Astros on Thursday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone made it official that Torres will take the first at-bat of the regular season for New York. It won't be an easy task against left-hander Framber Valdez. Boone said that Juan Soto is batting second and Aaron Judge hitting third. The move to the leadoff spot should give Torres a boost in fantasy value until DJ LeMahieu (foot) returns to the lineup.