Eflin makes good 1st impression with Rays after big deal
Zach Eflin made a good first impression with the Tampa Bay RaysMARCH 2, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swanson signing a signal Cubs are back in business of winning gamesThe Cubs signed a slew of new players over the winter, headed by shortstop Dansby Swanson. After making four straight trips to the playoffs...
MARCH 2, 2023•DAILYHERALD.COM
With Opening Day in doubt, Cubs won't rush SuzukiMESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs would be thrilled to see Seiya Suzuki in their Opening Day lineup on March 30 against the Brewers, but don’t expect...
MARCH 2, 2023•MLB.COM
World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: Dominican Republic favorite to win it all
With a key player opting out for Team USA, the Dominican Republic is the new WBC pretournament betting favorite at FOX Bet.MARCH 2, 2023
Trey Mancini - May play some in rightMancini is an option to play some in right field with Seiya Suzuki (oblique) questionable for the start of the regular season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe veteran slugger is primarily a first baseman and will likely get some starts at DH, but the Cubs could try him in right field, especially with Seiya Suzuki (oblique) set to miss the start of the season. Mancini logged 86 innings in right last season and was a plus defender there. No matter where he plays, he should get plenty of at-bats in 2023 for a Chicago team looking to boost its offense.
MARCH 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Julian Merryweather - May have inside track on MLB roleMerryweather stands a decent chance of securing an Opening Day bullpen role with the Cubs, particularly because he's out of minor-league options, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactMerryweather was claimed off waivers back in January, and he's now competing for a role with the Cubs in spring training. The righty struggled last season with a 6.75 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 26 games with the Blue Jays, so he'd likely slot in as a low-leverage option if he makes the team, putting him off the fantasy radar for the time being.
MARCH 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ben Deluzio - Could nab reserve roleDeLuzio could earn an Opening Day bench spot with the Cubs, possibly as a right-handed alternative to Cody Bellinger in center field, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactWith Seiya Suzuki (oblique) potentially set to miss the beginning of the regular season, the Cubs may need an extra outfield option. DeLuzio, who appeared in 22 games with St. Louis last year and recorded a .492 OPS, has a chance to grab a spot. However, he likely won't be on the fantasy radar as more of a defense-first player with limited offensive ability.
MARCH 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
