MARCH 22, 2023•NJ.COM
Yankees' Brian Cashman talks shortstop decision, trade possibilitiesNew York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman weighed in on the team's shortstop competition before a spring training game against the Wash...
Patrick Corbin - Six solid frames MondayCorbin gave up one run on five hits over six innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out five without walking a batter.
ImpactThe veteran lefty was facing a lineup that included the likes of Starling Marte and Francisco Lindor, as well as top prospects Francisco Alvarez and Mark Vientos, and after giving up a run in the first inning, Corbin shut down New York the rest of the way. His control has been impeccable this spring, and Corbin has a 13:1 K:BB through 14 Grapefruit League innings over four starts. but the 33-year-old hasn't posted an ERA below 4.66 or a WHIP below 1.47 since 2019 and remains a very risky fantasy option in 2023.
MARCH 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Josiah Gray - Sharp against CardsGray gave up four hits over six scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out five without walking a batter.
ImpactThe right-hander has put together a very encouraging spring, allowing only one run -- and zero home runs -- across 12.1 innings with an 11:1 K:BB. Gray has the talent to put together a breakout campaign in 2023 if he's able to keep the ball in the park consistently.
MARCH 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Classic hero Meneses shifts focus to Opening DayWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Nationals designated hitter Joey Meneses is back with the club after a productive tournament with Team Mexico in th...
MARCH 22, 2023•MLB.COM
Paul Goldschmidt - Solid work at WBCGoldschmidt hit .280 (7-for-25) with a home run, a double, five RBI and eight runs scored over seven games for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
ImpactWhile the Americans lost to Japan in Tuesday's final, Goldschmidt was a steady presence throughout the tournament. He'll now have about a week to get integrated back with the Cardinals as he puts the finishing touches on his preparation for the regular season. After slashing .317/.404/.578 with 35 homers, 115 RBI, 106 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 41 doubles last year, the first baseman remains a strong fantasy player entering his age-35 campaign.
MARCH 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Andres Machado - Flashed heat in WBCMachado was touching 98 mph with his fastball while pitching for Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
ImpactThe 29-year-old right-hander is also out of minor-league options, which could give him a leg up on winning one of the final spots in the Nationals' bullpen. Machado also has a 5:0 K:BB through three scoreless innings in Grapefruit League play, so he's done just about everything he can this spring to earn a job. The Nats' bullpen is very unsettled behind Kyle Finnegan, so if Machado's stuff has taken a step forward this offseason, he could work his way into some high-leverage work before long.
MARCH 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Anthony Banda - Last lefty standingBanda is the only healthy left-handed reliever left in the Nationals' big-league camp and figures to be part of the Opening Day bullpen, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post repo...
ImpactThe 29-year-old journeyman pitched for three different teams in 2022 with poor results, but Banda has struck out 12 batters in 9.1 innings this spring without allowing a homer. The Nats have gone without a southpaw in their bullpen in the past, so his spot is far from secure, but if he does break camp on the 26-man roster, Banda figures to work in middle relief rather than seeing consistent high-leverage action.
MARCH 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
