Boston's Top Three Prospects Homer In First Spring Breakout Game: All three of the Red Sox's top prospects homered in the first game of this year's Spring Breakout series, but they ultimately fell to the Tampa Bay Rays' prospects 7-5. Roman Anthony (1-for-3), Kristian Campbell (1-for-3), and Marcelo Mayer (1-for-3) all hit one home run during the contest, further solidifying theirstatus among the club's best prospects. All three have an ETA of 2025 according to MLB.com's Top Prospects list, but Campbell appears to be the closest to earning a spot on the big league roster after his meteoric rise last season. At first it was thoughthe'd man second base and the recently acquired Alex Bregman would hold down third base while Rafael Devers would transition to DH, but lately Campbell has been getting practice in left field. It seems the Red Sox are trying a couple of differentavenues to get Campbell's bat into the lineup, potentially by Opening Day. All three should be rostered already in dynasty, but Campbell makes for a solid late-round flier in most 2025 season-longfantasydrafts who could be a multi-category contributor from the outset with his power-speed combo. Last season across the levels of the minors, the 22-year-old belted 20 home runs and stole 24 bags while maintaining a 14.3 percent walk rate. - as of Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:58:33
Cubs Discussing Contract With Lance Lynn: The Chicago Cubs have entered into contract negotiations with veteran free-agent right-hander Lance Lynn on a one-year, big-league contract, according to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale. The Cubs are looking for rotation depth, and Lynn has plenty of experience in the National League Central, having pitched seven seasons with the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. The 37-year-old veteran went 7-4 a year ago with a 3.84 ERA (4.31 FIP), a 1.34 WHIP, 109 strikeouts and 44 walks in 117 1/3 innings over 23 starts for the Red Birds. Unsurprisingly at this point in his career, Lynn has missed large chunks of time over the last several seasons, including in 2024 due to a knee injury. Even though his ERA was under 4.00, his xERA of 4.93 told a different story, and Father Time is surely catching up with him. If Lynn lands in Chicago and ends up in the rotation at some point, he'll be a low-upside DFS streamer. - as of Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:22:02
Spencer Steer Showing Signs Of Improvement: Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports that Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) took swings in the batting cage on Wednesday. However, he has not resumed throwing. It's a critical step for the 27-year-old, who hadn't picked up a bat since receiving a cortisone shot in his shoulder on Mar. 1. "It's been progressing well," said Steer, "Hopefully, it continues." While he appears to be progressing well, Sheldon notes that the versatile outfielder is still likely to begin the season on the injured list. Still, the former third-round pick isn't yet giving up hope. "I wouldn't count it out yet, I really wouldn't. But it's getting close." Steer notched his first 20/20 season in 2024, though he projects as a better option in points leagues unless his average climbs back up toward the .271 he hit in 2023. He's currently sitting around the top 100 in ADP. - as of Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:30:12