MLB Player News
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Cam Collier 3B | CIN
Reds' Cam Collier: Requires thumb surgery
Reds manager Terry Francona announced that Collier is scheduled to have surgery Thursday on his injured left thumb, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Collier is expected to resume hitting in 4-to-6 weeks.
The top prospect was reassigned to minor-league camp Wednesday. Collier is coming off a 2024 season in which he slashed .248/.355/.443 with 20 home runs over 507 plate appearances at High-A Dayton. The thumb surgery shouldn't dramatically affect Collier's long-term outlook, but it could inhibit his power production once he's able to make his 2025 debut in late April or early May.
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Jeimer Candelario 3B | NYY
Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Returns to spring lineup
Candelario (tooth) will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and bat cleanup in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Angels.
Candelario is back in the lineup for the first time in a week after having a wisdom tooth extracted. The 31-year-old should be ready to handle a near-everyday role once the season begins, with Candelario likely to move around between DH and the corner-infield spots.
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: Early power surge this spring
Bohm went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Toronto.
Bohm took Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis deep in the third inning, homering for the third time in just 21 at-bats this spring so far. The 28-year-old corner infielder has driven in 97 runs while batting at least .274 in each of the past two seasons, making him a relatively safe option in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts as part of Philadelphia's potent lineup.
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Deyvison De Los Santos 3B | MIA
Marlins' Deyvison De Los Santos: Optioned to Jacksonville
The Marlins optioned De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
De Los Santos slashed .263/.308/.520 with 26 home runs and 83 RBI across 422 total plate appearances in Triple-A last year. That level of offensive production wasn't on display this spring, as he'll finish Grapefruit League play 2-for-11 across six games while striking out six times -- something that's long been a problem for the 21-year-old. If De Los Santos is able to get back on track quickly, he could get an opportunity in the majors as Miami's DH or at first base.
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Matt Chapman 3B | SF
Giants' Matt Chapman: Hot start to spring at plate
Chapman batted cleanup and went 2-for-3 with two home runs in Thursday's Cactus League win over the White Sox. He's hitting .462 (6-for-13) this spring with three home runs.
The Giants used their expected starting lineup in the game, so Chapman looks set to hit behind No. 3 hitter Jung Hoo Lee. Chapman had a bounce-back season last year with 27 home runs and a .791 OPS in his first campaign with the Giants.
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Cam Collier 3B | CIN
Reds' Cam Collier: Managing thumb issue
Collier, who got reassigned to the Reds' minor-league camp Wednesday, tweaked his thumb last weekend and might be sidelined for a while, Dave Clark of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Collier was scheduled for further evaluations Thursday. He finished 2024 at High-A Dayton and had a .798 OPS in 119 games, and it hasn't been decided yet whether he'll return there or move up to Double-A Chattanooga.
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Cam Collier 3B | CIN
Reds' Cam Collier: Reassigned to minors camp
The Reds reassigned Collier to minor-league camp Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The top prospect saw some Cactus League action, going 1-for-8 at the dish, but he never had a real chance to make the Opening Day roster. Collier, 20, posted a .798 OPS with 20 homers at High-A Dayton in 2024 and could either head back there to start this season or move up to Double-A Chattanooga.
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Matthew Batten 3B | ATL
Braves' Matthew Batten: Nets MiLB deal from Atlanta
Atlanta signed Batten to a minor-league contract Feb. 21 that includes an invitation to spring training.
Batten has already seen action in three Grapefruit League games for Atlanta, going 1-for-5 with an RBI. The 29-year-old is likely to begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Gwinnett serving as utility depth.
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Vinny Capra SS | CHW
Brewers' Vinny Capra: Socks fourth spring homer
Capra went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and a stolen base in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Reds.
Few players have been as hot this spring as Capra, who is now up to four homers and two steals in just 17 at-bats. The journeyman has appeared in just 20 big-league games and figures to open the regular season with Triple-A Nashville, but he does occupy a spot on Milwaukee's 40-man roster, so he remains in the mix for the time being.
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Jeimer Candelario 3B | NYY
Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Out after having tooth pulled
Candelario is currently sidelined after having a painful wisdom tooth pulled Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Candelario left camp Monday for an appointment and then returned to the dentist Tuesday to have the tooth extracted. He should be ready to play again in a day or two. Candelario is slated for regular playing time with the Reds this season, likely between both corner infield spots and designated hitter.