MLB Player News
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Nick Sandlin RP | LAA
Angels' Nick Sandlin: Faces hitters Saturday
Sandlin (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
It's the first time Sandlin has faced live batters this spring, as he continues to work his way back from an arthroscopic elbow procedure he underwent in the fall. It's still unclear how far away he is from making his debut in the Cactus League, but he's likely to grab a spot in the Angels' bullpen once he's fully healthy.
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Drew Anderson RP | DET
Tigers' Drew Anderson: Effective in early going
Through three Grapefruit League appearances covering 8.1 innings, Anderson has yet to allow a run while striking out 10 batters.
Anderson logged 3.1 scoreless innings in Friday's contest against the Red Sox while striking out four. The 31-year-old righty most recently pitched in the Korea Baseball Organization, and he was able to parlay some success across two seasons as a starter into an MLB contract with the Tigers heading into 2026. Anderson figures to slot into Detroit's bullpen, potentially as a long reliever if Friday's extended usage is any indication of his role.
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Rafael Montero RP | NYY
Yankees' Rafael Montero: Still not in camp
Montero continues to have visa issues and hasn't yet arrived at Yankees camp, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Montero has been unable to join New York to this point while he works to resolve the visa issues. The veteran reliever had been slated to use the exhibition season to try to win a spot in the Yankees' bullpen, but given how much time he's already missed, it's becoming increasingly unlikely that Montero will break camp with the big-league club.
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Ryan Helsley RP | BAL
Orioles' Ryan Helsley: To be used only in save situations
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Friday that he plans to use Helsley strictly in ninth-inning save situations this season, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
There will be some instances when Helsley will be required to pitch in non-save situations, but Albernaz views the righty as a "one-inning guy" rather than someone who could come into games earlier for more than three outs. While it will result in a lighter workload for Helsley, it's probably the best thing for his fantasy outlook.
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Jayvien Sandridge RP | LAA
Angels' Jayvien Sandridge: Sent packing to minors camp
The Angels optioned Sandridge to minor-league camp Friday.
The left-hander has made two Cactus League appearances for the Angels, permitting five runs over two innings of work. An offseason trade acquisition, Sandridge posted a 4.55 ERA and 47:17 K:BB over 31.2 frames last season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees organization in 2025.
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Cole Ragans RP | KC
Royals' Cole Ragans: Roughed up in spring start
Ragans allowed six runs on five hits, a walk and a hit by pitch over 1.2 innings in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He struck out two.
Ragans was ambushed early, allowing the first three hitters of the game to reach before Jake Burger launched a homer that put the Rangers ahead by four. Kansas City lifted Ragans before sending him back out for the second inning, when he surrendered another home run to Wyatt Langford. While it certainly wasn't a banner outing for the southpaw, his velocity wasn't a concern, as his fastball averaged 96.8 mph and topped out at 98.5 mph. The 28-year-old an injury-riddled and disappointing 2025, as he posted a 4.67 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 13 starts and 61.2 innings. However, a 2.50 FIP, 14.3 K/9 and a career-worst .354 BABIP are data points that have Kansas City believing Ragans can rebound and regain his 2024 form this season.
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Beau Brieske RP | DET
Tigers' Beau Brieske: Slated for bullpen session
Brieske (rib cage) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Brieske had to be pulled from Monday's Grapefruit League appearance versus Atlanta due to right ribcage tightness. If the reliever gets through Saturday's mound session with no concerns, he should be cleared to return to game action next week.
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Jacob Lopez RP | ATH
Athletics' Jacob Lopez: Making spring debut Sunday
Lopez (elbow) is scheduled to start Sunday's Cactus League game against the Angels.
The left-hander built up slowly early in camp after finishing 2025 on the injured list due to an elbow strain, and he's now ready to make his Cactus League debut this weekend. Lopez received his first extended look in the majors last season and was a decent rotation piece for the A's with a 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 113:37 K:BB across 92.2 innings. The 27-year-old is expected to open the campaign as a member of the starting rotation.
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Robert Stephenson RP | LAA
Angels' Robert Stephenson: Set to face hitters Friday
Stephenson (shoulder) will throw his first live batting practice session of spring training Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Stephenson continues to work his way back from a nerve issue and thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms. He's been throwing bullpens for the past couple weeks and continues to believe he'll be ready for Opening Day. Stephenson missed the entire 2024 campaign recovering from Tommy John surgery and was limited to just 12 appearances in 2025, posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB across 10 innings.
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Enyel De Los Santos RP | HOU
Astros' Enyel De Los Santos: Making spring debut next week
De Los Santos (knee) will make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
The right-handed reliever has been shelved by a right knee strain since the start of camp, but he will progress to mound work Saturday before being slotted into game action. Barring setbacks, De Los Santos is expected to have enough time to prep for Opening Day.