MLB Player News

Correa went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two RBI in Monday's 3-0 Opening Day win over the Mariners.

Correa has provided decent speed and power from the shortstop position in his first two seasons, but at age 22, fantasy owners are expecting much more. He's right there with Corey Seager of the Dodgers in terms of most exciting and talented young shortstops in the game.

Bogaerts went 2-for-4 and stole two bases in Monday's 5-3 win over Pittsburgh on Opening Day.

Manager John Farrell likes to avoid an extended run of same-sided hitters, so he moved Bogaerts down to sixth after spending 155 games in 2016 as the second- or third-spot hitter. Hitting lower in the order could result in the shortstop being freer to attempt stolen bases; he said back in February that he wanted to do that more of in 2017.

Bogaerts will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the order during Monday's season opener against the Pirates, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Bogaerts batted sixth in the Red Sox lineup on just two occasions last season, but it looks like the addition of the lefty-hitting Mitch Moreland and the installment of top prospect Andrew Benintendi into the lineup on a full-time basis may push the shortstop down the order against right-handed pitching. While Bogaerts' placement may not make him an attractive entity in DFS contests Monday at his usual price, those who own him in season-long leagues should obviously keep him active, as he remains capable of offering helpful production across the board.

Wendle (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday.

It was already reported that Wendle was expected to begin the year in extended spring training, so the move was simply procedural. The 26-year-old will likely report to Triple-A Nashville upon his return, though his timetable for return remains cloudy.

O'Malley (appendectomy) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday.

The versatile O'Malley underwent the procedure on March 22 and his initial timetable to return was two weeks. However, the Mariners had to trim their roster down Friday with Opening Day approaching, so they will have O'Malley start the year on the DL. Taylor Motter will likely serve as the Mariners' backup shortstop while O'Malley is sidelined.

Adrianza (oblique) was placed on the 10-day DL.

Adrianza will be eligible to return on April 9. Adrianza has yet to resume baseball activities after straining his right oblique Saturday, so he could be out longer. He was set to win a utility role after a strong spring training with the glove and at the plate.

Wendle (shoulder) will begin 2017 in extended spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 26-year-old is set to receive a cortisone shot in his ailing shoulder this week, a treatment likely to sideline him for a few days, at a minimum. Wendle appeared in just seven games this spring before being shut down, and will likely report to Double-A Midland or Triple-A Nashville upon his return.

Adrianza (oblique) is expected to open the season on the disabled list, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

Adrianza has yet to resume baseball activities after straining his right oblique Saturday, and it looks like the injury will cost him a spot on the Opening Day roster. The versatile infielder had been enjoying a strong camp prior to suffering the oblique strain, but his likely DL stint should bolster Eduardo Escobar and Danny Santana's chances of winning utility roles.

Wendle (shoulder) is playing catch and taking regular BP, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.

Wendle has been battling an undisclosed shoulder issue for most of March, and the A's are easing him back into things. He resumed throwing last Thursday and progressed to batting practice Monday. The progress Wendle is showing is promising, but the A's won't rush the 26-year-old back; he's expected to start the year at Triple-A.

Manager Rick Renteria said he expects Anderson to serve as the No. 2 hitter for the White Sox in most games, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Though Anderson's skills as a base stealer stack up well with just about any player on the roster, he hasn't yet demonstrated that he's capable of getting on base frequently enough to make for a strong option at the top of the order. Batting in the No. 2 spot shouldn't dramatically reduce Anderson's opportunities to wreak havoc on the bases and score runs, and he could even ascend to the leadoff spot if he shows an improved eye at the plate early on during his second season in the big leagues. Renteria currently plans to use either second baseman Tyler Saladino or center fielders Peter Bourjos and Jacob May in the leadoff spot to begin the season, but none of them seems to represent a long-term solution at the top of the order.