MLB Player News

Baez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Braves.

Baez was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before going deep in the ninth inning to salvage his night from a fantasy perspective. The 26-year-old already has three home runs through six games this season, and he could be well on his way to hitting 30 or more home runs for the second straight year.

Perdomo will open the year with Low-A Kane County, Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com reports.

This was an inevitable assignment for Perdomo, who demonstrated a pretty flawless approach last season in the Northwest League. If Perdomo hits the ground running against Low-A pitching, his dynasty-league stock will continue to soar.

Marte will open the year in the Dominican Summer League, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

While it would have been fun to see Marte challenged with a stateside assignment right out of the gate, his org. mate Julio Rodriguez was a top July 2 signee in 2017, went to the DSL in 2018, and was assigned to Low-A this year out of camp, so Marte will hope to follow that blueprint. He received a $1.55 million bonus on July 2, 2018, and has significant five-category upside.

Anderson (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday.

As expected, Anderson is back with the White Sox ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Mariners after his wife gave birth to the couple's second child Monday. Look for him to assume his normal spot in the lineup. Through three games, Anderson is 4-for-12 with a double and a stolen base.

Bogaerts (ankle) is starting at shortstop and hitting fifth Thursday against the A's, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

As expected, Bogaerts is back in action after fouling a ball off his foot Tuesday and subsequently sitting out Wednesday. The shortstop, who is 6-for-23 with a homer and a trio of doubles through six games this season, will face lefty Brett Anderson in his first game back.

Rocchio is opening the year in extended spring training before being assigned to a short-season affiliate in June, MLB.com reports.

Considering how advanced Rocchio is for his age (18), it wouldn't have been shocking for the Indians to assign him to Low-A, but this was always the more likely scenario. He will likely open in the New York-Penn League in mid-June, but could get a taste of the Midwest League before the end of the season.

Mauricio will begin the season with Low-A Columbia, Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com reports.

This could be viewed as an aggressive assignment for the 18-year-old, but it's not surprising given that Mauricio held his own at rookie ball in 2018. The Mets' No. 4 fantasy prospect is still filling out and is a long way from being major-league ready, but he has the upside to be a force if he grows into his power without losing the ability to make the type of contact he's already displayed against older competition.

Camargo went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Cubs.

Camargo drew the start in left field -- his first start at any position this season -- and delivered a game-winning three-RBI double in the eighth inning. He figures to fill a super-utility role for the team this season, but could become a regular starter at a number of different positions if an injury were to occur.

Swanson went 1-for-2 with a walk, a solo home run and two RBI on Wednesday against the Cubs.

Swanson took Jon Lester deep in the third inning to record his second homer of the season. He drove in his second run of the game on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. Coming off a disappointing 2018 campaign, Swanson has started quickly, reaching base in four of the first five games this season.

DeJong went 1-for-5 but hit a solo homer in the seventh to begin the Cardinals' comeback in a 5-4 extra-inning victory against the Pirates on Wednesday.

The Cardinals spoiled the Pirates' home opener in the same fashion, coming back from a four-run deficit starting in the seventh Monday. DeJong hit just .222 in the first week of the year, but three of his six hits went for extra bases, and he smashed two homers. DeJong is looking to get back to the 20-home run plateau this year after he fell just short of that mark with 19 in his second season last year.