MLB Player News
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Max Schuemann 2B | NYY
Yankees' Max Schuemann: Opening season in minors
The Yankees optioned Schuemann to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.
The Yankees acquired Schuemann in a trade with the Athletics in February, and the 28-year-old will officially begin his time with the organization at Triple-A. He slashed .321/.486/.429 with an RBI, six runs scored and two steals over 14 Grapefruit League games but owns just a .603 OPS over parts of two MLB seasons.
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Gleyber Torres 2B | DET
Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Scratched with back tightness
Torres was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees due to lower-back tightness.
The severity of Torres' injury is still unknown, but the Tigers should report more details after they take a closer look at him. Spencer Torkelson will replace him as Detroit's designated hitter Saturday, and Zach McKinstry may take over as the Tigers' second baseman if Torres' back forces him to miss Opening Day.
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Kristian Campbell 2B | BOS
Red Sox's Kristian Campbell: Dispatched to Triple-A
The Red Sox optioned Campbell to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Campbell faced an uphill battle to break camp with the big club, and he did himself no favors during Grapefruit League play with a .645 OPS and 2:11 BB:K in 46 plate appearances. Signed to an eight-year, $60 million extension last April, Campbell struggled out of the gates with the Red Sox last season and did not return to the majors after his demotion in June. He's expected to focus on the outfield while playing regularly at Triple-A to begin 2026.
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Zack Gelof 2B | ATH
Athletics' Zack Gelof: Fails to make Opening Day roster
The Athletics optioned Gelof to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
The 26-year-old had a delayed start to spring training while completing his rehab from surgery to repair a dislocated right shoulder, and he went 5-for-18 with a double, three walks and four strikeouts in six Cactus League games. Gelof posted an .840 OPS in 69 games as a rookie in 2023, but he's scuffled to a .612 OPS the past two seasons and played in just 30 MLB games last year due to injuries and ineffectiveness.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Opening Day status uncertain
Massey may not be available for Opening Day due to a calf strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Massey is rehabbing from a low-grade calf strain that he suffered last week. He's progressed enough in his recovery to take at-bats in backfield games, but whether he's ready for Opening Day will depend on whether he can run at 100 percent. Participation in the final Cactus League games of spring training would be a good sign for Massey's chances of being available for the start of the regular season.
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Brendan Rodgers 2B | BOS
Red Sox's Brendan Rodgers: Undergoes shoulder surgery
Rodgers recently underwent right shoulder labral revision surgery, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Rodgers hurt his shoulder while reaching for a ball during a spring game in late February. He got multiple opinions on the extent of the injury but ultimately needed surgery. Rodgers is expected to miss the entire season, per Peter Abraham and Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Good to go Tuesday
Schneemann (ankle) is starting at third base and batting eighth in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Reds.
The 29-year-old has been sidelined by an ankle sprain the past few days but is ready to retake the field Tuesday. Schneemann had a .206/.283/.354 slash line with 12 homers and nine steals in 131 regular-season games last year and is expected to operate as a super-utility player to begin 2026.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Royals' Jonathan India: Back in lineup Tuesday
India (groin) is back in action at the top of the Royals order for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.
India was removed from Friday's Cactus League game versus the Diamondbacks due to right groin tightness. He then received a few days off to rest as a precautionary measure. There was not much concern for the second baseman's injury, as it was more a plan to ensure he will be available for Opening Day.
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Jahmai Jones 2B | DET
Tigers' Jahmai Jones: Collects first spring hits
Jones went 2-for-4 with a double and five RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
Jones was 0-for-10 through his first four Grapefruit League appearances, but he woke his bat up Monday. The 28-year-old outfielder spent some time with Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic, and he'll now turn his attention to a reserve role with the Tigers. Jones has been dynamite against lefties in recent seasons, which includes a .970 OPS in those matchups last year, and he should once again be a short-side platoon option and pinch-hitting specialist in 2026. His fantasy value is capped by the uneven playing time, but Jones has some real upside in the right spots.