Lucas Giolito is reportedly expected to be healthy by Opening Day. (Source: Anthony Franco)
Fantasy Impact: Giolito missed all of last season after undergoing surgery in March to repair his UCL. Giolito said he is at the end of his rehab process.
The Mets signed Luis Ortiz to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Ortiz is expected to miss all of next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He will continue to rehab and likely won't return till the 2026 season.
Kyle Bradish has started a throwing program. (Source: Danielle Allentuck on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bradish is expected to return in the middle of next season. He underwent Tommy John surgery last June.
White Sox GM Chris Getz told reporters that Drew Thorpe is expected to be ready for spring training. (Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thorpe underwent surgery back in September to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. He is expected to have a normal offseason after making his MLB debut this past year. He'll be an intriguing late-round target for fantasy managers.
Dansby Swanson underwent successful core surgery in early October. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for Spring Trainig. (Source: Taylor McGregor on X)
Fantasy Impact: It's unclear when the injury occured, but the 30-year-old shortstop underwent the procedure shortly after the end of the Cubs' season. He had a strong end to the season, hitting .303 with a .856 OPS in September, so the injury certainly didn't slow him down much. He should be good to go for the start of the 2025 season.
Tue, Dec 3rd 11:28am EST
By Ari Koslow
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said he expects Sandy Alcantara to be ready for the start of the 2025 season. (Source: MLB Network Radio on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Alcantara missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. He should return to the top of the Marlins starting rotation.
Matt Brash is expected to make his return to the Mariners bullpen by the end of April. (Source: Adam Jude on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brash missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He should return to his high-leverage role when he is healthy.
Sat, Nov 30th 11:56am EST
By Ari Koslow
Josh Sborz underwent right shoulder surgery last week and is expected to miss the first 2-3 months of next season. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sborz will likely miss close to half of the season.
Sat, Nov 30th 11:55am EST
By Ari Koslow
Corey Seager is expected to be fully healthy by the time spring training rolls around. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Seager underwent core muscle surgery in September. He is close to being cleared to resume baseball activities.
Josh Jung was cleared to resume swinging earlier this week. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jung appeared in just 46 games this past season due to his wrist injury. He is expected to be fully healthy heading into spring training.
Adolis Garcia has been cleared to resume running. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Garcia was shut down to end this past season due to his injury. He has resumed baseball activities and should be fully healthy by the start of spring training.
Evan Carter was cleared to resume swinging earlier this week. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Carter played in just 45 games last season due to his injury. He is on track to be fully healthy by the start of spring training.
Zach Neto underwent shoulder surgery earlier this week. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The team did not specify that what the injury or procedure was. It is possible that Neto misses the start of the 2025 season.
Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez underwent surgery on his right thumb. (Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez suffered the injury at the end of last season. It is possible he gets called up to make his MLB debut by the end of the 2025 season.
Astros GM Dana Brown said that Lance McCullers Jr. has resumed throwing. (Source: Ari Alexander on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McCullers is looking to return after missing the past two seasons. He'll look to be fully healthy heading into spring training.
Scott Boras said Alex Bregman had a bone chip removed from his elbow. (Source: Chandler Rome on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bregman remains on track to be ready for Spring Training. He is set to enter free agency this offseason.
Colt Emerson will miss the rest of the Arizona Fall League with a hamstring injury. (Source: Jonathan Mayo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Emerson remains one of the top prospects in the Mariners farm system. He finished the AFL with a .972 OPS in 54 at-bats.
Wed, Nov 6th 11:34am EST
By Jesse Garcia
Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is unlikely to be ready by Opening Day, per Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. (Source: Justin Toscano on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Acuna is a candidate to start the season on the injured list as he continues to recover from a torn ACL. The Braves will likely have a clearer timeline of a potential return date in spring training.
Wed, Nov 6th 11:31am EST
By Jesse Garcia
Spencer Strider (elbow) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, per Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. (Source: Justin Toscano on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Anthopoulos stated previously that Strider may not be able to make his season debut until June. The Braves will likely be able to provide a clearer timeline at the start of spring training.
Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery Tuesday for a torn labrum in his left shoulder. (Source: ESPN.com)
Fantasy Impact: Ohtani suffered the injury in Game 2 of the World Series but continued to play through the injury. The Dodgers expect the slugger to be ready for spring training.
