Alec Marsh (shoulder) is slated to throw another bullpen session Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

Marsh has steadily ramped up his throwing program over the past week as he works his way back from right shoulder tightness. The Royals are being cautious with his progression, but early reports indicate he’s responded well to bullpen work. If he continues trending in the right direction, facing live hitters could be the next step. Marsh made 25 starts last season, finishing with a 9-9 record, 4.53 ERA, and 123:39 K:BB across 129 innings. Assuming no setbacks, he remains in the mix for a rotation spot to open 2025.

Alec Marsh threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Marsh is working his way back from shoulder tightness that he began feeling during an offseason throwing program. The Royals will see how he feels in the next couple of days following Monday's bullpen session before determining if he's ready to face live hitters. Marsh is competing for a spot in the Royals' starting rotation.

Alec Marsh progressed to throwing off the mound on Friday as he works his way back from right shoulder soreness.

Fantasy Impact

Marsh is in competition for the final spot in the Royals starting rotation. He'll likely progress to throwing live batting practices soon.

Royals righty Alec Marsh is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday as he deals with right shoulder soreness.

Fantasy Impact

Marsh experienced shoulder soreness in the early part of his offseason throwing program and is going through a slowed throwing progression in spring training. He is listed as day-to-day as he looks to compete for a spot in the club's rotation following a 4.53 in 26 outings (25 starts) in 2024.

Alec Marsh is reportedly competing with four other starters for the final spot in the Royals starting rotation.

Fantasy Impact

Kris Bubic, Daniel Lynch IV, Kyle Wright, and Noah Cameron are also in the mix for the final spot. Marsh posted a 4.53 ERA across 25 starts as the Royals No. 5 starter last year.