Brice Turang (shoulder) will play in a minor-league game Monday and is a full go for the Brewers’ Thursday opener versus the Yankees, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Turang’s 2-for-4 DH outing Sunday, after over a week out, leads to Monday’s minor-league at-bats for reps, eyeing a full return at second base Thursday against the Yankees. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his speed and bat for early value in Milwaukee’s 2025 lineup if he’s fully ready as expected.

Brice Turang resumed throwing Saturday after being shut down five days ago.

Fantasy Impact

Turang has been dealing with shoulder soreness, but it's encouraging to see him back on a throwing program. He is expected to be ready for Opening Day and should begin the season as the Milwaukee Brewers' primary second baseman.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Brice Turang (shoulder) will start the season as the primary second baseman, per team updates, despite earlier shortstop considerations.

Fantasy Impact

Turang’s shoulder soreness nixed a shortstop shift, but it won’t delay his Opening Day role as Milwaukee’s second baseman, per Murphy’s Tuesday update. The Platinum Glove winner’s defense shines. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his elite glove securing everyday play and his speed adding stolen-base value for the Brewers early in 2025.

Brice Turang (shoulder) struggled during a throwing session and will be shut down for the next 3-5 days.

Fantasy Impact

Turang is in danger of missing Opening Day and could cause Joey Ortiz to start the season at shortstop. Turang could return to second base until he is able to be cleared of the shoulder issue. The Brewers should provide an update on his status after the shut down period concludes.

Brice Turang was pulled from Saturday’s Cactus League lineup against the Athletics for an unspecified reason, per team updates, with Cooper Pratt stepping in at shortstop.

Fantasy Impact

Turang’s last-minute scratch Saturday leaves his status unclear, pending Milwaukee’s update, as Cooper Pratt fills the gap. The Brewers’ speedster could still anchor their infield if this proves minor. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for details, as Turang’s stolen-base potential makes him a valuable asset in deeper leagues once confirmed healthy.