Mon, Feb 23rd 8:26pm EST
By David Leisering
Graham Pauley (forearm) has been shut down from all baseball activity due to ongoing tightness in his forearm. He has been sent for imaging and the team should have an update in a few days. (Source: Christina De Nicola on X)
Fantasy Impact: Pauley has an opportunity to break camp as the Marlins' every day third baseman, so an injury requiring him to miss time is noteworthy. Pauley slashed .224/.311/.366 in 184 plate appearances with the Marlins last season. He is a career .271 hitter in four minor league seasons with 49 home runs and 40 stolen bases in 309 games. Pauley's primary competition at third is Connor Norby who has far more power but not the plate discipline that Pauley has.
Category: Injury Updates
Ronny Simon (shoulder), who underwent shoulder surgery four months ago, has been swinging in the cage and is expected to return to game action in late March/early April. (Source: Jason Mackey on X)
Fantasy Impact: Simon has had a cup of coffee at the big league level and has slashed .234/.299/.273 across 88 plate appearances. He had more success in the minors, batting .297 with eight home runs and 28 stolen bases in only 69 games. Simon, who primarily plays second base, should open the year in Triple-A Indianapolis but could see some at bats in Pittsburgh later in the year.
Category: Injury Updates
