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Mon, Feb 23, 2026

7:10 PM - Brycen Mautz (StL) is under consideration for a spot on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster in a relief or hybrid role, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

4:52 PM - Justin Foscue (Tex) was lifted from Monday's Cactus League game against the Angels due to right hamstring tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

4:36 PM - Trevor Megill (Mil) had a PRP injection this offseason after missing time during the 2025 season due to a forearm strain, Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Meanwhile, manager Pat Murphy suggested that he won't necessarily need defined roles for and others at the back of the bullpen. "I don't feel like that at all," he said. "I feel like we'll look at the matchups and see what's best. We'll look at the health of the pitcher. You might see other guys in that mix too."

2:53 PM - Vidal Brujan (NYM) was removed in the sixth inning of Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays due to an apparent hand injury, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base prior to exiting the game.

2:48 PM - Jose Berrios (Tor) revealed Monday that he pitched through a biceps tendon injury throughout the 2025 season, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

2:42 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that the team is still waiting for MRI results on Kelly's back, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

2:15 PM - Brandon Woodruff (Mil) (lat) said Monday that his Opening Day availability is "up in the air right now," Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

2:06 PM - Juan Burgos (AZ) (forearm) is scheduled to make a relief appearance in Monday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

1:51 PM - Elijah Green (Wsh) (hamstring) went 0-for-2 and played four innings in center field Saturday in the Nationals' 6-2 win over the Cardinals in Grapefruit League play.

1:48 PM - Cristhian Vaquero (Wsh) (elbow) went 1-for-1 with a base hit and a stolen base Saturday in the Nationals' 2-1 win over the Astros in Grapefruit League play.

1:46 PM - Randy Vasquez (SD) tossed two scoreless innings in a Cactus League start against the Dodgers on Sunday, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while striking out one batter.

1:45 PM - Drew Millas (Wsh) (finger) will start at catcher and bat third in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

1:37 PM - Luis Gil (NYY) completed 2.2 innings in a Grapefruit League start against the Mets on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks while striking out four batters.

1:33 PM - Blake Snell (LAD) Dave Roberts acknowledged Monday that Snell (shoulder) is uncertain to be part of the Dodgers' Opening Day rotation while the left-hander remains limited to throwing off flat ground, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. "Time's ticking, but like I told him the other day, Opening Day is not necessarily a hard and fast target for us," Roberts said of Snell.

1:22 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Blanco has been cleared of a full concussion but will be limited to light activity over the next few days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

1:15 PM - Jared Thomas (Col) Rockies announced Monday that Thomas hasn't been participating in spring training while he recovers from offseason surgery to address a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist, DNVR.com reports.

1:05 PM - McCade Brown (Col) Rockies announced Monday that Brown is day-to-day due to right shoulder inflammation, DNVR.com reports.

1:00 PM - Tanner Scott (LAD) (lower body) is expected to make his first Cactus League appearance Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks or Thursday versus the White Sox, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

12:54 PM - Drew Rom (Mil) (undisclosed) is scheduled to make a relief appearance in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

12:50 PM - Kohl Drake (AZ) (shoulder) struck out two and allowed an earned run on no hits and two walks over two innings in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Angels in Cactus League play.

12:50 PM - Brent Honeywell (SF) Giants signed Honeywell to a minor-league contract Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

12:46 PM - Brandon Woodruff (Mil) manager Pat Murphy said that Woodruff (lat) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

12:39 PM - Colson Montgomery (CWS) was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Rockies due to illness.

12:28 PM - Chris Roycroft (StL) worked this offseason at Premier Pitching Performance in the St. Louis area to return his arm angle to what it was in 2024, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

12:14 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) started at catcher and went 1-for-3 in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers.

12:05 PM - Hobie Harris (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Harris has been shut down due to forearm tightness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

12:03 PM - Tyler Samaniego (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said that Samaniego (back) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

12:02 PM - Liam Hendriks (Min) (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

12:02 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed a hit and no walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He did not record a strikeout.

11:56 AM - Tyler Freeman (Col) (back) has progressed to on-field workouts, Thomas Harding of MLB.comreports.

11:56 AM - Kyle Freeland (Col) Rockies announced Monday that Freeland has been slowed by mid-back spasms during camp, but the veteran southpaw is slated to throw this week, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

11:54 AM - Mickey Moniak (Col) (oblique) will take batting practice Monday and could make his Cactus League debut this week, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

11:53 AM - Jadher Areinamo (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Areinamo is slated to undergo further imaging on his right hamstring in the coming days and will likely miss "a little bit" of time, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:46 AM - Pierson Ohl (Col) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

11:46 AM - Jeff McNeil (Ath) (shoulder) started at second base and went 1-for-1 with a walk in Sunday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.

11:39 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) has been held out of Cactus League play thus far after receiving platelet-rich plasma injections in his knees over the offseason, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

11:37 AM - Luis Severino (Ath) allowed no runs on a hit and a walk across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians. He struck out three.

11:36 AM - AJ Blubaugh (Hou) is a candidate to fill one of the Astros' final two rotation spots, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

11:29 AM - Jose Caballero (NYY) did some training at Driveline Baseball this offseason, where he focused on increasing his bat speed, Chris Kirschner and Brendan Kuty of The Athletic report.

11:27 AM - Kai-Wei Teng (Hou) has impressed the Astros' staff early in spring, giving him a chance to make the Opening Day roster, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

11:17 AM - Bryan Abreu (Hou) could start the season as Houston's closer, with Josh Hader's (bicep) status unclear, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

11:10 AM - Juan Brito (Cle) (hamstring) played five innings at second base and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout Friday in the Guardians' 4-2 win over the Reds in Cactus League play.

11:10 AM - Joel Peguero (SF) (hamstring) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday before advancing to a live batting practice session Friday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

11:02 AM - JR Ritchie (Atl) tossed two scoreless, no-hit innings in Atlanta's Grapefruit League game against the Twins on Sunday, walking one and striking out one.

10:58 AM - Drake Baldwin (Atl) went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Atlanta's Grapefruit League game against the Twins on Sunday.

10:57 AM - Tirso Ornelas (SD) Padres outrighted Ornelas to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

10:55 AM - Andrew Nardi (Mia) (finger) threw a 15-pitch live batting practice session Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

10:54 AM - Bryce Elder (Atl) appears likely to get a start or two early in the season with Atlanta playing 13 consecutive days to begin its schedule, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:52 AM - Joey Wentz (Atl) appears likely to get a start or two early in the season with Atlanta playing 13 consecutive days to begin its schedule, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:46 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) topped out at 96 mph with his fastball in his first game action of the spring Sunday, allowing two hits and striking out three over two scoreless innings against the Twins, Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

10:46 AM - Nick Madrigal (LAA) (shoulder) is listed as an available bench bat Monday in the Angels' Cactus League game against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

10:40 AM - Janson Junk (Mia) (ankle) is aiming to throw off the mound by Wednesday or Thursday, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.

10:35 AM - Mike Burrows (Hou) pitched two innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Cardinals, allowing no runs on one hit and a walk while striking out two.

10:32 AM - Oddanier Mosqueda (Pit) will not throw for a couple weeks due to left forearm inflammation, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

10:28 AM - Ronny Simon (Pit) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Monday that Simon (shoulder) is projected to return to game competition in late March or early April, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

10:25 AM - Jared Jones (Pit) senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Monday that Jones (elbow) should be ready for game action when he's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list in late May, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

10:24 AM - Brennen Davis (Sea) went 1-for-1 with a three-run homer, two walks and a second run scored in Sunday's Cactus League matchup versus the Reds.

10:24 AM - Ryan Harbin (Pit) senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Monday that Harbin has been diagnosed with a lat injury and will be shut down from throwing for six weeks before being re-evaluated, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

10:19 AM - Michael Helman (Tex) (groin/hip) started in left field and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout Sunday in the Rangers' 9-5 win over the Rockies in Cactus League play.

10:17 AM - Jack Brannigan (Pit) will visit a specialist after suffering multiple injuries to the nasal complex when he was struck by a bad hop Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

10:17 AM - Mason Thompson (Tex) (biceps) struck out two batters in a perfect inning Friday in the Rangers' 7-3 loss to the Royals in Cactus League play.

10:14 AM - Billy Cook (Pit) (hand) made a pair of starts in the Pirates' first three Grapefruit League games over the weekend, going a combined 1-for-5 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base.

9:58 AM - Taylor Walls (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Walls (oblique) "came in feeling really good today" and could return to Grapefruit League action later this week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:56 AM - C.J. Kayfus (Cle) path to a roster spot is impacted by Cleveland's signing of first baseman Rhys Hopkins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

9:53 AM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) said Monday that he's been cleared to field ground balls and take one-handed swings after having stitches removed from his right hand, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

9:49 AM - Nate Pearson (Hou) (elbow) is still in a velocity ramp-up progression and might not be ready for Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:47 AM - Kyle Manzardo (Cle) started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against Milwaukee.

9:41 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) could begin the season on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:40 AM - Ray Kerr (Atl) assigned Kerr (elbow) to its big-league camp Monday.

9:33 AM - Graham Pauley (Mia) underwent imaging due to forearm tightness, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

9:29 AM - Jorge Barrosa (AZ) started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's spring game against the Angels.

9:15 AM - Carson Fulmer (Pit) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

9:08 AM - Caleb Durbin (Bos) started at third base and went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against the Blue Jays.

8:49 AM - Trevor Story (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said Sunday that he likes the idea of Story batting second, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

8:44 AM - Thairo Estrada (Bal) signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Monday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

8:01 AM - Michael Conforto (ChC) Cubs signed Conforto on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

7:10 PM - Akil Baddoo (Mil) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

6:51 PM - Nick Kurtz (Ath) went 0-for-3 out of the leadoff spot during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.

6:39 PM - Alek Manoah (LAA) walked two batters and didn't allow a run over two innings during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. He didn't factor into the decision.

6:35 PM - Graham Ashcraft (Cin) struck out two and walked one over a scoreless inning during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

6:29 PM - Nate Eaton (Bos) went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

6:21 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) is being sent for further evaluation after getting struck in the helmet by a pitch during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

6:01 PM - Peter Strzelecki (Mil) recorded two strikeouts in a scoreless inning during Sunday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

5:42 PM - Dane Myers (Cin) is expected to make the Reds' Opening Day roster due to his superb defense and his ability to hit left-handed pitching, after he hit .297/.360/.456 against them over the last three seasons, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

4:00 PM - Aidan Miller (Phi) is battling lower-back soreness and will be receiving treatment during the week, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

3:03 PM - Blade Tidwell (SF) allowed one walk and struck out three across one scoreless inning in Saturday's 10-5 Cactus League win over the Mariners.

2:38 PM - Hayden Birdsong (SF) didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 10-5 Cactus League win over the Mariners, allowing five earned runs on three hits -- including a home run -- and two walks across one-third of an inning.

2:32 PM - Jack Brannigan (Pit) (face) was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game versus Philadelphia after being hit by a batted ball, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

2:23 PM - Jadher Areinamo (TB) was pulled from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh due to right hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

1:27 PM - Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) isn't expected to play in any Grapefruit League games until "right before or after the Yankees' off day on March 2," Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

1:00 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) reported to spring camp Sunday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:55 PM - Patrick Sandoval (Bos) early-spring progression in camp indicates it's possible he opens the season on the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

12:44 PM - Payton Tolle (Bos) allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over two innings in Saturday's spring game against the Twins.

12:26 PM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and solo home run in Saturday's spring game against the Rockies.

12:25 PM - Taylor Walls (TB) was removed from the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game versus Pittsburgh due to oblique tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:23 PM - Ronny Mauricio (NYM) went 0-for-2 with a stolen base in the Mets' Grapefruit League opener against the Marlins on Saturday.

12:15 PM - Gary Sanchez (Mil) (knee) will DH and bat second for Sunday's spring training game against Kansas City.

11:50 AM - Miles Mastrobuoni (Sea) went 2-for-2 with a double and a grand slam in Saturday's Cactus League matchup with the Giants.

11:42 AM - Matt Brash (Sea) had a tooth removed last week and there have been some issues since then, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

11:42 AM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (Atl) will hit in the leadoff spot for 2026, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

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