Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan (illness) "figures to be a leading candidate" for one of the final two spots in the team's Opening Day starting rotation this year, but he's a bit behind schedule in camp after dealing with a sickness, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Along with Sheehan, River Ryan and Justin Wrobleski are candidates to open the year in L.A.'s rotation. The 26-year-old Sheehan is very intriguing for mixed-league starting fantasy rotations after going 6-3 last year with a 2.82 ERA (2.93 FIP) and 0.97 WHIP with 89 strikeouts and 22 walks in 73 1/3 innings over 15 regular-season appearances (12 starts). Sheehan should make his Cactus League debut soon, and he still has time to get ready for Opening Day in late March. The former sixth-rounder has No. 3 starter upside in fantasy; the only problem is that he's not a lock to stick in the rotation all year long.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brady Singer had a tough time at the office in his Cactus League debut on Monday night against the Chicago Cubs, allowing five earned runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out one in two innings of work. Singer threw 46 pitches in the outing but was able to generate just one swing and miss. The 29-year-old is heading into his second year in Cincy after going 14-12 with a 4.03 ERA (3.98 FIP), 1.24 WHIP, and 163:60 K:BB in 169 2/3 innings over 32 starts in 2025. He should once again be a valuable back-end starter for the Reds in 2026, although he's tougher to get behind in fantasy in one of the more hitter-friendly ballparks in the big leagues. The key to Singer's success is his sinker, which he will need to keep the ball out of the air in Cincy. His career 22.1% strikeout rate doesn't give him much fantasy upside either, which is why he's ranked just inside the top 100 starting pitchers at RotoBaller.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is penciled in for his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich isn't injured at all, but the Brewers weren't in a rush to put the 34-year-old veteran with a history of back injuries on the field right away this spring. The three-time All-Star and former MVP hit .264/.343/.452 with a .795 OPS, 29 home runs, 103 RBI, 88 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases in 644 plate appearances over 150 regular-season games in 2025 in his seventh year in Milwaukee. It was the first time that Yelich reached 20-plus home runs since 2019 and only the second time in his 13-year career that he had over 100 RBI. Yelich could have outfield eligibility in some fantasy leagues, but he will primarily serve as the DH for the Brew Crew in 2026 in an effort to keep him healthy. He's no spring chicken and comes with plenty of durability concerns, but when healthy, Yelich is a consistent run producer with a solid floor. He's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 28 fantasy outfielder.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist) might not be ready for Opening Day later this month as a precaution after last year's wrist discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers have chosen to slow-play Priester this spring, which is why the 25-year-old has yet to pitch in a Cactus League game in spring training. Priester's wrist injury isn't a concern, though, which is the good news. The only thing that might delay him from making his 2026 debut is the fact that he might not be fully built up by then. Priester, a former 18th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019, was great for the Brew Crew last year in his first season with the team, going 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA (4.01 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with a career-high 132 strikeouts and 50 walks in 157 1/3 innings over 29 outings (24 starts). He has limited strikeout upside and will likely be due for some regression in 2026, but Priester is a rising late-round target for starting pitching depth in mixed leagues.