Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) was removed from Saturday's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal after suffering an apparent injury. Suzuki suffered a right knee injury while attempting to steal second base in the loss to Venezuela. He'll head from Miami back to Arizona, so the Cubs' training staff can do an evaluation. When asked for an update, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said it's best to wait and see what the doctors and trainers say. Suzuki is a main cog in the middle of the Cubs' lineup, so Suzuki missing time would be a significant blow to their roster. An extended absence would likely free up additional playing time for Kevin Alcantara and Matt Shaw to begin the season.

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (shoulder) was removed early during Saturday's Cactus League matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Ramirez jammed his left shoulder while doing a head-first slide into third base. After the game, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that Ramirez is day-to-day with left shoulder inflammation. Fantasy managers can take a sigh of relief as it doesn't appear that Ramirez has suffered a significant injury. He could still potentially miss time, but this doesn't sound like something that will require a lengthy absence. The Guardians might have Ramirez undergo further testing, so fantasy managers should check back for another update on the superstar slugger.

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez appears to be fully healthy heading into the regular season. Last year, Alvarez was limited to 47 games due to a fractured hand and ankle sprain. When healthy, Alvarez posted solid numbers, but the Astros are hopeful to get a full season from him in 2026. Recently, Alvarez said that his swing is feeling pretty good right now and that he's almost back to normal. So far this spring, Alvarez is slashing .316/.350/.579 with one home run and four RBI in seven games. Currently, Alvarez is sitting around 30.0 ADP, which seems like a fair spot for him.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. Povich was in the mix for one of the final rotational spots, but didn't make the cut. He struggled with a 4.32 ERA and seven walks across 8.1 innings of work during Spring Training. The southpaw opened the 2025 season with the O's, but struggled to post consistent numbers. He registered a 5.21 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and a 118/43 K/BB ratio across 22 games (20 starts) with the Orioles in 2025. Povich figures to serve as depth in the minor leagues while Zach Eflin and Dean Kremer hold down the final spots in the rotation.