Tim Anderson of the Angels spent his time off fixing bad swing habits and regaining confidence after a leg injury. The Mariners have confidence in Jorge Polanco’s health at third base. Orioles’ Jorge Mateo may not be ready for the start of the season after elbow surgery, while Félix Bautista will be slowly ramped up during Spring Training. The team plans to use a five-man rotation and Gary Sánchez will start against lefties. Jackson Holliday is working on stealing more bases. Adolis García of the Rangers is working on cleaning up his swing after overcoming late-season injuries. Professional baseball players are working hard and making adjustments in preparation for the upcoming season. Rangers player García has worked on his swing in the offseason, while Rays player Kim is recovering from shoulder surgery. Royals are focusing on versatility in their players, and White Sox pitcher Burke has added a sinker to his repertoire. Yankees player LeMahieu is vying for the third base job, and Dodgers pitcher Glasnow is making changes to stay healthy. Dodgers player Conforto aims for more consistency, and Braves’ Freeman is hopeful to be healthy for the opening series in Tokyo. While Freddie Freeman is hopeful to be ready as a hitter for Spring Training, he has not yet been cleared to run. Miguel Rojas aims to be prepared for Spring Training despite an offseason setback. Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the starting rotation around May after participating in bullpen sessions during Spring Training. The Giants will give Jerar Encarnacion a chance to secure a spot on the team due to his lack of options. The Mets have a competitive battle for the third base position between Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña. Xander Bogaerts will transition back to shortstop for the Padres this season, with Jake Cronenworth solidified as the second baseman. Adrian Morejon will be utilized as a key reliever rather than as a starting pitcher for the Padres.
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In March 2025, Jose Quintana signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Brewers, which includes a $15 million mutual option for 2026. The contract also includes incentives for games started and innings pitched, with $125,000 for 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 games started, and $100,000 for 110, 120, 130, and 140 innings pitched. Jose Quintana has had a varied career, showing flashes of success and experiencing injuries along the way, making him a...
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