Fantasy Baseball

The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics P Michael Ynoa (elbow) will throw 35-40 pitches in batting practice Friday, March 12. He’ll be limited to about 75-100 innings this season, according to director of player development Keith Lieppman.

The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics RP Michael Wuertz is building arm strength in side sessions and will make his spring debut Wednesday, March 17. He’s taking it slow this spring after making 74 appearances last year.

Orioles.MLB.com’s Brittany Ghiroli reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (groin) is in the lineup as the designated hitter Friday, March 11.

The San Diego Padres announced OF Scott Hairston (calf) is using crutches to keep his foot flat and keep him from flexing his left calf muscle that he fouled a pitch off of. He could return Monday, March 15.

BlueJays.MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Kyle Drabek’s locker has been cleared, which likely means he has been reassigned to minor league camp.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Joe Christensen reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer (shoulder) was out of the lineup Friday, March 12, due to a sore right shoulder. He took a foul tip off it the previous day and said he could play if it were the regular season.

The New York Post’s Joel Sherman reports New York Mets SS Juan Tejada could be the starting shortstop due to his strong defense. His offense is just OK, but it’s improving.

Updating previous reports, the St. Petersburg Times’ Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Matt Joyce (elbow) is only expected to be out a few days with a muscle strain in his right elbow.

AOL Fanhouse’s Knox Bardeen reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens will now debut Friday, March 12, after rain cancelled the previous day’s game. He’ll throw two innings.