As the MLB season unfolds, numerous players have emerged as unexpected stars, stirring the fantasy landscape in 2025. Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is making headlines by resurrecting his game after years plagued by injuries, boasting a .337 batting average with 5 home runs and 6 stolen bases this season. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are celebrating the breakthrough of Ben Rice, who is capitalizing on Giancarlo Stanton's absence with a stellar .988 OPS, hinting at a promising future. Other notable performances include Cedric Mullins of the Orioles regaining form with 6 home runs and a 1.056 OPS, and the Tigers' Spencer Torkelson finally tapping into his potential with a .299 average and 7 home runs. The emergence of these players is reshaping fantasy draft strategies and trade discussions as teams and owners scramble to exploit this early-season talent.

The Cleveland Guardians have kicked off their 2025 Spring Training with pitchers and catchers reporting and beginning workouts. Medical reports reveal positive updates on key injured players including Shane Bieber, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is set to begin mound progression. Nic Enright is projected to return by April, while Daniel Espino is progressing in his shoulder rehab and may return in the next few months. Utilityman David Fry is responding well to elbow surgery rehab, and Sam Hentges aims to resume throwing next month after shoulder surgery. Trevor Stephan also follows a similar recovery path as Bieber. George Valera is actively working on his knee rehab and expected to start batting practice soon.