Brayan Rocchio

Suarez got the call to protect a three-run advantage in the final frame at Progressive Field for his first appearance since last week when he recorded saves in back-to-back contests to open the regular season. He retired Lane Thomas on a harmless grounder before striking out Brayan Rocchio and coaxing a game-ending fly out from Gabriel Arias, needing just 12 pitches (eight strikes) to slam the door. The 34-year-old stopper's calamitous spring training performance scared some fantasy managers, but he's been outstanding since the games started counting. He's one of the more reliable closers in the fantasy landscape at the moment.

It'll be the first day off of the year for Rocchio. The 24-year-old slick-field shortstop will get the day off with Gabriel Arias handling his duties and hitting eighth.

This seemed like a foregone conclusion after Juan Brito was sent to the minor leagues, but we now have confirmation. The Guardians are high on Arias, and the 25-year-old did hit three home runs and slug .469 in 51 plate appearances this spring. He's probably only an option in AL-only leagues at this point. The full Guardians lineup is: LF Steven Kwan, 3B Jose Ramirez, CF Lane Thomas, Carlos Santana, DH Kyle Manzardo, Jhonkensy Noel, Bo Naylor, Gabriel Arias, Brayan Rocchio.

This is only news because left-hander Cole Ragans will start for the Royals on Thursday. This means Rocchio is going to be an everyday player for the Guardians, hitting leadoff against righties and ninth against lefties. The 24-year-old slashed .319/.360/.468 in 50 plate appearances this spring and stole 25 bases in Triple-A in 2023, so there is some fantasy upside here for deeper formats.

Rocchio has his first homer of the spring while the steal gives him a pair in the Cactus League. The 24-year-old has looked the part thus far in Arizona with a .326/.370/.488 slash, and he could be in for a breakout campaign in 2025. He certainly looked the part in the postseason last year, as well.