This game got off to an inauspicious start when Julio Rodríguez reached on an error by Elly De La Cruz on the first pitch of the game, advanced to second on a wild pitch by Martinez soon thereafter, and later came around to score. Still, Martinez was nowhere close to sharp in this one. He left far too many pitches over the middle of the plate and the Mariners made him pay with plenty of hard contact. They had 11 hard-hit balls in total and Martinez didn’t have a single one-two-three innings. He’s scheduled to face the Marlins in his next start coupled with a game in Coors Field in what looks to be an unfortunate pairing for a two-start week.

Jung just didn’t have it in his limited time with Detroit, as the 24-year-old went just 5-for-45 before the Tigers had seen enough. With the infielder now in Toledo, Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez will likely split time at the hot corner. Neither is worthy of a fantasy addition.

Baddoo will take the roster spot of the struggling Jace Jung. The 26-year-old has shown flashes in his time of being more than organizational depth, but not enough of them on a consistent basis to suggest he’s anything more than a role player.

Rutschman went hitless during the first game of the billing, and is hitting a very disappointing 199/.297/.331 to open the 2025 campaign. Maverick Handley is getting the start behind the plate and he’ll hit ninth.

While the Dodgers list Rushing just at catcher, it’s worth noting he’s also played first base and spent some time in the outfield as well. The 24-year-old is the top prospect in the Dodgers’ system, and while his playing time might be a bit inconsistent to begin his big-league career, those who need a fantasy backstop upgrade could do worse than giving Rushing a chance. The long-term potential is much brighter than 2025, however.

Refsnyder has been out of the starting lineup with tightness in his lower back, but is feeling well enough to hit in the middle of the order against Tark Skubal and Detroit. Wilyer Abreu takes a seat against the defending Cy Young winner.

McDermott will be making his second career MLB start in the second game of the twin-billing. The 26-year-old missed the first month of the 2025 season with a lat strain, and it seems likely that he’ll be on a limited pitch/inning count for this contest. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere.