3/15-3/17 MLB Spring Training Updates

American League

East 

• Blue Jays: Joey Votto hits his first homer in a Jays uniform and later rolls his ankle by stepping on a bat in the dugout.
  

• Orioles: Prospect Kyle Stowers went yard three times yesterday for the first time by someone in a Spring Training game since 2018. 💪 
  

• Rays: Jake Odorizzi is reunited with the Rays on a minor league deal that could lead to an Opening Day roster spot.
  

• Red Sox: Trevor Story is having a nice spring and hopes to return to his former self after a tough year last year.
  

• Yankees: Spencer Jones homers twice in the Spring Breakout game after the Yankees refused to include him in a trade for Dylan Cease or Corbin Burnes.

Central

• Guardians: MLB’s No. 59 overall prospect Kyle Manzardo homers during Spring Breakout.
  

• Royals: Cole Ragans has been announced as the Opening Day starter.
  

• Tigers: MLB’s No. 60 overall prospect, Jace Jung, homers twice in the Spring Breakout game. 🤩 
  

• Twins: Brooks Lee, the second-best prospect in the organization, has had a strong spring, adding a triple and a home run yesterday.

• White Sox: Nick Nastrini threw four scoreless yesterday as he fights for a roster spot.

West

• Angels: Ron Washington will have this team aggressive on the base paths this season. 🏃‍♂️ 
  

• Astros: José Urquidy exited his Friday start early due to elbow soreness and will now have it further evaluated.
  

• Athletics: J.D. Davis signed a 1yr, $2.5M deal and smacked a double in his first at-bat on Sunday with the team.
  

• Mariners: Felnin Celesten and Lazaro Montes are two prospects. Justin Toole, Director of Player Development, was looking forward to seeing the most before Friday's Spring Breakout game was canceled due to rain.
  

• Rangers: José Leclerc will get the first shot at closing this season.

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National League

East

• Braves: A pitch hit Orlando Arcia on the hand, but x-rays were negative. He will be evaluated again tomorrow to determine whether further testing is necessary.
  

• Marlins: Eury Pérez will undergo various imaging and testing due to elbow soreness. Hopefully, the results will be positive for Pérez and Marlins fans. 🤞 
  

• Mets: Steve Cohen is excited about what the Mets are building in the farm system for the first time and asks fans to support these prospects when they first break into the majors.
  

• Nationals: Josiah Gray gets his first Opening Day start.
  

• Phillies: Zach Wheeler is the Opening Day starter, and Bryce Harper is experiencing back stiffness but will be ready to go.

Central

• Brewers: Despite some command issues, Jacob Misiorowski strikes out five in a scoreless 2.2 IP
  

• Cardinals: Sonny Gray is out for Opening Day but might avoid a trip to the IL.
  

• Cubs: Bellinger’s first spring homer is sandwiched in between Seiya Suzuki and Yan Gomes's home runs. 💥 
  

• Pirates: Micahel A. Taylor signs a 1-year deal worth up to $4M.
  

• Reds: TJ Friedl has a right wrist fracture, which will keep him out for a while.

West

• Diamondbacks: Jordan Lawlar challenges a call at the plate, and we get a glimpse of the automated ball-strike (ABS) system that could soon find its way into MLB. 👀 

• Dodgers: Gavin Stone struck out eight in an exhibition game and has officially won the fifth rotation spot.
  

• Giants: A few teammates chime in with their thoughts on the J.D. Davis situation and how it all shook out.
  

• Padres: Jackson Merrill was named Opening Day Center Fielder after an impressive spring.
  

• Rockies: Ownership and Manager Bud Black are discussing a contract extension.

🥔 Today’s Tater

Ha-Seong Kim hits not one but two home runs in his return to Seoul. Baseball truly is the best.

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