3/08-3/10 MLB Spring Training Updates

American League

East 

• Blue Jays: Toronto native Joey Votto signed a minor league deal and now has a shot at making his hometown’s big league roster.
  

• Orioles: Corbin Burnes will start Opening Day, and the red-hot prospects are powering this team to the best record in the Grapefruit League, 14-2.
  

• Rays: Jonny DeLuca broke his hand after getting hit by a pitch. He is expected to be out for at least four weeks.
  

• Red Sox: Won both games of the Dominican Republic series. Here’s the recap.
  

• Yankees: Oswald Peraza could miss six weeks with a shoulder injury, and Juan Soto crushed his fourth dinger of the Spring for 447ft. 👀 

Central

• Guardians: Former first-round pick Gavin Williams was scratched from his start on Sunday with elbow discomfort and will not throw for a few days. 😬 
  

• Royals: Bobby Witt Jr. goes yard for the third time this Spring. Can he go 30/50 after falling just one stolen base shy last year?
  

• Tigers: Riley Greene is focused on increasing his launch angle at the plate this Spring.
  

• Twins: Byron Buxton shows what he’s capable of when healthy, going 3-3 with two triples and a homer. 👽️ 

• White Sox: Brad Keller, a former division rival, signs a minor league deal with a chance to make the big league roster.

West

• Angels: Zach Plesac is sent to Triple-A to see if he can’t find his mojo after a lackluster Spring and 2023.
  

• Astros: Yordan Alvarez sends this ball back to Houston for his first homer of the Spring. ☄️ 
  

• Athletics: Miguel Andujar is batting .423 with four homers and 10 RBIs this Spring. 😳 
  

• Mariners: Jorge Polanco sends two homers on Sunday, one for a Grand Slam. 💥 
  

• Rangers: Here are the first half of the Spring team awards. Who knew this was a thing? It provides good insight into the most important aspect of the Rangers camp.

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National League

East

• Braves: Both pitchers sent to Seattle in the Jarred Kelenic trade need Tommy John surgery. 🫣
  

• Marlins:  A.J. Puk continues to make a strong case for a starting rotation spot.
  

• Mets: Edwin Diaz makes his first return since tearing a tendon in his knee during the World Baseball Classic last year.
  

• Nationals: Zach Davies is battling for a starting spot in the rotation. 🤺 
  

• Phillies: Brandon Marsh is likely to play his first game later this week after having knee surgery last month.

Central

• Brewers: Reliever Jakob Junis is leaving new manager Pat Murphy with some questions about whether he should be a starter or not.
  

• Cardinals: Fan favorite umpire Angel Hernandez tosses Lance Lynn from the game… twice. ✌️
  

• Cubs: Michael Busch sends another out of the park for his second in three games.
  

• Pirates: Oneil Cruz goes yard twice on Sunday on 114.4 and 116.6 exit velo. I wrote about him in yesterday’s Fantasy edition, but spoiler, you’ll want this kid on your team this year. 📈 
  

• Reds: The organization's top prospect, Noelvi Marte, has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for PEDs. 💉 

West

• Diamondbacks: Top prospect Jordan Lawlar will start the season in Triple-A.

• Dodgers: As Gavin Lux struggles at SS, the Dodgers will move Mookie Betts to the position for the first time since High School. Mookie really can do it all.  
  

• Giants: Marco Luciano might not be the everyday SS the Giants hoped he would be just yet.
  

• Padres: Ha-Seong Kim bulked up this offseason in hopes of better longevity throughout the season. 💪 
  

• Rockies: Kris Bryant’s struggles continue this Spring.

🥔 Today’s Tater

This is a no-doubt Grand Slam for Jackson Holliday. This kid is special, and he pimps this one.

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