Nick Allen Not Guaranteed To Start At Shortstop

Oakland Athletics infielder Nick Allen isn't a lock to open the 2023 season as the team's starting shortstop, according to general manager David Forst. Allen is probably still the favorite for the 6 to open the regular season, but Aledmys Diaz could also be pushing him for playing time at the position. The 24-year-old Allen... Read More

Marcell Ozuna The Favorite For DH Job

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna remains the favorite for primary designated hitter duties for the team in 2023. Ozuna is playing often in the Grapefruit League in spring training and is strictly being used as a DH, despite saying before arriving to camp that his throwing arm was stronger after rehab work in the winter.... Read More

Kyle Wright Could Make Spring Debut Next Week

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) will throw a side session on Tuesday and live batting practice on Friday, and he could make his Grapefruit League debut next week. It sets him up to make three spring starts before Opening Day. Wright could make another start against minor-leaguers and then be lined up for the... Read More

Chase Anderson Promoted To Big-League Camp

The Cincinnati Reds promoted/invited right-hander Chase Anderson to major-league spring training on Tuesday while also reassigning left-hander Andrew Abbott, right-handers Alan Busenitz, Ben Lively and Connor Phillips, outfielder Allan Cerda, infielder Alex McGarry and catcher Jhonny Pereda to minor-league camp. Anderson will be hoping to earn a spot on the team's Opening Day roster after... Read More

Juan Soto Says He's 100 Percent Healthy

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) ran on Tuesday morning to test his injured calf and said that he is 100 percent healthy. "They don't want to take any risk," Soto said. If things continue to go well, the expectation is that Soto will join Team Dominican Republic in Florida by Friday for the... Read More

Dany Jimenez Struggling With Velocity In Camp

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez has been struggling with his velocity so far in spring training. The 29-year-old Dominican right-hander got up to the low-90s on the radar gun in his most recent Cactus League outing, but before that he topped out in the upper-80s with his fastball. It's something to keep an eye... Read More

Trevor Rosenthal Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

The Detroit Tigers will take their time ramping up relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal in spring training to make sure that he stays healthy. Manager A.J. Hinch didn't put a timetable on Rosenthal's readiness for games and said "Opening Day is not something that's feasible." "It does not matter when he's ready, as long as he's... Read More

Sam Huff Returns On Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff (shoulder) returned to Cactus League play on Monday night in the 4-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies, walking in his only plate appearance. He also caught two innings in the contest. Huff suffered a right shoulder injury in a Cactus League game last Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. The... Read More

A.J. Puk Throws Live Batting Practice

Miami Marlins left-hander A.J. Puk (groin) threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday morning in camp, and the next step is for him to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday as long as he checks out fine. The 27-year-old southpaw is taking things slow in spring training while dealing with left adductor tightness,... Read More

Terrin Vavra To Resume Swinging Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Terrin Vavra (shoulder) said he will swing a bat on Tuesday to test his injured left shoulder. He's been feeling much better and expects to play in Grapefruit League games soon. The 25-year-old has been dealing with left shoulder discomfort since late last week and has taken some time off as a... Read More

Andrew Knizner Not Assured Backup Job

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol made it clear on Tuesday that the backup catching job behind starter Willson Contreras is wide open in spring training. Incumbent Andrew Knizner and newcomer Tres Barrera are in a battle for the job in camp, with Barrera impressing the coaching and pitching staffs with his work. Knizner has... Read More

Marlins Continue To Talk With Yuli Gurriel

The Miami Marlins continue to talk with free-agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel, according to sources. If they were to sign him, it would likely be a minor-league deal with an invitation to big-league spring training. Gurriel remains on the open market a year after slashing .242/.288/.360 with a career-low .647 OPS, eight home runs, 53... Read More

Tyler Naquin Back In Cactus League Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyler Naquin (shoulder) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Lance Lynn, starting in right field and batting fifth in the order. Naquin has missed a couple of games while dealing with minor shoulder discomfort, but he'll be back in the fold... Read More

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Could Resume Swinging This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) continues to get treatment on his right knee and is feeling better every day, according to manager John Schneider. Guerrero could get back in the batting cages by the weekend. Guerrero is dealing with a sore right knee and is taking things slowly in camp. It's... Read More

Tanner Scott Throws Live Batting Practice

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott (biceps) is throwing live batting practice on Tuesday. If he comes out of the session well, Scott will make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday. The 28-year-old left-hander has been slightly behind the other pitchers in camp due to left biceps discomfort, but as long as he doesn't suffer... Read More

Robert Suarez Drops Out Of World Baseball Classic

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez has decided not to compete in this year's World Baseball Classic for Team Venezuela. "Just to be around the team and get my training in and get ready for the start of the season," said Suarez. "The goal is always to have a better season." The 32-year-old signed... Read More

Joe Musgrove Using Hyperbaric Chamber To Heal

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) has been using a hyperbaric chamber in hopes that he can get back on a mound sooner than anyone expects after recently breaking his left big toe in a weight-room accident. He's also adhering to a diet that is full of iron and potassium and low on... Read More

Jonathan Loaisiga "Looks Outstanding"

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Jonathan Loaisiga "looks outstanding" this spring, according to manager Aaron Boone. Loaisiga had the distinction of being the slowest pitcher in baseball last year with nobody on base, but this year he'll be forced to speed up with the new pitch clock in play. He had a 7.02 ERA over... Read More

Andrew McCutchen Playing Against Blue Jays

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (hand) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, and he's serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. McCutchen left Sunday's game early against the Minnesota Twins due to hand soreness, but it was merely... Read More

Whit Merrifield Back In Grapefruit League Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup for the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller. He's starting at second base and batting leadoff. Merrifield suffered a right quadriceps injury last Thursday and hasn't played in a spring game since as a... Read More

Oswald Peraza Expected To Return Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza (foot) is dealing with a minor foot injury in camp and is expected to return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday, according to sources. Peraza is battling for the starting shortstop gig in spring training this year with fellow prospect Anthony Volpe and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The 22-year-old... Read More

Tony Gonsolin Has An Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) is being listed as day-to-day with a left ankle sprain that he suffered during drills in spring training on Monday, and he won't make his scheduled Cactus League start on Wednesday. Gonsolin has a noticeable limp, although this injury shouldn't cause him to miss Opening Day later... Read More

Wanya Morris Suffers Hamstring Strain

University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Wanya Morris (hamstring) suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain while running the 40-yard dash during the NFL combine in Indianapolis, according to a source. He's expected to face a three- to four-week recovery timeline, and it's unclear if he'll be able to work out for scouts at his school's... Read More

Richard Gouraige Sits Out Of Combine

University of Florida offensive tackle Richard Gouraige (ankle) woke up with a swollen ankle on Sunday after a pain-tolerance test created an injury, according to sources. As a result, he wasn't able to take part in any on-field drills during the combine in Indianapolis. It's a missed opportunity for Gouraige to impress scouts before April's... Read More

Zack Kuntz Impresses At Combine

Old Dominion tight end Zack Kuntz (knee) impressed during the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Saturday and became the tallest player ever (6-foot-7) to jump 40 inches. He also ran a 4.55-second 40-yard dash, which is incredible considering he had surgery late this year to fix a dislocated kneecap. Kuntz was fully cleared to take... Read More

Dontayvion Wicks Suffers Minor Injury At Combine

University of Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (hip) tweaked his hip flexor while running the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Saturday and shut it down for the day, according to a source. The good news is that his injury isn't considered serious, so it shouldn't negatively affect his draft stock in... Read More

Cameron Latu Doesn't Take Part In Combine

University of Alabama tight end and Senior Bowl standout Cameron Latu (hamstring) didn't take part in the NFL combine on Saturday after he tweaked his hamstring earlier in the week, according to sources. Latu will do everything at his school's pro day on March 23, and his hamstring injury shouldn't negatively affect his draft stock... Read More

Jayden Reed Battling Eye Infection

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (eye) was battling a severe eye infection during last week's NFL combine, one so bad that his infected eye was almost fully closed. Despite the eye issue, he decided to compete on the same stage as every other player during the combine. Reed ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, had... Read More

Jalin Hyatt Suffers Hamstring Tightness At Combine

University of Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (hamstring), who ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine on Saturday, felt tightness in his hamstring while doing positional work, according to sources. He was forced to shut things down out of caution and will be ready for his school's pro day on March 30. Hyatt... Read More

Hendon Hooker Expected To Be Ready For 2023 Opener

University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee), who tore his ACL last November, received positive medical reports at the NFL combine in Indianapolis last week, according to sources. He is three months removed from surgery and is on track to be ready for the 2023 regular season opener. The 25-year-old unexpectedly took it slow at... Read More