Cam Smith To Make Astros’ Roster
Prospect Cam Smith is going to make the Astros’ Opening Day roster as their right fielder, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Max Scherzer Exits Start With Lat Soreness
Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer exited his first start as a member of the Blue Jays after just 45 pitches, and Toronto later announced that his departure was due to soreness in his right lat.
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Jay Jackson To Retire
After a professional career that spanned 17 years, veteran right-hander Jay Jackson is hanging up his glove.
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Orioles Acquire Cody Poteet
The Orioles have acquired right-hander Cody Poteet from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations, per an announcement out of Baltimore.
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Giants Outright David Villar To Triple-A
The Giants announced that infielder David Villar cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A. Villar was designated for assignment earlier this week.
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Giants’ Jerar Encarnacion To Miss Eight Weeks After Hand Surgery
Jerar Encarnacion suffered a fracture in his left hand (near his ring finger) eight days ago, and the Giants outfielder underwent surgery on his hand yesterday.
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Latest On Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw underwent two surgeries last November, addressing both his left knee (a torn left meniscus) and his left big toe (a ruptured plantar plate).
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Red Sox Notes: Devers, Mayer, Fulmer
Rafael Devers’ position switch from third base to DH has been one of the offseason’s top subplots, as it dovetailed with Boston signing Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120MM contract to become the club’s new everyday third baseman.
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Offseason In Review: Colorado Rockies
The Rockies are one of the few teams in the majors will no real shot at contending this year, so their offseason was understandably very quiet.
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