Astros release Singleton two days before opener

Veteran first baseman Jon Singleton, 33, who had hit .171 with a .239 on-base percentage, no homers and two RBIs in 17 spring training games, was released Tuesday by the Houston Astros, who open the season on Thursday against the New York Mets.
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Machado departs Braves-Padres with tight calf
Padres third baseman Manny Machado left Saturday's game against Atlanta with right calf tightness following an at-bat in the fourth inning.
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Turner scratched, Realmuto injured as Phils win
Shortstop Trea Turner sat out the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-6 win over the Washington Nationals Saturday with a back spasm, and his teammate and catcher J.T. Realmuto exited in the seventh inning with a bruised left foot after fouling a ball off himself.
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Rays put Lowe on IL; Mangum with shot at debut
The Rays put outfielder Josh Lowe on the 10-day injured list with a strained oblique and recalled Jake Mangum with a chance to make his major league debut.
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Ramirez exits Guardians' loss with wrist sprain
Jose Ramírez jammed his right wrist while attempting to steal a base in the third inning against the Royals and later left the game with what manager called a mild sprain.
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Rangers' Jung (neck) sits, could need stint on IL
Josh Jung was out of the Rangers lineup Saturday because of neck spasms and could need a stint on the IL.
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Rays put Lowe on 10-day IL with strained oblique
The Rays put outfielder Josh Lowe on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique.