Athletics’ Michel Otanez To Start Season On Injured List

An MRI revealed that right-hander Michel Otanez has an impingement in his throwing shoulder, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told MLB.
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Garrett Hampson To Trigger Opt-Out In Deal With Diamondbacks
Infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson plans to exercise the upcoming opt-out in his minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
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Dominic Smith Has Opt-Out Opportunity In Yankees Deal
First baseman Dominic Smith will have the ability to opt out of his minor league deal with the Yankees if he’s not added to the 40-man roster (or, presumably, informed that he will be added prior to Opening Day) by the end of the day, reports SNY’s Andy Martino.
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The Opener: Guerrero, Opt-Outs, Rule 5
With stateside Opening Day less than a week away, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today headed into the weekend: 1. Door not closed on Guerrero deal?
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Mets Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal
The Mets signed infielder Diego Castillo to a minor league contract, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log.
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Padres, Andrew Bellatti Agree To Minor League Contract
The Padres are in agreement with righty reliever Andrew Bellatti, as first reported by Mad Friars and reflected on the MLB.com transaction log.
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Brown: Astros “Having Conversations” About Cam Smith Potentially Breaking Camp
Few players have turned more heads in Spring Training than Astros top prospect Cam Smith.