The Opener: Non-Roster Invitees, Roster Moves, Opt Outs
Happy Opening Day eve! With just one more day to go before 2025 regular season begins, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on today: 1. NRIs to be added: As teams finish finalizing their Opening Day rosters, plenty of 40-man roster churn should be expected.
Today
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Pirates Outright Joshua Palacios, Peter Strzelecki
The Pirates announced this afternoon that outfielder Joshua Palacios and right-hander Peter Strzelecki have both cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Teams:Pirates
Sat, Mar 29
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Jose Ramirez Day-To-Day After Exiting Game With Wrist Sprain
Star third baseman Jose Ramirez exited the Guardians’ game against the Royals in the sixth inning today due to what the Guardians later announced was a right wrist sprain.
Teams:Guardians
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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.
Teams:Blue Jays
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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.
Teams:Orioles
Marlins
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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.
Teams:Giants
