Reds’ Alex Young Seeking Second Opinion; Elbow Surgery Possible

Left-hander Alex Young, in camp with the Reds on a non-roster deal this spring, is headed for a second opinion on an elbow injury, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Giants Designate David Villar For Assignment
The Giants announced Tuesday that infielder David Villar has been designated for assignment in order to open a roster spot for Lou Trivino, whose contract has been selected.
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Cavan Biggio Expected To Make Royals’ Roster
The Royals announced a wide slate of cuts this morning.
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The Opener: Red Sox, Cubs, MLBTR Chat
With Opening Day just a couple of days away, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Red Sox in Monterrey: The Red Sox began a two-game exhibition set in Monterrey, Mexico against los Sultanes de Monterrey yesterday.
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Nationals Place DJ Herz On Injured List Due To UCL Sprain
The Nationals announced this morning that left-hander DJ Herz has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
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Padres Option Stephen Kolek, Connor Joe
The Padres announced that they’ve optioned Stephen Kolek, Ron Marinaccio, Luis Campusano and Connor Joe to Triple-A El Paso.
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Pohlad Family Reportedly Seeking At Least $1.7 Billion In Twins Sale
The Pohlad family’s efforts to sell the Twins hit a major stumbling block when presumed front-runner Justin Ishbia dropped out of the process to increase his minority share of the White Sox.