Player Notes

  • Works one inning
    Brebbia (calf) threw one inning in a minor-league game Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Advice: Brebbia is working his way back from a calf injury and had a successful return to game action. He remained non-committal about his status for Opening Day, noting that he typically needs eight-to-10 innings in the exhibition season to get properly stretched out. Monday's outing marked his first game action of the spring, meaning he may need to start the regular season on the injured list. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
  • Drawing praise for defensive work
    Davis has impressed some in the Pirates pitching staff with his defensive work this spring, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Advice: Davis entered spring training with an uncertain fit on the big-league roster, primarily due to concern about his defensive ability behind the plate. However, he's drawn praise from both Mitch Keller and Jared Jones in recent days, and he also effectively blocked a pitch that was bounced by Martin Perez in Monday's game against the Phillies. Aiding Davis's cause is Yasmani Grandal's (foot) absence, a combination that seems likely to land him on the roster and in the lineup on Opening Day. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
  • Locked into rotation spot
    Perez has allowed one earned run across 12 innings with a 13:4 K:BB in Grapefruit League action.

    Advice: There are a couple of vacancies in the back of the Pirates' rotation, but Perez will be locked in as a starter to begin the regular season. He built up to five innings in an outing against the Philies on Monday, racking up eight strikeouts against two walks without allowing a run. Despite the strong form, there should be some skepticism about Perez's performance, as he's posted an ERA above 4.40 in six of his last seven campaigns. Rotowire.com 30 minutes ago
  • Likely to make big-league club
    Bielak is likely to make the big-league roster out of spring training due to a combination of injuries to the Astros pitching staff, and because he is out of minor-league options, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Bielak hasn't pitched well this spring, allowing six earned runs across 7.1 innings while maintaining just a 5:4 K:BB. However, with both Justin Verlander (shoulder) and Jose Urquidy (forearm) destined for the injured list to begin the campaign, the Astros are in need of pitching depth. As things currently stand, Bielak is expected to serve in a relief role, with Ronel Blanco serving as the fifth starter. Rotowire.com 50 minutes ago
  • Bell: Fraley ‘doing better’ after hit by ball
    Reds manager David Bell said Jake Fraley is doing better after taking a foul ball between his legs.

    Advice: Fraley fouled a ball off himself under the belt in the third inning against the Giants on Monday and was taken out of the game. The 28-year-old outfielder was seen walking under his own power back to the complex, but other than what Bell said after the game, there’s not much of an injury report. We’ll likely get word if there’s anything significant overnight into Tuesday. Rotoworld Today, 8:54 pm

MLB Roster Changes

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Mar 18
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Mar 17
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Injury Reports

PlayerInjuryStatusEffective
Dauri Moreta PIT - RPThe Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Dauri Moreta on the 60-day injured list.ILMar 16, 2024
Jeffrey Springs TB - SPThe Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Jeffrey Springs on the 60-day injured list.ILMar 15, 2024
Jackson Kowar SEA - RPThe Seattle Mariners announced that SP Jackson Kowar was placed on the 60-day injured list for a tear in his right UCL.ILMar 10, 2024
Carson Coleman TEX - RPThe Texas Rangers placed RHP Carson Coleman on the 60-day injured list.ILMar 9, 2024
Clayton Kershaw LAD - SPThe Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Clayton Kershaw on the 60-day injured list.ILMar 4, 2024
Tristan Beck SF - RPThe San Francisco Giants placed RHP Tristan Beck on the 60-day injured list.ILMar 3, 2024
Antonio Senzatela COL - SPThe Colorado Rockies placed RHP Antonio Senzatela on the 60-day injured list.ILFeb 28, 2024
Jesse Scholtens CWS - SP,RPThe Chicago White Sox placed RHP Jesse Scholtens on the 60-day injured list.ILFeb 27, 2024
David Peterson NYM - SP,RPThe New York Mets placed LHP David Peterson on the 60-day injured list.ILFeb 26, 2024
Josh Winder MIN - RPThe Minnesota Twins placed RHP Josh Winder on the 60-day injured list with a scapular stress fracture.ILFeb 26, 2024