Player Notes

  • Hits IL with calf strain
    The Twins placed Staumont on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left calf strain.

    Advice: Staumont was on track to make the Twins' Opening Day roster, but his bid was derailed when he slipped in the bullpen earlier this week and apparently suffered the calf strain in the process. The transaction is retroactive to Monday, so Staumont will be eligible to return from the IL as soon as April 9. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
  • IL move official
    The Twins placed Duran (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Duran suffered a moderate right oblique strain nearly two weeks ago and is likely to miss most, if not all, of April with the injury. Manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't committed to a closer while Duran is out, but Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the top candidates. Rotowire.com 28 minutes ago
  • Added to roster
    The Twins selected Duarte's contract from Triple-A St. Paul.

    Advice: Duarte netted a spot in Minnesota's bullpen after collecting a 2.92 ERA and a 12:0 K:BB ratio in 12.1 innings during Grapefruit League play. The 27-year-old figures to be utilized in a middle relief role. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
  • Placed on restricted list
    The Astros placed Abreu on the restricted list Thursday.

    Advice: Abreu has to serve a two-game suspension to begin the season after MLB ruled that he intentionally threw at the Rangers' Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the ALCS. The setup man will be activated ahead of the third game of the four-game set versus the Yankees. Rotowire.com Today, 6:37 am
  • Dispatched to Triple-A
    The Marlins optioned Maldonado to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.

    Advice: After posting a 1.76 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 71:21 K:BB in 46 innings at Jacksonville in 2023, Maldonado was shielded from the Rule 5 Draft over the winter and added to the Marlins' 40-man roster. He appeared to enter spring training with a legitimate chance at winning a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster, but despite limiting batters to a .158 average and permitting just one run while striking out eight over six innings in the Grapefruit League, Maldonado wasn't able to break camp with the club. The right-hander will likely begin the season as Jacksonville's closer and might not have to wait long before he gets his first call to the big leagues. Rotowire.com Today, 6:29 am
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Athletics optioned Jackson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

    Advice: Jackson missed out on a bullpen spot after allowing seven runs (six earned) over 8.1 innings this spring. The 29-year-old could still eventually fill a leverage role in an Oakland bullpen, which is unsettled. Rotowire.com Today, 6:27 am
  • Denied Opening Day roster spot
    The Marlins optioned Faucher to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.

    Advice: Faucher had been projected to be a part of the Marlins' Opening Day bullpen, but Miami's acquisition Wednesday of right-hander Burch Smith likely left Faucher on the outside looking in for a spot on the 26-man active roster. The 28-year-old right-hander should handle a key late-inning role with New Orleans and will look to impress at Triple-A with the hope of making his Miami debut at some point this season. Rotowire.com Today, 6:26 am
  • Misses Opening Day roster
    The Rangers optioned Anderson to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

    Advice: Anderson lost out to Yerry Rodriguez and Jacob Latz for the final two available spots in the Rangers' Opening Day bullpen. The 26-year-old right-hander previously made 26 relief appearances for Texas as a rookie in 2023, logging a 5.05 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 30:14 K:BB across 35.2 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 6:24 am
  • Goes on 60-day IL
    The Angels placed Bachman (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

    Advice: Bachman is still working his way back from an October cleanup procedure on his right shoulder and is believed to be limited to playing catch off flat ground at this stage in his rehab program, so it's not overly surprising that the Angels are preparing for him to miss at least the first two months of the season. By moving Bachman to the 60-day injured list, the Angels were able to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Miguel Sano, whose contract was selected ahead of Thursday's season opener in Baltimore. Rotowire.com Today, 6:06 am