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Stephen Johnson

SF Relief Pitcher

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Reds acquired RHP Stephen Johnson from the Giants for OF Marlon Byrd and cash considerations.

Johnson has pitched exclusively as a reliever in the minors, posting a 3.68 ERA with 10.6 K/9 and 4.9 BB/9 over 157 appearances. He has a big arm, but control has been an issue for him. The 24-year-old has been pitching at the Double-A level this year.
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Andrew Knizner

FA Catcher #25

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Mariners released C Andrew Knizner.

Knizner will head out to the open market after the Mariners decided to roll with veteran Mitch Garver as Cal Raleigh’s primary caddy this spring. The 31-year-old backstop got into 33 games for the Giants last year. He should be able to latch on somewhere as emergency catching depth.
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George Kirby

SEA Starting Pitcher #68
George Kirby will start on Friday against the Rays.

Kirby put together a phenomenal spring, flashing an uptick in velocity, and will get the ball after Logan Gilbert takes his turn on Opening Day at T-Mobile Park. He’ll be followed by Bryan Woo and Emerson Hancock over the weekend before Luis Castillo makes his season debut against the Yankees on Monday.
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Jackson Holliday

BAL 2nd Baseman #7

Jackson Holliday (hand) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Norfolk.

Holliday is trending towards an early-season return to Baltimore’s lineup after suffering a hamate fracture in his right wrist earlier this spring. The 22-year-old former top prospect, who was officially placed on the 10-day injured list earlier on Wednesday, will get a couple rehab contests under his belt before making his season debut.

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Austin Slater

MIA Left Fielder #29

Marlins signed OF Austin Slater to a one-year contract.

The deal is now official. Slater heads to Miami as a southpaw-mashing platoon specialist to pair with left-handed corner outfielders Owen Caissie and Griffin Conine. The 33-year-old veteran is a strong bench bat but he can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.

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Anthony Nunez

BAL Relief Pitcher #66

Orioles recalled RHP Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

Nunez winds up landing a spot in Baltimore’s season-opening bullpen after being shipped to the minors earlier this month. The 24-year-old was added to the club’s 40-man roster during the offseason after compiling an impressive 2.06 ERA and 83/24 K/BB ratio across 56 2/3 innings over 49 appearances across three minor-league levels last year

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Esteury Ruiz

MIA Left Fielder #3

Marlins placed OF Esteury Ruiz on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Ruiz is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after being diagnosed with a left oblique strain earlier this week. The 27-year-old speedster projects as a reserve outfielder for the Marlins once he’s back up and running.

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Jordan Westburg

BAL 3rd Baseman #11

Orioles placed 3B Jordan Westburg on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow UCL sprain.

Orioles president Mike Elias told reporters over the weekend that Westburg was unlikely to be ready to return by the start of May. The 27-year-old infielder was diagnosed with a partially torn UCL back in late February and opted to go the rest and rehabilitation route instead of surgery. There should be a more definitive return timetable once he’s cleared to resume baseball activities.

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Andrew Kittredge

BAL Relief Pitcher #39

Orioles placed RHP Andrew Kittredge on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Kittredge has already progressed to throwing bullpen sessions after missing time earlier in camp with shoulder inflammation. He’ll kick off a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk shortly after Opening Day. The 36-year-old veteran setup specialist will help bridge the gap to newly-minted Orioles closer Ryan Helsley this season.

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Carson Benge

NYM Right Fielder #3

Mets selected the contract of OF Carson Benge from Triple-A Syracuse.

It’s official. Benge seemingly locked up his spot on New York’s season-opening roster when veteran Mike Tauchman suffered a knee injury over the weekend. The 23-year-old top prospect put together an outstanding spring performance after hitting .281/.385/.462 with 15 homers and 22 steals over 116 games across three minor-league levels last year. He’ll make his big-league debut on Thursday afternoon against the Pirates.

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A.J. Minter

NYM Relief Pitcher #33

Mets placed LHP A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list.

Minter has already progressed to facing hitters and could be back in New York’s relief mix sooner than later. The 32-year-old southpaw is working his way back from last May’s lat surgery.

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