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Brett Lawrie

MIL 2nd Baseman #15

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Brett Lawrie will not appear in big league camp this spring.

Lawrie hasn’t played in two years, so the Brewers don’t want to throw him into Cactus League games. He’ll presumably begin the season in extended spring training before joining a minor league affiliate. The 29-year-old is a long-term depth signing.
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Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

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Nathan Lukes was removed from Friday night’s battle against the Guardians with an apparent injury.

Lukes smacked a double into the right field corner in the home half of the first inning but pulled up lame at second base, prompting a visit from the training staff. After a very quick discussion, the decision was made to pull him from the game. It appeared to be some sort of issue with his right leg. Look for the Blue Jays to provide an update on his status as soon as more information becomes available.

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Scott Kingery

CHC 2nd Baseman #12

Cubs optioned INF/OF Scott Kingery to Triple-A Iowa.

Kingery had been functioning in a reserve role for the Cubs, being used almost exclusively as a pinch-runner and late-game defensive replacement. That was until he made a couple of errors during Thursday’s game that nearly cost the Cubs the game. Nicky Lopez was promoted from Triple-A to take his place on the active roster.

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Porter Hodge

CHC Relief Pitcher #37

Cubs transferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for Hodge, who will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow. This was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster for the addition of Nicky Lopez on Friday.

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Nicky Lopez

CHC 2nd Baseman #12

Cubs selected the contract of INF Nicky Lopez from Triple-A Iowa.

The 31-year-old infielder will join the Cubs’ active roster after being acquired from the Rockies on Thursday. He’ll primarily serve as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner, the role that Scott Kingery had prior to making a couple of errors during Thursday’s contest and being optioned to Triple-A Iowa. He can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

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Eugenio Suárez

CIN 3rd Baseman #28
Eugenio Suárez was held out of the Reds’ starting lineup on Friday night due to pain in his mid back.

It doesn’t sound like anything overly concerning, so the 34-year-old slugger should be considered day-to-day. Ke’Bryan Hayes will man the hot corner and bat ninth for the Reds while Nathaniel Lowe functions as the designated hitter against Framber Valdez and the Tigers on Friday evening in Cincinnati.
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Addison Barger

TOR 3rd Baseman #47

Addison Barger (ankle) has continued to ramp up his baseball activity at the team’s spring training facility in Dunedin.

He continues to progress in his recovery from a left ankle sprain. The next steps will be for him to run the bases and face live pitching. Once he clears those hurdles, he’ll need at least a few games on a minor league rehab assignment before he’s ready to return to the Blue Jays. It sounds like he could be back in the middle of May barring any setbacks from here on out.

Source: Arden Zwelling

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Tyler Fitzgerald

TOR 2nd Baseman #48

Blue Jays designated INF Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment.

The Blue Jays needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster following the acquisition of Willie MacIver from the Rangers on Friday afternoon and unfortunately for Fitzgerald he drew the short straw. There’s a decent chance that the 28-year-old infielder will pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra infield depth at Triple-A Buffalo.

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Willie MacIver

TOR Catcher #47

Blue Jays acquired C Willie MacIver from the Rangers for cash considerations.

The 29-year-old backstop was then optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. He’ll add some much needed catching depth in the organization while Alejandro Kirk is shelved. Tyler Fitzgerald was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to clear a spot on the Jays’ 40-man roster.

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Raisel Iglesias

ATL Relief Pitcher #26
Braves’ manager Walt Weiss told reporters on Friday that they’re hopeful Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will be able to return from the injured list when first eligible.

The 36-year-old hurler has yet to resume throwing, but the Braves have been encouraged by his progress and don’t believe that he’ll be facing an extended absence. Robert Suarez will continue to hold down the fort in the ninth inning in the meantime.
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Andrew Vaughn

MIL 1st Baseman #28

Andrew Vaughn (hand) hit on the field on Friday for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a broken hamate bone.

The 28-year-old slugger has a follow-up appointment scheduled on Tuesday where he’s hopeful to gain clearance to begin a minor league rehab assignment. It sounds like he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery and the Brewers are hopeful that he’ll be able to return in mid-May. He could be worth a stash in any deeper mixed leagues where he may have been dropped.

Source: Adam McCalvy

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