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Luis Garcia

FA Shortstop #83

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Tigers claimed INF Luis García off waivers from the Phillies.

García will report to Double-A Erie. The 21-year-old infielder was designated for assignment last week by the Phillies after hitting .167/.316/.253 with three homers, 11 RBI and five stolen bases in 55 games this season in the lower minors.
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Jordan Westburg

BAL Infield #11

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Orioles’ team president Mike Elias told reporters on Friday that Jordan Westburg is dealing with a partially torn UCL in his elbow.

That’s in addition to the oblique issue that had shelved him recently in Orioles’ camp. Elias noted that Westburg will not undergo Tommy John surgery, opting instead for PRP injections. He’s going to miss the entire month of April at a minimum and will then be re-evaluated. It’s another major setback for the talented but oft-injured 27-year-old infielder.

Source: Jacob Calvin Meyer

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Twins P Lopez suffers torn UCL; surgery likely

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Jared Jones

PIT Pitcher #37

Jared Jones (elbow) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Friday.

The 24-year-old right-hander has already been placed on the 60-day injured list to open the season, with the expectation that he could be ready to return when he’s eligible at the end of May. Jones underwent his internal brace surgery last May, so he’ll be on the tail end of the 10–12-month timeframe for recovery that he was given following the procedure.

Source: Colin Beazley

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Elias Diaz

KC Catcher #17

Royals signed C Elias Díaz to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

You can never have enough quality catching depth. The 35-year-old backstop hit just .204/.270/.337 with nine homers, 29 RBI and a 74/21 K/BB ratio across 283 plate appearances with the Padres in 2025. He’ll add extra depth behind the plate in major league camp, though he seems unlikely to crack the Royals’ Opening Day roster unless injury strikes.

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Anthony Bender

MIA Pitcher #37

Anthony Bender (leg) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.

Bender recently had a flareup as he continues his recovery from a right tibia stress reaction, so the Marlins are bringing him along slowly. He’ll continue to work on the side in pitch design sessions before progressing to facing live hitters later on in camp. There’s still plenty of time for him to get ready before Opening Day.

Source: Christina De Nicola

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Gerrit Cole

NYY Pitcher #45

Gerrit Cole (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters on Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery.

It’s another important step for Cole as he continues in his recovery. The 35-year-old hurler is slated to work one inning in a simulated game. He actually sounds like he’s a bit ahead of schedule in his recovery and there has been talk that Cole could get into Grapefruit League games before spring training is through. As long as he avoids any setbacks, he could be ready to rejoin the Yankees’ rotation before the end of May.

Source: Bryan Hoch

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Juan Lagares

FA Outfield #10

Juan Lagares announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday.

Spectacular defense made Lagares a nice regular for a little while after he debuted with the Mets in 2013, but after his best season got him a Gold Glove in 2014, injuries began to take a toll and he just didn’t hit enough to remain a regular. He wound up at .250/.291/.360 with 31 homers in 850 games over 10 big-league seasons. He briefly played in Korea in 2022, but since then, he’d only played winter ball for Aguilas in his native Dominican Republic.

Source: El Nuevo Diario

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Pat Murphy

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Brewers manager Pat Murphy is getting a three-year extension with a club option for 2029, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports.

With Milwaukee leading the way in the NL Central, Murphy has won NL Manager of the Year both seasons since he replaced Craig Counsell at the helm of the Brewers. Whether he or the team’s front office deserves the most credit for the team exceeding expectations is a fair debate, but there’s certainly no need to mess with what’s working.

Source: Ken Rosenthal

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Shane Bieber

TOR Starting Pitcher #57

Shane Bieber, who is expected to open up on the IL after experience right forearm fatigue, is currently throwing at 120 feet.

Interviewed on TSN 1050, Jays manager John Schneider today said Bieber could be back on the mound within a week or two. If all goes well from there, his IL stay to open the season should be a short one.

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Source: Keegan Matheson

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Christian Encarnacion-Strand

CIN Infield #33

Reds manager Terry Francona said Christian Encarnacion-Strand “could get into spring training games at the beginning of next week.”

Injuries and inconsistent production have prevented CES fr making good on his prospect promise. He’s only 26 years old and there are some intriguing batted ball metrics under the hood, but the Reds roster is really crowded now, which makes it hard to see how he makes the Opening Day roster.

Source: Charlie Goldsmith

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Edwin Uceta

TB Pitcher #63

Edwin Uceta (shoulder) will head to the doctor and potentially get an MRI.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Uceta was testing his “cranky” shoulder on Thursday, and it “didn’t feel great” the longer he played catch. Uceta is set to play a key role as a high-leverage reliever for the Rays, so his absence would be a big one.

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Source: Marc Topkin

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