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The 21-year-old pitching prospect was the Rangers’ third-round pick from the 2020 draft class. He has struggled in his first taste of action at Double-A Frisco this season — compiling a 5.05 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and a 50/21 K/BB ratio across 46 1/3 innings in his 10 starts. He’s an intriguing arm and a solid depth addition for the Cardinals.

It’ll most likely be J.C. Escarra, Paul Goldschmidt, Amed Rosario and Randal Grichuk in bench roles for the Yankees to open the season. Cabrera has hit .234/.295/.346 with 20 homers and 15 steals in 949 plate appearances for the Yankees since 2022. Schuemann was acquired from the Athletics in a trade last month and projects as a utility infielder at the highest level.

The Angels have presumably let Strickland walk after he failed to make their season-opening bullpen. The 37-year-old veteran was in camp as a non-roster invitee. He compiled an encouraging 1.80 ERA and 2/0 K/BB ratio over five innings of work this spring.

Espada told reporters that Peña took swings on Friday and will do so again this weekend. The 28-year-old shortstop hasn’t officially been ruled out for next week’s season opener. It would be Carlos Correa taking over at shortstop if he requires a brief trip to the injured list. He’ll need to progress to taking on-field batting practice before he’s cleared to return to game action. There should be a clearer picture concerning his availability in the coming days. This decision might come down to the wire.

The writing was seemingly on the wall after Allen was torched for 12 runs over 2 1/3 innings on Friday in a spring start against the Mariners. The move clears the runway for intriguing pitching prospect Parker Messick to open the regular season in Cleveland’s rotation.

Slater exercised the opt-out in his minor league pact with the Tigers after he wasn’t added to Detroit’s active roster by the deadline in his contract. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder should be able to latch on somewhere as a lefty-mashing part-time bench player.

Smith tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings with a 7/2 K/BB ratio in Grapefruit League play this spring after missing all of last year recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old veteran reliever was in Nationals camp as a non-roster invitee. He’s presumably been granted his release to pursue opportunities elsewhere after failing to land a spot in Washington’s bullpen.

Richards will head to the minors after failing to make Philadelphia’s bullpen as a non-roster invitee this spring. The 32-year-old journeyman showed well in a couple Grapefruit League outings, posting a respectable 3.38 ERA and 11/4 K/BB ratio across eight innings of work.

It certainly sounds like a precautionary move by the Tigers with spring training wrapping up. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. It’ll be Spencer Torkelson entering the lineup at DH in his place.

Stowers will undergo additional imaging to determine the severity of the injury after being removed from Friday’s spring training game with right hamstring tightness. The 28-year-old corner outfielder has dealt with hamstring issues throughout the spring. There should be a definitive update on his status later this weekend. Obviously, his status for next week’s season opener is in jeopardy.

Ruiz was lifted from Friday’s spring training contest with an apparent left side injury following an awkward swing. The 27-year-old speedster was in camp battling with Heriberto Hernandez for the final spot on Miami’s bench. There should be a clearer picture on his status at some point this weekend.