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Jarred Kelenic

CWS Center Fielder #24

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Jarred Kelenic went 1-for-3 and connected on his first home run of the Cactus League season on Friday, powering the White Sox to a 6-0 victory over the Diamondbacks.

The 26-year-old former top prospect squared up a 1-2 sinker from Joe Ross in the fourth inning and blasted a 419-foot (111.3 mph EV) three-run shot that increased the White Sox’ edge to 6-0. That would be the extent of the scoring in the contest. Kelenic finished the day 1-for-3 and is now hitting ,200 (4-for-20) with a homer, four RBI, two stolen bases and a 7/1 K/BB ratio on the spring.

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José Berríos

TOR Starting Pitcher #17

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José Berríos will not be allowed to pitch for Puerto Rico in the WBC after he was denied insurance for the event.

When manager Yadier Mollina announced earlier in the day that Berríos would join the team, we assumed this hurdle had already been overcome. Apparently not. Berríos is coming off an elbow issue that prematurely ended his 2025, but he’s looked fine this spring while allowing four runs in 10 2/3 innings over three outings for the Blue Jays.

Source: Maria Torres

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Ohtani, Judge shining in WBC amid peak of careers

March 10, 2026 03:37 PM

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Owen Caissie

MIA Right Fielder #17

Owen Caissie doubled twice and walked Tuesday as Canada bested Puerto Rico 3-2 to remain in contention in the World Baseball Classic.

Jordan Balazovic, Logan Allen (the former Guardian, not the current Guardian) and Brock Dykxhoorn each pitched three innings for Canada and combined to limit Puerto Rico to five hits and six total bases. The win means Wednesday’s Pool A finale between Canada and Cuba will determine who advances to the WBC quarterfinals.

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Nolan Arenado

AZ 3rd Baseman #28

Nolan Arenado had three of Puerto Rico’s five hits Tuesday in the loss to Canada.

All were singles and none of them were hard hit; he had two flares to the outfield and an infield hit. That’s also mostly what happened before Arenado left the Diamondbacks; he was 3-for-8 with an average exit velocity of 77.5 mph. He could be a solid enough regular for Arizona because his defense is still well above average, but the power probably isn’t coming back.

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Kyle Teel

CWS Catcher #8
Kyle Teel left Tuesday’s WBC game with an apparent hamstring injury sustained running out a double.

It definitely looked like an IL-type injury if it had been the regular season, and Opening Day is now probably in question for the 24-year-old. If Teel is sidelined then, the White Sox will likely carry just two catchers in Edgar Quero and Korey Lee. They’ve been considering putting all three on the roster, since Quero and Teel were expected to see considerable time at DH.
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Matt Mervis

WSH 1st Baseman #36

Matt Mervis doubled twice and drove in two runs Tuesday as Team Israel defeated The Netherlands 6-2 in WBC play.

Both teams had already been eliminated with the Dominican Republic and Venezuela advancing from Pool D. Israel also got three RBI from Dodgers prospect Jake Gelof tonight. Mervis ends the tournament 3-for-11 with three RBI. He’s set to rejoin the Nationals and resume his bid for a bid for a roster spot on a team with an unsettled situation at first base.

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Merrill Kelly

AZ Starting Pitcher #29

Merrill Kelly (back) will make his first Cactus League start on Friday.

Kelly will make his spring debut after completing a live batting practice session without any issues over the weekend. The 37-year-old veteran was shut down from throwing temporarily with a back issue last month. The general expectation is that he’ll be ready to pitch at the back-end of Arizona’s rotation to open the regular season. He recorded a pristine 3.52 ERA (4.15 xERA), 1.11 WHIP and 167/48 K/BB ratio across 184 innings last year between the Diamondbacks and Rangers.

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Jeferson Quero

MIL Catcher #15

Brewers optioned C Jeferson Quero to Triple-A Nashville.

Quero’s path to a spot on Milwaukee’s season-opening roster became non-existent once Gary Sánchez was brought back on a one-year deal. The 23-year-old is one of the better catching prospects in the game and figures to arrive in the big leagues later this year.

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Sammy Peralta

MIL Relief Pitcher #57

Brewers optioned LHP Sammy Peralta to Triple-A Nashville.

Peralta will open the regular season back at Triple-A after being claimed off waivers from the Angels last October. The 27-year-old lefty posted a serviceable 5.12 ERA (5.05 xERA), 1.71 WHIP and 37/24 K/BB ratio across 45 2/3 innings in the majors since 2023.

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Wikelman González

CWS Relief Pitcher #66
White Sox optioned RHPs Wikelman González and David Sandlin and INF Tanner Murray to Triple-A Charlotte.

González will open the season in the minors after posting a strong 2.66 ERA and 25/12 K/BB ratio across 20 1/3 innings over 16 relief appearances for the White Sox last year. Sandlin was the key piece Chicago acquired for taking on the remainder of Jordan Hicks’ albatross contract from the Red Sox last month.
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Angel Genao

CLE 3rd Baseman #73
Guardians optioned 3B Angel Genao and OF Kahlil Watson to Triple-A Columbus.

One of the top prospects in Cleveland’s system, Genao possesses strong bat-to-ball skills and is starting to add some over-the-fence pop to his profile. There’s still some work to be done but he’s close to arriving in the big leagues, especially after being added to the Guardians’ 40-man roster during the offseason.
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