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Chase Dollander is slated to make his fourth start of the spring for the Colorado Rockies in a matchup against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander has been a bright spot for Colorado, entering the game with a 1-0 record, a 2.57 ERA, five strikeouts, and three walks. He will look to continue his solid performance against a Seattle lineup as he builds toward the regular season.
Luis Castillo is set to take the mound for the Mariners against the Colorado Rockies. Castillo has endured a difficult start to spring training, posting an 0-2 record with a 27.00 ERA over 2.2 innings across two appearances. He has struggled with command and efficiency, surrendering multiple home runs and ten total runs. The veteran right-hander is looking to stabilize his performance as he prepares for the regular season.
Matt Brash is scheduled to make his 2026 spring training debut for the Seattle Mariners during Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. His appearance is part of a pitching plan that also includes Luis Castillo, Casey Lawrence, José Ferrer, Carlos Vargas, and Yosver Zulueta. Brash's return to game action is a key development for the Mariners' bullpen depth as the team continues to refine its roster before the regular season.
The Giants announced that bullpen hopeful Reiver Sanmartin will miss at least three months after an MRI revealed a severe hip flexor strain. Sanmartin, who was claimed off waivers from the Reds in November, will be placed on the extended injured list and will not occupy a 40-man roster spot. His absence leaves the Giants thin on left-handed relief options, with Matt Gage currently the only healthy southpaw available in the bullpen.
Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday following a week of inactivity due to mild right elbow soreness. If the session proceeds without issue, Henderson is expected to return to a game progression on Sunday. The young pitcher remains in the mix to break camp as a member of the Brewers' starting rotation, provided he avoids any further setbacks during his recovery.
Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester is scheduled to meet with a specialist in Dallas on Thursday to address a lingering right wrist injury that hampered him late in the 2025 season. While Priester has not been shut down from throwing, he has yet to make his Cactus League debut this spring. With the regular season two weeks away, Priester appears to be trending toward an abbreviated stint on the injured list to begin the 2026 campaign.
Daulton Varsho, 29, enters the season as the Blue Jays' center fielder. Acquired in 2022, he has hit .221/.288/.428 with 58 home runs over three seasons. Last year, he hit 20 home runs in 71 games with a .548 slugging percentage and outstanding defense (+9 OAA). Despite 2025 injuries, he remains a key defensive asset. Steamer projects him to play 117 games with 23 home runs and a 1.7 fWAR in 2026. His arm strength remains a point of focus following off-season shoulder surgery.
Gabriel Moreno was traded to the Diamondbacks in December 2022 alongside Lourdes Gurriel in exchange for Daulton Varsho as part of the Toronto Blue Jays' efforts to remake their roster.
Lourdes Gurriel was traded to the Diamondbacks in December 2022 alongside Gabriel Moreno in exchange for Daulton Varsho as part of the Toronto Blue Jays' efforts to remake their roster.
Luke Keaschall is slated to play second base and bat in the Twins' lineup for Wednesday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Parker Meadows is slated to play center field and bat in the Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's spring training game against the Minnesota Twins.
Matt Wallner is slated to play right field and bat in the Twins' lineup for Wednesday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Riley Greene is slated to play left field and bat in the Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's spring training game against the Minnesota Twins.
Josh Bell is slated to play first base and bat in the Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's spring training game against the Minnesota Twins.
Matt Vierling is slated to play first base and bat in the Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's spring training game against the Minnesota Twins.
Kyle Bradish is set to pitch in Wednesday's spring training game against the Pirates, his first appearance in 11 days. Bradish has yet to exceed three innings in his previous two spring starts, giving up two runs in each. The Orioles are looking to stretch him out as he prepares for his expected role as the Opening Day starter. The game is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and will be available on MASN and MLB Network.
Huascar Brazobán retains one option remaining for the 2026 season, providing the Mets flexibility as they manage their bullpen. Since joining the Mets in a 2024 trade, he has posted a 3.96 ERA and 4.11 FIP. While the Mets have a crowded bullpen, Brazobán is expected to compete for a roster spot and contribute significantly in Queens. Projections suggest an ERA around 4.00 over 50-plus innings, assuming he maintains his role in the relief corps.
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May is scheduled to make another spring training start on Wednesday, March 11, against the Washington Nationals.
Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle hit his first home run of spring training, a 391-foot solo shot off Rays reliever Jake Woodford. The blast came off a 90.2 mph fastball with a 107.5 mph exit velocity, helping to tie the game at 4-4. McGonigle is also listed in the Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's spring training game against the Minnesota Twins.
Astros closer Josh Hader will open the 2026 season on the injured list due to left biceps tendinitis. Hader, who missed the end of 2025 with a shoulder capsule strain, recently threw 15 fastballs in a bullpen session but was instructed to back off. While the capsule is not an issue, he is not ready for Opening Day. Bryan Abreu will serve as the interim closer, with Bryan King, Bennett Sousa, and Steven Okert expected to fill bullpen roles in Hader's absence.
