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Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to make his second spring exhibition appearance Monday against the Brewers. His previous outing against Mexico saw him struggle, requiring 34 pitches to record four outs with five runners reaching base and no strikeouts. With Opening Day approaching, the Dodgers are monitoring his build-up. Sheehan previously threw two simulated innings on February 27 and may utilize bullpen work to supplement his game action.
Alex Freeland is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Sunday spring training game against the Oakland Athletics, where he is scheduled to play shortstop.
Dalton Rushing is set to start at catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their Sunday spring training matchup against the Oakland Athletics.
Alex Call is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Sunday spring training game against the Oakland Athletics, where he is slated to play left field.
Nick Senzel is active for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is scheduled to play second base in Sunday's spring training contest against the Oakland Athletics.
Santiago Espinal is active and slated to play third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their Sunday spring training game against the Oakland Athletics at HoHoKam Park.
Kyle Tucker has rejoined the Dodgers following a five-day absence for the birth of his first child. He is set to serve as the designated hitter and bat second in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics. The team plans to ease him back into action at DH before returning him to his usual position in right field for his next spring start. Tucker's return bolsters the Dodgers' lineup as they continue their spring training preparations.
Andy Pages is firmly positioned as the Dodgers' starting center fielder following a 27-homer 2025 season. Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in the young hitter, highlighting his crucial Game 7 catch as a turning point. Pages has impressed this spring, posting a .350/.364/.600 slash line with four RBI. The team is focused on his continued maturation as a consistent big-league hitter. He is active in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera was scratched from Saturday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Mets due to knee inflammation. Herrera, who has been transitioning back to catcher following offseason elbow surgery, will be given 24-48 hours of rest before his status is reevaluated by the team.
Daulton Varsho is in the starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays' Sunday spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, where he is scheduled to play center field.
Colt Keith is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers' Sunday spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays, where he is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter.
Davis Schneider is in the starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays' Sunday spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, where he is scheduled to play second base.
Parker Meadows is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers' Sunday spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays, where he is scheduled to play center field.
Nathan Lukes is in the starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays' Sunday spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, where he is scheduled to play right field.
Zach McKinstry is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers' Sunday spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays, where he is scheduled to play second base.
Matt Vierling is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers' Sunday spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays, where he is scheduled to play right field.
George Springer is slated to serve as the designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays in their Sunday spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Andre Pallante is set to start on the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals in their Sunday spring training matchup against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.
Left-hander Braxton Garrett is scheduled to take the mound for the Miami Marlins in their Sunday spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium.
Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is making his third start of the spring against the Washington Nationals. Brown, who finished third in 2025 AL Cy Young voting, posted a 2.43 ERA and 206 strikeouts last season. He has recorded a 1.93 ERA through his first two spring appearances, striking out five batters over 2.2 innings. The Astros continue to build his workload as he prepares for the regular season.
