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Kyle Freeland (back) is scheduled to make his first exhibition start Wednesday against Team USA. The veteran lefty has been managed carefully due to back spasms but was cleared to pitch after two bullpen sessions. This start is crucial for him to build stamina for Opening Day. Analysis suggests he should have sufficient time to prepare for the regular season.
Johan Oviedo is scheduled to make another start for the Boston Red Sox in their spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Oviedo will look to build on his previous outings as the Red Sox continue their preparations.
Tristin English is set to start for the Detroit Tigers in their spring training game against the Atlanta Braves. He will look to contribute offensively as the Tigers continue their preparations.
Aaron Schunk is listed in the Colorado Rockies' starting lineup for their spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Schunk will aim to contribute offensively in this matchup.
Parker Meadows is set to play in the Detroit Tigers' spring training game against the Atlanta Braves. Meadows will aim to make an impact at the plate and in the field as the Tigers continue their preparations.
Kerry Carpenter is included in the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup to face the Atlanta Braves. Carpenter will look to showcase his hitting abilities during this spring training contest.
Jonah Heim is set to start for the Atlanta Braves against the Detroit Tigers. Heim, known for his defensive prowess, will look to contribute offensively as the Braves continue their spring training preparations.
Matt Vierling is part of the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup for their spring training game against the Atlanta Braves. He will aim to contribute to the Tigers' offense as they prepare for the regular season.
Jake Rogers is listed in the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup for their spring training game against the Atlanta Braves. Rogers will be looking to make an impact offensively and defensively as the Tigers continue their exhibition schedule.
Adam Mazur is set to take the mound for the Miami Marlins against the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training matchup. Mazur will aim to impress as the Marlins begin their exhibition games.
Andre Pallante is scheduled to start for the St. Louis Cardinals in their spring training game against the Miami Marlins. Pallante will look to build on his previous season's performance as the Cardinals begin their exhibition schedule.
Andrew Benintendi (side) took swings Sunday and is anticipated to return to Cactus League action following the White Sox' off day on Wednesday. He was scratched from Friday's lineup due to right side soreness but indicated that the team is exercising caution and he would play if it were the regular season. Benintendi is expected to be the primary left fielder for Chicago in 2026, also seeing time at designated hitter.
Amed Rosario has re-signed with the Yankees for a one-year, $2.5 million deal to serve as a designated lefty masher. Despite defensive limitations, his proven ability to hit left-handed pitching makes him valuable for balancing the Yankees' lineup, potentially platooning at second base or in the outfield.
Scott Blewett was cited as a factor contributing to the Atlanta Braves' 18% revenue growth in 2025. Despite a difficult season on the field, the Braves saw increased revenue driven by various sources, including player contributions like Blewett's.
Alex Verdugo was among the players mentioned in the context of the Atlanta Braves' 18% revenue increase in 2025, despite a challenging season on the field. His presence, alongside Scott Blewett and other factors like premium seating and events, contributed to the team's financial success.
Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove (elbow) is slated to start Wednesday's exhibition game against Team Great Britain. This marks his first game appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024, which sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. The veteran right-hander has progressed well, throwing off the mound and recently completing three innings in a simulated game. Musgrove is not expected to face strict workload limitations in the 2026 season, signaling a full return to action.
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was held out of Monday's spring training game against the Marlins due to right arm soreness. Manager Oliver Marmol stated Winn is 'fine,' attributing the soreness to a 'heavy' workload from Sunday's backfield activities. The team anticipates Winn will return to action by Thursday or Friday, with a potential earlier appearance Wednesday in an exhibition versus Team Nicaragua. Through four Grapefruit League contests, Winn is 2-for-8 with three walks, two strikeouts, and one stolen base.
Corey Seager (illness) is set to return to action, starting at shortstop and batting third in Monday's Cactus League game against the Guardians. Seager had been scratched from the Rangers' lineup Friday and missed several days due to his illness but is now ready to play. The veteran shortstop has recorded a 1-for-7 line with a 1:2 BB:K in early spring training appearances.
Kyle Stowers (hamstring) took 30 swings and played catch Sunday, with plans to advance to live at-bats and begin a running progression soon. Diagnosed with a mild right hamstring strain over the weekend, the outfielder is expected to return to game action in 1-2 weeks. While he's projected to be ready for Opening Day, avoiding any setbacks will be crucial for Stowers.
Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his left thumb came back negative, as reported by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Crews was hit by a pitch during live batting practice Saturday, leading to his scratch from Sunday's lineup and absence Monday. He is expected to return to action in a day or two. In Grapefruit League play, Crews is 1-for-9 with a 1:3 BB:K across four contests.
