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  • Scott Kingery 2B | CHC

    Cubs' Scott Kingery: Claims utility job

    The Cubs selected Kingery's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

    Kingery was able to emerge from spring training with a utility job after slashing a middling .204/.339/.327 over 59 plate appearances but making an impact on the basepaths (five steals in five attempts). The 31-year-old is unlikely to see extensive playing time, but he could prove to be a useful bench asset thanks to his speed and ability to play three infield spots and all three outfield positions.

  • JJ Wetherholt 2B | STL

    Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt: Officially added to 40-man roster

    The Cardinals selected Wetherholt's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

    St. Louis freed up a spot on the 40-man roster for their top prospect by placing outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) on the 60-day injured list. Following a dazzling 2025 campaign that included stops at Memphis and Double-A Springfield, Wetherholt continued to impress throughout spring training, posting a .386 on-base percentage in the Grapefruit League while contributing two home runs and two stolen bases. He's projected to serve as the Cardinals' everyday second baseman and is expected to bat leadoff in Thursday's season opener versus Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen.

  • Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Officially lands on IL

    The Orioles placed Westburg (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

    Westburg isn't expected to be ready to make his season debut until at least early May while he recovers from a partial UCL tear in his right elbow. Per MLB.com, Westburg has been running, fielding grounders and taking one-handed swings as of last week, but he has a few more checkpoints to hit in the recovery process before he'll be ready to head out on a rehab assignment.

  • Ha-seong Kim 2B | ATL

    Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Hitting shelf to begin season

    Atlanta placed Kim (finger) on its 10-day injured list Wednesday.

    Kim isn't expected to be ready to make his season debut until at least some point in the first half of May after he required surgery in January to address a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The 30-year-old reported to spring training March 16 to resume taking part in baseball activities, though he has yet to be cleared to resume swinging a bat. Mauricio Dubon is expected to serve as Atlanta's everyday shortstop while Kim is on the shelf.

  • Brett Wisely 2B | ATL

    Braves' Brett Wisely: Jettisoned from 40-man roster

    Atlanta designated Wisely for assignment Wednesday.

    Wisely bounced around to multiple organizations this offseason and was ultimately unable to capture a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster. The utility player's versatility could pique the interest of clubs via waivers.

  • Royals' Michael Massey: Sent to IL with strained calf

    The Royals placed Massey (calf) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

    Massey has been ramping things back up, and because the IL move is backdated to Sunday, he will be eligible for activation April 1. It's unclear whether he'll be ready to return from his calf strain by that time, but his absence is projected to be brief.

  • Tommy Edman 2B | LAD

    Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Move to IL made official

    The Dodgers placed Edman (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Monday.

    The IL move for Edman was a formality, as he's still working his way back from right ankle surgery and didn't play in any Cactus League contests. The Dodgers are aiming for Edman to be ready for his season debut around late May. Per MLB.com, Edman has been able to take batting practice and recently progressed to straight-line running.

  • Ketel Marte 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Experiences lower-leg soreness

    Marte was scratched from Tuesday's exhibition game due to lower-leg soreness, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

    This provides a bit more context regarding the issue bothering Marte, which was previously undisclosed. Regardless, the issue is minor, and there is no concern that Marte will miss Opening Day.

  • Adam Frazier 2B | LAA

    Angels' Adam Frazier: Contract selected

    The Angels selected Frazier's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

    The 34-year-old emerged as the frontrunner to begin the season as the Angels' primary second baseman once the club sent Christian Moore and Kyren Paris to the minors last week, and Frazier's addition to the active roster makes it even more likely that will be the case. He made a strong case for himself to make the big-league squad, slashing .281/.452/.375 with six RBI and four runs scored over 18 games during spring training. He'll most likely work in a platoon at the keystone with Oswald Peraza -- a scenario that will still allow the lefty-hitting Frazier to start more often than not.

  • Ketel Marte 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Scratched from lineup with soreness

    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that Marte was scratched from Tuesday's exhibition lineup versus the Guardians due to soreness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Lovullo didn't specify the exact nature of Marte's soreness but added that he has no concerns about the second baseman's Opening Day availability. Ildemaro Vargas took Marte's spot in the lineup Tuesday.

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