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  • Oliver Dunn 2B | CHW

    Brewers' Oliver Dunn: Makes Opening Day roster

    The Brewers recalled Dunn from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

    After slashing .282/.404/.487 with a homer and 10 RBI during Cactus League play, Dunn has officially earned a place on a major-league roster for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old seems destined for a spot on Milwaukee's bench, but his defensive versatility could net him an occasional start versus right-handed pitching.

  • Alan Trejo SS | COL

    Rockies' Alan Trejo: Contract selected

    The Rockies selected Trejo's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

    Trejo came into camp as a non-roster invitee but won a spot on the Opening Day roster with a solid spring. He will be used as a reserve infielder.

  • Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA

    Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Moves to injured list

    The Marlins placed Edwards on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left foot infection.

    The 24-year-old dealt with some foot inflammation in mid-March and was initially expected back in the lineup within a few days, but he's since been diagnosed with an infection. According to MLB.com, Edwards was able to hit on the back fields of camp at the tail end of spring training, so he could be ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment soon.

  • Blue Jays' Davis Schneider: Absent from lineup

    Schneider is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the Rays.

    Schneider had a rough spring and appears poised to play mostly versus left-handers early in the season. The Blue Jays are going with Cavan Biggio at second base Thursday.

  • Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: Handling second base in opener

    Biggio will start at second base and bat ninth in Thursday's season opener at Tampa Bay.

    Biggio is likely to see the bulk of the at-bats at the keystone against right-handers, much to the chagrin of Davis Schneider's fantasy managers. He will also be an option at third base some days.

  • Andy Ibanez 2B | ATH

    Tigers' Andy Ibanez: Hitting leadoff in opener

    Ibanez will start at third base and bat leadoff in Thursday's season opener versus the White Sox.

    Ibanez not only gets the nod over Gio Urshela at third base but also finds himself at the top of the batting order against left-hander Garrett Crochet. Parker Meadows -- who could be the favorite to bat leadoff versus righties -- is hitting ninth Thursday.

  • Luis Rengifo 2B | MIL

    Angels' Luis Rengifo: Missing from Opening Day lineup

    Rengifo isn't included in the lineup for Thursday's season opener in Baltimore.

    With a .783 OPS to go with 16 home runs and six stolen bases in 445 plate appearances last season, Rengifo was one of the few bright spots for an 89-loss Angels squad. Despite that success, Rengifo doesn't look as though he'll handle an everyday role to begin the 2024 campaign, as Anthony Rendon and Brandon Drury will draw starts Thursday at third and second base, respectively, while Miguel Sano steps in at designated hitter against Baltimore right-hander Corbin Burnes. The switch-hitting Rengifo should still be a regular in the lineup versus lefties, but he may need to wait for an injury or a Sano slump before he gets steady playing time versus righties.

  • Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Starting at DH on Opening Day

    Westburg will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter and No. 6 batter in Thursday's season opener against the Angels.

    The Orioles are going with Jorge Mateo at second base and Ramon Urias at third while Westburg slides into the DH spot versus lefty Patrick Sandoval. Westburg seems likely to play the field often when the opposition has a righty on the mound, with Ryan O'Hearn or Ryan Mountcastle serving as the DH those days.

  • Niko Goodrum 2B | SD

    Rays' Niko Goodrum: Added to 40-man roster and optioned

    The Rays selected Goodrum's contract and optioned him to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

    Goodrum will get a spot on the Rays' 40-man roster after he was acquired from the Twins on Wednesday, but he won't be part of Tampa Bay's 26-man active roster for Thursday's season opener versus Toronto. The 32-year-old journeyman utility player has prior experience at every infield and outfield spot, so he should be a prime candidate for a call-up if the Rays' injury concerns continue to mount. Tampa Bay will open the season with five position players on the 10-day injured list.

  • Angels' Michael Stefanic: Lands on 10-day IL

    The Angels placed Stefanic (quadricep) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

    Stefanic initially strained his left quad in late February and suffered a setback last week. It's not clear at this point how long the utility infielder might be sidelined.

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