MLB Player News

Anderson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in the Mariners' Cactus League loss to the White Sox on Thursday.

Anderson's shot into right center in the second inning with Cade Marlowe aboard snapped a 1-1 tie. Anderson was a somewhat under-the-radar signing by the Mariners at the start of spring camp, and Thursday marked his Cactus League debut. With Luis Urias (shoulder) still rounding back into shape and limited to designated hitter duties for the time being, Anderson should have a solid amount of opportunity to make his case as a non-roster invitee in coming exhibitions.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Henderson (oblique) could make his Grapefruit League debut early next week, Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Henderson was scheduled to take live batting practice Friday, and playing in games seems to be right around the corner. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year has been brought along slowly in Orioles' camp due to an oblique issue, but he continues to make progress. Henderson is expected to be ready to roll in time for Opening Day.

Keith is out of the lineup for Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies due to an illness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Keith hasn't seen the field since Tuesday due to the ailment but expects to rejoin the starting nine Saturday. The 22-year-old is poised to operate as Detroit's primary second baseman this season after inking a six-year, $28.64 million extension in January.

Henderson (oblique) is taking live batting practice Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Henderson returned to regular batting practice Tuesday and has now progressed to facing live pitching. The 22-year-old has been brought along slowly early in camp due to an oblique issue, but he appears to be on the cusp of making his Grapefruit League debut.

Bregman used weighted bats this offseason in the hopes of hitting for more power, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman has failed to top a .195 ISO in any of the last three seasons, and he's relied primarily upon a ballooning flyball rate for his homer production across the last two campaigns. Hitting coach Troy Snitker proposed the new workouts this offseason and Bregman relayed that he saw significant gains in his bat speed before reporting to spring training. He's set to hit free agency next winter, and a resurgence in his ability to go yard would certainly help him attract interest from the Astros and other organizations.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Peraza (shoulder) could return to Grapefruit League action as soon as Friday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Peraza had to be scratched from the lineup Tuesday because of shoulder tightness, but he didn't require any testing and could wind up missing just a couple days of action. The young infielder is attempting to win a reserve role for the Yankees.

The Tigers designated Lipcius for assignment Thursday.

Lipcius will be squeezed off the 40-man roster in order to make room for Buddy Kennedy, who was claimed off waivers from St. Louis on Thursday. Lipcius spent most of last season in Triple-A Toledo, slashing .272/.363/.419 across 360 plate appearances. He also managed 10 hits in 13 games upon reaching the majors and could receive a bit of attention from other clubs while on the waiver wire.

The Tigers claimed Kennedy off waivers from the Cardinals on Thursday.

Kennedy was DFA'd by St. Louis on Tuesday to make room for Brandon Crawford, and Kennedy will now look to make a name for himself in Detroit. The 25-year-old owns a .592 career OPS through 123 big-league plate appearances, but he slashed .318/.444/.481 with Arizona's Triple-A affiliate in 2023. Kennedy will likely return to Triple-A to begin the new season, but he could play for the Tigers at some point if his bat stays hot in the minors. Andre Lipcius was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Groshans was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Wednesday.

He'll exit the 40-man roster in favor of Jahmai Jones, who was scooped up via waivers. Groshans was a waiver claim himself just a couple weeks ago and now could be on the move again.

Peraza was scratched from the Yankees' Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday because of shoulder tightness, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

The Yankees do not have any tests planned at the moment, as they're hopeful it's merely a day-to-day situation. Assuming health, Peraza is projected to open the season either in a reserve role for the Bronx Bombers or back at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he can play every day.