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  • Padres' Manny Machado: Likely back Tuesday

    Machado (back) is expected to play in one of Tuesday's split-squad games, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    The veteran third baseman was scratched from the lineup Friday due to back tightness, but it appears he'll require only a few days off before returning to action. Barring an aggravation of the injury, Machado shouldn't have an issue being ready for the start of the season.

  • Bryan Ramos 3B | STL

    White Sox's Bryan Ramos: Getting first spring start

    Ramos (elbow) will serve as the White Sox's designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.

    Ramos is making his first start of the spring, as his lone other Cactus League appearance came as a backup DH in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Angels. Since he's still operating with some restrictions with his throwing while he works through a sore right elbow, Ramos may not be ready to play the infield anytime soon, but serving as a DH should still allow him to pick up enough at-bats this spring to keep him in contention for an Opening Day roster spot.

  • DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY

    Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Could miss time

    LeMahieu (calf) said Sunday that his injury isn't serious, but he'll likely be out for "a little bit," Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

    The veteran infielder suffered the injury during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, and he now appears set to be sidelined for at least part of camp. LeMahieu labored through foot and hip injuries while posting a career-worst .528 OPS in 67 games during the regular season in 2024 before going unused throughout the playoffs during the Yankees' run to the World Series. Even though he entered camp as the frontrunner for the top job at third base, LeMahieu is off to an ominous start in 2025.

  • Eugenio Suarez 3B | CIN

    Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez: Crushes homer Saturday

    Suarez went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's spring game against Colorado.

    Suarez made the Rockies pay for botching a potential inning-ending double-play. He launched a 2-0 fastball 444 feet into the seats in left field for his first Cactus League homer. Suarez is building off a strong second half of 2024, when he had a .974 OPS and 24 home runs from July forward, following a first-half slump that nearly cost him his starting job.

  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Getting time in CF this spring

    Garcia will get time in center field this spring as the Royals want to add another option to their outfield mix, MLB.com reports. "The way our team's set up, [Bobby Witt is] playing short, if [Michael Massey is] playing second, the next best spot to get [Garcia] is in center field," said Royals general manager J.J. Picollo.

    Garcia started in center field in Friday's spring game and hit second in the order going 1-for-3 at the plate. Moving Garcia to center field may allow the Royals to get more right-handed bats into the lineup if Jonathan India is then used at third base. Garcia is still viewed as the starter at third base and it's not entirely clear who would play at third base if Garcia is used more in the outfield.

  • DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY

    Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Suffers calf injury

    LeMahieu tweaked his calf during his second at-bat in Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Astros, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

    Manager Aaron Boone described the situation as "at least a little concerning." LeMahieu can be considered day-to-day for the time being, though a better idea of his status will come once he goes in for imaging. If the veteran infielder ends up having to miss time, Oswaldo Cabrera would be the most likely option to start at third base.

  • Gage Workman 3B | DET

    Cubs' Gage Workman: Blasts second spring home run

    Workman went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Friday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.

    Workman is off to a strong start this spring, as he now has two home runs and six RBI in only 17 at-bats. The 25-year-old was selected in the Rule 5 draft from Detroit back in December and has a shot to make the Cubs' Opening Day roster, particularly if he continues to impress during the Cactus League slate. Workman has yet to appear above the Double-A level, however, so he may get returned to his original team if Chicago feels he's unready for the jump.

  • Jake Burger 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Jake Burger: Heating up

    Burger went 2-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's spring game against the Cubs.

    Burger has a hit in three straight games, including his first home run as a member of the Rangers on Thursday. The move to Texas could prove beneficial for the slugging first baseman, who will play half of his games at Globe Life Field, the fourth-best park in the league for right-handed power by MLB's three-year rolling park factors.

  • Braves' Nacho Alvarez: Expects to return soon

    Alvarez said Saturday that his left wrist is feeling better and believes he can return to game action within the next couple of days, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

    Alvarez tweaked his wrist after striking out swinging during the first inning of Thursday's contest, but he doesn't seem to be dealing with anything serious. The 21-year-old infielder is battling for a spot on Atlatna's bench after slashing .297/.398/.463 with 42 RBI and 10 steals across 64 Triple-A games last season.

  • Padres' Manny Machado: Scratched from Friday's lineup

    Machado has been scratched from Friday's spring training game against the Mariners due to back tightness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    The injury isn't considered serious, and Acee relays that Machado's removal from Friday's lineup is purely precautionary. It's possible that the 32-year-old Machado will be held out of the Padres' next couple of games to truly manage the injury. Eguy Rosario will take Machado's place at third base and bat eighth.

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