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  • 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.

  • Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Could start season at DH

    Devers (shoulders) could begin the season as Boston's designated hitter, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    In his Opening Day roster projection, Cotillo predicts that Devers will be the DH for the Red Sox, while Alex Bregman will play third base and Kristian Campbell will be at second base. Devers made it clear earlier this month that he wanted to remain at third base, indicating an unwillingness to become a full-time DH. However, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora have both suggested that a position shift is coming for Devers. The 28-year-old has been brought along slowly this spring as he works his way back from last season's shoulder problems, but Devers is aiming to make his Grapefruit League debut March 5.

  • Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Resting through weekend

    Manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Henderson (side) is "pretty sore" and will rest through the weekend, though there's still minimal long-term concern about the injury, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    The 23-year-old was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game as a precaution due to right lower-side soreness, which was the result of an awkward landing while he caught a line drive. Assuming he doesn't need any additional time to recover, Henderson should return to game action next week.

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    Mets' Nick Madrigal: Likely to miss season after surgery

    Madrigal will likely miss the entire season after surgery to repair a fractured left shoulder, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

    Madrigal suffered the injury during a Grapefruit League contest Sunday when he landed on the shoulder following an off-balance throw. He's already been placed on the 60-day injured list and his tenure with the Mets could be over before it starts, as Madrigal will be a free agent next offseason.

  • Braves' Nacho Alvarez: Removed with wrist injury

    Alvarez was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals due to left wrist discomfort.

    Alvarez was wincing after he struck out swinging during his at-bat in the first inning, and he was replaced in the field the bottom of the frame. Atlanta will likely take a closer look at him and offer an update on his status in the near future.

  • Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Removal viewed as precautionary

    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Henderson's (side) removal from Thursday's game versus the Blue Jays was precautionary, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Henderson's lower right side was a bit sore as a result of landing on the ground after catching a Bo Bichette line drive. However, there are no plans for Henderson to undergo an MRI and the Orioles expect him to be fine. Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief.

  • Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Battling side discomfort

    Henderson was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Toronto due to lower right side discomfort, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    It's likely that Henderson tweaked something after making a diving catch in the field or while attempting to beat out a grounder during his lone at-bat, and it bothered him enough to warrant his removal after just one inning. The Orioles will presumably take a closer look at him to make sure he didn't suffer a more serious injury, but he can be marked as day-to-day for now.

  • Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Exits with possible injury

    Henderson was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Blue Jays after one inning with a possible injury, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    It's not clear what happened, but he was seen exiting the field with an athletic trainer. Henderson attempted to beat out a bobbled grounder during his one plate appearance and also made a leaping catch in the field, so it's possible he tweaked something during one of those plays. The Orioles should offer an update on his status soon.

  • DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY

    Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Grapefruit debut coming soon

    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that LeMahieu is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut either Saturday or Monday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

    LeMahieu entered camp healthy after missing significant time last season due to foot and hip injuries, but he's been held out of spring games thus far as the Yankees limit his workload. The veteran infielder is the perceived favorite to handle the bulk of the third-base reps for the Yankees in 2025, but with a .698 OPS since the start of the 2021 campaign, he'll have to impress during the spring to win the gig.

  • Matthew Lugo SS | LAA

    Angels' Matthew Lugo: Looks healthy for spring

    Lugo (hand) will start in left field and bat fifth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Lugo didn't play after Aug. 2 this past season due to a hand injury, but he received an invitation to big-league spring training and hasn't shown any signs of being limited during camp. He'll be playing in his fourth Cactus League game Thursday after going 4-for-9 with an RBI through his first three contests. The 23-year-old outfielder is one of the Angels' top prospects, but he has yet to make his MLB debut and doesn't appear to be a serious candidate for the Opening Day roster.

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