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  • Tim Anderson 2B | LAA

    Angels' Tim Anderson: Making start in center field

    Anderson is starting in center field and batting seventh in Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

    Anderson has never played an inning in the outfield in pro ball but is attempting to add to his versatility this spring in an effort to make the Angels' Opening Day roster. The two-time All-Star is also competing for reps at shortstop and second base.

  • Thomas Saggese SS | STL

    Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Uphill battle to make roster

    Saggese "looks like the odd man out" in a bid for an Opening Day roster spot, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

    The trickle down effect of the Cardinals' inability to trade Nolan Arenado extends to Saggese, as the club simply has too many other infielders in line for significant playing time. There's still a good chance Saggese winds up spending a large chunk of the 2025 season in St. Louis, but to start the year he appears headed for Triple-A Memphis.

  • Josh H. Smith SS | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Plays fifth different position

    Smith started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against the Athletics.

    Smith started at a fifth different position Tuesday -- he's also defended first base, shortstop, third base and center field -- and manager Bruce Bochy plans for him to play all fielding positions except catcher this spring, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. The home run was Smith's first of the Cactus League, and he's batting .316 (6-for-19) through seven outings.

  • Jett Williams SS | MIL

    Mets' Jett Williams: Shifted to minor-league camp

    The Mets reassigned Williams to minor-league camp Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

    Following a 2024 season that saw Williams deal with wrist and ankle injuries, he appeared in seven Grapefruit League games this spring, going 2-for-11 with an RBI, a run scored and four walks. The 21-year-old prospect will most likely begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Syracuse and could crack the big leagues later this season if he can return to pre-injury form.

  • Aidan Miller SS | PHI

    Phillies' Aidan Miller: Cut from big-league camp

    The Phillies reassigned Miller to minor-league camp Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

    Miller was one of a handful of cuts the Phillies made as they trim down the number of bodies in big-league camp. The top prospect finished last season at Double-A Reading and is likely headed back there to start the 2025 campaign. Miller is tracking toward a potential debut in 2026.

  • Marcelo Mayer SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer: Battling stomach bug

    Mayer won't be available for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates while he recovers from a stomach illness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

    The stomach bug appears to be making its way around Red Sox camp, as fellow top prospect Roman Anthony fell ill earlier this week and will also remain out of the lineup Tuesday. Mayer should require just a few days to move past the ailment, but his time in big-league camp is likely to come to an end in the near future anyway. The 22-year-old shortstop is expected to open the 2025 season at Triple-A Worcester and could make his big-league debut at some point later on in the campaign.

  • Vaughn Grissom SS | LAA

    Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom: Stacking starts at second base

    Grissom leads the Red Sox with six starts at second base this spring, Joe Weil of WEEI reports.

    Top prospect Kristian Campbell has only started once at the keystone while getting three starts in left field. Grissom is limited to second base, so it makes sense that he wouldn't be playing other positions, but if the Red Sox happen to start the season with Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) on the injured list, Grissom could be the Opening Day starter at second base.

  • George Lombard SS | NYY

    Yankees' George Lombard: Turning heads this spring

    Through seven Grapefruit League games, Lombard has gone 3-for-11 with two home runs, three runs and three RBI.

    Lombard was invited to big-league spring training despite having yet to rise above the High-A level, and he's making the most of the opportunity. The 19-year-old hit his second long ball of the spring Monday, launching a shot to left-center field in the eighth inning against the Pirates. Lombard isn't a realistic candidate to make the Opening Day roster, but he's one of New York's top prospects and could advance to Double-A ball this year if he continues to take positive steps in his development.

  • Ernie Clement SS | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: No concussion or fractures

    Clement did not suffer any fractures and is not dealing with any concussion symptoms as a result of a hit-by-pitch in the face during Monday's game against the Tigers, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports

    It was a scary situation when Clement was struck by a 91.3 mph Ty Madden fastball, but the infielder has managed to escape with merely a lip laceration and contusion. Projected to be the Blue Jays' primary third baseman this season, Clement should be considered day-to-day.

  • Paul DeJong SS | NYY

    Nationals' Paul DeJong: Smacks first homer of spring

    DeJong went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

    The veteran infielder got hold of a Josh Hader offering in the third inning, giving DeJong his first long ball of the spring. Although he didn't sign with the Nationals until mid-February, DeJong is the favorite to be the team's Opening Day third baseman after slugging 24 homers in 139 games last season split between the White Sox and Royals, albeit with a mediocre .227/.276/.427 slash line. Prospect Brady House is having a strong start to camp however, and DeJong could simply be keeping the hot corner warm for the 21-year-old.

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