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MacKenzie Gore SP | TEX
Nationals' MacKenzie Gore: Friday's game postponed
Gore won't start as scheduled Friday at Colorado since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
Denver is experiencing some snow Friday, so an early call was made to postpone the series opener. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Sunday, with Gore likely to take the mound Saturday or during the twin bill.
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Lars Nootbaar LF | ARI
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Taking seat Friday
Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Mets.
With southpaw David Peterson toeing the slab for the Mets, Nootbaar will be given a day of rest. Victor Scott has been elevated to the leadoff spot and will play left field, while Michael Siani receives a start in center field.
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Caleb Durbin 3B | BOS
Brewers' Caleb Durbin: Officially called up
The Brewers recalled Durbin from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.
Durbin entered spring training as the favorite to be Milwaukee's primary third baseman after being acquired from the Yankees this offseason in the Devin Williams trade, but he ended up beginning the campaign in the minors. The 25-year-old hit well to start the season at Nashville with two homers, three steals and a .278/.316/.481 slash line in 13 games, and he's now primed to make his MLB debut for the Brewers. Following the demotion of Oliver Dunn on Thursday, Durbin is poised to receive regular playing time at the hot corner.
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Jordan Wicks SP | CHC
Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Recalled from Triple-A
The Cubs recalled Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Wicks' last appearance at Iowa came in relief, as he struck out five over three perfect innings. He looks to be slated for bullpen duty with the Cubs, providing some length behind Friday's starter, Colin Rea, who has yet to work more than 3.2 innings in an outing this season.
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Jake McCarthy LF | COL
Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy: Back in action Friday
McCarthy (hand) will start in center field and bat eighth in Friday's game versus the Cubs.
McCarthy has been limited this week by a sore hand as a result of a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's game versus the Brewers, but he'll give it a go in Friday's series opener. The 27-year-old is just 3-for-33 at the plate so far this season.
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A.J. Minter RP | MIN
Mets' A.J. Minter: Notches fourth hold
Minter worked a perfect eighth inning Thursday to record his fourth hold of the season in a win over the Cardinals.
The southpaw needed only nine pitches (six strikes) to breeze through the top of the St. Louis batting order. Minter has had a strong start to the season as one of the primary setup men for Edwin Diaz, posting a 2.16 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 12:1 K:BB through 8.1 innings over nine appearances.
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A.J. Ewing CF | NYM
Mets' A.J. Ewing: Blistering start at Single-A
Ewing is slashing .415/.490/.659 through 11 games for Single-A St. Lucie with three doubles, two triples, one home run, seven steals in nine attempts and a 7:6 BB:K.
A compensatory pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft between the fourth and fifth rounds (135th overall), Ewing didn't make much of an impression through his first two pro seasons but could be headed for a breakout. The 20-year-old has mainly played center field the last two years, and while his power upside remains questionable due to his small stature, he could emerge as a real prospect if his contact skills, batting eye and speed continue to play. He played 71 games for St. Lucie in 2024, so a quick promotion to High-A Brooklyn could be in order given his start to the current campaign.
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Christopher Suero C | NYM
Mets' Chris Suero: Hot start at High-A
Suero is batting .375 (13-for-37) with six doubles and five home runs in 10 games for High-A Brooklyn.
The 21-year-old catcher is repeating the level after finishing the 2024 campaign at High-A, but Suero is making a strong case for a quick promotion. Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Suero has been getting defensive reps at first base and left field and might even see time in center field, as the organization tries to take full advantage of his athleticism. He'll need to improve his plate discipline (2:14 BB:K at Brooklyn to begin the year) to thrive at higher levels, however.