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Drey Jameson - Cuffed around by RoyalsJameson allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five over 2.2 innings in Monday's spring start against the Royals.

ImpactJameson gave up a first-inning home run then allowed several base runners in the second before being pulled. He came back out for the third inning to face one more batter in what was his first clunker in three Cactus League starts. Of the group battling for the final rotation spot, Jameson has been the best among Tommy Henry and Ryne Nelson.

MARCH 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mark Melancon - Struggles againMelancon allowed two runs on three hits while striking out one over one inning in Monday's spring game against Kansas City.

ImpactThat makes two disappointing -- maybe alarming -- Cactus League outings by Melancon, who's given up five runs on nine hits over two innings this spring. While he was not named the sole closer, Melancon is expected to be part of the crew that closes out games, but not if results like this are the norm. Those speculating on Arizona saves may want to keep the names Andrew Chafin, Kevin Ginkel and Joe Mantiply handy. Of the group, Mantiply has the most success so far this spring.

MARCH 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Triston McKenzie - Shaky control SundayMcKenzie allowed three runs on three hits and three walks over 1.2 innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game versus the Diamondbacks. He struck out four.

Impact"He had trouble leveraging his fastball down," manager Terry Francona said after the game. McKenzie's control issues can likely be attributed to just an off game -- he posted an excellent 2.1 BB/9 and 0.95 WHIP while adding 190 strikeouts in 191.1 innings a year ago. The Guardians are expected to have Shane Bieber start Opening Day, but McKenzie shouldn't be too far behind him in the rotation.

MARCH 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Tyler Gilbert - Appears healthy for springGilbert (elbow) tossed two innings and gave up two runs on five hits while striking out one in his Cactus League debut Feb. 28 in the Diamondbacks' 4-1 loss to the White Sox.

ImpactGilbert closed the 2022 season on the 60-day injured list due to a left elbow sprain, but his return to game action early in the Diamondbacks' Cactus League slate offers encouragement that he's now moved past the health concern. Arizona removed Gilbert from its 40-man roster in December, so he could have a tough time getting another look in the majors unless he dazzles at Triple-A Reno. He struggled mightily over his 44 innings in the Pacific Coast League in 2022, logging a 7.57 ERA and 1.80 WHIP.

MARCH 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nick Ahmed - Ready to go MondayAhmed (forearm) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth Monday versus the Royals.

ImpactAhmed will make his spring training debut Monday after experiencing some inflammation in his right forearm, forcing him to miss the first week-and-a-half of action. The 32-year-old only played in 17 games last season while dealing with injury, producing a .231 average with three homers, seven RBI and seven runs scored over 52 at-bats.

MARCH 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

'It drives the women crazy': The Diamondbacks have Corbin Carroll, and he has The ShimmyCarroll's trademark pre-pitch shimmy has become so recognizable it's been featured in team videos and teammates have their own impressions.

MARCH 6, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM

Closer Emmanuel Clase scheduled for spring debut Monday against Angels: Guardians takeawaysThe Guardians have All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase on a nine-game schedule for spring training.

MARCH 6, 2023•CLEVELAND.COM