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Heston Kjerstad - Making impression in springKjerstad is hitting .389 (14-for-36) in Grapefruit League play.

ImpactKjerstad has produced seven extra-base hits, including four home runs. The first-round pick from 2020 needed a strong spring after struggling at High-A Aberdeen this season, and the fact that he's still in major-league camp makes his performance all the more impressive. The outfield prospect will likely need to show more at High-A to begin the year, but it's reasonable to think the 24-year-old could be in Triple-A by the end of the season.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Gunnar Henderson - On base twice SundayHenderson went 1-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's Grapefruit League win over the Pirates.

ImpactHenderson is hitting just .160 through 10 games this spring, and just one of his hits, a triple, has gone for extra bases. It's not exactly an encouraging line for a player whose spot in the big leagues isn't guaranteed, but the bright side is that players like Ramon Urias and Jorge Mateo also haven't done much with the bat this spring. Henderson is still more on the likely side to make the Opening Day roster, but he'll need to build off of Sunday's effort to solidify his place in the Orioles' short-term plans.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Cionel Pérez - Solid so far in springPerez has allowed one earned run on six hits and two walks over five innings in five Grapefruit League appearances.

ImpactPerez was initially viewed as an option for saves, but with Felix Bautista recovered from his shoulder and knee issues, it looks like that won't be necessary to start the year. What holds true is Perez's status as the Orioles' top lefty reliever, with strong results in spring games coming off of last year's 1.40 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 55:21 K:BB over 57.2 innings. He had 24 holds a year ago, so he should have every opportunity to remain in a setup role to begin 2023.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Vince Velasquez struggles, offense quiet in Pirates' lopsided loss to OriolesSARASOTA, Fla. — The offensive resurgence the Pirates enjoyed over the past three spring training games came to a screeching halt. Meanwhile...

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Reese McGuire - Batting .231McGuire went 0-for-3 in Saturday's spring game against the Orioles.

ImpactWith Connor Wong (hamstring) unlikely to be ready by Opening Day, McGuire and Jorge Alfaro are expected to open the regular season as Boston's catchers. McGuire, who is 6-for-26 (.231) over 11 Grapefruit League games, should be the primary backstop.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Masataka Yoshida - Expected to hit cleanupRed Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that he expects Yoshida to hit cleanup to open the 2023 season, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.

ImpactCora believes that the Red Sox lineup will feature Rafael Devers hitting second, Justin Turner third and Yoshida in the cleanup spot. The outfielder was signed to a five-year, $90 million contract out of Japan in December, and Boston will give him a prime opportunity to hit square in the middle of the lineup. With those two names ahead of him -- particularly Devers -- Yoshida should see plenty of RBI chances in 2023 if he can remain in the fourth spot in the lineup.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE