ImpactSlegers has been hampered by the back issue for much of the spring and has thrown only 2.1 Cactus League innings. It appears highly unlikely that he'll be able to be game-ready by Opening Day.
MARCH 23, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Won't be ready by Opening DaySlegers is still experiencing back spasms and is expected to open the season on the injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Slowed down againBard continued to experience hip soreness Monday after throwing from 120 feet Sunday, and his throwing program has consequently been slowed down, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports...
ImpactBard has been struggling with hip soreness for much of the spring and has thrown only 1.1 Cactus League innings. He isn't expected to be ready to pitch by Opening Day, though an exact timetable for his return has yet to be announced.
MARCH 23, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Likely to make Opening Day rosterRengifo is expected to break camp with the Angels now that Franklin Barreto has been shut down 4-6 weeks due to elbow inflammation, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register repo...
ImpactRengifo and Barreto had been battling this spring for one of the team's final roster spots, so the latter's injury likely means that Rengifo will make the cut as a reserve middle infielder. The 24-year-old has been doing his part to earn the role in Cactus League play, slashing .292/.419/.458 with a home run, seven RBI and two stolen bases.
MARCH 23, 2021•ROTOWIRE
RHP Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago CubsChicago Cubs manager David Ross selected Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day last year, and it worked out quite well.
MARCH 23, 2021•OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
RHP Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago CubsChicago Cubs manager David Ross selected Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day last year, and it worked out quite well.
MARCH 23, 2021•THESTAR.COM
Ross makes it official: Hendricks earns openerCubs manager David Ross did not even let the reporter finish the question. Ross has been asked about the Opening Day starter assignment mult...
MARCH 23, 2021•MLB.COM
