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Kyle Hendricks - Feels great after sim gameHendricks (shoulder) threw 36 pitches over two innings of a simulated outing before Monday's game against the Athletics and felt great afterwards, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Tim...

ImpactHendricks continues to make positive progress from the shoulder strain that has sidelined him to begin the 2023 season. The next step for the right-hander could be a rehab assignment in hopes of him being part of the Cubs' rotation by the end of April or early in May.

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Eric Hosmer - Not starting MondayHosmer is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

ImpactHosmer will get a night off for the second time in four games against southpaw Kyle Muller. Trey Mancini will get the start at first base in his absence with Patrick Wisdom operating at designated hitter.

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Will Smith - Hoping to return ThursdaySmith (concussion) went through a full workout Monday and told reporters that he's hoping to be able to return Thursday against the Cubs, but he doesn't want to rush back, Juan Tor...

ImpactSmith was placed on the 7-day injured list before Sunday's game, and he told reporters it's the first time that he's ever received a concussion. There's a good chance that the backstop is back before the end of the week, but the Dodgers will understandably take every necessary precaution before Smith is starting games behind the plate.

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Nico Hoerner stealing the show for CubsThis story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...

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Austin Wynns - Making season debut vs. MetsWynns is catching and hitting ninth for Monday's game against the Mets, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

ImpactWynns will be making his season debut with the Dodgers after signing with the club shortly after Will Smith was placed on the concussion injured list. Austin Barnes will begin the contest on the bench.

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James Outman - Sitting Monday against MetsOutman is not in the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the Mets, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

ImpactOutman will be on the bench with southpaw David Peterson on the mound for the Mets on Monday. Trayce Thompson gets the start in center and will hit seventh.

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Justin Bruihl - Recalled from OKCThe Dodgers recalled Bruihl from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

ImpactBruihl will take the place of Andre Jackson on the roster and operate in the middle innings. The right-hander held his own in 2022 over 24 appearances with a 3.80 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 23.2 innings.

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