MARCH 28, 2023•SUNTIMES.COM
Cubs prospect injuries: Updates on Ed Howard, Alexander Canario, Nazier Mule, James TriantosBase running is the next hurdle for Howard to clear.
Luis Torrens - Selected to CHC rosterTorrens had his contract selected from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ImpactThe 26-year-old will open the 2023 regular season as the third catcher for the Cubs, behind the platoon of Tucker Barnhart and Yan Gomes. Torrens batted just .225/.283/.298 over 166 major-league plate appearances last year with the Mariners, who non-tendered him in November.
MARCH 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Paul Sullivan: Nico Hoerner's 3-year, $35 million extension was a small step forward in Cubs' futureCHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs signed second baseman Nico Hoener to a three-year, $35 million extension, according to multiple reports — a small...
MARCH 28, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Opening Day FAQ: White Sox vs. AstrosHOUSTON -- The Astros will try to keep their Opening Day unbeaten streak when they open the 2023 season against the White Sox on Thursday ni...
MARCH 28, 2023•MLB.COM
Yoán Moncada - Status TBD after workoutMoncada's (back) status for Opening Day will be determined after he goes through a workout with the White Sox on Wednesday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
ImpactMoncada exited Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rockies due to lower back stiffness. He's been steadily improving since then and the feeling is that he should be ready for Opening Day, but he'll need to pass a final test Wednesday. If Moncada isn't ready, Jake Burger and/or Hanser Alberto could get a look at third base.
MARCH 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Our favorite American League win total predictionsFade the Astros and Orioles but bet on the White Sox to have a strong bounce-back season.
MARCH 28, 2023•INQUIRER.COM
Colson Montgomery - Out until late AprilMontgomery (oblique) isn't expected to make his minor-league season debut until late April, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
ImpactMontgomery will stay back in extended spring training for a couple weeks while continuing to rehab a strained oblique. The top prospect ended last season at Double-A Birmingham and could head back there once healthy.
MARCH 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
