MARCH 28, 2021•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Yoan Moncada isn’t worried about trying to do too much offensively for the Chicago White Sox in Eloy Jimenez’s absence: ‘I think we all have to do our job’Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is slashing .333/.448/.583 with one home run and four RBIs in 18 Cactus League games.
Tosses scoreless frameDiaz allowed two hits and no walks while striking out one over one scoreless inning in Saturday's spring loss to the White Sox.
ImpactDiaz allowed three runs during his last outing, but he was able to keep the White Sox in check during the fourth inning Saturday. The right-hander has posted a 10.24 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over 9.2 relief innings this spring. Diaz has recorded nine saves across the past two seasons but should serve as a setup man and late reliever in lower-leverage situations to begin the 2021 campaign.
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Takes batting practiceGarcia (shoulder) took batting practice Sunday and continues to throw with no issues, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe 30-year-old was scratched from Saturday's Cactus League lineup with right shoulder soreness, but his continued participation in baseball activities indicates it's a minor issue. Garcia has a few days to rest up before Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Angeles.
MARCH 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Getting checkup for arm injuryWhite Sox manager Tony La Russa said Sunday that Burr is receiving evaluation for an arm injury, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe exact nature and extent of Burr's injury remains unknown, but the health setback likely takes the non-roster invitee out of the running for a spot in Chicago's Opening Day bullpen. Burr had already endured a rough spring training, posting an 11.88 ERA and 2.28 WHIP over 8.1 innings.
MARCH 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rockies: German Marquez named Opening Day starting pitcherThe Colorado Rockies have named German Marquez as the Opening Day starter when the Rockies kick off the 2021 season at Coors Field on April...
MARCH 28, 2021•ROXPILE.COM
Named Opening Day starterManager Bud Black named Marquez the starter for Opening Day against the Dodgers on Thursday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
ImpactIt's not much of a surprise the 26-year-old will start Opening Day for Colorado, but it's now been confirmed by the team. Marquez started 13 games for the Rockies in 2020 and posted a 3.75 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB across 81.2 innings.
MARCH 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
In mix for final roster spotHamilton and Nick Williams are competing for the 26th and final roster spot, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) injury created an opportunity for Hamilton and Williams, each of whom started Saturday's game. Hamilton, who stole his third base in 10 games since joining the White Sox, brings a speed element that could be useful for situational baseball, but it's likely the spot will eventually be filled when Adam Engel (hamstring) returns within the first two weeks of the regular season.
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