MARCH 16, 2023•CINCINNATI.COM
The EnquirerConnor Overton felt 'ten times better' against the Cubs than he had this spring.
Better approach crafting better results for KC hittersSURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals’ 4-3 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday afternoon at Surprise Stadium bucked the trend we’ve seen all spring fro...
MARCH 15, 2023•MLB.COM
Jackson Kowar - Role is undecidedKowar's role moving forward has yet to be determined by the Royals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ImpactKowar was part of the Royals' camp cuts Wednesday and the team is still deciding whether to deploy him as a starter or reliever. The first-round pick will stay stretched out this spring, but it's possible the organization ultimately determines his best bet to help down the line is as a reliever. Kowar, 26, has struggled in both roles in the majors so far with a 9.16 ERA as a reliever and an even-uglier 11.85 mark as a starter.
MARCH 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Aroldis Chapman - Next appearance ThursdayChapman had his next scheduled Cactus League appearance pushed from Wednesday to Thursday due to wet conditions, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ImpactRainstorms blew threw Arizona on Wednesday afternoon and the Royals didn't want to risk an on-field mishap with their new high-leverage reliever. Chapman, signed to a one-year, $3.75 million contract in January, has recorded eight strikeouts through four innings this spring.
MARCH 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Bucs' Keller gets opening day nod - and a bottle of bubbly
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton handed Mitch Keller the opening day assignment and a celebratory bottle of bubblyMARCH 15, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniel Duarte - Reassigned to minor-league campDuarte was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Reds on Wednesday.
ImpactDuarte has spun five scoreless innings this spring but is no longer in the running for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. He'll look to keep it going at Triple-A Louisville in hopes of earning an opportunity down the line.
MARCH 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tayron Guerrero - Reassigned to minor-league campGuerrero was reassigned Wednesday to the minor-league side of Reds camp.
ImpactGuerrero, 32, joined the Reds on a minor-league contract in January after a solid showing last season in Japan. He had surrendered nine earned runs through six innings this spring in the Cactus League.
MARCH 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
