MARCH 16, 2021•CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Cincinnati Reds: From the trade block to the answerThe Cincinnati Reds have had a question at shortstop throughout the offseason. As Freddy Galvis departed via free agency, the Reds watched a...
Ohtani crushes no-doubt homerTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani has stolen the show for the Angels this spring and wowed yet again on Tuesday, crushing a two-run blast over the...
MARCH 16, 2021•MLB.COM
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF
Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this yearMARCH 16, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned off rosterMarsh (arm) was optioned to the minors Tuesday.
ImpactMarsh was always expected to open the season at the Triple-A level, and with an arm issue slowing him down throughout camp, he hasn't really had the chance to make an unlikely charge toward a roster spot. He should be a candidate for a midseason callup if he looks good in the minors to start the year.
MARCH 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Contract selectedGuerra's contract was selected by the Angels on Tuesday.
ImpactGuerra joined the Angels as a non-roster invitee in January and has evidently done enough to win a roster spot. He's struck out four, walked two and allowed two hits in 2.1 scoreless innings so far this spring.
MARCH 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Starting TuesdayUpton (illness) will bat fifth and play left field Tuesday against Cleveland.
ImpactUpton was scratched from the lineup Monday with an illness, but it evidently wasn't a particularly serious one. The veteran has gone 7-for-16 with three homers so far this spring and will look to stay hot Tuesday.
MARCH 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Getting MRIPena (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ImpactPena received an initial diagnosis of right hamstring tightness when he exited his outing in Monday's game against the Reds, but the Angels will send him for further tests to get a clearer idea on the severity of his injury. If Pena is determined to have suffered a hamstring strain, he could have a tough time gaining clearance for Opening Day.
MARCH 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE
