MARCH 20, 2021•CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Cleveland Indians ownership claims they could not build around Francisco LindorEven before he was traded to the Mets, it was clear that Francisco Lindor was going to be expensive to retain. The Cleveland Indians had beg...
Wins roster spotCron's contract was selected by the Rockies on Saturday.
ImpactCron joined the Rockies on merely a minor-league deal this winter, but he always seemed likely to win the starting job at first base given the team's uninspiring alternatives. He needed to prove his health following August knee surgery, and he's done that this spring, hitting .324/.343/.618 through 12 games. Cron has averaged 27.4 homers per 600 plate appearances thus far in his career and could certainly surpass that mark this season with an everyday role in the league's most hitter-friendly park.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Placed on 60-day injured listLambert (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday.
ImpactLambert's placement on the 60-day injured list is simply procedural, as the right-hander is expected to miss most of the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2020. However, Lambert remains on track in his rehab process and could return to game action late in the 2021 campaign.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Contract selected by RockiesOwings' contract was selected by the Rockies on Saturday.
ImpactOwings served as a non-roster invitee this spring, but he'll now be added to Colorado's 40-man roster ahead of the regular season. The 29-year-old has slashed .292/.357/.940 with one home run, three RBI and three stolen bases over 24 at-bats during Cactus League play and should serve as a utility player for the Rockies to begin the year.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineupChang (neck) is starting Saturday's spring game against the White Sox.
ImpactChang was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to neck soreness, but he'll be back in action Saturday after a brief absence. Barring any setbacks, Chang has a good chance of securing a bench role on the major-league roster to begin the regular season.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Starting SaturdayLuplow (ankle) is starting Saturday's spring game against the White Sox.
ImpactLuplow will make his Cactus League debut Saturday after being slowed by a sprained ankle early in spring training. He'll now have just under two weeks to build up in time for Opening Day. Luplow is batting second and playing left field against the White Sox.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
On Jordan Luplow’s return and 5 other things about Cleveland Indians in spring trainingRight-hander Nick Sandlin was told he won't make the Indians' opening day roster, but manager Terry Francona doesn't think he's far away.
MARCH 20, 2021•CLEVELAND.COM
