Mets' Edwin Díaz injured celebrating Puerto Rico's WBC win
New York Mets fans began the year dreaming about a World Series closed out by Edwin DíazMARCH 16, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rowan Wick - Likely to work in setup roleWith Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger viewed as the Cubs' top closing options, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Wick may have to settle for setup work.
ImpactWick was second on the team with nine saves last season, but with the veterans Fulmer and Boxberger coming over in the offseason, the former may have to settle for setup work. Wick has the ability to miss bats but he's been inconsistent during his MLB career, and if he's not seeing regular save opportunities, his fantasy value will be limited.
MARCH 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brandon Hughes - Out of closer mix?With Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger viewed as the Cubs' top closing options, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Hughes may have to settle for setup work.
ImpactFulmer and Boxberger both joined the team in the offseason and both have plenty of experience in big relief spots, so it makes sense that the Cubs view them as their top closing options. Hughes did pick up eight saves toward the end of last season, though he may also be Chicago's only left-handed reliever to start this year, so the team may use him at different points in games based on matchups. The 27-year-old may see his fantasy value diminish if he's not closing out contests, but he could have some appeal in leagues that count holds.
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Photos: The 2023-2024 Chicago CubsPortraits of the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2023.
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Kris Bryant - Good to go WednesdayBryant (back) will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.
ImpactThough he'll be eased back into the mix in a non-defensive role, Bryant appears to be good to go after back stiffness kept him out of the spring lineup Monday and Tuesday. Given that Bryant missed time with a back strain during his first season in Colorado, it's possible he serves as the team's DH for a few more days before he picks up a start in the corner outfield.
MARCH 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mets' Díaz hurts knee as Puerto Rico tops Dominicans in WBC
New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee while celebrating a win that sent Puerto Rico into the next round of the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Domin...MARCH 15, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cactus League report: Cubs' Julian Merryweather gets comfortable with new slider — and Leury García's hustle impresses White Sox manager Pedro GrifolJulian Merryweather hasn't had to worry about how his body feels this spring, allowing him to focus on pitching and securing a bullpen job w...
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