MARCH 19, 2023•FREEP.COM
Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez sharp in WBC return, but Washington Nationals win, 2-1Eduardo Rodriguez threw 4⅔ scoreless innings for the Detroit Tigers, but the bullpen allowed two runs in the 9th in a 2-1 loss to Washington...
Spencer Torkelson - Starting to heat upTorkelson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
ImpactTorkelson got off to a 3-for-18 start at the plate in spring training. Since then, however, he's gone 7-for-19 with two doubles, and Saturday's home run was his first in Grapefruit League action. Torkelson struggled as a rookie in 2022, but the talent is there for him to take a big step forward in his second MLB season, and he seems to be building some momentum as the team approaches Opening Day.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tyler Alexander - Has another rough outingAlexander, who allowed three runs across one inning in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, has a 7.04 ERA this spring.
ImpactAlexander has been scored upon in only two of his five outings this spring, though he allowed three runs in each of those games, which has bloated his ERA. The lefty should still settle into a familiar swing role for the Tigers in 2023 after logging 101 innings last year. Alexander doesn't have a ton of fantasy value in relief, though he could be an occasional streamer if he makes some starts.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Beau Brieske - Struggling this springBrieske, who allowed two runs across two innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, has a 9.35 ERA this spring.
ImpactBrieske has allowed nine earned runs across 8.2 innings this spring, and home runs have been an issue, as he's allowed four of them so far. The righty had a decent 4.19 ERA across 15 starts for the Tigers as a rookie last year, though he's ticketed for a long-relief role this season. He'll be off the fantasy radar unless he picks up some starts down the road, and he'll need to pitch better than he has this spring to be effective.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Taylor Motter - Candidate to making opening rosterMotter is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster for the Cardinals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ImpactMotter was signed to a minor-league contract in November, and the 33-year-old has impressed in the Grapefruit League with an .810 OPS, three homers and a pair of steals over 17 games. He's also capable of playing in the infield and outfield, so he brings versatility at the end of the St. Louis bench if he does make the roster. Motter will need to be added to the 40-man roster in order to be called up to the Cardinals, but he has at least earned a look from his play in Florida.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
Lars Nootbaar’s imaginary pepper-grinder was the talk of World Baseball Classic games in Japan, but the fun-loving gesture by the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder does not appear wel...MARCH 19, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adam Wainwright - Starting against Cuba on SundayWainwright will start Sunday's semifinal game for Team USA against Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
ImpactWainwright started the first game of the WBC for Team USA against Great Britain, and allowed one run over his four innings of work. A victory for USA would see the team advance to the finals of the tournament for the second straight appearance, with the winner facing the victor of the semifinal game between Mexico and Japan.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
