MARCH 23, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mets Owner Steve Cohen Talks Edwin Diaz Replacement PlanMets owner Steve Cohen discussed the replacement plan for injured closer Edwin Diaz.
Ex-New York Mets Bust Officially Retires From BaseballThis ex-Mets bust is officially calling it quits on his career.
MARCH 23, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brandon Nimmo - Plays minor-league game ThursdayNimmo (ankle/knee) got five plate appearances Thursday in a minor-league game, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
ImpactHe hit a triple and ran it out with no issues, per Healey. Nimmo has been slowed over the last week or so by low-grade sprains in both his right ankle and right knee, but he is slated to return to Grapefruit League action this weekend and seems like a good bet to be ready for Opening Day.
MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Bryan Garcia - Reassigned to minors campGarcia was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactGarcia has allowed just two runs over 12.1 innings this spring but still finds himself on the outside looking in for a roster spot. It's not clear whether the 27-year-old will be used as a starter or reliever -- or both -- at Triple-A Sugar Land.
MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Phils' Hoskins tears knee, expected to miss significant time
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins needs surgery for a torn ACL after injuring his left knee while fielding a grounder in a spring training game and is expected to mi...MARCH 23, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yordan Alvarez - In LF for spring debut ThursdayAlvarez (hand) is in left field and batting leadoff for the Astros in Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Nationals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactIt will be the spring debut for Alvarez, who has been slowed by nagging soreness in his left hand. He's in the leadoff spot presumably in hopes that he can get in an extra plate appearance before calling it a day. Alvarez is working with a tight window to knock the rust off, but the expectation is that he'll be ready for Opening Day.
MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Hoskins' knee torn; Wainwright, Iglesias out as openers near
A trio of NL pennant hopefuls are suddenly dealing with injuries to some pretty important playersMARCH 23, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
