Rangers' Langford and Brewers' Chourio to open season in majors. Orioles send Holliday to minors
Texas’ Wyatt Langford and Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio will open the season in the majorsMARCH 22•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Verlander - Slated for more live BPVerlander (shoulder) will throw another live batting practice session at Minute Maid Park on Monday or Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
ImpactVerlander threw a 20-pitch live BP -- his first of the spring -- on Wednesday and came away encouraged by how things went. He will travel back with the Astros to Houston on Sunday when camp breaks before facing hitters again early next week and likely upping his pitch count. Verlander is set to open the season on the injured list but seemingly could be back before the end of April if all goes well.
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Q&A: Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. on MLBPA power struggle, Tony Clark's future"I absolutely have faith in Tony Clark," said McCullers, an executive subcommittee member, noting he didn't see a role for Harry Marino.
MARCH 21•THEATHLETIC.COM
Sonny Gray - Could make start on first road tripGray (hamstring) could make his season debut during the Cardinals' March 28-April 3 road trip, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
ImpactGray will pitch two innings in a minor-league game Friday and the Cards could have a better idea as to a potential timetable for the right-hander after that. While his hamstring injury will prevent him from being ready Opening Day, Gray could avoid a stint on the injured list and make a start within the first week.
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Justin Verlander - Won't pitch in spring gamesManager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander won't pitch in the Astros' remaining four Grapefruit League games nor the team's two exhibitions leading up to Opening Day, Chandler...
ImpactVerlander seems to be making progress in his recovery from the right shoulder injury that has kept him from pitching in a game at any point this spring, as Espada noted that the nine-time All-Star responded well after throwing 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Wednesday. He'll most likely throw another live BP or two before the spring comes to a close before he heads out on a minor-league rehab assignment to build up his innings. Verlander will open the season on the Astros' 15-day injured list, but assuming he experiences no snags during his rehab assignment, he could be ready to slot into the Houston rotation before the end of April.
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