MARCH 11, 2024•KANSASCITY.COM
Why Royals' Lynch gave up No. 52 for Wacha (and what it says about each player)At spring training last week, Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch IV received a special gift from newcomer Michael Wacha.
Darell Hernaiz - Defensive improvement evidentHernaiz, who's hitting .240 with five RBI across 10 Cactus League games, is making a strong bid for an Opening Day spot with improved arm strength and footwork, Martin Gallegos of...
ImpactHernaiz came into spring camp needing to improve his overall infield defense, and he's been able to make significant progress over the last several weeks. Hernaiz has been splitting time between shortstop and third base, and although the former is his natural position, the latter may be his best path to an Opening Day roster spot. Hernaiz is also holding his own with the bat against big-league arms this spring, and he posted a remarkable .319/.384/.454 slash line and 13.4 percent strikeout rate across 131 games between Double-A Midland and Triple-A Las Vegas last season.
MARCH 11, 2024•ROTOWIRE
'Change in the culture': McArthur thriving in overhauled 'penMESA, Ariz. -- There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Royals this spring, much of which comes from the $288.7 million contract extensi...
MARCH 11, 2024•MLB.COM
How Butler is energizing the Athletics' rebuildMESA, Ariz. -- One year ago, Lawrence Butler made a splash at his first big league Spring Training with a calm yet boldly self-assured demea...
MARCH 10, 2024•MLB.COM
Royber Salinas - Sent to Triple-ASalinas was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
ImpactSalinas was able to appear in two contests with Oakland this spring, tossing four scoreless frames, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out five batters. He'll look to impress with the Aviators in order to earn another opportunity with the Athletics down the road.
MARCH 10, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Seth Brown - Not playing this weekendBrown, who was scratched from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Guardians due to back tightness, won't return to game action until Monday at the earliest, Martin Gallegos o...
ImpactThe Athletics are playing it safe with the slugging outfielder at this stage of spring. Gallegos notes Brown's injury isn't considered serious, but it is particularly ill-timed considering he's hitting .400 over his first six Cactus League games.
MARCH 10, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Nick Allen - Sees specialist FridayAllen (back) saw a specialist in Arizona on Friday and remains without a firm timetable for a return to game action, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe young shortstop last saw Cactus League action March 1 due to what has been described as a mild back strain. However, the issue has lingered enough for Allen to have to seek out a medical consultation. Allen received some treatment Friday, and the Athletics remain hopeful he'll be able to resume baseball activities Monday with a return to game action shortly thereafter.
MARCH 10, 2024•ROTOWIRE
