MARCH 21, 2022•DAILYNEWS.COM
Angels' Shohei Ohtani encouraged by first spring outing on the moundOhtani strikes out five and doesn’t walk any in his first outing of the spring, giving up one run in 2-1/3 innings. Catcher Max Stassi says...
Ohtani strikes out 5 in spring mound debut for Angels
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a solid spring training debut on the mound, striking out five batters over 2 1/3 innings for the Los Angeles AngelsMARCH 21, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals claim LHP Naughton off waivers from Angels
The St. Louis Cardinals claimed left-hander Packy Naughton off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on MondayMARCH 21, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patrick Weigel - Dispatched to MiLB campThe Mariners assigned Weigel to their minor-league camp Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
ImpactThough his resume includes four big-league relief appearances, Weigel never looked like a good bet to make the Mariners' Opening Day bullpen after signing with the team on a minor-league deal late in the offseason. His lack of a 40-man roster spot means that he'll have to impress at Triple-A Tacoma before warranting consideration for a possible promotion to the big club.
MARCH 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Andrew Albers - Finds work in SeattleAlbers agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Monday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
ImpactDrayer notes that Albers was present Monday at the organization's big-league camp, so he looks as though he'll have a chance to compete for a spot in the Opening Day rotation or in the bullpen as a long man. The 36-year-old lefty made five appearances (three starts) for Minnesota in 2021, turning in a 7.58 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 12:9 K:BB across 19 frames.
MARCH 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Cooper Criswell - Shut down with shoulder issueCriswell is dealing with shoulder inflammation and has been shut down, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
ImpactCriswell made his major-league debut last season, giving up three runs in 1.1 innings in his lone appearance. His delayed spring will likely take him out of the running for an Opening Day roster spot, though it didn't appear as if he was likely to win one even if healthy.
MARCH 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Brendon Davis - Tending to side injuryDavis isn't expected to be available for the next few days of big-league camp due to a side injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
ImpactThe Angels added Davis to the 40-man roster over the winter after he delivered a combined .922 OPS between stops at Triple-A Salt Lake and Double-A Rocket City in 2021. He was expected to compete for a utility role with the Angels in the spring, but the side issue could still hurt his chances of breaking camp with the big club even if it's only a short-term concern.
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