APRIL 27, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers News: Return Timelines Set for Will Smith, Miguel Rojas Off Injured ListWe finally have some clarity on the injuries.
Max Kranick - Throwing off flat groundPirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said April 19 that Kranick (elbow) has been cleared to play catch four times per week at a distance of 125 feet, MLB.com reports.
ImpactKranick, who is recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last June, looks like he could be ready to begin throwing bullpen sessions at some point in May. The 25-year-old right-hander looks like he has a chance to return from the 60-day injured list this season, though likely not until August or September.
APRIL 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
With Reynolds here for long haul, which Bucs could be next?This story was excerpted from Justice delos Santos' Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get i...
APRIL 26, 2023•MLB.COM
Will Smith - Won't return until SaturdayDodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Smith (concussion) won't be activated from the 7-day injured list until at least Saturday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
ImpactThe Dodgers had previously considered activating Smith for Friday's series opener versus the Cardinals, but the 28-year-old backstop looks like he'll get at least a few more days to recover from the concussion before returning to action. The worst of the brain injury appears to be behind Smith at this point; he said he hasn't been experiencing any headaches since last Friday, and he's been able to do agility work, take batting practice and catch bullpen sessions within the past few days. He'll get some more live at-bats when the Dodgers return to Los Angeles on Friday, and if all goes well, Smith should be back in the lineup before the weekend comes to a close.
APRIL 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Where Will Michael Busch Play While Up With the Dodgers?He’s at third for his first career start in the field.
APRIL 26, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Canaan Smith-Njigba sent down, Cody Bolton arrives from Indy amid flurry of Pirates roster movesThe Pirates on Wednesday optioned Canaan Smith-Njigba to Triple-A Indianapolis and selected Cody Bolton, among a couple roster moves.
APRIL 26, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Austin Hedges - Not in lineup WednesdayHedges is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.
ImpactJason Delay will catch and bat ninth. Hedges has slashed just .188/.257/.219 through 38 plate appearances this season and could maybe begin losing his hold on the bulk of starts behind the plate in Pittsburgh.
APRIL 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
