ImpactManager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Castro was "ailing," but he'll return to game action a few days later. He'll start behind the dish and bat sixth against St. Louis.
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Jason Castro - Back in action SaturdayCastro (undisclosed) is starting Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Joey Wendle - Raking this springWendle got the start at shortstop and hit leadoff in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, going 1-for-3 to improve his spring line to .346/.393/.385.
ImpactAcquired from the Rays in the offseason, the veteran utility player will likely spend most of his time this season at third base for the Marlins. Wendle launched a career-high 11 homers in 2021, but his main fantasy appeal comes from his ability to make contact (.274 career hitter) and swipe some bases (42 steals in 57 attempts over 436 MLB games.
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Jesus Luzardo - Wraps up impressive springLuzardo gave up one run on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out three.
ImpactJose Altuve took him deep to lead off the bottom of the first inning, but after that Luzardo shut down a Houston lineup that most featured Opening Day starters. It was the first run the young southpaw had allowed this spring, and he heads into the regular season having posted a 0.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through 11.2 innings in Grapefruit League play. Luzardo is now on the third organization since being drafted in 2016, but he might finally be ready to deliver on the promise he's showed in the minors.
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Framber Valdez - Pitching in minor-league gameValdez, who was scheduled to pitch in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, will now pitch in a minor-league game on the back fields, Chandler Rome of the Housto...
ImpactDue to the threat of inclement weather Saturday, the Astros will alter Valdez's pitching plans to make sure that he's able to get some work in. The southpaw has been named the starter for Thursday's Opening Day matchup against the Angels, so Saturday's outing should serve as a final tune-up ahead of the regular season. Brandon Bielak will now serve as the starter in Saturday's Grapefruit League game.
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Can Chas McCormick hold onto center-field job in Houston?
Chas McCormick and Jose Siri both have a chance to start in center field for Houston come Opening Day.APRIL 1, 2022
Yankees ask entire 2nd Circuit to keep Manfred letter sealed
The New York Yankees have asked all 13 judges of the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reverse a three-judge panel’s decision to unseal a letter from baseball Commissioner Rob M...APRIL 1, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros 2, Marlins 1
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