MARCH 26, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Keston Hiura Could Be Intriguing Option For Mets to ConsiderThe former top prospect was informed by the Milwaukee Brewers that he will not be on their Opening Day roster.
Kirby Snead - Lands on 60-day ILSnead (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday.
ImpactSnead was shut down from throwing in early March due to a left shoulder strain, and he'll be sidelined for at least the first two months of the season. The 28-year-old received his first substantial run in the big leagues last year and had a 5.84 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 35:22 K:BB over 44.2 innings.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Austin Pruitt - Opening season in minorsPruitt will report to Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the 2023 season, Ben Ross of MLB.com reports.
ImpactPruitt re-signed with Oakland in January on a minor-league deal that included an invitation to MLB spring training, but he never made a serious push for a spot on the Opening Day roster after making just four relief appearances in Cactus League play before experiencing back tightness following his most recent outing March 18. The right-hander checked out fine following a bullpen session Saturday, so he at least looks like he'll be ready to go when Las Vegas begins its season March 31.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Drew Rucinski - IL stint incomingOakland manager Mark Kotsay said Sunday that Rucinski (hamstring) will begin the season on the injured list, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactRucinski's hamstring tightened up late during spring training and won't be available for the A's to open the campaign. The 34-year-old was recently throwing on flat ground and will need to resume mound work before there's any firm timetable for his return.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Aledmys Díaz - Will start at short versus rightiesAthletics manager Mark Kotsay said Sunday that Diaz will likely start at shortstop against right-handed pitching to begin the season, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle r...
ImpactMeanwhile, Nick Allen is expected to enter the lineup at shortstop versus southpaws, though Diaz's right-handedness and defensive versatility should be enough for him to see his fair share of playing time against lefties as well. Signed to a two-year, $14.5 million contract this winter, Diaz looks as though he'll be in line for a near-everyday role, given that he's one of the few Oakland hitters who has had a modicum of success at the highest level. Allen is the better defensive option at shortstop, but Diaz's clearer path to regular playing time and stronger track record at the dish makes him the superior fantasy option.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nick Allen - Will platoon at shortstopAthletics manager Mark Kotsay announced that Allen will form the short side of a platoon at shortstop with Aledmys Diaz to begin the season, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chro...
ImpactAllen will be in the lineup against left-handed pitching, while Diaz will see the bulk of the playing time against righties. Though he's enjoyed a solid spring training with a .310/.432/.448 slash line over 13 games, Allen posted a meager .547 OPS in his 326 plate appearances with Oakland in 2022. Allen's plus defense gives him a chance to be a strong option up the middle, but he may not present enough upside at the plate to emerge as a major fantasy contributor.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Luis Urías - Draws back into lineupUrias (head) will start at third base and bat fifth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.
ImpactUrias had been out of action the past two days after he experienced a bout of dizziness, but he was never diagnosed with a concussion and looks like he'll be good to go after a brief respite. Though he'll be making his first start of the spring at third base, Urias is projected to see most of his action at the keystone in 2023 after seeing five of his six Cactus League starts to date at that position.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
