MARCH 6, 2021•MLB.COM
Notes: Fried's return; Soroka's recoveryMax Fried received the negative COVID-19 test results he needs to return to the Braves' Spring Training complex. Braves manager Brian Snitke...
Twins, Byron Buxton have engaged in contract talks, outfielder confirmsFORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins have engaged Byron Buxton’s representation about a contract extension in recent days, the speedy center fielde...
MARCH 6, 2021•TWINCITIES.COM
Saturday's game canceledMorton will no longer pitch in Saturday's spring game against the Rays after the game was canceled due to inclement weather, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ImpactMorton was slated to make his spring debut Saturday, but his start will be pushed back due to rain. It's not yet clear when the 37-year-old will make his first Grapefruit League appearance in 2021.
MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Out due to COVID-19 protocolsAtlanta manager Brian Snitker said Saturday that Newcomb will be away from the team after a potential exposure to somebody with COVID-19, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
ImpactNewcomb hasn't tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be away from camp as a precautionary measure to prevent potential exposure within the clubhouse. It's not yet clear when he'll be cleared to return, but he should still have plenty of time to prepare for the start of the regular season if he continues to test negative.
MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Cleared to returnFried (not injury related) was cleared to return to camp Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
ImpactFried was away from the team for several days after a "potential exposure" to somebody infected with COVID-19. However, he tested negative several times and will now be able to rejoin the team for workouts. The southpaw will likely complete at least one side session prior to making his spring debut, but he's expected to be ready for Opening Day.
MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Twins could end up playing in WisconsinFor all of the focus that had been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays and their home issues, the Minnesota Twins appear to be in a similar situ...
MARCH 6, 2021•CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Hot start this springGarlick is 2-for-8 with two home runs in four spring training games.
ImpactGarlick is competing for a final spot in the outfield. He's a long shot, but the Twins may need a right-handed bat on the bench with so many left-handed hitting outfielders (Alex Kirilloff, Jake Cave, Luis Arraez and Max Kepler) on the roster. He would also need to go through waivers if sent to Triple-A, so a strong spring could win him a reserve role with another major-league team.
MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
