MARCH 18, 2021•MLB.COM
Marlins reward Alcantara with Opening nodJUPITER, Fla. -- With exactly two weeks until the 2021 season begins, the Marlins on Thursday announced Sandy Alcantara as their Opening Day...
Carrasco strains hamstring during drillsCarlos Carrasco’s efforts to be healthy enough for Opening Day hit a significant snag on Thursday, when he strained his right hamstring duri...
MARCH 18, 2021•MLB.COM
Mets’ Carrasco strains hamstring, likely to miss openerNew Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco strained his right hamstring during conditioning after throwing batting practice Thursday and seems certain to miss the start of the season.
MARCH 18, 2021•WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Mets' Carrasco strains hamstring, likely to miss opener
New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco strained his right hamstring during conditioning after throwing batting practice and seems certain to miss the start of the seasonMARCH 18, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clear path to rotation spotLucchesi is expected to open the year in the rotation after Carlos Carrasco suffered a hamstring strain Thursday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
ImpactCarrasco had been progressing cautiously as he dealt with elbow soreness, so Lucchesi already had a decent shot to make at least a start or two. Carrasco threw a successful simulated game Thursday and seemed to be getting over his elbow issues but then promptly strained his hamstring during conditioning work. It's not clear how much time he's expected to miss, but given where he was in his spring buildup it would be quite a stretch for him to be ready to take his first few turns in the rotation. Lucchesi and David Peterson should now both open the year as starters, though it's possible Jordan Yamamoto beats one of them out.
MARCH 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Injures hamstring in workoutCarrasco strained his right hamstring while doing conditioning work following Thursday's bullpen session, according to SNY's game broadcast.
ImpactThe team hasn't yet announced any further details about the injury, which came after a successful live bullpen session in the morning for Carrasco, who had been dealing with soreness in his right elbow. He's headed for an MRI, but regardless of his test results, it's now highly probable that Carrasco won't be ready for Opening Day, creating a temporary opening in the Mets' rotation.
MARCH 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Named Opening Day starterAlcantara has been named the Opening Day starter for the Marlins, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ImpactAlcantara struck out nine batters during Wednesday's spring game, and he'll now start the team's April 1 matchup against the Rays. The right-hander has allowed two unearned runs on seven hits and eight walks while striking out 19 over 12.2 innings across four spring starts.
MARCH 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
