Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs - News - March 23, 2022

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Manuel Rodríguez - Likely to make debut ThursdayRodriguez (shoulder) is listed among the Cubs' relievers scheduled to pitch in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Angels, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

ImpactRodriguez was sidelined with right shoulder inflammation to close out the 2021 season, but his inclusion on the pitching schedule Thursday implies that he'll be good to go for the start of the 2022 campaign. Before getting hurt, Rodriguez didn't distinguish himself while working out of the Cubs bullpen, as he gave up 12 earned runs on 18 hits and 12 walks over 17.2 innings. Rodriguez still has a minor-league option remaining, so he could find himself at Triple-A Iowa once big-league camp wraps up.

MARCH 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

David Bote - Playing catch againBote (shoulder) was spotted playing catch at big-league camp Thursday, Scott Changnon of Marquee Sports Network reports.

ImpactThe activity marks another small step forward in the recovery process for Bote, who is working his way back from November surgery on his left shoulder. After being placed on the 60-day injured list last weekend, Bote will be sidelined for at least the first two months of the season. Once healthy, Bote will likely fill a utility role for the Cubs.

MARCH 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

D-backs agree on 1-year deal with RHP Zach Davies

Right-handed pitcher Zach Davies has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that includes a mutual option for the 2023 season

MARCH 24, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Free agent frenzy sends familiar faces to new places in MLB

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MARCH 24, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frank Schwindel - Resumes hitting in cageSchwindel (back) said Thursday that he's feeling good and has resumed hitting in the cage, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

ImpactSchwindel wasn't in Wednesday's Cactus League lineup due to back tightness, but he said that his absence was a precautionary measure. The 29-year-old is hopeful that he'll be back in action by Saturday but also said that the team will likely exercise caution to prevent a more serious issue.

MARCH 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Stephen Piscotty - Receives cortisone shotPiscotty received a cortisone shot in his ailing left shoulder and will return to baseball activities over the next few days, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

ImpactThe veteran outfielder consulted with Dr. Vernon B. Williams in Los Angeles over the first two days of the week, and the shot was apparently arrived upon as the best course of action for the moment. How Piscotty's shoulder responds to his return to baseball activities will help bring a potential Cactus League debut date into clearer focus.

MARCH 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Is winning the offseason worth it? Depends on the year

It has been 13 years since the big-spending New York Yankees “bought” their 27th World Series championship with free agents CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira

MARCH 24, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

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