MARCH 31, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Veteran Rich Hill, youngster Nick Lodolo square off in Pirates-RedsThe Pittsburgh Pirates look to continue their recent dominance of a National League Central rival when they visit the Cincinnati Reds in the...
Nick Senzel - Likely to return to utility roleSenzel (toe) is expected to play a utility role when he returns from the injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactSenzel is likely to play both third base and the corner outfield spots when he begins a rehab assignment, and those are very likely the positions he'll play with the Reds, as well. The second pick of the 2016 MLB Draft has struggled to stay on the field thus far, and his career .240/.303/.360 slash shows that he hasn't been particularly effective when he has.
MARCH 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Robert Stephenson - Beginning rehab assignmentStephenson (elbow) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Indianapolis, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactStephenson was placed on the 15-day injured list on Opening Day, retroactive to March 27, after being slowed this spring by lingering right elbow soreness. But he is on track now to perhaps join the Pirates' bullpen as soon as he is first eligible for activation.
MARCH 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Bryan Reynolds - Money agreed to, but opt-out hurdleThe inclusion of an opt-out clause is the sticking point in contract extension negotiations between Reynolds and the Pirates, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe good news is the two sides have come to an agreement on the financial terms of a long-term deal with a package of about $106 million, Biertempfel says. Reynolds has expressed a willingness to back-load the contract and because he's also relented more than the club on the dollar ask, he wants the Pirates to include an opt-out clause. Pittsburgh has historically been opposed to including opt-outs in contracts, but it's possible they might make an exception here. Biertempfel intimates that the Pirates might like to have a deal in place prior to their home opener on April 7. Reynolds -- who is currently under team control through 2025 -- requested a trade back in December when negotiations fell apart, but it seems there's real momentum for a deal now if the two sides can overcome the opt-out hurdle.
MARCH 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nick Solak Designated by RedsInside the Rangers keeps up with MLB news as baseball throughout the 2023 regular season.
MARCH 31, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Analysis: Maturation, dominance of Oneil Cruz on display in Pirates' opening day win against RedsOneil Cruz hit a home run, walked twice and had several impressive at-bats during the Pirates’ victory against the Reds.
MARCH 31, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM
You can still get tickets to the Phillies sold-out home opener, but it will cost youFollowing a World Series run, the Phillies home opener against the Cincinnati Reds is sold out. You can still find tickets, but they won't c...
MARCH 31, 2023•DELAWAREONLINE.COM
