MARCH 15, 2021•MLB.COM
Two-way vs. two-way ends with 2 Ohtani HRsA showdown between a pair of two-way players tipped in favor of Shohei Ohtani, who slugged two solo homers during the Angels’ game with the...
Padres aren’t about to put limits on baseball’s greatest playerThere are franchises out there that wouldn't be too thrilled watching their franchise player, fresh off a 13-year, $340 million contract ext...
MARCH 15, 2021•FRIARSONBASE.COM
Ready to pitch TuesdayMiley (hamstring) threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday and will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactMiley left his previous start with a left hamstring injury, but he said he wasn't concerned and that his removal was purely precautionary. That optimism seems accurate, as he'll remain on schedule Tuesday and should be set to take his place near the back of the Opening Day rotation.
MARCH 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Expected to pitch MondayEspinoza (finger) is listed among the Padres' available relievers for Monday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ImpactIf Espinoza is in fact summoned from the bullpen once starter Blake Snell exits the game, it would mark the 23-year-old's first appearance in affiliated ball since September 2016. Espinosa has endured myriad arm issues over the four seasons that followed, including a pair of Tommy John surgeries. Though he made a full recovery from the second elbow reconstruction procedure ahead of spring training, his integration into the Padres' pitching schedule was delayed due to a blister on his right hand. He's since overcome that minor concern, so he'll finally be able to make his long-awaited return to the mound. Due to the extensive time he's missed along with the fact that he has yet to pitch above the Low-A level, Espinoza is expected to be assigned to the Padres' minor-league camp in the coming days.
MARCH 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Multi-week absence on tapReds manager David Bell said Monday that Akiyama (hamstring) will be sidelined for "a few weeks," C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
ImpactBell's comments essentially confirm that Akiyama will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, opening up an opportunity for another player to break camp with Cincinnati as the team's fourth outfielder. Akiyama's injury should also further solidify Nick Senzel as the Reds' everyday center fielder, as the lefty-hitting Akiyama was considered a threat to steal work from him versus right-handed pitching.
MARCH 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Padres: Victor Caratini just became a whole lot more importantWhen the San Diego Padres pulled off the trade for 2020 NL Cy Young runner-up Yu Darvish, the fact that backup catcher Victor Caratini also...
MARCH 15, 2021•FRIARSONBASE.COM
Missing another game MondayTatis is out of the Padres' lineup for the second straight day Monday.
ImpactTatis also missed Sunday's Cactus League game against Cincinnati. According to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune, the star shortstop's absence is partly tied to his recent bout with the flu and partly due to his dive to the plate Saturday while scoring on a sacrifice fly. Sanders also notes that Tatis would be playing if the regular season was underway, and there hasn't been any mention of the 22-year-old being diagnosed with an injury. Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune notes that Tatis will go through a light workout Monday but isn't certain to take any swings.
MARCH 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
