Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox - News - March 05, 2021

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Making strong early impressionHaggerty, competing for a utility role on the Opening Day roster, went 2-for-2 with a triple and a stolen base in a Cactus League tie with the White Sox on Friday.

ImpactHaggerty pulled his spring average up to .375 (3-for-8) with Friday's impressive showing, as the 26-year-old has gotten his bid for a roster spot off to a good start. Haggerty's considerable defensive flexibility -- he's played every position except pitcher, catcher and first base in a professional career that dates back to 2015 -- already gives him a strong chance at sticking, and his early spring work with the bat following a solid .260/.315/.400 line across 54 big-league plate appearances last season only strengthens his case for the time being.

MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Homers in sim game FridayLong (lower leg) faced Rafael Montero in a simulated game Friday and hit a home run off a fastball, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

ImpactIt's another step in the right direction for the recovering second baseman, who's been brought along slowly this spring while acclimating his leg to the workload required at the keystone. Long still doesn't have a definitive date for his Cactus League debut, and he faces serious competition for playing time from the versatile Dylan Moore.

MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Faces live hitters FridayMontero, who was a late arrival to spring training due to a visa issue, faced Luis Torrens (finger) and Shed Long (lower leg) in a simulated game Friday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com r...

ImpactThe session marked Montero's first against live hitters since his arrival. The hard-throwing right-hander, who's projected for the full-time closer role after going 8-for-8 in save chances with the Rangers a season ago, is slated to make his Cactus League debut in coming days.

MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Impresses in MLB returnFlexen, who pitched in the Korea Baseball Organization in 2020, impressed manager Scott Servais with his two-inning Cactus League debut against the White Sox on Friday, Daniel Kram...

ImpactThe Mariners took a two-year, $4.75 million flyer on Flexen after he looked like a drastically improved pitcher with the Doosan Bears last season, and the right-hander seemingly carried over a lot of the positives into his first time facing MLB hitters since 2019. Flexen impressively got through the potent trio of Tim Anderson, Luis Robert and Jose Abreu in the first inning, and after allowing the first three hitters in the second to reach safely, he retired Adam Eaton, Danny Mendrick and Seby Zavala. on strikeouts to finish off his outing. Flexen flashed an impressive pitch repertoire as well, complementing a sweeping curveball with a low-90s fastball and a cutter-changeup combination.

MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians lose to White Sox, 7-0; held to three singles in 7 inningsThe Indians were shut out for the first time this spring as the White Sox scored early and often at Goodyear Ballpark.

MARCH 6, 2021•CLEVELAND.COM

Could return in a weekKelenic (knee) said Saturday that he hopes to return to game action in a week, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

ImpactKelenic tweaked his knee coming out of the batter's box in Friday's spring game against the White Sox and was diagnosed with a Grade 2 adductor muscle strain to his left knee Saturday. General manager Jerry Dipoto didn't sound concerned about his long-term outlook, and Kelenic echoed his optimism following his diagnosis. "I'll be back in seven days," Kelenic said. "That's my goal. I don't think it's anything serious." The 21-year-old will continue to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster once he's healthy enough to return, but his absence could slightly hinder his chances of beginning the season in the majors.

MARCH 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Arizona lifts capacity limits; 19% vaccinatedFILE - In this Sept. 30, 2020, file photo, cutouts are seated at Oakland Coliseum as Chicago White Sox's Dallas Keuchel, center, pitches to...

MARCH 6, 2021•TUCSON.COM

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