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Excelling in springSadler, who recorded four strikeouts and issued one walk over 1.2 scoreless, hitless innings against the Royals on Tuesday, has an unblemished ERA and 9:1 K:BB over the 4.2 innings...

ImpactThe right-hander's numbers underscore the extent of his dominance thus far this spring following a serviceable stint with the Mariners last season after he was claimed off waivers from the Cubs. Sadler posted a 1-2 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 12:4 K:BB and one hold over 10 innings (seven appearances), and he appears to be on his way to securing an Opening Day roster spot that would enable to him to reprise his 2020 middle-relief role.

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Bounces back in third turnSheffield fired four scoreless innings in a Cactus League win over the Royals on Tuesday, allowing two hits and two walks while recording six strikeouts.

ImpactThe talented southpaw showed some grit while bouncing back from a forgettable outing against the Rangers last Wednesday, when he'd been tagged for six earned runs over just 2.1 innings. Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports Sheffield was determined for a resurgence after that showing, noting he sharpened his focus and approached Tuesday's turn as a regular-season start. "I was definitely itching to get back out there, especially after that last one," he said. "I feel like the last one I didn't really bring enough energy."

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First homer of springMurphy, starting at designated hitter for the second straight game, went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, a walk and two runs overall in a Cactus League win over the Royals on Tues...

ImpactThe veteran backstop has ceded duties behind the dish to Luis Torrens the last two games while Murphy finishes recovering from a minor hip issue. The round tripper, part of a 15-hit barrage for Seattle, helped boost Murphy's spring average back over the Mendoza Line and marked his first time leaving the yard in exhibition play.

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Adds to case for spotHaggerty, battling for a utility role on the Opening Day roster, went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBI and a run in a Cactus League win over the Royals on Tuesday.

ImpactDespite hitting out of the bottom of the order, Haggerty had quite a busy night enhancing his case to stick on the Opening Day roster with the Mariners' only three-hit night in an offensive barrage. Haggerty boosted his spring average to .269 with the effort, which snapped him out of the 1-for-14 slump that encompassed his previous six exhibitions.

MARCH 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

McBroom goes boom in case for roster spotMESA, Ariz. -- Ryan McBroom took two big swings forward in his quest for a spot on the Royals’ Opening Day roster on Wednesday. The first ba...

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Who will fill out the bullpen? MESA, Ariz. -- A strength of the club in 2020, the Royals bullpen returns the core of its relievers this season, specifically the high-lever...

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Slated to play WednesdayKelenic (knee) will play in Wednesday's spring game against the Angels, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

ImpactKelenic was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left adductor strain early in March, but he participated in a sim game Tuesday and appeared to run the bases without limitations. Manager Scott Servais confirmed that Kelenic will be back on the field for Wednesday's Cactus League matchup against the Angels following his absence. Now that he appears to be healthy, Kelenic will have just over two weeks to compete for a major-league roster spot ahead of Opening Day.

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