MARCH 7, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rangers, Diamondbacks 'B' Game NotablesJosé Leclerc and Sam Huff were among the top Texas performers in Spring Training “B” game against Arizona.
Nathan Eovaldi - Yet to resume mound workEovaldi (side) has not yet been cleared to resume throwing off a mound, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactThe right-hander is making progress in his recovery from left side stiffness, though, according to Rangers general manager Chris Young. Young also noted that because Eovaldi came to camp more built up in preparation of the World Baseball Classic (he's since dropped out), the missed time isn't expected to be a significant setback. The Rangers remain optimistic he'll be ready for Opening Day.
MARCH 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jon Gray - Set to return WednesdayGray (back) will start for the Rangers on Wednesday in their Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactGray had to be scratched from his last start because of back tightness, but he threw a bullpen session Sunday without issue and is ready to test things out in a game setting. Durability has been a question at times for Gray, including in his first season with the Rangers in 2022, when he made just 24 starts. He's a pretty good bet to be useful for fantasy managers when on the mound, though.
MARCH 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jake Odorizzi - Opening Day in doubtOdorizzi's (arm) potential availability for Opening Day is in doubt, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactOdorizzi threw another bullpen session Sunday but has yet to face hitters this spring after dealing with some fatigue in his pitching arm. The Rangers are expected to have a better idea next week as to Odorizzi's outlook. He's projected to serve as a multi-inning reliever for Texas.
MARCH 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
After two years of injuries, former Royal Danny Duffy pursues a comeback with TexasBorn to be a Dodger and bury him a Royal, Kansas City favorite Danny Duffy is hoping to reset his career with the Texas Rangers after two ye...
MARCH 7, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM
José Leclerc - Makes 'B' game appearanceLeclerc (neck) threw 14 pitches in a scoreless inning in a "B" game Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactLeclerc allowed a bloop double but nothing else and his neck injury did not hinder him at all in the appearance. The reliever would seem to be ready for a Cactus League appearance next, although that hasn't been confirmed. Leclerc is competing for the Rangers' closer job and, if healthy, might be the favorite to win it.
MARCH 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Andrew Heaney Rebounds in Second StartThe left-handed starter went three scoreless innings against Colorado after a shaky first outing.
MARCH 7, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM
