ベン・ブラウンはシカゴ・カブスの先発ローテーション入りを果たし、初登板で結果を残した。サンフランシスコ・ジャイアンツのルイス・アラエスは二塁守備で大きな成長を見せている。ミルウォーキー・ブルワーズのトレバー・メギルは投球スタイルを調整し、再び有効な戦力となっている。
カブスは先発投手のケイド・ホートン、マシュー・ボイド、ジャスティン・スティールの故障離脱を受け、ベン・ブラウンを起用した。ブラウンは昨年7月以来となる先発登板でテキサス・レンジャーズ打線を4回無安打に抑え、3奪三振1四球という内容だった。今オフ、クレイ・ホームズに助言を仰いでシンカーを習得したブラウンは、右打者に対してそのシンカーとカーブを織り交ぜる投球を見せている。ブラウンはMLB.comに対し、今春のキャンプでホームズと取り組んだことが精神面と肉体面の両方でプラスになったと語った。
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West Sacramento — The Houston Astros placed ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 2, with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Sunday ahead of their 12-10 walk-off loss to the A's. The 27-year-old, who finished third in AL Cy Young voting last season, first felt discomfort during a bullpen session Friday, underwent imaging in West Sacramento, then flew to Houston for further evaluation by team doctors. Manager Joe Espada said no timetable for Brown's return is available until further diagnosis.
The New York Yankees plan to start the season with a four-man rotation, sidelining Luis Gil despite his recent dominant performance against the Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone attributed the decision to four off-days in the first 13 days. Gil will stay in Tampa for live batting practice while options are considered.
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Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez visited the Boston Red Sox spring training camp in Fort Myers, Florida, to discuss the team's revamped starting rotation. He praised ace Garrett Crochet as a potential cornerstone and highlighted the strengths of veterans Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez, along with young Brayan Bello. Martinez expressed optimism about the group's potential to form one of the league's strongest units.
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to their Triple-A affiliate in Sugar Land, the club announced on Monday. This move means Arrighetti will not be part of the Opening Day roster. The team plans to use Lance McCullers Jr. in the fifth rotation spot to start the season.
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The Chicago Cubs placed starting pitcher Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left biceps strain, retroactive to April 3. The move comes three days after placing Cade Horton on the IL with a forearm strain. Javier Assad was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to start Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed reliever Ben Casparius on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation and recalled pitcher Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The move comes ahead of their series opener against the New York Mets. Manager Dave Roberts noted the injury likely surfaced during Sunday's game.
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With six days until Opening Day, the Minnesota Twins optioned Zebby Matthews to Triple-A St. Paul and released Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin, and Gio Urshela. Mick Abel secured a spot in the season-opening starting rotation after strong spring performance. The moves provide clarity to the roster amid ongoing bullpen questions.