벤 브라운이 시카고 컵스의 선발 로테이션 자리를 꿰차며 첫 선발 등판에서 인상적인 투구를 선보였다. 루이스 아라에즈는 샌프란시스코 자이언츠의 2루수로서 수비에서 큰 발전을 보였다. 트레버 메길은 밀워키 브루어스에서 다시 효과적인 투구를 하기 위해 투구 방식을 조정했다.
컵스는 케이드 호튼, 매튜 보이드, 저스틴 스틸 등 선발 투수들의 부상 공백을 메우기 위해 벤 브라운을 기용했다. 지난 7월 이후 첫 선발 등판에 나선 브라운은 텍사스 레인저스를 상대로 4이닝 동안 안타를 하나도 허용하지 않았으며, 삼진 3개를 잡아내고 볼넷 1개를 내줬다. 그는 이번 오프시즌에 클레이 홈즈와 상의한 뒤 싱커를 추가했고, 이제 우타자를 상대로 커브와 섞어 던지고 있다. 브라운은 MLB.com과의 인터뷰에서 올봄 홈즈와 함께 훈련한 것이 정신적으로나 신체적으로 큰 도움이 되었다고 밝혔다.
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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.