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baseballhq.com | Mark Gannon |Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis
San Francisco GiantsIt is likely just a matter of time before rookie RHP Hayden Birdsong receives an opportunity to join the Giants' starting rotation. Birdsong, who narrowly lost out to RHP Landen Roupp for the final rotation spot out of spring training, has been very good in a multi-inning role out of the Giants' bullpen.
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1 week ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis |Sara Sanchez
Boston Red SoxAfter being named Boston’s closer to open the 2025 season, Aroldis Chapman has been off to a solid start, recording three of the team’s four saves with strong results (1.29 ERA) and skills (24.1 K-BB%). Chapman’s status as the top left-handed reliever in leverage, though, has led to some scenarios where he has pitched in high-leverage, non-save scenarios, opening some save opportunities elsewhere.
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1 week ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis |Sara Sanchez |Brian Rudd
Houston AstrosWith the injury to Spencer Arrighetti, the Astros are searching for a fifth starter. Ryan Gusto made the spot start this past week and allowed three earned runs over four innings, but the Astros had used him out of the bullpen before the start. Last year at Triple-A, Gusto made 29 total appearances with 26 starts and was quite serviceable. He can fill in for now, but he may not be the best option longterm. Lance McCullers Jr. is currently rehabbing his way back from another injury.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Rudd |Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis
Kansas City RoyalsIn his pro debut in 2024, Jac Caglianone (1B, KC) registered a mediocre .241/.302/.388 line with 2 HR and a 78% ct% across 126 PA at High-A. He only fared slightly better in the Arizona Fall League but still ranked number one on our Kansas City Organization Report back in December. The 22-year-old got a chance to play with the big club this spring, and though the sample was small, Caglianone made his presence known.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis |Sara Sanchez
New York YankeesNew York’s starting rotation has suffered significant losses this spring with the injuries to Luis Gil (out at least three months due to a lat strain) and Gerrit Cole (out for the season due to Tommy John surgery). The team’s depth has also taken several hits during spring. JT Brubaker, who was slated to fill a swingman role with New York, suffered three broken ribs while attempting to avoid a comebacker in his first spring game and is currently without a timetable to return.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis |Sara Sanchez |Brian Rudd
Seattle MarinersThe Mariners currently have Luke Raley projected to play first base, designated hitter, or outfield. That does not lock in a full-time first baseman. This spring, a surprise candidate has emerged with the Mariners. That surprise is non-roster invitee Rowdy Tellez. For a few seasons, high expectations surrounded Tellez, but it never came to fruition. Tellez hit 35 home runs in 2022 but only 13 home runs in the last two years with less than 56 RBI and 38 runs scored.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Rudd |Mark Gannon |Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis
Minnesota TwinsFour spots in the rotation are accounted for as Opening Day nears, with three candidates possibly still in contention for the final spot. Simeon Woods Richardson (RHP, MIN) likely has a leg up for the job, and he has allowed just 1 ER in 7 IP this spring, with a 7/2 K/BB. The 24-year-old registered a 4.17 ERA and 4.64 xERA in 28 starts last season and needs to add some swing-and-miss to his game in order to take a step forward.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Mark Gannon |Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis |Sara Sanchez
San Francisco GiantsNo news is generally good news from spring training sites this time of year. The Giants have had a generally quiet spring. Barring any injuries between now and Opening Day, the lineup and first four spots in the rotation look to be set. But the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation has taken an interesting turn, as RHP Landen Roupp has seemed to overtake LHP Kyle Harrison as the leading candidate for the role.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis |Sara Sanchez |Brian Rudd
Texas RangersThe Rangers have a loaded lineup entering 2024, but they also have a handful of players that are known to get hurt. The outfield features Adolis García, Evan Carter, and Wyatt Langford, all with injury histories and two (García and Langford) already injured this spring. Leody Taveras appears to be the immediate fill-in if an injury occurs, but who is the option after Taveras? There are two immediate options. The first is Dustin Harris.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Mark Gannon |Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis
Los Angeles DodgersAfter re-signing IF/OF Enrique Hernández earlier this month it appeared that the Dodgers opening day position player lineup and bench was just about set. However, manager Dave Roberts recently indicated that 2B Hyeseong Kim, who the Dodgers signed in December, may need some time in the minor leagues to work on his swing. General Manager Brandon Gomes has also been non-committal about where Kim will start the season.
