Ben Verlander on WBC title game between USA and Japan
World Baseball Classic reporter Ben Verlander previews USA and Japan matchup.MARCH 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
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Carson Kelly - Diagnosed with fractured forearm Kelly was diagnosed Tuesday with a fractured right forearm, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Kelly suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo did not offer an estimated recovery timetable, but this could very well lead to a multi-month absence for the 28-year-old catcher. He had been putting together a nice spring offensively, boasting a .320/.414/.520 slash line through 29 plate appearances in exhibition play. Offseason acquisition Gabriel Moreno would seem to be in line for something close to everyday playing time out of the gate in Arizona. Jose Herrera could back him up.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leury García - Will return to action Wednesday Garcia (hand) will return to the White Sox's Cactus League lineup Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Garcia has been battling a left hand issue but is apparently past it. The 32-year-old is set for a utility role again in 2023 and will be looking to bounce back from a dreadful 2022 campaign which saw him post just a .500 OPS over 97 contests.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: How to bet United States vs. Japan, expert picks
FOX Sports MLB Betting Analyst Edward Egros gives his insights and picks for the WBC championship game between the United States and Japan.MARCH 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Eloy Jiménez - Expected back Wednesday Jimenez (calf) is expected to return to the White Sox's Cactus League lineup Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Jimenez set off alarm bells when he exited Monday's game with a right calf injury, but it's merely cramps and he's fine now. The slugger is sitting out Tuesday in what was already a scheduled off day, but he'll be back in there in one of the team's split-squad lineups Wednesday.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryce Jarvis - Makes Cactus League start Jarvis allowed three runs on five hits while striking out five over 4.2 innings in Monday's spring start against the White Sox.
Impact Jarvis was smooth through three scoreless innings before ceding a three-run home run on a 1-0 changeup to Hanser Alberto in the fourth. This was his third appearance and first as a starter in Cactus League competition. The 2020 first-round draft pick compiled an 8.27 ERA with 27 homers allowed over 106.2 innings at Double-A Amarillo last season, which prompted him to make adjustments to his delivery during the offseason.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Herrera - Healthiest backstop on 40-man Herrera could figure into the catching mix for Arizona after Carson Kelly (forearm) was removed from Monday's Cactus League game, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Kelly, projected as Arizona's primary catcher, was hit by a pitch Monday, and the prognosis is pending. He joined presumed backup Gabriel Moreno (hand) on the shelf, although recent reporting suggests it's a minor injury. That leaves Herrera as the healthiest catcher on the 40-man roster. He appeared in 47 games last season, posting a .189/.250/.207 line over 124 plate appearances.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
