MARCH 4, 2025 • MLB.COM
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Ken Waldichuk - Cleared for bullpen progression The Athletics announced Tuesday that Waldichuk (elbow) has been cleared to begin a bullpen progression, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact A little under 10 months removed from the Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure he underwent May 15, 2024, Waldichuk is now ready to resume mound work. Per Gallegos, the Athletics estimated that Waldichuk would require around 13 months of recovery time from surgery, so he could be ready to contribute for the big club at some point in late June or July. Presumably, the Athletics' initial plan is to have Waldichuk get stretched out as a starter during his rehab program, though he could be deployed as a reliever if the team is satisfied with its rotation options by the time he's ready to return from the injured list.
MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Brady Basso - Shut down with shoulder strain Basso has been shut down after being diagnosed with a left shoulder strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact There's no timetable for when Basso might be ready to return, but it is likely to be a lengthy absence for the left-hander. Basso -- who has thrown 4.1 scoreless and hitless innings this spring -- likely was going to start the season at Triple-A Las Vegas but now will be rehabbing an injury.
MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Harris - Battling oblique strain The Athletics announced Tuesday that Harris is recovering from a left oblique strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact The injury explains why Harris hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since last Wednesday. While a timeline for Harris' return to game action hasn't been established, the oblique strain could effectively spell an end to the 26-year-old's bid for winning a spot on the Opening Day roster as a reserve infielder. Harris reached the big leagues for the first time in 2024, slashing .146/.276/.262 with a 14.2 percent walk rate and 20.3 percent strikeout rate over 123 plate appearances for the Athletics.
MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Former MLB star Chet Lemon to throw out first pitch at UCF-UF game The former Major League Baseball star spent 16 seasons with the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers before coaching in Central Florida.
MARCH 4, 2025 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Here are the White Sox 2025 Top 30 prospects If there's any silver lining to be found in losing an MLB-record 121 games in 2024, it's that it forced the White Sox to embrace a complete...
MARCH 4, 2025 • MLB.COM
Former Bruin Looking For Bounce-Back Year With White Sox The MLB season is right around the corner and, once again, several former UCLA Bruins will likely be on Opening Day rosters across 30 MLB fr...
MARCH 4, 2025 • SI.COM
