MARCH 8, 2025 • MLB.COM
Strider faces hitters Friday, nearing Spring Training game action NORTH PORT, Fla. -- If you are wondering how Spencer Strider is feeling as he completes his rehab, you may be encouraged to hear that Braves...
Justin Topa - Won't need MRI on shoulder Topa is dealing with right shoulder tightness, but has not needed an MRI, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Topa left Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles due to right shoulder tightness. This doesn't sound like a serious injury, but it could land him on the injured list to begin the season as he works his way back into regular season form.
MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jurickson Profar - Exits with jammed wrist Profar was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh due to a jammed left wrist.
Impact Initial X-rays on Profar's wrist came back negative, but he will go in for additional testing within the next few days. If the 32-year-old is forced to miss time, an opportunity would open up for Bryan De La Cruz to receive more reps in the outfield.
MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paddack - Exits with head contusion Paddack left Saturday's spring start with a head contusion after a line drive deflected off his glove and hit his head, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports. He is not in the concussio...
Impact Paddack was pitching well before he left and was able to leave under his own power. He threw 2.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts before he departed. If this isn't a serious injury or causes him to miss time, he's seen as the leading candidates for the No. 4 starter but is having an uneven spring (3 strikeouts and two homers allowed in 5.2 innings).
MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Waguespack brings camaraderie - and crawfish - to Rays camp SARASOTA, Fla. -- Looking for a little team bonding roughly midway through Spring Training, the Rays brought some Southern tradition to Char...
MARCH 8, 2025 • MLB.COM
Erasmo Ramírez - Out with shoulder tear Ramirez has a "significant tear" in his shoulder and will miss an extended amount of time, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact The Twins haven't provided an exact timeline for Ramirez's return, but it doesn't sound like he'll be back anytime soon. The 34-year-old righty signed a minor-league deal with Minnesota in the offseason, and once he's healthy he'll likely fill in as bullpen depth for Triple-A St. Paul.
MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Tonkin - Dealing with shoulder strain Tonkin is working through a right shoulder strain and will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Tonkin last pitched against the Orioles on Feb. 28, during which he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning. He'll work on progressing enough in his recovery to be in a position to return to the mound shortly after being evaluated by medical staff. Tonkin appeared in 57 regular-season games between the Twins, Yankees and Mets in 2024 and posted a 4-4 record with a 3.63 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, two saves and an 85:30 K:BB across 79.1 innings.
MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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