TEAM STATS
CHC 4.9 R 4.9
.249 AVG .254
223 HR 186
161 SB 139
3.79 ERA 3.70
.239 OAV .243
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BOSPLAYER NEWS
Daniel Palencia CHC #48 - P
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Palencia will open the season as the team's closer, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Phil Maton CHC #88 - P
With Daniel Palencia being named Chicago's closer to start the regular season, per Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com, Maton will likely handle a setup role in the early going.
Roman Anthony BOS #19 - RF
Red Sox manager Alex Cora "seems to be leaning toward" batting Anthony leadoff against right-handers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Tanner Houck BOS #89 - P
Houck (elbow) will begin a throwing program next week, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
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