MARCH 28, 2022•KANSASCITY.COM
Royals slugger Ryan O'Hearn talks swing changes, Twitter "haters"Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn spoke to reporters after he hit two home runs in a spring training loss to the Chic...
Cubs 13, Royals 12
MARCH 28, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
David Price - Not yet built upManager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Price is unlikely to begin the season as a starter since he isn't yet built up, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ImpactRoberts said early in camp that Price was "in the mix" for a rotation spot, but the southpaw apparently hasn't been able to build up his pitch count quickly enough to begin the year as a starter. Instead, Tony Gonsolin is the leading candidate for the fifth rotation spot, while Andrew Heaney will likely start during the team's first turn through the rotation. Once he's built up, Price could still contend for a starting job, but he appears more likely to serve as a swingman after he posted a 4.03 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 73.2 innings across 39 appearances (11 starts) in 2021.
MARCH 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Tyler Anderson - In line for piggyback roleManager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Anderson will likely begin the season as a piggyback bulk arm when needed, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ImpactAnderson was in the mix for a starting role during spring training, but it appears as though Tony Gonsolin will win the team's fifth rotation spot while Andrew Heaney serves as a fill-in starter with Trevor Bauer (not injury related) on administrative leave. Anderson served exclusively as a starter with the Pirates and Mariners last year and posted a 4.53 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 167 innings. However, his fantasy value will take a hit if he ultimately serves as a long reliever this year.
MARCH 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Andrew Heaney - Likely to serve as fill-in starterManager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Heaney will start in the Dodgers' first turn through the rotation in 2022, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ImpactWhile Roberts said that Tony Gonsolin is the leading candidate for the fifth rotation spot, Heaney should begin the season as a starter while Trevor Bauer (not injury related) remains on the restricted list. Heaney made 30 appearances (23 starts) between the Angels and Yankees last year and 5.83 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 129.2 innings. However, his role beyond the first week of the season will likely depend on whether the league elects to suspend Bauer.
MARCH 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Tony Gonsolin - Strong candidate for starting jobManager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Gonsolin is leading the competition to serve as the Dodgers' fifth starter, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ImpactGonsolin served mainly as a starter last year and recorded a 3.23 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 55.2 innings across 15 appearances (13 starts). He's been competing with Andrew Heaney and Tyler Anderson for a starting role in camp, but Gonsolin is the leading candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation. Roberts said Heaney will likely make at least one turn through the rotation early in the year since Trevor Bauer (not injury related) is on administrative leave, but Gonsolin appears to be in line for a more permanent starting role.
MARCH 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
White Sox 9, Dodgers 0
MARCH 27, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
