MARCH 19, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Vince Velasquez struggles, offense quiet in Pirates' lopsided loss to OriolesSARASOTA, Fla. — The offensive resurgence the Pirates enjoyed over the past three spring training games came to a screeching halt. Meanwhile...
Sunday's TransactionsBASEBALL Major League Baseball American League MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned RHPs Louie Varland and Trevor Megill to St.
MARCH 19, 2023•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Max Kepler - Dealing with hip tightnessKepler was removed from Sunday's spring game against Atlanta due to left hip tightness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ImpactKepler went 0-for-1 before being replaced in the field after the third inning. The 30-year-old was the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason but has remained in Minnesota, and he's hit well during spring training with a .360/.448/.720 slash line and two home runs. It's unclear if the hip issue will affect his availability for Opening Day, which is less than two weeks away.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Polanco (knee) doubtful for Opening DayFORT MYERS, Fla. -- Jorge Polanco might not be ready to start the regular season on time, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey anno...
MARCH 19, 2023•MLB.COM
Trevor Megill - Moves to Triple-AMegill was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ImpactMegill made 39 appearances out of the bullpen for Minnesota last season and had a 4.80 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 49:17 K:BB across 45 innings, but he won't make the Opening Day roster after he allowed eight earned runs in 6.2 frames this spring. The 29-year-old should join the big-league club at some point this season but is likely to be limited to low-leverage work.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Louie Varland - Sent to Triple-AVarland was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ImpactGarland made his MLB debut with five starts last year and had a 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over 26 innings, but he won't open 2023 with the big-league club. The 25-year-old should start out in St. Paul's rotation, though he's likely to receive some spot starts for the Twins at some point this season.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Carlos Santana - Rejoins lineup SundaySantana (knee) is starting at first base and batting cleanup in Sunday's spring game versus the Orioles.
ImpactSantana exited Thursday's Grapefruit League game with left knee discomfort, but he's back in the lineup Sunday after requiring only a couple days off. The veteran slugger had a .692 OPS in 131 games last year, and he is expected to split playing time between first base and designated hitter with Ji-Man Choi this season.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
