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Scratched from spring lineup The Orioles scratched Mountcastle from the lineup ahead of Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Baltimore has yet to provide an explanation behind Mountcastle's removal, but it's possible that he's just getting some extra rest. Tyler Nevin was added to the starting nine as a replacement in left field for Mountcastle.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets second injection for knee Choi received a second cortisone injection in his sore right knee Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Rays remain optimistic that nothing is structurally wrong with Choi's knee, and manager Kevin Cash suggested that the first baseman could be ready to ramp up his activity as soon as Wednesday. Despite the positive news, Choi still appears unlikely to be available for Opening Day, though he'll likely only require a brief stint on the injured list to begin the season.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Tuesday Roe (shoulder) faced three hitters in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles, striking out two and walking the other.

Impact The Grapefruit League appearance was Roe's first in a week and a half after he had battled a tight shoulder of late. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Roe experienced no setbacks with the shoulder coming out of the appearance, so he looks on track to be a part of Tampa Bay's Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger reflects on shocking call to remove Blake Snell, costing Rays the World Series Cody Bellinger reflects on the shocking call to remove Blake Snell, costing Rays the World Series. When Tampa Bay Rays coach Kevin Cash made...

MARCH 24, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Dealing with minor soreness Rays manager Kevin Cash suggested that Arozarena was held out of the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins due to minor soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa...

Impact Cash intimated that Arozarena is getting a maintenance day, but his status nonetheless remains worthy of tracking heading into Opening Day. After a star-making postseason run for the Rays, Arozarena has yet to carry over that success to the spring. Through 12 games, Arozarena has slashed .250/.273/.313 with no home runs and a stolen base.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking all 30 MLB teams, from the mighty Dodgers to the lowly Pirates

With Opening Day right around the corner, Ben Verlander ranks all 30 MLB teams, from the contenders to the cellar-dwellers.

MARCH 24, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking all 30 MLB teams, from the mighty Dodgers to the lowly Pirates

2131 Eutaw Street? Orioles best buddies Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays want a set address A new outfield friendship may be blooming at Camden Yards — even though this duo is battling for the same job as starting center fielder.

MARCH 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM