Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners - News - March 10, 2021

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Encouraging spring results Rodriguez is hitting .286 (4-for-14) with a double, an RBI, a walk, a stolen base and a run across his first eight Cactus League games.

Impact Six of the prize prospect's 10 outs have also come on strikeouts, a reminder he's still in need of some seasoning after not yet having played above the High-A level and missing out on a year of development in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor-league season and a wrist injury. Rodriguez is getting consistent opportunities against big-league arms thus far, however, and depending on his body of work the rest of spring, he'll very likely open the new season at either Double-A Arkansas or Triple-A Tacoma.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in second start Sheffield allowed six earned runs on seven hits and three walks while failing to record a strikeout over 2.1 innings during a Cactus League loss to the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Sheffield got Cactus League play started on the right foot with a pair of scoreless innings versus the Rockies on Thursday, but Wednesday's outing was about as disastrous as the line implies. The left-hander has battled control issues dating back to his minor-league days, so the location problems versus the Rangers are disappointing, as are the pair of home runs he surrendered to Jose Trevino and Eli White.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could see leadoff chances Haniger, who thrived in the leadoff role over 45 games in 2018, is a candidate to see time at the top of the order in the coming season, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. "I love h...

Impact Haniger appears to be all the way back from the myriad of injuries that plagued him over the last 21 months, as he's followed up strong showings in early spring camp batting practices with a .308 average (4-for-13), two doubles, one home run, four RBI and three runs across his first six Cactus League games. Servais noted Wednesday that Haniger's past success at the top of the order -- from which he produced a .330/.388/.580 slash with 19 doubles, two triples and eight home runs during his All-Star 2018 campaign -- could make him an ideal occasional alternative to the left-handed J.P. Crawford in the No. 1 hole.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No lock for primary leadoff duties Crawford, who hit leadoff in 48 of 53 games last season, is likely to share the role more often this season with the likes of Mitch Haniger, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. "We'l...

Impact The 26-year-old has gotten off to a modest start in Cactus League play -- he's hitting just .200 (2-for-10) with five walks, a stolen base and a run across his first six games -- but he reported to spring camp with about 10 pounds of additional muscle and hit a career-best .255 last season over 232 plate appearances while striking out at a career-low 16.8 percent clip. However, with Haniger back healthy after missing almost two full seasons and the veteran outfielder having slashed .330/.388/.580 across 45 games at the top of the order in 2018, he profiles as a highly viable opposite-handed alternative to the left-handed-hitting Crawford in the leadoff spot.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Off to solid start at plate Moore is hitting .286 (4-for-14) with a double, a home run, two RBI, two walks, a stolen base and two runs across his first six Cactus League games.

Impact Moore slugged the round tripper Tuesday against the Royals, extending his hitting streak to three games. The 28-year-old's solid early efforts may be an indication his offseason strength work is already paying off, and considering Moore has laced 42 (23 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs) of his 86 career hits for extra bases, the added bulk could take his 2021 numbers to career-best levels.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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