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NYY
Yankees News
#9 P
Gerrit Cole: Recommended for surgery
Mar 9th
Cole (elbow) was recommended to have Tommy John surgery, but he will receive a second opinion during the upcoming week before deciding on a treatment plan, a source tells Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
#2 1B
Ben Rice: Option to see time at DH
Mar 8th
During an in-game interview on YES Network on Thursday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone mentioned Rice as a candidate to log at-bats at DH due to Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) slated to miss the start of the season.
#2 PROS
Will Warren: Could start season in rotation
Mar 8th
Warren may begin the regular season as the Yankees' fifth starter due to injuries to Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat), Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
#7 PROS
Everson Pereira: Slugs second spring homer
Mar 8th
Pereira went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League win over the Blue Jays.
#1 CF
Cody Bellinger: Swinging hot bat this spring
Mar 8th
Through eight Grapefruit League games, Bellinger is slashing .476/.476/.810 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs scored.
#1 DH
Giancarlo Stanton: Injuries deemed severe
Mar 8th
Stanton said Saturday that his injuries are "considered severe in both elbows," Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
#3 P
Clarke Schmidt: Lined up for April 3 season debut
Mar 7th
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Schmidt (back) will remain at spring training when the team heads north and is slated to make his season debut April 3 against the Diamondbacks, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
#4 BP
Ian Hamilton: Nearing Grapefruit League debut
Mar 7th
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Hamilton is close to his Grapefruit League debut after being sidelined by an infection, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
#8 BP
Tyler Matzek: Expected to miss a few weeks
Mar 7th
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Matzek (oblique) has a "pretty good strain" and will be sidelined a few weeks, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
#11 BP
Jonathan Loaisiga: Throwing off mound
Mar 7th
Loaisiga (elbow) has been throwing off a mound since at least March 4, per MLB.com.
#9 BP
Clayton Beeter: Not expected for Opening Day
Mar 7th
Beeter (shoulder) is not expected to be ready in time for Opening Day, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
#1 C
Austin Wells: Could lead off this season
Mar 7th
Wells is a candidate to bat leadoff for the Yankees during the 2025 campaign, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
#2 C
J.C. Escarra: Belts Grapefruit League long ball
Mar 7th
Escarra went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three total RBI in Thursday's Grapefruit League loss to Minnesota.
#5 P
Marcus Stroman: Likely to begin season in rotation
Mar 6th
With Luis Gil (lat) set to miss extended time at the beginning of the campaign, Stroman is likely to be part of the Yankees' season-opening rotation, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
#8 P
Luis Gil: Sidelined at least three months
Mar 6th
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that he expects Gil (lat) to be out for at least three months, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
#1 3B
DJ LeMahieu: MRI shows calf strain
Mar 6th
LeMahieu underwent an MRI on Wednesday that showed a strain in his left calf, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
#1 LF
Jasson Dominguez: Slugs first spring homer
Mar 4th
Dominguez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run Tuesday in a Grapefruit League win over Philadelphia.
#4 PROS
Spencer Jones: Clubs another spring homer
Mar 4th
Jones went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double and four total RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League win over the Phillies.
#3 PROS
George Lombard: Turning heads this spring
Mar 3rd
Through seven Grapefruit League games, Lombard has gone 3-for-11 with two home runs, three runs and three RBI.
#1 P
Max Fried: Hurls 49 pitches in spring debut
Mar 3rd
Fried tossed 2.1 innings in a Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh on Monday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two batters.
#2 CF
Trent Grisham: Making Grapefruit League debut
Mar 3rd
Grisham (hamstring) is starting in center field and batting fifth Monday against the Pirates in his Grapefruit League debut, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
#3 3B
Oswald Peraza: In mix for possible 3B opening
Mar 2nd
Peraza is a candidate to start at third base on Opening Day if DJ LeMahieu (calf) isn't ready to play by then, CJ Haddad of MLB.com reports.
#2 3B
Oswaldo Cabrera: Could claim starting 3B job
Mar 2nd
Cabrera is among a group of Yankees who could start at third base on Opening Day if DJ LeMahieu (calf) isn't ready to play, CJ Haddad of MLB.com reports.
#7 P
JT Brubaker: Suffers three broken ribs
Feb 28th
Brubaker was diagnosed Friday with three broken ribs as a result of being hit by a comebacker in his most recent Grapefruit League appearance last weekend, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
#2 P
Carlos Rodon: Has another rough spring outing
Feb 28th
Rodon allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 2.2 innings in a Grapefruit League game against Philadelphia on Thursday.
#10 BP
Scott Effross: Suffers Grade 2 hamstring strain
Feb 27th
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Effross has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
#1 RF
Aaron Judge: Spring debut coming March 1
Feb 27th
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Judge will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Astros, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
#6 BP
Jake Cousins: Set to resume throwing Monday
Feb 26th
Cousins (forearm) will resume a throwing program Monday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
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Astros News
#5 P
Lance McCullers: One more live BP before debut
Mar 9th
Astros manager Joe Espada said that McCullers (forearm) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#1 1B
Christian Walker: Not yet ready to swing bat
Mar 9th
Walker (oblique) said Sunday that he won't swing a bat for a few days before beginning a hitting progression later on next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#1 PROS
Cam Smith: Chance to crack Opening Day roster
Mar 7th
Despite a limited output in the minor leagues in 2024, Smith has a chance at cracking the Astros' Opening Day roster thanks to a strong showing in spring training, Michael Shapiro of Chron.com reports.
#1 BP
Jalen Beeks: Inks deal with Houston
Mar 7th
Beeks signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
#4 P
Luis Garcia: Nearing live BP
Mar 7th
Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Garcia (elbow) could throw a live batting practice session soon, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#8 P
Ryan Gusto: Optioned to Triple-A
Mar 7th
The Astros optioned Gusto to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#5 BP
Shawn Dubin: Cleared to play catch
Mar 7th
Dubin (shoulder) will resume playing catch Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#4 BP
Kaleb Ort: Throwing on flat ground
Mar 7th
Ort (oblique) has progressed to flat-ground throwing, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#4 PROS
Jacob Melton: Cleared for Spring Breakout game
Mar 6th
Melton (back) is listed on Houston's roster for its March 14 Spring Breakout game versus Washington prospects, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
#1 SS
Jeremy Pena: Working on patience at plate
Mar 6th
Pena has focused on being more selective with his swings this spring, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#2 2B
Mauricio Dubon: Projected starting second baseman
Mar 5th
Dubon is expected to serve as the Astros' starting second baseman to begin the 2025 season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#2 P
Hunter Brown: Works two innings in spring debut
Mar 3rd
Brown allowed a hit and two walks across two scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against St. Louis, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#1 3B
Isaac Paredes: Could hit second
Mar 3rd
Paredes hit second and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#1 LF
Jose Altuve: Plan 'right now' is to play LF
Mar 3rd
Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that the plan "right now" is for Altuve to be the team's primary left fielder Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#3 P
Spencer Arrighetti: Mixed results in spring starts
Mar 1st
Arrighetti recorded two shutout innings while striking out three and not allowing a baserunner in Saturday's Grapefruit League game.
#4 CF
Pedro Leon: Out with MCL strain
Feb 25th
Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Leon has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left MCL strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#14 PROS
Luis Baez: Ready for spring training
Feb 24th
Baez (thumb) went 0-for-1 with a walk during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
#5 CF
Taylor Trammell: Dealing with significant strain
Feb 23rd
Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Trammell's right calf strain is "pretty significant," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#2 CF
Chas McCormick: Needs to earn PAs
Feb 22nd
McCormick is likely to begin the season as Houston's starting right fielder, but he will be on a short leash, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.