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Royals News
#1 SS
Bobby Witt: Returning to lineup
Mar 15th
Witt (forearm) will start at shortstop and bat second in Saturday's Cactus League game versus the Guardians.
#3 P
Michael Wacha: Poor numbers this spring
Mar 14th
Wacha gave up three runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and one walk in Friday's spring start against the Angels. He has a 12.38 ERA with a 10:3 K:BB in eight innings this spring.
#1 CL
Carlos Estevez: Makes spring debut
Mar 14th
Estevez (back) made his first appearance of spring training Friday, giving up one unearned run and two hits over an inning. "I feel great," Estevez told MLB.com. "Everything is going well with my body, and I'm in a good spot. For me, it usually takes me three, maybe four outings to say, 'OK, this is it, this is the point I want to be at.'"
#7 P
Kyle Wright: Aims to face hitters next week
Mar 14th
Wright (shoulder) hopes to progress to throwing a live batting practice session next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#1 RF
Hunter Renfroe: Feeling good despite slow spring
Mar 13th
Renfroe is hitting just .188 (3-for-16) with a home run this spring, but he says a return to full health has been his priority after a back injury, a broken left toe and right hamstring strain slowed him last season, MLB.com reports. "It was a big issue," Renfroe said. "Toward the middle part of the season, some things popped up. And that led to lower back, hamstring. It's all connected. But it feels good now. I was hoping that when I started up this offseason that I wouldn't feel it, and I didn't, which was great."
#7 BP
Daniel Lynch: In mix for rotation spot
Mar 12th
Lynch has put himself in contention for the fifth starter role with a strong spring, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He has a 1.80 ERA with nine strikeouts and no walks in 10 Cactus League innings.
#8 BP
Sam Long: Set to pitch Wednesday
Mar 12th
Long (hand) is scheduled to make an appearance out of the bullpen in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#2 CF
Dairon Blanco: Returns to action in Cactus League
Mar 12th
Blanco (Achilles) went 0-for-1 and played three innings in center field in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks in Cactus League play.
#1 2B
Michael Massey: Getting time at multiple positions
Mar 11th
Massey has been playing left field this spring in addition to second base, but he is likely to split time at second base with Jonathan India, MLB.com reports. Massey is hitting .385 (10-for-26) this spring.
#3 PROS
Noah Cameron: Optioned to Triple-A
Mar 10th
The Royals optioned Cameron to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
#4 BP
Angel Zerpa: Looks sharp this spring
Mar 8th
Zerpa threw a scoreless inning in Friday's spring training win over the Angels. He's thrown four scoreless innings with five strikeouts and no walks this spring.
#2 P
Seth Lugo: Getting into regular-season form
Mar 8th
Lugo gave up one run in 2.2 innings with five strikeouts and two walks in Friday's spring start. He has a 8.22 ERA with a 9:3 K:BB ratio over 7.2 innings this spring.
#10 PROS
Javier Vaz: Suffers fractured fingers
Mar 8th
Vaz fractured two fingers in his right hand while fielding a ball Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#1 C
Salvador Perez: Rejoining lineup Friday
Mar 7th
Perez (eye) is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup in Friday's Cactus League game against the Angels.
#1 P
Cole Ragans: Punches out six Thursday
Mar 6th
Ragans allowed one hit and struck out six over three scoreless innings in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Cubs. He did not issue a walk.
#6 P
Alec Marsh: Slated to face hitters
Mar 6th
Marsh (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#1 LF
Drew Waters: In mix for backup role
Mar 1st
Waters is in the mix for an outfield bench role along with Nick Pratto, Dairon Blanco (Achilles) and Joey Wiemer, MLB.com reports. He's hitting .167 (2-for-12) this spring.
#1 DH
Maikel Garcia: Getting time in CF this spring
Mar 1st
Garcia will get time in center field this spring as the Royals want to add another option to their outfield mix, MLB.com reports. "The way our team's set up, [Bobby Witt is] playing short, if [Michael Massey is] playing second, the next best spot to get [Garcia] is in center field," said Royals general manager J.J. Picollo.
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Angels News
#1 P
Yusei Kikuchi: Implementing sweeper into arsenal
Mar 14th
Kikuchi has added a sweeper to his pitch mix, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#3 P
Tyler Anderson: Spring struggles continue
Mar 14th
Anderson allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three batters over 3.1 innings in a Cactus League game against the Athletics on Friday.
#1 3B
Yoan Moncada: Scratched with sore thumb
Mar 14th
Moncada was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Athletics due to thumb soreness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#1 2B
Luis Rengifo: Enough time to prep for Opening Day
Mar 14th
Angels manager Ron Washington said Friday that Rengifo (hamstring) should have enough time to get ready for Opening Day, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#2 P
Jose Soriano: Wild again in fourth spring start
Mar 12th
Soriano tossed three innings in a Cactus League contest against the White Sox on Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters.
#9 BP
Robert Stephenson: Bouncing back well from surgery
Mar 12th
Stephenson (elbow) said Wednesday that he's throwing up to 92 miles per hour during his bullpen sessions, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#1 PROS
Christian Moore: Chance to start Opening Day
Mar 11th
Moore might be the Opening Day second baseman for the Angels if Luis Rengifo (hamstring) isn't ready, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#2 2B
Kyren Paris: Could make Opening Day roster
Mar 10th
Paris revamped his swing during the offseason and could make the Angels' Opening Day roster given his strong spring, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#1 DH
Jorge Soler: Supplying power this spring
Mar 10th
Soler went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's Cactus League win over the Rockies.
#5 BP
Reid Detmers: Impressive out of bullpen Monday
Mar 10th
Detmers entered in the sixth inning of Monday's Cactus League contest against Colorado and tossed four scoreless frames, allowing four hits and striking out four batters.
#5 P
Jack Kochanowicz: Impressive in bid for starting role
Mar 10th
Kochanowicz tossed four perfect innings with two strikeouts in a Cactus League start against Cincinnati on Sunday.
#1 CF
Jo Adell: Swats second spring homer
Mar 8th
Adell went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's Cactus League victory over the Brewers.
#2 1B
J.D. Davis: Goes deep in spring game
Mar 8th
Davis went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run Saturday in a Cactus League win over Milwaukee.
#1 SS
Zach Neto: Performs fielding drills Saturday
Mar 8th
Neto (shoulder) fielded groundballs and made throws to second base Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#4 PROS
Caden Dana: Moved to Triple-A
Mar 8th
The Angels optioned Dana to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
#10 PROS
Gustavo Campero: Sent to Salt Lake
Mar 8th
The Angels optioned Campero to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
#11 PROS
Sam Aldegheri: Dispatched to minors
Mar 8th
The Angels optioned Aldegheri to minors camp on Saturday.
#1 LF
Taylor Ward: Starting Thursday
Mar 6th
Ward (knee) will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff in Thursday's Cactus League game versus the Mariners.
#1 RF
Mike Trout: Smacks second spring homer
Mar 6th
Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Cactus League loss to the Dodgers.
#2 SS
Tim Anderson: Making start in center field
Mar 5th
Anderson is starting in center field and batting seventh in Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#3 1B
Kevin Newman: Favorite to open season at SS
Mar 3rd
Newman has a "leg up on the competition" to open the season as the Angels' starting shortstop while Zach Neto (shoulder) is sidelined, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#8 BP
Victor Mederos: Cut from big-league camp
Mar 2nd
The Angels optioned Mederos to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.