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Martinez spent the last three years as the team’s assistant pitching coach. The Giants opted to bring in Bryan Price rather than give Martinez a shot a year ago, but Price stepped down after just one season in San Francisco. Martinez, 42, pitched in the minors from 2004-08, mostly with the Twins, and he coached in the minors for the Twins from 2015-20.

Rodriguez is throwing his first bullpen in over a month, as he’s been dealing with elbow inflammation and was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday. The right-hander will need at least a couple of these sessions and several rehab starts, but this is a positive step for the 25-year-old.

Mateo gets his first start of the year after coming in as a replacement for Thursday’s opener. The 29-year-old dealt with an elbow injury this spring, but is obviously feeling better. Jackson Holliday slides back to second base, and Ramon Urias will open the contest on the bench.

Rodriguez is on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, and there’s no timetable for a return just yet. The fact he’s resumed throwing is an obvious positive, however, and it’s possible this could lead to a bullpen in the coming days.

It’s great to see Henderson in the lineup, even if it’s not at the level that will help fantasy managers. The 23-year-old star will likely play in a handful of games with Norfolk before hopefully rejoining the O’s in the middle of April.

Clement started at the hot corner Thursday, but the Blue Jays will have Will Wagner man third base Friday. Wagner was the DH for the opener, but Anthony Santander will be the designated hitter in this one with Nathan Lukes getting the start in center.

Hence will likely be out of action throughout the month of April as he recovers from the injury. The 22-year-old is viewed as the top pitching prospect in the St. Louis system, and assuming good health, has a chance to make a few starts with the Cardinals before 2025 closes.

Orelvis will miss the opener while he recovers. The 23-year-old will hopefully be able to return to action in the coming days.

Rosario was designated for assignment Thursday after not making the Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old offers some roster versatility and some offensive upside, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if he found a new club by the end of the weekend.

Colas has gone from top prospect to a player that no one wanted on the waiver wire in the span of two years. Baseball is hard. Colas will need to be added to the 40-man roster even if he plays well enough in Charlotte to justify a roster spot.

It’s a little bit of a surprise to see Leonard let go, as the 24-year-old has had success in the minors; including a .263/.326/.455 slash with Triple-A Toledo last year. One can’t help but wonder if this means Leonard may be heading to play overseas.