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The statistical results obviously don’t carry much weight at this stage of spring training, especially since King’s fastball velocity appeared to be in midseason form during this one. He finished with only one strikeout and issued three walks. The 29-year-old remains a certifiable upper-echelon, top-15 range starting pitcher for fantasy purposes following last year’s breakthrough campaign.

Sugano went out to warm up for the fifth inning when the Orioles’ athletic trainer came out to look at his hand. The 35-year-old right-hander subsequently left the game, cutting his big league debut short after four innings. It’s unclear how severe the injury might be or if a trip to the injured list will be necessary.

Ruiz, who stole 67 bases for the A’s in 2023, had since fallen out of favor with the organization. Reg flags were raised at the outset of 2024 when Ruiz began the year in the minor leagues. Now the 26-year-old speedster is likely on his way out of the organization altogether as he’s been designated for assignment. It’s possible he catches on with another team soon.

Perdomo was designated for assignment by the Angels earlier this week. The 30-year-old left-hander didn’t clear waivers as he was claimed by the Athletics. Esteury Ruiz was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster. Perdomo figures to have a role in the Athletics’ bullpen.

The Marlins needed a fresh arm in the bullpen with Jesus Tinoco hitting the injured list. Arias fits the bill after he posted a solid 3.04 ERA at Triple-A last year, earning himself a spot on the Marlins’ 40-man roster over the offseason.

Tinoco is going to be on the shelf for at least 15 days with a back injury. While it’s not an arm injury, this leaves Anthony Bender and Calvin Faucher as the possible options for save opportunities with the Marlins. RHP Luarbert Arias was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville to take Tinoco’s spot on the active roster.

“But we also want to be super cautious with this and make sure it doesn’t turn into something that’s going to linger,” Vogt added. The Guardians have Gabriel Arias at third and Daniel Schneeman at second today.

López warmed up Thursday, but he sat back down because he didn’t feel well. With the Nationals having lost two close games, López certainly would have pitched at least once by now had he been feeling up to it.

There’s no indication of an injury here. Cruz has made multiple mistakes in center field already, but sitting him in the fourth game of the season, against a right-hander and when he could easily DH, is baffling. Cruz reached base eight times in the Pirates’ first three games. Jack Suwinski is in center field today.

Adell left Saturday’s game with left hip tightness, but it seems like a trip to the injured list won’t be necessary since he told reporters he’s feeling much better and could play as soon as Monday. While it remains to be seen if he’ll actually be in the lineup Monday, Adell seems to have at least avoided a worst-case scenario.

Ornelas was recalled because Josh Jung is injured and Josh Smith hurt himself during Saturday’s game. Texas needed an extra infielder and Ornelas will do the job with Jung going on the injured list. Ornelas is in the lineup Sunday playing shortstop and batting eighth with Corey Seager getting a routine day off.