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Adams, Campbell and Davis were all signed to minor league deals before the start of spring. All three will likely be depth pieces with Triple-A Worcester to begin the 2025 season.

This was the plan all along with the Rays needing a spot starter on Sunday only; however, Boyle looked great in his start against the Braves, so there was some question about whether or not he would remain in the Tampa Bay rotation. However, it seems like the Rays will stick with their original plan and bring up a reliever to help the bullpen. Boyle was solid on Sunday but couldn’t pitch more than four innings in either of his first two Triple-A starts due to a high pitch count, so he does need to continue to work on the consistency of his command.

Grissom has become a forgotten man in Boston after being traded for Chris Sale before last season. Injuries derailed Grisso’s 2024 season, but he’s off to a solid start in Triple-A, going 13-for-44 (.295) with two home runs, 12 runs scored, and one steal. He is probably stuck as a second baseman only, which means Kristian Campbell is blocking his path to the big leagues, but it would be nice for Boston to see Grissom, who is just 24 years old, force his way onto the big league roster.

The home run was a massive shot off of Pirates’ top prospect Bubba Chandler and was also Johnson’s third home run of the season. The Reds have moved the former second baseman to the outfield full-time this season, and he has started the year on fire, going 14-for-36 (.389) with three home runs, three steals, and 11 RBI in 11 games. The 26-year-old had just 13 home runs and 15 steals in 121 minor league games last year, so this may be a mirage, but it’s something to keep an eye on with the Reds’ offense struggling.

Peguero was once a top prospect for the Pirates, but he’s hit just .237 in 211 MLB at-bats and his shine has worn off a bit. Still, he’s off to a good start in Triple-A, going 13-for-41 (.317) with four RBI and two steals in 11 games. Perhaps he can work his way back to Pittsburgh for another shot.

Heading into this weekend’s series, Contreras was batting .102 with five hits and 22 strikeouts in his first 54 plate appearances. He had been working with Cardinals’ hitting coach Brant Brown to curtail “overthinking,” but also decided to try and use his torpedo bat after hitting in the cage with it for the first time during the week. He had four hits over the weekend, including a 110 mph double, a 97 mph home run, and a lineout at 103.9 mph. He had two of the five hardest-hit pitches in Sunday’s game, and three of his swings that led to hard contact were 75 mph or greater. Whether it’s the bat or just Contreras getting his confidence back, we may be seeing the veteran turn a corner.

Petersen was called up on Sunday to fill a bullpen spot with Aaron Bummer on the bereavement list. He threw two scoreless innings against the Rays but will now head back to Triple-A with Bummer returning to Atlanta. Petersen should get another shot in Atlanta this year.

Bummer missed this weekend’s series against the Rays and will now return to his regular role in the Braves bullpen. He has a 5.40 ERA through five appearances so far this season. RHP Michael Petersen was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game to clear room on the active roster.

The 30-year-old backstop was pulled from Sunday night’s tilt against the Dodgers after getting drilled in the wrist by a 94 mph sinker from Tyler Glasnow. Fractures don’t always show up in the initial X-ray due to swelling and inflammation, so he’s not completely out of the woods just yet, but this is at least an encouraging sign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the next couple of days.

The dynamic 23-year-old outfielder tagged right-hander Tyler Glasnow for a 370-foot (103.3 mph EV) solo shot in the third inning that tied the game at one run apiece. He then snapped a 2-2 tie with a 412-foot (106.1 mph EV) blast off of Blake Treinen in the seventh. Crow-Armstrong also led off the ninth inning with a triple, finishing the evening 3-for-4. On the season, he’s now slashing .229/.289/.400 to go with two homers, seven RBI and six stolen bases.

Busch tagged right-hander Tyler Glasnow for a go-ahead 403-foot (107.8 mph EV) solo shot after a nine-pitch battle in the sixth inning. He also singled in the ballgame, finishing the night 2-for-4. On the season, the 27-year-old first baseman is now hitting a blistering .315/.393/.593 with three homers and 10 RBI.