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Kenta Maeda

DET Relief Pitcher #18

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Kenta Maeda struck out two in a perfect inning Saturday in his first outing since moving to the pen.

It will be interesting to see if the Tigers give Maeda more responsibility as a reliever this year than they did last season, when he was effective but almost always a low-leverage guy after losing his rotation spot. He might work out nicely as a setup man if given the chance.

Recap

Mar 22, 2025, 7:27 PM UTC

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Seby Zavala

BOS Catcher #38

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Seby Zavala will begin the season with Triple-A Worcester.

Zavala exercises an upward mobility clause; essentially placing him on waivers and if anyone was willing to add him to the 40-man roster, he would head to that team. No one made that claim, so Zavala will be org depth in Triple-A.

2m ago

Source: Chris Cotillo

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Ben Gamel

DET Left Fielder #11

Tigers signed OF Ben Gamel to a minor league contract.

Gamel was released by the Astros Saturday, and he finds a new home shortly after. He’ll likely head to Triple-A Toledo, and a good showing there could give him a chance to help Detroit off the bench this spring.

Transaction

12m ago

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Hunter Bigge

TB Relief Pitcher #43

Rays recalled RHP Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Durham.

Bigge gets the nod to take Shane McClanahan’s spot on the roster as expected, with McClanahan on the IL due to his triceps injury. Bigge will be a multi-inning option for Tampa Bay to begin the campaign.

Transaction

26m ago

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Richie Palacios

TB Left Fielder #1

Rays placed OF Richie Palacios on the 10-day injured list with a right ring finger fracture.

Palacios was expected to be a bench option for the Rays, but instead will miss at least the first two weeks of the season with the fracture. With the 27-year-old on the shelf, the Rays recalled Kameron Misner from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster.

Injury

29m ago

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Shane McClanahan

TB Starting Pitcher #18

Rays placed LHP Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list with left triceps inflammation.

There’s no timetable as to when McClanahan will be able to return, but reports indicate that the injury isn’t believed to be a long-term setback. Hunter Bigge was recalled from Durham to take McClanahan’s spot on the roster.

Injury

31m ago

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Tyler Phillips

PHI Relief Pitcher #48
Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the Marlins are acquiring RHP Tyler Phillips from the Phillies.

Phillips was designated for assignment Sunday. The 27-year-old will be a multi-inning option for Miami to open the year, but even if he was a starter, he’d be a player to stay away from in all eligible formats. Obviously the ones he’s not eligible for, too.
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40m ago

Source: Robert Murray

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Max Scherzer

TOR Starting Pitcher #31

Max Scherzer is expected to start Saturday against the Orioles.

Scherzer is “trending in the right direction” according to manager John Schneider. The 40-year-old right-hander has been dealing with a sore thumb, but he appears to be ready to role for his first — possibly only — season with the Blue Jays.

53m ago

Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith

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Grant McCray

SF Center Fielder #58

Giants optioned OF Grant McCray to Triple-A Sacramento.

McCray and Brett Wisely both get the boot from the roster, so it appears that Luis Matos has won a spot on the bench for the Giants. McCray will likely be up-and-down whenever the Giants need an extra outfielder, although Wisely could be that first name called.

Transaction

56m ago

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Brett Wisely

SF Second Baseman #0

Giants optioned INF Brett Wisely to Triple-A Sacramento.

Wisely gets the boot from the active roster, as he loses his battle for one of the final bench spots with the Giants. The 25-year-old likely will be up at some point with San Francisco, but not in a role that offers much value.

Transaction

1h ago

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Isaac Collins

MIL Left Fielder #6
The Brewers have informed Isaac Collins and Jake Bauers they’ve made the Opening Day roster.

Bauers will need to be added to the 40-man roster. Collins will be a versatile backup who can play in the outfield as well as second and third base, while Bauers offers some pop off the bench from the left side. It’s unlikely either sees a ton of playing time to begin 2025.
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Transaction

1h ago

Source: Adam McCalvy

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